Actually you are right about one of the levels being pasted into this game, theres a part of the Grove forest that is taken from a level in ANB (Munitions Forge) but with different textures and enemies and such, heck they even used some of the same enemies but with a reskin.
I played about 5 minutes of this game before giving up. To this day it's the only Spyro game that has bored me THAT fast. And from what I hear, from the frustrating combat to the rushed story, I'm not missing much. Glad my hunch was right and I didn't have to subject myself to the rest of it.
See, this is the game I NEVER heard anything about. Even though I played it as a kid, it was completely absent from my memory. Just got wait until my Dawn of the Dragon video.
I don't think people were defending the console game. The GBA version on the other hand... most of the "missing" story is in it; but in order to unlock Dark Spyro for the whole game, you need to beat in on hard... that took me almost a year due to the Naga boss fight alone.
I never really was bothered about the Dragon Time not being brought up but it seems it could be tied to that large Hourglass the Chronicler has, I mean Celestial Caves is a spiritual place as Ignitus is somehow there in full physical form in DOTD so Spyro might be tapping into that Hourglass, you'll see it has some mystical blue sand in it that looks like it's bubbling or probably just glimmering.
Never grew up with Spyro. I never even played the first two legend games. I found dawn of the dragon at a goodwill and really enjoyed it for what it is. The acting is dull and the story is basic, but the gameplay kept me motivated, the combat and flying segments really satisfied me. Plus finding hidden items was a thrill. Hopefully you'll enjoy that entry better. :)
Why yes, I will defend "this game". It had a LOT more platforming in every level. Which is exactly what any Spyro game, OG or reboot, needs to be good. There are honest to God collectables this time around (weak ass gaemerz cannot get them all). The music was BETTER, if you actually paid attention. There isn't any "bad" writing, the story is simply cut. Could have had more stuff, if only Activision wasn't Activision. Whatever was made under the deadline and put together, barely holds, but holds.
Only ever watched playthroughs of A New Beginning and Eternal Night, but I could clearly tell Eternal Night was complete garbage. That said, I did play Dawn of the Dragon growing up so I have a bit of a soft spot for that game and I can't wait to see your review of it down the line!
the Legend of Spyro series was supposed to be much better, more open world and not as linear with replayability and more to do. but with a budget of 1 million which is little to nothing to make a game it's understandable why it turned out like it did. I do hope though they get remade in the future into the original planned idea which was much better. Better story telling, not rushed, improved combat and not re using alot of the same stuff but with reskins. So people shouldn't hate on it, look at Enter the Dragonfly which is worse
I remember watching Toridori video on The Eternal Night n she gave a lot of details on the game, the budget money, the time they had to make the game etc. Btw Shemp do u know their is also a cheat code that allows u to turn into Dark Spyro which makes u unstoppable?
Any you guys wanna try something fun? This games electric second fire is WAY more broken then you think. Use the time slow ability and use the lighting tornado. Its awesome
The legend of spyro is the best spyro games :) best soundtracks and best story! Hope for a remake. If the ”original” spyro gets a remake, then we legends fans deserve our remake too!
Finally!!!!!! Someone who feels the same way I do lol. The legend of spyro is a great trilogy. I find the story lines very interesting and like how serious they are about everything. Its suspenseful. Great scenery as well.
