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Rayman: The Animated Series

2023-08-18T02:55:38Z

GAME ZE:

{{Game
| name = Rayman: The Animated Series
| image = [[Image:Raymandvdf.jpg|center|180px|''Rayman: The Animated Series'']]
| published by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]]
| release date = 1999
| genre = CGI animated series
| platforms = DVD, VHS, televised broadcast
}}

'''''Rayman: The Animated Series''''' is a computer-animated TV programme based on the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' video games series]]. It was produced in 1999 as an accompaniment to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' in the same year. Although it was planned to be a full 13-episode series that was meant to be aired on TV worldwide the following year, the series was cancelled and only four episodes were aired in very few countries in Europe, notably France, Germany (in which it was aired on Super RTL) and the Netherlands,Maybe has Chinese version.

The French daily newspaper ''Midi Libre'' reported in 2020 that six episodes had been produced,<ref>''Midi Libre'', ''Millau : Laurent Jennet, du coup de crayon aux dessins animés à la télévision'', https://www.midilibre.fr/2020/08/20/millau-laurent-jennet-du-coup-de-crayon-aux-dessins-animes-a-la-television-9027009.php</ref> but it is unclear whether this is a mistake or if an additional two episodes were produced but never released. Animator Émile Ghorayeb cited high costs<ref>YouTube, ''Interview with Emile Ghorayeb | Animation Director | MPC'' (20:52), https://youtu.be/_Kc3H1KuOf0?t=1252</ref> and "marketing reasons"<ref>Emilio Graphics, CV of Émile Ghorayeb, http://emilio3dgraphics.50megs.com/Documents/Emile%20Ghorayeb%20CV.doc</ref> for the cancellation of the series.

==Plot==
[[Rayman]] had already been captured by [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and is being held at [[Rigatoni]]'s circus - a giant tent which floats from one location to another, where he is forced to do circus tricks. After being thrown in the dungeons, he soon meets four other prisoners, [[Betina]], [[Cookie]], [[Flips]] and [[Lac-Mac]], who is the star of the circus show and therefore [[Rigatoni]]'s favorite prisoner, and plans their escape. When they do escape, they end up on the run in the vast forest city of [[Aeropolis]], where [[Inspector Grub]] is pursuing them under the orders of [[Rigatoni]].

==Characters==
===Protagonists===
* [[Rayman]]
* [[Betina]]
* [[Cookie]]
* [[Lac-Mac]]
* [[Flips]]

===Antagonists===
* [[Rigatoni]]
* [[Admiral Razorbeard]]
* [[Inspector Grub]]

==Episodes==
#''[[Lac-Mac Napping]]''
#''[[No Parking]]''
#''[[High Anxiety]]''
#''[[Big Date]]''
#''My Fair Lac-Mac'' (cancelled)

==Voice cast==
===English version===
* Billy West – [[Rayman]]
* Carlos Alazraqui – [[Admiral Razorbeard]], [[Cookie]]
* Danny Mann – [[Rigatoni]], [[Lac-Mac]], [[Inspector Grub]]
* Carolyn Lawrence – [[Betina]] (''[[Lac-Mac Napping]]'' and ''[[No Parking]]'')
* Lacey Chabert – [[Betina]] (''[[High Anxiety]]'')
* Kath Soucie – [[Betina]] (''[[Big Date]]'')
* Candi Millo – Additional Voices
* Kate Donahue – Additional Voices
* Brian Stepanek – Additional Voices

===French version===
* Patrice Baudrier – [[Lac-Mac]]
* Philippe Bozo – [[Razorbeard]]
* Michel Elias – [[Inspector Grub]]
* Emmanuel Fouquet – [[Cookie]]
* Emmanuel Garijo – [[Rayman]]
* Catherine Hamilty – Additional Voices
* Olivier Hémon – [[Rigatoni]]
* Patricia Legrand – [[Betina]]
* Marie Vincent – Additional Voices

== Equivalents ==
Most of the characters who appear in ''Rayman: The Animated Series'' are rough equivalents of characters from ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
* [[Rayman]] – Himself
* [[Betina]] – [[Ly the Fairy]]
* [[Cookie]] – [[Grand Minimus]]
* [[Lac-Mac]] – [[Globox]]
* [[Flips]] – [[Murfy]]
* [[Rigatoni]] – [[Admiral Razorbeard]]
* [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – [[Spyglass Pirate]]
* [[Inspector Grub]] – [[Henchman 800]]

==VHS and DVD releases==
[[File:Vhsrayman.jpeg|thumb|240px|The VHS for ''Rayman: The Animated Series''.]]

Although very rare, the ''Rayman: The Animated Series'' is available on VHS and DVD. An English VHS was released in the United States and Australia, a French one can be found in France and Belgium, and a German one was bundled alongside some copies of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''. A DVD is also available, but only in France. Though the text on the cover is in French, the English and German versions are included as well as the French version. Some French copies of ''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' on PC also contain the series on the same disc. An Australian release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' also claims to include the series on the disc, but this is not the case.

