Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon is a platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and released for the PlayStation in 2000. It is the third installment in the Spyro series, featuring the titular dragon, Spyro, as he embarks on a quest to rescue stolen dragon eggs from the evil sorceress, Gnasty Gnorc. Players navigate various colorful worlds, solving puzzles and defeating enemies. In this game, Spyro is joined by new playable characters, including Hunter the Cheetah and Sparx, who help him in his adventure. The game introduces new abilities, such as gliding and swimming, enhancing gameplay and exploration.