Honestly, as much as I love The Legend of Spyro trilogy, I almost completely agree with this video. I recently ran through all three of the games as a nostalgia trip and goodbye to 2019 and the 2010's. While I have nostalgia for all three games, The Eternal Night is definitely my least favorite of the three, and always has been. The enemies were absolutely broken sometimes, and was incredibly frustrating to deal with (I also kinda suck so that doesn't help, LOL). That gauntlet section you mentioned is the BANE OF MY EXISTENCE! Especially that small arena with all the huge enemies, GOOD GOD. I wasn't lucky enough to get that permanent magic glitch that you got. As a child, this game was so difficult to me, I never properly finished it until years later. However, Dawn of the Dragon is pretty great, improved on a lot in my opinion. I love the story, the gameplay is a bit better and a little more unique. The art improves by leaps and bounds. When I was young, I was always confused about the beginning of that game since I hadn't finished The Eternal Night. The only two things I slightly disagree with that you said are the elemental breaths and the music. I do think some powers improved, but the same amount of powers got worse. As for the music, I remember the title music since it's so much more bleak and dark than A New Beginning's, which really supports the overall tone of the game, and the music that started the credits is gorgeous to me, TBH, and almost felt like the only reward we get for beating the game besides plot awareness. I've been enjoying your Spyro series reviews a lot, and I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions on Dawn of the Dragon when that time comes. I hope you like that game much more than The Eternal Night! The plot and music are at least on par with A New Beginning and the gameplay is better, IMO! 😁
Yeah, this game was REALLY rough. Props to you for even getting through it. But, never fear, Dawn of the Dragon will be a breath of fresh air compared to this. The third game is has a really solid setup, compared to the first two, though a lot of people tend to feel that it falls off in the second half. But anyway, great video! Thanks for taking the time to finish this game (yeah, it sucks, but you tried). I’m excited to hear your thoughts on the third one.
The DS version was to complicated for me. I remember I couldnt beat the Blundertails and basically the whole Fellmuth arena. Then when you face Gaul you have to only push a button i was attacking him and wondering why he wasnt dying.
I would honestly agree with ALL of things you mentioned in the video, except... I still wouldn't trash it :) If you are a hardcore gamer - this game will beat the s"*t out of you, in contrast to other two games from trilogy - A new beginning is easy and forgiving, and Dawn of the dragon is enjoyable normal experience with some hard parts if you want them :) That said - if you completed Eternal Night - you can just breeze-play through other two (especially a new beginning - after eternal night it will feel unfairly easy :) I liked the dark atmosphere of the game though. But yeah - AI is waaaay to overpowered, recovering-from-attack animations is waaaay to long (you can't do anything when enemies attacking you), and yeah - pirate ship just suuuucks, same for the final boss - not enjoyed it a bit...
I am replaying this series now. The main problem I have with it is long unskippable cut scenes before difficult fights. At least they fixed the strafing camera controls. I prefer the combat in this over dawn of the dragon.
HOW THE FRICK DID YOU KEEP THE ELEMENTS DURING THE FIRST PHASE OF GAUL'S BOSS BATTLE?!?!?!?!!? And please tell me if there's a code or something that would make the first phase of the boss more fun cause even though I freaking love this game the first part of the final boss is kinda boring 😓
I like this game despite the excessive length of the ‘Pirate’ & ‘Forest’ levels. It *can* be too difficult and there are *FAR* too many waves of enemies but the ‘epic factor’ is still there and *better* than *EVER!* 😃👍 The soundtrack is also amazing still!
You can actually skip those hordes with Dark Spyro's indefinite Dash thing bug, I could show what happens but I don't have a copy and I'm hoping to get the Wii one.
you dare criticize the video game by saying bad stuff about it well now you're going to get a infinite unlimited endless never ending amount of karma basically.
Unfortunatelly I didn't get any kind of magic boost so belive me... it's friggin hard!. This is the Spyro game I don't wanna replay., but truely! The platforming is awful and the combat is very laggysh. I remember spending a whole day on passing through the pirate boss. It was so frustrating.... If you are not a huge Spyro fan, don't play it!
I think the Eternal Night (despite not being the best general Spyro game (I still prefer the original and reignited trilogy)) is SLIGHTLY better than a New Beginning. It’s still annoying but I think the best and ONLY good parts of the game are the new combat moves and the Dragon Time thing. I think the game is JUST ok. It’s not bad but it’s not good either. It’s just ok. If there’s any LoS game that I think is the worst, it’s Dawn of the Dragon. It doesn’t feel like Spyro anymore, the controls are garbage, the writing feels forced, and the combat is painfully awkward. If you’re planning to review that game, all I can do is wish you the best of luck. I think it’s worse than Eternal Night. The worst part is that people defend it more than its predecessors.
