(PS1) Spyro series are amongst the best games of all-time?

Im sure that anyone else that was lucky enough to play these fantastic games from insomniac back in the PS1's prime would agree that the overall quality of the games was unmatched in the genre and graphics. What makes me think of this topic? well last night i put in some spyro just for old times sake, havent played it in years. and i was actually quite impressed with how the game conttrolled and looked after all these years.

First thing i noticed was the exceptional camera and how well its aged. manipulating the camera and its moves was quite easy and it reminded of how most platformers control today, in fact i'd say it has a better camera then even some games today(not many but there is some.)

The second major thing I noticed was the graphics and splendid soundtrack. The graphics still have a very distinct art style and it shows how cartoon based graphic design can stand the test of time.

The voice work and soundtrack's quality was equal to the graphics. Even tho some of the voice work could be considered cheesy, I find it gives a certain charm to its universe and characters.

do any of you guys agree the original spyro games are in at least the top 25 games of all-time

1 rocked.
2 was ok.
3 rocked hard.

Don't bother with the other ones.

i was never a fan. i'm trying to remember what was popular that i was playing at that time and am drawing a blank. prolly racing games, panzer general and tekken.

No, not at all.

The first 3 Spyro games are definitely great, and they've probably held up better than some other platformers of that era, but I wouldn't call them some of the best games of all time. They just weren't innovative or noteworthy enough.

Wish Insomniac never sold the IP, so the series name would not be tainted:(

Really wish I didn't lose my copies of the games.:cry:

Its maybe the best platforming games ever to come from either Sony or M$ (aka not Nintendo). The only none Nintendo game that comes close are LBP and LBP2.

You know what you're talking about.

You know what you're talking about.

They are in my favorite game list :)

I perfer Ratchet and Clank.

The first one was very sloppy, and objectively, I'd say it was a poor game, but memories keep me loving it. The second one introduced the right mechanics, but I just didn't like the game for some reason. The third one is one of my all time favorites, and one of my favorite 3D platformers. It's really good.

Music was awesome, excellent graphics for a ps1 game, and it had good voice work too. Very charming game and very fun to play over and over again. Certainly better than the Crash games :P

And best of all is that they're all (maybe with exception to the first one), very playable today, unlike many platformers of the time (*cough* mario 64 *cough*).

PS1 Crash Bandicoot would like a word with you.

Nostalgia is kicking in, I see. No, it's not amongst the best games of all time. One and three were great, but that's pretty much it.