Spyro Reignited Trilogy

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 148 Ratings

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  1. rebster
    Sep 4, 2023
    7
    Fun and nostalgic games. I find it therapeutic to sit back at the end of the day and just collect gems on Spyro. I think it's great that every game in the trilogy is more creative than the last and given that I played each game directly after each other it definitely kept things interesting and kept me engaged.

    It loses points for me because I felt like there were some things that you    Fun and nostalgic games. I find it therapeutic to sit back at the end of the day and just collect gems on Spyro. I think it's great that every game in the trilogy is more creative than the last and given that I played each game directly after each other it definitely kept things interesting and kept me engaged.

    It loses points for me because I felt like there were some things that you just could not figure out without looking them up. Also the 2nd and 3rd games require quite a bit of back tracking if you want to collect all the gems and eggs and I'm not really a fan of that. Was also a bit laggy at times and the controls in the speedway levels tended to be a bit finicky.    … Expand
  2. ND-Bringer
    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, catchy music, and availability on multiple consoles gives the entire world a chance to experience what made the purple dragon so magical to begin with. Back when I played Skylanders Trap Team in middle school, I used to take my mini Spyro figure, and try to recreate the enjoyment of the original game. Breaking every object in sight pretending to one hundred percent the level. Of course it was Trap Team, so that would always remain an impossible dream thanks to the expensive requirements.

    I've experienced three games that capture audiences in three unique ways. Spyro One is one hundred percent platforming for classic gamers. Spyro Two is seventy percent platforming and thirty percent mini games, for gamers that like to mix it up here and there. And Spyro Three is sixty percent platforming and forty percent mini games. Whenever one game feels lacking, you can switch to the next for a change of pace. It's like Skylanders...only you don't have to spend your life savings buying to access the entire game. Around here, we have Moneybags for that role.

    This game is a reminder of what made Spyro good to begin with. In the beginning of Skylanders they tried to make him appealing to the teen demographic in the beginning, but that was a huge mistake looking back. Spyro the Dragon wasn't just entertaining kids, Insomniac wanted to make a game that would entertain everyone who owned a Playstation, young and experienced. Skylanders will have its fans, but Spyro will remain to be a gaming legend with this remake acting as support.    … Expand
  3. JAG7
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Another Activision crap. Looks cute and alll and at the first levels is fun but the controls are mediocre making a big artificial difficulty, specially at the end game. I push through to the end but it’s frustrating
  4. empowell
    Jan 17, 2023
    8
    This was a fun visit down memory lane and I thought was worth the buy. The updated graphics looked great.
  5. AnastaCelest
    Jul 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a great rendition of the originals. Everything is incredibly remastered. The artist vision portrayed gives all three games the awe of a new experience. It's been a blast to revisit an old favorite.… Expand
  6. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    this game has not a good gameplay like the old spyros games. feels so empty
  7. Ventu
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy es una remasterización de la trilogía original que está llena de encanto y nostalgia. Tiene unos personajes y diseños muy bonitos, y derrocha magia en todos sus apartados. La adaptación a Switch está muy bien hecha, sin problemas de rendimiento. Es un plataformas totalmente recomendable para todos los públicos, con un muy buen equilibrio entre desafío, coleccionismoSpyro Reignited Trilogy es una remasterización de la trilogía original que está llena de encanto y nostalgia. Tiene unos personajes y diseños muy bonitos, y derrocha magia en todos sus apartados. La adaptación a Switch está muy bien hecha, sin problemas de rendimiento. Es un plataformas totalmente recomendable para todos los públicos, con un muy buen equilibrio entre desafío, coleccionismo y accesibilidad. El único punto negativo sería que esta versión solo incluye el primer juego en el cartucho, el 2 y el 3 hay que descargarlos.… Expand
  8. D0MlNlK
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    This game it's my all childhood! I love new graphic, but camera is still not best. For every fun of Spyro.
  9. Jesus2323
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    Lo mismo de siempre, la calidad de esta version es muy inferior a la de otras consolas
  10. bullshark
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    A pretty solid group of games with great visuals and gameplay. However, there's not much Crash Bandicoot doesn't have, and both are outdone by Mario. Great for an on-the-road game.
  11. Icepacman
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game I have ever played I like Spyro and the gameplay is really fun… Expand
  12. B4H4G0
    Jul 25, 2021
    9
    This game is a masterful remake of a classic series that only makes me want Spyro 4 to happen more than ever. The graphics are a perfect upgrade. The voice acting is fresh but familiar. And the option to switch between the original soundtrack and that of the remake is another great addition.

