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Spyro the Dragon is a popular platform game franchise starring the video game character Spyro, which was originally released for the Sony PlayStation. The success of the first game has led to many sequels and spin-off games, including The Legend of Spyro series and a spin-off franchise, Skylanders.
Games
Spyro the Dragon series
Home consoles
| Game | Developer | Publisher | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spyro the Dragon | Insomniac Games | Sony Computer Entertainment/Universal Interactive Studios | 1998 | PlayStation |
| Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! | 1999 | |||
| Spyro: Year of the Dragon | 2000 | |||
| Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly | Equinoxe Digital Entertainment Check Six Studios |
Universal Interactive Studios/Vivendi Games | 2002 | PlayStation 2 Gamecube |
| Spyro: A Hero's Tail | Eurocom | 2004 | PlayStation 2 Gamecube Xbox | |
| Spyro Reignited Trilogy | Toys for Bob | Activision | 2018 | PlayStation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Windows |
Handhelds
| Game | Developer | Publisher | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spyro: Season of Ice | Digital Eclipse | Universal Interactive Studios/Vivendi Games | 2001 | Gameboy Advance |
| Spyro 2: Season of Flame | 2002 | |||
| Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs | 2003 | |||
| Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy | Vicarious Visions | 2004 | ||
| Spyro: Shadow Legacy | Amaze Entertainment | 2005 | Nintendo DS |
Mobiles
| Game | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Spyro | 2003 | Java ME for feature phones |
| Spyro: Ripto Quest | 2004 | |
| Spyro the Dragon | 2005 |
Browsers
| Game | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Crash Bandicoot & Spyro Adventure World | 2004 |
| Spark's Pond | TBA |
The Legend of Spyro Trilogy
Home consoles
| Game | Developer | Publisher | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning | Krome Studios | Universal Interactive Studios/Vivendi Games Sierra Entertainment Activision |
2006 | PlayStation 2 GameCube Xbox |
| The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night | 2007 | PlayStation 2 Nintendo Wii | ||
| The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon | Étranges Libellules | 2008 | PlayStation 2 Nintendo Wii PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 |
Handhelds
| Game | Developer | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning | Krome Studios Big Ant Studios Amaze Entertainment |
2006 | Gameboy Advance Nintendo DS |
| The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night | Amaze Entertainment | 2007 | |
| The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon | Tantalus Media | 2008 | Nintendo DS |
Mobiles
| Game | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Spyro | 2006 | Java ME for feature phones |
| The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night | 2007 | |
| The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon | 2008 |
Skylanders franchise (spin-off)
Home consoles
| Game | Developer | Publisher | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure | Toys For Bob XPEC Entertainment |
Activision Square Enix (Japan) |
2011 | PC macOS Nintendo Wii PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U |
| Skylanders: Imaginators | Toys For Bob | Activision | 2016 | PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U PlayStation 4 Xbox One |
Handhelds
| Game | Developer | Release Year | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure | Vicarious Visions | 2011 | Nintendo 3DS |
| Skylanders Imaginators | Toys for Bob | 2016 | Nintendo Switch |
Novels
Comics
- Skylanders: Return of the Dragon King
- Skylanders: Rift into Overdrive
- Skylanders: Secret Agent Secrets
- Skylanders: Spyro & Friends
Media
Spyro appears as one of the main stars in the Skylanders animated Netflix television series, Skylanders Academy.[1] This marks Spyro's first debut in an animated television series. He is later joined by Cynder and Malefor.
To view more Skylanders games and content, please go over to the Skylanders Wikia.
Common Gameplay Elements
Games in the Spyro franchise typically allow the player to control the titular Spyro the Dragon through levels, collecting items and defeating enemies. Spyro can usually charge, breathe fire, and use some form of flight, usually gliding.
Most games represent free flight, either with designated flight areas such as Speedways, the ability to fly slightly above the ground to move faster and cross water (in Skylanders), or even the ability to fly freely at any time (in Dawn of the Dragon).
Some games provide other playable characters. The original series allowed players to control several unique characters for varied gameplay, such as Sheila, a kangaroo who jumps much higher than Spyro, or Agent 9, who wields a ray-gun. Dawn of the Dragon featured co-op gameplay with another dragon, Cynder. The Skylanders series features Spyro alongside a much larger pool of playable characters, the titular Skylanders.
All games also feature enemies to battle. The original series' enemies were defeated in one hit, a standard platformer trait, while The Legend of Spyro placed much greater emphasis on melee combat, and Skylanders used hack-and-slash gameplay.
Reoccurring Themes
Several characters have appeared in multiple continuities:
- Spyro the Dragon (original, Legend, Skylanders, Skylanders Academy)
- Sparx the Dragonfly (original, Legend, Skylanders)
- Hunter the Cheetah (original, Legend)
- Cynder (Legend, Skylanders, Skylanders Academy)
- Malefor (Legend, Skylanders, Skylanders Academy)
Additionally, several other elements are used in multiple series. Both the original and Skylanders series feature balloonists, sheep, and flying vehicles outfitted with dragon wings. The Portal of Power from Skylanders is said to be based on the classic portals, and the character Auric resembles Moneybags. All three series depict Sparx eating butterflies. Also, Shadow Legacy, The Legend of Spyro, and Spyro's Skylanders game biography mention Purple Dragons being a special, more powerful breed.