The low-angle, third-person perspective showed the dragons in front, but much of the rest of the screen was filled by this glowing beast. I saw a boss battle with an epic, molten monster. The game's scale makes it much more than a cheap cartoon pitch to kids. While a convenient mechanic to keep players from wandering too far apart, the link also allows some team-based moves, such as the ability to swing along its radius. The two dragons solve puzzles together, although they're always linked by an inviable tether. But another player can drop in at any time on the same console to join in. When playing alone, gamers can swap between the two dragons, letting the AI control the second. Ricci voices the second dragon, Cynder, who is always alongside Wood's Spyro. Elijah Wood, Gary Oldman, Cristina Ricci, Blair Underwood, Mark Hamill, and Wayne Brady play roles. %Gallery-21639%A strong voice cast should attract some gamers. But in another moment, sharp, muted stones matched the danger from an attacking monster.ĭue in Fall, 2008 for 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, and DS, Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon could even interest players who know nothing of the character. Grasses leaned back as the wind raked over them, in a saccharine outdoor scene. Spyro mixes a lot of brightness and darkness in its style, reminding me of Fantasia or other old-guard Disney animations. The older crowd will like the depth in gameplay among other changes, Spyro can now fly at any time.Īfter recently seeing a demo of the game, I was most impressed by its style and art adults will find a lot of nuance here, too. The younger group gets its beloved purple dragon and familiar platforming. Few games appeal to adults and kids, but The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon could please both audiences.

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