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{{infobox
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|image            = Spyro_-_A_Hero%27s_Tail_Coverart.jpg
|caption          = Cover art
|caption          = NTSC-U cover
|developer        = Eurocom
|developer        = Eurocom Entertainment Software
|publisher        = Vivendi Universal Games
|publisher        = [[Vivendi Games|Vivendi Universal Games]]
|genre            = Platformer
|genre            = Action, Platformer
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyro:_A_Hero%27s_Tail Link]
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyro:_A_Hero%27s_Tail Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/spyro-a-heros-tail Metacritic]
|gameinfo          = Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the land back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control. Guide Spyro as he uses his new dragon powers, abilities, and gadgets in lush environments rife with new villains.<br />
|reviewscore      = 60/100
The game introduces a new antagonist, Red, a former Dragon Elder banished years before the events of the game. Protagonist, Spyro the Dragon, must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world, with the aid of his best friend Sparx, Hunter the Cheetah, flying penguin Sgt. Byrd, and mole Blink, who are all playable.  
|gameinfo          = The game introduces a new antagonist, Red, a former Dragon Elder banished years before the events of the game. Protagonist, Spyro the Dragon, must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world, with the aid of his best friend Sparx, Hunter the Cheetah, flying penguin Sgt. Byrd, and mole Blink, who are all playable.  
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/920491-spyro-a-heros-tail Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spyro-a-heros-tail-review/1900-6112588/ GameSpot]|5.8/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/spyro-a-heros-tail Metacritic]|60/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/03/spyro-a-heros-tail IGN]|7/10}}
|widescreenpatch  = 1
|eu_rating        = 3+
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|na_rating_text    = Cartoon Violence
|na_rating        = E
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|CRCsNTSCU        = 94C56923
|releasedateNTSCU  = November 3, 2004
|releasedateNTSCU  = November 3, 2004<br />2005 <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
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|statusNTSCU      = 2
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|CRCsPAL          =
|CRCsPAL          = 4AC1A110
|releasedatePAL    = November 12, 2004
|releasedatePAL    = November 9, 2004 <small>(Australia)</small><br />November 12, 2004<br />September 23, 2005 <small>(Platinum)</small>
|statusPAL        =
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|linuxstatusPAL    =
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|Comments=Runs above full speed.
|Comments=Runs above full speed.
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|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 8.1, x64
|CPU=Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2030 @ 3.00GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 @ 2 GB
|Revision=v1.7.0-dev-1907
|Graphics=GSdx
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware)
* Native Resolution: 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 2880x1620
* Texture Filtering: Bilinear (Forced and PS2)
* Anisotropic Filtering: 16x
* Mipmapping: Basic (Fast)
* CRC Hack Level: Partial (OpenGL)
* Date Accuracy: Fast (Default)
* Blending Accuracy: Basic (Recommended)
* FXAA Shader
* External Shader
* Widescreen patch
</spoiler>
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*SPU2-X
*LilyPad
|Comments=Europe v02.00(14/06/2004), Runs at full speed in 1080p (HD), 1440p (2K) and 1620p (3K), no brakes, bugs or freezes.
|Tester=Chern40+7
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==The gallery==
==The gallery==
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File:Spyro_A_Heros_Tail_Forum_1.jpg|Spyro: A Hero's Tail (SLES 52569)
File:Spyro_A_Heros_Tail_Forum_1.jpg|Spyro: A Hero's Tail (SLES 52569)
File:Spyro_A_Heros_Tail_Forum_2.jpg|Spyro: A Hero's Tail (SLUS 20884)
File:Spyro_A_Heros_Tail_Forum_2.jpg|Spyro: A Hero's Tail (SLUS 20884)
Spyro_A_Heros_Tail-chern40+7.jpg|v1.7.0 dev-1907, 4x Native Resolution (1440p), 16xAF, FXAA, widescreen patch
Spyro_A_Heros_Tail-chern40+7(1).jpg|v1.7.0 dev-1907, 4x Native Resolution (1440p), 16xAF, FXAA, widescreen patch
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</gallery>




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Revision as of 15:20, 9 July 2022

Spyro: A Hero's Tail

NTSC-U cover
Game general and emulation properties:
ESRB rating: E (Cartoon Violence)
PEGI rating: 3+
OFLC rating: G
Widescreen patch available
Languages supported:
English: SLES-52569 & SLUS-20884
German: SLES-52569
French: SLES-52569
Spanish: SLES-52569
Dutch: SLES-52569
Italian: SLES-52569
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20884
Release date: November 3, 2004
2005 (Greatest Hits)
CRCs: 94C56923
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: Playable
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-52569
SLES-52569P (Platinum)
Release date: November 9, 2004 (Australia)
November 12, 2004
September 23, 2005 (Platinum)
CRCs: 4AC1A110
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Eurocom Entertainment Software
Publisher(s): Vivendi Universal Games
Genre: Action, Platformer
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameSpot5.8/10, Metacritic60/100, IGN7/10
Game description: Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the land back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control. Guide Spyro as he uses his new dragon powers, abilities, and gadgets in lush environments rife with new villains.
The game introduces a new antagonist, Red, a former Dragon Elder banished years before the events of the game. Protagonist, Spyro the Dragon, must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to control the world, with the aid of his best friend Sparx, Hunter the Cheetah, flying penguin Sgt. Byrd, and mole Blink, who are all playable.


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows 7 64bit, 4GB ram
  • Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.67GHz
  • NVIDIA Geforce GTX280
0.9.8 GSdx 4600 (MSVC 15.00, SSE2) 0.1.16
  • SPU2-X r4600m 1.4.0
  • LilyPad svn (r4510) 0.10.0
BIOS: USA v2.20 (10/02/2006), HACKS: "Aggressive" preset Extradessert
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
1.2.0 r5782 GSdx 5801m SSE41
  • SPU2-X 5801 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 5801 0.11.0
Runs above full speed.
NTSC-U Windows 8.1, x64
  • Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2030 @ 3.00GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 @ 2 GB
v1.7.0-dev-1907 GSdx

<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">

  • Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware)
  • Native Resolution: 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 2880x1620
  • Texture Filtering: Bilinear (Forced and PS2)
  • Anisotropic Filtering: 16x
  • Mipmapping: Basic (Fast)
  • CRC Hack Level: Partial (OpenGL)
  • Date Accuracy: Fast (Default)
  • Blending Accuracy: Basic (Recommended)
  • FXAA Shader
  • External Shader
  • Widescreen patch

</spoiler>

  • SPU2-X
  • LilyPad
Europe v02.00(14/06/2004), Runs at full speed in 1080p (HD), 1440p (2K) and 1620p (3K), no brakes, bugs or freezes. Chern40+7



Test configurations on Linux:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Manjaro KDE
  • Intel i5-6500 (4) @ 3.600GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
1.7.2678 Nightly GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2, OpenGL (Hardware)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
Game runs fine with default settings. Zerron21


The gallery

Public compatibility forum links