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== [[Ubisoft]] Press Kit (1999) ==

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/c/c4/Rayman_TV_Interview_1999.pdf Interview]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b6/Rayman_1999_4_Million_Copies.pdf Timeline]

=== Screenshots ===
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=== Work in process artwork ===
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== Gallery ==
=== Concept Art ===
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=== 3D Artwork ===
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==External links==
* [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0A177490D5E86BC Rayman - The Animated Series at Youtube.]
* [https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubi-shops-rayman-for-tv/1100-2452252/ Ubi Shops Rayman for TV at Gamespot]

==References==
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Raymanian

2023-08-11T07:11:08Z

GAME ZE: /* In other games */The Bubble Dreamer can speak Chinese in Rayman Legends

'''Raymanian''', also known as '''Wandayē''', is the language used by the intelligent species of [[the Glade of Dreams]]. It was first identified in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', where it can be chosen amongst other languages. In an official timeline made for [[Rayman|Rayman's]] 20th anniversary, it was revealed that the name of the language is Wandayē. This does conflict with the name given in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', which could indicate the language having two different names, perhaps one in English and the other one in the language, or one of them being incorrect. The latter is likely to be the reason, as there is other information of the timeline which is not correct. The name does however have some connections with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', as that name can be heard during several occasions in the game, such as when [[Rayman]] is using the [[Rain Mask]] in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''. It has however not been confirmed if this is a coincidence or if it is the originally intended name. Additionally, one of the options in the ''[[Rayman M]]'' [[List_of_cheats_in_Rayman_M#Cheat_menu|cheat menu]] is known by the similar name "Woundayae".

== Description ==
In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' the language seems to sound different with different species to fit their personality, such as [[Ly|Ly's]] sounding like echoing, [[Murphy|Murphy's]] sounding like whispers and [[Razorbeard|Razorbeard's]] sounding like an angry robot.

== In ''Rayman 2'' ==
The language's only known appearance is in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', except for the PlayStation version where it was replaced by real languages. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' it can be chosen as a language in the options, where it was also expanded upon with new sounds, giving each cutscene and sentence spoken a unique sound.

== In other games ==
The characters seem to speak it in ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' and the portable version of ''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'', although the language is never specified. It is however not spoken in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' where the characters only speak real-world languages.

It is possible that the characters are speaking Raymanian in ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''; [[Mr Dark]]'s laugh is subtitled with the words ‘You're doomed, [[Rayman]]’, and [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]]'s indistinct murmurings are also subtitled with various sentences.

[[Rayman]] also seems to be able to speak English, French, German, etc., as at the end of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids 2'']] he is speaking to some humans.

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Raymanian is a combination of the English language and various word games. Most characters simply speak [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_Latin Pig Latin], but the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] speaks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubbi_dubbi Ubbi Dubbi], and the [[Electoon]]s speak English. The game's dialogue is accompanied by full voice acting, rather than the limited number of mumbling sound clips that were reused frequently throughout ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', [[Polokus|the Bubble Dreamer]] speaks English or Chinese in the introductory cutscene. However, in game, he and all other characters have reverted to a similar sort of speech as in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where each character has their own distinct gibberish.

In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', [[the Captain]] writes letters to the player which are written in the chosen in-game language, suggestion that the inhabitants of [[Glade of Dreams|the glade]] have awareness of real-life languages as well.

== Engravings ==
In many locations throughout the [[Rayman series]], strange letter-like engravings can be seen on the walls. These include the inside walls of the final level of [[Mr Dark's Dare]] in ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', the door to [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] and a door inside [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', and the walls of the tunnels in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]] in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'', and the backgrounds of many levels in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the portable version of ''Rayman 3'']]. These engravings are curiously consistent throughout the series; as such, it has been speculated that they are Raymanian text.

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<td valign="top">[[Image:Mr Dark transformation 3.png|thumb|320px|Wall engravings in [[Candy Château]].]]</td>
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Rayman 2

