Spyro Reignited Trilogy

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  1. FogCityRoller
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    This is an outstanding remaster in the same vein as Crash Bandicoot. It stays true to the originals with only the major graphic overhaul and some minor improvements in other areas (mostly menu related). The controls are fluid and responsive, nothing feels stiff at all. The price for all three games is damn good. Spyro was the first Playstation game I got back in the 90s and I loved itThis is an outstanding remaster in the same vein as Crash Bandicoot. It stays true to the originals with only the major graphic overhaul and some minor improvements in other areas (mostly menu related). The controls are fluid and responsive, nothing feels stiff at all. The price for all three games is damn good. Spyro was the first Playstation game I got back in the 90s and I loved it then, and it was strange realizing how dated the polygons looked when I tried revisiting it a few years ago. The dragons look fantastic. Being able to play this is a dream come true.

    These games aren't difficult by any means nor are they terribly long. If you played the Crash Bandicoot remaster then know this follows a similar formula as do most PS1 platformers.

    The flight levels could give some people trouble but that's about it. You have to be perfect with some objectives. These games are remembered for their fantastical elements and whimsy, not brutal difficulty. Most people would probably rate this an 8-9, but I give it a 10 based purely on my own nostalgia of the franchise and how grateful I am that we got an honest remaster without bloating the game with extra content to make it seem relevant. It knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything more.    … Expand
  2. Tomplexthis
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Spyro 1 2 and 3 were my favorites. this is literally that, but even better.
    it is literally just those 3 games, but with 2020 graphics. its amazing.
    This should be the standard for remakes, or remasters. as Nothing, ever, has topped this. Most remakes are corporate garbage. but this was made by toys for bob, who were re-assigned, to making call of duty games or something. great, way to    Spyro 1 2 and 3 were my favorites. this is literally that, but even better.
    it is literally just those 3 games, but with 2020 graphics. its amazing.
    This should be the standard for remakes, or remasters. as Nothing, ever, has topped this.
    Most remakes are corporate garbage. but this was made by toys for bob, who were re-assigned, to making call of duty games or something. great, way to go C e o's...    … Expand
  3. Harkins1721
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Only negative is not having all the content on Disc. Game is pretty big and the music probably adds alot. You get both the remastered and original music. Both are glorious for these 3 games. Such a well remade Remaster!
  4. JCgamer18
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    Its as good as i remember spyro being. The motion blur can be a little intense and if they do patch it i would like them to add an option to lower or turn it off. Other than that the graphics are beautiful and it looks great. The controls are really smooth and easy to handle and is a great throwback to a great series. I definitely recommend picking this up honestly id give it like and 8.5Its as good as i remember spyro being. The motion blur can be a little intense and if they do patch it i would like them to add an option to lower or turn it off. Other than that the graphics are beautiful and it looks great. The controls are really smooth and easy to handle and is a great throwback to a great series. I definitely recommend picking this up honestly id give it like and 8.5 but it only give me the option of 8 or 9. The game is good and worth 40.… Expand
  5. PlatMatt
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    This game is a very faithful remaster to the originals that once it starts going it doesn't seem to slow down. After you get used to the controls (which doesn't take long at all) the game plays great and becomes simple fun that I think we've needed for a while now.
  6. MiketheWike
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This game is a beautiful remaster with improved controls and overall gameplay from the originals, OnlyOneHere complaining about no multiplayer is absurd for a primarily single player game and although it may be limited in all you can do between the 3 games you can be sure that you'll enjoy every minute of it.
  7. SkyVersa
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    While the whole update fiasco might turn off many physical owners isn't that bad. You can play Spyro 1 in just about 5-10 minutes while the other games download in the background. But what about those who don't have an internet connection? How are you even reading this then? It's 2018.

    The game itself look AMAZING. Graphics are on point with modern 3D pixar movies. The gameplay is the    While the whole update fiasco might turn off many physical owners isn't that bad. You can play Spyro 1 in just about 5-10 minutes while the other games download in the background. But what about those who don't have an internet connection? How are you even reading this then? It's 2018.

    The game itself look AMAZING. Graphics are on point with modern 3D pixar movies.
    The gameplay is the same as the old PS1 version. And very responsive. This isn't a title that Toys for Bob lazily made. It has a lot of love put into it, and you can feel it.

    All those who give this game a bad review, don't know how to do scores. Stop giving this game 0-3 user scores just because of the 2nd and 3rd game requiring an internet connection. That is just stupid.    … Expand
  8. AdiDrokz
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    I absolutely love this game. You can tell this was made with heart and passion. It looks beautiful and plays just as smoothly as the original. 10/10
  9. marijnjc88
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    There are literally no words in the world to describe how amazing this game is.
  10. Liverpoolgamer
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    I loved this game when i was a kid, am nearly 40 now and i cannot believe how good this new remake is, it brings back many a memory and now new ones. Not only that but now my young boys are playing this and seeing the joy in their faces at a game that is this old is golden, just goes to show these type of games are not dead they are very much alive, you just cant put a value on that. 11/10I loved this game when i was a kid, am nearly 40 now and i cannot believe how good this new remake is, it brings back many a memory and now new ones. Not only that but now my young boys are playing this and seeing the joy in their faces at a game that is this old is golden, just goes to show these type of games are not dead they are very much alive, you just cant put a value on that. 11/10 all day long!!!… Expand
  11. horrorismychild
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    A wonderful remaster that is stunning to behold, with more charm per square inch than you can fathom.
  12. Prince_Shpil
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Thank you for returning my childhood! Everything is just amazing. Bright and colorful graphics, wonderful and so different levels. It can be seen that the developers treated with great respect to the original source. I am delighted, guys!
  13. smaugrens
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    I never had the opportunity to play the original trilogy so I can't compare it to this. I can say the graphical polish put on the game was well done. I see some complaints about motion blur but I didn't find this to be a problem. Controls take some getting used to but it's a blast once you do, and hard to put down.
  14. Onyx-Archer
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Spyro Reignited is a breath of fresh air for me, as it not only brings back a beloved game series from many gamers' childhood years, but it also lovingly recreates the Dragon Worlds with the added details that our childhood imaginations previously had to fill in due to the limitations of the Playstation 1's hardware. While not a 100% 1-for-1 recreation, due to the creative liberties takenSpyro Reignited is a breath of fresh air for me, as it not only brings back a beloved game series from many gamers' childhood years, but it also lovingly recreates the Dragon Worlds with the added details that our childhood imaginations previously had to fill in due to the limitations of the Playstation 1's hardware. While not a 100% 1-for-1 recreation, due to the creative liberties taken to make the game look and feel a little more modern, it still feels like you remember if you grew up with these games. If you want to play the games with a more classic approach to the controls, including the non-analog camera controls of the PS1 originals, you can do that via the options menu. Otherwise, the controls feel like they should if they were modernized, with a few interesting tweaks made for comfort. With the Reignited controls, the R2 button now serves as a secondary button for your fire breath, so you only have to focus on X and Square face buttons if you really want. Another interesting change is now all 3 titles have the roll move, which was previously only in the original Spyro the Dragon, accessible with the L1 and R1 buttons. Sadly, this doesn't translate to the hover, and ability that would have made some of the more tricky jumps of the original game a little less teeth grinding, as it remains a part of just Ripto's Rage and Year of the Dragon. It sometimes feels as though the game's gliding physics were made more for the second and third entries, as there are times when the game expects a little too much precision from your glides in the first game. It's nothing game breaking, but it does mean you might fall into death pits in the first game a little more than you would like.

    A lacking element of the game is additional content, as there isn't really anything new in the game. While that may seem like a great thing to the more die-hard OG Spyro fans, it may be off putting to newer fans who expect a little more. There are no unlockable skins, or any content that was previously region exclusive, such as the Dragonfly Eggs from the Japanese versions of Spyro 1 and 2, which required the Pocketstation. It would have been nice to see that content, even if all it did was
    effectively unlock skins for Sparx in those games, they could have unlocked extra skins for both Spyro and Sparx. Unlike Crash's recent N.Sane Trilogy, Spyro lacks an optional secondary playable skin. Of course, there are color changing cheat codes that were carried over from the PS1 games, so you can still play as a red Spyro and pretend it's Flame if you so desire (though do note that there are a few codes that don't work as of present). The only addition you'll find is that now Spyro 1 has Skill Points, though one has to wonder what the point is when the game has Trophy support that serves a similar function.

    The graphics are gorgeous to look at, with the added detail to all of the previously flat, textured environments, and the more easily decipherable enemies that you probably didn't realize what they were meant to be as a child. The added animations to Spyro make him feel more alive, bouncy, and expressive. The added details, such as making each of the Dragons (barring two) look visibly distinctive from one another really adds more character to the universe that the series lives in. There are a few design decisions, in terms of the graphics, that you may find questionable if you're super familiar with the originals, but otherwise it's a huge step up from the extremely dated (if still charming) PS1 graphics.

