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Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Genre(s): Action, Action
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 27, 2003
Summary
In a terrible mishap, Spyro, Sparx, and the Professor have inadvertently torn a hole in the fabric of space between the Rhynoc and Dragon Realms. Now, at the command of the elusive Ripto, droves of Rhynocs are pouring into the Dragon Realms in yet another attempt to make life miserable. Spyro must help the Professor close the hole quickly before both the gate and Riptos giant ego get too big and the two realms fuse together permanently! RPG elementsoffer more depth than previous Spyro titles, including quests, mini-quests, and a new inventory system, creating more ways to enjoy the Dragon Realms and making this a completely new Spyro experience. [Vivendi Universal]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: Spyro 2: Season of Flame Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy Spyro: Season of Ice
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GameSpy
The strongest of the dragon's GBA appearances. Thanks to the large number of challenges you're presented with, the game plays a lot freer and more open-ended than most platformers -- handheld or console.
Read Full Review >Pocket Games
Great controls, graphics, sound and side characters - some of whom you can play in a variety of mini-game - round out a well-designed package. [Fall 2003, p.54]
GameSpot
It takes everything that was good in "Spyro: Season of Ice" and "Spyro: Season of Flame," adds in a few new puzzles and abilities, and brings all of these aspects together into an adventure that's larger and more pleasing to the senses than either of those previous games.
Read Full Review >GamePro
With a GBA link cable, the head-to-head Byrd Rescue mode is a blast. Tight, responsive controls seal the deal, making Attack of the Rhynocs the most enjoyable GBA Spyro title to date.
Read Full Review >IGN
The change from action to adventure gives players a lot more to do in this latest Spyro adventure. The collecting aspect is very blatant, though, and goes a little too far in artificially extending the game's length.
Read Full Review >GameZone
The isometric view gives the game a closer-to-3D feel than any other game on the GBA. Even "Banjo-Kazooie," which used a similar gameplay technique, is not as effective at pulling it off as Spyro is.
Read Full Review >Next Level Gaming
The new RPG elements were a nice touch, but it just is not enough for me to enjoy the game any more.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Using the same isometric view as the previous titles, Attack of the Rhynocs takes a sizeable leap in gameplay quality and variety. [Jan 2004, p.162]
1UP
The game's an okay platformer with colorful visuals, decent (if generic) music, and control that gets the job done. It's just that there's nothing at all special here.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
Could have been much worse, but with similar games like "Banjo-Kazooie" offering better, deeper gameplay, it's a bit tough to recommend. [Jan 2004, p.76]
Game Informer
This is a fetch quest of unparalleled proportions. [Jan 2004, p.160]
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The only real wrench in the works is the loose control system which makes this purple dragon a little more difficult to control than need be.
GamingWorld X
Takes a step back from the pleasantly surprisingly quality of Spyro’s initial GBA outings in its attempts to make the game more of an “adventure” than a platformer. Unfortunately, the design changes backfire.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jack S. gave it a10:
Amazing!!!
Tom G. gave it a 9:
I've always considered the Gameboy Advance Spyro games a real treat. I could really get into these games on the handheld but not quite as much on the consoles. This game is no exception. It's a delight to play. One I highly recommend to all fans of gaming on the go. There's alot of playtime here.
A. Murphy gave it a 7:
I don't know, coming from someone whos neevr played a Spyro game before i didn't really know what to expect. The story was easy to follow and the graphics were good for a GBA game. The only thing, i get stuck on where to go next and some levels are hiding on you, i also find that some tasks are repetitive and somewhat boring, and not knowing where to go next is a pain in the butt. Overall it wasnt that bad. If you're into RPG its not as great as i thought, but if you like Spyro, go ahead.
Aardvark gave it a 10:
Judging by the screenshots, I was totally expecting it to be just another Season of Flame, but it's got a TON of improvements and added features. I LOVE the RPG-like gameplay. Gaining abilities permanently is great. Loved it. Loved it.
Rupert G. gave it a 9:
I really didn't know what to expect from this game, but it rocks!!! It's like a bunch of games in one. Cute story. Very cool. Highly recommended.