Travis the Dragon There's also the ending song This Broken Soul too I like that song. It be cool to see Legend of Spyro get a remastered version of it too especially with the original idea. I also like Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Original Spyro too.
@@LittleLexi24 I recommend just doing the console one because you're gonna be shocked, it was the same for me with the version for ANB and DOTD but I suggest taking in the scenery and just look around, it'll make you appreciate these games more but don't gloss over the soundtrack because this series has amazing music, DOTD reuses music from ANB and TEN so if you praise that game, don't forget that some themes came from the previous two.
Actually you are right about one of the levels being pasted into this game, theres a part of the Grove forest that is taken from a level in ANB (Munitions Forge) but with different textures and enemies and such, heck they even used some of the same enemies but with a reskin.
Thank you clarifying!
I played about 5 minutes of this game before giving up. To this day it's the only Spyro game that has bored me THAT fast. And from what I hear, from the frustrating combat to the rushed story, I'm not missing much. Glad my hunch was right and I didn't have to subject myself to the rest of it.
See, this is the game I NEVER heard anything about. Even though I played it as a kid, it was completely absent from my memory.
Just got wait until my Dawn of the Dragon video.
I don't think people were defending the console game. The GBA version on the other hand... most of the "missing" story is in it; but in order to unlock Dark Spyro for the whole game, you need to beat in on hard... that took me almost a year due to the Naga boss fight alone.
I never really was bothered about the Dragon Time not being brought up but it seems it could be tied to that large Hourglass the Chronicler has, I mean Celestial Caves is a spiritual place as Ignitus is somehow there in full physical form in DOTD so Spyro might be tapping into that Hourglass, you'll see it has some mystical blue sand in it that looks like it's bubbling or probably just glimmering.
Never grew up with Spyro. I never even played the first two legend games. I found dawn of the dragon at a goodwill and really enjoyed it for what it is. The acting is dull and the story is basic, but the gameplay kept me motivated, the combat and flying segments really satisfied me. Plus finding hidden items was a thrill. Hopefully you'll enjoy that entry better. :)
Glad you enjoyed DOTD. I hated every minute of it and wish they would've kept the same mechanics but improved.
Eternal Night? More like Eternal YIKES.
Badam tuss.
Get rekt Spyro
Eoic pwnd
Why yes, I will defend "this game". It had a LOT more platforming in every level. Which is exactly what any Spyro game, OG or reboot, needs to be good. There are honest to God collectables this time around (weak ass gaemerz cannot get them all). The music was BETTER, if you actually paid attention. There isn't any "bad" writing, the story is simply cut. Could have had more stuff, if only Activision wasn't Activision. Whatever was made under the deadline and put together, barely holds, but holds.
Only ever watched playthroughs of A New Beginning and Eternal Night, but I could clearly tell Eternal Night was complete garbage. That said, I did play Dawn of the Dragon growing up so I have a bit of a soft spot for that game and I can't wait to see your review of it down the line!
9:47 Nope, You needed to look at your Fury Meter lol it was ready for you to use your Dark Fury attack to kill Gaul
Good video, Shemp. I like how they couldn’t even get Frodo for the DS version.
You seriously don't know what dark spyro is ? Spyro accidentally absorbed the evil energy.
It's technically the Element of Dark, Death and the Underworld Nether but yeah.
