The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is a 2006 action-adventure game that reboots the Spyro series. Developed by Krome Studios and published by Vivendi Games for Nintendo DS, it reimagines Spyro's origin story with darker themes and more combat-focused gameplay.
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About This Retro Game
This game marks a dramatic shift from the lighthearted platforming of previous Spyro games, introducing a more serious narrative and RPG elements.
Players control Spyro as he discovers his destiny as the purple dragon destined to save the Dragon Realms from the Dark Master's forces.
The DS version features touch screen controls for magic attacks and a unique dual-screen combat system not found in other versions.
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