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'''The Crow's Nest''' is the final level in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', where [[Rayman]] finally takes on [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and attempts to save [[Globox]].

Although it too is set on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', the Crow's Nest is handled as a different level to The Prison Ship, possibly because the designers felt that it would be too difficult for the player if The Prison Ship led directly into this fight; another reason is that players might want to be able to return instantly to the last battle, rather than having to play all the way through an entire level to reach it. This method of design is particularly useful in the PS1 version, as players can now return to the final fight, complete it and access [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)|the post-credits 2D bonus level]].

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==Original version==

===Phase 1===

Situated at the ~~highest point~~ of [[~~the~~ Buccaneer]], the [[Grolgoth]] is prepared, and Razorbeard gets ready for Rayman to arrive while using Globox, who is being hung upside down, as live bait. Rayman eventually arrives, and is subsequently shot by one of the Grolgoth's bombs, though both Rayman and Globox survive the shot.

Situated at the pinnacle of the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', the [[Grolgoth]] is prepared, and Razorbeard gets ready for Rayman to arrive while using Globox, who is being hung upside down, as live bait. Rayman eventually arrives, and is subsequently shot by one of the Grolgoth's bombs, though both Rayman and Globox survive the shot.

The first phase of the final fight begins, with the Grolgoth shooting bombs which trip it up if Rayman shoots and knocks them back at it, and attempts to squash Rayman, as well as shooting energy from its feet. After it is knocked down three times, Razorbeard attempts to take a giant jump and crush Rayman, but he misses and causes the floor to cave in. Rayman then falls with them.

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There's an easter egg in Phase 2 of this level. This easter egg works on all Rayman 2 versions, except PS1.

If you hold the jump and attack buttons, and fly to the highest part in the middle of the level, you will go trough it. Now avoid the obstacles in the way and you will see a blue ball. Touch it, and you will have unlimited ammo. (~~Go to~~ the ~~External Links to see how to do it~~.)

If you hold the jump and attack buttons, and fly to the highest part in the middle of the level, you will go trough it. Now avoid the obstacles in the way and you will see a blue ball. Touch it, and you will have unlimited ammo. (See [[The Crow's Nest#External links|the external links]] for a demonstration.)

Dreamcast: Hold A and B buttons.

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==PlayStation version==

The main difference in this version lies in Phase 2, in this phase the Grolgoth is flying backwards trough a endless tunnel and Rayman has to shoot the Grolgoth while avoiding all obstacles. There are also little differences in the Grolgoth's attacks in Phase 1. (~~Go to~~ the ~~External Links to see how it looks~~.)

[[File:The Hall of Doors PS1 18 The Prison Ship.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The entrance to the level in [[the Hall of Doors]]]]

[[File:Grolgoth PS1 energy projectiles.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The alternate showdown with the [[Grolgoth]]]]

The main difference in this version lies in Phase 2, in this phase the Grolgoth is flying backwards trough a endless tunnel and Rayman has to shoot the Grolgoth while avoiding all obstacles. There are also little differences in the Grolgoth's attacks in Phase 1. (See [[The Crow's Nest#External links|the external links]] for a demonstration.)

A subtle difference also includes the fact that part of the opening cutscene is chopped off, as the scene where Razorbeard finds out Rayman is on the ship and scoulds his Lackey occurs at the end of The Prison Ship instead

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==PlayStation 2 version==

This level is identical to the original version.

This level is identical to the original version, excepting graphical differences.

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~~== Trivia ==~~

*Although it is set on the Buccanneer, this level is handled as a different level to The Prison Ship, possibly because the designers felt that it would be too hard if The Prison Ship led directly into this fight, and also perhaps that players would want to be able to instantly return to the last battle, rather than play all the way through an entire level just to get to it. This method of design is particularly useful in the PS1 version, as players can now return to the final fight, play it, and then unlock the bonus level after the credits if they didn't the first time easier.

*This is the only major level in ''Rayman 2'' to include only one stage with the exception of [[the Woods of Light]]. [[The Walk of Power]] and [[the Walk of Life]] also have only one stage, but they are bonus levels.

*This is the only major level in ''Rayman 2'' in which [[Ly]] appears but does not give Rayman a new power. This is, however, also the case in the previously mentioned bonus levels.

