Spyro awakens late one night to see his rescued companion, Cynder, fleeing the temple where they live. Spyro (and his reluctant pal Sparx) pursue her. They had no idea they were about to go on another adventure in which theywouldld meet the mysterious Chronicler and eventually face off against Gaul, the Ape King.
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night is a 3D action platformer set immediately following the events of The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning. Players take control of Spyro as he looks for his companion Cynder. Initially, he has lost all of his previous breath powers, but he progressively regains the ability to breathe fire, ice, earth, and electricity. Spyro’s freshly gained ‘Dragon Time talent allows him to slow down time in this game.
While some simple challenges involve pressing switches in the game, the main focus remains on fighting. Spryo’s primary attack is his headbutt, but he can defeat adversaries with his various breaths if he has enough magic power. He also gains blue gems from beating enemies, which he can use to level up his abilities.