2023-08-10T07:19:07Z

GAME ZE: Windows Chinese version

* ''This article is about the second major game. For other uses, see [[Rayman 2 (disambiguation)]].''
{{Game
| name = Rayman 2: The Great Escape
| image = [[Image:Rayman_2_-_Box_Art.png|center|320px|''Rayman 2'']]
| published by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Entertainment]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Montpellier]] [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Shanghai]] (PlayStation)
| produced by = Pauline Jacquey
| designed by = [[Michel Ancel]], Jean-Christophe Guyot, Serge Hascoët, [[Frédéric Houde]], Michaël Janod, Christophe Thibaut
| art by = [[Michel Ancel]] (artistic director) Jean-Christophe Alessandri, Florent Sacre, Celine Tellier, Paul Tumelaire (graphics) Alexandra Ancel, Hubert Chevillard (graphic research)
| programmed by = Yann Le Tensorer, Olivier Didelot (engine programming)
| written by = David Neiss (scenarios and dialogue) [[Michel Ancel]] (story) [[David Gasman]] (English-language translation)
| soundtrack by = [[Éric Chevalier]] (original music) Daniel Masson (N64 MIDI adaptation)
| release date =
'''Nintendo 64:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 22nd October, 1999 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 31st October, 1999 
'''Windows:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th October, 1999 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 31st October, 1999 
[[File:China.png|16px]] （？），2000 
'''Dreamcast:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 29th February, 2000 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 23rd March, 2000 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 23rd March, 2000 
'''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]]:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 7th September, 2000 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 15th September, 2000 
[[File:Australia.png|16px]] 2000 
'''[[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]]:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 14th December, 2000 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 30th January, 2001 
'''[[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]]:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 14th December, 2001 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 13th February, 2002 
'''[[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]]:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 11th March, 2005 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 24th March, 2005 
'''PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 18th December, 2008 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 28th July, 2010 
'''[[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]]:''' 
[[File:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 1st March, 2010 
'''[[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]]:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 25th March, 2011 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 25th March, 2011 
| genre = 3D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Nintendo 64, PC, Sega Dreamcast, [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]], [[Rayman Revolution|Sony PlayStation 2]], [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]], [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|Apple iOS]], Sony PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network), [[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]]
| ratings = 7+ (PEGI), E (ESRB)
| distribution media = Cartridge, CD-ROM, GD-ROM, DVD, digital download
| system requirements =
| game engine = [[OpenSpace]]
}}

'''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is the second major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is the first sequel to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and the series' first 3D game. ''Rayman 2'' introduced many brand-new major characters, though it featured almost none from its predecessor. ''Rayman 2'' was first released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 and PC. It was followed by ports for the Sega Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation in 2000. Each version is different in its own way due to the specifications of each platform.

''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' is often abbreviated as '''''Rayman 2''''' or (to avoid confusion with the similarly named ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'') '''''R2'''''. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation version]] of ''Rayman 2'' was later released as a PSOne Classic on the North American PlayStation Network, on December 18, 2008. On March 1, 2010 and March 25, 2011, two versions based on the Dreamcast incarnation of the game were released; one for the [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]] devices, and a similar version for the Nintendo 3DS, under the title ''[[Rayman 3D]]''. The PC version joined ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' on the digital distribution service [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/rayman_2_the_great_escape Good Old Games] on the 27th of May, 2011.

==Plot==
===The beginning===
Set in [[the Glade of Dreams]], ''Rayman 2'' begins shortly after [[Rayman]] is captured by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s. Details from the opening sequence and manual explain how [[The Glade of Dreams|the Glade]] had come under attack by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, having historically destroyed over one hundred planets prior to their invasion. They attacked with the intent of enslaving [[The Glade of Dreams|the Glade]]'s inhabitants, and were battled against by [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and other allies. After [[Report N° 20Z|some battles]], [[Rayman]]'s capture occurs after the explosion of the [[The Heart of the World|Primordial Core]]. [[Ly]] the Fairy telepathically communicates with [[Rayman]] explaining the consequences of the damage, with [[The Heart of the World|the Core]]'s shattering into 1000 [[Yellow Lum]]s, and the capture of many fighters. [[Rayman]]'s powers are also lost due to this, and he finds himself captured by [[Robo-Pirate|the Pirates]], and calls on [[Globox]] to flee and find [[Ly]].

After the opening sequence, it is revealed that [[Globox]] was captured by [[Robo-Pirate|the Pirates]], and reunites with [[Rayman]] aboard the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', [[Robo-Pirate|the Pirate]]'s [[The Prison Ship|Prison Ship]]. Having fallen to despair, [[Rayman]]'s hopes are restored when [[Globox]] gives [[Rayman]] a [[Silver Lum]] given to him by [[Ly]]. The [[Silver Lum]] gives [[Rayman]] the ability to [[Magic fist|shoot with his fist]], which [[Rayman]] uses to destroy a nearby vent, and escape with [[Globox]]. The two become separated after falling from [[Buccaneer|the ship]], and [[Rayman]] eventually finds himself in [[the Woods of Light]].

====Finding [[Ly]]====
[[Rayman]] decides the best course of action is to find [[Ly]], and travels through [[The Woods of Light|the Woods]]. He comes across [[Murfy]], who serves as [[Rayman]]'s guide throughout the game, and three [[baby Globox]]es. [[Rayman]] sadly informs them of his separation with [[Globox]], much to the [[Baby Globox|babies]]' dismay. [[Rayman]] promises that he can find them, but stresses his need to find [[Ly]], the [[Baby Globox|babies]] then inform [[Rayman]] that [[Ly]] had been taken deeper into [[The Woods of Light|the Woods]] by the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]. Traversing deeper, [[Rayman]] frees the [[Grand Minimus]] [[Teensie]]s locked in a [[cage]] at the end of the area. After bickering amongst themselves about who among them is their King, they tell [[Rayman]] of the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]]'s locking of [[Ly]] in a stronghold within [[the Fairy Glade]]. They will allow [[Rayman]] access to [[the Hall of Doors]] ([[the Isle of Doors]] in the Dreamcast and [[Rayman 3D|3DS]] versions), for the cost of all the [[Yellow Lum]]s contained within [[The Woods of Light|the Wood]]. Once collected, a [[Grand Minimus]] creates a [[Spiral Door]], and [[Rayman]] exits the area through it.

Using [[The Hall of Doors|the Hall]], [[Rayman]] traverses to [[the Fairy Glade]], and makes his way to the Pirate Stronghold. It is here where [[Rayman]] first encounters [[Robo-Pirate]]s since his capture, and the first time a player must combat them. Eventually, [[Rayman]] finds where [[Ly]] is held, in an energy prison powered by a machine within a nearby chamber. [[Rayman]] destroys the machines, freeing [[Ly]]. [[Rayman]] tells [[Ly]] of his separation with [[Globox]], and his loss of powers. [[Ly]] is unable to restore [[Rayman]]'s powers, however, due to the explosion of [[The Heart of the World|the Primordial Core]]. [[Ly]] then tells [[Rayman]] of the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], through which [[Polokus]] can be awakened, and whose power is sufficient to destroy the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]. [[Ly]] finally gives [[Rayman]] the power to swing on [[Purple Lum]]s, allowing [[Rayman]] to progress further. [[Rayman]] then sets out to collect the [[Four Masks of Polokus|masks]], exiting [[The Fairy Glade|the Glade]].

===[[Four Masks of Polokus|The first mask]]===
====[[The Marshlands]]====
[[File:R2TGE PC-Sssssam.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Rayman]] freeing [[Ssssam]] in [[the Marshes of Awakening]].]]
[[Rayman]] next finds himself in [[the Marshes of Awakening]], where he frees [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake. While [[Ssssam]] is unable to aid [[Rayman]] in locating the [[Four Masks of Polokus|masks of Polokus]], he does know where the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]] took [[Globox]], and aids [[Rayman]] in crossing [[The Marshes of Awakening|the Marsh]] by allowing him to water-ski across. There is also a side-path that the player may go through, where they will encounter [[Jano]], who is guarding a [[Spiral Door]]. At this point in time, he will refuse access to the door, as [[Rayman]] does not know where it leads, which is the requirement for passing through.

The next level is [[the Bayou]], a similar swampy location that [[Rayman]] must traverse on foot. [[Admiral Razorbeard]] is concerned by [[Rayman]]'s progress, and despatches several [[Warship]]s to destroy him. [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] eats a [[Yellow Lum]], reducing the number of extant [[Yellow Lum]]s from 1000 to 999. At the beginning of the level is a side-path where [[Rayman]] can find a hologram of [[Ly]] the Fairy. If he has enough [[Yellow Lum]]s, she will teleport him to a side-level called [[the Walk of Life]]. Although [[the Bayou]] is beset with [[Robo-Pirate]] [[Warship]]s and dangerous obstacles such as [[helicopter bomb]]s, [[Rayman]] makes it through the area unscathed.

====Obtaining [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first mask]]====
[[Rayman]] approaches the entrance to [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]], the location in which the first of the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] is contained. He reunites with the [[Grand Minimus]], who inform him that he will not be allowed to enter without collecting a specific amount of [[Yellow Lum]]s, a requirement that is repeated in the entrances for the three other locations of [[Four Masks of Polokus|the masks]]. Once he has enough [[Yellow Lum]]s, [[Rayman]] is able to enter, and after fighting past some [[Robo-Pirate]] soldiers, and solving the puzzle to enter [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice|the Sanctuary]], he finds himself inside. Within [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice|the Sanctuary]], [[Rayman]] encounters the guardian of [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first Mask]]; [[Axel]]. Using a chain of [[Purple Lum]]s to swing across the battle area, and dodging icicle projectiles thrown by [[Axel]], [[Rayman]] eventually triumphs over the guardian by causing an icicle to dislodge and impale [[Axel]]'s head.

With [[Axel]] dispatched, [[Rayman]] obtains [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first mask]], which teleports him to the realm where [[Polokus]] slumbers. [[Polokus]] congratulates [[Rayman]] on his find, but urges him to move forward in his quest and collect [[Four Masks of Polokus|the second mask]]. He then creates a [[Spiral Door]] to take [[Rayman]] back to [[the Hall of Doors]], allowing [[Rayman]] to continue.

===[[Four Masks of Polokus|The second mask]]===
====Healing [[Clark]]====
[[File:Rayman meets Clark.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Rayman]] meets [[Clark]] in [[the Menhir Hills]].]]
Beginning the search for [[Four Masks of Polokus|the second mask]], [[Rayman]] finds himself in [[the Menhir Hills]], where he learns to tame and ride [[walking shell]]s. Moving further in, [[Rayman]] meets with [[Clark]] the Giant in the [[Elite Troop Training Center]], who has become ill after accidentally swallowing a [[Robo-Pirate]] part during a battle. He asks [[Rayman]] to retrieve the [[Elixir of Life]] from [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and stresses to [[Rayman]] that he needs to remember the name in order to enter.