    Voice acting wise, the game is more dynamic than the originals, with Tom Kenny adding a youthful playfulness to the character he first voiced nearly 20 years ago. Some may miss the old voices, and some of the line delivery doesn't land as well as the original (a personal example being Agent 9's deliver of the lines he says when you enter his level lacking a little bit of the craziness of the original voice's delivery), but for the most part, all of the voices feel like they suit the characters well.

    In terms of other audio, some may find the absence of some sound effects to be a little disheartening, but the new sounds work well.

    Musically, the game has two soundtracks, so if you want to hear the new versions of the songs made for this trilogy, you can do just that. Or, if you're feeling like the game needs an extra touch of nostalgia to scratch that Stuart Copeland itch, fear not, the original soundtrack can be toggled on in the options menu. All of the Reignited versions of the songs are great, and suit the environments well enough, but the option is nice.

    All that said, the game has some glitches. I personally had an enemy in one of the Magic Crafters worlds of the first game be invisible, but that was the extent of anything serious. There is some slowdown to expect if you restart areas a lot, but just restart the game and you'll be fine.

    Overall, I'm super happy with this remaster, despite it's flaws. 8.5/10    … Expand
  15. rumakkar
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Spyro reignited trilogy is recreation of the best Spyro games ever created. I have played the originals and the sheer amount of care put into this remake deserve praise and there is much more. From wonderful graphics in unreal engine, to manyeaster eggs for Spyro fans, this game is full of them. I have played all three originals, and now I get to play them again! Just imagine the amount ofSpyro reignited trilogy is recreation of the best Spyro games ever created. I have played the originals and the sheer amount of care put into this remake deserve praise and there is much more. From wonderful graphics in unreal engine, to manyeaster eggs for Spyro fans, this game is full of them. I have played all three originals, and now I get to play them again! Just imagine the amount of joy of better times that I have chance to encounter. Even though the voice acting is quite different than the original (it is still amazing, but I find original better) cutscenes are full of life and characteristic wittines of originals. Animation is stunning! The whole game is stunning!
    PS. It's a weird thing to be amazed about, but you get to control Spyro in the travel-to-the-next-world screen! I mean, how cool is that? Easy 10/10    … Expand
  16. wesker2012
    Jan 2, 2019
    6
    This game has an amazing production design with gorgeous visuals. The gameplay seems to work at first when playing a bunch of levels. The problem for me was that I realized that every level throughout the whole trilogy basically had the same goals which became extremely repetitive and boring to me and i didn't have motivation to keep playing. The gameplay was a little too simplisticThis game has an amazing production design with gorgeous visuals. The gameplay seems to work at first when playing a bunch of levels. The problem for me was that I realized that every level throughout the whole trilogy basically had the same goals which became extremely repetitive and boring to me and i didn't have motivation to keep playing. The gameplay was a little too simplistic also. Great game for kids though.… Expand
  17. Grovy_Sparky
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    When Spyro borns in PS1, The Critics Recognize him as one of the few PS1 Games (i Guess there was 5) Than can demostrate all the Hardware Potential, But The Gamers Doesn't recognize that...

    Now, in 2018, in a World where the people Only Said than is a high Tech Game if have 4k Ultra Realistic Human Stuff, But Spyro demostrates than You can Made incredible videogames Without Human Stuff    When Spyro borns in PS1, The Critics Recognize him as one of the few PS1 Games (i Guess there was 5) Than can demostrate all the Hardware Potential, But The Gamers Doesn't recognize that...

    Now, in 2018, in a World where the people Only Said than is a high Tech Game if have 4k Ultra Realistic Human Stuff, But Spyro demostrates than You can Made incredible videogames Without Human Stuff (Despite a Few NPC Humans)...

    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is the hopes and dream of lot of gamers, than dreams with a Videogame Created By Love and Care, And Even Week and Month, Toys for Bob is showing to us that love and care... Re-Making a beautifull trilogy piece by piece, pixel by pixel, phonema by phonema...

    It is true than in all these Love, it was hard to fit on a only disc, but, How Many Human Games Like Shooters or Whatever have a Weight of 60 or More GB, and their discs are only an installer stuff... Even the Memory Problem, Spyro could fit the First game (the Longest One) and some levels of the Others 2...

    Spyro is an Amazing Character who has an amazing Franchise, than deserves more love and care... And Toys for Bob Steps up the first step...

    Even, in my Gaming Experience, Compared to Another 3D Plattformers from that Generation, Spyro can make a good balance between exploring world and the collectables to collect, And That's the Point on the 3D Platform game-style...

    Even if you doesn't Know About Spyro, You must Buy it, Because is a Piece of Living Story, an beautifull story from the past, and an actual story, Where a Dragon can Show the gamers, than the Quality is beyond the Human Graph...    … Expand
  18. TJAW
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    The Spyro the Dragon: Reignited Trilogy is almost exactly what we've waited far too long for: A visually gorgeous remaster of arguably the finest platformer trilogy of all time. Consisting of the straightforward but massively colourful and joyous Spyro the Dragon, the lengthier and far more varied Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage (a.k.a. Gateway to Glimmer, which, in my opinion, is a far better nameThe Spyro the Dragon: Reignited Trilogy is almost exactly what we've waited far too long for: A visually gorgeous remaster of arguably the finest platformer trilogy of all time. Consisting of the straightforward but massively colourful and joyous Spyro the Dragon, the lengthier and far more varied Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage (a.k.a. Gateway to Glimmer, which, in my opinion, is a far better name for it) and the undeniable masterpiece of the trilogy, the stellar and groundbreaking conclusion Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon, this is a platformer trilogy that will delight everyone, deftly recapturing the action-packed fantasy magic of the original games while improving almost everything about them that was already so fantastic and fun. The new character and enemy animations are absolutely wonderful and full of fresh charm, while the new cutscenes resemble those from professional CGI animated movies. Every level is now awash with brand new details that make Spyro's world look like a paradise of dreamlike adventure, making it really difficult for you to put down the controller after hours of wonder and light-hearted antics.

    Unfortunately, there is just one minor complaint I have to make: The remixed soundtracks just aren't as good as the originals. The new music tracks just feel lacking compared to the old ones, and this problem is most obvious in the first game. The original soundtrack of the first Spyro game is notable for its 1970s prog rock inspiration, featuring heavy bass and organs, melodic guitar jams, and creative percussion; in the remake, however, the soundtrack sounds oddly quiet, diminished and not particularly exciting. Thankfully though (and I'm so glad the game lets you do this) you can switch back to the original and far superior soundtracks instead. Honestly, I recommend switching if you want to hear the classic, already excellent music while playing this magnificent remaster of a captivating and fun-filled family-friendly platformer trilogy.    … Expand
  19. MarcelinaBak
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Spyro has back to PS4 in the great style! This game is totally AMAZING! I was stunned by the graphics and music! My favourite levels from Magic Crafters and Dream Weavers look soooooooo beautiiiiiiffuuuulllllll that I scream! I LOVE IT!
  20. Ristamatt
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing games! Amazing! Absolute gems remastered. Graphics are beautiful and spectacular, mechanics responsive and quick, levels creative and complex in its simplicity! This game is just great, excitement comes from it naturally!
  21. vahn
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    First things first, the fact you have to download 2 of the 3 games IS annoying: i had to wait an hour to get the game running because of the downloads and i had no internet in the morning, so i had to wait a LONG time before getting to play.

    With that out of the way, the game is damn good: it's just how i remembered back at the ps1 with some great controls too, which was something that    First things first, the fact you have to download 2 of the 3 games IS annoying: i had to wait an hour to get the game running because of the downloads and i had no internet in the morning, so i had to wait a LONG time before getting to play.

    With that out of the way, the game is damn good: it's just how i remembered back at the ps1 with some great controls too, which was something that i hated in crash instead. Controls are tight and you can control your charge even better too, and the hit detection is great too - maybe too great: I can hit enemies before they approach me. Levels are very detailed and the fact they added extra challenges for unlocking stuff is a nice touch. I can't think of anything that the game does wrong right now, because overall it does a great job and I don't even see a point of making a mini review of each game - if anything the first one is a bit blander since it has basically no plot, the second is a vast improvement over the first in gameplay and plot (what little of it) and the third has multiple characters you can play with which is a nice addition.

    My issues are very few: I encountered a bug or two such as invisible enemies and the game lacks a sort of indicator of the missing levels and such which means you can potentially miss a level (like I did). But overall the game is beyond playable and the issues didn't stop me from enjoying the game!

