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'''The Bayou''' is a location from ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' and its remakes ''[[Rayman DS]]'' and ''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]''.  The Bayou is one of the longer levels in the game, and in many ways is similar to the later [[Precipice]] level.
{{Quote|text=Your horribleness, he... he has made it to the swamps!|sign=[[Spyglass Pirate]] to [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]]|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}


==Description==
'''The Bayou''' is a location in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. It follows [[the Marshes of Awakening]] in all versions of the game except for ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', in which it directly follows [[the Fairy's Glade]], and [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of the game]], in which the level is actually merged with [[the Marshes of Awakening]]. This is where the first of a few [[warship]]s is sent by [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] to pursue [[Rayman]] through the swamps.
The murky bayou is a river flowing through the [[Marshlands]] assumably flowing to or out of the [[Marshes of Awakening]]. Surrounding the swamp is an intensely dense forest.  The waters are haunted by [[Zombie Chicken|Zombie Chickens]].


Rickety bridges make the bayou difficult to cross; just a few steps on them can make them collapse into the [[Piranha|piranha]]-infested waters. Occasionally, barrels float down the river.  These barrels may be used as makeshift boats.
==Original version==
{{R2PCLevel
| name = The Bayou
| image = [[File:TheBayouPC.jpg|320px|The Bayou]]
| preceded by = [[The Marshes of Awakening]]
| followed by = [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]
| connected to = [[The Walk of Life]]
| lums = [[File:Icon5.png|5]][[File:Icon0.png|0]]
| cages = [[File:Icon7.png|7]]
}}


One tree in the swamp in particular resembles a demon, complete with flame-lit eyes.
===Phase 1===
The level begins with a cinematic involving a conversation between [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] and the [[Spyglass Pirate]]. The [[Spyglass Pirate]] informs [[Razorbeard]] that [[Rayman]] has arrived at the swamp. [[Razorbeard]] chomps down on a [[Yellow Lum]] lowering the [[Yellow Lum]] maximum to 999. He then orders [[Rayman]] to be stopped. The scene ends with [[warship]]s dropping down from the ''[[Buccaneer]]''.


==As a Level==
[[Rayman]] arrives at the Bayou. As he enters, a [[warship]] descends from the sky and prepares to bombard [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]], unable to [[Swimming|swim]] through the green swampy waters, hops aboard a barrel floating in the water. The barrel begins to float down the river at the same time that the [[warship]] begins releasing [[helicopter bomb]]s.
===Bzzit Captured===
(note: the following is ''Revolution'' only)<br>
Following Rayman's triumph in rescuing [[Ly the Fairy]], the [[Teensie]] in the [[Minisaurus Plains]] [[Teensie Circle]] tells Rayman that one of [[Polokus]]' [[Four Masks of Polokus|masks]] may be found on the [[Lost Island]]; however, [[Bzzit]], the ferryman to the Lost Island, has been captured.  Rayman sets out to the [[Marshlands]] to rescue the boatman.


===He's Arrived at the Swamp===
Shooting the [[Helicopter bomb|bombs]] to avoid their explosions, [[Rayman]] arrives at a small bit of bare land. To the left is an old branch with a [[cage]], collecting the two [[Red Lum]]s inside. From here he hops aboard another barrel, and floats down more of the river until he reaches the bottom of a canyon. The [[warship]] is unable to reach him here and leaves. When [[Rayman]] goes to the top of the canyon, he sees a [[switch]], and hits it. [[Rayman]] hops on the bridges and he goes into a cave. There a [[Robo-Pirate]] sleeps.
The level begins with a cinematic involving a conversation between [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard's Lackey|his lackey]]. The lackey informs Razorbeard that [[Rayman (character)|Rayman]] has arrived at the swamp. Admiral Razorbeard chomps down on a [[Yellow Lum]] (a [[Red Lum]] in the PS version), lowering the Yellow Lum maximum to 999 (it stays 800 in the PS version). He then orders Rayman to be stopped. The scene ends with warships dropping down from the ''[[Buccaneer]]''.