[[Rayman]] then returns to [[the Marshes of Awakening]], where [[Jano]] now allows [[Rayman]] to enter the [[Spiral Door]]. [[Rayman]] is hypnotised by [[Jano]] and then transported to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and is challenged to find the treasures within before [[Jano]] can catch him. [[Jano]] eventually meets with [[Rayman]] as he nears the treasure trove and gives chase, leading [[Rayman]] into a large corridor where he must avoid [[Jano]]'s attacks and use the skulls he emits to progress through. Eventually, he makes it to the treasure, where [[Jano]] congratulates [[Rayman]], and offers it to him. The player is then given the choice to accept or decline [[Jano]]'s offer, accepting will lead to a short cutscene depicting an overweight [[Rayman]] lounging on a small island, and an alleged "end" to the game. The cutscene ends by cutting back to the choice. Declining the offer will cause [[Rayman]] to be returned to the Marshes, and [[Jano]] will reward [[Rayman]] with the [[Elixir of Life]] for making the right choice and not succumbing to greed.

[[Rayman]] then returns to [[the Menhir Hills]], and gives the [[Elixir of Life|Elixir]] to [[Clark]]. [[Clark]] is reinvigorated, and helps [[Rayman]] progress further through the facility. [[Rayman]] then parts ways with [[Clark]] at the exit of the facility, and finally leaves [[the Menhir Hills]] via a [[walking shell]].

====Freeing [[Globox]] and [[Carmen]]====
[[Rayman]] reunites with [[Globox]] from within [[the Canopy]], which, true to its name, takes place within the higher levels of a deep forest. [[Rayman]] frees [[Globox]] from imprisonment by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s operating within the area, and [[Globox]] aids [[Rayman]] in traversing through the area, using his [[Rain Dance|rain-dance]] to destroy [[laser]] barriers or grow fauna that can aid [[Rayman]] in progressing. [[Globox]] also reveals that he received another [[Silver Lum]], which gives [[Rayman]] the ability to charge his [[magic fist]], greatly enhancing his offensive capabilities. After fighting past a [[Warship]] and tricking a [[Robo-Pirate]] into opening the exit by hiding within a bush, [[Rayman]] is able to leave the area. [[Globox]] remains behind, stating that his spouse, [[Uglette]], wishes to see him.

The next level is [[Whale Bay]], a watery location infested by [[Robo-Pirate]]s and [[piranha]]s. The benevolent whale, [[Carmen]], has been imprisoned in a [[laser]] cage by the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]], who plan to use her blubber to oil the engines of the ''[[Buccaneer]]''. [[Rayman]] frees her, and she releases [[air bubble]]s that allow him to accompany her underwater. Unfortunately the local [[piranha]]s want to steal the [[Air bubble|bubbles]] to ease their heartburn, so [[Rayman]] must frighten them off with his [[magic fist]] so that he can continue to breathe. Eventually [[Rayman]] completes his underwater passage and comes to the end of the level.

====Obtaining [[Four Masks of Polokus|the second mask]]====
The next level is [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]], the second of the game's Sanctuaries. This is a long and labyrinthine level, filled with secret passages, wrong turns and optional areas, including an entire temple that has no discernible purpose. [[Rayman]] spends a great deal of time on [[plum]]s, which can be used to cross the many lakes of lava. Eventually [[Rayman]] comes to a chamber containing a large blocky stone statue: this is [[Umber]], the guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]. Unlike [[Axel]], [[Umber]] is pacifistic; he allows [[Rayman]] to stand on his head while he walks across a pool of lava, taking [[Rayman]] to the final chamber. It is shaped much the same as the chamber in which [[Rayman]] found [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first mask]], with a raised platform on which sits a stone container. [[Rayman's symbol]] once again connects to the stone; it slides open, and [[Four Masks of Polokus|the second mask]] emerges. [[Rayman]] takes it and once again is transported to [[Polokus]]'s domain. The god congratulates [[Rayman]], takes [[Four Masks of Polokus|the mask]], affixes it to his stone, and sends [[Rayman]] back to [[the Hall of Doors]].

===[[Four Masks of Polokus|The third mask]]===
====Making Progress====
[[File:TheTopoftheWorldPC.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Rayman]] arriving at [[the Top of the World]].]]
Now making his way to [[Four Masks of Polokus|the third mask]], [[Rayman]] arrives at [[the Echoing Caves]], after activating four [[switch]]es in a non-linear area, he enters the caves themselves. Due to the large amounts of toxic liquid within the caves, [[Rayman]] lights [[keg]]s, and uses them to fly across the caves to solid footing. [[Rayman]] may also encounter an entryway, leading him into a secret area within [[the Fairy Glade]], where he can break a [[cage]] that cannot be broken by normal visit. [[Rayman]] returns and finally exits [[the Echoing Caves]], with a [[Warship]] flying in the background, preluding the events of the next area.

