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[[File:Whale Bay.jpg|thumb|right|320px|An official illustration of the caverns beneath the Whale Bay.]] | [[File:Whale Bay.jpg|thumb|right|320px|An official illustration of the caverns beneath the Whale Bay.]] | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=The [[piranha]]s are coming to take my [[air bubble]]s!|sign=[[Carmen]] the Whale|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}} | ||
'''Whale Bay''' is a location in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. It follows [[the Canopy]] in all versions of the game but the PlayStation version, in which it follows [[the Bayou]], and [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version]], in which it is set directly after [[the Marshes of Awakening]]. In [[Rayman Revolution]] it can be accessed straight after arriving at [[Globox House]], however | '''Whale Bay''' is a location in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. It follows [[the Canopy]] in all versions of the game but the PlayStation version, in which it follows [[the Bayou]], and [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version]], in which it is set directly after [[the Marshes of Awakening]]. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', it can be accessed straight after arriving at [[Globox House]], however its official position is still between [[the Canopy]] and [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]. This is where [[Rayman]] rescues [[Carmen]] the Whale from the [[Robo-Pirate]]s who planned to use her blubber for fuel. She then takes him to a grounded ship, or to [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] in the PlayStation version, where he will fight [[Axel]] and find [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first mask of Polokus]]. | ||
==Original version== | ==Original version== | ||
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| name = Whale Bay | | name = Whale Bay | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:WhaleBayPC.jpg|320px|Whale Bay]] | ||
| preceded by = [[The Canopy]] | | preceded by = [[The Canopy]] | ||
| followed by = [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] | | followed by = [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] | ||
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Whale Bay is the first level in the game to feature [[Barrel Pirate]] | Whale Bay is the first level in the game to feature [[Barrel Pirate]]s—however, fighting these powerful enemies is avoidable. | ||
The first half of Whale Bay takes place in the Whale Bay fortress, with [[Rayman]] attempting to locate the prison where [[Carmen]] the Whale is being held. In some versions of the game, one area in particular has respawning [[Robo-Pirate]]s. | The first half of Whale Bay takes place in the Whale Bay fortress, with [[Rayman]] attempting to locate the prison where [[Carmen]] the Whale is being held. In some versions of the game, one area in particular has respawning [[Robo-Pirate]]s. | ||
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| name = Whale Bay | | name = Whale Bay | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:WhaleBayDC.jpg|320px|Whale Bay]] | ||
| preceded by = [[The Canopy]] | | preceded by = [[The Canopy]] | ||
| followed by = [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] | | followed by = [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] | ||
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| name = Whale Bay | | name = Whale Bay | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:Rayman 2 PS1 Loading Screen 6.png|320px|Whale Bay]] | ||
| preceded by = [[The Bayou]] | | preceded by = [[The Bayou]] | ||
| followed by = [[The Menhir Hills]] | | followed by = [[The Menhir Hills]] | ||
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In the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Whale Bay follows [[the Bayou]] level instead of [[the Canopy]]. The level is notably more difficult than in any other version, requiring the player to battle | In the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Whale Bay follows [[the Bayou]] level instead of [[the Canopy]]. The level is notably more difficult than in any other version, requiring the player to battle a camouflaged [[Barrel Pirate]]. In other versions, the [[Barrel Pirate]] encounter can be easily avoided, whereas in this version, whilst it is possible to escape from the [[Barrel Pirate]] without defeating it, this is much harder to do, as the encounter takes place in the area where the player would previously have just had to journey through respawning [[Robo-Pirate]]s, and not have to fight any [[Barrel Pirate]]s. The ocean where [[Rayman]] rescues [[Carmen]] has been changed; instead of finding his way into a ship and triggering a [[switch]], he has to find 4 [[switch]]es around the ocean, similar to [[the Echoing Caves]]. | ||
