The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon for Nintendo DS is an action-adventure game. It's the final installment of the Spyro trilogy where players control the titular purple dragon, Spyro, and his companion Cynder. The game focuses on exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, set in a fantasy world where the duo must prevent the Dark Master's plan to dominate. Players switch between both dragons, each with unique abilities, to overcome challenges and upgrade their powers as they progress through the rich narrative.