Each of the characters has their own twist on the gameplay, giving you a break from playing as Spyro. What’s neat about A Hero's Tail is that it allows you to not only play as the main protagonist, but as some of the side characters as well. This works just as well and allows for a more narrative experience. Levels seamlessly transition into one another rather than needing to go through portals opened via your gem collection. You’ll also notice that the level design is more open world, although it’s still quite linear. You’ll then be able to use them at Moneybags’ store on items that can be used in your adventure, such as keys to unlock secrets.

In this game, gems you find while playing are used as a currency, rather than a collectible you must collect to finish the level, as it was in previous Spyro games. One big change to A Hero's Tail compared to Sypro games is how the gems are used. It’s about what you’d expect, but a bit odd to be found in a Spyro game to be honest. The second gameplay flip is when Spyro is placed in a Super Monkey Ball-esque ball and sent down a path.

I dreaded having to play these, which was not what I had expected considering how I love tower defense games. You’ll shoot at waves of enemies that seem to pop out of nowhere. The first is the turret sections, which are a bit clunky and overall, very boring. You’ll come across a couple of gameplay flips while playing Spyro. These are factored into the platforming design eventually, so it’s not just combat where you’ll be using your breath. You can also learn electricity and water breath as well. For instance, you’ll earn ice breath, which can freeze enemies in their tracks. As you defeat more bosses, you’ll earn different kinds of breath. To attack, you can use your elemental breath or a dropdown attack. These additional platforming mechanics help spice up your gameplay as you progress. Added to the list of usual moves is the ability to climb and jump on walls, as well as flip on poles. The platforming feels familiar and works great for the most part. While playing as Spyro, you’ll run, charge, glide, and fly your way through the world. In A Hero's Tail, his personality and original move set are about what you would remember from the original trilogy. He’s a little purple dragon that is not only cute, but has a slight edge to him. There’s a lot to like about our hero Spyro. Released in 2004 for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, this game would do its best to return to its roots, while also not forgetting to try something new. It was the fifth major game in the series: Spyro: A Hero's Tail. Luckily, one of those games came very close. Although there have been a lot of attempts, not many have been able to recreate the magic of the original trilogy. Over the years, many games have released within the Spyro universe.

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