    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is another near masterpiece. My only complaint is more of a hardware    This game is a masterful remake of a classic series that only makes me want Spyro 4 to happen more than ever. The graphics are a perfect upgrade. The voice acting is fresh but familiar. And the option to switch between the original soundtrack and that of the remake is another great addition.

    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is another near masterpiece. My only complaint is more of a hardware issue as the frame rate drops and the motion blur is subpar. An otherwise must have for fans of Spyro and other 3-D platformer collect-a-thons who enjoy gaming on the go!    … Expand
  13. Moisty_fan2
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    I love this game. Excellent remake and as far as i can tell there are no relevant bugs .I don't usually enjoy platformers but this game is genuinely fun to play. the kind of game to shut off you're brain and just enjoy when after a long day. If you can get this on a sale definitely go for it.
  14. Syhlcam
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    Excellent remake, les trois jeux sont très jolis, de bon contrôle, d'excellente musique. Seule quelques défauts techniques du portage Switch avec un peu aliasing, de flou mais rien de méchant.
  15. Spyro6785
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Pretty amazing and accurate remake of the original games. It really hits the nostalgia bone but the core gameplay is still very fun.
  16. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    9
    Spyro is one of my favorite videogame characters of all time. I loved playing this collectathon again. In some levels the controls feels a little bit clunky but apart from that its an amazing remake. I hope Activison makes more Spyro the Dragon games like they're doing with Crash.
  17. GregLobstery
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    My first experience with Spyro, These games are a little buggy, but really fun and charming overall.
  18. Sonic12403
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Much like the orange marsupial trilogy that inspired it, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is a great return to form for the franchise, with clean controls, rocking soundtrack, and fantastic presentation, and turned this once dead character, into a a revival souped icon.
  19. Shaner94
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This a truly remarkable collection of classic games, this and the nsane trilogy really bring back memories of 90's for me, i highly recommend this whether your a fan or your just picking up this collection for the first time.
  20. Phuz
    Nov 8, 2020
    2
    I never played the originals, so can't compare. It looks nice but the music is rubbish, it was annoying to listen to, sounds like something I'd expect to hear from a kids tablet game. I just didn't find it fun to play either. It feels like a young child's game that is probably too hard for a young child to play. The whole experience for me feels child like. I love cartoons and anime, soI never played the originals, so can't compare. It looks nice but the music is rubbish, it was annoying to listen to, sounds like something I'd expect to hear from a kids tablet game. I just didn't find it fun to play either. It feels like a young child's game that is probably too hard for a young child to play. The whole experience for me feels child like. I love cartoons and anime, so it's not anything graphical putting me off. Nothing gels. The voice acting, the graphics, the sound amd the gameplay feels like they could have been taken from 4 different games and just slapped together. I don't feel any sense of atmosphere, emotion, or fun when playing, which makes the game unlikable and therefore, unplayable.… Expand
  21. logansmash
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    this is an excellent recreation if you've played the originals, and an excellent collection of games if you haven't. with the music being great, visuals as well, plus the portability factor, but minus the bugs and the low processing power of the switch, and you have a nine out of ten.
  22. Trevorman5
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    Let's start off with the positives: All three games look great, play great, and sound amazing, as I would hope so since they’re from-the-ground-up remasters. This is definitely the Spyro you know and love if you grew up with the original trilogy on the PS1. With a few changes to the games (i.e Gnorcs in Twilight Harbor not using real firearms anymore, Bombo being renamed to Bob, and SpyroLet's start off with the positives: All three games look great, play great, and sound amazing, as I would hope so since they’re from-the-ground-up remasters. This is definitely the Spyro you know and love if you grew up with the original trilogy on the PS1. With a few changes to the games (i.e Gnorcs in Twilight Harbor not using real firearms anymore, Bombo being renamed to Bob, and Spyro 1 now having skill points like in 2 and 3) the games are otherwise unchanged. The muscle memory you acquired playing the original PS1 titles can essentially be re-applied to these games with a little adjustment since you’re going from 5th Gen game mechanics to 8th Gen game mechanics. All the secrets (not exploits though) are still here too. The team at Toys For Bob went above and beyond to put EVERYTHING that was in the original games into these games and even asked fans on Reddit for things they may have missed; that’s what I call dedication. They even made a program called Spyro-Scope to get precise and exact numbers for things like how high Spyro jumps, how far he glades, and the range of his fire breath. Again, dedication. The games are essentially made by fans for fans. They even have some old cheat codes (i.e Squid Skateboard cheat code) in this game for some fun so I recommend looking them up. Not to mention that some of the old cast (Tom Kenny as Spyro from 2 and 3) reprise their roles in this remastered trilogy making it even more nostalgic then before. The music is also pretty well-done. While it’s not entirely a note-for-note remake of Stewart Copeland’s masterpieces for the first 3 games, it gets the job done surprisingly well and does add some things; a pitter patter sound for when you charge and a distortion effect when you’re idle making the music very nice. And the fact that they give you the option to switch from the Reignited soundtrack to the original PS1 soundtrack is such an appreciated feature I’m glad they added. The animations are also amazing, almost Pixar quality. The fluidity, flexibility, and speed of the animations makes you feel like you’re watching an interactive movie when they come on. Even though some of the movies are pre-rendered at 30fps, they still look amazing and incredible. The production values for these remasters are so much better than Insomniac’s original trilogy (as I hope it would be).

