Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

 PlayStation 2
User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 141 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 141
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 141
  3. Negative: 74 out of 141
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  1. RyanM.
    Feb 10, 2003
    5
    The style of play is beginning to be the same over and over again. I loved the first, and the other two were good, but Spyro is just getting old. They need to make more changes in the game. And the controls suck. You can't get him to look where you want him to. The graphics also stink. It may be ok to test the game out on a rental, but no more.
  2. FraserW
    Jun 5, 2009
    5
    It was really disappointing. This game had potential to be a decent entry to the series but due to it being rushed for release it came out all wrong. First of, there are only 9 levels to visit and only 1 boss. From this you know it has been rushed. There was apparently 25 levels supposed to be featured in this game. The gameplay is sluggish and slow. Spyro moves at a snails pace and the It was really disappointing. This game had potential to be a decent entry to the series but due to it being rushed for release it came out all wrong. First of, there are only 9 levels to visit and only 1 boss. From this you know it has been rushed. There was apparently 25 levels supposed to be featured in this game. The gameplay is sluggish and slow. Spyro moves at a snails pace and the enemies aren't any quicker. There are alot of gltches too and let's not forget the long loading times. There are some good points to the game. It still manages to have the Spyro feel to it like the previous titles. The soundtrack is great by Stewart Copeland. The level design is pretty good, it's just a shame there are few of them.… Expand
  3. Lydia
    Nov 29, 2009
    5
    this game lacks a good storyline, the graphics and camera angles are horrific, but the loading times have to be the worst thing about this game! the fact it was rushed out to release gave the impression they wanted to do more, but couldn't. It was meant to feature 25 levels, but only included 9 when it was released! very disappointing!
  4. Rayman
    Jan 6, 2013
    5
    Gameplay haven't changed since last game, though it feels clumsier and stiffer. Levels and homeworld are pretty boring and blank. Loading is terrible. The story feels like it isn't finished. How did Ripto survive? The game didn't explain.
  5. Bigbangrex
    Apr 9, 2015
    6
    Enter the Dragonfly is a direct sequel to the original trilogy, however it plays like a mix between 2 and 3, where it mostly focuses on Spyro like in 2, however this game has a lot of minigames like in 3, and I think it's a nice balance overall.

    A lot of people complained about the load times and glitches, while yes the load times are long, they aren't AS long as people say, plus many    Enter the Dragonfly is a direct sequel to the original trilogy, however it plays like a mix between 2 and 3, where it mostly focuses on Spyro like in 2, however this game has a lot of minigames like in 3, and I think it's a nice balance overall.

    A lot of people complained about the load times and glitches, while yes the load times are long, they aren't AS long as people say, plus many glitches are minor, like missing sounds clips or clipping issues, there are bigger glitches but you won't notice them in your main adventure unless you purposely activate them, the biggest glitch I'm aware of is that you can fight the end boss without completing any level.

    Speaking of the boss, Ripto is back... despite burning in lava... he's back along with Crush and Gulp who you also killed in Spyro 2, Ripto is the final boss while Crush and Gulp are just... well there, and they bring nothing to the story, plus Ripto asks Spyro if he wants to join forces for some reason despite clearly stating that in Spyro 2 that he "HATES DRAGONS! RAHAASSQQASADB" and Spyro shoots him down while Ripto looks sad :c... what was the point of that? It's just filler pretty much.

    The game plays similarly to the original games except with worse controls and different level design, the controls aren't bad but from a game series which always had fantastic controls, why ruin one of the main features of the original franchise? The levels are nice and vaired, you have a farm which has invaded by space cows, a dojo with ninjas, dreamland with bears (Yes I'm serious they pulled a Carebears parody) and more. However this is possibly the smallest Spyro game which follows the same formula as the original games, as this game only has one large hub world, and due to time constraints Universal put onto the developers.