@@artistanthony1007 I would love it if the legend of Spyro series got remastered 😎
the Legend of Spyro series was supposed to be much better, more open world and not as linear with replayability and more to do. but with a budget of 1 million which is little to nothing to make a game it's understandable why it turned out like it did. I do hope though they get remade in the future into the original planned idea which was much better. Better story telling, not rushed, improved combat and not re using alot of the same stuff but with reskins. So people shouldn't hate on it, look at Enter the Dragonfly which is worse
I remember watching Toridori video on The Eternal Night n she gave a lot of details on the game, the budget money, the time they had to make the game etc. Btw Shemp do u know their is also a cheat code that allows u to turn into Dark Spyro which makes u unstoppable?
You can also unlock ‘Dark Spyro’ after you’ve finished the game by completing ‘Dragon Challenges.’
Any you guys wanna try something fun? This games electric second fire is WAY more broken then you think. Use the time slow ability and use the lighting tornado. Its awesome
The legend of spyro is the best spyro games :) best soundtracks and best story! Hope for a remake. If the ”original” spyro gets a remake, then we legends fans deserve our remake too!
Finally!!!!!! Someone who feels the same way I do lol. The legend of spyro is a great trilogy. I find the story lines very interesting and like how serious they are about everything. Its suspenseful. Great scenery as well.
Honestly, as much as I love The Legend of Spyro trilogy, I almost completely agree with this video. I recently ran through all three of the games as a nostalgia trip and goodbye to 2019 and the 2010's. While I have nostalgia for all three games, The Eternal Night is definitely my least favorite of the three, and always has been.
The enemies were absolutely broken sometimes, and was incredibly frustrating to deal with (I also kinda suck so that doesn't help, LOL). That gauntlet section you mentioned is the BANE OF MY EXISTENCE! Especially that small arena with all the huge enemies, GOOD GOD. I wasn't lucky enough to get that permanent magic glitch that you got. As a child, this game was so difficult to me, I never properly finished it until years later.
However, Dawn of the Dragon is pretty great, improved on a lot in my opinion. I love the story, the gameplay is a bit better and a little more unique. The art improves by leaps and bounds. When I was young, I was always confused about the beginning of that game since I hadn't finished The Eternal Night.
The only two things I slightly disagree with that you said are the elemental breaths and the music. I do think some powers improved, but the same amount of powers got worse. As for the music, I remember the title music since it's so much more bleak and dark than A New Beginning's, which really supports the overall tone of the game, and the music that started the credits is gorgeous to me, TBH, and almost felt like the only reward we get for beating the game besides plot awareness.
I've been enjoying your Spyro series reviews a lot, and I'm looking forward to hearing your opinions on Dawn of the Dragon when that time comes. I hope you like that game much more than The Eternal Night! The plot and music are at least on par with A New Beginning and the gameplay is better, IMO! 😁
Yeah, this game was REALLY rough. Props to you for even getting through it.
But, never fear, Dawn of the Dragon will be a breath of fresh air compared to this. The third game is has a really solid setup, compared to the first two, though a lot of people tend to feel that it falls off in the second half.
But anyway, great video! Thanks for taking the time to finish this game (yeah, it sucks, but you tried). I’m excited to hear your thoughts on the third one.
Btw it's Dark Aether, you know the Guage fills up without Purple Gems when you use Aether in ANB.
The DS version was to complicated for me. I remember I couldnt beat the Blundertails and basically the whole Fellmuth arena. Then when you face Gaul you have to only push a button i was attacking him and wondering why he wasnt dying.
Hey Shemp those posters are 0:08 are sweet. Are they canvas? Do you know where I could some like those?
I would honestly agree with ALL of things you mentioned in the video, except...
I still wouldn't trash it :)
If you are a hardcore gamer - this game will beat the s"*t out of you, in contrast to other two games from trilogy - A new beginning is easy and forgiving, and Dawn of the dragon is enjoyable normal experience with some hard parts if you want them :)
That said - if you completed Eternal Night - you can just breeze-play through other two (especially a new beginning - after eternal night it will feel unfairly easy :)
I liked the dark atmosphere of the game though. But yeah - AI is waaaay to overpowered, recovering-from-attack animations is waaaay to long (you can't do anything when enemies attacking you), and yeah - pirate ship just suuuucks, same for the final boss - not enjoyed it a bit...
