Spyro 3 is a stunning sequel to the first two games in the franchise.
The level design in Spyro is still the fantastic quality it had been in the first two installments. One of the bonuses in this installment, however, is that the levels are even bigger, and the different side quests for eggs (this game's version of the orb) are just as fun as Spyro 2. With that said, with Spyro 3 there is never a dull moment. One of the downfalls of the levels in Spyro 3, nevertheless, is the difficulty. Compared to Spyro 2, this game truly is much harder. Enemies have stronger AI, fewer butterflies are found throughout the levels, and boss fights are much more intense. An average gamer wouldn't have much difficulty at all cascading through the different worlds, but a newcomer would find themselves getting pretty angry after getting the game over screen for the third time.
The graphics in Spyro 3 are just as stellar as Spyro 2, and in reality, they really are identical. The animation is actually quite better in my opinion, as the character's mouths, arms, and legs are a little more fluent than the past games, but not so much that your jaw will drop. There are also a much greater amount of cut scenes in the game, so for those of you that like a movie-like experience, the game has plenty of it to offer. Nothing bad is to be said about Spyro 3's graphical area, other than the fact that it is really a great looking game.
The different sound effects in the game are still the same, from the fire, gliding, and jumping FX you've heard many a time. The music in this game isn't bad, but I did feel kind of disappointed after listening to it, since it isn't as engaging as the music in Ripto's Rage was. For newcomers, the music is extremely well placed and orchestrated, whether its techno, classical, or upbeat, it's one of the features of the game that'll live you thinking about it.
Overall, Spyro 3 is a stunning sequel to the first two games in the franchise, and there isn't a reason someone with a PSX shouldn't own this game.