Spyro: Year of the Dragon does the thing that every 3rd game in a platforming series does by having multiple playable characters.

And to me that's what makes this game slightly worse than 1 and 2. Some characters are a nice change of pace like Sheila. But others like Sgt. Byrd are just a chore to play as. Ultimately, it's still a blast and features some of the best levels in the series. I also think the eggs are my favorite of the collectibles. Love getting those cheeky fucks.