My Review of The Eternal Night (The worst Spyro game ever)

ratchet · Feb 27, 2008 4:56 AM

I dont just Hate TLOS because of its awful gameplay, or the fact that its changed so much, i hate it because it chooses to forget about OLd Spyro, just shove him out in the gutter to dry. After Krome have finished with Spyro, another developer will get him, and what games will they try out to see the purple dragon in action? the most recent ones of cource. So then they will take their ideas off TLOS, and then lol and behold, Old Spyro once again has been blown to oblivian. What i am saying is that the old Spyro i knew and loved is gone after this Reboot, and i cant do anything about it...

Scarabbug · Mar 01, 2008 12:15 AM

ratchet · Mar 01, 2008 8:33 AM

That is true, but not really the full of it. As i've said many times, i like change, but only if its neccesary and not to the extreme. But TLOS, well you cant mess with TLOS, they chaged paractically EVERYTHING just because they thought Spyro's platforming days were wrong.
I understand that dfranchises need to change to survive, but its pretty much a whole new franchise anyway. Besides, i think the change was for the worse, looking that the games ratings and the fact that the sales are no where near Insomniac's mark.

Scarabbug · Mar 01, 2008 11:57 PM

Well I've had twenty one years to develop an opinion on what constitutes "nessecary" change, so... I dunno. I guess I'm a little more world-weary about the whole thing. The fact is for survival it WAS nessecary.

I guess yeah - it is pretty much a "new" franchise with little in common with the old spyro but to me... it's still a Spyro, you know?

if it bothers you so much ,then just avoid this area of the forum. Stick with the spyro you know and love. He may never return, but he'll always be remembered.

ratchet · Mar 23, 2008 11:14 AM

Its good to share my opinions on these games and not just ignore them..... My main thing with Spyro is that i want to improve him, and TLOS really hasn't so that is practicaly why i am here.... But i'm pretty sick of arueing anyway.

Scarabbug · Mar 23, 2008 3:06 PM

I guess everyone must be tired of it by now.

Please try and understand - it is impossible for a videogame (or anything for that matter) to please EVERYONE. The things you think will improve the game (or the things I think will improve it) might not be what the rest of the world thinks. What about the yougner players who have never TOUCHED the original games and probably never will? What about them? In the end, the game makers just have to do what they think is best, hope the game goes down well and see where it takes them.

We can't go back to the past, but it's up to us what we do with the present, right?

ratchet · Mar 23, 2008 11:12 PM

yeah, well i wont argue with anyone anymore i guess, but my opinion stands.
PS: I agree with Crashpro3

TheManiacOnWheels · Mar 25, 2008 2:31 AM

I don't agree with CrashPro, or you, Ratchet, i'm sick of arguments and you probably know why i don't agree with you so i'm not gonna go into it.

ratchet · Mar 25, 2008 4:59 AM

Well i dont know any genuine reasons anyway.
No offence.

CynderFan101 · Mar 29, 2008 6:52 PM

I give this game a 9.99999999999999999 because the only thing I found wrong with it was that it was too short.(I beat the game in 8 or so hours) Although the enemies were extremely difficult at times, that's what makes it fun.(In my opinion.) I don't like games where you walk two feet and beat the game. <_< (big exaggeration) I prefer The Legend of Spyro more than the other games because they're challenging, I like the action, the amazing storyline and the awesome characters. (Guess I can't slash the original games because I've never played them before) Surely I'm not the only one that hates those cheap knockoffs A Hero's Tail, Season of Ice, Attack of The Rynocs, and Season of Fire, right? Terrible games. Not that I very much enjoy Gamebuy Advance games(TOO SMALL! BAD GRAPHICS!) If I had one of those gameboy player things whatever they are that would solve the size problem. Wait, since a wii plays gamecube games, does that mean it can use a gameboy player designed for the gamecube?(for those that have no idea what i'm talking about, a gameboy player is this thing that works with a gamecube to enable your gamecube to play gameboy advance games, wonder where I can get one? It would be nice if it fixed the graphic problem. <_< )

ratchet · Mar 29, 2008 11:30 PM

I actually didn't mind SOF, AOR or SOI, yet they are still no match for the originals in my opinion. AHT had some "problems" which made it annoying but it isn't too bad. Difficult/frustating games i am not very fond of, mainly because i get a headache and frustration easily. But there are some games which i wish were harder and i like the hardness, as long as it is not unfair hard. ANB was a real sinch, TEN was hard, so i hope TDH will be medium.