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==External links==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEzgAE3rd6U The Crow's Nest playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r20qQj5iifo Playthrough of unlimited Ammo in the Crow's Nest at YouTube (PC version)]

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 '''The Crow's Nest''' is the final level in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', where [[Rayman]] finally takes on [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and attempts to save [[Globox]].
+Although it too is set on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', the Crow's Nest is handled as a different level to The Prison Ship, possibly because the designers felt that it would be too difficult for the player if The Prison Ship led directly into this fight; another reason is that players might want to be able to return instantly to the last battle, rather than having to play all the way through an entire level to reach it. This method of design is particularly useful in the PS1 version, as players can now return to the final fight, complete it and access [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)|the post-credits 2D bonus level]].
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 ==Original version==
 ===Phase 1===
-Situated at the highest point of [[the Buccaneer]], the [[Grolgoth]] is prepared, and Razorbeard gets ready for Rayman to arrive while using Globox, who is being hung upside down, as live bait.  Rayman eventually arrives, and is subsequently shot by one of the Grolgoth's bombs, though both Rayman and Globox survive the shot.
+Situated at the pinnacle of the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', the [[Grolgoth]] is prepared, and Razorbeard gets ready for Rayman to arrive while using Globox, who is being hung upside down, as live bait.  Rayman eventually arrives, and is subsequently shot by one of the Grolgoth's bombs, though both Rayman and Globox survive the shot.
 The first phase of the final fight begins, with the Grolgoth shooting bombs which trip it up if Rayman shoots and knocks them back at it, and attempts to squash Rayman, as well as shooting energy from its feet.  After it is knocked down three times, Razorbeard attempts to take a giant jump and crush Rayman, but he misses and causes the floor to cave in.  Rayman then falls with them.
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 There's an easter egg in Phase 2 of this level. This easter egg works on all Rayman 2 versions, except PS1.
-If you hold the jump and attack buttons, and fly to the highest part in the middle of the level, you will go trough it. Now avoid the obstacles in the way and you will see a blue ball. Touch it, and you will have unlimited ammo. (Go to the External Links to see how to do it.)
+If you hold the jump and attack buttons, and fly to the highest part in the middle of the level, you will go trough it. Now avoid the obstacles in the way and you will see a blue ball. Touch it, and you will have unlimited ammo. (See [[The Crow's Nest#External links|the external links]] for a demonstration.)
 Dreamcast: Hold A and B buttons.
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 ==PlayStation version==
-The main difference in this version lies in Phase 2, in this phase the Grolgoth is flying backwards trough a endless tunnel and Rayman has to shoot the Grolgoth while avoiding all obstacles. There are also little differences in the Grolgoth's attacks in Phase 1. (Go to the External Links to see how it looks.)
+[[File:The Hall of Doors PS1 18 The Prison Ship.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The entrance to the level in [[the Hall of Doors]]]]
+[[File:Grolgoth PS1 energy projectiles.jpg|thumb|left|320px|The alternate showdown with the [[Grolgoth]]]]
+The main difference in this version lies in Phase 2, in this phase the Grolgoth is flying backwards trough a endless tunnel and Rayman has to shoot the Grolgoth while avoiding all obstacles. There are also little differences in the Grolgoth's attacks in Phase 1. (See [[The Crow's Nest#External links|the external links]] for a demonstration.)
 A subtle difference also includes the fact that part of the opening cutscene is chopped off, as the scene where Razorbeard finds out Rayman is on the ship and scoulds his Lackey occurs at the end of The Prison Ship instead
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 ==PlayStation 2 version==
-This level is identical to the original version.
+This level is identical to the original version, excepting graphical differences.
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-== Trivia ==
-*Although it is set on the Buccanneer, this level is handled as a different level to The Prison Ship, possibly because the designers felt that it would be too hard if The Prison Ship led directly into this fight, and also perhaps that players would want to be able to instantly return to the last battle, rather than play all the way through an entire level just to get to it. This method of design is particularly useful in the PS1 version, as players can now return to the final fight, play it, and then unlock the bonus level after the credits if they didn't the first time easier.
-*This is the only major level in ''Rayman 2'' to include only one stage with the exception of [[the Woods of Light]]. [[The Walk of Power]] and [[the Walk of Life]] also have only one stage, but they are bonus levels.
-*This is the only major level in ''Rayman 2'' in which [[Ly]] appears but does not give Rayman a new power. This is, however, also the case in the previously mentioned bonus levels.
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 ==External links==
 *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEzgAE3rd6U The Crow's Nest playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]
 *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r20qQj5iifo Playthrough of unlimited Ammo in the Crow's Nest at YouTube (PC version)]