Is The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon appropriate for children?

# The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon – Parent Guide Despite its "Everyone 10+" rating, this action-adventure game features strong combat violence and moderately scary imagery that may be intense for younger children. The dark, epic storyline involves flying and platforming challenges. Consider your child's tolerance for action and frightening content before purchasing.

What age is The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon suitable for?

Our verdict for The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Platformer

Released

2008

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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