    Overall I highly recommend the game despite the huge issue of the download size: I suppose it's a minor evil to withstand but comparing to other games that are even smaller and require as much memory as this game, I think we can deal with it.

    Without forgetting that it's 3 games and not just one!    … Expand
  22. AirRixX
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Well what can I say other then playing as this purple dragon is absolutely magical. It's so refreshing to play this genre of game again. It's blissfully simple and fun to play. The colours and graphics of this game just make you feel like everything is fine and makes you happy. I played it for 6 hours yesterday without stopping (not healthy but I couldn't stop playing it). ExploringWell what can I say other then playing as this purple dragon is absolutely magical. It's so refreshing to play this genre of game again. It's blissfully simple and fun to play. The colours and graphics of this game just make you feel like everything is fine and makes you happy. I played it for 6 hours yesterday without stopping (not healthy but I couldn't stop playing it). Exploring these beautiful luscious worlds does not get boring! There's fun in simply just controlling Spyro and looking around the environment. The only negative I have is in this current version, there is no motion blur toggle. Motion blur is pretty heavy in this game, but to me it doesn't completely ruin it like some say. Can't wait to get back into it. Loving this blissful game :)… Expand
  23. mantel
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This game is just as fun as I remembered it as a kid. The download size is not that bad if its 3 full remastered games.
  24. DragonFruit159
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    The game is amazing an almost perfect remake but it does have some bugs THAT CAN BE FIXED
    The people how gave it a negative review are just mad because of the game size but it is worth the size
    it is an amazing game if you don't have space just delete a game
  25. Perseusdehond
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, great graphics, amazing and fun gameplay. Everyone should play this game. It is great to just play a fun game with tons of replay value. They should make more games in the future about Spyro after this 30 + hour adventure. "I think I smell a BBQ ;) "
  26. justlovegames
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Your childhood is back and better than ever! This is how complete games feel like! And there 3 of them! And it's only 40 bucks! It's a freaking steal!
  27. christhec
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I am quite surprised and confused by the negative reviews towards Spyro and complain about the big download size. You can play the first game while the other two are downloading, I don't see the issue here. There are countless other games in this console generation that require huge downloads in order to play, I didn't realise this was still such a big deal for people. I also thought itI am quite surprised and confused by the negative reviews towards Spyro and complain about the big download size. You can play the first game while the other two are downloading, I don't see the issue here. There are countless other games in this console generation that require huge downloads in order to play, I didn't realise this was still such a big deal for people. I also thought it was very clear before purchasing that only the first game was on the disc, so people shouldn't be surprised by this.

    There also seems to be a sort of "disrespect" towards the game, with people exclaiming. It's a PS1 game, why is it taking up 67GB. It's a PS4 game though, it isn't PS1 anymore. Were these people expecting a 5gb game?

    Negatives aside, the game itself is extremely fun. This is how gaming should be, no lootboxes, no irritating grinding, no lengthy and monotonous tutorial levels, just straight into the action. This is a fantastic remaster of the old games that many of us loved and grew up on. My reasons for giving it a 10 is that I can't think of anything else that Toys for Bob should have changed or added, it is a perfect remaster.    … Expand
  28. Argamae
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Toys For Bob did an amazing job on remaking SPYRO with a passionate eye towards what made SPYRO great and then embellishing upon it. The controls are superb, the graphics vibrant, cute and colorful, and the new soundtrack delivers the same atmosphere while being more dynamic and "context-sensitive". This results in a lot of carefree fun to be had with the reignited Spyro, both forToys For Bob did an amazing job on remaking SPYRO with a passionate eye towards what made SPYRO great and then embellishing upon it. The controls are superb, the graphics vibrant, cute and colorful, and the new soundtrack delivers the same atmosphere while being more dynamic and "context-sensitive". This results in a lot of carefree fun to be had with the reignited Spyro, both for newcomers to the fanchise and those who already enjoyed the purple dragon during its heyday 20 years ago. In a time where 3D platformers are waning this is truly a breath of fresh, er, HOT air!… Expand
  29. chiguinoki
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Activision and Toys for Bob, thank you so much for this masterpiece and for making me relieve my childhood memories. This is absolutely FANTASTIC. I really wish more games like this were released nowadays. And the switch port is just so well done, never believed the switch could output such amazing graphics. 10/10. A love letter to Spyro fans and platform game fans in general.
  30. Epic-jakeyo
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    A rarity in modern society this a good clean fun and everyone should experience it
  31. preVasio
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    If you are looking to relive your childhood times with Spyro - just buy it. The games look just like your idealized memories and that's great. For a person that played first two original Spyro games it was an outstanding journey and I can recommend this to anyone - even people that just start their Spyro adventure.

    Conclusion: > amazing remaster recreating Spyro world and adventure    If you are looking to relive your childhood times with Spyro - just buy it. The games look just like your idealized memories and that's great. For a person that played first two original Spyro games it was an outstanding journey and I can recommend this to anyone - even people that just start their Spyro adventure.

    Conclusion:
    > amazing remaster recreating Spyro world and adventure perfectly
    > beautiful graphics and character designs
    > simplistic gameplay that is getting more complicated with each entry
    > JUST PLAY IT    … Expand
  32. DoKToR_DraGoN
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Ein Meisterwerk von einem Remake!! Ich war anfangs skeptisch weil ja oft Remaster und Remakes nicht unbedingt toll sind aber mit der Spyro Trilogie haben sie einfach alles richtig gemacht
  33. Loansia
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    This is a great game if you not play this game jet I highly recommended. if you asking to your self what is this game all about the game is very simple you play as a purple dragon and the point of the game is to rescue all dragons and collect gems. and the best thing you are playing $40 for 3 games
  34. Francescolomaz
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game remake!

    It's an excellent idea make a Spyro remake of all original three games!
  35. SpyroDragon
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    the game for the remake managed, almost, there are many disadvantages, but then you just realize that this is just a game. Yes, I have a fanatic playing in me, but even a small fan has a claim to the game. Let's start: a lot of bugs, even on the PS4 and PC the same bugs, but on PC that are on the PS4 there, is soap that did not prigrezilos slightly nothing, a minus on the PS4, that therethe game for the remake managed, almost, there are many disadvantages, but then you just realize that this is just a game. Yes, I have a fanatic playing in me, but even a small fan has a claim to the game. Let's start: a lot of bugs, even on the PS4 and PC the same bugs, but on PC that are on the PS4 there, is soap that did not prigrezilos slightly nothing, a minus on the PS4, that there is a maximum of 30 fps when the PC 120, Yes I know that PS for many years and the iron is slightly weak, but the same can be at least 60fps to do, there are still minor flaws, BUT WHEN YOU're finding these bugs, become as something fun. PLUS ONE, this is the same Spyro as it was, but Toko is slightly the best… Expand
  36. setuis
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firstly I just wanted to point out you can access sunny flight sooner than you should be able too , because in the original games you had to save a dragon so he could tell you about it first. So yeah i found something to nitpick about Lol.

    Big 67Gb hard drive space required is a negative , no option to install each one by itself.

    Certain boxes are harder to glide to due to the textures for example the head bash crate where you need to glide to a green hand in the original the green hand was straighter.

    The gems now can get hidden by grass making some gems possible to miss. (This is a posite accept where your doing the golden goose mini egg as the seed is hard to see (1 bounces ,1 doesn't they should both bounce to indicate there position).

    Gulp achievement requires perfection no hits at all or a very long time to do and its a nightmare cause the boss is much harder and spams the green gun more which hits more often now.

    When escorting a lost dog home to its master you can mess up the puzzle and glitch the dog into the wall meaning you have to reset level.

    Certain hard sections seem harder as corridors seem narrower.

    The super jump is not like remembered, feels slightly faster.

    The fire rate of the submarine should be slightly faster.

    The Twin dragon boss battle is annoying as your gun fires slower than it used too and the targets are smaller.

    No option to inverse flight so up is up and down is down like originals (i tried the camera options they didn't work).

    The whack a mo mini game is harder with the yeti.

    + Positives

    Fully voice cast +
    Nice Dragons on Spyro 1.
    Nice animations
    The new worlds are visually stunning and I like the changes to the beast makers world the most. ++
    Much better visibility in ocean +++.
    Sometimes not being able to see a gym due to grass +
    Nice list of trophies and variance +
    Added details in certain areas (That both hinder or enhance players experience see the green hand further up)

    So in summary better in some areas but worse than others. Overall its not bad and most people are just complaining about the discs not being all digital.    … Expand
  37. Rikkit
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Game is very well remastered. Control is superb, very responsive (don't have an input lag as in other games).

