Difficulty:

Just Right

Time Spent:

10 Hours or Less

The Bottom Line:

"Solid"

Game Review-Gameboy Advance-Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy

Review 210

Released: Jun 3, 2004
Publisher: VU Games
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Game Genre: 2D Platformer
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
ESRB Descriptors: Animated Violence

Opening Thoughts:
Sypro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy is part of a two game mashup between the worlds of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro.

Story: 30%
Gameplay: 40%
Graphics: 20%
Durability: 10%

Story (7/10)
Dr. Neo Cortex and Ripto have teamed up to take over the world. Cortex has genetically modified Ripto's minions to make them stronger.

Gameplay (7/10)
The gameplay in Spyro Orange is a lot easier and a lot less fun than the gameplay in Crash Bandicoot Purple. Where Crash has his spin move, Spyro has a headbutt and the ability to shoot flame, making enemies nearly useless.

There are five portals throughout each world that, once beaten, unlock a giant portal. Each portal has a fun minigame. The Spyro minigames are a bit more fun than those in Crash Bandicoot Purple, but are also a lot harder to understand and a lot longer.

Graphics (6/10)
Not as good as those in the other mashup game.

Durability (7/10)

Overall Score (6.8/10)
Rounded Score (7/10)

Final Thoughts:
If you want both mashup games, then no problem, but if you are only getting one, get Crash Bandicoot Purple.