This was the first PS1 game I've ever beaten. Just wanted to let out I'm nostalgic for this game.
Story
Spyro and Sparx want to go on a vacation as the local weather is like Ireland right now, so they go off to Dragon Shores. However, in the world of Avalar, a group of people are trying to catch a dragon so it can get rid of the new bully in town and they get Spyro.Now Spyro has to go through the worlds of Avalar, help the people in need and kick Ripto's butt.
Very straightforward main story with likable characters and Ripto is one of the better jerk villains I know. But my favorite part is the little stories in the levels that help with expanding the worlds like and make them more alive. I'll talk them later in the presentation but in short, good start, likable characters and some good humor with some black comedy.
Gameplay
The control is the same from the last time with a few new moves you can buy later like swimming, climbing and head-bashing. The swimming is one of the best I've played, though recommend charging to get around underwater. As for the levels, each of them revolves around getting to the exit, with a gimmick like talking to the people along the way, and a couple of challenges like flying around to light some gemlights or learning how to spit with taking out lizards.
The challenges range from easy and straightforward to "This is hard!". One example of a hard challenge is the escort the Alchemist one in Fracture Hills, where you have to protect him from Earthshapers but the worst part is that if you didn't learn head-bash, you'll have to do it all again, so wait.
The Flights have become Speedways and are much simpler to play through as I felt like I had more to time to get everything, plus there's a bonus challenge hidden in each. And the bosses are way better than last time, each of them hard in their own way. And each fight shows each of the bosses there personalities like Gulp eating anything he gets.
Presentation
Voice acting's enjoyable, Music is catchy and memorable, love the animations and I like the sound effects. Now lets talk about what I want to talk about.
One of the best things about the game is that each level has it theme to it, with its own people, enemies, fodder, even having a flag. I personally love this as it makes each world different and while some levels have similar settings, the theme might be a complete opposite like having two cavemen levels, one is fire themed and one is ice themed.
Verdict
Even if you didn't like the first game, I still recommend this for any one with PS1-3...Hopefully 4.
9/10
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