The Spyro a hero tail corrupted purple gems?! The world got pretty corrupted by those purple gems. And when you destroyed the purple gems the world got healed again in that game.
I like to think the future of Spyro is in good hands with Paul involved. 💕 It made me very fuzzy and warm hearing his responses about the whimsical and soothing tone, about the "hypotheticals", and especially recreating memories. 😊 Speaking of, thank you so much for even mentioning Okami; Spyro with Okami tone? Yes please! That was another amazing game I have such fond memories of. 🥰 If I were to see more "Okami - esque" type games (watching the colorful world of dragons blossoming..) I think my heart would like, fly out of my chest, haha! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and always taking the time to make these awesome videos! I really appreciate that you're informative, positive energy, and realistic but not gloomy outlook / perspectives. From one huge Spyro fan to another, thank you ♥️
That idea of Spyro saving worlds and restoring their original beauty reminds me of Spyro A Hero's Tail, when you destroy all the dark gems in the area and the world around you changes accordingly, being they way it used to be before the corruption caused by the forces of Evil.
Love the suggestion about Spyro 4 having a world-restoration element to it... the art and aesthetics of Spyro (absolutely including music) are what distinguish it from other platformers, so I feel like if TFB went in big on the ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, blossoming nature and beauty, etc. they could possibly create the most masterfully executed reboot and/or finale ever.
I totally agree with the Okami answer at the end. I love both of these games and I find Okami as a great example to make a Spyro game, not just like it, but at the very least similar to it. Giving our purple boy a vast world to explore and to traverse, while each area has there significant boss that you have to deal with is a grand idea and one I wished for a Spyro game to have. 15:59
In the beginning of Spyro 3 Sheila tells Spyro that before the Sorceress there used to be flying ships, singing forests, wishing stars and I thought that once I get through a level I'd see it, that didn't happen so I thought maybe when I finish the game, but no. Wonderful idea, I hope they include it in a future Spyro game.
I'm really happy you mentioned Okami to him, because that is one of my favorite games besides Spyro! A restoration element in Spyro would be FANTASTIC. I'm excited for what the future holds for our purple boy!!
As a kid I always wanted to play Spyro but my big brother didn't want to and so I discovered Spyro for the first time with the Reignited Trilogy and the game feels so nice to play, so chill, calm, with good and smooth gameplay, it make me feel I missed on the original games when I was little. To me the Reignited Trilogy is a success
I think that Toys For Bob did a great job on making Spyro Reignited Trilogy. After Vicarious Visions worked on Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the game sold well in stores, Toys For Bob took notice and made the Spyro remake even better. I really hope we get to see a new Spyro title in the future.
I would Love a Spyro Reboot, the first game but improved with more levels, with swimming, mini-games, more Dragon worlds (as it was supposed in The first game), cutscenes, real boss fights, and so on.
5:41 I would say they achieved this, becuase when I played the first level of Spyro 2 it felt like that first time I played the original game, I think I almost cryed
Said it before, ill say it again, toys for bob is insane. They truely showed that they honestly love spyro and not just took it as the next job. The amount of crap they jammed in this game in such a short span is ridiculous
Awesome video, it's not often you get to see this sort of thing. Always great to see Devs talking about their passion projects and struggles along the way. Keep up the great work 🤙
The way you described a potential Spyro 4 reminded me a lot of Spyro A Hero's Tail where the world regains it's lost life when you destroy nearby dark crystals. I've always loved watching those little bits of the game and think another go at that idea would be so cool.
I could not have squealed louder when you mentioned Okami!! That Okami could "hypothetically" influence the inspiration of Sypro 4 makes me so happy! Thank you CGE!
Litterally SO HAPPY that you mentioned Okami as a possible insporation for Spyro 4. It is y FAVOURITE game of all time. If we get a spyro 4 game inspired even a bit by Okami I will cry out of PURE happiness!
Kena’s game is SO BEAUTIFUL! It’s a bit hard at moments but I think everybody should try it and after the first hour the game hooks you and never lets you go. ❤
FIVE YEARS?! My gosh, I was in college! I remember waking up and looking at all the pictures and stuff, instead of doing the homework I needed for that day!
Your answer at 16:00, good answer. Also reminds me of Sonic CD back in the 90’s. There would be multiple timelines in each level. If you saved the world it would be a beautiful level. If not, it would be dark and murky
fantastic question from you and him, great journalism. amazed you got this from him - amazed he came on and actually asked that. love these little nods. "hypothetically" can't wait to buy Spyro 4 day 1 just please make it Day 1 on Steam, Paul
That quick reply of Okami caught be by surprise, I think it was so interesting though because it touches on an aspect of, in my opinion, the most underrated game of the entire Spyro series. A Hero's Tail. In that game, the goal is to destroy the Dark Gems that are sapping the life out of the world, and once you do you regenerate the world around you and open up new areas to explore.
Hero’s Tail is my all time favorite Spyro Game! Especially for those reasons of it being dark and dingy but eventually flourishes. Which now brings me back to why I must love Kena Bridge of Spirits so much!
