Disecting the trailer

riverhippo · Feb 20, 2011 10:53 AM

Beyond the many things that we have seen from the few viewings of the trailer, screenshots, and news reportings, let's take a magnifying look at the trailer to see what else is hiding righ under our noses about the new game.

Of course, since this game is still a work in progress, almost all of these features are subject to change.

To start with, here is further proof that co-op exists in this game with a shot with Spyro and Trigger Happy traversing the same level.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1162 … rhappy.jpg

Here is a screenshot of Spyro. Not only is he flying (hovering, if you want to get technical) but little magic logos circle around him. This may indicate a power-up associated with every character. One of Spyro's upgrades is listed as "Flight".

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/277/spyromagic.jpg

One shot shows a pirate ship shooting in the direction of an island. But guess who the master and commander is? That's right, Spyro. It appears that this game will have mini-games in it, as this part doesn't seem to have a very large area.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9059/spyrosailor.jpg

This one is obvious. Some random troll creature with claws--one of the unknown characters.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4117/trollclaws.jpg

Another mystery character, this is our beloved "ice or water dragon" except it has no wings. I still suspect that it is some kind of reptilian creature, and it's feet look like frog logs.

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5885 … eature.jpg

A robot creature. It's unsure weather this is a minion, main character, or an ally character. He looks pretty harmless to me.

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9499/roboti.jpg

One shot of the trailer reveals in the side a character holding a mace-like weapon. But that is all that is seen.

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5994/maceinhand.jpg

A character in a walking tank. At first glance, it looks hostile and suggests an enemy. However, since we've seen the Toys'R'Us promotion page, this actually looks just like the green troll that throws a stick of dynamite. If so, I can almost guarantee that his element is Tech.

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/7279 … ngtank.jpg

While it is unknown weather there will be fodder like old school Spyro games, a few screen shots show the same characters in different levels. And these creatures look harmless with just a hint of possibly being annoying.

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/4656/fodder.jpg

Here are some probably enemies in the game. However, them being allies is also possible.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3417/enemies1.jpg

Take a close look at this shot, and view it again in the video. This is by far the most amazing level I have seen so far. The background nature of it has a turbulent theme and looks absolutely stunning.

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8337/coolrealm.jpg

When Spyro has killed enemies in the past, something was also left behind. Gems, spirit particles, experience points, fury points, and health points. What do we get this time? Whatever THAT thing is. This shot shows Spyro using his horn charge to kill an enemy. After the enemy falls and disappears a collectible item seems to show up. It's like a coin and gem put together.

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6822/collectable.jpg

One screenshot with Eruptor, reveals a rotating chicken leg. Apparently a collectible item, it probably increases health for the player.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3489/chickenleg.jpg

The faintest of all mystery characters, this one looks like a mole or Jabba the Hut-type creature.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7374/characterh.jpg

Any finally, a few shots of just showing off Spyro. I tried to get more interesting shots of him that we haven't really seen him yet.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6401/spyroshots.jpg

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/341/spyroair.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6536/spyrostand.jpg

One more thing, one of the sneek peeks released by Activision briefly shows screen shots of when the character appears in the game. While the game waited, it read, "Please place a champion on the portal."

Thanks for viewing!

Spash the Bandragon · Feb 20, 2011 3:29 PM

I think the "random troll cretaure with claws" is named Terrafin on the official website.

riverhippo · Feb 20, 2011 11:37 PM

Spash the Bandragon wrote:

I think the "random troll cretaure with claws" is named Terrafin on the official website.

Actually, i think you're right. Good catch. The perspectives they give us and the artwork available for viewing sometimes doesn't match up very well.

#1 Feb 20, 2011 10:53 AM

Disecting the trailer

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