    Sadly it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. The physical copy for Nintendo Switch only comes with the first Spyro game on the cartridge, you have to download the other two games onto your system memory or SD Card. Which is funny since the game is 15GB and Activision can definitely afford 16GB cartridges. That’s what I call being unnecessarily cheap, Activision. It sucks even more since the Xbox and PS4 versions DID have this problem, but have been reprinted to have all three games and the update patches on the Blu-Ray discs, meaning no more downloading the last two games. And while all three games have some bugs and glitches, what game doesn’t though, Spyro 3 is sadly the worst offender. With 3 being my favorite out of the trilogy, it was sad to see that Sanzaru Games, the company hired to work on Spyro 3 since Toys For Bob didn’t have time to work on it themselves, didn’t optimize it well enough to make its quality on par with Spyro 1 and 2. In Lost Fleet I was able to trick the game into letting me skate on the acid when I should’ve died on it. I’ve hit multiple invisible objects during the multiple skating mini-games (Lost Fleet and the Snowboarding bonus game being the biggest two), my first battle with the Sorceress ended with me seeing double her in her in-game rendered death scene, multiple enemies getting stuck on walls, the dog in Lost Tombs not instantly disappearing when he goes through the exit portal at the end of the level, and Sparx not picking up green gems. Spyro 3, again, is the least polished game out of this trilogy and that upsets me cause, again, it’s my favorite. While I always have the original PS1 title to go back to, it’s sad that this happened in the first place. And it sucks that the Nintendo Switch version is the only version not to receive a reprint containing all three games and the patches on the cartridge.