The okami answer also gives replay value to the game. A dark desolate world the first play through and then when color and beauty are restored, a whole new set of challenges to complete after.😮
That Okami answer was beautiful. Sounded like you spoke from the heart, you’re just a regular guy who loves games and wants to see an honest yet refreshing (“hypothetical”) addition to Spyro. And Mr. Yan seemed to like that answer too. Awesome job and great interview
I am glad he very much admitted that they intentionally changed the games character and level designs. Because as someone who it was not about rose tinted memories at all, it was literally playing the PS1 games all the time every year since they came out. It really really upset and alienated me when Reignited first came out. But as the years have gone on I'm actually so happy that the games were changed a lot visually because it makes Reignited stand alone away from the originals. And gives me another vibe to enjoy. I do wish that the game was a bit less rushed but considering just how crazy their crunch was it's amazing how quality the game came out.
Okami is one of my favorite games and I never considered that Spyro could adapt the same kind of story-telling. Amazing answer CGE! I'd be on board 100% for anything the next installment has to show, regardless!
Really amazing video, thank you for sharing! I have never played Okami, but seeing the play of it you showed at the end, I absolutely feel what you were saying about seeing how a world changes are you save/rescue it. That'd be amazing.
love what you answered paul i can see something like that, but what i would've said would be LARGE OPEN HOMEWORLDS! with that you can explore wherever you want but eh yours is still really great!
That is actually a good response to a Spyro 4. I am so glad you didn't say elemental breaths because that feels like it's been done to death. I want to see more movement based gameplay. Strangely enough, similar Pizza Tower. I feel Spyro worked best as a motion based game, especially in Spyro 1 and 3. Those charge pads really made for some fun obstacle based gameplay. Heck it adds an extra element to the Spyro speedways!
I always compared Okami to Zelda, but now that you mention it, yeah, there's quite A LOT in common with Spyro, and I'm surprised I never made this distinction before! (And honestly a little mad that this took 15 years to realize lmao). Cause yeah, the original Spyro trilogy, the act of obtaining gems, orbs, eggs, freeing dragons, or defeating enemies is essentially an act of "healing the corrupted world." It gives both a relaxing yet epically satisfying gameplay experience. And this can definitely be utilized in lots more creative ways for future titles!
Okami is a great answer ! My personnal answer, as strange it can seems, would have been hollow knight, more precisely the world building and the metroidvania philosophy.
Your Okami idea was very slightly done in A Hero's Tail with the Dark Gems, but they only slightly corrupted small areas. Now if the whole level was corrupted by dark gems, and purified after destroying them all, it would be neat if the level not only returned to its 'true form', but become an entirely new level to do things in as well.
Loved the video!! I can't wait I'm super excited. Spyro is hands one of the best games ever!! Hypothetically getting goose bumps thinking about a new Spyro title!! Toys For Bob did an amazing job with the reignited trilogy!!
That they didnt expect spyro to blow off with 10 million sold copies is insane to me. Nostalgic memories are so important to us, especially in a hard real life that we all have. This shows me that developers often dont know the real potential of a good product. I love the work of reignited and it smashed me back to my childhood in 1998 in a second as i played it - thanks for that to the team at toys for bob. Spyro 4 should be exaxt in the same style or atleast the same art direction like they did with crash 4. For me after gaming so much in my life and playing all kinds of games, I have to say: those type of games are more fun to me again after playing competitive games like COD and other competitive stuff for so long - they are not made for fun anymore in my opinion. I hope they continue to create Crash and Spyro in their styles without getting to crazy. The simplicity of spyro and crash showed how many ppl want this. If they are smart and want to be on a more competitive side with dlc content for money flow, a crash bash together with spyro would be insane. Ppl love to play together at home or with friends online. Among us, mario kart, stardew valley, Animal Crossing, it takes two, GTA roleplay - people love to interact with each other! Use that.. its the same for pokemon.. why dont they make a pokemon stadium 3 with online functions. I hope I am not alone with my opinion but if someone of the devs for crash or spyro sees this: dont waste the potential! Thank you for making awesome games and thank you canadian guy eh for making this awesome content. Peace!
You picked a really good game for a "hypothetical" new Spyro game. I love Okami, and the concept of cleansing a world that was corrupted by darkness sounds like it belongs in a new Spyro game.
Having the plot revolve around darkness would also be a good way at reintroducing a certain black dragon back into the franchise. Atleast, here's hoping that they're black again if/when they return
16:00 Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg had a similar approach, or at least the first level of the first world did. I've never finished the game so if anyone knows any other instances that had another world be darken at first then later lighten when completing a mission, I greatly appreciate it.
When Reignited Trilogy got announced, I got extremely excited along with a few other friends of mine. I only had 1 complaint, and that was the music. To me, it wouldn't feel the same if Copeland wasn't back on board making music for the game again. I'm happy he did come back on board to help out, and it definitely showed. The only complaint I had at launch for the game was the flying mechanics. To me, it felt completely off compared to the original. Other than that, it felt like I was back in my childhood and actually took the day off from work to play it. I am definitely excited and curious to see what the future holds for the series only time will tell.
