The Journal
The Journal logs items and quests given to Spyro or Sparx to aid in their quest for Hearts of the Lands. To open the Journal, press the L Button and START.
Use the Journal to view quests, check Spyro's progress in each land, and retrieve details on collected items. It also displays Special Items like Hearts, Special Abilities, Keys, and Bonus Items.
Navigating the Journal
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Use the +Control Pad to move the highlight to Journal tabs or items and press the A Button to select.
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Press the +Control Pad Right and Left to turn the pages of the Journal.
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Press the B Button to close the Journal and return to the game.
You will know your Journal has been updated when you see the narrator.
Saving and Loading Game Data
You can save up to three individual games of Spyro™ Attack of the Rhynoc on the Game Pak. Progress is not automatically saved; press START to access the Pause Menu and choose Save Game.
Saving a Game
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Begin a new game by using the +Control Pad to select an unused save slot and pressing the A Button.
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If no slots are unused, select a slot with an active game and delete it to continue.
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Be sure you want to delete the game, as it will be gone forever once removed.
Continuing a Game
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If at least one game is saved, the “Continue Game” option will appear on the Main Menu.
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Select “Continue Game” from the menu.
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Use the +Control Pad to select a saved game and press the A Button to load it.
Pause Menu
You can pause the game at any time by pressing START, which brings up the Pause Menu.
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Continue: Resume playing the game.
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Save Game: Save your game and all progress made.
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Options: Adjust music and sound effects.
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Quick Escape: Instantly warp to a central location in Dragon Shores (item required).
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Exit Level: Exit back to Spyro (Only available while playing as Agent 9 or Sgt. Byrd).
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Quit Game: Exit the game back to the Main Menu.
Spyro's Moves
Spyro's most effective attack is his flame breath. Throughout his adventures, he will encounter magical items that change and increase the power of this attack.
Breath Attack
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Press SELECT to change Spyro's breath attack type.
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An image representing the chosen attack will appear in the lower left corner of the screen.
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To power up the attack for a more powerful blast, press and hold the B Button until Spyro starts to glow (Ability item required).
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Hint: Try using the Super Breath Mint near shallow water.
Charge
Those yellow pointy things on top of Spyro's head are yellow horns used for defense. Press the R Button to send Spyro charging through the level.
The Map
Since Spyro's world is big, you may need guidance. Check your map by pressing and holding both the L and R Buttons at the same time. Release the buttons to return to the game.
The map displays Spyro's current location with a red X. Places Spyro has been will be uncovered, while unexplored areas remain covered in black.
Ability Items
Unique items found on Spyro's journeys will grant him and Sparx upgraded and special abilities. Check the Journal to learn more about collected items and how they work.
Sergeant Byrd Multiplayer
Battle against or play cooperatively with a friend using Sergeant Byrd multiplayer. To begin, you need the following:
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2 Game Boy® Advance systems
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2 Spyro™ Attack of the Rhynocs Game Paks
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1 Game Boy® Advance Game Link® Cable
Make sure the POWER is off on both systems before inserting the Game Paks and connecting the Link Cable. Turn the systems back on to start.
Multiplayer Modes
Access the Byrd Rescue mode from the Main Menu by selecting “Byrd Rescue.”
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Head-to-Head: Battle against a friend. Open and close doors, drop bombs, and annoy the other player. The person who rescues the most penguin soldiers wins. Hint: Try to pick up more than one soldier at a time.
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Cooperative: Work together to save all the penguin soldiers before time runs out!