    Overall, despite the flaws I listed, I would still recommend this game to Spyro fans new and old. The pros definitely outweigh the cons and these are definitely the definitive ways to experience the games if you can look past all the negatives they have. You’re getting three amazing collectathon games for $40, and sometimes for $20 when it’s on sale, and that’s a price worth paying for them. These three games are prime examples of why the collectathon genre was as popular as it was in the 90s and why it’s making a small comeback as of lately. Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is a must-have for Spyro fans    … Expand
  23. Starfree
    Aug 6, 2020
    6
    Do you love dragons? No?... huh probably won’t like the then. Spyro is by no means a bad game but compared with the other 3D platformers of it’s era, Mario, Crash, Banjo, Jack and Daxer, Sly, Rachet and Clank all of them so good and Spyro holds a candle to none of them. Spyro is just a generic 3D platformer with dragons
  24. Nicklasos
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    The game is awesome! But it is poorly ported to nintendo switch, laggy as hell.
  25. spiritcode55
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    The best part of the game is that it is finally on switch, but that is also it's downfall. Now, don't get me wrong, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was an amazing experience, in terms of game play and graphics, in docked mode. Docked mode being the key there. In handheld there is serious pop in, and there is what i perceive as resolution issues, with me seeing what looks like dots forming onThe best part of the game is that it is finally on switch, but that is also it's downfall. Now, don't get me wrong, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was an amazing experience, in terms of game play and graphics, in docked mode. Docked mode being the key there. In handheld there is serious pop in, and there is what i perceive as resolution issues, with me seeing what looks like dots forming on objects that are further away, but that could be my poor eyesight. Overall, though it has it's graphical issues, I have personally never been one to be a stickler for such things, and as long as the game is good, I have a positive experience. And the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is most definitely a good remaster, and I also really appreciate the attention to what the players want from a new age Spyro game. With things such as a free camera, and other little things like that, it has something for every player. So, in conclusion, the game has some serious graphical issues, but it has a great core, and honestly, as long as you play in docked mode, you won't even notice said issues.… Expand
  26. Gabby48
    Jun 11, 2020
    5
    This is my first time playing the spyro games and I've heard alot about them. It seems like a great game however I feel like the controls aren't tight enough and this can cause alot of grief making the game more frustrating than it should be. Flying levels are so challenging that I'm pretty sure half my game time has go into beating them due to how strict they are with the time. I think ifThis is my first time playing the spyro games and I've heard alot about them. It seems like a great game however I feel like the controls aren't tight enough and this can cause alot of grief making the game more frustrating than it should be. Flying levels are so challenging that I'm pretty sure half my game time has go into beating them due to how strict they are with the time. I think if the controls were better then this would be really fun to play.… Expand
  27. bozoderek
    May 8, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game. Its like going back in time to enjoy my childhood again! Everything is exactly as it should be. The voice acting is fantastic, the dragons are interesting, and the environment is beautifully remastered. On switch, there does appear to be at least some very minor pixelation in some areas but its nothing towrite home about. Overall, this game lives up to the hype.
  28. sheppardpat47
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    It's a really good game, I've bought it after finishing all games at 120, 100, and 117% on the PC version, it was sooo good.. At 144 fps, but then... Came the Switch port, I know the Switch isn't THAT powerful but seriously, when you play Mario Kart 8, and you see Spyro, the difference is stunning, Mario Kart is beautiful and smooth at 60 fps, and Spyro is very beautiful but it's not veryIt's a really good game, I've bought it after finishing all games at 120, 100, and 117% on the PC version, it was sooo good.. At 144 fps, but then... Came the Switch port, I know the Switch isn't THAT powerful but seriously, when you play Mario Kart 8, and you see Spyro, the difference is stunning, Mario Kart is beautiful and smooth at 60 fps, and Spyro is very beautiful but it's not very beautiful at the same time, if you came from PC you will know the difference, but the 30 fps makes some bosses very hard, like Gulp in Spyro 2, it was very very hard !
    But yeah, if you love Spyro, you will love this game, it's hard and challenging, I LOVE IT!    … Expand
  29. Cbear6
    Jan 20, 2020
    3
    They make so much of the game like fighting boss's and chasing egg thieves that the game isn't fun. When you have to repeat the same thing over and over it's frustrating and not fun at all. Other than the graphics the game isn't all that great.
  30. AnnaTheHuman
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Lovely game... or rather games haha, I had never played Spyro before but I must say I really enjoyed my time with all 3 games
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
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  1. Nintendo Insider
    May 6, 2020
    80
    If you’ve not experienced the purple dragon’s adventures before, then playing them in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is absolutely the best way no matter what console you choose. Thankfully, those looking at the Switch port will be happy to know that they’ll be getting the same great experience as everyone else.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    90
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a title that seems good for beginners, while still offering seasoned players plenty to do. [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 71]
  3. Daily Star
    Jan 2, 2020
    80
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is the perfect Christmas gift for old school video game lover. Those whose childhood consisted of gliding around collecting coins, and those who perhaps weren’t as lucky.
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