Purple dragon
Spyro continues his huffing, puffing, and gliding in this follow-up to 2006's
A New Beginning. The dreaded
Ape King has reached the Temple of Souls, and the world is on the brink of chaos. Players must guide the determined dragon in a quest to stop the
Ape King and learn more about the mysterious visions lurking within
Spyro's dreams. To help
Spyro defeat his enemies,
The Eternal Night introduces the following four upgradeable breath attacks: ice bomb, electric orb, earth vine, and enhanced fire.
Spyro also expands his repertoire of ground-based moves with the comet dash, arctic blast, earth pound, and electric spin. Perhaps the most notable change to the series is the addition of "dragon time," a
Matrix-like ability to slow time to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and dodge potential hazards. Actors
Elijah Wood and
Gary Oldman return to provide the voice-overs for
Spyro and
Ignitus, respectively.
~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide