Product Overview
- Product Name: Spyro: Season of Ice
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Respectable copy with some cosmetic flaws from age and handling.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Spyro: Season of Ice marks the purple dragon’s debut on the Game Boy Advance, bringing his world of treasure-hunting and fire-breathing adventures into the handheld era. Released in 2001, this action-adventure platformer follows Spyro as he sets out to rescue fairies frozen by an evil sorceress, traveling across magical realms filled with enemies, puzzles, and secrets. It was one of the first major franchise titles to arrive on the GBA, showcasing how beloved console mascots could thrive in portable form.
Developed by Digital Eclipse, the game adapts Spyro’s signature gameplay into an isometric viewpoint designed for the handheld. Players explore expansive levels, glide across platforms, and use Spyro’s trademark flame breath and charging attack to defeat enemies. Collecting gems and freeing fairies provides both progression and replay value, ensuring the game retains the series’ exploration-focused charm. Its colorful visuals and faithful design helped it stand out among early GBA releases.
For collectors, Season of Ice represents a pivotal moment in the franchise, as it bridged the gap between Spyro’s PlayStation roots and his multi-platform future. As the first of three original GBA titles, it laid the foundation for a trilogy of portable Spyro adventures, making it a cornerstone release for fans of platforming history and a highlight in any Game Boy Advance collection.
Gameplay Features
- Take control of Spyro in his very first handheld adventure on the GBA
- Explore expansive isometric levels filled with gems, puzzles, and hidden secrets
- Rescue fairies frozen by an evil sorceress across magical realms
- Use Spyro’s trademark fire breath, charging attack, and gliding ability
- Colorful sprite-based visuals that capture the charm of the PlayStation classics
- The starting point of a trilogy that defined Spyro’s portable legacy
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Released just months after the Game Boy Advance launched in 2001, Spyro: Season of Ice quickly became one of the handheld’s early standout titles. While some critics noted the isometric perspective was a shift from the fully 3D PlayStation entries, fans praised the game for faithfully capturing Spyro’s core mechanics and personality.
Collectors value Season of Ice not only as Spyro’s GBA debut but also as the beginning of a portable trilogy that continued with Spyro 2: Season of Flame and Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs. Its role in keeping the franchise alive between console generations makes it a historically important release for both Spyro enthusiasts and retro handheld fans.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2001
- Publisher: Vivendi Universal
- Developer: Digital Eclipse Software, Inc.
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 020626712569
- SKU: 2577
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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