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  1. Mar 30, 2023
    9
    My score is only 9 because there are occasionally lags and make a little crush, and some of the original voices are missing, but overall, this is a fantastic remake of the game from my youth.
    Spyro 3 is the first game I've ever played and seen the remaster that Toys for Bob did for the there game. It is perfect from the unique world and enemies, and wonderful soundtracks.
  2. Sep 6, 2020
    9
    A really beautiful and colorful jump n run adventure. Also a good example of how remakes should be. The only bad thing on this game is that it does not run at 60fps, which is important for fluid gameplay especially when playing jump‘n run like games. That’s why I can’t give this game 10 points.
  3. Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Qué gran remake, tres juegazos para todos los públicos a un precio reducido. Crash y Spyro siempre!
  4. Jul 12, 2021
    9
    I've been a long-time Spyro fan ever since my sister gave me her Spyro 2 CD she bought for the PS2. I've played that game to DEATH and back in 2018, when Activision and Toys For Bob announced a remake of the original trilogy, I was hyped, I couldn't wait to re-live my childhood. This game didn't disappoint at all, the graphics are phenomenal, the combat system is just right and I had aI've been a long-time Spyro fan ever since my sister gave me her Spyro 2 CD she bought for the PS2. I've played that game to DEATH and back in 2018, when Activision and Toys For Bob announced a remake of the original trilogy, I was hyped, I couldn't wait to re-live my childhood. This game didn't disappoint at all, the graphics are phenomenal, the combat system is just right and I had a blast playing it, so much so that I finished all 3 games at 120%, 100% and 117% each and got all the trophies. The first Spyro (9/10) is a really solid title, all the levels have a different feeling and it's just really fun to pop in and spend 2-3 hours playing it. Spyro 2 (10/10) is the definitive Spyro experience, it might be a nostalgia-related thing but I never got bored playing it and reliving all the levels I played during my childhood had me crying tears of joy. The third game (8/10) however...it's a great game, don't get me wrong, but it could've been so much more. Sure, the levels are fun, the mini bosses are fantastic, but the controls on Sheila, Sgt. Byrd ecc. just feel so clunky and out of place, I had a really hard time playing through all the different Sgt. Byrd sections and Agent 9's aiming and combat system looks like something rushed, but I have to admit that roasting Moneybags at the end of the game was truly satisfying. In conclusion, the Reignited Trilogy is a great title that deserves to be played, I think it's a must have on any system it's supported on and if you want to have fun while playing a great game from the past, this is the game to play. Expand
  5. Jul 1, 2023
    9
    Really fun holy **** the level design is amazing the world is fun and vast. Anyone can have fun in this game i just love it
  6. Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  7. Sep 12, 2022
    9
    If you're a veteran fan, this remade trilogy is a dream come true. If you're not, it's about time you met everyone's favorite dragon! It's an awesome comeback.
  8. Dec 11, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of fun at the cost of two controllers.

    The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is just what it says: All the three classic Spyro games, remade and packed into one disc.

    I was always fan of the Spyro games and immediately bought this one when it came out. I had fun playing all the games in order, collecting every gem, egg and rescuing all the dragons. Even got so far to collect all the PlayStation trophies the game, which was a hard but fun challenge.

    The first game was easy, and I casually finished it. It was also the game I played the most back in the day, so it was not that hard. It was just as good as I remembered. Great platforming, various levels with unique themes, fun enemies and overall, a wonderful experience.

    However, the second one, Ripto’s Rage! will always be my arch nemesis. As stated in the title of the review, I broke two controllers in pure rage and hatred (yes, I know I have problems), it is still as bad as the original game, no, much worse, I think.

    This can all be linked to one element: Hunter and his bullsh!t. All the mini games, timed stages and “fly trough hoops” challenges to get an orb (which you need) where the worst experience I ever had with a platforming adventure game in my life. They made me so mad that I broke my PS4 controllers and needed to get two new ones. The worst part was the “motivational middle finger” that Hunter gave you when you lost the challenge for the millionth time.

    His smirking, his taunting and “Skater Dude” attitude (“Hey bro, better luck next time haha”), combined with the brutal, unforgivable, criminally hard orb challenges made my life miserable. The time limit is ridiculous, and you need to be a god who can bend time and space to complete everything in the given time. The worst part was to see that ugly smiling face of that disformed excuse of a feline again, when he laughs at you and your whole family, stating he is better than you, and then motivates you to try again. It was pure torture.

    Many times, I thought: “This is just a game, why all the rage,” but then I realized I just wanted to see that stupid furball cry in defeat and shame when I finally beat his ass and drank his tears.

    So, now that that has been clarified, moving on.

    The third game, Year of the Dragon, made me calm down again and the fun and joy were back. No more Hunter and his “Hippie challenges,” now he just wants to get laid with Bianca and create some freak offspring, but that is not my concern. Yes, the “challenges” and mini games are back, but they are way less frustrating and impossible then the second game. Although still hard as bricks, it felt more like the first game in which the challenge was just right, and I enjoyed this sequel like I used to back then.

    The graphical upgrade in the Reignited Trilogy is nice and polished, however the frame rate and stuttering sometimes is terrible. There were moments in which it was almost unplayable, and I played on a PS4 Pro, so it should manage it fine.