===Barrel Riding===
After doing battle with this [[Robo-Pirate]], [[Rayman]] finds himself swinging onto another barrel via a [[Purple Lum]]. However, the waterfall he begins floating towards is haunted by [[Zombie Chicken]]s, which rise from the murk and attack. Beyond the phantoms, [[Rayman]] leaps onto a log and oversees another [[warship]] flying above the Bayou. [[Rayman]] flutters down to a wooden bridge, but the [[warship]] immediately fires a cannonball. [[Rayman]] dodges the cannonball quickly, but the bridge plummets into the water. [[Rayman]] rushes across bridge after bridge, and finally delves into a small cave.
Rayman arrives at the bayou, either from the [[Marshlands]] (''Revolution'') or from the [[Marshes of Awakening]] (''Rayman 2'').  As he passes through some trees (''Revolution'') or through a portal (''Rayman 2''), a [[Warship]] descends from the sky and prepares to bombard Rayman. Rayman, unable to swim through the green Cajun waters, hops aboard a barrel floating in the water. The barrel begins to float down the river at the same time that the warship begins releasing bombs.


Shooting the bombs to avoid their explosions, Rayman arrives at a small bit of bare land. From here he hops aboard another barrel, and floats down more of the river until he reaches the bottom of a canyon.  The warship is unable to reach him here and leaves.
<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R2TGE-PC-TheBayou-HallOfDoors.jpg|The [[Spiral Door]] in [[the Hall of Doors]] which takes [[Rayman]] to the Bayou.
</gallery>


After doing battle with a [[Robo-Pirate]], Rayman finds himself swinging onto another barrel via [[Purple Lum]]. However, the waterfall he begins floating towards is haunted by [[Zombie Chicken|Zombie Chickens]], which rise from the murk and attack. Beyond the phantoms, Rayman leaps onto a log and oversees another warship flying above the bayou.
===Accessing [[the Walk of Life]]===
At the very beginning of the first area, [[Rayman]] can choose to turn left and find the entrance to [[the Walk of Life]], which is one of two portals in the game that are surrounded by a circle of pillars with [[Ly]] the Fairy's face carved on each. When [[Rayman]] goes near this, an image of [[Ly]] will appear in the middle, and grant access to [[The Walk of Life|the Walk]], depending on whether 60 [[Yellow Lum]]s are gathered. [[The Walk of Life]] can then be accessed through [[the Hall of Doors]]. While this is optional in terms of gaining full health upon finishing the race, [[The Walk of Life|the Walk]] must be visited at least once in order to obtain the 50 [[Yellow Lum]]s scattered within it.


===Bombardment on the Bridges===
===Phase 2===
Rayman flutters down to a wooden bridge, but the warship immediately fires a cannonball. Rayman dodges the cannonball quickly, but the bridge plummets into the water. Rayman rushes across bridge after bridge, and finally delves into a small cave.
Following more trials evading [[warship]]s on rickety bridges, [[Rayman]] arrives at the next segment of the Bayou. [[Rayman]] must scale the sides of giant trees while dodging [[keg]]s being rolled into the river. At the end of the trail is a great cliff towering over the swamp. In the distance stands a demonic tree with fiery eyes and a grand mouth. By pressing a [[switch]], a bridge extends allowing [[Rayman]] the distance he needs to reach a [[Purple Lum]].


===[[Bzzit]] and the Flamethrower===
The [[Lum]] sends him swinging into the tree's mouth, only to lead to an encounter with the invincible [[Gorilla Pirate]]. [[Rayman]] must either evade the [[Gorilla Pirate]] or send it to its doom, but either way he arrives at a booby trap-filled corridor. By pressing a time [[switch]], [[Rayman]] is able to deactivate the [[laser]]-barred exit and evade the axe pendulums blocking the way.
(note: the following is ''Revolution'' only)<br>
As Rayman walks out from the cave, he finds himself at a clearing. On the side of a cliff is a prison similar to [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]]'s from the [[Fairy's Glade]]. However, this time it holds a [[Moskito]] look-alike, [[Bzzit]].  Bzzit warns Rayman of an ambush, and soon Robo-Pirates [[Parachuting Pirates|parachute]] down to attack.  Rayman fights them off, but is quickly met with a new challenge.


