The Saga of Spyro: Jungle Expedition Review

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After months of anticipation and an excruciating wait for decent jungle maps to emerge from Source's somewhat barren landscape (pun intended), the long-awaited 'Jungle Expedition' chapter of the popular platformer series has finally landed. But does this latest installment in the critically acclaimed Saga of Spy Dusty Booties deliver on its promises, or is it just another tired rehashing of familiar tropes?

In short: yes.

Gameplay-wise, not much has changed since previous titles in the franchise - which may be both a blessing and a curse depending on your personal preferences. The game still centers around classic platformer gameplay with an emphasis on precision jumping over treacherous obstacles while avoiding or dispatching hordes of enemies blocking our path to the finish line.

However, unlike some other recent releases that have opted for safe familiarity at all costs (cough cough Portal 2), developer Naughty Dog has seen fit to mix things up slightly by introducing new mechanics and gameplay elements designed specifically with co-op play in mind. These include a variety of cooperative abilities such as healing each other when one player gets low on health, temporary invincibility shields that protect both players from harm for short periods of time, etc.

Graphically speaking? Well...it's more 'last generation' than I would have liked to admit honestly given how far ahead the competition has moved forward graphically speaking. But hey - as they say 'you get what you pay for,' right?

Overall Rating: 6/10

The Saga of Spyro: Jungle Expedition is an enjoyable if somewhat forgettable entry into a well-known franchise that fans will likely enjoy without being blown away by anything particularly innovative or groundbreaking.

Recommendation:

* Fans of classic platformers looking for some light-hearted fun with friends.

* Anyone who enjoyed previous titles in the series but wants something slightly different this time around.

Avoid If:

* You're expecting graphically stunning visuals on par with modern standards (sorry guys).

* Not a fan of platformer gameplay or co-op play.

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