Remakes of classics to be all the hype these days.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it does give older fans a trip down memory lane. At the same time, newer fans get the opportunity to experience games that otherwise wouldn’t receive much attention.
The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is one of these series, offering all three Spyro games which are all incredible (although I may have a bit of personal bias, as I did enjoy the games as a kid).
Bias aside though, what really adds to the current series is the HD graphics, and how modders can create custom content for these games.
There are already tons of custom mods out there, but here are some of the best I’ve seen so far.
As with any modded game, it’s always a good idea to get a mod manager when available.
When done right, mod managers are a huge help.
Especially when there are just too many mods you want to try.
Mr.G’s Mod Manager for Spyro Reignited definitely does everything you want & more, giving a user-friendly interface that lets you install and manage all your mods.
With this you can install new mods, enable/disable active mods, and even backup save files.
Continuing with the nostalgia idea, you can even bring back the classic HUD from the original series too.
What’s cool about this mod is that it doesn’t bring back the actual textures of the original game, it just modifies the HUD components to make it look similar to the old version.
So you’re still playing in HD, but also old-school.
This may seem like a minor change, sure. But it will definitely bring back some good memories for older fans.
Moving away from the retro look and feel, lets dive into some really newer modded content.
Modder rumpleBrumble698 just wanted to give the game an overall visual improvement. He felt the tints were overused, making the game feel like it was run through Instagram filters.
If you feel the same, here’s a quick fix that removes those tint filters and gives the game a clearer look.
If you’re particular about video game graphics, you probably know that lighting effects have received some of the biggest improvements in the past few years.
And if you’re one of those people, this mod will make a big difference in terms of visuals.
Sparx Light is a simple mod, sure.
But it’s great because it gives a glimpse into how beautiful the game could have looked, if the devs really went all-out with current GPUs.
So this mod simply adds lighting effects to Sparx the Dragonfly. Now his glow affects the environment as well – subtle, but appreciated!
This is probably one of my personal favorites in for the game.
The mod comes complete with a backstory, as modder Boteko explains “Spyro’s mind broke after years of involuntary celibate, and now he is reborn as The Spoker.”
The Spoker sees Spyro reimagined as the Joker – based from the recent Joaquin Phoenix portrayal.
Spyro’s face is now covered in red, white, and blue face paint. Giving him that iconic clown appearance.
The green hair completes the look and brings the Joker to life in Spyro Reignited.
For those who aren’t familiar, Nintendogs was a surprise hit for the 3DS back in 2005.
At the risk of revealing how old I actually am – Nintendogs was sort of a modern take on the popular Tamagotchi toys from way back when I was a kid.
Fast-forward to 2020 and now we have a Nintendogs Skin for Spyro Reignited.
Boy the crossovers never end, huh?
That’s right, you can completely replace Spyro with a Shiba Inu texture from Nintendogs and play through the whole game that way. Definitely a cool effect.