[[Admiral Razorbeard]] learns of [[Rayman]]'s progress, and has [[Warship]]s sent to stop him. [[Rayman]] encounters and must flee the [[Warship]]s from within [[the Precipice]], a mountainous region that can succumb to flooding, and can contain vast caverns within. [[Rayman]] is able to elude the [[Warship]]s, and moves on to [[the Top of the World]]. The area contains a [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]] Fort, but it cannot be accessed via conventional means, as such, [[Rayman]] rides upon a [[Rollercoaster Challenge|rollercoaster-esque]] transport, dodging obstacles that are within the path of the coaster, which can cause [[Rayman]] to despawn. Making it into the Fortress, [[Rayman]] fights past many [[Barrel Pirate]]s, and eventually exits the area.

====Obtaining [[Four Masks of Polokus|the third mask]]====
Much like the prior [[Four Masks of Polokus|masks]], [[Four Masks of Polokus|the third mask]] is contained within a Sanctuary, this one being [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]. [[Rayman]] finds himself in a marshy area, which he must traverse through in order to reach [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava|the Sanctuary]] itself. Within the marshy area is the entrance to [[the Walk of Power]], a [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus level]] that can be accessed if the player has obtained enough [[Yellow Lum]]s, much like [[the Walk of Life]]. After traversing through the marshes, [[Rayman]] finds himself within [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava|the Sanctuary]] itself, and progresses forward. However, [[Four Masks of Polokus|the mask]] is not located within the area, and [[Rayman]] heads [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava|beneath the Sanctuary]] instead.

[[Ly]] meets with [[Rayman]] beneath the Sanctuary, and tells [[Rayman]] that she has gathered enough energy to grant him the [[Super helicopter]] ability, allowing him to fly as opposed to simply gliding with his hair. She informs [[Rayman]] that traversing through the area will be difficult, and tells him to use the [[Super helicopter]] to move through the area. Using this ability, [[Rayman]] is able to reach the end of the area, where he encounters [[Foutch]]. [[Foutch]] promptly hits [[Rayman]], causing him to lose the [[Super helicopter]] power, and fall. [[Rayman]] finds footing within a circular pathway, and is chased by [[Foutch]], who wishes to burn [[Rayman]] by throwing flames at him. [[Rayman]] is able to use spiderwebs to bounce high enough to reach stalactites positioned in bridges above the pathway. These stalactites will impale [[Foutch]] when shot at, allowing [[Rayman]] to triumph over the guardian. A [[Purple Lum]] then appears, allowing [[Rayman]] to reach the bridges, which lead to [[Four Masks of Polokus|the third mask]]. [[Rayman]] is transported to [[Polokus]] and gives [[Four Masks of Polokus|the third mask]] to him, and [[Polokus]] creates a [[Spiral Door]] to allow [[Rayman]] to move on and locate [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth and final mask]].

===[[Four Masks of Polokus|The fourth mask]]===
====Reuniting with [[Clark]]====
[[File:Spyglass Pirate controlling Clark.jpg|320px|thumb|right|The [[Spyglass pirate]] forces [[Clark]] to attack [[Rayman]].]]
[[Rayman]] next enters the [[Tomb of the Ancients]], where a sign alerts the player to the capture of [[Clark]] and his imprisonment in the [[Technical Check-up]], which is located within the area. The [[Tomb of the Ancients]] is notable for having secret passages, with one leading to the [[1000th Yellow Lum]], another allowing the player to skip through a large section of the level, and another that can only be legitimately accessed in the Dreamcast and [[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS version]] of the game, nicknamed the [[Tomb of the Ancients secret]]. Once the player has reached the end of the level, it is revealed that the [[Robo-Pirate]]s have been able to bring [[Clark]] under their control using a device implanted into his back. The [[Spyglass Pirate]] is shown demonstrating his control over [[Clark]], before control is returned to the player, who must break the device. Once the device is broken, [[Clark]] lifts [[Rayman]] high enough to break the [[cage]] containing the [[Teensie]] to exit the level, and consequently exits the area.

====Obtaining [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth mask]]====
Finally, [[Rayman]] makes it to [[the Iron Mountains]], where he traverses through various [[Robo-Pirate]] installations contained within the area. The area itself contains areas of differing themes, including swamps, rapids, an island and finally some [[Pirate Mines|mines]]. During his travels in the area, he comes across the [[Reformatory for Disturbing Children]], guarded by a [[Robot Dinosaur]]. [[Rayman]] infiltrates the facility and frees the captive [[baby Globox]]es within, before using a [[walking shell]] to reach the mines.

Within the mines, [[Rayman]] encounters [[Uglette]], who is in despair over the loss of her [[Baby Globox|babies]], who are being used as labour in the [[Pirate Mines|mines]], and [[Globox]], who in the defense of their [[Baby Globox|babies]] has been captured and sent to the [[Buccaneer|Pirate's Prison Ship]]. [[Rayman]] calms [[Uglette]] and promises to free [[Baby Globox|her children]], making use of a nearby [[Warship]] to travel to each mine and to allow the [[Baby Globox|babies]] to leave. Once he has visited all the mines, [[Rayman]] returns and reunites the [[Baby Globox|babies]] with [[Uglette]]. [[Uglette]] and [[Baby Globox|her children]] then board the [[Warship]] to leave, but one of [[Baby Globox|the children]] passes off [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth mask]] to [[Rayman]], stating that they had found it within the [[Pirate Mines|mines]]. [[Rayman]] says his goodbyes to the [[Globox]] family, and departs to [[Polokus]].

