Beast Makers is the fourth homeworld in Spyro the Dragon and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy remake of the first game. It is a swampy homeworld, with electrically charged platforms found in various areas activated by Gnorcs.
The dragons native to this region are the Beast Maker dragons, and it is their job to make the animals populating Spyro's world. At least 5 dragon eggs must be collected in order to access this world.
Description
The Beast Maker dragons’ homeworld is a gigantic swamp, with green and black ooze that easily traps any creature smaller than a Beast Maker dragon and suffocates it. Small patches of dry ground harbor wooden huts which serve as homes for the natives, and they are connected by split logs floating in the ooze in between. The horizon is shrouded in an ominous black mist, adding to the eerie feel of the realm. Torches are lit all over to provide lighting. In the middle of the realm is a huge Aztec-like temple with numerous steps.
In the Spyro Reignited Trilogy remake, the homeworld is much lighter in appearance, having a muddy blue sky with white clouds instead of the dark featureless sky of the original game. Visible rune-like etches into the electrified stone platforms can also be seen.
Residents
The Beast Maker dragons are responsible for bringing forth all-new species of creatures living in the world. They choose to live in swamps, in tumble-down wood platforms, on stilts in the mudflats and hollowed-out trees in the thick forests. Here they can find natural claw, roots and other materials to do their work.[1]
The leader of the Beast Maker dragons is Bruno, and he is the first dragon that Spyro frees when he enters the homeworld. He informs Spyro what has become of the Beast Makers homeworld since Gnasty Gnorc froze all the dragons.
The Beast Makers appear to be heavily inspired by arcane depictions of Druidry, voodoo, and rural cultures from humid terrain. They are often seen with intricately-carved wooden staves, potions, bucket hats, and/or accessories made from various animal parts such as claws, teeth, and even eyes.
Statistics
Locations
Realms | Collectibles/Items | Dragons | Enemies |
---|---|---|---|
Terrace Village | 400 | Claude Cyprin |
Gunners Electric Gnorcs Laser Gnorcs |
Misty Bog | 500 | Bubba Zeke Damon Rosco |
Boars Attack Frogs Dragon-Eating Plants Gnorc Dudes |
Tree Tops | 500 | Isaak Jed Lyle |
Banana Boys Strongarms Green Thief Red Thief |
Speedway: Wild Flight | 300 8 Boats 8 Archers 8 Planes 8 Chests |
None | Plane Gnorcs Boat Gnorcs |
Boss: Metalhead | 500 | Sadiki | Armored Banana Boys Strongarms Metalhead (boss) |
Dragons
Beast Maker Dragons speak a mix of Cajun and Jamaican accents.
Portals
Each homeworld has specifically designed portals. In the original version, the portals in this homeworld are giant, carved wooden and stone arches and sometimes with tribal patterns. In the Reignited Trilogy, the portals are shorter wooden archways that have tribal patterns on the side and a green diamond-shaped jewel above the portal. Above the jewel is a Tiki face and some grass. There is also a green vine hanging over the portals.
Walkthrough
Gallery
- Main article: Beast Makers/Gallery
Trivia
- In early builds of the game, Beast Makers uses Stone Hill's music, many of the level's sound effects were changed, and the whirlwind that is supposed to spawn at the end of the level is missing.
- In the June 15th Prototype, the word "BOSS" can be seen atop the steep staircase near the end of the level. It's been suggested that this may have been the original location of the Metalhead portal.
- The Beast Makers homeworld was inspired by Kurtz’s compound in Apocalypse Now.[2]
References
- ↑ Spyro the Dragon Instruction Manual, page 17
- ↑ Spyro Reignited: 10 facts you need to know about the little purple dragon. (Date Posted - Nov. 13, 2018). Evening Standard.
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