I give this game a 5.7

Dimensional spyro · Jun 23, 2008 5:56 AM

in my oppoinuin ,the game sucked skabbs fight was okay but other parts were bloody hard!

Adam Thurman · Jun 23, 2008 11:43 PM

Do you guys even know what it is like at the end of the game. I agree with those who say that it is steep to call it the worst game for it is the story that you miss when you get so picky at the things you get to do.
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The moral that comes from it is the best part by my opinion. It is people like the ones who created this post are the ones who destroy the meaning behind it and it is sad to think about what critics are saying. the critics are indeed the ones who give them a public opinion but it is vary shallow that people like you who think you can say things like this and get by without a complaint.

nothing will satisfy you if you are picky like this and mock my words you will loose interest in good games like this and become a sorry person who only enjoys the graphics for it is people like them who loose the whole moral.

What is adventure without hardship. indeed it is a new concept not getting to do things that you use to in the earlier games but why make such a scene out of the change. You get to fight with fists if that is not enough for you critics than you can leave this game behind and find a new. The game industry does not deserve to be mocked at for its new game. It is people like you who make it hard for creative people to bring the impressive.

the game Spyro the new beginning is perfect and no one can say otherwise because you have not played the whole game and therefore have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. mad

Parotia · Jul 05, 2008 12:58 AM

I think the game is pretty good, despite the fact that when you attack in the air, after your done w/ combo's you basically float above the enemy and are completely open for attacks...and when you DO get attacked, (and this I really dislike) is when he takes forever to recover, its like they had to over exaggerate the fact that you got hit so you must role backwards and sit in a daze for 5 hours. >_> Another thing is when you use dragon time, it hurts my eyes pretty much when I use it (and for certain bosses you NEED to use it A LOT!) and its just that everything is way too blue (but even THAT doesnt bother me much) its just the whole flashing sequence that takes place that bothers me.

The gameplay however, is pretty good over all. Combo's are fun, slomo's can get pretty out-of-hand but its not too big of a deal. Its just using the fury takes so long, that while Spyro's using his fury attack I could take a bath, get dressed, and go to McDonalds to get some fries and a burger and be back in time to see him finally finish the move. (although I rarely use the fury attack anyway, but I'm just saying that it's just a bit TOO slow, they could have sped it up a tad bit) Melee attacks in the air (when it goes to slow motion) doesnt bother me at all, I kind of enjoy it, as it helps me see whats actually going on around me for a few seconds. XD
The charge attack is pretty useless in this game I might say, its too hard to control (better yet spyro hardly moves left/right while charging)
I used to use the charge a lot to get to places faster, and in this game sometimes its a pretty good thing to have but since its too hard to control him...I dont know what to say other than it can get pretty annoying.
I remember while I was in Spyro's first dream, I died because, well, the gliding is pretty uncomfortable to use, and I slipped off the edge somehow (I was fully on the rock thing where you fight those rock soldiers) but still I "floated" and fell right off. It was pretty dumb. And I wouldnt really call it a glitch since it happens WAY too often EVERYWHERE no matter what.

But anyway, the difficulty is good, I like it, you HAVE to use your brain and plan out strategic moves and such. The only things that kill it sometimes are the floating and dragon time (well for me, because you sometimes have to use it a lot and it can really be a pain in the eyes)
But I like the difficulty of it all. smile

This is all I really have for now. XD

I overall give this game...hm...6.8/10...or 7/10.
I enjoy the old spyro a lot because of the different worlds (and it felt cool too) and how sparx was your "life" thing...and how killing sheep and frogs and chickens and such would release a butterfly that sparx would eat and you could..yablablablabla.
Sparx in this game only guides you, sometimes, he goes places that I cant even tell WHERE he is...but oh well.
I really wish though that they didnt make him grin so much...its pretty creepy sometimes. >_< And the game is so dark, I understand "the eternal night" but seriously...sometimes I cant even tell if I'm walking on the floor or not.

