The last entry by Insomniac Games debuted for PlayStation 2 in the year 2000. Also, he can complete secondary quests for other NPCs. Spyro has to get the talisman on every domain to finish the game. The title has three main hub worlds, each with portals to different realms. Other than that, Spyro came back with a new design but similar gameplay. Notably, it’s one of the first PlayStation titles to change details between rendered objects. In Europe, the game’s name is Gateway to Glimmer. The sequel debuted in 1998 for PlayStation. Spyro needed his abilities to go forward: fire breath, a frontal charge, and gliding. Levels were vast and full of collectibles, mazes, and key items. Notably, the game had an open-ended design. The enemy turned all other dragons into crystals, and Spyro must save his friends on a series of 3D levels. They travel through the Dragon Realms to defeat Gnasty Gnorc. It did nothing new, but it cemented the PlayStation’s reputation for its original IPs. The 1998 PlayStation title became a member of the new hit genre. In 1996, three games debuted that solidified the 3D platforming games: Super Mario 64, Crash Bandicoot, and Bubsy 3D. Insomniac Spyro Trilogy Era Spyro the Dragon – 1998 Often, Spyro can jump, run, glide, breath fire, and attack.

The third era is a reboot, and, finally, the Activision era has only released a remastered bundle. Then comes a series of games coming out from different developers. Lastly, we found four “eras” within the Spyro games timeline. You play as Spyro through a series of levels, collect gems, defeat enemies with simple attacks, and complete the objectives. The gameplay has remained similar throughout the year. Then, the setting presents various magical realms where dragons and fairies live. Lastly, Zoe is a fairy who represents the checkpoint. Moneybags is a bear obsessed with money and often asks Spyro for gems to let him pass. The original series by Insomniac also introduced Sparx, a dragonfly companion that can protect Spyro from damage.Īnother side character is Hunter the Cheetah, Spyro’s loyal friend. These games follow Spyro the Dragon, a young dragon with purple skin. Many still believe Spyro is one of the most iconic platforming video-game series. Spyro games are often forgotten or unknown, sadly. The Spyro Game Series Spyro has always been a 3D platforming game series.

Every Spyro Game in Chronological Order.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy – 2018 (Remaster).

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon – 2008.

The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night – 2007.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning – 2006 (Reboot).

Reboot Era: The Legend of Spyro Trilogy.

Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto’s Rampage / Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy – 2004 (Cross-over Spin-off).

Spyro 2: Season of Flame – 2002 (Spin-off).

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