    Collecting all the trophies in this game is my second biggest personal achievement in gaming, besides Postal 2 on Postal difficulty. The main tribute for this is, you guessed it, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage.

    So, in short, I had fun playing the Reignited Trilogy, with the exception of the second game, which I never touch again in my life.

    Still recommend the Remastered Trilogy.
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  9. Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Best way to play original trilogy of Spyro series. Game has great graphics and gameplay's still fantastic after about 20-25 years since realesed first Spyro game.
  10. Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  11. 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!
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  12. 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.
  13. May 12, 2021
    8
    One of those games where you just dont want to think to hard, and just collect gems. Fun to zone out on and just play through. Beautiful art style and catchy music. Some of the mini-games in Spyro 3 were painful to play though.
  14. 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!
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  15. Feb 7, 2019
    8
    Una muy buena recopilación remasterizada. Las únicas pegas que le puedo sacar son el rendimiento (30fps y un motion blur excesivo) y algunos diseños de personajes y sus voces.
  16. Dec 30, 2018
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Punkte: 81/100
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  17. Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Le doy un 8 porque por lo general la gente no mira las reviews neutrales. Sin embargo, mi verdadera nota es un 5, y estos son mis argumentos para aquellos que tengan interés o hype por revivir su infancia y aun estén tratando de decidirse.

    En primer lugar, todos los diseños son infantiles rozando el extremo, no es algo puntual sino la norma. No cabe duda de que los poligonos tenían su
    Le doy un 8 porque por lo general la gente no mira las reviews neutrales. Sin embargo, mi verdadera nota es un 5, y estos son mis argumentos para aquellos que tengan interés o hype por revivir su infancia y aun estén tratando de decidirse.

    En primer lugar, todos los diseños son infantiles rozando el extremo, no es algo puntual sino la norma. No cabe duda de que los poligonos tenían su encanto, pero el rediseño de personajes ha sido excesivo, quitándoles su encanto al infantilizarlos; esto no sucede solo con los personajes principales y secundarios, sino también con los bosses, que por poner ejemplos los de spyro 3 tenían un porte mínimamente amenazante que ahora luce más bien ridículo. Una buena comparativa es lo que hicieron con Drek en la reimaginación de Ratchet and Clank, el problema es el mismo pero elevado al cuadrado.

    En segundo lugar. El doblaje es una maldita tragedia. Voces estereotipicas, sin personalidad, que parece que estén leyendo un guión; y cuando no, nos encontramos con voces forzadas que poco o nadia tiene que ver con el juego original. Es absurdo, ¿si te dejan poner la música original que les cuesta dar la opción de poner el doblaje original?

    En definitiva, les salió bien con crash y han decidido explotar la nostalgia, al menos a mi me ha dejado un mal sabor de boca que deteriora los buenos recuerdos en relación a esta obra. Si ustedes buscan revivir su infancia, por favor no comentan el error que yo he cometido, descarguen los originales en emulador de manera gratuita.
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  18. 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.
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  19. 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
  20. Apr 30, 2019
    8
    Spyro was always my favourite platformer/colletathon series, and this enhanced package is everything I could have hoped for. The graphics are nothing short of stunning, the atmosphere is perfectly captured and gameplay is tweaked ever so slightly for that quality-of-life improvement neglected by the recent Crash remakes. However, by sticking almost too rigidly too its original format, theSpyro was always my favourite platformer/colletathon series, and this enhanced package is everything I could have hoped for. The graphics are nothing short of stunning, the atmosphere is perfectly captured and gameplay is tweaked ever so slightly for that quality-of-life improvement neglected by the recent Crash remakes. However, by sticking almost too rigidly too its original format, the age of the game style shows a little and playing through all three entries becomes a bit of a slog by the end.

    Spyro the Dragon is the simplest and least showy of the trilogy, and has such a distinct feel about it, with recurring visual flair. The world are a little bit less lively than its sequels but the revamped, unique dragons are one of the best parts of Reignited for me.

    Ripto's Rage is probably the best entry, expanding infinitely on its predecessor in terms of detail, characters and especially world design. While it succeeds in variety, it loses a bit in atmosphere, as the wolds sometimes don't make sense when placed side-by-side, but the wildly inventive challenges far outstrip the lack of consistency. Some trials (ice popcorn and railway cart spring to mind) are absolutely infuriating in this entry, be warned!

    Year of the Dragon is the final entry and is the most gimmicky, allowing you to play as a variety of crazy characters which is great fun but often detracts from the core Spyro mechanics/gameplay loop. Again, it's far more exciting and varied than the original, but by this stage my patience was wearing a bit thin!

