Is Spyro: Year of the Dragon appropriate for children?

# Spyro: Year of the Dragon This colorful platformer adventure is rated Everyone and features no language or sexual content. Combat involves moderate fantasy violence as you control Spyro and allies through action-packed levels. While generally appropriate for children, some parents may want to preview the combat sequences first.

What age is Spyro: Year of the Dragon suitable for?

Our verdict for Spyro: Year of the Dragon is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Spyro: Year of the Dragon safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Platformer

Released

2000

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

PlayStation

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

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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