- Publisher: Sierra Entertainment , Activision
- Release Date: Oct 21, 2008
- Also On: PlayStation 3
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Spyro grows up, flies in company, goes farther, glides over wider scenarios, but he doesn't better himself. The trilogy ends in a videogame which keeps alive the prestige of the franchise, although the power of the dragon should be improved in the future.
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AceGamezWith all the power and advancements in consoles since the original game debuted nearly a decade ago, this game and indeed this whole trilogy has failed to recapture that magic. Maybe it's time for the series to change hands yet again.
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Taking flight for the seemingly last time, Spyro gets regrettably grounded by some debilitating gameplay features, most notably the camera that will have gamers madly spewing fire and brimstone.
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BoomtownIt isn’t perfect, and the repetitive nature of the combat really can grind at times, but if you liked Rare’s Kameo but thought it was let down for being too shallow and not enough platforming then you really shouldn’t be looking any further.
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The graphics are there, the story is there, and the mechanics are just a few tweaks shy of perfect. Yet when it comes to gameplay, that final and most important 10 percent, most folks will find themselves getting bored, lost, annoyed, or all three.
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For fans of the Spyro franchise, and Xbox 360 owners alike, I recommend that you pick this one up at your local rental store before you decided to drop 50 bucks on it.
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If you're the lucky parent of patient children or you're happy enough to relive faded old glories, then you might just find enough here to justify the price. Everyone else should probably steer clear of what could have been a solid platformer, but quickly becomes an all-too-familiar grind.
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There isn't much to say about Spyro, it’s not a game with a lot of depth, nonetheless it is still mildly entertaining.
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Game InformerLong story short, this is a flawed game through and through. Even the most devout Spyro fans should avoid it. [Jan 2009, p.69]
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The combat grows repetitive, but the various power-ups, including fire and electricity, are awesome.
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The good news is that the developers of the respective franchises are trying to regain the glory they once held. The bad news is there’s still a long way to go, especially for our purple dragon friend.
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Lackluster gameplay makes this a disappointing conclusion to the Legend of Spyro series.
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The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon offers fast jump ’n’ run-adventure-action, which especially kids will enjoy. Compared to the latest Crash Bandicoot the game seems to be more grown-up and exciting.
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Cooperative multiplayer mode aside, there's no "new generation" style hook and the resulting play mechanics therefore don't feel fresh (especially after two prequels), but the fundamentals are sound and the presentation better than you expect.
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The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is a solid game weighed down by dents and dings that could have been hammered out had it been given either more time on the anvil, or a more scrutinizing once-over.
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Child friendly but not alienating to adults - this is an enjoyable adventure for one or two.
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Ambitious as it is, The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon does its job well with an admirable storyline and incredible audio department.
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Unfortunately, a video game’s success primarily comes down to the quality of the gameplay, and Dawn of the Dragon felt clunky and unpolished through the majority of my time playing it.
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Dawn of the Dragon is a fun and large platformer with a great story plus the additional co-op, however the slowdown, cute graphics and terrible camera completely spoil it.
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A very average title. Good-looking graphics are plagued with frame rate problems and questionable camera angles.
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As kids’ games go this is a step in the right direction but too many of the old problems raise their ugly head, not that the kids will notice mind you.
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This game could have fared far worse, but it keeps itself sitting right on the mediocre line. Long-time Spyro fans should pick it up and enjoy it for what it is. The rest of us will find our platforming fun elsewhere.
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Xbox World 360 Magazine UKBy yanking the dragon's latest into adolescence, both kids and adults will be disappointed. [Jan 2009, p.75]
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The visuals and characters scream casual kid's game that parents tag along to, while some of the complicated mechanics and platforming elements will frustrate even veteran gamers.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 32 out of 51
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Mixed: 5 out of 51
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Negative: 14 out of 51
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