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There is some good to come out of the PS1 version.

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RAYMAN Ubi Soft Game Boy Color 2000

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So, this was just shadow dropped!

A board game called "Rayman: The Board Game" was just announced. Rn there's like not much info outside of that it's 5 player, launching in Q3 2024 and is Legends themed. There's also this image showing the box and Rayman and Globox figures:

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Scanned a very rare Rayman 3 magazine called The Rayman Zone, and I screenshot some very interesting snippets! Couldn’t get all of them, sadly, due to some pages being too cropped to read.

Ain’t that the truth. 😆

Now, I have NEVER seen this image before! Likely around the release of his first game.

Ever heard of Quake Arena 3? Well, neither have I, but it apparently has a Rayman skin.

André’s name was originally gonna be Wallace.

Page is cropped and I can’t read a damn thing. I think it suggests that the fans, back then, thought Rayman had brown eyes, when they’re really supposed to be dark blue. With his recent SOH design, this fact sure aged like milk.

Oh, I can agree. 😏💕

Word search! Knock yourself out! And I love how the bottom words are completely random and have nothing to do with Rayman. lol

Have another game! But if you can’t connect to 5, that’s on you.

Why do I feel like he’s flirting with us?

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Rayman 2: The Great Escape Ubisoft Nintendo 64 1999

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Rayman, released in 1995 for various gaming platforms including the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn, is a groundbreaking platformer that captivated players with its stunning visuals, innovative gameplay, and charming characters. Developed by Ubisoft and created by Michel Ancel, Rayman stands as one of the iconic titles of the 32-bit era.

Pros:

Vibrant Art Style: Rayman boasts colorful and imaginative visuals that were ahead of its time. The hand-drawn animation and detailed environments create a whimsical and immersive world for players to explore.

Innovative Gameplay: The game introduces unique gameplay mechanics, such as Rayman's ability to punch, glide, and swing, adding depth and variety to the platforming experience. The level design is inventive, featuring a mix of platform challenges, puzzles, and hidden secrets.

Memorable Characters: Rayman's cast of quirky characters, including the mischievous antagonists, lend personality and charm to the game. Each character is distinct and adds to the rich lore of the Rayman universe.

Challenging Difficulty: While accessible to newcomers, Rayman offers a satisfying challenge for experienced players. The game progressively ramps up the difficulty, testing players' reflexes and platforming skills as they advance through the levels.

Timeless Appeal: Despite its age, Rayman continues to resonate with players due to its timeless gameplay and artistic design. It remains a beloved classic that has stood the test of time.

Cons:

High Difficulty Spikes: Some players may find certain sections of the game overly challenging, leading to frustration. The difficulty curve can be uneven at times, requiring perseverance to overcome.

Lack of Save Feature: The absence of a save feature in some versions of the game means players must complete levels in a single sitting, which can be inconvenient for longer play sessions.

Limited Storytelling: While Rayman features a charming world and characters, the narrative is relatively simple and takes a backseat to the gameplay.

Overall, Rayman is a landmark title in the platforming genre, celebrated for its stunning visuals, inventive gameplay, and enduring appeal. It remains a testament to the creativity and craftsmanship of its developers and continues to be cherished by gamers worldwide.

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rayman's silly little grimace animation from the dreamcast, 3ds, and ios versions of rayman 2 for @itbe-jess, who wanted it in higher quality!

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Despite having such a big honkin’ nose, we’ve never seen Rayman sneeze before.

Until now, from this unused Rayman 2 animation. This is why we never see him sneeze.

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" We really wanted to be true to the best aspects of the franchise - plenty of action, trippy and amazing worlds, great graphics, engaging gameplay and wacky characters! "

PLAY Magazine n16 - April, 2003.

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Here's some concept art for Rayman Fiesta Run's candy update!

Firstly is some concepts for the Rayman alt in this update, with the 6th one being the one that was chosen for the final update, becoming Raylatin (although he's much lighter in color here)

Next is some concepts of the Boss Bird in the update, who in-game is named Tchip-Tchip! The one on the left is the one that's used.

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Rayman Origins Early Build Footage Found!!!!!

Edit: just saying credit to maedagoof here cuz i had the vid linked as the credit but idk still feel like i should say so ye.

Really cool since yeah Origins has a weird development. This has some stuff that seems to be from when Origins was that episodic game but then there's also stuff like a 4 player test so who knows when this build was. Lotta stuff here, but just to point out a few:

Rayman plays a bit differently, he has the ground helicopter move from the trailers, has more underwater attacks like a charged punch and kicks, charge punching while on a ledge as well as a splits kinda move midair. Plus, he has his Rayman 1 death animation here:

Rayman also has a health bar instead of dying in one hit, also seen in trailers before. Plus, Lums are entirely different here! Instead of the Lum King, you would be able to combo collecting lums, causing them to turn into Orange Lums and eventually Red Lums, as well as there being a Big Lum like in Rayman 2.

And for the fruit of the hour, the plum! Works as you'd expect from Rayman 1 and stuff, with you being able to put it on Lividstone heads and seemingly ride it on water, but also has some physics properties.

There's a LOT more stuff to talk abt, like Rayman 1 exit signs, Photographer checkpoints, Tricky Treasure appearing in levels, collectable Runes(?) and a lot more!

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Champion Ray/RayDev is a developer exclusive skin in Rayman Legends. People with this skin would also with the username “UbiRay”.

“This true hero helped creating this game! Now it's time for him to play it and have fun!”

That being said, there are ways to get him as a regular player by either hacking or obtaining VIP status. He can also be unlocked by default in the Nintendo Switch port of the game.