    A word of advice - tackle each of the games with a break in between to break up the monotony and stop yourself poking holes in the admittedly solid gameplay loop! This said, these remakes are lovingly crafted and more than make up for the lackluster Crash series last year. Collecting absolutely everything in the game is easier and more satisfying than ever, and you'll net three platinum trophies in no time compared to other games! Alongside Resident Evil 2, remakes are killing it recently!
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  21. 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!
  22. Jun 2, 2020
    8
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy
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  23. Jul 2, 2020
    8
    I have never played the original Spyro games because I only had an N64 at that time and no Playstation, so I have absolutely NO nostalgia for these game at all. That being said, the remaster really brought these games into the modern age because they look and play absolutely FANTASTIC. I am pretty unforgiving when it comes to camera and controls and I am pleased to say that there's reallyI have never played the original Spyro games because I only had an N64 at that time and no Playstation, so I have absolutely NO nostalgia for these game at all. That being said, the remaster really brought these games into the modern age because they look and play absolutely FANTASTIC. I am pretty unforgiving when it comes to camera and controls and I am pleased to say that there's really not that much to complain about here, minus a few exceptions like the hard-to-control dash when you're doing precise platforming or the skateboard trick controls in Spyro 3.

    These games are pretty easy, short, and light on story, which makes them a lot of fun to play in between more demanding titles. Rarely though, there's an insane difficulty spike. One particular boss in Spyro 2 especially comes to mind. This is also an occurence where the controls and camera unfortunately work against, instead of for you.

    Nevertheless, I'd say that overall, Spyro 2 is my favourite out of the bunch. The first one is a little bland and random and seems very "video-gamey" in general. The second game feels much more like an interconnected world; the levels and characters are very inspired, there's a little progression to each of them and unique missions inside; and the overworlds are a lot more atmospheric and intricate. There's now also a use for the tons of gems you collect all the time in the form of unlocking abilities. In the first game, you didn't even really know why you should collect gems, other than to get 100% completion.

    The third game tries to expand upon the second one and to one-up it with more playable characters, skateboarding (did Tony Hawk come out between the second and the third game by any chance?), and other little segments that are seperate from the main levels, but I have to say, while most of these are fun (the last skateboarding level can suck my d**k, though), they feel kind of unnecessary and tacked-on just for the sake of making a BIGGER sequel. Spyro 2 just feels more cohesive and inspired and, if I ever replay one of these games, it's probably going to be the second one. Also, what happened with the Rhynocs in the last world of Spyro 3? That was one of my favourite things about the game up until then, seeing the Rhynocs in different costumes for every level. In the last world, they just disappear for the most part and are replaced by regular enemies. What gives?

    Overall, these games are pure, simple video game fun. If you're looking for an intense challenge or an amazing story, you're going to have to look elsewhere. Spyro also never reaches the intricate platforming genius of the Mario titles. But if you're just looking to have a good, simple time for a few hours, you're absolutely in the right place.
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  24. Nov 26, 2018
    8
    Loved it, got this game together with Melbits World and I'll be playing with family all Xmas!
  25. 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.
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  26. 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
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  27. 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.
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  28. Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Not a perfect remake, but you can tell that the developers really cared about this franchise. I think the only thing keeping this from being a perfect remaster was time. It seems like Activision may have been rushing the developers to get this out.
  29. 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.
  30. Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Este remake de Spyro es fabuloso, Toys For Bob ha hecho un trabajo esplendido con este remake. Si tengo que decir la verdad, siempre he preferido Crash Bandicoot sobre Spyro, ya que cuenta con mejores controles, gráficos y una jugabilidad mas frenética y pulida, por lo que era obvio que este remake me gustaría menos que el N Sane Trilogy, sin embargo, objetivamente hablando puedo decir queEste remake de Spyro es fabuloso, Toys For Bob ha hecho un trabajo esplendido con este remake. Si tengo que decir la verdad, siempre he preferido Crash Bandicoot sobre Spyro, ya que cuenta con mejores controles, gráficos y una jugabilidad mas frenética y pulida, por lo que era obvio que este remake me gustaría menos que el N Sane Trilogy, sin embargo, objetivamente hablando puedo decir que ambos están a la par y que no tienen nada que envidiarse el uno al otro, ya que Spyro Reignited Trilogy cuenta con la posibilidad de escuchar la banda sonora original (cosa que el N Sane no tiene), y un estilo artístico increíble. Se da muchísimas mas libertades a diferencia del Crash que si jugaste al original, reconocerás todo el mapeado, enemigos, etc. a la primera. Ademas cuenta con la opción para poner el mapa en los 3 juegos, cosa que considero un gran acierto! Ya que no se porque en el original habían quitado el mapa en la tercera entrega y eso lo considere un punto negativo, pero en el remake lo han solucionado. Aunque algunos de los fallos del original siguen estando.... Ciertas misiones blandas, aburridas y parecidas entre si, navegación algo confusa, etc. No es como con el N Sane Trilogy que hicieron arreglos a nivel general como el incluir el modo contrarreloj en los 3 juegos, arreglar el sistema de guardado y la manera de obtener la gema en el primer juego, tener contador de cajas en el primer y segundo juego, las rondas bonus en la primera entrega, etc. Lo único que se nota que arreglaron como ya dije es el mapa y es algo que tendría que haber estado en los originales desde el principio. Al menos, como ya dije, Spyro Trilogy es un gran trabajo de remake, al igual que con otros remake, recomiendo jugar también al original, ya que ambos estilos artísticos te ofrecerán diferentes apreciaciones del entorno y experiencias. Puedo decir sin duda alguna que Spyro Reignited Trilogy es una de mis remasterizaciones/remake favoritas. Totalmente recomendado para los que jugaron al original como para los que no. Expand
  31. 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.
  32. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Really good remastered. 3 games in one. Great job. Gameplay is perfect and for childs it's a fantastic game.
  33. 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.
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  34. 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
  35. Oct 30, 2021
    8
    Three classics. Three remakes to be venerated. Refined gameplay with excellent controls. Beautiful graphics.
  36. Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  37. Jul 16, 2020
    8
    No pude jugar a la trilogía original en PS1. Con esta remasterización he descubierto tres juegos increíbles que me había perdido. A nivel gráfico esta remasterización cumple con creces. Los escenarios y los personajes están muy bien diseñados y son muy coloridos. El juego entra por la vista. A nivel de historia es sencilla en los tres. Estamos ante un juego de plataformas con escenariosNo pude jugar a la trilogía original en PS1. Con esta remasterización he descubierto tres juegos increíbles que me había perdido. A nivel gráfico esta remasterización cumple con creces. Los escenarios y los personajes están muy bien diseñados y son muy coloridos. El juego entra por la vista. A nivel de historia es sencilla en los tres. Estamos ante un juego de plataformas con escenarios más o menos amplios dependiendo los niveles en los que los vamos recorriendo para conseguir cristales, objetos coleccionables y más. La banda sonora se ha remasterizado también , aunque si lo prefieres puedes poner la original. En este juego también hay jefes, los cuales tiene su dificultad y en ocasiones me he llegado a frustrar porque me vencían bastantes veces. El protagonista, Spyro, tiene habilidades como saltar, volar o lanzar llamaradas para vencer a los enemigos. Muy sencillo todo, pero efectivo a la hora de jugar. Una remasterización que no te puedes perder. Muy disfrutable. Expand
  38. Jul 13, 2020
    8
    Este juego me fascino, tiene muy Buenos detalles respecto a las entregar originales, lastima que algunas vez he tenido una caida de fps. Pero es un exelente titulo y lo recomiendo.
  39. Oct 30, 2020
    8
    A real blast from the past with tonnes of improvements.

