Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! vs The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! is the second installment in the beloved Spyro the Dragon series, transporting the iconic purple dragon and his dragonfly companion Sparx to the vibrant land of Avalar. Summoned by the Professor, Hunter, and Elora to help rid the realm of a tyrannical sorcerer named Ripto, Spyro must explore diverse worlds, solve puzzles, and restore peace to the local inhabitants. Building upon the gameplay of the original title, players utilize Spyro's familiar flame, charge, and glide abilities while embarking on a massive collectathon adventure. Journey through imaginative realms, undo Ripto's chaotic magic, and collect talismans and orbs to unlock the path to the final showdown and earn a long-awaited trip to Dragon Shores.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning explores the true origins of Spyro as you embark on a dangerous, combat-driven quest that will bring you face to face with the Dark Master's ultimate creation, Cynder. Experience the true power of the purple dragon as you unleash devastating fury attacks, upgradeable breaths and ground to aerial melee combos in a frenzied battle with hordes of menacing enemies and bone-chilling bosses. Developed by Krome Studios and published by Sierra Entertainment, this cinematic experience delivers action-packed gameplay across multiple platforms. Players can dive into a rich storyline featuring memorable voice acting, challenging boss fights, and powerful elemental abilities tailored for fans of classic action-adventure platformers.

• Engaging and colorful level design
• Memorable cast of characters and humor
• Rewarding exploration and collectible mechanics
• Challenging and fun boss fights

• Engaging combat system with upgradeable moves
• Cinematic presentation and voice acting
• Diverse elemental breath abilities
• Memorable boss encounters

• Removal of the side-rolling ability from the first game
• Can be repetitive for players who dislike collectathons
• Fixed camera angles can occasionally be troublesome

• Camera angles can occasionally hinder platforming
• Difficulty spikes during certain combat arenas
• Shorter overall runtime compared to open-world titles