and wow that was a long review. XD

prince-Dari · Jul 16, 2008 8:19 AM

Well I quite like TEN, although there were quite a lot of things about it I didn't like. As in ANB the "levels" are very long and there aren't very many of the, so overall the game is very short, (easy to complete within a day) yet sometimes the levels can get annoying because of their length. It would be better with many more levels which are shorter. The bosses should be much harder, they were not much of a challenge at all (Gaul had many stages, but he was pretty pathetic hmm ). The gameplay was alright and the collectibles along with the dragon challenges were interesting. The storyline was was good, but rather simple. I would give it a 7/10.

Paranoia · Jul 16, 2008 12:34 PM

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Thundersoul · Jul 16, 2008 11:36 PM

Funny, I see alot of people complain about the Fighting, its fun. I figure I'll give my two cents before I get yelled at tongue

Game Play 8 out of 10

Ok so fighting a big group of amped up Monkey or Apes is a challenge and I spent most of my time knocking one set away of me so I can go after the stranglers But other then that I like it, you don't just mash buttons and hope too when Like ANB and I used the Dragon Time alot to save myself from Dieing many times. As for the Platforming I saw no problems other then the ending Deadly waterfall that you have to jump just right to get too the top and the Feathers are great for looking at the art It took me a week too find them all.

Sounds 7.5 out of 10

So I played this game alot and found a few sound bugs, not bad though just repeats such as the ship exploding sound going forever, had to reset my game too stop it but other then that its good, the voice acting are good and none of them sound unrealistic.

Graphics 9 out of 10

What can I say that has not been said, Spyro had a face lift and looks better then then his younger days on the PS1 I love his look and believe it too be a great change although sparks looks more like a fairy then a dragon fly in my opinion as for the other dragons and Apes, I love their look They look real and Shows that even a old game can survive in this modern world of ours

Story 9 out of 10

I love the story, you follow spyro though thick and thin as he tries too say a ever changing world, Yes Cynder does seem to get capture alot but remember that your following Spyoro story and not Cynder'sfor all we know Cynder could have been following a different path and happen to get capture but saves herself, you never know. the story makes you think what he must have felt when his world was coming too the end and the Ending was yes predictable but that because we all knew its a 3 parter

Music: 10 out of 10

I love the music, turn the SFX off and lesson the the music, it follows the plot so well and isn't thrown in there just for fun. I love this Broken Soul the most and made me want too get the DOTD more because of it

Replay 7-8 out of 10

Ok so you just spent the better day playing the game and your burnt out, Now its time too get all the items too finish Spyro's art collection. Like I said before I love the art and spent alot of time collecting it. but other then that its just like the first one and they is not multiple endings or plot twist that I found sad

Overall 8.4 out of 10

A good addition too your collection if your a fan but for people who does not know spyro might not like it, their lost and our gain because I will finish the collection big_smile

TheManiacOnWheels · Jul 17, 2008 12:10 AM

Malefor · Jul 21, 2008 12:52 AM

i say it is my favorite and have have all the games its not hard only on mountain fortress before in had dark spyro

xXxSpyro__CynderxXx · Jul 24, 2008 12:13 AM

I didnt really think TEN was bad at all. I even think the story line was a little better than ANB. but thats my own opinion.

TornWings · Jul 27, 2008 9:22 PM

Some of the enemies were a pain (the dogs and the blundertails in particular), but otherwise I liked the game.

Lancer232 · Jul 29, 2008 1:57 PM

The game was horribly hard until I got Dark Spyro, and I hate going along the outside of Malefor...they made it way too dark to see the floating platforms without using Dragon Time's little highlighting to see them, and a few times they'll switch direction way to quickly...and I hate those Jellyfish things, especially the electric ones.

Paranoia · Jul 29, 2008 6:55 PM

On a previous page I rated it a 4/10. I'm going to re-rate it now.

6.5/10

It got funner after you get used to the new attacks, breaths etc. There were some annoying glitches where you couldn't stand on certain things because they weren't flat, and you would just slide off the edge. I still am not a fan of that style, but the story was what kept me playing.

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