    The spyro trilogy is back! The development team have done a really great job to keep the original look and feel of the game but brought it up to next gen feel and functionality. Game plays very simply and is still great fun to play even 25 years after the original release! A nostalgia kick for original players but feels like a new
    A real blast from the past with tonnes of improvements.

    The spyro trilogy is back! The development team have done a really great job to keep the original look and feel of the game but brought it up to next gen feel and functionality. Game plays very simply and is still great fun to play even 25 years after the original release! A nostalgia kick for original players but feels like a new game collection for spyro virgins

    Game play lasts about 8/10 hours of game play for each of the 3 games at 100%
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  40. Nov 23, 2020
    8
    Beautiful remaster. I didn't have an opportunity to play the original Spyro, but I had a great fun playing the new version. It's a game for everyone: cute and not difficult for casual players, but also has a potential to master and make it 100%. Graphics is amazing, level design is well-thought and magical. Enjoyable and relaxing platformer
  41. Jan 12, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My top PS4/PS5 list
    1. Ghost of Tsushima 9,7/10
    2. God of War 9,5/10
    3. Other for TOP3 Meme
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  42. Jun 16, 2023
    8
    Having never experienced the original trilogy before, I was intrigued to learn where the dragon got his wings before lending his support to the Skylanders franchise. I'll admit after playing this remake, while I still have a soft spot for Spyro's Adventure, I enjoy this edition of Spyro loads more. The original series wasn't just game breaking for the platforming genre, but it was alsoHaving never experienced the original trilogy before, I was intrigued to learn where the dragon got his wings before lending his support to the Skylanders franchise. I'll admit after playing this remake, while I still have a soft spot for Spyro's Adventure, I enjoy this edition of Spyro loads more. The original series wasn't just game breaking for the platforming genre, but it was also responsible for crafting gameplay styles that appealed to all ages.

    This is a cartoon, fantasy adventure at its finest. It's got gorgeous colors, a good sense of visual humor, and it's inhabited by both adorable and terrifying creatures. It's a great way to release stress by exploring a big open world full of personality and pizazz...though if you're not careful, you may gain stress if you get stuck on an annoying mini game or two.

