Spyro Games: A Blast from the Past

The Spyro series is a beloved franchise that has been entertaining gamers for decades. The platformer games follow the adventures of Spyro, a young purple dragon who must save his fellow dragons and defeat evil villains. Throughout the series, players encounter various characters who aid or hinder Spyro's progress.

One such character is Moneybags, a bear obsessed with money. He often appears to impede Spyro's path, but can also grant him new abilities or release unlockable characters in exchange for a few gems. In A Hero's Tail and Shadow Legacy, Moneybags takes on a different role as a shopkeeper, allowing players to purchase items.

Hunter the Cheetah is another notable character who appears in several games. He is a skilled bow and arrow hunter and is strong and agile. Hunter has a crush on Bianca in Year of the Dragon and even gets his own playable minigames. Despite being loyal to Spyro, he can be somewhat naive and gullible, often getting captured or tricked easily.

The Balloonists are also an essential part of the series, helping Spyro travel to different homeworlds by giving him a ride in their hot air balloons.

The original Spyro games were released on the PlayStation 1 console and consisted of five divisions: The Artisans, The Peace Keepers, The Magic Crafters, The Beast Makers, and The Dream Weavers. These games were incredibly popular, and many went on to be ported to other consoles, competing with other animal mascots that dominated the gaming scene in the 1990s.

Although there have been rumors of a new Spyro game, unfortunately, none have yet materialized. However, fans can still play classic Spyro games or try out similar 3D platformers that share elements of Spyro's gameplay, design, and art style. With Activision Blizzard now under Microsoft's ownership, the future of Spyro remains uncertain.

In the meantime, fans may find themselves itching to play other games like Crash Bandicoot, which has recently seen the release of a new game, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. The success of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, which remastered three classic PS1 titles, gives hope that Spyro will receive a similar treatment in the future.

Overall, the Spyro series is a nostalgic and entertaining franchise that has captured the hearts of many gamers. Its rich history and beloved characters make it an essential part of gaming culture.