[[Carmen]]'s journey is also majorly different, to a story-changing degree. Instead of taking [[Rayman]] to a grounded ship, she takes him to [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]. This essentially merges the two levels together; however, the first part of [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice|the Sanctuary]], as well as the sliding portion, have been cut out. As such, the only part remaining is the fight against [[Axel]]. | [[Carmen]]'s journey is also majorly different, to a story-changing degree. Instead of taking [[Rayman]] to a grounded ship, she takes him to [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]. This essentially merges the two levels together; however, the first part of [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice|the Sanctuary]], as well as the sliding portion, have been cut out. As such, the only part remaining is the fight against [[Axel]]. | ||
As such, the boss of Whale Bay in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] is [[Axel]], the Guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]. Whale Bay's rendition is also unique in that it is the only appearance of [[Axel]]'s to have dialogue. He states that he does not know [[Rayman]]'s true | As such, the boss of Whale Bay in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] is [[Axel]], the Guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]. Whale Bay's rendition is also unique in that it is the only appearance of [[Axel]]'s to have dialogue. He states that he does not know [[Rayman]]'s true intentions, and consequently [[Rayman]] is forced to prove his bravery by fighting him. | ||
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''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' adds a connection between [[the Canopy]] and Whale Bay levels, compared to the odd linear connection in the other versions. Here, [[Rayman]] must rescue both [[Globox]] from [[the Canopy]] and [[Carmen]] from Whale Bay, otherwise he will not be able to access [[ | ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' adds a connection between [[the Canopy]] and Whale Bay levels, compared to the odd linear connection in the other versions. Here, [[Rayman]] must rescue both [[Globox]] from [[the Canopy]] and [[Carmen]] from Whale Bay, otherwise he will not be able to access [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]. | ||
Whale Bay can be accessed as soon as [[Rayman]] arrives at [[Globox House]], therefore it can be played as the fifth level in this game. However, [[Rayman]] is not prompted to go there until after [[ | Whale Bay can be accessed as soon as [[Rayman]] arrives at [[Globox House]], therefore it can be played as the fifth level in this game. However, [[Rayman]] is not prompted to go there until after [[the Canopy]], suggesting that this may have been a development oversight. | ||
To access Whale Bay in this version, [[Rayman]] must take a [[Baby Globox]] to the [Skull | To access Whale Bay in this version, [[Rayman]] must take a [[Baby Globox]] to the [[Skull Cave]], where the child will help him allude the two [[Robo-Pirate]] guards blocking the entrance to the bay, and open the door for him. | ||
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| name = Whale Bay | | name = Whale Bay | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:gbc252.png|160px|class=sprite|Whale Bay]] | ||
| preceded by = [[The Marshes of Awakening#Game Boy Color version|Marshes of Awakening]] | | preceded by = [[The Marshes of Awakening#Game Boy Color version|Marshes of Awakening]] | ||
| followed by = [[The Cave of Bad Dreams#Game Boy Color version|Cave of Bad Dreams]] | | followed by = [[The Cave of Bad Dreams#Game Boy Color version|Cave of Bad Dreams]] | ||
| lums = [[ | | lums = [[File:Icon8GBC.png|8]][[File:Icon1GBC.png|1]] | ||
| cages = [[ | | cages = [[File:Icon3GBC.png|3]] | ||
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===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
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Gbc2 26.PNG|[[Rayman]] holding [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first mask of Polokus]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDACpH3gkvg Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (PC version) (Part 1/2)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8i7tzIHHo Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (PC version) (Part 2/2)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I6MbGaJxew Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Sega Dreamcast version) (Part 1/2)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umw2HX437g8 Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Sega Dreamcast version) (Part 2/2)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrNrrdC_uHM Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation version)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8gY0EFzGYU Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Part 1/2)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBGyHJ-fftU Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Part 2/2)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3GoJDNVeiw Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Last Lums and Familiar Spirits)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofS6fjmFwuQ Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Game Boy Color version) (Part 1/2)] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWnT7gwp73Q Whale Bay playthrough at YouTube (Game Boy Color version) (Part 2/2)] | ||
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