    For me only problem is that camera very close to dragon. I play on 40" 4k TV and that is right in a face when you run (maybe already fixed when you read). Other then that game polished in all ways.
  38. Rod1
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Beautiful game with fastastic graphic. 10 Spyro game and 0 to Activision, this game deserve a 100% physical release!
  39. GiveMePatience
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Great & enjoyable game, But **** the PS4 pro.
    This game is so beautiful graphics wise, but sadly we are forced to play it in PS4 or Xbox one, with only 30 fps and an obnoxious motion blur to cover the frame rate drops!!

    Why can't they release it on PC so we can't enjoy this game properly!
  40. JTJSGamer
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    Three of the best PS1 games remastered for PS4, what's not to love. The only real issue I have with this game is it can be really bright at times, but that's really it. I recommend this for everyone.
  41. Stuvok
    Jan 3, 2019
    8
    A good blast from the past.
    I wouldn't consider them great games by today's standards... but if you have kids or wish to replay some games you loved as a kid. Well then! These are a fantastic way to relive some of those memories. Something worth keeping in your collection if you liked them as much as I did in the past.
  42. DrChocolate
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    The classic gameplay with exquisitely done animation and graphics. Highly recommended for those who played the trilogy back in the day and for anyone who wants to get into the trilogy now. Perfect production all around!
  43. Welkinhans82
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Fantastic remaster! Great gameplay and incredible graphics and music. Having a blast! I haven't personally encountered any glitches but apparently other reviewers here have? Only thing that prevents me from giving it a 10 is the large download size of the other 2 games. It doesn't impact the quality of the game itself, but it can be a large inconvenience, and it's very unfortunate that itFantastic remaster! Great gameplay and incredible graphics and music. Having a blast! I haven't personally encountered any glitches but apparently other reviewers here have? Only thing that prevents me from giving it a 10 is the large download size of the other 2 games. It doesn't impact the quality of the game itself, but it can be a large inconvenience, and it's very unfortunate that it wasn't addressed. The games themselves are excellent on all fronts however, and i highly recommend picking this up! Toys for Bob did an amazing job!… Expand
  44. Vapor96
    Jun 17, 2019
    9
    Having the lovable purple dragon back still feels surreal but true it is! These three faithful remasters bring back that childhood joy in a big way. The gameplay has held up incredibly well and the new graphical style is very pretty. I did get a bit tired of the fairly simple Spyro formula by the third game which is the weakest of the trilogy any way, but still, this remastered trilogy isHaving the lovable purple dragon back still feels surreal but true it is! These three faithful remasters bring back that childhood joy in a big way. The gameplay has held up incredibly well and the new graphical style is very pretty. I did get a bit tired of the fairly simple Spyro formula by the third game which is the weakest of the trilogy any way, but still, this remastered trilogy is every bit as fantastic as the Crash trilogy.… Expand
  45. seric
    Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Fantastic remaster, with few bugs to fix. I also don't like mechanics of the "mini games" in third part of the series. Skateboarding still sucks, controls on water are terrible.
    But still, this game is my favourite platformer ever. Collecting diamonds, eggs, dragons etc. are so addictive! I love hidden treasures to find, level design is great, especially in the first game. I don't regret    Fantastic remaster, with few bugs to fix. I also don't like mechanics of the "mini games" in third part of the series. Skateboarding still sucks, controls on water are terrible.
    But still, this game is my favourite platformer ever. Collecting diamonds, eggs, dragons etc. are so addictive! I love hidden treasures to find, level design is great, especially in the first game. I don't regret any minute spended with this game. I really recommend!    … Expand
  46. SuperDuck23
    Apr 6, 2019
    9
    The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a wonderful collection of classic platformers that have been re-made to perfection. The controls are tight, the worlds are gleaming with colour and the variety of the gameplay keeps it consistently fun. It'll appeal not just for the fans of the series, but for newcomers too. A real treat.
  47. Freedom4576
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    I'm not crying, just something in my eye:)

    There was a reissue of my favorite game on PS 2. With flaws, but still great. The only thing that worries me is that the game takes 67 GB.

    Thank you for returning my childhood!
  48. cogdotnet
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is as great for adults as it is for children. Adults will have their nostalgic urges satisfied and will sink hours into all of the secrets tucked into this collection. Children will fall in love with the colorful world and the wild cast of characters that inhabit it.
    Toys for Bob takes the core Spyro series and brings it right into 2018. These games have never    The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is as great for adults as it is for children. Adults will have their nostalgic urges satisfied and will sink hours into all of the secrets tucked into this collection. Children will fall in love with the colorful world and the wild cast of characters that inhabit it.
    Toys for Bob takes the core Spyro series and brings it right into 2018. These games have never played better, have never looked better, have never sounded better than they do now. Spyro is a beloved icon for children of the 90s, and now he’s back for a new generation. Skylanders may have brought him back into the spotlight, but the original Spyro has returned.
    In some respects, the Spyro games haven’t aged completely well, but those instances are few and far between. The Spyro Reignited Trilogy shows that great gameplay can make or break a game. With the love and care put into this collection, hopefully, it’s the start of a new life for the little purple dragon.    … Expand
  49. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
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  50. VictoryBrewing
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Let's get this out of the way right now: Spyro Reignited is a must own game for fans of the original trilogy, lovers of platformers and new gamers who never got to experience Spyro! The game is faithful to the original source, the soundtracks are all the same great and loved songs. The game plays smooth with no issues that I have encountered and the graphics are what you would want to see,Let's get this out of the way right now: Spyro Reignited is a must own game for fans of the original trilogy, lovers of platformers and new gamers who never got to experience Spyro! The game is faithful to the original source, the soundtracks are all the same great and loved songs. The game plays smooth with no issues that I have encountered and the graphics are what you would want to see, Spyro completely up to date. Don't waste time thinking about it, just go buy this game.… Expand
  51. Onask
    Dec 18, 2018
    9
    Un majestuoso recopilatorio de una de las trilogías más icónicas de la PlayStation original.

    Si algo hace justicia a este Spyro Reignited Trilogy (los tres juegos completados al 100% y con sus respectivos platinos) es que me ha recordado como era una tierna infancia jugando a esta clase de juegos, donde nada importaba salvo la diversión. De los mejores remakes que he visto junto a la    Un majestuoso recopilatorio de una de las trilogías más icónicas de la PlayStation original.

    Si algo hace justicia a este Spyro Reignited Trilogy (los tres juegos completados al 100% y con sus respectivos platinos) es que me ha recordado como era una tierna infancia jugando a esta clase de juegos, donde nada importaba salvo la diversión.

    De los mejores remakes que he visto junto a la N'Sane Trilogy de Crash Bandicoot, devuelve ese factor nostalgia y diversión pura que muchos de los títulos actuales parecen haber olvidado por el camino.

    La únicas pegas son el excesivo uso de motion blur que puede resultar molesto las primeras horas de juego y que la cámara de vez en cuando tiene fallos notables y se vuelve un poco loca.

    Sin nada más que añadir, me parece un must have en la biblioteca de todo jugador que se precie.

