Spyro Year of the dragon wiki

Spyro YoTd · Feb 27, 2009 3:07 PM

Year of the Dragon is set primarily in the third-person; its gameplay makes few deviations from that of its predecessors. The main objective of the game is to collect special dragon eggs which are scattered across 37 worlds. These eggs are hidden, or are given as rewards for completing certain tasks and levels. The worlds of Spyro are linked together by "homeworlds" or "hubs",[6] large worlds which contain gateways to many other levels. To proceed to the next hub, the character must complete five worlds, gather a certain number of eggs, and defeat a boss.[7] Players do not need to gather every egg to complete the main portion of the game or gain access to new levels; in fact, certain eggs can only be found by returning to the world at a later time.[8] Gems are scattered across the worlds, hidden in crates and jars. These gems are used to bribe the release of captured friendly characters, and along with the number of eggs collected, count to the total completion percentage of the game.[7]

For most of the game, the player controls the dragon Spyro. Spyro's health is measured by his companion, a dragonfly named Sparx; Sparx changes color and then disappears after taking progressively more damage.[7] If the player has no Sparx, then the next hit will cause the player to lose a life and restart at the last saved checkpoint. To regenerate Sparx, small wildlife known as "fodder" can be consumed.[9] Spyro has several abilities, including breathing fire, swimming and diving, gliding, and headbutting, which he can use to explore and combat a variety of enemies, most of which are reptilian creatures called Rhynocs. Some foes are only vulnerable to certain moves.[10] Spyro can run into "Powerup Gates", which give him special abilities for a limited period.

Year of the Dragon introduced playable characters other than Spyro, known as "critters",[2] which are gradually unlocked as the player proceeds through the game. To use these characters, Spyro must pay a certain number of gems to a character named Moneybags; subsequently, the player plays as the character in specially marked sections of levels. Each homeworld features one world which is played through entirely by a non-Spyro character.[6] There are a total of seven playable characters, which all have their own special moves and abilities.[10] Sheila the Kangaroo, for example, can double jump, while Sergeant Byrd is armed with rocket launchers and can fly indefinitely.[6]

Besides the primary quest to find dragon eggs, Year of the Dragon features an extensive set of minigames, which are split off from the levels into smaller zones.[11] Some of the minigames were featured in Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! and were subsequently expanded for Year of the Dragon, while others are entirely new to the series.[2] These minigames are played by Spyro or the other playable characters,[10] and include challenges in sports such as skateboarding, boxing, and racing,[12] as well as puzzles and rail shooters. All minigames reward the player with an egg upon successful completion.[12]

Spyro.Lover.Forever · Mar 18, 2009 2:03 PM

Awesome Wiki smile

Love the game alot!

Spyro YoTd · Mar 21, 2009 5:02 PM

Thanks mate always a pleasure seeing somebody happy tongue

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