Spyro can also power up using special gates that are activated once a certain number of enemies are defeated. Over the course of the game, you can eventually buy swimming, ladder climbing, and headbash skills. A character named Moneybags is introduced, and Spyro can purchase new moves from him. Spyro also gains new abilites in this sequel. There are also 'sidequests' that can be completed for orbs, which are necessary to unlock certain levels. The main point of the game is to get through each level and earn that level's talisman, collecting gems along the way. Spyro uses his gliding abilities to get past many obstacles, and use updrafts to travel further. Using his wings, Spyro can glide across each level, depending on how high Spyro is when he begins his glide. Players must creatively utilize Spyro's abilities to take down the enemies throughout the game. Spyro has two main attacks, the traditional dragon power of fire breath, and a charging attack. Spyro 2 is a platform game, and most gameplay elements from the original were carried over to the sequel. The game was made available on Playstation Network on July 27, 2007, though it was removed a week later due to emulation problems. Spyro must travel throughout Avalar, undoing the damage which has been caused by Ripto and ultimately defeating him. A sorcerer known by Ripto has invaded the world of Avalar and is wreaking havoc all over Avalar. This is because the Professor, Elora and Hunter were trying to bring a dragon to Avalar. Instead the portal that he enters leads into Avalar. The series protagonist, Spyro the Dragon, decides that he wants a take a vacation to Dragon Shores with dragonfly friend Sparx a few years after defeating Gnasty Gnorc.

It is known as Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer in Europe and Australia, and Spyro x Sparx: Tondemo Tours in Japan. Ripto's Rage was developed by Insomniac Games, as was its predecessor. Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! is the sequel to the 1998 PlayStation hit Spyro the Dragon.