Spyro: A Hero's Tail TV Commercial for PlayStation 2 & GameCube & Xbox - PS2 - NGC - 2004

Описание: Spyro: A Hero's Tail (Eurocom/Vivendi, 2004)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: November 2, 2004 - Spyro: A Hero's Tail (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube)
Europe: November 16, 2004 (PS2), November 19, 2004 (Xbox), November 26, 2004 (GameCube) - Spyro: A Hero's Tail
Australia: November 16, 2004 (PS2), November 19, 2004 (Xbox), November 26, 2004 (GameCube) - Spyro: A Hero's Tail
Japan: Not released

Manufacturer: Sony (PS2), Microsoft (Xbox), Nintendo (GameCube)
Publisher: Vivendi Universal Games
Developer: Eurocom Entertainment Software
Type: 3D Platformer Action-Adventure
Media: DVD-ROM (PS2/Xbox), Optical Disc (GameCube)
Controller: DualShock 2 (PS2), Xbox Controller, GameCube Controller

Gameplay and Plot:
Spyro: A Hero's Tail (2004), released November 2, 2004 in North America, is a 3D platformer where players control Spyro the Dragon in a quest to stop the banished elder Red from plunging the Dragon Realms into darkness. Key mechanics include fire breath, charge attacks, new moves like wall-kick, tailbash, and ledge grab, plus playable characters (Hunter the Cheetah for boomerangs, Sgt. Byrd for flight/shots, Sparx for enemy possession, Blink the Mole for burrowing). Plot: Spyro collects 40 Light Gems to power portals across 4 homeworlds (Dragon Shores, Cliff Town, Frozen Altars, Dark Mine), destroying Dark Gems in Red's realms and battling bosses like the Golem and Red himself. Features open-world exploration, mini-games, and collectibles (orbs, eggs). Supports single-player only. Auto-save with manual checkpoints.

Key Features:
Modes: Main Story, Mini-Games, Character Swap
Mechanics: Breath upgrades, playable allies, gem collection
Characters: Spyro, Sparx, Hunter, Sgt. Byrd, Blink
Missions: 4 homeworlds, 20+ levels, boss fights
Unique: Light/Dark Gem system, new playable characters
Controls: Analog move, X jump, Circle charge

Game Length:
Main Story: 10-12 hours
Completionist: 15-20 hours (all collectibles)

Sales Numbers:
Not publicly available; estimated 1-2 million units sold.

Technical Specifications:
Media: PS2/Xbox DVD-ROM, GameCube Disc
Resolution: 480p (progressive scan on Xbox/GameCube)
Save System: Auto-save, 3 slots
Audio: Orchestral score by Stewart Copeland
System: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube

Back of the Box Description:
Spyro's biggest adventure yet! Glide, charge, and breathe fire as a hero—battle Red with Hunter, Byrd, and Blink on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube!

Additional Details:
Mechanics: Orb currency for upgrades, egg hunts, mini-games
Multiplayer: None
Difficulty: Easy/Normal/Hard
Development: Eurocom
Localization: 5 languages
ESRB Rating: Everyone

Technical Notes:
Load Times: 5-10 seconds
Issues: Camera glitches (patched in some versions)
Features: Progressive scan, mini-game unlocks
Requirements: Console

Historical Context:
Announced April 27, 2004 at $49.99 USD, Spyro: A Hero's Tail was Eurocom's take on the series, improving on Enter the Dragonfly with better controls and no loading screens. Mixed reviews (Metacritic 72/100); last original Spyro before Legend reboot. Remastered in fan efforts; nostalgic in 2025, used copies $10-$30+.

Did You Know?
New antagonist Red (exiled elder).
Stewart Copeland (Police drummer) scored.
First with Blink the Mole.
4 homeworlds, 20 levels.
Inspired Jak & Daxter design.