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Spyro The Dragon [scus-94228] -

BY David Rapp Nov. 17, 2019

The most "helpful paper" you can find for this specific title is the Original Game Manual , which covers everything from the backstory to basic controls and world overviews.

For a deep dive into advanced techniques or missing gems, the PlayStation Datacenter provides a comprehensive technical breakdown of this specific SCUS version. Spyro the Dragon PlayStation PS1 - SCUS-94228 - eBay

The serial number refers to the North American (NTSC-U) release of the original Spyro the Dragon on the PlayStation 1.

: You explore six main hubs, starting with the Artisans world and progressing through Peace Keepers , Magic Crafters , Beast Makers , and Dream Weavers , finally reaching Gnasty’s World .

: Your health is indicated by Sparx the Dragonfly . His color changes as you take damage (Gold, Blue, Green), and he eventually disappears, leaving Spyro vulnerable to a one-hit death.

: Spyro was originally designed to be green , but developers changed him to purple so he wouldn't blend into the grassy environments.

: After the evil Gnasty Gnorc uses a magic spell to trap all dragons in crystal, only Spyro remains free (thanks to his small size). He must travel across the Dragon Realms to rescue his kin and recover stolen treasure.

: To achieve a 100% (or the secret 120%) completion, you must: Rescue all 80 Dragons . Collect all 14,000 Gems . Recover all 12 Dragon Eggs . Gameplay & Trivia

Spyro The Dragon [scus-94228] -

The most "helpful paper" you can find for this specific title is the Original Game Manual , which covers everything from the backstory to basic controls and world overviews.

For a deep dive into advanced techniques or missing gems, the PlayStation Datacenter provides a comprehensive technical breakdown of this specific SCUS version. Spyro the Dragon PlayStation PS1 - SCUS-94228 - eBay

The serial number refers to the North American (NTSC-U) release of the original Spyro the Dragon on the PlayStation 1.

: You explore six main hubs, starting with the Artisans world and progressing through Peace Keepers , Magic Crafters , Beast Makers , and Dream Weavers , finally reaching Gnasty’s World .

: Your health is indicated by Sparx the Dragonfly . His color changes as you take damage (Gold, Blue, Green), and he eventually disappears, leaving Spyro vulnerable to a one-hit death.

: Spyro was originally designed to be green , but developers changed him to purple so he wouldn't blend into the grassy environments.

: After the evil Gnasty Gnorc uses a magic spell to trap all dragons in crystal, only Spyro remains free (thanks to his small size). He must travel across the Dragon Realms to rescue his kin and recover stolen treasure.

: To achieve a 100% (or the secret 120%) completion, you must: Rescue all 80 Dragons . Collect all 14,000 Gems . Recover all 12 Dragon Eggs . Gameplay & Trivia

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