
Spyro 1 is a classic, but this one is just better in every way. Unquestionably my favorite game of all time. The game is packed with many challenges that are not always so easy to complete. The graphics are astounding for the time where it comes from, and the characters, levels and worlds are so intricately and beautifully designed. It is the most challenging and enthralling game I have and will ever come across. I would rate this as the best Spyro game in a heartbeat! It's simple enough for younger kids to play, and enjoyable for all ages. The graphics were really good for the time it was made. Ripto's Rage has sparked my gamer fire and proven to be a great gateway for me to the world of gaming. Even though the first three were amazing, this one is by far my favorite. Outstanding.Īs a kid, my family owned all three of the original trilogy.

The sound track and visual surroundings just seem to bring a level of comfort only this game can achieve. There was so much to do, from the story and quests to riddles and following the chimes of a hidden bouncing orb. This game just oozes nostalgia but it's not just the childhood memories that make this a great game. While the design of the worlds was larger and more interesting than in Spyro 2. The handling also feels a lot more fluid and less 'clunky' than the original. Spyro 3 is my favorite game of all time.Īs much as the original 3 are the greatest, the third surpasses the first two by far when it comes to character development, design and variety of challenges in an impressive open world area. But don't get me wrong, I love the other 2 as well! I love all the characters (Bianca's my favorite) and the idea of the portals. And I play a lot of games, I have all the original three Spyro games and this one is my favorite. This game is honestly, my absolute favorite video game that I've ever played. The remaster comes out tonight and I'll still enjoy this game as much as the first time I ever booted it up on PS1

The variety of gameplay was spectacular for that purpose and every corner of this game oozes serious nostalgia. This was my very first video game and I could hardly have asked for a better one, I stumbled around learning not only how to play it but to play all games really. It pays homage to the previous Spyro games (Super Bonus World inspired by Gnasty's Loot) and improves upon them in every way. But what makes Year of the Dragon better than the Original and Gateway to Glimmer (Ripto's Rage for you NTSCers)? Better level design, much tighter controls (hover is a god send) and actual functional boss battles than the original (cast your mind back to the original boss battles: very unimpressive), and much more variety than Gateway to Glimmer (all the extra challenges and bigger levels). The original trilogy is clearly better than any Spyro games that came afterwards.