[[Polokus]] congratulates [[Rayman]], takes [[Four Masks of Polokus|the mask]] and attaches it to the remaining side of his four-sides stone column. The stone begins to spin rapidly, blurring until it is transfigured into a transparent, glowing portal. [[Polokus]] tells [[Rayman]] that, now that he has been awakened, he can destroy all of the [[Robo-Pirate]]s in [[the Glade of Dreams]], but says that he has no power in the air – [[Rayman]] himself must confront [[Admiral Razorbeard]] on board the flying ''[[Buccaneer]]''. [[Rayman]] steps into [[Polokus]]'s portal; his health is increased to maximum, and he is transported to [[the Hall of Doors]].

===The ending===
====Infiltrating [[the Prison Ship]]====
A [[The General|Salesman]] visits [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]], and pitches the [[Grolgoth]] as the solution to the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]]'s problem with [[Rayman]]. After some consideration, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] accepts the [[Grolgoth]], setting the circumstances for the final confrontation with [[Rayman]]. In the meantime, [[Rayman]] infiltrates [[the Prison Ship]], the largest of the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]] Vessels and fortress in its own right. [[Rayman]] initially finds himself sliding through floors and tunnels within the bowels of the ship, but is able to acquire a [[flying shell]], which he uses to progress even further through the ships' interior chambers.

In most versions, excluding those based off the PC and Nintendo 64, a cutscene will play once the level is completed for the first time. It shows [[Rayman]] freeing the captives within [[the Prison Ship]], who are then urged to leave, while [[Rayman]] makes his final approach to [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] himself.

====The Final Battle====
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Rayman]] battling [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]
The [[Spyglass Pirate]] gives his final update on [[Rayman]]'s progress to [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]], informing him of [[Rayman]]'s success in freeing their captives, and his infiltration of the ship. [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] punishes [[Spyglass Pirate|the Spyglass]] for his failure, having him swim in molten lava, but not before preparing the [[Grolgoth]] to fight [[Rayman]]. [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] has the [[Grolgoth]] set up in [[the Crow's Nest]] of [[the Prison Ship]], and lures [[Rayman]] to him by having the captured [[Globox]] as the [[Grolgoth]]'s first target. [[Rayman]] arrives at the nest to defend [[Globox]], but [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] shoots down the structure holding [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in place. [[Rayman]] is able to grab the ledge of [[the Crow's Nest]], and climbs up, unharmed. [[Globox]] is left dangling on the side of [[the Crow's Nest]], but assures [[Rayman]] that he is fine, and to go fight [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]].

The fight against the [[Grolgoth]] has two phases, the initial phase has [[Rayman]] dodge various attacks from the [[Grolgoth]], but knock back the [[helicopter bomb]]s it produces to trip the machine up. This continues until the [[Grolgoth]] has tripped thrice, after which [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] attempts to crush [[Rayman]] by jumping onto him with the [[Grolgoth]]. The attack fails, and [[the Crow's Nest]] collapsing, causing both the [[Grolgoth]] and [[Rayman]] to fall into a lava filled chamber. [[Rayman]] is saved from falling into the lava due to a [[Silver Lum]] that [[Ly]] generated from afar. The [[Silver Lum|Lum]] guides [[Rayman]] to a safe platform, in which [[Rayman]] is able to mount a [[flying shell]]. [[Ly]] congratulates [[Rayman]] on his performance thus far, and informs him of the complete defeat of the [[Robo-Pirate]]s on [[the Glade of Dreams]], tasking [[Rayman]] to complete their victory by defeating [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]]. [[Rayman]] then sees that the [[Grolgoth]] has survived the fall also, and the second phase of the battle commences. In this phase, [[Rayman]] uses the [[flying shell]] to manoeuvre round a chamber, or tunnel in the PlayStation version. [[Rayman]] is able to shoot down the [[Grolgoth]], using ammunition scattered within the chamber, in the PlayStation version, he instead causes [[helicopter bomb]]s and homing missiles to deflect back to the [[Grolgoth]], damaging it.

====Victory====
Eventually, the [[Grolgoth]] is rendered inoperative, and [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] flees the ship, but not before setting off a self-destruct within the [[Grolgoth]], which causes [[the Prison Ship]] to detonate and be destroyed, with [[Rayman]] still inside.

[[Rayman]]'s friends assume that [[Rayman]] has fallen. [[Ly]] the Fairy, [[Clark]], [[Murfy]], the [[Grand Minimus]], [[Globox]], [[Polokus]], [[Uglette]] and three [[baby Globox]]es, all gather in [[Polokus]]'s domain for a memorial service. They could only recover [[Rayman]]'s [[Crazy Shoe|left shoe]], however, the [[Crazy Shoe|shoe]] suddenly appears to react to an oncoming presence, as a limping, one-footed [[Rayman]] emerges from the woods nearby, much to the joy of everyone present. His [[Crazy Shoe|shoe]] rejoins his body and he looks up at all his friends, last of all [[Ly]], while hugging the [[baby Globox]]es. Fireworks are launched in celebration, and a message is displayed congratulating [[Rayman]] on his feats. The harmony of [[the Glade of Dreams]] has been restored and [[the Heart of the World]] has been pieced back together. The game ends with the message, ‘Now rest, you may have to fight again. Who knows what tomorrow will bring...’, referencing the next game, ''[[Rayman 3]]''. The end credits sequence shows [[Admiral Razorbeard]]'s escape pod fleeing through the depths of space.

