The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon attempts to revitalize the series with more ambitious aerial combat and a two-character co-op system. While the expanded scope and beautiful environments are promising, the gameplay feels unpolished. Combat becomes repetitive, flight feels imprecise, and frustrating platforming sections abound. The story lacks the charm of its predecessors, and the star-studded voice cast can't compensate for its shortcomings. Dawn of the Dragon has interesting ideas, but the execution ultimately stumbles.