Spyro A Hero's Tail

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• Fight to stop the evil dragon from controlling the world
• Travel through great-looking levels with all kinds of obstacles to challenge Spyro and his crew
• Choose from 5 characters as you seek out the legendary Dark Gems
• Use a full set of new dragon powers and abilities, plus new gadgets to help get a tail over Spyro's opponents

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001CJCG0
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,764 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Spyro: A Hero's Tail takes you back to the world that tough little dragon, for all-new platforming adventure! Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from an evil dragon who has planted life-sapping dark gems all over the Dragon Realms. Seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the lands back to normal. A Hero's Tail is the greatest Spyro adventure ever!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but far from Spyro's glory days, November 4, 2004

By 

Harper Johanson (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Spyro A Hero's Tail (Video Game)

I have always been a rabid Spyro fan, probably more so than what others would consider mentally healthy. The first three Spyro's are still my favorite video games fo all time. I, like many Spyro fans were, was disgusted with Enter The Dragonfly, which I bought out of loyalty despite bad reviews.

When I saw a video for Spyro A Heroes Tail I had some hope, as it did not appear choppy and laggy like its predecessor. I got the game yesterday and I have gotten through a decent amount of it. I am enjoying the game, but I consider it a new brand of Spyro, as it seems detached from the rest of the series.

Spyro's moves have ben altered, instea of jumping and gliding you now double jump and glide, that took getting used to. There are small things that bother me, basically that there are four homeworlds with only two levels each. Don't get me wrong, the levels are MASSIVE, but it doesn't feel the same, and you walk into the lvels more or less as opposed to taking the "old school" portals.

Rather than the passive slapstick humor used in the other games you often find Spyro giving a commentary to the player, it doesn't work. There seems to be very little connection between this and the other Spyro game's, every voice actor is different (except maybe Sgt. Byrd) and there are new completely useless dragon characters that are Spyro's size. And they turned Moneybags into some kind of Arabian salesman, whats that about?

Overall, the game is slightly above mediocre, and if you are expecting a Spyro returning to tis roots, your in for a dissapointment.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not enough promotion, July 21, 2005

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Maryssa (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Spyro A Hero's Tail (Video Game)

I didn't even know that this game had been out for a month when I heard about it by recommendation. I was so excited because I have been a Spyro fan ever since I played the second game and it was the reason i bought a Playstation2! Anyways, I have all the Playstation1/2 games, this one was a birthday gift I got with the STRATEGY GUIDE. Under some pressure to change, this game is bigger and more difficult. The free roam is something to get used to, and I admit I hate that stupid mole and his missions. But, by collecting eggs of certain color, you get new things. All pink eggs and you can play as the cute pink dragon that has a crush on Spyro! There is also a male red dragon, but he looks just like Spyro... Did I mention how I hate the mole missions?? It consists of bombing spiders and leaping distances- or plummeting to a drowing death.
I really like it though it has frusterated me, and I BEG them to keep making Spyro games!!

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun but different, November 16, 2004

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Opus (IL USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Spyro A Hero's Tail (Video Game)

After the last game Spyro Enter The Dragonfly, I wasn't about to put out 50 bucks again so I decided to rent it first. Turns out it's not bad. It's not the same as the first 3 but it's ok. The levels are huge, the graphics are vivid and the controls work really well. The story and missions are about the same but hey, it's Spyro.
I think that the music and "Monet Skies" that were used in the first 3 Spyro's gave it a magical feel and that is lacking in this game. The new music gives the game a Caribbean feel. I also don't like what they did to the character of Moneybags. He was a English stuffy snob in the first 3 and they should have left him alone. I can't pinpoint the accent but they made him really obnoxious.
I also don't like the new voices. They are horrible! Spyro use to have a little bit of an edge but his new voice makes him very wimpy.

All in all the game was fun to play and I've decided to buy it.