    Yeah, this trilogy may not be perfect whether you play the original or the remake. But having access to a three in one game with refined controls, legendary graphics, and catchy music can make your heart soar in the long run.
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  43. Dec 4, 2021
    8
    Amazing 3 games. Toys for Bob did a great job. Second and third game are lacking some polish, but in general it is a fantastic Trilogy.
  44. Nov 15, 2022
    8
    No pude jugar en su momento a la trilogía original, pero esta adaptación me ha encantado.
  45. Feb 3, 2023
    8
    It looks beautiful, although it seems a bit expensive to me, since there are few hours of play, although this saga needed these remasters
  46. Feb 17, 2023
    8
    The original games are great and this remake does justice to them…atleast the first two. The third game was extremely buggy in some parts, for example the yeti skating sections are an actual mess (fortunately it’s buggy in favor of the player lol).
  47. Jan 8, 2020
    7
    Three great games from PS1 era with first one being the best. Third is quite buggy so didn't finish it, platinumed other two. Only first game is on the disc, you need to download 2nd and 3rd game. Also, no subtitles, that was quite a disappointment for a 2018 release from AAA publisher. I rate 1st game 9, 2nd and 3rd are 7-8 range. Because of publisher stuff and bugs on 3rd game I rate it 7/10
  48. 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.
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  49. 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.
  50. Nov 20, 2018
    7
    I loved this trilogy when I was a kid, and for the most part the devs did a good job bringing it to 2018. Game looks great for the most part. It's kind of how I imagined it would look when I was a kid. It doesn't exactly capture the magical feel of the first game, but I don't think that would be possible anyways. Year of the Dragon is buggy at parts, and it's the weakest of the trilogy inI loved this trilogy when I was a kid, and for the most part the devs did a good job bringing it to 2018. Game looks great for the most part. It's kind of how I imagined it would look when I was a kid. It doesn't exactly capture the magical feel of the first game, but I don't think that would be possible anyways. Year of the Dragon is buggy at parts, and it's the weakest of the trilogy in my opinion. The score is actually pretty good, and the option to revert back to the original score is nice. The reason why I don't give it a higher score is because it made me realize that the games aren't as good as I remember. But if you're a fan of the originals, this will generally be a pleasant experience for you and Toys For Bob handled Spyro and his friends very well. Expand
  51. Feb 18, 2019
    7
    Reignited? Well more like refurbished by a cheaper carpenter.

    To put this review in perspective i have to share that i played the original games on Playstation One (Spyro 1&2) so my idea of what's great about this game is also based on what it used to be. So here we go. I have to say i'm dissappointed by this "Remaster" as i feel all the good parts have been replaced by cheap assets.
    Reignited? Well more like refurbished by a cheaper carpenter.

    To put this review in perspective i have to share that i played the original games on Playstation One (Spyro 1&2) so my idea of what's great about this game is also based on what it used to be. So here we go.

    I have to say i'm dissappointed by this "Remaster" as i feel all the good parts have been replaced by cheap assets. I'm talking about the music, sounds and character voices. All used to be very funny yet serious enough to be gripped. Toys for Bob decided to remove it all (except for the original music, that's still optionally available) and replace it with boring almost unhearable crap. The characters now look and sound as if they were ripped out of a lazy kids show.

    And what's even more surprising is that they didn't fix any of the original problems! The camera is still a wrestling match to properly use, and somehow gems are now harder to pick up.

    After playing for ten hours i realised all that was done was a new paintjob for a quick buck. I can still enjoy the game as it's core gameplay is still intact, but it's sad to see a lesser version of a game i used to treasure.

    I give this game a 7/10.
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  52. Dec 7, 2018
    7
    Buen juego, divertido y precioso. De esos a los que muchos jugamos en la época de la PS1 y consiguió que nos enamorásemos de los videojuegos. El punto negativo son las políticas abusivas que trae implícito. Tener que descargar 2 de los tres juegos online es una salvajada.
  53. Jan 31, 2019
    7
    I was really excited for this game sense the announcement' i was looking at concept art and small gameplay clips. And 7 mouths later with a delay i got my hands on the game and over all the game is amazing and just as good as i remember but rough round the edges. My favorite in this remade trilogy is Spyro 1. Spyro 2 i prefere the original being my favorite in the original trilogy. Spyro 3I was really excited for this game sense the announcement' i was looking at concept art and small gameplay clips. And 7 mouths later with a delay i got my hands on the game and over all the game is amazing and just as good as i remember but rough round the edges. My favorite in this remade trilogy is Spyro 1. Spyro 2 i prefere the original being my favorite in the original trilogy. Spyro 3 was not made by Toys For Bob (The people who remade 1 and 2) instead made by Sanzaru Games who made games like Sly 4 etc. Anyway over all Spyro 3 is just as all-right as i remember it being' its okay. So this trilogy good. Just good' over all. Expand
  54. Jun 25, 2021
    7
    I never played Spyro as a kid but after a good amount of hype by a friend about the remaster I decided to give it a go and I'm glad I did.

    The gameplay in all three games is more or less the same and that is great because it's mostly good all across the board. The first game barely has any story, the second one tries a bit harder and the third maybe tries a bit too hard but none of that
    I never played Spyro as a kid but after a good amount of hype by a friend about the remaster I decided to give it a go and I'm glad I did.

    The gameplay in all three games is more or less the same and that is great because it's mostly good all across the board. The first game barely has any story, the second one tries a bit harder and the third maybe tries a bit too hard but none of that really matters because at their core these are collectathon games for kids and you only really need enough plot to make an excuse for all the running around you're gonna be doing.

    Spyro is fun if a bit shallow as a character and the world around him is interesting enough. When the games keep things simple it's a true joy to play but the problem is that they progressively try to put in more and more unnecessary mechanics and the more you play the more it starts feeling like a chore. At a certain point you are forced to play with other characters who aren't Spyro and they all control poorly and feel like an afterthought. The huge amount of annoying side missions and the growing amount of backtracking you have to go through the more you play is also a notable problem in the later games.

    While I would definitely recommend Spyro The Reignited Trilogy, I'd keep in mind that these are games for children after all and can become a bit too dull.

