History VideoGame / SpyroOrangeTheCortexConspiracy

Compared to it's sister game, ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage'', ''Spyro Orange'' received a lesser reception, with it's lighter difficulty and 2D gameplay often cited as drawbacks compared to prior Spyro titles, not to mention the large amount of mini-games.

The eighth ''Franchise/SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance. This game is a {{crossover}} with the ''Franchise/CrashBandicoot'' franchise, and is the series' first foray into 2D platforming. Also known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.

The eighth ''Franchise/SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance. This game is a {{crossover}} with the ''Franchise/CrashBandicoot'' franchise. Also known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.

Its sister game is ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''.

* OneHundredPercentCompletion: Achieving this in either this ''or'' its sister game requires not only both games, but a second copy of the corresponding game as well, making the single-cartridge release of both games actually useful to those who wish to achieve this, including those who initially bought the games individually.

It's sister game is ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''.

* OneHundredPercentCompletion: Achieving this in either this ''or'' its sister game requires not only both games, but a second copy of the corresponding game as well, maing the single-cartdrige release of both games actually useful to those who wish to achieve this, including those who initially bought the games individually.

The eighth ''Franchise/SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the GameBoyAdvance. This game is a {{crossover}} with the ''Franchise/CrashBandicoot'' franchise. Also known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.

* EarlyBirdCameo: Nina Cortex made her very first appearance in both this and its sister game, even before ''VideoGame/CrashTwinsanity''. She was actually created by [[Creator/TravellersTales Traveller's Tales]], the of ''that'' game, and apparently, they weren't happy to learn that she appeared in this game without their knowledge, ''Twinsanity'' having been planned to be her grand debut.

* EarlyBirdCameo: Nina Cortex made her very first apprearance in both this and its sister game, even before ''VideoGame/CrashTwinsanity''. She was actually created by [[Creator/TravellersTales Traveller's Tales]], the of ''that'' game, and apparently, they weren't happy to learn that she appeared in this game without their knowledge, ''Twinsanity'' having been planned to be her grand debut.

The eighth ''SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the GameBoyAdvance. This game is a {{crossover}} with the ''Franchise/CrashBandicoot'' franchise. Also known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.

Cortex and Ripto agree to destroy Crash and Spyro together using genetically altered Riptocs to trick them into fighting each other. This plan works for a while, but during their fight, Crash and Spyro realize what's really going on and team up to save their worlds from Cortex and Ripto.

* OneGameForThePriceOfTwo. This game has a companion game where you get to play as Crash called ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''. One has to get both to see the full story, though later releases placed them in a single cartridge, somewhat [[AvertedTrope averting]] this.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Possibly, due to some contradictory aspects such as the Dragon Realms being called "Dragon Castles" and the fact that the Crash games are meant to take place on Earth. It could however be possible that there's inter-dimensional travel involved.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Possibly, due to some contradictory aspects such as the Dragon Realms being called "Dragon Castles" and the fact that the Crash games are meant to take place on Earth.

The eighth ''SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the GameBoyAdvance. A {{crossover}} with ''Franchise/CrashBandicoot'' and a sister game to ''Videogame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''. Known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.

* OneGameForThePriceOfTwo. This has a companion game where you play as Crash called ''Videogame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''. One has to get both to get the full story, though later releases placed them in a single cartridge, somewhat [[AvertedTrope averting]] this.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Possible, due some contradictory aspects such as the Dragon Realms being called "Dragon Castles" and the fact that Crash games are meant to take place on Earth.
* {{Crossover}}: Spyro and Crash!
* OneGameForThePriceOfTwo. This has a companion game where you play as Crash called ''Videogame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''. One has to get both to get the full story, though later releases put them in a single cartridge, somewhat averting this.

* PromotedToPlayable: Several NPCs such as Bianca, Moneybags, Ripto, Crush, Gulp and even one of the series' sheep fodder, are available in the game's multiplayer mode. Curiously Sparx and Shiela, despite having their own cards, are not.

The eighth ''SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the GameBoyAdvance. A {{crossover}} with ''Franchise/CrashBandicoot'' and a sister game to ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''. Known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.

* CanonDiscontinuity: Possible, ever since the release of ''TheLegendOfSpyro'' series.

The eighth ''SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the GameBoyAdvance. A {{crossover}} with ''CrashBandicoot'' and a sister game to ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''. Known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.

* OneGameForThePriceOfTwo. This has a companion game where you play as Crash called ''CrashBandicootPurpleRiptosRampage''. One has to get both to get the full story, though later releases put them in a single cartridge, somewhat averting this.

!!This game contains examples of:

* OneGameForThePriceOfTwo. This has a companion game where uou play as Crash. You have to get both to get the full story, though later releases put them in a single cartridge, somewhat averting this.

* {{Crossover}}: Spyro and Crash!

* Crossover
** spyro and crash!

!!This game contains examples of:

The eighth ''SpyroTheDragon'' game, released in 2004 on the GameBoyAdvance. A {{crossover}} with ''CrashBandicoot'' and a sister game to ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootOrangeRiptosRampage''. Known as ''Spyro Fusion'' in Europe.