    This game does feature a lot of good things, Stewart Copeland returns once again to create some good music, the graphics look good and it feels like it's a Spyro game and it's still a collect-a-thon. Plus Enter the Dragonfly adds breaths into the series, you have fire the default attack, bubble for catching Dragonflies, electricity for doing puzzles and attacking enemies, and ice for freezing enemies, I really like this idea as it brings ideas for puzzles, weaknesses for enemies, and it's nice to see something else besides fire breath without bring a new character.

    Overall Enter the Dragonfly is overhated, yes it's not as good as the original trilogy and it's buggy, but it still offers a lot and is overall a fun experience, if you see this game go for a low price (and I mean a low price) pick it up, you might enjoy it, if you don't, I don't blame you.    … Expand
  6. PsychicGamer240
    Sep 4, 2016
    6
    This game is just okay, I will explain why this game is okay, after I explain the negatives. Firstly, this game suffers from 59 second loading times, being covered in glitches, having a lame story and being rushed. Yes, this game was rushed, it was supposed to feature 25 levels, but instead we got 9. We know that Check Six planned for a level known as enchanted forest and a possible SparxThis game is just okay, I will explain why this game is okay, after I explain the negatives. Firstly, this game suffers from 59 second loading times, being covered in glitches, having a lame story and being rushed. Yes, this game was rushed, it was supposed to feature 25 levels, but instead we got 9. We know that Check Six planned for a level known as enchanted forest and a possible Sparx level. Also I would like to point out the fact that there are 151 Baby dragons and 90 baby dragonflies.

    The story to this game is worst than the story to Super Mario Bros (1985). Basically Ripto survived somehow after burning in lava, he steals the dragonflies, he finds out they're scattered, Spyro beats him and he runs away. Story=3/10

    This game controls exactly the same as the original trilogy, but just stiffer. You can barely move unless you use the analog stick. It also doesn't help that the frame rates and the camera angles are awful. Controllers=4/10

    The graphics are just okay, some games even before 2002 looked better though, even spyro 2 looks better than this. Overall it looks okay, but nothing special. Graphics=5/10

    The music is yet again by Stewart Copeland, who also did the music for the Ps1 spyro games. The music isn't as good, or as memorable over the original trilogy, but it is just good. Nothing amazing just good. Music=7/10

    The level design is nothing new over Spyro 3, it's just the same and adds nothing new. There are lots of levels with themes, such as a dream world, a dojo, a farm with aliens and a lava level with Jurassic Park references. Level design=6.5/10

    The levels we have are: The dragon realms, Dragonfly Dojo, Crop Circle Country, Luau Island, Cloud 9, Monkey Monastery, Honey Marsh, Thieves Den, Jurassic Jungle and Chateau Ripto (boss fight).The best level is either Jurassic Jungle or Cloud 9.

    The gameplay of this game is also okay, the controllers and STUPID GLITCHES!!! don't help either. Overall it is the same as Spyro 3 and adds nothing new It's still fun to play, but it is heavily flawed. Gameplay=6.5/10

    Overall Spyro 4: Enter the Dragonfly is just above average. It's not a bad game, it just doesn't compare to its previous Ps1 counterparts. It just feels the same as spyro 2 and 3, but adds nothing new. It's the fun Spyro we know and love, but slightly worse. Spyro 4 gets 6/10. I did like that it added new breath powers and had some cool levels, but it is just heavily flawed.    … Expand
  7. BigManReviewer
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    Fun platformer, don't know why everyone hates it, the frame rate is fine and everything else about it is pretty decent.

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
13
#13 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
  1. Gamers' Temple
    50
    There really isn’t anything that separates it from other Spyro games. Actually in a lot of ways the PS1 games are much more enjoyable and original.
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  2. Media and Games Online Network
    65
    The graphics are nothing to be proud of, as they seem very similar to what we were presented with on the PS one not too long ago, and nothing in terms of the gameplay or style has changed a bit or improved upon in any way shape or form.
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  3. PSM Magazine
    60
    Simply a decent been-there-done-that platformer. [Jan 2003, p.40]
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