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Spyro, Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 28
Date: October 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is a very fun game. Very well made. You play Spyro(DUH), a young dragon. All the other dragons(I think there are 60 or so of them), have been captured and turned to stone, and are scattered about in the different worlds. The Dragon Eggs have been stolen by theives who are running around and hiding in different worlds. The dragon's treasure is lying around everywhere(not to mention alot of it has been turned into enemies). And who is the cause of this? GNASTY GNORC. And now, as Spyro, you must save the dragons, find the eggs, collect the treasure and defeat Gnasty Gnorc. Ok, that's the plot basicall; now here is what the game is like: As Spyro, your mission is to(As I said before) save the dragons, find the tresure and rescue the eggs. Being a young dragon, your wings are not fully grown, so you can not fly. You can, however, glide over short distances. You also have the ability to(Of course)breathe fire and charge with your horns. There are several worlds throughout the game. Each of these worlds has one home level, and in each of the home levels, there are doorway/portholes through which lie other levels for the worlds. In each of the worlds there will be dragons, treasure and eggs.
Dragons: These have been turned to stone by Gnasty Gnorc. To save them you simply find them, then walk up to them or charge at them or Flame them. They will then come back to life and talk to you before flying away. Some will give you advice, others will thank you, and some will just talk (sometimes insulting you).
Treasure: Treusure is just lying around in different places. Most of the enemies turn into treasure(which looks like gem stones). Some treasure are in chests. Most chests can be rammed or flamed to open them, but some requre dynamite or fire works or other ways to open them.
Eggs: These are held by theives. To get them, you must chase after the theif and ram or flame him.
Enemies: There is a large variety of enemies (most enemies are really treasure that have been turned into minions for Gnasty Gnorc). Most can be killed by ramming or flaming, though some are armored and can only be hurt by flaming and not by ramming or visa versa. Some boss enemies, however, require special battle tactics.
There are also fairies who will help you in some way. Some will catch you if your falling, and will move you to safety, while others will give you a Super Strong fire breath(which will allow you to flame armored enemies). Hovering above Spyro is a dragonfly. The color of the dragon fly shows you your current health. Green, if your have full health, and red if you are very hurt. He will disappear if you get hurt when he is red. In each home world there are guys with hot air ballons. These ballooners tell you what you must do in that world for them to take you to the next world (you can always return to past worlds later to pck up anything you might have missed). In most worlds you usually have to find a certain number of dragons, treasure or eggs. Finally, you will get to Gnasty's world, where you will have to fight Gnasty Gnorc.
Well, that's "Spyro the Dragon". I recommend this game to anyone who has Playstation. It's not a waste of money, I assure you.

A Superb Kiddie Game, Non-Stop Fun With A Purple Dragon!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 26 / 26
Date: December 02, 1999
Author: Amazon User

With its phenomenal success on the first run market the Sony Corporation finally decided to add this one to their Greatest Hits collection. Having first rented it on its initial release at my local video store and playing it way into the wee hours of the morning I knew that this one was a future video game purchase. Fly, shoot fire, and guess what-nothing dies! Everything turns into to butterflies! My 8 year old sister loves watching me play and playing this wonderful game herself, the controls are very, very kid oriented and you don't have to ever worry about the content of the game. If your little one likes video games but you are just a tad bit worried about what he/she is playing buy Spyro The Dragon with a sigh of relief, a guarantee for hours of peace and quiet around the house. Perfect gift, Go get it now!

If you don't like video games, you'll love Spyro!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 24 / 25
Date: July 20, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Well, it also helps to be fascinated with dragons, too. I've always had a hard time understanding what people find so appealing about most video games; they strike me as being unimaginative, needlessly bloody, and boringly repetitive. Spyro is the only video game I've found interesting enough to play through almost all of the levels. It may seem easy to play if you've played a lot of video games, but to a beginner like me, it was wonderful for a change of pace--it built up gradually in a non-threatening way. The challenges of the different levels are as much problem-solving as they are tests of reflexes; you have to remember tricks you learned on earlier levels in order to complete later tasks.

My only real complaint about the game is that there are a few particular sequences that I found completely impossible. Some were just very very difficult, and I was able to get through them with some hard work and a bit of luck; others were simply frustrating, and two of them stymied me completely.

But I more than forgive Spyro all that, especially after watching a friend's two-year-old daughter raptly playing for hours on end. Now I'm only waiting for the next version to come out!