So glad I found this, you did a FANTASTIC job on this interview dude. Love the cutaways to the gameplay and your questions being asked separately to let the guy speak without interruption. Also Okami is a GOD tier game, I’m both the guy who’s favorite series of all time is The Legend of Zelda and I’m a huge nerd for Japanese / Shinto mythology. Playing as Amaterasu the wolf god in a surreal version of Japan in one of the most vibrant and timeless art styles ever made, a both exhilarating and hilariously beautiful story & characters. Then of course gotta mention that gameplay. Open-world areas done RIGHT. Fast Travel intercepted into the game world seamlessly. Stuff like the Celestial Brush techniques and how they are used both in and out of combat. The straight up LEGIT dungeons and boss fights, often reminiscent of an Ocarina of Time. Can’t speak about Okami highly enough, it’s a masterpiece. Loved hearing about this amazing Spyro Trilogy remake. Ripto’s Rage still the GOAT of the series for me. Subscribed!
Thank you so much for choosing Okami for your last question!! Personally I’m with the other commenters who claim Okami as their favorite game of all time - it seems like there’s a huge amount of overlap between the two fandoms, which really does make sense. When comparing the two games, at first glance it may not seem like they’re entirely similar or have that much in common, but looking a little deeper, they definitely do have a lot of the same draw. For this reason, when people from either fandom request similar games I always recommend the other. If your answer here to Mr. Yan influences Spyro 4 to be Okami-esque, I think you’ll have done such a huge service to both fanbases!
Watch now, Spyro 4 is going to have a medieval japanese level where the level changes its tone after reaching the vortex. Just because of this conversation.
God, if i were to answer the question i would automatically say Spyro: A Hero's Tail and screw up the originality. But Your answer was actually pretty good!
ŌKAMI MENTION, HECK YEAH!!! Gods, that game is freaking incredible. I remember picking up a used copy from Hollywood Video back in the day, thinking "oh this looks kinda interesting" and it BLEW me away. Still a massive favorite to this day. Excellent choice, CGE!
I never really thought about it but I agree with the okami take. a relaxing Spyro game that shows you a area being cured and showed it's true beautie after being in a broken down dark state is a awesome thing it reminds me of cynder a lot. Spyro dawn of the dragons is one of me and my brother favorite games couse it brings out many different things that we like a story with pacing and a beautiful yet good open world and fights that's descent in their own rights with upgrades to make things more enjoyable. me and my brother talked about a interesting case, what would happen if we combine 2 different games together what would happen?. now this question already interested us couse it could lead to so many different things.. like Spyro and okami is a good combination a beautiful open world with relaxing quests to do with the mixture of little combat and changes the entire environment from dark to a beautiful light field, city, villages and towns. another game I really like is monster hunter stories 2 so I always thought what would a Spyro any of the 3 be like their tell I made a journal about a Skylanders and pokemon XD type of game. I'm not much of a Skylanders fan but me and Nick couldn't get the thought from are head a game where you the portal master explore a big open world and do some quests for others to turn a bad situation into a peaceful goodone for them and on your journey catch or helping any Skylander you can to turn Skylands into a beautiful lushes place is a cool idea. now I'm not much of a shipper like at all I don't care for them but Spyro and cynder was easily some of the best lovers I've seen. the finale battle had so much going on but it basically went malefore was trying to convince Spyro and cynder to join his couse even telling Spyro that their was more purple dragons not just the 2 of them like were told before he decides to destroy them do to cynder chooseing to stay with Spyro and Spyro refusing to join malefore. cynder becomeing a purple dragon was do to malefore and Spyro malefores magic is what gave her the other powers in dawn of the dragon as we are told by the chronicler that malefore learned every power the guardians had even more starting with wind cynders elemental power as Spyro trapped him cynder and sparx into the time Cristal which turned cynder into a purple dragon so Spyro and malefore coused this...and malefore saying their was more purple dragons and not just them even though the chronicler someone who is older then malefore and reads books to see the history of the dragons and even parts of the future says other wise stated by ignites Spyro was created or born as the earths balance to stop malefore so malefore saying their were more purple dragons many more isn't true unless he saw alternate timelines and deimantions which is the most possible case as confirmed by the chronicler purple dragons and their for the convexity diemantion has the power to control time itself and stated by ignites all the other diemantions are connected to it
Overal the biggest inspiration to Spyro 4 should be the Reignited Trilogy, but excluding that Okami was a magnificent answer. I never associated that game with Spyro, despite liking both, but there are obvious similarities, starting in the character movement. Also the Reignited Trilogy deserves a patch for PS5 and Series consoles, just 60fps and maxed out settings.
Wow CGE! OKAMI: SUUUUUUUUUCH A GOOD RESPONSE!!!! I love the idea of the worlds being fixer-uppers!!! I love fixing and cleaning and being the hero in games, and it would be SO satisfying to clean up the world of Spyro and make it magical/light/good again! I hope TFB takes your suggestion to the drawing boards!!
