You fly and glide as a small purple dragon through colorful worlds, breathing fire at enemies and collecting gems and treasure scattered around each level. The three original games have been rebuilt with new graphics that look like a cartoon come to life, though the underlying levels and challenges are the same as decades ago. It is a relaxed, exploration-focused platformer rather than a tough one.
Gameplay video
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Screenshots & review notes
The verdict
A gentler, warmer nostalgia trip than Crash, and arguably the better remaster of the two for how much charm it retains.
The mechanics
Gliding and charging through open hub worlds still feels great, breezy platforming that rarely punishes exploration.
Presentation
The remade visuals are stunning, practically Pixar-quality character work breathing new life into worlds that already had plenty of personality.
Staying power
Ideal for families or anyone wanting a relaxed collectathon; there's less hardcore challenge here than Crash, which suits its cheerful tone.
Frames captured from the gameplay video above; notes are our own take on the game.
What it's like to play
Three PS1 classics lovingly rebuilt, and the dragon's worlds have never looked better, with painterly skies and redesigned dragons that give each rescued elder real personality. The gameplay is pure collectathon comfort: gliding between platforms, flaming sheep, and gathering gems across open levels. Skill points and hidden areas reward thorough exploration.
The flight levels and speedway challenges add variety, and the later games' minigames, from skateboarding to submarine combat, keep the formula fresh. The orchestral soundtrack remaster is excellent. Each game offers a dozen-plus hours for completionists.
The third game shows the series' original design fatigue with forced minigame padding. Load times between worlds are noticeable. As a gentle, gorgeous 3D platformer trilogy, it is wonderful for younger players and nostalgic adults alike, and it looks stunning on the Switch screen.