Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

What is Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!?

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! is a vibrant 3D platformer where players control Spyro, a young purple dragon, on a quest through the magical realms of Avalar. This PlayStation classic pits Spyro against the power-hungry sorcerer Ripto, who's causing chaos across the land. With his trusty dragonfly companion Sparx by his side, Spyro must explore diverse worlds, solve puzzles, and collect gems to restore peace. The game builds upon its predecessor with new abilities, memorable characters, and inventive level designs that blend exploration, combat, and lighthearted humor.

Game Features

• Expanded Dragon Moveset: New abilities like swimming, climbing ladders, and head-bashing attacks • Diverse Worlds: Explore 15 unique realms including sunny beaches, lava-filled caverns, and alpine villages • Mini-Games & Challenges: Engage in varied activities like ice hockey, speedway races, and projectile-based puzzles • Character Progression: Collect orbs by completing tasks to unlock new areas and abilities • Sparx Health System: Collect butterflies to heal Spyro when his dragonfly companion's color changes • Interactive NPCs: Help quirky inhabitants like Professor and Elora while receiving quests • Boss Battles: Epic confrontations with Ripto and his minions at the end of each world hub

How to Play Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!?

As a PlayStation platformer, Spyro 2 uses the following controls:

1. Move Spyro with the D-pad or left analog stick (keyboard: Arrow keys or WASD)
2. Jump with the X button (keyboard: Z key)
3. Breathe fire with the Square button (keyboard: X key)
4. Charge attack with the Circle button (keyboard: C key)
5. Glide while airborne by holding X after jumping (keyboard: hold Z)
6. Swim using movement controls when in water
7. Camera control with L2/R2 buttons (keyboard: Q/E keys)

Gameplay progression:

1. Enter portals in the hub worlds to access different realms
2. Complete tasks for NPCs to earn orbs
3. Collect gems scattered throughout levels to unlock abilities
4. Defeat enemies using fire breath or charge attacks
5. Find and rescue trapped allies to gain assistance
6. Confront Ripto's minions in boss battles at the end of each world
7. Use Sparx to point toward nearby collectibles when he flashes

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main objective in Spyro 2?
Your primary goals are to collect orbs by completing challenges, gather gems to progress through worlds, and defeat Ripto and his minions to restore balance to Avalar.

How do I save my progress?
Progress is automatically saved when you collect orbs or gems, and you can manually save by finding save points (represented by floating books) scattered throughout the hub worlds.

Can I replay completed levels?
Yes! You can revisit any completed level through the portal system to find missed collectibles or improve challenge scores without affecting story progression.