Missed the mark on the design of Twilight Harbour and crush's Ai seems to need some more tweaking. shame, we never got those extra orb changes. But overall, they did a great job remastering spyro...
Your using Okami there CGE reminded me of the Dark Gems from Spyro A Hero's Tail, where when you destroy a Dark Gem, the part of the world affected by said Dark Gem is restored to normal: and you get to see what the world naturally looks like
What they did with the game is nothing short of incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed the Crash and MediEvil Remakes, however, the gameplay was slightly off with these two. It's barely noticeable, but as a lover of the original you keep noticing how it's not quite where it used to be, for better or worse. Spyro however nailed the handling with pinpoint accuracy. He controls exactly as he used to, which, to me, makes it the best remake/remaster ever! ❤
It was really nice learning a little of the background and the mindset behind Reignited. For the most part I think Reignited is great and did capture the feeling of the orignal game. However, I have a few things that I am VERY curious why TFB made the artisti choices they did. To give my opnion a littler persepctive, I worked on the original games, chose Spyro's colors and texutred him. I also did all the skyboxes and built about a third of the worlds. The one thing that has bothered me about Reignited, from the first trailer I saw, is the choice of colors for Spyro. I very much understand the need to dress up and fill the environments compared to what was possible on the PS1 (although I will also make the argument that sometimes Reignited gets a little busy/noisy), but I do not understand the need to make Spyro basically fuchsia and his horns, crest and chest are all the same color of yellow. To a lesser degree, the overal palettes of each of the levels were also more clumsy and busy than the orginal games. To me, and I think to a lot of other players, the color of Spyro and the more restrained palettes falls into the catagory or 'nostalgic rose-tented memory' of what Spyro was. I also have to say that the model for Spyro in Reignited is my all time favorite! I love it even more than the original! (I just wish he was purple)
The biggest disappointment I had from the Reignited Trilogy was the PC port. It should not have core gameplay bugs that activate when high framerates are activated. As for Okami, I wish another game would come out and do what it did, but more modern. Less dialogue, more polished gameplay. Okami is one of my favorite games that I just can't stand playing now.
I love N sane trilogy and Crash will always be my number one, but I have to say, Spyro reignated trilogy was just superior, from art direction to gameplay controls, something I couldn't feel the same in N sane trology comparaing it to the originals
I'm "Hypothetically" Excited ;)
What did you guys think of Paul's Answer about a new Spyro?
His smirk at the end of the answer before turning the tables on you gives it away! He knows something and wants to say it but can't!
I am very happy for the remake of the Spyro trilogy and I don’t know if he accepted the 4th Spyro game to be made in the near future.😊🐲😊
The Spyro a hero tail corrupted purple gems?! The world got pretty corrupted by those purple gems. And when you destroyed the purple gems the world got healed again in that game.
I would "Hypothetically" love to see you play a new Spyro game : )
I like to think the future of Spyro is in good hands with Paul involved. 💕 It made me very fuzzy and warm hearing his responses about the whimsical and soothing tone, about the "hypotheticals", and especially recreating memories. 😊 Speaking of, thank you so much for even mentioning Okami; Spyro with Okami tone? Yes please! That was another amazing game I have such fond memories of. 🥰 If I were to see more "Okami - esque" type games (watching the colorful world of dragons blossoming..) I think my heart would like, fly out of my chest, haha!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and always taking the time to make these awesome videos! I really appreciate that you're informative, positive energy, and realistic but not gloomy outlook / perspectives. From one huge Spyro fan to another, thank you ♥️
That idea of Spyro saving worlds and restoring their original beauty reminds me of Spyro A Hero's Tail, when you destroy all the dark gems in the area and the world around you changes accordingly, being they way it used to be before the corruption caused by the forces of Evil.
Yes, those dark gems
Yesss! Exactly what I was thinking too!
Love the suggestion about Spyro 4 having a world-restoration element to it... the art and aesthetics of Spyro (absolutely including music) are what distinguish it from other platformers, so I feel like if TFB went in big on the ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, blossoming nature and beauty, etc. they could possibly create the most masterfully executed reboot and/or finale ever.
Answering Okami is far beyond all expectations, CGE... So much respect.
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I love hearing from a creative officer how much they take into account the fan base and even goes as far as to explain places they look.
15:09 Paul's smirk at the end of his answer gives it away! He clearly knows something is cooking!
I totally agree with the Okami answer at the end. I love both of these games and I find Okami as a great example to make a Spyro game, not just like it, but at the very least similar to it. Giving our purple boy a vast world to explore and to traverse, while each area has there significant boss that you have to deal with is a grand idea and one I wished for a Spyro game to have. 15:59
In the beginning of Spyro 3 Sheila tells Spyro that before the Sorceress there used to be flying ships, singing forests, wishing stars and I thought that once I get through a level I'd see it, that didn't happen so I thought maybe when I finish the game, but no. Wonderful idea, I hope they include it in a future Spyro game.
I'm really happy you mentioned Okami to him, because that is one of my favorite games besides Spyro! A restoration element in Spyro would be FANTASTIC. I'm excited for what the future holds for our purple boy!!