Amazing, addictive, beautiful game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: December 17, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game has spoiled me. It's not the most challenging game, but it's very intricate and loaded with detail. The gameplay is challenging without being frustrating, making it suitable for younger players. But the real value is in the details -- the characters, the backgrounds, and the music. Stewart Copeland (formerly of the Police) provided the soundrack, which is very atmospheric and non-video-gamey. The Gnorcs (the enemies Spyro must defeat) show up as anything from shapeless green blobs to Napoleonic soldiers to punks with orange Mohawks and walkmans. The levels and sublevels are well-thought-out, with plenty of hidden challenges.

In a nutshell, Spyro must travel through a series of worlds and subworlds, collecting gems, rescuing dragons who have been imprisoned in crystal, and defeating steadily more dangerous enemies. There is also a series of flight levels which are more of a dexterity challenge than anything else (and easily the most frustrating part of the game).

Unfortunately, this was one of the first games I ever played for the Playstation, and it has spoiled me. Every other platformer I've tried has failed to measure up to the standards set by Spyro. The combination of gameplay, characterization, and production values is simply without peer.

Who ever said dragons couldn't be cute

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: November 22, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Spyro the Dragon is not just great for little kids, but I think that it's great for anyone. Spyro is fun, fun, fun and it this game really makes dragons look so cute! This game really doesn't get old and this game will make you addicted for sure. Though there are hours and hours of game play you really can not get bored.

Pros

*hours of game play

*big 3D worlds

*good graphics

*some hummor

Cons

*can be preaty easy at times

If you are bored or need something to do buy this game.

A GREAT GAME FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: November 30, 1999
Author: Amazon User

When we purchased this game for my daughters, little did I know that it would captivate the adults as well! Great graphics and a challenge, this cute little dragon just captures your heart! Don't be fooled by the price (We got it onsale for $14.99) because it ranks right up there with all the others! Don't miss this little guy's adventures! Everyone of all ages will enjoy this game! But watch the water...dragons don't swim too well! :)

Better than you might think

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: September 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

When I first saw "Spyro The Dragon" commercials on Tv, I thought it would just be a game that was only for kids. When my little brother and sister got the game for Christmas, I played it and found out I was wrong. It's a lot of fun and it's not childish at all. It's a game that any video game fan can enjoy.

Spyro takes on a bunch of enemies while he tries to rescue all his dragon buddies in the form of huge statues. "Spyro The Dragon" is a fast paced action/adventure game with some of the best graphics on the Playstation. It takes the game a long time to even start to get old because it's always fun to play. I recommend "Spyro The Dragon" for any video gamer.

Spyro the Dragon- FUN, FUN, FUN!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: January 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Buy this game now! The graphics are fantastic, The story line is humorous, and all types of players can enjoy it. If you are not that good, you can get by without taking on the REALLY hard stuff, but advanced players can beat the game to get the better ending.The puzzles can be challenging, but they are not so challenging that you will get frustrated. The enemies are cute, and all go along with the environment/world you are in. I've beat Gnasty Gnorc several times, but have yet to make it to the secret level. So, for a game that keeps you coming back for more, buy SPYRO THE DRAGON!

The best game we have ever bought our boys

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: December 29, 1999
Author: Amazon User

My 4 year old is TOTALLY addicted to Spyro and my 3 year old loves the graphics. The game is not offensive in any way which is a big plus for me as a mother. This is a great game to start your child with as it really gets his eye-hand coordination going. It not only provides hours of entertainment for our children but my husband really enjoys playing it too. I would highly recommend this game to anyone!

Great escape for busy adults, too

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: March 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I'm a 44-year-old businessman who encountered Spyro after buying my kids a Playstation for Christmas. I found the various magical worlds and Stewart Copeland's music to be enchanting.Spyro's non-gory brand of spunk (voiced by the guy who does the Taco Bell chihuahua!), combined with smooth 3-D animation, made the game so fun that I played it all the way through, myself. It was the perfect depressurizer after a tough day. As an older gamer, I was too clumsy to handle the "supercharge" feature without a LOT of practice and lost lives.As a fan of Myst and Riven, I must say that Spyro was even more enjoyable simply because it was so light-hearted. I really hope there's a sequel in the works (my preference: more puzzles, less twitch-factor). Parents: a huge, vast, safe playground that rewards exploration--great for any kid (even you!).

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