    One more thing - DO NOT play all three games one after the other like I did. I decided to go for a platinum run on all three games back to back and can surely say there is such a thing as "too much Spyro". By the end of "Year of The Dragon" I never wanted to see that purple little **** ever again.
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  55. Dec 15, 2019
    7
    Great game, but framerate is just awful. Having played this game on both pc and ps4, ps4 version is mediocre in my view. 60 fps should be the norm for such a fast paced game. Loved the pc version, but this is just awful.
  56. Apr 6, 2020
    7
    It does what it promised. It no new invention of the game, just better graphics. I expected a bit more
  57. Jun 15, 2020
    7
    This would be a great remake if not for technical issues holding it back, especially the framerate problems that somehow really made this way less enjoyable for me than it should be. Shame, because artists did a fantastic job.
  58. Jun 25, 2020
    7
    A Smashing blast from the past. Spyro is a great platformer that will have you run from one side of the map to the other collecting items.

    Spyro 1 is a 9/10 experience that introduces you to Spyro and sets you the goal of rescuing the dragons. It's simple but being a remaster of an old 1 explains it. Simply put its good Spyro 2 is a 10/10 For me the best of the series, game play is
    A Smashing blast from the past. Spyro is a great platformer that will have you run from one side of the map to the other collecting items.

    Spyro 1 is a 9/10 experience that introduces you to Spyro and sets you the goal of rescuing the dragons. It's simple but being a remaster of an old 1 explains it. Simply put its good

    Spyro 2 is a 10/10 For me the best of the series, game play is similar with a plethora of new elements. You get a cool cut scene when entering a world and another when leaving The bosses re interesting and especially Ripto.

    Spyro 3 is a 5/10 i feel like as the last of it trilogy it droped the ball. The gameplay resemples the 1st NOT the 2nd. there no cut scenes to the world and they tried to tell a story simmilar to 1 but Eggs instead of f=dragons. They also introduce 4 new playable characters(kangaroo,pinguin,monkey,yeti) 2 of them are fun to use and 2 not.The boss battles in compare to the Riptos Rage(2nd) really dropped the ball.
    its a Gae worth playing
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  59. Jul 31, 2020
    7
    Great remake. Beautiful, cute, nostalgic and more fun to play than ever. Game world is simply gorgeous. It does lose steam after the 1st game but thats due to the original 1st game being simpler but more focused than its follow ups. In my opinion, better remake than Crash N'Sane trilogy.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. Dec 13, 2020
    6
    I bought my PS4 only because of this game, was a great fan of the original trilogy many years ago, and still play it from time to time with emulators. It is unfortunately very visible that the developers didn't have access to he original code: everything is *almost* good. Graphics are stunning, music is great as always... but otherwise it feels like a step back from the originals. CameraI bought my PS4 only because of this game, was a great fan of the original trilogy many years ago, and still play it from time to time with emulators. It is unfortunately very visible that the developers didn't have access to he original code: everything is *almost* good. Graphics are stunning, music is great as always... but otherwise it feels like a step back from the originals. Camera is even worse than in the old version, it's the real enemy, not Gnasty Gnorc. Maps are slightly different, by a few pixels: there are jumps and glides that I can make blindly in the original, but in the remake I struggle for 20 minutes. This might come from a bit different controls too.

    This is not a bad game at all - but don't bother, if you want to relive your childhood. But I think it is more entertaining for players not familiar with the original.
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  64. Feb 23, 2021
    6
    I am a lifelong Spyro fan and, naturally, was very excited for the return of the franchise. I bought the game day one and have played through the whole trilogy multiple times. Initially, I though that these remakes may actually trump the originals for me due to the improved controls. After several replays, I have realised I prefer the originals more. If you are new to Spyro or have notI am a lifelong Spyro fan and, naturally, was very excited for the return of the franchise. I bought the game day one and have played through the whole trilogy multiple times. Initially, I though that these remakes may actually trump the originals for me due to the improved controls. After several replays, I have realised I prefer the originals more. If you are new to Spyro or have not played any of the trilogy for years, then the reignited trilogy is an easy recommendation. Spyro Reignited Trilogy is an accesible collection of three of gaming's greatest platformers and quite possibly the best looking and most impressive games on the PSX. This is a great way for kids and adults to start their journey with the franchise. For me and other fans, however, the originals will always be best and not just due to nostalgia. Although the reignited trilogy is not majorly glitchy, there is no denying the fair share of bugs present here, with some being game-breaking. The original trilogy was a much more polished experience. Some of the voice acting is another gripe I have with reignited. Despite Tom Kenny's return, the original character of Spyro is completely lost. Gone is the snarky, reluctant, 90's-era attitude, replaced with acting that wouldn't be out of place in Paw Patrol. This carries over to other characters to, especially Bianca, Hunter and the Sorceress. I personally loathe Hunter's new voice and character, but I digress. The direction is clearly at fault here as the actors who returned can still perform. The cutscenes also undermine the character of Spyro. A great example of this is the Summer Forest cutscene in Spyro 2. In the original, Spyro was not exactly pleased to be lumbered with the work he'd just been given. In Reignited, Spyro seems raring to go and behaves in a really cutesy way. While I am excited for the seemingly inevitable Spyro 4, I am a bit sad due to the Spyro franchise not really feeling like Spyro to me anymore? I loved the first two TFB skylanders games, but perhaps the now dissolved VV would of been a better choice for the trilogy due to their faithfulness to the originals (if NSane is anything to go off of.) Controls for Spyro are different but good, and Agent 9 and Sgt Byrd control MUCH better. New life has been breathed into these characters.

