Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly [15s] TV Commercial 2 for PlayStation 2 & Nintendo GameCube - PS2 - 2002

Описание: Release Date: November 5, 2002 (North America)
Manufacturer: Universal Interactive
Developer: Check Six Games, Equinoxe Digital Entertainment
Type: 3D platformer
Generation: Sixth generation (PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube)
Media: DVD-ROM (PS2), Mini-DVD (GameCube)
Controller: PlayStation 2 DualShock 2, GameCube Controller
Storage: PlayStation 2 Memory Card (1 block), GameCube Memory Card (~4 blocks)
Gameplay:
Protagonist: Spyro the Dragon (voiced by Tom Kenny)
Plot: In the Dragon Realms, Ripto, a returning villain, scatters 90 dragonflies—guardians of the realm—using a magic spell during a celebration. Spyro, with his dragonfly friend Sparx, must travel across nine worlds to recover the dragonflies, defeat Ripto’s minions, and restore order. The lighthearted story unfolds through brief cutscenes, maintaining the series’ whimsical tone but with a simpler narrative compared to earlier titles.
Mechanics: 3D platformer with exploration, combat, and light puzzles. Control Spyro using abilities like gliding, headbutting, and flame/ice/electric/bubble breaths. The new bubble breath captures dragonflies, a core collectible. Navigate open levels with platforming challenges, enemies, and minigames (e.g., tank battles, speedway races). Collect gems for currency and dragonflies (90 total) to unlock the final boss. Features include riding vehicles (e.g., tanks, UFOs) and Sparx’s health-based mechanics. No multiplayer; single-player focus. The game is criticized for technical issues like long load times and glitches, especially on PS2.
Modes:
Main Game: Single-player campaign (~9 worlds, 25+ levels)
Minigames: Speedway races, tank battles, and slide challenges
No Multiplayer: Single-player only
Key Features:
9 worlds (e.g., Dragon Realms, Cloud 9, Jurassic Jungle) with varied themes

90 dragonflies to collect, each unlocking story progression

New breath abilities: Flame, Ice, Electric, Bubble

Bosses: Ripto, Crush, Gulp (reused from earlier games)

Soundtrack by Stewart Copeland, with familiar Spyro themes and new tracks

Voice cast: Tom Kenny (Spyro), Gregg Berger (Ripto), Edita Brychta (others)

Collectibles: Gems (7,000), dragonflies, treasure chests

Technical issues: Notable load times, frame rate drops, and bugs
Game Length: 6–8 hours (Main Game); 10–12 hours (completionist, all dragonflies and gems)
Marketing:
Launch Price: $49.99
Promoted: Via E3 2002, GamePro, and TV ads leveraging Spyro’s PlayStation legacy
Add-Ons: No DLC; no major re-releases
Criticism: Marketed as the first Spyro on next-gen consoles but criticized for rushed development and technical flaws
Glide into Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly, the 2002 platformer that brought Spyro to PS2 and GameCube! Join the purple dragon to capture 90 dragonflies, battle Ripto, and explore vibrant worlds with new breath powers. Despite technical hiccups, this adventure delivers nostalgic Spyro charm with Stewart Copeland’s iconic tunes!