Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Negative: 7 out of 13
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  1. Nintendo Power
    66
    Although the game's pace may be slow at times, its elements add up to a satisfying experience. [Dec 2002, p.218]
  2. 60
    The framerate is absolutely terrible. What was Universal thinking letting this one out the door?
  3. There is no way of putting it nicely – this game sucks. Avoid this game at all costs. Even if you loved the previous Spyro titles, do not buy this game. Show Universal that we don’t buy crap.
  4. While we rarely get hung-up about graphic quality, its obvious that the developer has put very little effort into this department – bare textures and dull colours do not excite.
  5. 50
    With all of these faltering features, Spyro’s newest adventure feels more like it was meant to be played on the PlayStation rather than on the GameCube.

Awards & Rankings

29
#29 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
29
#29 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 36
  2. Negative: 19 out of 36
  1. Jul 3, 2011
    9
    Pretty good game. Not the best compared to the earlier Playstation Spyros, but it's pretty fun. There are some pretty interesting levelsPretty good game. Not the best compared to the earlier Playstation Spyros, but it's pretty fun. There are some pretty interesting levels and weapons. Full Review »
  2. SamanthaW.
    Mar 16, 2003
    10
    It is the best.
  3. Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Is much Better than the PS2 version for sure, it's basically PS1 spyro on Nintendo