    Visually, the game looks great for the most part. I personally prefer the simplistic yet beautiful visuals of the original but this is just my preference. The lighting and random tint can look a bit strange in some areas. Some character designs, mainly enemies, are strange too. The Soundtrack is fully remastered, with tracks being made dynamic, which is a nice touch. Performance on PS4/Xbox One/Switch is... ok. The framerate drops below 30 quite often, and (optional) motion blur is excessive. The original Copeland masterpieces are included also and remain unrivaled. (Best OST's ever. Shush. ;))

    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a nice little package for newcomers but may not fully satisfy long-time fans. Detractors of Reignited, such as myself, seem to be the minority so TFB must of done something right. There is no denying the value here, and children who may not have access to a PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, PS Vita or an emulator will get to experience this incredible trilogy.

    The fact that only one game was on the disc at launch is disgusting and no doubt harmed the sales and developers. Hopefully this practise does not continue in the future.
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  65. Dec 1, 2018
    5
    I'm loving this game. Such a nostalgia trip from my childhood. The other reason why I love this game is is just simply it's such a great game to just sit and relax with.

    If you've never heard of Spyro, you play as a small purple dragon who can fly, has a fire breathing ability, and can sprint or charge to take out stronger enemies. Using these deadly abilities Spyro is tasked with
    I'm loving this game. Such a nostalgia trip from my childhood. The other reason why I love this game is is just simply it's such a great game to just sit and relax with.

    If you've never heard of Spyro, you play as a small purple dragon who can fly, has a fire breathing ability, and can sprint or charge to take out stronger enemies. Using these deadly abilities Spyro is tasked with freeing other dragons who were frozen by a certain bad guy named Nasty Nark. You go to different themed worlds taking out baddies, collecting gems, and finding keys to unlock locked chests.

    The new graphics, courtesy of Unreal Engine, are gorgeous, now only are the graphics very nice looking, smaller details have been added. While the graphics are great, it would be nice to be able to switch between the PS1 graphics and these new updated graphics a la "Halo: Master Chief Collection". Another annoyance that I've found that I would like updated is better control of Spyro's charge, it just feels so sluggish. The rest of the gameplay is very fun.

    So why is this a 7 rating game? Because Activision decided to have only one disc, but they put the vast majority of the games in a download. The download itself is huge, it's like 40+ gbs. So with such a huge download, why even have a physical disk? The ENTIRE reason for me to buy physical editions is I DON'T have to download the game itself and have more than a good amount of my hard drive space used up.

    So with all of this said, the game is very fun. If you like the collecting items RPG game without the RPG, you'll really enjoy this.

    Very fun, very recommended, but Activision "dun screwed up" and made it have a huge download that takes up so much space on my ps4. 9 rating without the huge download.

    Edit:
    I'm taking 2 stars off my review now simply because of the just the absolute "controlling throwing through the window" flights. Just incredibly frustrating, annoying, and not fun at all to play. Hit targets not blowingup , too tight corners causing you to crash, incredibly poorly designed levels force to replay more than 10, 15 times JUST to figure out what the order of enemies to kill is and that's not even including all the times you missed a target and have to restart or crashed and have to restart.

    I'm not for re-doing levels from the original but something has to be done about not just the flight levels, but "Tree Tops" as well. This is a family casual game, not some hardcore AAA game.

    I'm also disappointed in the very lackluster ending to S1. Boss fight felt underwhelming as well as the ending as a whole.
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  66. Nov 14, 2018
    5
    I'll give it points for gameplay, only because the original game already had good gameplay. The amount of game breaking bugs in this game is inexcusable. The amount of people blindly giving it 10/10 "because Spyro" are basically rewarding a dog for bad behavior.

    Pros; -Same gameplay as the PS1 games Cons; -Massive game breaking bugs -Poor performance -A lot of common
    I'll give it points for gameplay, only because the original game already had good gameplay. The amount of game breaking bugs in this game is inexcusable. The amount of people blindly giving it 10/10 "because Spyro" are basically rewarding a dog for bad behavior.

    Pros;

    -Same gameplay as the PS1 games

    Cons;

    -Massive game breaking bugs
    -Poor performance
    -A lot of common graphical glitches
    -No attempt to compress the game to fit on disc
    -Disc literally requires 40GB download the play the whole game
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  67. 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.
  68. May 9, 2019
    4
    I will review my remake feelings based on Rypto's Rage, since it's the main point of Spyro.

    First impression is the game selector, feels like you're in wallpaper selector made within 5 minutes, not animated and cheap. Main menu without Insomniac-like humor and without that lovely ringing sounds of menu selection. Just straight to the intro. Missing loading screen in fairy tale book
    I will review my remake feelings based on Rypto's Rage, since it's the main point of Spyro.

    First impression is the game selector, feels like you're in wallpaper selector made within 5 minutes, not animated and cheap.
    Main menu without Insomniac-like humor and without that lovely ringing sounds of menu selection. Just straight to the intro. Missing loading screen in fairy tale book style.

