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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#5910 wanderist 02:41:01 18/12/2008
When and where was this fight? Anyway I love spyros earth breath! It can smash walls!!!
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#5909 supermalefor 02:36:34 18/12/2008
hunter got run over by a reindeer, walking home from temple christmas eve................smilie rulz!!!!!!!!! hey, i got in a insult fight with this guy today.......somone told me to say his mom looks like spyro, i said she looks like proffessor and he looks like ripto!!!!!!!!!! (he really does look like ripto, or maybe gnasty's mom, but i dont know wat she looks like, im guessing gnasty with makeup)
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#5908 wanderist 02:33:26 18/12/2008
It was pretty funny! I wonder if the spyro companies look at these comments. If sierra does then they will see this! Sierra,please make another trilogy!!!PLEASSSEEEEE!!!
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#5907 supermalefor 02:30:40 18/12/2008
so, what do you think of spyro christmas, part 2? smilie roxs!
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#5906 wanderist 02:26:34 18/12/2008
Lol! That one was funny!!!! DOTD is so coooooooool!
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#5905 supermalefor 02:25:13 18/12/2008
spyro christmas, continued

hunter: well ive got to go
cynder: no, have you been drinking eggnog?
sparx: yeah, dont leave, too cold.
hunter: besides, i left my medications in avalar
(hunter steps out into the snow. a large shadow appears over him.)
voice: HO HO HO!
sparx: SANTA IS REAL!!!!!! UH_OH! HUNTER WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
(hunter is hit by a reindeer drawn sleigh)
spyro: uh, this is a pickle
(to be continued)
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#5904 wanderist 02:21:55 18/12/2008
I dont know supermalefor! I don't have the game. Try asking that question at AOTR comments page! And no the sorcerer is has nothing to do with Malefour. At least... I don't think so!
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#5903 supermalefor 02:18:55 18/12/2008
by the way, AOTR stands for attack of the rhynocs whois the last boss?????????? smilie rulz!
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#5902 mossheart134 01:20:43 18/12/2008
i really really can't wait till the new spyro movie comes out! i dont want to wait a WHOLE YEAR!!!
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#5901 wanderist 00:58:14 18/12/2008
I am still here!! Anonymous,what are you talking about??? DOTD is the best game ever!!! Only sierra can do any better then DOTD!!!And that is because they made the game!
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#5900 supermalefor 00:38:54 18/12/2008
is anyone here? smilie is cool!!!!!!!!
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#5899 supermalefor 23:51:22 17/12/2008
Who is the final boss in AOTR? King Rhynoc, or something? smilie is funny!!!!!!!! has anyone unlocked dark spyro in TEN? i have.
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#5898 wanderist 23:48:36 17/12/2008
Elijah Wood?Gay? That is simply crazy!!! He is my favorite actor!!! He is the best actor to EVER be smilie! I hope Elijah wood is spyro in the movie!!!
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#5897 supermalefor 23:45:21 17/12/2008
did you remember in ANB when cynder hurt sparx? for a second i thought he was really gonna die. also, i heard Elijja Wood is gay but i dont beleive that. smilie rulz!!!!!!!!!!
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#5896 wanderist 23:40:02 17/12/2008
supermalefor!!!! I was wondering when you would show up!!!smilie

Anyway..... when sierra makes more spyro games I hope they always use Elijah Wood as Spyro and Cristina Ricci as Cynder again!! And I hope they make all of the spyro games have the great graphics that DOTD has! ( or better!)

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