16:09 That happened in Spyro A Heroes Tail. Destroying dark gems to open up the world and make it flourish
And Attack of the Rhynocs in a way. We needed a item to light up the caves to navigate
As a kid I always wanted to play Spyro but my big brother didn't want to and so I discovered Spyro for the first time with the Reignited Trilogy and the game feels so nice to play, so chill, calm, with good and smooth gameplay, it make me feel I missed on the original games when I was little. To me the Reignited Trilogy is a success
Fun Fact: Paul Yan's Second and Third Games as Chief Creative Officer at Toys For Bob is Crash Bandicoot 4 It's About Time and Crash Team Rumble.
I think that Toys For Bob did a great job on making Spyro Reignited Trilogy. After Vicarious Visions worked on Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the game sold well in stores, Toys For Bob took notice and made the Spyro remake even better. I really hope we get to see a new Spyro title in the future.
I would Love a Spyro Reboot, the first game but improved with more levels, with swimming, mini-games, more Dragon worlds (as it was supposed in The first game), cutscenes, real boss fights, and so on.
5:41 I would say they achieved this, becuase when I played the first level of Spyro 2 it felt like that first time I played the original game, I think I almost cryed
Said it before, ill say it again, toys for bob is insane.
They truely showed that they honestly love spyro and not just took it as the next job. The amount of crap they jammed in this game in such a short span is ridiculous
Exceptional interview.
Awesome video, it's not often you get to see this sort of thing. Always great to see Devs talking about their passion projects and struggles along the way.
Keep up the great work 🤙
The way you described a potential Spyro 4 reminded me a lot of Spyro A Hero's Tail where the world regains it's lost life when you destroy nearby dark crystals. I've always loved watching those little bits of the game and think another go at that idea would be so cool.
I could not have squealed louder when you mentioned Okami!! That Okami could "hypothetically" influence the inspiration of Sypro 4 makes me so happy! Thank you CGE!
Litterally SO HAPPY that you mentioned Okami as a possible insporation for Spyro 4. It is y FAVOURITE game of all time. If we get a spyro 4 game inspired even a bit by Okami I will cry out of PURE happiness!
Spyro 4 at the game awards for sure Something is coming
Yes reveal this year 1000% no way Paul would have been ready/agreed to this interview!
@@joshuadansby2874 is not that but the fact he talked joking like that is basically confirmation 99%
Copium.... I hope you are right
Kena’s game is SO BEAUTIFUL! It’s a bit hard at moments but I think everybody should try it and after the first hour the game hooks you and never lets you go. ❤
I'm just happy to express that Crash and Spyro are in good hands now with Toys For Bob 🤗❤️
FIVE YEARS?! My gosh, I was in college! I remember waking up and looking at all the pictures and stuff, instead of doing the homework I needed for that day!
This was EXTREMELY exciting to watch!!!
Your answer at 16:00, good answer. Also reminds me of Sonic CD back in the 90’s. There would be multiple timelines in each level. If you saved the world it would be a beautiful level. If not, it would be dark and murky
Best response to "What/are your working on" ever!
Love your answer, sounds like A Hero's Tail's story concept turned up to 11!
fantastic question from you and him, great journalism. amazed you got this from him - amazed he came on and actually asked that. love these little nods. "hypothetically" can't wait to buy Spyro 4 day 1 just please make it Day 1 on Steam, Paul
OKAMI WAS SUCH A GOOD ANSWER
Bro...not going to lie, that Okami answer blew away anything I had.
The "blossoming level" idea instantly reminded me of breaking dark gems in Hero's Tail
(hypothetically)
That quick reply of Okami caught be by surprise, I think it was so interesting though because it touches on an aspect of, in my opinion, the most underrated game of the entire Spyro series. A Hero's Tail. In that game, the goal is to destroy the Dark Gems that are sapping the life out of the world, and once you do you regenerate the world around you and open up new areas to explore.
Hero’s Tail is my all time favorite Spyro Game! Especially for those reasons of it being dark and dingy but eventually flourishes. Which now brings me back to why I must love Kena Bridge of Spirits so much!
This was super interesting! Please do more interviews like this!
Okay this was so good.
And the last part was such a breathtaker.
Spyro but Okami? YES!
Awesome! Love to hear this stuff.
You bringing up Okami to him just further increases the reason why you are the MVP
The okami answer also gives replay value to the game. A dark desolate world the first play through and then when color and beauty are restored, a whole new set of challenges to complete after.😮
I think if we ever had a Game post Spyro Shadow Legacy it could be M Rated.
That Okami answer was beautiful. Sounded like you spoke from the heart, you’re just a regular guy who loves games and wants to see an honest yet refreshing (“hypothetical”) addition to Spyro. And Mr. Yan seemed to like that answer too. Awesome job and great interview
I am glad he very much admitted that they intentionally changed the games character and level designs.
Because as someone who it was not about rose tinted memories at all, it was literally playing the PS1 games all the time every year since they came out. It really really upset and alienated me when Reignited first came out.
But as the years have gone on I'm actually so happy that the games were changed a lot visually because it makes Reignited stand alone away from the originals. And gives me another vibe to enjoy.