    Muy recomendado.    … Expand
  52. Moby_Samus
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Spyro was an all-time classic so to have it receiving the Crash treatment of a remake to a new standard of graphics and game play was great. Still enjoyable to play as the old one.
  53. HonestReviews4U
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is the long awaited remake of the classic PS1 games "Spyro the Dragon", "Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage" and "Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon". After the success of "Ratchet and Clank" on PS4 and "Crash Bandicoot: N'Sane Trilogy" it was a given that more classic platforming mascots would return, with Spyro being the one this time. It is important to mention that these gamesThe Spyro Reignited Trilogy is the long awaited remake of the classic PS1 games "Spyro the Dragon", "Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage" and "Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon". After the success of "Ratchet and Clank" on PS4 and "Crash Bandicoot: N'Sane Trilogy" it was a given that more classic platforming mascots would return, with Spyro being the one this time. It is important to mention that these games are remakes, not remasters, meaning that all of them have been rebuild without using any of the assets or collision of the original games. That being said, these remakes are beautiful, and after 120%ing all of them, I can confidently say that it was a good choice to bring back the purple dragon.
    The graphics are beautiful, but not in the sense that it has very high quality graphics (though 4K does look really sexy), these games just have an amazing art style. It feels like a living, breathing Disney movie with the animation quality of a Pixar movie.
    The soundtrack has been beautifully remade with what sounds like an actual orchestra, but the game also gives you the option to play using the original songs, thus giving people returning to the series a nice feel of nostalgia. The sound effects, much like the music, have also been remade, and they sound just as good as the rest of the game.
    The game play is top notch too. Spyro controls really tightly, making even the smallest jumps feel so much more impactful. Spyros abilities, which will include "Hovering", Diving and Climbing by the 3rd game, all feel amazing to pull off, even the swimming actually feels good, making this the first game in ages to make water levels fun.
    The bosses (no spoilers here, don't worry) are also somewhat challenging, at least the final bosses, every other boss is sadly a joke.
    This also leads to my rating. Technically, this game is perfect. I haven't had a bug, crash or anything along those lines. However, and I know this is a 90s plat-former, these games were sort of meant to be easy, but I think these games are waaaaay too easy. A hard mode for more experienced gamers would've been nice. 100%ing these games is also pathetically easy.
    Another thing to mention is that some classic cheats, such as '99 lives', '[enter a color here] Spyro' and '2D Spyro' have returned, giving a strong nostalgic feel for anyone who grew up around the 90s/2000s and loved to use cheats in games.
    Overall, 40$/€ for 3 games that last you quite long (IF you decide to 100% them) is really fair, even though they are way to easy.    … Expand
  54. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    Like the N-Sane trilogy, this game does a good job recreating the originals, but it suffers due to it's datedness. I prefer it to the N-Sane trilogy though, as I prefer Spyro's playstyle.
  55. AdamHPerform
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    With Crash Bandicoot getting a remake, it was inevitable that Spyro would too. And wow do I love it!! The graphics, the controls, the sound design, the character voices, and the presentation! Thank you for releasing him, Toys for Bob!
  56. MurphyBrandon
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Spyro is a personal favorite of mine. It is very fun to play, and there is no nonsense. The cutscenes aren't too long. The platforming mechanics are a blast, and the simple combat is really satisfying even though it's easy sometimes. Because of the great game-play, I was able to look past the downside of having to download a large file in order to play the second and third games. Only theSpyro is a personal favorite of mine. It is very fun to play, and there is no nonsense. The cutscenes aren't too long. The platforming mechanics are a blast, and the simple combat is really satisfying even though it's easy sometimes. Because of the great game-play, I was able to look past the downside of having to download a large file in order to play the second and third games. Only the first game was on the physical disc, but that's okay. I beat all of the games and still enjoy replaying them.… Expand
  57. KratosKong
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Remakes perfectos de los juegos originales aparecidos en la primera Playstation.
  58. 3Dglass
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    This was an outstanding remaster staying true to the original series . It's not only a improvement when it comes to graphics but the controls as well feeling fluid , responsive and just better . The price for it is really good and I feel like the graphic overhaul adds a lot to the experience making it feel like a modern cartoon . Some of the old charming voice acting is goneThis was an outstanding remaster staying true to the original series . It's not only a improvement when it comes to graphics but the controls as well feeling fluid , responsive and just better . The price for it is really good and I feel like the graphic overhaul adds a lot to the experience making it feel like a modern cartoon . Some of the old charming voice acting is gone but what it adds makes up for that . The dragon designs are amazing and everything about the levels make me full of joy . It is not a difficult game , with probably the most challenging part being the flight levels. I don't have any nostalgia to the original as i only played it recently before playing the remaster , and the difference is night and day .… Expand
  59. ps4lover
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Hey jugadorhardcore, wow you are idiot who complaing about this game take 67 gb to install and give this is 0, SMH. it is about play game for fun, not whine about how many gb does this game take.. By the way, this game is awesome and fun to play. i am enjoying it so far but camera angle moving little faster. Graphic look great. gameplay is very good but it has some clunky control
  60. B-Man213
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    The #1 reason why I love Playstation. With the improved visuals, added map and guidebook, for only $40, this is definitely a worthy pickup, and I just pray that we get a brand new Crash & Spyro game from Activision one day.
  61. GeneralFaulkner
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    One of the best games available on PS4. Twenty years ago, Spyro was a consoleseller, and now he remains. This game is totally revived art, created with love and care. I recommend for everyone.
  62. Thunderfan15
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    This game is pretty good. If you're an old Spyro fan or someone who hasn't picked up any of the old Spyro games you will enjoy this Trilogy.
  63. Buhan
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Pros
    - It's fun.
    - You play as a dragon.
    - Beautiful worlds to visit.
    - Good music.

    Cons
    - The game takes up to 67 GB of space in order to play all three games.
  64. ManOfChap
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    In the day of greedy developers, its nice to see so much love and care for a game. It was great back in the day and remains so today.
  65. FreedomFighters
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    *DISCLAIMER: As with my previous review of the "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy," this isn't going to be a blow-for-blow analysis of each individual "Spyro" game, instead it's a look at the collection itself.*
    Last year, Activision impressed the whole lot of us with the "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy," a very faithful and welcome return from gaming's favorite orange marsupial that    *DISCLAIMER: As with my previous review of the "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy," this isn't going to be a blow-for-blow analysis of each individual "Spyro" game, instead it's a look at the collection itself.*
    Last year, Activision impressed the whole lot of us with the "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy," a very faithful and welcome return from gaming's favorite orange marsupial that reminded us of why he was so immensely popular before he was given tattoos. So, once that collection became a hit, we were all asking the same thing: "can we have a 'Spyro' collection next?" "Spyro the Dragon" was another popular PlayStation hit back in the day before it, like Crash's series, left its original developer (Naughty Dog for "Crash," Insomniac Games for "Spyro") and essentially lost its way. "Spyro" was rebooted with the polarizing "Legend of Spyro" trilogy before being relegated to the lead character in "Skylanders" until the sixth entry, "Skylanders Imaginators" became the straw that broke the camel's back and essentially signaled the end of the franchise. Not long after, Activision decided, after many teases, to give us the "Spyro Reignited Trilogy," a remake collection in the same vein as the "N. Sane Trilogy," but this time featuring the iconic purple dragon. And fortunately, Spyro's "Reignited" and better than ever!
    Forget just living up to the new era of games and transitioning well, "Spyro Reignited Trilogy" feels like it plays even better than the originals. The controls are tighter, the difficulty level has been perfectly adjusted, and the minigames feel a lot smoother (Agent 9, specifically, is a joy to play). The graphics are also luscious and gorgeously-detailed, the music feels faithful to the original while taking its own identity, and the characters and stories are brimming with more personality and charm than ever. And furthermore, the addition of new activities and skill points in the original "Spyro the Dragon," plus the general better feel of that game to play on par with the latter two, just makes the collection feel and move excellently.
    All that said, though, while the games do feel better than before, I can't give the collection as a whole a perfect 10: it's not the result of any of the game's showing their age (again, they play better than a number of platformers do these days), it's the fact that the game does have a few performance issues and glitches that can occasionally intrude on the experience. It's not like the game feels unfinished, but I can't in good conscience say the collection is a full 10 out of 10 when I find myself crawling sideways on the occasional ladder, being unable to unlock certain trophies because they're glitched, or having to quit out of the game sometimes because the frame rate dipped and won't go back up. Again, it's not horrifyingly bad, but those small moments do add up and lead me to have to deduct a point.
    Don't let that one-point deduction deter you, though, the "Spyro Reignited Trilogy" is in the master-class as one of the most faithful and excellent remaster collections you'll find today. It's not uncommon for remasters of games like these to show off some of their age, but "Spyro Reignited Trilogy" looks and feels like it totally belongs in today's industry. Here's hoping the purple dragon's good times keep right on rolling from here!
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  66. NorwayGamer
    Aug 9, 2019
    7
    not having played these games as a kid, I really looked forward to this remaster when it was announced. but since I didn't play them back in the day, I don't have the same nostalgic feelings, so it quickly got a bit repetetive basically doing the same thing over and over.

    the graphics for the most part look really great, like a DisneyPixar movie or something, but that novelty quite    not having played these games as a kid, I really looked forward to this remaster when it was announced. but since I didn't play them back in the day, I don't have the same nostalgic feelings, so it quickly got a bit repetetive basically doing the same thing over and over.

    the graphics for the most part look really great, like a DisneyPixar movie or something, but that novelty quite rapidly wears off unfortunately.

    the games are fun, don't get me wrong, but without nostalgia-glasses on, one has to admit the gameplay is a bit dated, better suited in the time platformer/adventure games like these were fresh and new - in the late 90's.

    if you played them as a kid, I bet these will be really fun again with that fresh coat of paint, or if you have smaller children, they'll probably also love the games.    … Expand
  67. Kittybooze
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    A lot of this game is recreated perfectly. But there are sections that have been changed, models completely swapped for different things all together. Also quite a buggy mess as of writing right now. Still pulls off most things extremely well.
  68. Bullish
    May 12, 2019
    8
    Having never played these games on their original console, I have to say I still enjoyed this trilogy even without the nostalgia. There is a lot of entertainment value packed into this under 60 dollar game. But I have to warn you, there is some serious jank going on in the third Spyro game. Some of the race eggs in that game are seemingly impossible, and some cut scenes / NPC interactionsHaving never played these games on their original console, I have to say I still enjoyed this trilogy even without the nostalgia. There is a lot of entertainment value packed into this under 60 dollar game. But I have to warn you, there is some serious jank going on in the third Spyro game. Some of the race eggs in that game are seemingly impossible, and some cut scenes / NPC interactions at times didn't load until I exited or killed myself. All in all, it's worth the price of admission.… Expand
  69. reevesy125
    Nov 17, 2018
    9
    This is a great remaster of a beloved series, it brings back all the memories from childhood of playing this game every year at christmas. The gameplay is simple, polished and collecting all the gems and item from each level feels as good as ever.

