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Spyro: A Hero's Tail: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Spyro: A Hero's Tail (2004): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Spyro: A Hero's Tail (2004) is a platform video game developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software, available on XBOX, NGC, PS2. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 66/100 on IGDB.

What is Spyro: A Hero's Tail about?

Spyro: A Hero's Tail is the fifth console game in the original Spyro series and the ninth game in the series in all. Developed by Eurocom, it was the first game in the series for the Xbox, as well as the second game in the series for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube (with the former console release being the only one of the three to support widescreen). It is also the final installment in the original Spyro continuity for home consoles. This is also the first and only Spyro game to be completely produced in Europe.

The game introduces a new antagonist, Red, a former Dragon Elder banished years before the events of the game, and sees the protagonist, Spyro the Dragon, attempt to defeat him with the aid of his best friend Sparx, Hunter the Cheetah, flying penguin Sgt. Byrd, and mole Blink, who are all playable.

Key details

Spyro: A Hero's Tail was released in 2004 and supports single player. Platforms: XBOX, NGC, PS2. Developer: Eurocom Entertainment Software.

Should you play Spyro: A Hero's Tail?

Reviews are mixed, but Spyro: A Hero's Tail retains a dedicated player base among platform fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Spyro: A Hero's Tail?

Spyro: A Hero's Tail is a platform game by Eurocom Entertainment Software, released in 2004.

What platforms is Spyro: A Hero's Tail on?

Spyro: A Hero's Tail is available on XBOX, NGC, PS2.

Is Spyro: A Hero's Tail good?

Spyro: A Hero's Tail has an aggregate score of 66/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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