I do wish that the game was a bit less rushed but considering just how crazy their crunch was it's amazing how quality the game came out.
So Spyro 4 is coming now? About time.
It's a small thing but one detail i missed in reignited was the clinking sound and animation when you recieved the orbs in spyro 2.
In the context of Crash 4 the Okami answer makes sense.
Okami is one of my favorite games and I never considered that Spyro could adapt the same kind of story-telling. Amazing answer CGE! I'd be on board 100% for anything the next installment has to show, regardless!
Really amazing video, thank you for sharing! I have never played Okami, but seeing the play of it you showed at the end, I absolutely feel what you were saying about seeing how a world changes are you save/rescue it. That'd be amazing.
love what you answered paul i can see something like that, but what i would've said would be LARGE OPEN HOMEWORLDS! with that you can explore wherever you want but eh yours is still really great!
That is actually a good response to a Spyro 4. I am so glad you didn't say elemental breaths because that feels like it's been done to death.
I want to see more movement based gameplay. Strangely enough, similar Pizza Tower. I feel Spyro worked best as a motion based game, especially in Spyro 1 and 3. Those charge pads really made for some fun obstacle based gameplay. Heck it adds an extra element to the Spyro speedways!
Spyro Attack of the Rhynocs had Movement Based Challenges in it too.
I always compared Okami to Zelda, but now that you mention it, yeah, there's quite A LOT in common with Spyro, and I'm surprised I never made this distinction before! (And honestly a little mad that this took 15 years to realize lmao).
Cause yeah, the original Spyro trilogy, the act of obtaining gems, orbs, eggs, freeing dragons, or defeating enemies is essentially an act of "healing the corrupted world." It gives both a relaxing yet epically satisfying gameplay experience. And this can definitely be utilized in lots more creative ways for future titles!
Okami is a great answer ! My personnal answer, as strange it can seems, would have been hollow knight, more precisely the world building and the metroidvania philosophy.
He seems like such a great guy :) :) I'd trust a hypothetical spyro 4 with him anyday!
Great interview CGE and great answer to the question that would make for an amazing new spyro game!!
Your Okami idea was very slightly done in A Hero's Tail with the Dark Gems, but they only slightly corrupted small areas.
Now if the whole level was corrupted by dark gems, and purified after destroying them all, it would be neat if the level not only returned to its 'true form', but become an entirely new level to do things in as well.
The better term I would use for this types of remasters and reboots, would be either "Revival" or "Reignited"
Oh wow what a fantastic interview CGE!! So excited for this “hypothetical” new game we may or may not be getting 😂
OKAMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i LOVE THAT ANSWERRRR THANK YOU
Loved the video!! I can't wait I'm super excited. Spyro is hands one of the best games ever!! Hypothetically getting goose bumps thinking about a new Spyro title!! Toys For Bob did an amazing job with the reignited trilogy!!
This is great CGE 😎
The Goat back with another Banger.
This was so wholesome! Thank you!
I am both very excited and a little nervous for Spyros future.
That they didnt expect spyro to blow off with 10 million sold copies is insane to me. Nostalgic memories are so important to us, especially in a hard real life that we all have. This shows me that developers often dont know the real potential of a good product. I love the work of reignited and it smashed me back to my childhood in 1998 in a second as i played it - thanks for that to the team at toys for bob. Spyro 4 should be exaxt in the same style or atleast the same art direction like they did with crash 4.
For me after gaming so much in my life and playing all kinds of games, I have to say: those type of games are more fun to me again after playing competitive games like COD and other competitive stuff for so long - they are not made for fun anymore in my opinion. I hope they continue to create Crash and Spyro in their styles without getting to crazy. The simplicity of spyro and crash showed how many ppl want this.
If they are smart and want to be on a more competitive side with dlc content for money flow, a crash bash together with spyro would be insane. Ppl love to play together at home or with friends online. Among us, mario kart, stardew valley, Animal Crossing, it takes two, GTA roleplay - people love to interact with each other! Use that.. its the same for pokemon.. why dont they make a pokemon stadium 3 with online functions. I hope I am not alone with my opinion but if someone of the devs for crash or spyro sees this: dont waste the potential! Thank you for making awesome games and thank you canadian guy eh for making this awesome content. Peace!
awesome interview!!!
You picked a really good game for a "hypothetical" new Spyro game. I love Okami, and the concept of cleansing a world that was corrupted by darkness sounds like it belongs in a new Spyro game.
Having the plot revolve around darkness would also be a good way at reintroducing a certain black dragon back into the franchise. Atleast, here's hoping that they're black again if/when they return
We kinda had that back in A Hero's Tail.
@@steven310250 Yeah, we did with the dark gems but it was just small parts of the levels that got corrupted.
@@-Alter- I want my goth girl to return, as a goth girl myself, I miss Cynder, we need more of her. Also, yes I hope she's back in black too
AN OKAMI-LIKE GAME WITH SPYRO
THIS WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE, I LOVE OKAMI AND I LOVE SPYRO AND IM NOT HYPING RESPONSIBLY EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I can't wait to see Spyro in Crash team rumble!