I am replaying this series now. The main problem I have with it is long unskippable cut scenes before difficult fights. At least they fixed the strafing camera controls. I prefer the combat in this over dawn of the dragon.
I’ve played this game half a dozen times and **LOVE IT** for the most part but I respect everyone’s views and opinions. 😊👌
Coming off of Eternal night I was excited to play Dawn of the Dragon...man was that a terrible idea.
The GBA version is really good
Please Mr.Shemp don't trash it
it's still a video game 🙈
I wanted to revisit my childhood so I plugged my wii and play. Your lucky u got the glitch of unlimited magic. I had to beat everything legitimately
*ALL* Spyro games are rushed *PERIOD!* ☹️
HOW THE FRICK DID YOU KEEP THE ELEMENTS DURING THE FIRST PHASE OF GAUL'S BOSS BATTLE?!?!?!?!!? And please tell me if there's a code or something that would make the first phase of the boss more fun cause even though I freaking love this game the first part of the final boss is kinda boring 😓
I feel like they should remake this game it had so much potential, but it did feel like it was rushed.
Big oof.
Have you seen the GBA version btw?
I have! And it's actually not that bad.
Good video man
I like this game despite the excessive length of the ‘Pirate’ & ‘Forest’ levels. It *can* be too difficult and there are *FAR* too many waves of enemies but the ‘epic factor’ is still there and *better* than *EVER!* 😃👍 The soundtrack is also amazing still!
You can actually skip those hordes with Dark Spyro's indefinite Dash thing bug, I could show what happens but I don't have a copy and I'm hoping to get the Wii one.
you dare criticize the video game by saying bad stuff about it well now you're going to get a infinite unlimited endless never ending amount of karma basically.
Unfortunatelly I didn't get any kind of magic boost so belive me... it's friggin hard!.
This is the Spyro game I don't wanna replay., but truely! The platforming is awful and the combat is very laggysh.
I remember spending a whole day on passing through the pirate boss. It was so frustrating....
If you are not a huge Spyro fan, don't play it!
Game = destroyed
I think the Eternal Night (despite not being the best general Spyro game (I still prefer the original and reignited trilogy)) is SLIGHTLY better than a New Beginning. It’s still annoying but I think the best and ONLY good parts of the game are the new combat moves and the Dragon Time thing. I think the game is JUST ok. It’s not bad but it’s not good either. It’s just ok.
If there’s any LoS game that I think is the worst, it’s Dawn of the Dragon. It doesn’t feel like Spyro anymore, the controls are garbage, the writing feels forced, and the combat is painfully awkward. If you’re planning to review that game, all I can do is wish you the best of luck. I think it’s worse than Eternal Night. The worst part is that people defend it more than its predecessors.
Oooooohhhhhh you just wait until I get my hands on Dawn of the Dragon. This website isn't ready for that video 👀
Yeah but dawn of the dragon had the lowest budget and I still think it was better than eternal night
@@ShempOfficial Did you ever get to play Dawn of the Dragon?
Travis the Dragon
There's also the ending song This Broken Soul too I like that song.
It be cool to see Legend of Spyro get a remastered version of it too especially with the original idea.
I also like Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Original Spyro too.
I absolutely hate this game
Why may I ask?
@@ZyliceLiddell
Couldn’t get through the start, it was the DS version tho
@@LittleLexi24 I recommend just doing the console one because you're gonna be shocked, it was the same for me with the version for ANB and DOTD but I suggest taking in the scenery and just look around, it'll make you appreciate these games more but don't gloss over the soundtrack because this series has amazing music, DOTD reuses music from ANB and TEN so if you praise that game, don't forget that some themes came from the previous two.
This game sucks