Spyro: A Hero's Tail

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  • Summary: Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the land back to normal and to saveSpyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the land back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control. Guide Spyro as he uses his new dragon powers, abilities, and gadgets in lush environments rife with new villains.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. GameZone
    75
    Perfect for younger gamers. Kids will love the cheerful colors, and all the cutesy characters like butterflies, sheep and fairies. Even the baddies look cute.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    While not the best 3D platformer on the market, it is definitely a massive improvement from "Enter the Dragonfly" and will provide gamers with some good fun.
  3. IGN
    70
    A definite improvement over "Enter the Dragonfly." It's a solid, albeit simple and slightly unimaginative platformer.
  4. Computer and Video Games
    65
    Basically one big collect-'a-thon.
  5. Nintendo Power
    60
    It's got great control and lots of zany action. [Jan 2005, p.138]
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  6. Warcry
    60
    What's sad is that as nice as the game looks it just fails on gameplay.
  7. G4 TV
    40
    Even the bosses are cliché. They're all pattern-based, take three hits to defeat, and are unlikely to pose a challenge for anyone but the younger set who will find some of the platform action too hard.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. BryanB.
    Mar 17, 2005
    10
    Very fun and challenging game......if only Spyro were real ahhh...
  2. ThankNgine
    May 25, 2019
    9
    This game is both fun and somewhat challenging for younger or older players, and sometimes ledges can be infuriating (whether spyro grabsThis game is both fun and somewhat challenging for younger or older players, and sometimes ledges can be infuriating (whether spyro grabs ledges or not). However, due to the fact you have to come back to some parts of the game with abilities or light gems you get later in the game makes it not as linear as previous entries in the series. Overall lots of fun!… Expand
  4. GamecubeLover
    Jul 22, 2016
    8
    VU finally makes a some what decent spyro game that makes almost every spyro fan happy. Sure it is still flawed but it is better than theirVU finally makes a some what decent spyro game that makes almost every spyro fan happy. Sure it is still flawed but it is better than their past games.… Expand
  5. Amora
    Dec 24, 2018
    7
    The game does look beautiful and runs smooth, but some of this game feels cliche and very out of this world, but luckily A Hero's Tail is atThe game does look beautiful and runs smooth, but some of this game feels cliche and very out of this world, but luckily A Hero's Tail is at least fun most of the time and surprisingly keeps the game fresh!… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

65
#65 Best GameCube Game of 2004
49
#49 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#26 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004