Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Platformer
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Krome Studios |
| Publisher | Sierra |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Spyro |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is an action-adventure game developed by Krome Studios and published by Sierra. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.
It is part of the Spyro series; on the GBA you can also try Spyro: Season of Ice, Spyro 2: Season of Flame and Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs. The series also appears on other systems with Spyro the Dragon (PS1) and Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! (PS1). Krome Studios also made Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan and Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue for the GBA.
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Instant Win Whack A Bulb Spider | 320030B8
000C |
|---|---|
| Enabler Code | 00006FCC
000A
100690FA
0007 |
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning FAQ
When did The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning come out on the GBA?
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning?
It was developed by Krome Studios and published by Sierra.
Is The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning multiplayer?
No. The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is a single-player game.
How long does The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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