Spyro the Dragon Classic
PlayStation · Platformer / Action
Spyro: Year of the Dragon
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Insomniac Games |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Spyro |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 27 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Spyro: Year of the Dragon is a platformer developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Tomb Raider: Chronicles. Among the 77 PS1 platformers in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Spyro series; on the PS1 you can also try Spyro the Dragon and Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!. The series also appears on other systems with Spyro: Season of Ice (GBA) and Spyro 2: Season of Flame (GBA). Insomniac Games also made Disruptor for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Spyro: Year of the Dragon is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Spyro: Year of the Dragon cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D0074736
???? |
|---|---|
| Y-Fix | 8005CE34
0000 |
| PAL2NTSC | D00609BC
0008
300609BA
0040 |
| Infinite health | D00738A4
0002
800738A4
0003 |
| Infinite lives | D006FA60
0003
8006FA60
0004 |
| Moon Jump (Press Up & X) | D0074736
BFEF
3007362D
00A0 |
Spyro: Year of the Dragon walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Spyro: Year of the Dragon FAQ
When did Spyro: Year of the Dragon come out on the PS1?
Spyro: Year of the Dragon was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Spyro: Year of the Dragon?
It was developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony.
Is Spyro: Year of the Dragon multiplayer?
No. Spyro: Year of the Dragon is a single-player game.
How long does Spyro: Year of the Dragon take to play?
As a platformer, Spyro: Year of the Dragon 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 Spyro: Year of the Dragon 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.