Spyro: A New Beginning Hands-On

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Spryo: A New Beginning is being billed as just what its title implies. In an attempt to bring the fizzling action-platformer more recognition and respect, Sierra has enlisted some heavy-hitting celebrity aid. Hairy-footed Elijah Wood will star as the wide-eyed purple dragon Spyro. David Spade provides backup as the snarky sidekick Sparks, and Gary Oldman weighs in as Spyro's mentor, Ignitus. While voice talent alone can't reinvigorate a franchise, it can't hurt. From playing through a number of levels in the new Spyro, it's obvious there are some more interesting gameplay and action mechanics than we've seen in the past.

Spyro starts this new journey by realizing he's a special dragon. More specifically, he's told by Ignitus he's a purple one, something that only happens once every 10 generations. Apparently Spyro couldn't recognize this, since he was carted off to a different society and believed himself to be one of them. Through Ignitus' tutelage, Spyro slowly learns everything he's capable of as a dragon. This includes flying, breathing fire, melee attacks, and a number of elemental special moves. He'll need them to beat down Cynder, an ill-tempered black dragon trying, like countless other villains, to reawaken an ancient evil

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