The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
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  1. Play Magazine
    85
    What Insomniac began Krome have now made completely their own, taking Spyro from a lighthearted adventure to a hardcore dark platformer. [Nov 2007, p.56]
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  2. GamingTrend
    84
    This is definitely an action oriented title which also happens to feature a sizeable amount of platform hopping. If you can get past the hiccups and slight annoyances, you’ll find a game that is fun to play.
  3. Play.tm
    72
    Overall I became quite fond of the violet dude, probably more appealing to the younger audiences but nevertheless fans of the series should not be disappointed.
  5. Game Chronicles
    70
    In the end, it gets a thumbs-up from this reviewer, and a guarded recommendation for platform gaming fans in general.
  6. Game Informer
    63
    Spyro's gameplay works just like it's suppose to--just like it has in every other game in the last decade, so it feels like the development team just phoned this one in. [Nov 2007, p.142]
  7. GamesRadar+
    60
    A solid platformer with some nice visuals and simple but enjoyable gameplay. It doesn't have any huge, glaring deficiencies to speak of, but at the same time, it's simply not cut from the sort of stock that makes a classic.
  8. GameDaily
    60
    While The Eternal Night tastes delicious, the benefits of that flavor aren't enough to make it worth eating.
  9. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    60
    Endless rock-hard combat. [Dec 2007, p.86]
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  10. PALGN
    60
    If you liked A New Beginning, then there is little reason why you shouldn’t pick up The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night. The game uses the same basic combat system and adds a few new elements to it. Just don’t go expecting too much more.
  11. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    60
    Far too serious and combat-heavy. [Jan 2008, p.114]
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  12. PSX Extreme
    51
    Lastly, the time manipulation feature works just fine and makes combat much easier at times, but most players will just abuse the hell out of it due to the inherent challenge.
  13. VideoGamer
    50
    Gamers deserve more for their money these days, and there are far better games out there.
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  14. GameSpot
    50
    Spyro continues his quest for mediocrity in yet another frustrating, unoriginal adventure.
  15. Games Master UK
    49
    Really difficult and mean-spirited. Puff was magic; Spyro is a jerk. [Christmas 2007, p.84]
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  16. GameShark
    42
    The game has great strengths in its visuals and overall appeal, but the gameplay underneath is simply outright flawed and repetitive.
  17. Eurogamer
    40
    Having Gary Oldman and Frodo do voiceovers doesn't make up for the fact this game looks and plays like something made five years ago.
  18. IGN
    35
    The biggest problem with Eternal Night is just how damn pointlessly difficult it is.
  19. Game Revolution
    33
    I vote that we petition Krome Studios to either make a new character, or do the world a favor and pick up a franchise that deserves to die.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best PS2 Game of 2007
18
#18 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 65
  3. Negative: 20 out of 65
  1. Darksoma
    May 21, 2017
    8
    Right when I just finished the first game in this trilogy, I was ready to move on to the next game, but after seeing how poorly this game wasRight when I just finished the first game in this trilogy, I was ready to move on to the next game, but after seeing how poorly this game was reviewed by both fans and critics, I was genuinely concerned. To my surprise, though, I found this game very entertaining.

    The story intrested me in how dark it was getting, compared to the first. The gameplay, while imperfect, was enjoyable. My only, real problem with this game is its difficulty. Some parts are balanced, and fun, while others are Dark Souls level of frustrating. The game can even be unfair in some instances.

    But, despite that, I really loved this game.
    I recommend this to anyone who LOVES a huge challenge.    … Full Review »
  2. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 13, 2011
    4
    Even more wooden-hearted and mean-spirited than A New Beginning. Pros: Again, good graphics and visuals. Cons: Again, generic and formulaic,Even more wooden-hearted and mean-spirited than A New Beginning. Pros: Again, good graphics and visuals. Cons: Again, generic and formulaic, and refuses to push the boundaries of whatever genre it "claims" to be.… Full Review »
  3. GamecubeLover
    Jul 22, 2016
    5
    It is better than enter the dragon fly but not by much. This game is glitchy and bland. There are some good qualities about this game but theIt is better than enter the dragon fly but not by much. This game is glitchy and bland. There are some good qualities about this game but the cons are much more bigger than the pros.… Full Review »
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