Spyro: Year of the Dragon is a 3D platformer adventure game released for the Sony PlayStation 1 in 2000. It is the third installment in the original Spyro series. Players control the titular purple dragon, Spyro, as he travels across various worlds to rescue dragon eggs stolen by an evil sorceress. The game is known for its colorful graphics, exploration-based gameplay, and variety of levels with unique themes and challenges. Players can also unlock and control other characters with special abilities to help Spyro on his quest.