16:00 Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg had a similar approach, or at least the first level of the first world did. I've never finished the game so if anyone knows any other instances that had another world be darken at first then later lighten when completing a mission, I greatly appreciate it.
When Reignited Trilogy got announced, I got extremely excited along with a few other friends of mine. I only had 1 complaint, and that was the music. To me, it wouldn't feel the same if Copeland wasn't back on board making music for the game again. I'm happy he did come back on board to help out, and it definitely showed.
The only complaint I had at launch for the game was the flying mechanics. To me, it felt completely off compared to the original. Other than that, it felt like I was back in my childhood and actually took the day off from work to play it.
I am definitely excited and curious to see what the future holds for the series only time will tell.
If they do a new Skylanders game, I'd like to see the dragons get redesigns inspired by the Reignited Trilogy.
Can’t draw this out much longer before people lose hope we need some kind of definitive answer spyro 4 is coming
So glad I found this, you did a FANTASTIC job on this interview dude. Love the cutaways to the gameplay and your questions being asked separately to let the guy speak without interruption.
Also Okami is a GOD tier game, I’m both the guy who’s favorite series of all time is The Legend of Zelda and I’m a huge nerd for Japanese / Shinto mythology. Playing as Amaterasu the wolf god in a surreal version of Japan in one of the most vibrant and timeless art styles ever made, a both exhilarating and hilariously beautiful story & characters. Then of course gotta mention that gameplay. Open-world areas done RIGHT. Fast Travel intercepted into the game world seamlessly. Stuff like the Celestial Brush techniques and how they are used both in and out of combat. The straight up LEGIT dungeons and boss fights, often reminiscent of an Ocarina of Time. Can’t speak about Okami highly enough, it’s a masterpiece.
Loved hearing about this amazing Spyro Trilogy remake. Ripto’s Rage still the GOAT of the series for me. Subscribed!
Okay this confirms for me that there’s clearly something going on. I’d be surprised if a new game doesn’t get announced before the end of the year
Thank you so much for choosing Okami for your last question!! Personally I’m with the other commenters who claim Okami as their favorite game of all time - it seems like there’s a huge amount of overlap between the two fandoms, which really does make sense. When comparing the two games, at first glance it may not seem like they’re entirely similar or have that much in common, but looking a little deeper, they definitely do have a lot of the same draw. For this reason, when people from either fandom request similar games I always recommend the other. If your answer here to Mr. Yan influences Spyro 4 to be Okami-esque, I think you’ll have done such a huge service to both fanbases!
Watch now, Spyro 4 is going to have a medieval japanese level where the level changes its tone after reaching the vortex.
Just because of this conversation.
I’m Surprised Paul Yan was responsible for making Spyro the Dragon trilogy a remake and giving Spyro in appearance to the Skylanders series.
It was Paul rieche idea
I really like Paul Reiche’s idea too you know.
If you ever get another chance to talk to him like this you should ask if he would want to work on banjo Kazooie remakes or a sequel.
God, if i were to answer the question i would automatically say Spyro: A Hero's Tail and screw up the originality. But Your answer was actually pretty good!
Hero’s Tail was instantly what I went to when I heard the question! Loved that game.
I wouldn't be surprised if Paul Yan asked you more similar questions so they know what we want in new game and that TfB can get ideas
I wish we got a Spyro 4 Etd Reignited or a Remade versio. Of it
ŌKAMI MENTION, HECK YEAH!!! Gods, that game is freaking incredible. I remember picking up a used copy from Hollywood Video back in the day, thinking "oh this looks kinda interesting" and it BLEW me away. Still a massive favorite to this day. Excellent choice, CGE!
I never really thought about it but I agree with the okami take.
a relaxing Spyro game that shows you a area being cured and showed it's true beautie after being in a broken down dark state is a awesome thing it reminds me of cynder a lot.
Spyro dawn of the dragons is one of me and my brother favorite games couse it brings out many different things that we like a story with pacing and a beautiful yet good open world and fights that's descent in their own rights with upgrades to make things more enjoyable.
me and my brother talked about a interesting case, what would happen if we combine 2 different games together what would happen?.
now this question already interested us couse it could lead to so many different things.. like Spyro and okami is a good combination a beautiful open world with relaxing quests to do with the mixture of little combat and changes the entire environment from dark to a beautiful light field, city, villages and towns.
another game I really like is monster hunter stories 2 so I always thought what would a Spyro any of the 3 be like their tell I made a journal about a Skylanders and pokemon XD type of game.
