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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#7905 Cynder 19 10:51:09 19/11/2009
It says on the back of the DS version box "Now you can fly at any time!". What a bunch of stinkin' liars... smilie Ya hear me?!? smilie
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#7904 ashleigh 07:08:19 19/11/2009
the DS version sucks you can not even fly at any time of the game wich sucks the ather version is beter darkcynder_543
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#7903 Sa6ko65 12:42:29 18/11/2009
do you know when will the new spyro game will be released i am talking about after dawn of the dragon
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#7902 DarkCynder_543 12:04:53 18/11/2009
I never tried the DS version, but I heard it sucks. Its that true? :o
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#7901 DemonSpyro115 21:28:02 11/11/2009
this was an awsome game fr home consol but the DS version is a s scroller i don gt it teymade te other 2 3D butwhy notthis one smilie Hme Consol version rocks
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#7900 spyro77 01:55:57 11/11/2009
i no right thiis is da BEST GAME EVER my fav

&& he is worthy of prais thank you vary much
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#7899 ignitusforever 19:18:27 08/11/2009
Best game ever, I don't think so. Its good, but defentliy isn't worthy of that kind of praise.
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#7898 Spyro7 13:12:54 08/11/2009
THIS GAME HAS TO BE THE BEST GAME EVER GOOD GRAPHICS GOOD STORY
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#7897 ashleigh 11:04:36 08/11/2009
what site did you get the news about the new spyro game olivia ?
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#7896 winged dragon 15:47:24 07/11/2009
Yeah on this other website it ses there in going be soon smilie
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#7895 olivia 09:28:48 07/11/2009
Guys wait!


Me and My best Friend(dragon Buddy) found out there is gonna be another game but i dont know when sadly :'(
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#7894 Spyros Dagger 04:25:55 07/11/2009
As much a cartoon series would be cool I highly think they would screw it up.
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#7893 Awesome Sparx 04:05:53 07/11/2009
Ooh! A book! smilie Maybe they will after the movie comes out, and maybe cartoons.
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#7892 shadowdragon5 19:13:10 04/11/2009
I agree, a new game would be nice, but DotD was a good game.

wonder if they could make a book about Spyro
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#7891 FireCynder 15:46:34 03/11/2009
It's really the best game ever.

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