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Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperAmaze Entertainment
PublisherSierra Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesThe Legend of Spyro
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is an action-adventure game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Amaze Entertainment and published by Sierra Entertainment.

It is part of the The Legend of Spyro series; on the DS you can also try The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon and The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night. Amaze Entertainment also made Spyro: Shadow Legacy, Disney Friends and Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 DS 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 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning cheats & codes

16 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Invincible22124398 00000001
Infinite MP2212438C 00000001
Max Powers22124388 00000001
Zoom Mode22124394 00000001
Disco Mode22124390 00000001
Tiny Spyro22124380 00000001

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The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning walkthroughs & guides

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The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning FAQ

Who made The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning?

It was developed by Amaze Entertainment and published by Sierra Entertainment.

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.

Read more about The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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