    Then the intro. Where's that shining and floating golden letters on the 'Dragon Shores' gate? Damn, they were fascinating.
    Old game kept you focused on expressive characters, gems, orbs and gates, in this new you don't know where to start looking. Overdetalised character faces merge with overly detailed terrain. It feels like designer couldn't stop his pencil on wacom display to add more and more.
    I even didn't get what's happening in intro, so later I went back to ps1 youtube video to make sense.

    First run.

    Throwing flames doesn't give such satisfaction.
    Originally, each flame felt like you throw a fist and it faces terrain with a distinctive sound and push of head.
    You feel how you punch enemies with fire. You feel how you blow baskets and vases. You felt like you burst and smash.
    Nowadays, it feels like it's made of paper and flame bursts out of Spyro like a gentle gas burner.
    Timings between bursts have been decreased and you can literally spam with fires around. Moving camera would move the burst in air, making it easy to burn out whatever you see without being satisfied that you got a precise hit, knocked off and won the fight.

    Orbs. Orbs is the main charm and obsession in this game, when you chase a quest and looking forward to a reward.
    Remember that moments, when an Orb jumps up and down with Spyro's head following it (proving it's precious metal compound and real weight), and that feeling of your overwhelming joy? When they gift it to you out of pocket. And then that zzap sound with Zoe?

    It's not there anymore. They don't even feel it. Orb just static and disappear in the air, and no more that famous zzap sounds. It feels like chinese replica. You feel cheated there as someone kicks your childhood memories.

    Gems. After level is finished, they don't show off and fly all to your chest. Their counter just decrease with timer and that's all. LMAO, are you lazy? You must be whipped for this.

    The fundamental satisfactions is broken.

    Gems picking up sound is not as bright as old one. Vase blow out sound not that smashy. 'Colossus' level sing is nonsense. Water is not that transparent. View through Gates is foggy and not charming.

    Pause menu design tells you there's no more genius hands on this game. It's like freelancer did mobile menu, while it was a white book with moving pages.
    Passive camera by default, motion blur until March 2019 patch.
    Who on the earth could make this with Spyro?

    Honestly they should had been make 1 with 2 and then optionally release 3, since first two requires big efforts and they carry all the fame to PlayStation platform.

    Extremely frustrated since I do realize they won't make any changes anymore.
    Thank you anyway.
    Sigh.
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  69. 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.
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  70. Feb 16, 2019
    3
    *DISC COPY ONLY HAS "SPYRO THE DRAGON"! YOU HAVE TO DOWNLOAD 50+GB IN ORDER TO PLAY THE OTHER TWO TITLES!
    I bought a disc copy because Frontier won't install Fiber optic in my neighborhood (my internet sucks). I was curious when I saw a huge update start downloading when I installed the game but thought nothing of it and eagerly started playing the first Spyro. The next day after beating
    *DISC COPY ONLY HAS "SPYRO THE DRAGON"! YOU HAVE TO DOWNLOAD 50+GB IN ORDER TO PLAY THE OTHER TWO TITLES!
    I bought a disc copy because Frontier won't install Fiber optic in my neighborhood (my internet sucks). I was curious when I saw a huge update start downloading when I installed the game but thought nothing of it and eagerly started playing the first Spyro. The next day after beating it, I wanted to start playing the second one but upon going back to the main menu I notice a prompt at the bottom of the screen saying "Some levels require download. Internet connection required".

    Now I'm sitting here wondering why the hell I paid $40 for a incomplete game. I'm honestly stunned that Activision & Toys For Bob thought this was acceptable! So now I have to wait for my sloth of a internet connection to finish downloading before I can even play the next two titles I PAID FOR!

    Besides that the First Spyro game was awesome! I enjoyed every minute of it and loved how the dragons were redone. Platformer games have their obvious draw backs and frustrations but overall a very enjoyable experience. The environments are well done and the music is just how I remember it but modernized. I loved how the revamped the enemies and update the audio for them while still maintaining that retro feel.

    This game would receive a higher score if ALL THREE GAMES WERE ON THE DISC! Yet again a company promises one thing and delivers short of it. Instead of it being call a "Trilogy" they should of packaged it as "Spyro the Dragon" because that is the only game you can play with a disc copy!
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  71. Feb 4, 2023
    3
    Let's start by saying I have only play one Spyro game before this, called:
    The legend of spyro: The Eternal Night and that game was fine. This one, on the other hand... I don't see how anyone above 6 years old would enjoy this. I like semi-serious games like Ratchet and Clank but this one is simply too childish and thus boring, both in aesthetics and gameplay.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
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  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
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  77. 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?
  78. 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.
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  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. Jun 13, 2021
    0
    the game would be fine if not for the god awful camera and controls, not to mention awkward and sudden difficulty spikes. the entire game is awkward and unbalanced. straight bad by today's standards and honestly the worst platforming motion controls ever.
  83. Sep 29, 2022
    0
    Bad game
    It didn't give me ketchup
    Why isn't ketchup in the game Vycyfyfyf6f6dyfyf6f6fyf
  84. May 22, 2023
    0
    How do people like this game? This game is BORING and SLOW and AWFUL. F*ck this game
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 80
  2. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. 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!
  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]