Spyro has certainly made his mark on video game history. This lovable purple dragon was first introduced on Sony’s original PlayStation back in 1998. It was a must-have title back in the day and left a lasting impression. Since then, we’ve seen numerous sequels that have introduced new folds and improved upon the lore.
PC gamers finally will have the chance to experience all of this amazing action through the Steam store, as it was announced that the platform is getting Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. This is amazing news if you’ve longed to experience the first couple of games that put Spyro on the map. This trilogy is set at $39.99. That’s not a bad deal considering all of the content you have to enjoy.
More specifically, the trilogy includes the remastered versions of the first three games in the series. That’s a lot of jumping, flying, and flame-shooting you can enjoy on the PC. There are a lot of remastered games that claim to have improved visuals, but often leave fans wanting more. That’s not the case with this game. The graphics truly are much better compared to the visuals in the originals. The colors are vibrant and every stage has a lot more detail.
Even the soundtrack in all three games has been touched up. You would think that such a small change wouldn’t have that much of an impact on your experience, but it really does. You feel more immersed in the story and worlds. If you’ve never played a Spyro game before, then this is the one to experience.
It features traditional platforming elements, where you go from stage to stage collecting crystals and exploring magnificent worlds. Insomniac Games did a phenomenal job with the mechanics. They’re user-friendly, but not to the point of boredom. Since these games pretty much nailed down the mechanics of movement, not much was changed in these remastered versions.
What you do notice is the improved animations of Spyro. They give Spyro more character and charm. As far as the levels, they’re downright gorgeous. The rich color palette leaves you with a sense of wonder and happiness. They bring you back to the good ole’ days of gaming, when anything seemed possible.
For just$39.99, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is a phenomenal pickup that you’ll want to have in your collection. There are so many well-detailed levels, fun movement mechanics, and plenty of nostalgia just waiting for you to enjoy.