A [[Henchman 800#Yellow|Yellow Robo-Pirate]] rises from the ground and begins firing its nasty balls of fire at Rayman. This is the strongest Robo-Pirate Rayman has fought yet, but in the end he succeeds.  Bzzit cheers for Rayman, and then tells him to meet him at the [[The Pier|pier]] in the [[Minisaurus Plains]].  Rayman nods, and pushes onward.
At the end of the corridor, [[Rayman]] escapes out of the tree and arrives at a pipe of sorts. Here he releases a [[Teensie]] and ends the level.


===The Demon Tree===
==Dreamcast version==
[[Image:DemonTree.jpg|thumb|Rayman has to enter the mouth of this scary looking tree.]]
{{R2DCLevel
Following more trials evading warships on rickety bridges, Rayman arrives at the next segment of the bayou.  Rayman must scale the sides of giant trees while dodging [[keg|s]] being rolled into the river. At the end of the trail is a great cliff towering over the swamp.  In the distance stands a demonic tree with firey eyes and a grand mouth.  By pressing a switch, a bridge extends allowing Rayman the distance he needs to reach a Purple Lum.
| name = The Bayou
| image = [[File:TheBayouDC.jpg|320px|The Bayou]]
| preceded by = [[The Marshes of Awakening]]
| followed by = [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]
| connected to = [[The Walk of Life]]
| lums = [[File:Icon5.png|5]][[File:Icon0.png|0]]
| cages = [[File:Icon7.png|7]]
}}


The lum sends him swinging into the tree's mouth, only to lead to an encounter with the invincible [[Ape Pirate]].  Rayman must either evade the Ape Pirate or send it too its doom, but either way he arrives at a booby trap-filled corridor. By pressing a [[Time Switch]], Rayman is able to unbar the exit and evade the pendulums blocking the way.
This level's layout is identical to the original versions except for some [[giant mosquito]]es, [[frog]]s and more [[piranha]]s dotted around the landscape. [[The Walk of Life]] can be accessed as in the original version and can later be accessed again through [[the Isle of Doors]].


At the end of the corridor, Rayman escapes out of the tree and arrives at a pipe of sorts. Here he releases a [[Teensie]] and ends the level.
<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Bayou (Dreamcast).jpg|The [[Spiral Door]] in [[the Isle of Doors]] which leads to the Bayou.
</gallery>


===''Revolution'' Return Trip===
{{clear}}
In ''Revolution'', it is impossible to acquire all of the bayou's [[Yellow Lum|Yellow Lums]] on the first visit.  The cliff overlooking the demon tree holds a [[Dry Bulb]].  After completing the [[Pirate Mines]], Rayman may use the [[Rain Dance]] to revitalize the bulb and access the otherwise inaccessible remaining Lums.


===Side Quest===
==[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]]==
In all versions other than ''Revolution'', there is a small altar near the entrance to the Bayou.  If Rayman has enough lums, Ly the Fairy will grant him access to the [[Walk of Life]] level.
{{R2PSLevel
| name = The Bayou
| image = [[File:Rayman 2 PS1 Loading Screen 4.png|320px|The Bayou]]
| preceded by = [[The Marshes of Awakening]]
| followed by = [[Whale Bay]]
| connected to = [[The Walk of Life]]
| lums = [[File:Icon4PS.png|4]][[File:Icon5PS.png|5]]
| denys = [[File:Icon0PS.png|0]]
| ludivs = [[File:Icon0PS.png|0]]
| murphys = [[File:Icon4PS.png|4]]
}}


==Characters==
In the cutscene before the mission starts, the scene where [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] ate a [[Yellow Lum]] was changed to him eating a [[Red Lum]], because the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] has only 800 [[Yellow Lum]]s and the hidden [[1000th Yellow Lum]] present in all other versions wasn't included (the [[Lum]] was included in the area with 3 [[switch]]es in other versions but this section was removed completely in the PlayStation version).
===Good Guys===
*[[Ly the Fairy]] (''Rayman 2'' and ''Rayman DS'' only)
*[[Bzzit]] (debut) (''Revolution'' only)


