Spyro
A young purple dragon and the playable hero who sets out to rescue the dragons and defeat Gnasty Gnorc.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Spyro |
|---|---|
X | Jump; press again while airborne to glide |
Square | Charge |
Circle | Breathe fire |
Triangle | Center the camera behind Spyro |
L1 | Adjust the camera left |
R1 | Adjust the camera right |
Control notes
Controls are for the original PlayStation version.
Spyro can begin a glide after jumping; the glide does not provide a second jump.
How it plays
How does Spyro the Dragon play?
Spyro explores a series of hub worlds connected to themed realms. Each level contains crystalized dragons, gems, dragon eggs, and sometimes a flight challenge or hidden route.
He can run, charge, jump, glide, breathe fire, and use Sparx to indicate health. Dragons provide advice and checkpoints when rescued, while enemies require either fire or a charge attack. Completion depends on collecting the available treasures and rescuing every dragon and egg.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Spyro the Dragon?
Explore each realm systematically before leaving. Rescue dragons first because their statues provide useful return points, then search corners, high ledges, and side paths for gems and eggs.
Use fire against enemies that cannot be charged safely, and charge vulnerable foes across open ground. In flight levels, plan a route that links targets efficiently; missed objects usually require restarting the challenge.
For high completion, revisit earlier hubs after gaining access to new routes and confirm the inventory counters before progressing.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Sparx
Spyro's dragonfly companion. Sparx collects nearby gems and indicates Spyro's current health.
Gnasty Gnorc
The antagonist whose spell transforms the dragons into crystal and whose treasure hoard becomes Spyro's final goal.
Moneybags
A wealthy bear who blocks routes and operates certain mechanisms until Spyro pays him gems.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use Sparx's color to monitor health: blue is full, green is reduced, and yellow is critical.
- 2
Charging is fast on open ground, but it cannot replace fire against armored or otherwise fire-vulnerable enemies.
- 3
Look behind structures and below platforms; gems and eggs are frequently placed outside the main route.
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