Spyro is back like never before, and with the Nintendo Switch’s portability and versatility, there is no better platform to play the Spyro Reignited Trilogy on. For that matter, I would love to see remasters of other classic mascot platformers (I’m looking at you Nintendo) or even just a resurgence of the genre, made with iconic characters and attention to detail. I really hope that with the success of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, we see more Spyro games release in the future. This is a perfect game to play with kids and is even better to just relax and bask in the nostalgia with. They’ve added mini-maps, challenges, the option to switch between the classic and remastered soundtracks, and so much more. If you’re a fan of the original Spyro trilogy or mascot platformers in general, there is a lot to love about the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. It is also a great game for kids, or for when you’re just not feeling well and want to play something chill. I can easily see myself going on vacation, sitting in the van while we drive to our destination, playing Spyro on the Switch. Spyro Reignited Trilogy fills this itch nicely since you can easily play a level, turn the Switch off, and then pick it right back up when you have more time. There is nothing better on a long trip, commute, or when you’re away from home, than sitting down and playing a game to pass the time. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again. The major difference between the Switch version and other versions lies in portability.
You play as Spyro, the titular dragon, as he collects gems, dragon eggs, and more (depending on which game you are playing.) The goal is similar to other games of the genre, to collect collectibles, complete levels, defeat bosses, and participate in mini-games. However, I will say that they all three play astonishingly well, barring occasional lag in loading screens. I’m not going to go into too much explicit detail on each individual game, because they don’t differ much in terms of how they play. The controls are smooth, the textures are crisp, the music is calm and interesting, and overall, it feels just like the late ’90s and early 2000s when the franchise released, just with a fresh coat of paint. I was curious to see how the graphics quality would differ between my PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch version, and maybe graphics purists could write an essay about the differences but personally I can’t tell the difference beyond a slight reduction in image quality, that is so slight that I wouldn’t notice unless I was TRYING to spot differences. This is pure nostalgia and a complete overhaul of the original games. If you’re looking for new Spyro levels or bosses, this isn’t the place to go. Toys for Bob painstakingly recreated each world, level, and environment to be set up exactly the same way as the original games, except with better graphics, a remastered soundtrack, voice acting, and so much more. Activision requested that they work on this remastered, revamped trilogy, after the Skylanders franchise ran its course, and boy did they put their time into it. It was created by Toys for Bob, a new development team that has been fans of the Spyro games for many years. Playing it on Switch though is an even better experience, or at least a more portable, versatile one.įor those who have somehow missed Spyro Reignited Trilogy, it is essentially a complete remaster of the first three games in the franchise, Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
#SPYRO REIGNITED TRILOGY REVIEW PS4#
When I played the Spyro Reignited Trilogy on PS4 (prior to opening Phenixx Gaming) I was reminded immediately of why I loved the franchise as a kid. I’m a fan of Sonic, Mario, Crash, and other mascot platformer franchises of course, but all roads seemed to lead back to Spyro for me.
In fact, I would even go so far as to say that it is the gold standard for mascot platformers of the PS1 era. As a kid, Spyro The Dragon was one of my absolute favorite franchises.
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