    The remaster also adds quality of life improvements that are very welcoming. Pay no attention to the negative reviews, its just people    This is a great remaster of a beloved series, it brings back all the memories from childhood of playing this game every year at christmas. The gameplay is simple, polished and collecting all the gems and item from each level feels as good as ever.

    The remaster also adds quality of life improvements that are very welcoming. Pay no attention to the negative reviews, its just people moaning about the size of the game, the fact the you have to download the other two game (The first game is on the disk, they removed the codes you have to enter meaing you don't have to worry about purchasing it second hand. This is why they delayed the game)    … Expand
  70. Olegich
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Это просто взрыв ностальгических эмоций, как приятно вспомнить детство, спасибо TFB и Activision за это
  71. Professorfett
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    t’s 1998 again grab your favorite HitClips and heat up some Hot Pockets because it is time for some Spyro Reignited. This is my favorite remastered game to come out of 2018 by far. Not because of sheer nostalgia alone. You get three games for a discounted price. All three have graphical upgrades that are significantly better than they were on the PlayStation. Last, they are games thatt’s 1998 again grab your favorite HitClips and heat up some Hot Pockets because it is time for some Spyro Reignited. This is my favorite remastered game to come out of 2018 by far. Not because of sheer nostalgia alone. You get three games for a discounted price. All three have graphical upgrades that are significantly better than they were on the PlayStation. Last, they are games that hold up that are fun for both adults who grew up with it and kids who maybe never heard of Spyro before.

    The games story only get better as you progress through the trilogy. The first game is the barest of bare games. Gnasty Gnorc has imprisoned all the other dragons and it is up to Spyro to stop him. There is nothing more than that maybe about three cutscenes in the whole game.

    The second game Riptos Rage is slightly more story heavy. Spyro must take out evil Ripto and his minions and save this new world where he is the only dragon.

    The third game Year of the Dragon is the most cut scene heavy game which isn’t saying a lot but it is about Spyro trying to rescue these dragon eggs from some crocodile sorceress queen thing. All three games are fun stories for kids if you are an adult and never played Spyro before this stuff is going to seem a bit childish due to the fact it is. The writing reminds me of Dragon Tales on PBS where you can tell every bit of it is aimed at kids and they don’t even have hidden adult humor mixed in it. With me saying that as an adult you don’t play these for the story it is all about that gameplay.

    The gameplay is fun, addictive, and perfect if you only have 30 minutes to an hour to kill before work. This is the easiest pick up and play style of game and makes me wish I had a couple more of these in my life. Each of the Spyro games play very similar to each other with the game mechanics only improving as you go through the trilogy. Unlike the Crash Bandicoot trilogy (I really enjoyed) this game isn’t hair pulling hard. In fact, it is stupid easy. The only trouble I had with the first game was the final boss Gnasty Gnorc, but not because he is hard but because the whole fight is a chase and you can miss a jump and must start it all over again. While none of the games go over 8 hours of gameplay this is still a perfect for kids/adults who want to be completionist there are so many gems, eggs, dragons, keys…etc. to find it will take up a good chunk of your month trying to do it in all three games.

    In the end this is how you do a remaster. You don’t mess with the core controls too much to keep the heart of the series intact. You make it up to today’s graphical standards because this is seriously one of the most colorful games I’ve played. It was such a nice breath of fresh air to see a game that wasn’t dark greys and browns. I loved this more than the Crash re-release which is funny because I was more excited for the Crash one. I give this a high, HIGH BUY. This is well worth checking out with your kids for the first time or going back to good ole childhood memories.    … Expand
  72. vanhex
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    Loved it, got this game together with Melbits World and I'll be playing with family all Xmas!
  73. steven310250
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Reignited Trilogy is a fun, delightful collect-a-thon odyssey. Traveling from different realms, and collecting goodies, freeing dragons, saving dragon eggs. 100% the game is just pure fun. Very satisfying, not only that but if you gather all the skill points you unlock the art gallery. Which is great for Spyro 1, but for Spyro 2 and 3. BE WARNED! There's no epilogue of the game which is very miserable and depressing since I kinda wanted to see what the inhabitants are up to. It makes the world even more immersive.

    The biggest downside to this trilogy is the voice direction. Most of it kinda ruins the charm of what makes those levels fun as well the humor is just dried up and gone. Levels such as Zephyr and Colossus for example. The joke of Juliet being played by a dude is long gone. Zephyr back in the old PSONE is the pinnacle of humor. Bo Peep being a dude is still there, but the voice is just off. There's no goofy oomph to the voices anymore. It's tone death and honestly bland. Colossus, I kinda understand why they went with that voice direction but the humor lines the monks talk are just off putting, doesn't really have oomph to make the humor punchline. It doesn't make me laugh, burst out of laughter like I use to anymore. I still chuckle when hearing those lines from time to time though. I just wish they would of fix the voice direction in the next game,

    Other than that, I pretty much love everything there is about the game. Gulp is still a difficult boss and they even buffed Buzz in Spyro 3 Year of the Dragon. The only thing that prevents this game to be any higher are the bugs, glitches, and voice direction.    … Expand
  74. NightQueen
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    For context, I have no real nostalgia to the Spyro series outside of a ten minute test run, but I still relatively enjoyed each game. (I've only played two out of the three so far, but I have a good understanding as to how quality the collection actually is.) The graphics are complete eye candy, capturing what might be the original vision of what the games were supposed to look like backFor context, I have no real nostalgia to the Spyro series outside of a ten minute test run, but I still relatively enjoyed each game. (I've only played two out of the three so far, but I have a good understanding as to how quality the collection actually is.) The graphics are complete eye candy, capturing what might be the original vision of what the games were supposed to look like back then. The ability to switch between the old soundtrack from the PS1 era to the remastered one is a no brainer, but welcomed.
    If I were to fault this compilation in one or two aspects, it'd be the motion blur that cannot be turned off and the fps being locked at 30. Other than that, I can definitely recommend this compilation to anyone, whether they're a new player or a veteran.    … Expand
  75. Folkloremoscow
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Back in childhood! Great expireince. Thanks guys for this game, really it plays like a new one, but I recognize every corner of each level! Bravo! :)
  76. S3V3NDS23
    Dec 4, 2018
    9
    This game is almost a perfect remaster of the original trilogy. The download size is big but that's how every game these days are, including physical copies. Every game, physical or digital, tells you the download size. There is nothing new here! I personally think there should be no complaining about the size of the download because you should know that going in.

    The only thing that    This game is almost a perfect remaster of the original trilogy. The download size is big but that's how every game these days are, including physical copies. Every game, physical or digital, tells you the download size. There is nothing new here! I personally think there should be no complaining about the size of the download because you should know that going in.

    The only thing that stopped me from rating this 10/10 is the lack of subtitles. Other than that this game was perfect!    … Expand
  77. standby987
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    The fact that this game was completely redone from scratch impresses me. The graphics and characters, especially the elder dragons and non-playable characters are outstanding, colorful and full of life compared to their original versions. The new controls are spectacular. Good riddance to the god awful camera controls in original Spyro 1, as you can now fully control the camera yourself.The fact that this game was completely redone from scratch impresses me. The graphics and characters, especially the elder dragons and non-playable characters are outstanding, colorful and full of life compared to their original versions. The new controls are spectacular. Good riddance to the god awful camera controls in original Spyro 1, as you can now fully control the camera yourself.

    I personally only played the original Spyro 1, a couple years ago, to the point where I fully completed it. Because of this, I never played Spyro 2, nor Spyro 3. When I played Spyro 2 for the first time in my life through Reignited, it felt like a breath of fresh air, as the levels had more diversity and variety, something that was kind of well executed in Spyro 1, but Spyro 2 had greatly expanded on it. Spyro 2 isn't a blast from the past for me, it is a completely new experience. There's a reason why I bought a PlayStation 4.

