What is the best Spyro the Dragon game?

Spyro the Dragon has been a gaming icon since his 1998 debut on PlayStation. Whether you grew up with the original trilogy, discovered the darker Legend series, or fell in love all over again with the Reignited Trilogy remaster, vote for the Spyro game that means the most to you.

1. 1
   Spyro the Dragon

   The 1998 PS1 original that introduced the purple dragon to the world — a colorful, inventive platformer that set the gold standard for the franchise.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Spyro Reignited Trilogy

   The acclaimed 2018 remaster that rebuilt all three original PS1 games from the ground up with stunning visuals, new music, and modernized controls.
   969pts
3. 3
   Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

   The troubled 2002 PS2 entry plagued by a rushed development cycle, framerate issues, and missing content — the low point of the classic era.
   785pts
4. 4
   The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

   The 2008 conclusion to the Legend trilogy, introducing free-flight mechanics and a co-op mode with Cynder for a satisfying finale.
   785pts
5. 5
   Spyro: A Hero's Tail

   The 2004 PS2 game that attempted to recapture the original trilogy's magic with some success, though it never quite matched Insomniac's originals.
   692pts
6. 6
   The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

   The 2006 reboot that reimagined Spyro as a serious action-adventure hero with elemental powers, kicking off a darker trilogy.
   600pts
7. 7
   The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night

   The 2007 middle chapter of the Legend trilogy, deepening the lore and action while leaning into a more cinematic tone.
   600pts
8. 8
   Spyro: Year of the Dragon

   The 2000 PS1 finale of the original trilogy, introducing new playable characters, bigger worlds, and one of the finest platforming experiences of its generation.
   373pts
9. 9
   Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

   The 1999 sequel that expanded the world with richer hub areas, more gameplay variety, and the perfect balance of charm and challenge.
   231pts