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Spyro Universe, the Spyro news/encyclopedia site has been updated! Last time I checked, it hadn't been updated since April 2006 with a story about how Spyro was going to be used in a new game console to improve the functionality of kid's brains. Now Mozepy (the site's webmaster) updated with his feelings on TLoS and a new YotD cheat code. Worth checking out.
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The Press one of New Zealand's nine official newspapers has reviewed Eternal Night for the PS2. However, it appeared as if there was no score for the review.
| Quote: | | There's really not much wrong with Spyro. It's an inoffensive game that won't take long to complete, which is what youngsters want. An enjoyable, but average, platformer that the children will enjoy. |
Here's the rest of the review by Gerard Campbell, chief video game reviewer for The Press.
Despite not appearing above, it seems as though there was a score to acommpany that review. The game review aggregator at Military.com (odd place to aggregate) claims that this game got 3 out of 4 stars or a 7.5 out of 10 rating.
See for yourself.
This was originally in a newspaper and was then sent to media site 'Stuff.co.nz'. Maybe the score didn't get uploaded or something.
It seems that this Military Games site gives star scores to all the 'Stuff' video game reviews. Strange, but maybe I just missed something on the 'Stuff' site.
Activision and Vivendi Games have signed to merge with the new company name Activision Blizzard. What's this mean for Spyro? It should mean very little. As Vivendi was only ever publisher they had small influence on the development of Spyro games. Sometimes they have some say, such as when they told Digital Eclipse to "dumb down" Attack of the Rhynocs for GBA. Most of the time, however, the developer is left alone. Krome should be able to finish TLoS 3 with no change in plans. Future Spyro games could be affected. With increased yearly revenue more of that money could go to Spyro for development, or maybe a different developer not previously available to Vivendi will now be able to make Spyro. Who knows, we can only wait and see.
In the meantime, click here to read the rest of this story.
There's further information, with specific mentions of Spyro here.
British video game site Tiscali Games has reviewed Spyro's Eternal Night outing for PS2. They gave it a 7 out of 10.
| Quote: | | Fans of fire-breathers can breath their own sigh of relief. True to its roots, the latest Spyro title brings the purple, winged hero back to its cutely addictive basics. |
The full review can be found here.
VideoEzy, an Australian movie rental store chain similar to our Blockbuster has reviewed the PS2 iteration of Eternal Night for its page on their website
| Quote: | | The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night is a frustrating experience and is going to have trouble with his 12 and under target demographic; the game is redered just a bit too difficult by its control scheme. This is really its biggest problem as the reason the franchise became popular in the first place was its easy controls and accessibility. Still, The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night is a decent platformer for the PS2. |
Overall they gave it 3 out of 5 stars.
Click to read the rest of the review.
Salt Lake City newspaper Deseret Morning News published a list of must-buy games for presumably the 2007 Christmas shopping season. Among many familiar names was Spyro.
| Quote: | | Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night (DS, PS2, Wii; Sierra) If you remember fondly the early adventures of Spyro, you're in for a treat. Our little dragon's gaming capability is all grown up, with new attacks, the ability to bend time whenever he wants and some pretty sophisticated moves. He's as endearing as ever, but a lot more versatile and just plain fun. This one's not just for the little folk any more. We loved it. |
You can find the full list here.
Game Zone Online has given the GameBoy Advance version of TEN an 8.6.
| Quote: | | Spyro: Eternal Night is an amazing platformer with some of the deepest, most enjoyable combat you’ll find on any system, let alone the Game Boy Advance. I can’t think of a more fitting send-off for Nintendo’s great handheld system than this. Don’t skip it just because you think it’s a “kid’s game,” because it’s not; this is hardcore 2D action/platforming at its finest. |
Another rave review for Eternal Night's GameBoy adventure. If you don't have it by now, seriously, go out and get it!
Full review here.
I4U has a deal to get Spyro: ANB on DS (which was much more highly rated than the DS iteration of TEN), Bomberman and a DS Lite for $177.90. The solo DS usually retails for around $129.99. The games are about $20-$30. So the deal isn't terrible if you're looking to upgrade your DS Phat or don't own any version of Nintendo's two-screen handheld yet. I can't tell how long the deal lasts but you may want to act on it sooner than later before Christmas.
The deal.
Seems those Aussies like our little scaled hero. A recent list of bestselling titles for Australia features Spyro.
| Quote: | Top 10 PS2 Games (over A$50)
1. WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008
2. The Simpsons Game
3. Need for Speed ProStreet
4. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock bundle
5. High School Musical: Sing It!
6. High School Musical: Sing It! bundle
7. Crash of the Titans
8. The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
9. FIFA Soccer 08
10. SingStar R&B |
See the entire list here if you're interested.
PSX Extreme gave the PS2 version of TEN a 5.1 out of 10. That's one of our purple hero's lower scores for the title, unfortunately, and it seems as if they hark on how it didn't improve enough over ANB (which they gave a 7.3) and state that it needed to progress beyond what ANB started but was only more of the same.
| Quote: | The Eternal Night is mediocre in every sense of the word, failing to provide a polished and accessible gameplay foundation and falling well short on the technicals. The great voice cast helps, but their hearts just aren't in it, and nothing can help the sloppy camera and controls. That little purple dragon is as cute as ever, the story isn't terrible, the pacing is better than average, and there are some genuinely amusing moments. But it's nowhere near enough. There are plenty of decent games geared towards younger gamers out there, and in the past, we were always able to say Spyro is one of them. Not this time.
Come on guys, it's time to start over. |
Ironic - that final statement - as this was envisioned as a reboot.
Read the rest of the review.
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