Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, known as Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer in PAL regions, is a 1999 platform game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It is the second installment in the Spyro series and a sequel to Spyro the Dragon (1998).

The game begins with Spyro planning to take a vacation after his previous adventures. However, he is unexpectedly transported to the realm of Avalar, where the malevolent sorcerer Ripto has emerged and is wreaking havoc. Spyro joins forces with the inhabitants of Avalar to confront Ripto and put an end to his destructive reign.

Ripto’s Rage! introduced several new mechanics not present in its predecessor, such as swimming, climbing, and power-up gates that temporarily grant Spyro abilities like superflame or flight. Levels also feature side quests, mini-games, and boss battles, adding more variety and complexity than the first game.

The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised its colorful graphics, improved gameplay variety, and larger amount of content. It was followed by Spyro: Year of the Dragon in 2000, and later remade as part of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy in 2018.