The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 9 out of 30
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  1. JPK
    Jun 7, 2019
    8
    Pretty Good 2nd Round
    Eternal Night isn’t as strong as it’s predecessor, but it comes close.
  2. Krossbone
    Feb 20, 2021
    9
    This game, while not as amazing as its follow-up, Dawn of the Dragon, is an extremely well-designed experience. The controls are tight, it introduces the new mechanics of "Dragon TIme" (so much for the critics' complaints about lack of innovation), and is an extremely fun, if difficult experience. It takes Spyro and puts him in one of the most well-executed dark platformers to come fromThis game, while not as amazing as its follow-up, Dawn of the Dragon, is an extremely well-designed experience. The controls are tight, it introduces the new mechanics of "Dragon TIme" (so much for the critics' complaints about lack of innovation), and is an extremely fun, if difficult experience. It takes Spyro and puts him in one of the most well-executed dark platformers to come from the 2000s, putting huge emphasis on the story, and in that regard, Eternal Night's story is ballsy, with its enticing ending and character development throughout (no spoilers here though).

    Think of this game as the Dark Souls of platformers: dark but good storytelling, with huge difficulty spikes and emphasis on combat. While some complain about said difficulty spikes, I find that counterproductive. Difficulty isn't an outright negative. While Eternal Night can be unfair (at times), it provides you with a perfectly ample moveset for dealing with the harder moments of the game, harken back to the introduction of Dragon Time.

    Overall, pick it up if you're looking for a difficult time, or just a dark platformer.    … Expand
  3. WarioBR
    Aug 1, 2019
    2
    The graphics and sound are good, but the unnecessary difficulty makes this game totally frustrating.
  4. BeckyB.
    Jan 6, 2008
    1
    This is the worst of the Spyro games. IT is missing all that I played it for previously. Too bad. They have ruined Spyro. He just isn't the same.
  5. EttörillöP.
    Oct 30, 2007
    9
    Excellent game hidden under a bad box art. It could have been a 10 because of its well structured story, exciting & wide playability, great voice acting, good sound effects and atmosphere & above all a really fun game. The only thing I can´t believe are those pathetic graphics taken from a dark period between N64 & gamecube, is like if you were playing on an early demo or on a Excellent game hidden under a bad box art. It could have been a 10 because of its well structured story, exciting & wide playability, great voice acting, good sound effects and atmosphere & above all a really fun game. The only thing I can´t believe are those pathetic graphics taken from a dark period between N64 & gamecube, is like if you were playing on an early demo or on a sketch of an unpolished stage idea… Expand
  6. BeckyM
    May 4, 2008
    10
    I loved spryo for a long time and when it was given to me as a present i thought it was going to be terrible cause it was on the wii, but I honestly have fallen in love with the game again. The graphics are amazing and the voice couldnt be better. Plus who doesnt love a game with a cute purple dragon that can kick some major but.
  7. JuddM
    Jun 5, 2009
    6
    Although it starts out quite interesting, overall Eternal Night is dreary, dark and incredibly repetitive. Many boss fights are re-hashes or direct copies with new models from the previous game. The abilities are the same, although now they are less powerful, less practical, and burn through your magic bar at a remarkable rate, making all but fire pointless except for solving puzzles. Although it starts out quite interesting, overall Eternal Night is dreary, dark and incredibly repetitive. Many boss fights are re-hashes or direct copies with new models from the previous game. The abilities are the same, although now they are less powerful, less practical, and burn through your magic bar at a remarkable rate, making all but fire pointless except for solving puzzles. Having to relearn them as you go makes no sense, A few hours playing it will have you craving a bit of sunshine and bright colour. The environments are all dark and dreary and depressing.… Expand
  8. DanielY
    Dec 1, 2009
    1
    Everything that I loved about the original Playstation Spyro games is gone. I applaud Sierra's courage in reinventing such an established game. However, it fails to recapture the persistently popular elements that had made Spyro games so enjoyable. This is the Spyro franchise's death.
  9. RolfH.
    Nov 19, 2007
    9
    A sequel with such great production values, gorgeous graphics, continuation of a solid storyline and a ton of stimulating action. And the reprise of some very hard-to-get voice talent. All within one year after the first superb episode! How brilliant is that!...Although I do agree about the box-art. But then that's not down to the guys who made this episode. Vivendi's marketing A sequel with such great production values, gorgeous graphics, continuation of a solid storyline and a ton of stimulating action. And the reprise of some very hard-to-get voice talent. All within one year after the first superb episode! How brilliant is that!...Although I do agree about the box-art. But then that's not down to the guys who made this episode. Vivendi's marketing team should have stayed with the first style of box art ,which was mature, represented the darker style well and was eyecatching on the shelf… Expand
  10. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    5
    I don't know how I enjoyed this as a child. Man this is a really mediocre game.

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#60 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#70 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Game Informer
    63
    Spyro's gameplay works just like it's suppose to--just like it has in every other game in the last decade, so it feels like the development team just phoned this one in. [Nov 2007, p.142]
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  2. Play Magazine
    85
    What Insomniac began Krome have now made completely their own, taking Spyro from a lighthearted adventure to a hardcore dark platformer. [Nov 2007, p.56]
  3. GameZone
    67
    The gameplay is fine but it really needs freshening up to make it more appealing.
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