Spyro the Dragon review

Spyro the Dragon is the gentlest game on this list and a good first 3D game for children. Activision now sells it inside the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which remasters Spyro the Dragon, Ripto's Rage and Year of the Dragon in HD, keeping what Activision calls the same smoldering attitude. Activision's page puts the focus on exploring large worlds, and we score it high on ease of setup for younger players. The used PS1 disc lists at $39.99 at DKOldies before sales, twice the price of Crash: Warped, which keeps its value score lower. PC players can buy the Reignited Trilogy on Steam, where it has been since September 3, 2019, and get all three games for one purchase. Experienced players may find it easy, but for a relaxed weekend game for a family, it fits well.

Who it is for

Younger players and families who want gentle 3D exploration.

Price

Used PS1 disc from $39.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $39.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• First game in the original Spyro trilogy
• Explore large worlds in fully remastered form in the trilogy
• Remastered in HD in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy
• Trilogy adds Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage and Spyro: Year of the Dragon
• Original three games in one collection on PC

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Exploration-led design suits younger players
• Strength: Activision's remaster puts all three games on PC
• Strength: A good first 3D game for children
• Weakness: $39.99 used is twice the price of Crash: Warped
• Weakness: Less challenge than the other platformer here
• Weakness: The remaster changes the original PS1 look

Key facts

• Remaster publisher: Activision
• Remaster developers: Toys for Bob, Iron Galaxy Studios
• Remaster release (PC): September 3, 2019
• Series entry: First Spyro game
• Genre: 3D platformer

Where it ranks

Spyro the Dragon is No. 8 in our Best PS1 Games of All Time verdict.