Spyro the Dragon
2018
- platform
- adventure
- action
- single player
The story
The first game in the Spyro series has been completely remade from the ground up. It stars the title character, a young purple dragon named Spyro, and his dragonfly friend, Sparx, who must journey across the Dragon Kingdom to defeat Gnasty Gnorc, who has overtaken the 5 dragon Homeworlds by trapping the other dragons in crystal and turning their hoard of gems into an army of minions.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated worlds rendered in glossy, polished 3D, with sun-warm meadows, lava-orange volcanic caverns, icy blues and lush jungle greens that feel tactile and sweet, like a cartoon you could climb into. The camera swings wide behind a small purple dragon as he glides and charges through open hub areas, and the frame lingers on sparkling gems and crystal-trapped dragons glowing softly in their prisons. The soundtrack is cheerful and orchestral-leaning, with bouncy percussion, chiming bells and playful woodwinds that loop comfortably over long sessions, and the sound of collected gems ticks like a small reward. Vibe: bright, cheerful, low-stakes nostalgia with a light adventurous heartbeat. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort replay, or a stretch of background play while tidying up. Pacing is brisk and forgiving, with short levels, generous checkpoints and a gentle learning curve. Violence is cartoonish and bloodless: enemies puff away in sparkles, with no gore, no sexual content and no real fear. The emotional arc is simple and warm, a small hero growing into his strength and freeing his friends. Built for players who want a cheerful, easygoing platformer that is easy to pick up and kind to sit with.
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