    EDIT: Website messed up on my end and accidentally rated 0 for me.    … Expand
  78. SpyroTLH2003
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    Spyro reignited trilogy is the best game I have ever played since the originals. I have played all three originals, and now I get to play them again even though the only game I finished completely was the original Spyro 3. Even though there are a few bugs, the game seems to be more responsive with the controls and the characters seem to look better. Even the voice acting is amazing, evenSpyro reignited trilogy is the best game I have ever played since the originals. I have played all three originals, and now I get to play them again even though the only game I finished completely was the original Spyro 3. Even though there are a few bugs, the game seems to be more responsive with the controls and the characters seem to look better. Even the voice acting is amazing, even since the talking lines up with the animation unlike in the originals. This is a must have game for everyone.… Expand
  79. Ruzaky
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    Spyro is back in gorgeous graphics. Games is same as they was in 1990 so if you played and love them back then this will be super gift for you.
  80. TheSpyro666
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Именно так себе и представлял в детстве Spyro! Спасибо за бережный ремастер!
  81. joel_tdl
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3Djuegos:

    No pueden dejarlo pasar. Mi opinión desglosada sería: Spyro 1: 90 Spyro 2: 90 Spyro 3: 80 JUGABILIDAD: La jugabilidad es muy muy buena, tanto que nos da la sensación de estar jugando una obra concebida en la actualidad y no un remake. Los escenarios son excelentes, en todo. Los Bosses son divertidos y, en general,    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3Djuegos:

    No pueden dejarlo pasar.

    Mi opinión desglosada sería:
    Spyro 1: 90
    Spyro 2: 90
    Spyro 3: 80

    JUGABILIDAD:
    La jugabilidad es muy muy buena, tanto que nos da la sensación de estar jugando una obra concebida en la actualidad y no un remake.

    Los escenarios son excelentes, en todo. Los Bosses son divertidos y, en general, el juego es tremendamente gracioso. Gracioso de verdad, no en un sentido tonto o forzado.

    Los niveles de vuelo pueden ser bastante difíciles si se quiere lograr el mejor tiempo/puntuación, pero son entretenidos. No puedo decir lo mismo de algunos mini-juegos que más que complicados son molestos: los niveles en que tenemos que usar la patineta son muy exasperantes e innecesarios, claramente una forma de alargar el producto original y que se mantuvo en el remake.

    Lo anterior me lleva a mi punto final: nunca trates de arreglar lo que no está roto. Spyro y Spyro 2 son estupendos, pero Spyro 3 hace uso de algunas mecánicas que no eran necesarias (como lo mencionado arriba), y en general está un peldaño abajo que sus predecesores.
    Me parece desagradable que tenga personajes extras y niveles de relleno a costa de cortar las cinemáticas a inicio y final de cada nivel que tenía Spyro 2.

    No es mal juego, pero no está a la altura de la aventura contra Ripto.

    SONIDO:
    Tiene un buen audio. Las canciones de cada nivel son buenas y los efectos cumplen con su propósito.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Su estilo visual es hermoso, muy colorido y con mucho contraste. Todos los mundos y su variedad, así como la gigantesca variedad de enemigos, son una gozada visual. Las cinemáticas son perfectas (además de muy graciosas, como ya lo dije).

    Hay algunos escenarios en particular que se llevan las palmas: esa Tierra de los Hechiceros en Spyro 1, por ejemplo.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Pues es un remake, así que no podemos esperar mucho por aquí.    … Expand
  82. Mango69
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing! I love this game! 10/10 for sure, i have no doubts! Spyro is great!
  83. Tumma
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a wonderful remaster of the original Spyro trilogy. It draws similarities with Crash Bandicoot's comeback. It stays true to the originals, but with graphic adjustment to our present. The controls are fluid and responsive. Level design is nearly flawless for me, when it comes to recreation of original. Being able to play this, to revisit my dream world ofSpyro Reignited Trilogy is a wonderful remaster of the original Spyro trilogy. It draws similarities with Crash Bandicoot's comeback. It stays true to the originals, but with graphic adjustment to our present. The controls are fluid and responsive. Level design is nearly flawless for me, when it comes to recreation of original. Being able to play this, to revisit my dream world of childhood is really a dream come true. I love it, this game is surely wonderful!… Expand
  84. Steff86
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Best remake so far :) Even though they've put on the case that it's remaster :/ It's a full blown remake and it looks and plays great! Prefer this to Red Dead Redemption 2
  85. Captain_N
    Nov 21, 2018
    0
    Reviewing what is actually on the disc as someone who's gotten the physical version because their internet and data cap can't handle a 40+ GB download, I have to give it a 0/10 for the simple fact that there is no game here despite having to pay full price for it.
    This kind of business practice should be illegal.
    If you are selling a physical product to people, it better work, otherwise    Reviewing what is actually on the disc as someone who's gotten the physical version because their internet and data cap can't handle a 40+ GB download, I have to give it a 0/10 for the simple fact that there is no game here despite having to pay full price for it.
    This kind of business practice should be illegal.
    If you are selling a physical product to people, it better work, otherwise this is nothing more than a handicapped digital version that just has a box with a required disc download key that is required at all time to be inserted.

    In short. The actual game I bought has no game on it = 0/10    … Expand
  86. Bones93
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Absolutely legendary. This is more like a remake then remaster. I’ve never played the originals, but after completing all 3, I can say it’s on the same level as even odyssey in a lot of ways. The worlds are gorgeous and gameplay is a joy. Hopefully they make a new one and keep it going
  87. nonameforme
    Nov 21, 2018
    0
    This game has no subtitle. This made some people like me unable to know what the character are talking about or what's the story.

    In this day and age, this lack of even the minimum of minimum accessibility is unacceptable.
  88. sumbodyshero
    Nov 23, 2018
    0
    Games on not on disc. You are paying full price for a rental.
    Remember Scott Pilgrim.
    Remember PT.
    Don't let these corporations have their ultimate wet dream of complete control over your life.
  89. 1Generation
    Nov 13, 2018
    6
    most of the game is just as i remember it, gameplay is great the new grafik is good, the music is pretty much the same as the old ps1 game. but in terms of sound from the props, (enemies, crates sheep/frogs etc.) it is worse then the old one (to put it kindly). and to be honest that is abit disappointing, since that (in truth) is also part of the good in the game.
  90. Odezza
    Nov 13, 2018
    7
    If you were a fan of Spyro games this is for you. If haven't played Spyro before but love old "collectathon games" this is for you. However, don't buy it now, wait a few weeks before they fix the motion blur. Yes as the game is now it's not really playable until we get an option to turn of the motion blur. I'm not exaggerating when I say I have never seen such extreme motion blur in a game before.
  91. criticalmiracle
    Jul 17, 2019
    0
    dont buy. its overhyped. i was looking forward to play and i sold it again after 3 hours of trying hard to like it. i am a gamer for +30 years now playing a lot of different games except RPG and Strategie. i enjoyed crash bandicoot and raymen for example. this game is just boring af. no real challange. levels style/missions are the same over and over again. u really need do the same basicdont buy. its overhyped. i was looking forward to play and i sold it again after 3 hours of trying hard to like it. i am a gamer for +30 years now playing a lot of different games except RPG and Strategie. i enjoyed crash bandicoot and raymen for example. this game is just boring af. no real challange. levels style/missions are the same over and over again. u really need do the same basic stuff all the time. enemys are far to easy. its maybe fun for 6-8 years old children. not hateing but come on. even my wife didnt like it and she love cute games like kirbys dreamland.… Expand
  92. TimeTeller
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Glitchy, off-putting wannabe of the originals that lacks the ingenuity and talent that made the originals work. It's all too easy for these multi-billion dollar companies to slap together a lazy, soulless remake in Unreal Engine to make money from desperate fans of a dead franchise. Convenience kills creativity. Ugly, lifeless Fortnite-style graphics that are inferior to the PS1 version inGlitchy, off-putting wannabe of the originals that lacks the ingenuity and talent that made the originals work. It's all too easy for these multi-billion dollar companies to slap together a lazy, soulless remake in Unreal Engine to make money from desperate fans of a dead franchise. Convenience kills creativity. Ugly, lifeless Fortnite-style graphics that are inferior to the PS1 version in both style and design. Terrible physics and game breaking glitches abound that were never present in the originals. The re-orchestrated music is so-so and incomparable to Stewart Copeland's original work. Don't waste your time with this assembly line trash, play the original PS1 versions instead.… Expand
  93. RepentantSky
    Nov 15, 2018
    6
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is only about average because it's controls, changed sensitivity, altered hitboxes and extra invisible walls among other things make the game unfriendly for people who originally played the trilogy back in the late 90's, or who have gotten familiar with it since then. In fact I'd say the more you know the original's, the more you are going to run into problems here.Spyro Reignited Trilogy is only about average because it's controls, changed sensitivity, altered hitboxes and extra invisible walls among other things make the game unfriendly for people who originally played the trilogy back in the late 90's, or who have gotten familiar with it since then. In fact I'd say the more you know the original's, the more you are going to run into problems here. It's one thing to make a game more modern, it's another thing entirely to alter so many little things about it that the entire experience is unfamiliar to it's original fanbase, and that's what this game is. It's sad, and insulting to old fans.… Expand
  94. hexaae
    Nov 18, 2018
    4
    30fps, bad frame pacing. No 60fps in 4K. It's a delusional remake technically badly executed. You can't seriously give it a high score for lazy programming.
  95. OnlyOneHere
    Nov 13, 2018
    0
    This game is complete garbage. There is a mandatory 19 GB patch to be able to finish the other two Spyro games. That makes the physical copy pointless. When I buy a single player only game, I expect the full game on the disc. No Ifs, Ands, Buts, or Maybes. There is no option to turn off the ridiculous motion blur.

