COVER IN 3D RATED E FOR EVERYONE
Spyro is back for his third PlayStation adventure. Jump down the rabbithole to recover all the eggs stolen from Dragon World by the evil sorceressand her henchmen. The cartoonish look, the goofy sounds, and thescavenger-hunt gameplay will be familiar to anyone who has adventured withSpyro before. New to the series is the ability to play as Sheila, thekangaroo; Sergeant Byrd, the flying penguin; Bentley, the Yeti; and Agent 9,the space monkey. In Year of the Dragon, Spyro still has all of hissignature moves--as well as the special moves he learned in Spyro theDragon 2--and can control such vehicles as tanks, submarines, andspeedboats. There are over 30 levels in which to recover 150 eggs andseveral minigames that complement the standard gameplay, includingboxing and skateboarding.

Continuing in his hugely popular PlayStation series, Spyro is back in Spyro: Year of the Dragon, and this time he is cuter than ever.
The story starts with the familiar plotline of an evil leader taking hostages, leaving you as the only one who can save them and the world from this tyranny. Once you get past the cut scenes showing your family's eggs being stolen, you are presented with a wonderful array of colors, scenery, and graphics that play with your senses.
Normally, when a game is this graphically luscious, the actual gameplay suffers. Not so in this case. Year of the Dragon's 37 levels are packed with everything from running to skateboarding, as you chase around after the eggs and gem that you can lay your hands on for access to secret levels. The game's learning curve will suit old fans and newcomers alike. And, with other playable characters available, the story isn't just about Spyro and his flames.
This title has appeal for all ages--whether you're enthralled by colorful graphics and the nonviolent gameplay or looking for a new challenge, you'll find it all here. --Stuart Miles -- Amazon.co.uk