Spyro decided to take a holiday to Dragon Shores. He invited his best friend Sparx to join him and together the duo soared through a magic gateway, off for a well-earned vacation. They were going to rest up from their victory over Gnasty Gnorc in their first adventure. But fate was about to throw a wrench in their travel plans.
Far away, the bitter and twisted Ripto, a dinosaur-riding troublemaker, along with his henchmen Crush and Gulp, had taken control of the beautiful land of Avalar. Ripto was a classic example of the "Napoleon Complex" - a little guy who felt he must take on the world - frustrated, short tempered and spiteful. Having stolen a magic sceptre, he was using his new-found power to pick on everyone and generally spoil the peace and quiet of Avalar. He was making life miserable with his magical spells...
Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer
Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer
Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer, or as it's also known, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, was the second Spyro game to appear. And as with Spyro the Dragon, this was a PlayStation exclusive.
This second game in the original trilogy, takes Spyro from his home in the Dragon Realms, to a distant unknown land of Avalar. Here Spyro meets plenty of new friends as well as some enemies too. He also learns some brand new moves to boot.
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The Story
Here's the official word on the story from the SpyrotheDragon.com website:
The Controls
All controls are the same whatever level you are in, and here they all are:
| X | Jump. Press again when in the air to glide. |
| Square | Charge |
| Circle | Flame |
| Triangle | Look around in front of you/Stop glide (when gliding) |
| R1/L1 | Spin camera Right/Left |
| R2/L2 | Spin camera right/left |
| START | Access the pause menu |
| SELECT | View Gems, Lives, Kills and Collection |
| D-Pad/Left Analog Stick | Move around |
| L1+L2+R1+R2 | Sparx will point at the closest gem |
| X then Triangle | Peform Headbash (Only works if you've bought the skill) |
The gems have changed a little from the previous game. They are now more shaped then before and one has been changed colour completely.
| Gem Colour | Gem Value |
| Red | 1 |
| Green | 2 |
| Purple | 5 |
| Yellow | 10 |
| Pink | 25 |
They also now come in different containers. Flamable Baskets, Chargeable Vases, Exploding Vases, Unbreakable Chests, Headbash Chests and just lying about on the floor. You will no longer get gems from killing things as they will only release Spirit Particles now.
Gameplay Basics
Here are a few things that you should know before playing this game:
- You are in a different world than in Spyro the Dragon, and as such, all the creatures you will meet are new
- When you kill something, no longer will it spew a gem, it will release a spirit particle. This life force can activate a powerup when you reach a certain number of kills in that level
- No more Dragon freeing, here you collect Talismans and Orbs
- All butterflies will now be eaten by Sparx, whether or not he's hungry
- There is now a special blue butterfly which both fully heals Sparx and gives Spyro an extra life
- You will be set many challenges in the game to earn the Orbs
- Due to this, the citizens of Avalar are a lot more talkative then anyone in the Dragon Realms
Now it's time to get started with the game:
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Comments
yay i have 100 pound and this is the first thing i am going to buy!!!!! 
It think it is great and fun but there should of been a Dragon called flame so he could follow you round and you could change to him
This is the best Spyro game, I think it's better than all the Crashes too (Except Warped).
Excellent game, a bit short than other I find, but too long and too fun anyway. It's the game I prefer 
dark can u get a gallary for this game caz i wanna see pics of it caz it soo mint
This needs a gallery.
best game ever
It was awesome, and had great graphics. It was cool getting to fight Ripto. Also, I was surprised at how many passages there were.
This is my FAVORITE GAME IN THE UNIVERSE. Has been since it came out. In my opinion, it beats all other Spyro games. It has those puzzles, but it isn't educational exactly. But it's not just killing baddy after baddy until the game says you win. Plus, it's fun to go back to even after you beat it! Even after you reach 100%, there are still skill Points for extra extras!
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I support SpyroxElora as a couple~ ♥
This game is auesome! It took me awhile to get like 70 orbs for ripto.
I love this game!
This is cool,easy and perfect xD
This is cool,easy and perfect xD
hmmm. cool glitch. i suppose i can se if it works. its a bit like a cheat isnt it... when spyros in the swimmimg glitch does this mean that i could swim up up and up untill i have to stop? or is it like walking but swiming?
Swimming Glitch Time!!!!
That's right. This is my 8th Swimming Glitch I've found in any Spyro game!!!! I hope you enjoy it. This glitch is in Breeze Harbor. Once there, make your way to the water in the level. (It should be right near the beginning of the level, right after you go up the whirlwind to the next area.) Flame the fire to make the water level go up. (Make sure to flame the enemies in the level before doing this.) Jump into the water and head for the stairs. Head for the stair that is just partially covered with water. Press the swim button (the Square Button) against this step to swim, and swim up. You should be swimming in the air. Now you can go pretty much anywhere now!!!! Try it!!!! It's very fun to do!!!! But, make sure to NOT charge into the larger enemies that you face. If you do, the game will freeze, and you'll have to reset the entire game before you can play it again. (You can also not kill any of the larger enemies in Swimming Glitch mode. Even the infinate fireball while you're "underwater" will not work on them. So, my advice is to just avoid them.)
Happy Swimming!!!!
That's right. This is my 8th Swimming Glitch I've found in any Spyro game!!!! I hope you enjoy it. This glitch is in Breeze Harbor. Once there, make your way to the water in the level. (It should be right near the beginning of the level, right after you go up the whirlwind to the next area.) Flame the fire to make the water level go up. (Make sure to flame the enemies in the level before doing this.) Jump into the water and head for the stairs. Head for the stair that is just partially covered with water. Press the swim button (the Square Button) against this step to swim, and swim up. You should be swimming in the air. Now you can go pretty much anywhere now!!!! Try it!!!! It's very fun to do!!!! But, make sure to NOT charge into the larger enemies that you face. If you do, the game will freeze, and you'll have to reset the entire game before you can play it again. (You can also not kill any of the larger enemies in Swimming Glitch mode. Even the infinate fireball while you're "underwater" will not work on them. So, my advice is to just avoid them.)
Happy Swimming!!!!
i love RR.
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(but he very cute)