    This game take up 67 GB. You expect me to believe that this game eats up    This game is complete garbage. There is a mandatory 19 GB patch to be able to finish the other two Spyro games. That makes the physical copy pointless. When I buy a single player only game, I expect the full game on the disc. No Ifs, Ands, Buts, or Maybes. There is no option to turn off the ridiculous motion blur.

    This game take up 67 GB. You expect me to believe that this game eats up more space than GTA V. Spyro has horrible cartoon graphics, trash physics, garbage animations, lack of details, lack of content, and a lot less audio. It's painfully obvious that the developers were too lazy to compress their game. They should've at least put the game in 2 discs like RDR 2. This would prevent the game from requiring online patches. Greedy Activision were too cheap to allow it.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you complete the story, there is not a reason to touch this game again. Charging $40 for a low quality game with no replay value is a cashgrab. It's one thing to not have multiplayer in a pricey game, but to require internet for a SP only game is pathetic. Avoid this game at all costs, unless you want to support corporate greed. Internet required games are cancer.    … Expand
  96. adrianM391
    Nov 15, 2018
    0
    $40 for 1 game on the disc that you buy. They are forcing the other two games as "digital downloads" so its a complete rip off. If you have a right sense of mind and see the malicious selling practices, then don't support this kind of practice from the developers. $20 maybe can justify it but until then, 0/10.
  97. viroodiem
    Mar 14, 2019
    0
    Literally does not even deserve a zero. ONE GAME OUT OF A TRILOGY DOES NOT A TRILOGY MAKE.

    Make no mistake. This was not simply the worst thing to be released in 2018. It is hands down the worst thing to be released in the entire decade due to the precedent it sets and how this will shape the next decade to come. Absolutely no one should purchase this at any time because the practice    Literally does not even deserve a zero. ONE GAME OUT OF A TRILOGY DOES NOT A TRILOGY MAKE.

    Make no mistake. This was not simply the worst thing to be released in 2018. It is hands down the worst thing to be released in the entire decade due to the precedent it sets and how this will shape the next decade to come.

    Absolutely no one should purchase this at any time because the practice of creating a trilogy of games printed onto physical discs that only include 1/3rd of the content ON said disc is as anti consumer as anti consumer gets. Activision and no other company should be rewarded financially for hurting gamers by setting such a precedent.

    This is not about not having internet access. This is not about hard drive space. Its simply WRONG and if you bought this you are complicit in hurting ALL gamers. Make no mistake about it.    … Expand
  98. jugadorhardcore
    Nov 14, 2018
    0
    67gb for this? give me a break... the companies are from bad to worst in every aspect. what next? 100gb for Journy?
  99. PrinceSatanSama
    Nov 30, 2018
    4
    Edited on 11/30/2018

    Now that I've absolutely completed everything the game has to offer, I've returned to reaffirm that yes, this game is subpar. All three games have glaring flaws that outweigh the flaws of the originals, and I can honestly say I won't give the game a higher rating. The originals weren't perfect either, but those breaks were more fun. The breaks in this one are not.    Edited on 11/30/2018

    Now that I've absolutely completed everything the game has to offer, I've returned to reaffirm that yes, this game is subpar. All three games have glaring flaws that outweigh the flaws of the originals, and I can honestly say I won't give the game a higher rating. The originals weren't perfect either, but those breaks were more fun. The breaks in this one are not. You will get stuck on geometry and unable to do anything about it - like the vines in Terrace Village. You will miss shots on things that are right in your face. You will bonk into everything while flying, because in the pursuit of maintaining the same level design, they failed to take into account that new motion animations of Spyro will interact far differently than the originals and therefore make the stages harder to traverse. It's something you do get used to, but there's many times you'll find the stage design begins to conflict with the motion of Spyro.

    Namely, Spyro 3 has the worst polish out of all three games. Maybe it's because it was an afterthought that was worked on when people asked for it, but 3 suffered many flaws that hurt its enjoyment. I stated this in the original review I left, in particular about the Fireworks Factory dragon boss and the hitbox issues. What I didn't know just yet as of my last review was the ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS skateboarding errors, of which absolutely hindered my enjoyment of stages I once absolutely ADORED. Allow me to expand by explaining what happens in Super Bonus of Spyro 3- the Sasquatch 6 Race.

    You will touch edges in this race. There's many bobbing and weaving paths that make this impossible to avoid perfectly on the first few attempts. This isn't bad in and of itself, unless you hit those edges/raised cliffs at certain angles. Hit it at a common angle, and you will be braked in place. Jump while stuck to get out, and the snowboard will ACTUALLY TRIGGER THE HALFPIPE SKATEBOARD TRICKS. 90 degree angle cliffsides should NOT make you act as if you are going up a halfpipe ramp, which ruined 5 of my attempts before I became overly paranoid and stopped using routes that had these cliffs, and panicked when hitting a ramp that could possibly have me touch one of the corners of a track (which were also bugged by this). After 10 attempts, I finally was able to win the race, but only after I had become horribly frustrated by something beyond my control.

    Spyro 3 needed a lot more polish than it received, and the developers should have delayed the release to ensure that it got the treatment it needed to perform well. Companies being allowed to get away with unpolished content - not saying all bugs must be eradicated before release, but thoroughly playtested to ensure that the ones that are glaring are fixed - is a practice that needs to be squashed along with its bugs. I do not have the room to keep going on this review, but I assure you that I am not the only one who has noticed these errors, and I am not an anomaly for wishing they gave this series with just a little bit more love.

    ------Original review below:

    For a game I have been excited to hear of for a good while now, it saddens me to know that I cannot give it the booming praise I wish I could. Though my nostalgia is dearly satiated, the controls are not as tight as many say. The poor controls of the supercharge, the horrible flight handling, and some of the hitboxes on various things - especially the double dragons in the Fireworks Factory to the rings that in the old games took me no more than 10 minutes, now 20+ minutes of frustration hoping to HIT the infernal things even when the fireballs DO come in contact with their parts - create a very frustrating experience that makes me tear my hair out and want to stop playing. I had a more enjoyable time on the older version, where the controls felt much more correct. It hurts when the camera angels swerve to unplayable angles in tight spaces, such as in Sgt. Byrd's Base when trying to enter a tight tunnel space when the camera will jerk into an overhead angle in which you can't even see Byrd flying.

    Sparx seems incapable of collecting gems 70% of the time, unless you are right next to the thing, and sometimes you have to collect it yourself. The importance of him as a mechanic in the game to lower frustration on the player is reduced to pressing the left stick down every few seconds, only to find he didn't pick up a gem you passed by very closely, yet he wouldn't grab it.

    I love the facelift this game has gotten, I love the designs and color and characterization, but a lot of the things that made the old game so fluid to play are missing, and create an aggravating time for those who want to enjoy their memories of the originals.    … Expand
  100. Gamemonster
    Nov 15, 2018
    0
    2019 is close and we have very capable mid gen console and we still get 30fps platformers from these lazy devs. What a joke, this game completely worthless I would rather play ratchet and clank in 60fps on an old ps2 than this slideshow.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    95
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is maybe the greatest celebration of a classic - ever! Gameplay still holds up, graphics are beyond gorgeous and nostalgia hits you hard, yet it feels like a first time experience. Unlike some old-school odysseys that promise warm nostalgia, reignited trilogy delivers burning hot blast from the past - for the future!
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2019
    80
    Reignited Trilogy looks like a Pixar movie and proves that while many other genres have changed significantly over the last 20 years, the recipe for an enjoyable platformer stayed the same, at least in many aspects. Of course nowadays people expect more from any game and Spyro does feel archaic but its wise design stood the test of time, especially if you look at the remake through the eyes of a child (either literally or metaphorically). [01/2019, p.50]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    80
    An excellent choice for the upcoming Christmas holiday in the family circle. Spyro is a playful and appealing rebel who will be loved by old fans and their children as well. [Issue#291]
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