The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

Called The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, this is the third and final part of the first Legend of Spyro trilogy.

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North America October 21st 2008
Europe November 21st 2008
Platform Developer Age Rating
EU NA
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
Wii
PlayStation 2
Etranges Libellules
7+ E10+ - Everyone 10+
Nintendo DS Tantalus Interactive E - Everyone

Info

In the culmination of the trilogy, players find Spyro teaming up with an unlikely ally - Cynder, his former enemy, to face his most challenging mission to date. As the Dark Master's (voiced by Mark Hamill) evil envelopes the world like a plague, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and unlock the true power of the purple dragon within him to stop the Dark Master in his tracks.
  • First appearance on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
  • Epic culmination of "Legend of Spyro" storyline Spyro finally faces the Dark Master
  • Fly at any time – first free flight in a Spyro game
  • Drop-in/drop-out co-op play with Cynder (female dragon)
  • Both characters can complete the game separately
  • Global release Oct/Nov 2008
  • Elijah Wood voices Spyro
  • Gary Oldman as Ignitus
  • Mark Hamill is the Dark Master
  • Christina Ricci is Cynder
  • Wayne Brady is Sparx
  • Blair Underwood is Hunter
  • The game takes place three years after The Eternal Night
  • Sets of armor can be found throughout the game that can be mixed and matched or use one whole set to gain bonus abilities.
  • Spyro uses Fire, Earth, Ice and Electricity
  • Cynder uses Poison, Fear, Wind and Shadow
Spyro Cynder
Fire Earth Ice Electricity Poison Fear Wind Shadow

Story

Three long years have passed since Spyro and Cynder were trapped in the crystal, since then Malefor has unleashed his evil onto the world. In this third chapter of the epic Legend of Spyro trilogy, Spyro must fulfil his destiny and face the Dark Master. As evil spreads over the world, Spyro and Cynder must discover new abilities and unlock their true powers to defeat Malefor and stop him from destroying the world.

Websites

Xbox.com
Xbox's official page for the game.
Australian Gamer
Australian Gamer interview Tantalus and get a hands-on of the DS game.
Sierra
Sierra's product page for the game.
Dawn of the Dragon
Sierra's official minisite for the game.
Joystiq
Some impressions from Joystiq.
Kotaku
Kotaku's impression of the game and some DS screenshots.
IGN
First screens of the game on Xbox 360.
GameStop
GameStop lists "Legend of Spyro: Darkest Hour" on PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS for release on the 7th of October.
Velvet Octopus
The first information on the third game was given via a Powerpoint that has since been removed.

Comments
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#3705 SpyroCrazy 07:51:49 31/08/2008
I am going compleatly CRAZY waiting for it, I finished the game yesterday so i watched the movie and it made me want DOTD even more!
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#3704 Skyqueen 05:07:55 31/08/2008
i can't wait either!
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#3703 Firestar 01:34:24 31/08/2008
cant wait smilie smilie smilie smilie smilie smilie smilie smilie
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#3702 Selene 22:06:11 30/08/2008
Oops I thought I was posting for A New Begining!!!!!! (P.S. don't think i'm nuts, I just forget easily!!!)
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#3701 Selene 22:00:20 30/08/2008
This game is awesome, but Dawn Of The Dragon will be even better! smiliesmiliesmiliesmiliesmiliesmiliesmilie
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#3700 Spyro LUVA 20:16:40 30/08/2008
The feet don't look right either; they are too round at the bottom.
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#3699 SpyroCrazy 19:33:15 30/08/2008
I think Volteer is really funny. He just talks so much.

I just finished a Sparx picture, I'd put it on the site but i don't know how to.

Long Live Sparx and Volteer!
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#3698 SpyroCrazy 19:27:53 30/08/2008
Has anyone noticed that Volteer's chin is big, it's funny.
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#3697 Malefor0001 19:18:03 30/08/2008
Too true
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#3696 SpyroCrazy 19:10:08 30/08/2008
Yeah Ignitus does look a bit strange.
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#3695 Malefor0001 19:06:24 30/08/2008
The gaurdians are alright. Its just ignitus, whos got that goofy smile.
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#3694 Spyro LUVA 19:01:32 30/08/2008
If anyone looks terrible it's the Guardians.
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#3693 Malefor0001 18:57:58 30/08/2008
Im sooooooo sorry about dobble poasting.

but i read Merlocks thing, and that is impossible. Sorry if im rude but Cynders black. Plus only ONE dragon is born every ten generations.
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#3692 Malefor0001 18:56:08 30/08/2008
I'm sorry if i harsh on u, but sparx looks the same only more cartoony. Its not right to accuse the designers!
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#3691 SpyroCrazy 18:31:52 30/08/2008
I thought he looked cooler in ANB and TEN.

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