===Enemies===
The stone circle to the left of the entrance portal was also removed as it can be directly accessed from [[the Hall of Doors]] (which has no [[Lum]] requirement).
*[[Henchman 800]]
**[[Henchman 800#Green|Green Robo-Pirate]] (''Revolution'' only)
**[[Henchman 800#Purple|Purple Robo-Pirate]] (''Revolution'' only)
**[[Henchman 800#Yellow|Yellow Robo-Pirate]] (debut) (''Revolution'' only)
*[[Ape Pirate]] (debut)
*[[Piranha]]
*[[Warship]] (debut)
*[[Keg]]
*[[Zombie Chicken]] (''Revolution'' debut)


==Trivia==
The rest of the level remains the same except for some more [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
*The Bayou shares the same music as the outside of the [[Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]
*Many aspects of the Bayou may have been inspired by Louisiana in the United States, most notably the usage of the word "bayou," which is normally seldom used outside the state.  The music is also reminiscent of Louisiana's swamps.  The reason for the multiple Louisiana influences are probably due to the Cajun state's French background.


==Level Details==
<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
===''Rayman 2''/''Rayman DS''===
The Hall of Doors PS1 04 The Bayou.jpg|The [[Spiral Door]] in [[the Hall of Doors]] which takes [[Rayman]] to the Bayou.
[[Marshes of Awakening]] => '''The Bayou''' => [[Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]<br>
</gallery>
'''The Bayou''' <=> [[Walk of Life]]


*Level Type: Swamp
==[[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2 version]]==
*Number of Lums: 50
{{R2PS2Level
*Number of Cages: 7
| name = The Bayou
| image = [[File:RR-PS2-TheBayou.jpg|320px|The Bayou]]
| preceded by = [[The Fairy's Glade]]
| followed by = [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]
| hub = [[The Minisaurus Plain]]
| lums = [[File:Icon5.png|5]][[File:Icon0.png|0]]
| familiarspirits = [[File:Icon7.png|7]]
}}


===''Revolution''===
In phase 1, near the end of the level, there is a [[Yellow Lum]] on the side of the cliff. The last [[Purple Lum]] of the level has three [[Yellow Lum]]s that [[Rayman]] can swing onto and jump to get.
[[The Fairy's Glade]] => '''The Bayou''' => [[Lost Island]]/[[Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]


*Level Type: Swamp
As [[Rayman]] walks out from the cave in phase 2, he finds himself at a clearing. On the side of a cliff is a prison similar to [[Ly]]'s from [[the Fairy Glade]]. However, this time it holds a [[giant mosquito]] look-alike, [[Bzzit]]. [[Bzzit]] warns [[Rayman]] of an ambush, and soon [[Robo-Pirate]]s parachute down to attack. [[Rayman]] fights them off, but is quickly met with a new challenge. A [[Yellow Henchman 800]] rises from the ground and begins firing its energy projectiles at [[Rayman]]. This is the strongest [[Robo-Pirate]] [[Rayman]] has fought so far in the game. Once he defeats it, the forcefield is turned off, and [[Bzzit]] cheers for him upon his rescue, then tells [[Rayman]] to meet him at [[the Pier]] in [[the Minisaurus Plain]]. [[Rayman]] nods, and pushes onwards.
*Number of Lums: 60
*Number of Fairy Familiars: 7
*Mini-Boss: [[Henchman 800#Yellow|Yellow Robo-Pirate]] and [[Parachuting Pirate|Parachute Ambush]]
*Location: [[Minisaurus Plains]] - [[Marshlands]]


===PS version===
In this version, it is impossible to acquire all of the Bayou's [[Yellow Lum]]s on the first visit. The cliff overlooking the demon tree holds a dry plant bulb. After completing [[the Pirate Mines]], [[Rayman]] may use the [[Rain Dance]] to revitalise the bulb so that it grows into a large plant, which can be used as a platform to access the remaining [[Yellow Lum]]s, which are otherwise inaccessible.
[[Marshes of Awakening]] => '''The Bayou''' => [[Whale Bay]]<br>
'''The Bayou''' <=> [[Walk of Life]]


*Level Type: Swamp
{{clear}}
 
==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azBdLPAlYKI The Bayou playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytLVm42KfS0 The Bayou playthrough at YouTube (Sega Dreamcast version)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPgo7m25f7w The Bayou playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation version)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxCQur-32-c The Bayou playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Part 1/2)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Ckgrs_F9U The Bayou playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Part 2/2)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSzF5xW6UTc The Bayou playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Last Lums and Familiar Spirits)]
 
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