I felt encouraged to revisit older levels thought left behind, all because the act of finding everything was so much fun. Levels will contain a single Talisman and a variety of side-objectives, some of which will require an ability like climbing or diving that you might not have unlocked just yet. Instead, you’re tracking down Talismans to access new worlds and eventually overthrow Ripto and his mischievous minions. Levels are also more diverse, partly because you’re no longer combing them for encapsulated dragons. Sure, it’s no Lord of the Rings, but a few extra characters make a world of difference. Ripto’s Rage is far more nuanced, acting as a clear sign of Insomniac’s first attempt to flesh out the fantasy world. Spyro the Dragon is the most simplistic of the three titles in terms of level design, but is still a treat to play, and rather short even if you’re keen to track down all the collectables. The lovable little dragon looks better than ever in Reignited Trilogy.
This is when remakes are at their best, striving to be better instead of solely retreading the footsteps of the original creators. Toys for Bob has expanded upon the vanilla experience here, applying graphical flair that was otherwise impossible back in 1998. Discovering each dragon’s unique design is a reward in itself, each coming with its own funky attire and standalone personality. In the original game, beyond collecting gems, this is the primary objective of each level.
Spyro is a wonderful hero, overwhelmed yet too willing to take on the task of freeing his scaly chums. The tongue-in-cheek introduction as Gnasty Gnorc turns all the dragons to stone is still brimming with impeccable comedic timing, and I was genuinely shocked at how well the cutscenes transitioned into the modern generation. Of course, I started with the first and my mind was immediately awash with nostalgia. It’s really accessible, throwing you into each entry in a matter of seconds. The first title lacks a catchy subtitle, but after that you’ve got Ripto’s Rage (or Gateway to Glimmer depending on your location) and Year of the Dragon.Īfter an excruciating 68GB download on PS4 I was brought to a plain and simple menu where I could dive into all three games at my leisure. Spyro Reignited Trilogy includes all three of our charming hero’s outings from the original PlayStation. The behinds of many goblins are at the mercy of Spyro’s flames.
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