I'm not much of a Skylanders fan but me and Nick couldn't get the thought from are head a game where you the portal master explore a big open world and do some quests for others to turn a bad situation into a peaceful goodone for them and on your journey catch or helping any Skylander you can to turn Skylands into a beautiful lushes place is a cool idea.
now I'm not much of a shipper like at all I don't care for them but Spyro and cynder was easily some of the best lovers I've seen.
the finale battle had so much going on but it basically went malefore was trying to convince Spyro and cynder to join his couse even telling Spyro that their was more purple dragons not just the 2 of them like were told before he decides to destroy them do to cynder chooseing to stay with Spyro and Spyro refusing to join malefore.
cynder becomeing a purple dragon was do to malefore and Spyro malefores magic is what gave her the other powers in dawn of the dragon as we are told by the chronicler that malefore learned every power the guardians had even more starting with wind cynders elemental power as Spyro trapped him cynder and sparx into the time Cristal which turned cynder into a purple dragon so Spyro and malefore coused this...and malefore saying their was more purple dragons and not just them even though the chronicler someone who is older then malefore and reads books to see the history of the dragons and even parts of the future says other wise stated by ignites Spyro was created or born as the earths balance to stop malefore so malefore saying their were more purple dragons many more isn't true unless he saw alternate timelines and deimantions which is the most possible case as confirmed by the chronicler purple dragons and their for the convexity diemantion has the power to control time itself and stated by ignites all the other diemantions are connected to it
Just extra wish would be if they step and fix some of the pc port part. Especially FPS physics bug which is totally broken beyond 60fps and even 30fps
Overal the biggest inspiration to Spyro 4 should be the Reignited Trilogy, but excluding that Okami was a magnificent answer. I never associated that game with Spyro, despite liking both, but there are obvious similarities, starting in the character movement.
Also the Reignited Trilogy deserves a patch for PS5 and Series consoles, just 60fps and maxed out settings.
Awesome stuff! Gets me really excited for a "hypothetical" dragon future 🎉
Wow CGE!
OKAMI: SUUUUUUUUUCH A GOOD RESPONSE!!!! I love the idea of the worlds being fixer-uppers!!! I love fixing and cleaning and being the hero in games, and it would be SO satisfying to clean up the world of Spyro and make it magical/light/good again! I hope TFB takes your suggestion to the drawing boards!!
I am pretty sure Xbox is interested in letting Toys For Bob making another Spyro game or even a Banjo game if they so choose to.
Missed the mark on the design of Twilight Harbour and crush's Ai seems to need some more tweaking. shame, we never got those extra orb changes. But overall, they did a great job remastering spyro...
“The term remaster… we need new words here.”
Remast-ake? A remaster that’s remake?
Your using Okami there CGE reminded me of the Dark Gems from Spyro A Hero's Tail, where when you destroy a Dark Gem, the part of the world affected by said Dark Gem is restored to normal: and you get to see what the world naturally looks like
Where did CGE get that crystallized dragon shirt? I want one! 😄
Oh right! Okami would be a good source!
What they did with the game is nothing short of incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed the Crash and MediEvil Remakes, however, the gameplay was slightly off with these two. It's barely noticeable, but as a lover of the original you keep noticing how it's not quite where it used to be, for better or worse. Spyro however nailed the handling with pinpoint accuracy. He controls exactly as he used to, which, to me, makes it the best remake/remaster ever! ❤
Didn't A Hero's Tail do a similar thing to Okami?
YES OKAMI!!!!!!!!!!
Spyro needs a movie with the same animation style as the reignited trilogy. ❤
The original Ape Escape from the PS1 would be outstanding! I need that game to be remastered
It was really nice learning a little of the background and the mindset behind Reignited. For the most part I think Reignited is great and did capture the feeling of the orignal game. However, I have a few things that I am VERY curious why TFB made the artisti choices they did. To give my opnion a littler persepctive, I worked on the original games, chose Spyro's colors and texutred him. I also did all the skyboxes and built about a third of the worlds.
The one thing that has bothered me about Reignited, from the first trailer I saw, is the choice of colors for Spyro. I very much understand the need to dress up and fill the environments compared to what was possible on the PS1 (although I will also make the argument that sometimes Reignited gets a little busy/noisy), but I do not understand the need to make Spyro basically fuchsia and his horns, crest and chest are all the same color of yellow. To a lesser degree, the overal palettes of each of the levels were also more clumsy and busy than the orginal games. To me, and I think to a lot of other players, the color of Spyro and the more restrained palettes falls into the catagory or 'nostalgic rose-tented memory' of what Spyro was.
I also have to say that the model for Spyro in Reignited is my all time favorite! I love it even more than the original! (I just wish he was purple)
Kind of wish they would be allowed to make a patch for 60 fps on PS5 lol
I wish we could get a ps5 update
The biggest disappointment I had from the Reignited Trilogy was the PC port. It should not have core gameplay bugs that activate when high framerates are activated.
As for Okami, I wish another game would come out and do what it did, but more modern. Less dialogue, more polished gameplay. Okami is one of my favorite games that I just can't stand playing now.
Interesting
16:10 Guess which Spyro game kinda has this. :D (And yeah, I still remember that video you made about your ideal Spyro 4~)
Attack of the rhynocs has that too in a Way. A Cave was too dark to see and we had to get a light to illuminate the cave
I love N sane trilogy and Crash will always be my number one, but I have to say, Spyro reignated trilogy was just superior, from art direction to gameplay controls, something I couldn't feel the same in N sane trology comparaing it to the originals