==Early production==
[[File:Scared platforms 2.png|316px|thumb|right|class=sprite|[[Rayman]] captures a [[scared platform]] with his [[telescopic fist]] in the playable prototype level.]]
===2D Game===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)]]''

''Rayman 2'' was first developed to be a 2D sidescrolling platform game similar to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and was planned to be released on the Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn.<ref>Unseen64.com, ''Rayman 2 [2D version - Unreleased]'', http://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/11/rayman2-2d-cancelled</ref> Screenshots, videos and interviews indicate that the game would still involve an invasion of robots from space. The game featured enemies similar to the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, and it also featured background platforming - using a device similar to a shower head and a toilet flush, [[Rayman]] could teleport from the foreground to the background (and vice-versa). One video in particular also featured [[Betilla]] the Fairy, and showed her imprisoned in a cell.

This 2D game was cancelled in favour of the 3D version it became, though a playable prototype (version 01.12d) featuring one level is included in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'']], and is unlocked if the player collects at least 720 [[Yellow Lum]]s out of the version's total 800. It was discovered that this prototype was last worked on on May 31, 1996 and was sent to the ''PlayStation RayMan 2 team'' so that they could incorporate one of its levels into their version of the game.

===''Rayman's training''===
''Main article: [[Rayman's training]]''

[[File:Rayman training.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of ''[[Rayman's training]]'', showcasing [[Rayman]]'s original 3D model.]]

In-between the development of the [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|2D game]] and the 3D game, a CGI short film for the game titled ''[[Rayman's training]]'' was created in 1998 and subsequently premiered in February 1st for Imagina 1998, following a trailer for ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. ''[[Rayman's training]]'' is notable for being the "missing link" between the two stages of ''Rayman 2'''s development, and is known for clips of it being used in the 1998 E3 trailer for the 3D game. Characters from the [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|2D prototype]] appear in the short, along with [[Rayman]] having a older 3D model in use. Not much is known about the short's plot, and it has not been released in any form.

''[[Rayman's training]]'' was considered lost media until March 12 2022, when a version of the video with no sound was uploaded to YouTube. Until then, only clips of the short film were seen scattered across various ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' ephemera from 1997 - 1998.

===3D game===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2 (early production)]]''
Not much is currently known about [[Rayman 2 (early production)|the development of the 3D game]] that eventually became the final ''Rayman 2'', however, from pre-release screenshots and footage, it is clear that level designs underwent significant evolution, and the HUD was at one point drastically different to the HUD seen in the final game. Recent texture hacking led to the discovery of more pre-release elements, textures for a third red coloured [[Magic Sphere]] and its pyramid base were located, it is unknown why these textures went unused and where the objects they represented were meant to be placed. Despite not being used in the game itself, they can be made to replace the other used colourations via texture hacking.

A lot of changes have also been seen in early trailer and interviews for the game. At one point [[Purple Lum]]s were going to have a completely different design resembling the other [[Lum]]s seen in the game.<ref>YouTube.com, Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_UYduONuA</ref> A video showing an early version of the Nintendo 64 version reveals an unused area most likely located in [[the Prison Ship]]. It closely resembles the alternative path that can be taken in the same level to fill up [[Rayman]]'s health.<ref>YouTube.com, Unused area https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZ10RrA_5Q</ref> Other trailers show more open levels suggesting ''Rayman 2'' was at one point going to go in a more non-linear direction.<ref>YouTube.com, Early trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KujjiLYaW8</ref>

<gallery>
Sssssam.png|Early renders and textures of [[Ssssam]] show him to have originally been metallic.
Old R2 Font.png|The font underwent changes before the final release.
R2BetaScreen2.jpg|A look of [[Rayman 2 (early production)|an early version of ''Rayman 2'']], presumably [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]].
R2BetaScreen5.jpg|Another look of [[Rayman 2 (early production)|an early version of ''Rayman 2'']], presumably [[Whale Bay]].
R2 scenario.png| An unused scenario that was conceptionalised for gameplay.
R2 scenario 2.jpg|The same concept with off angle and readable text, click for translation.
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
[[File:R2 Lum.png|320px|thumb|right|[[Yellow Lum]]s are the main item in the game.]]

The gameplay in ''Rayman 2'' is similar to that of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], translated into a 3D world. Most of the gameplay consists of running, jumping, climbing, gliding and flying between platforms and other surfaces, interspersed with battle sequences with [[Robo-Pirate]]s and other enemies. A new element of gameplay is [[swimming]], which is present in some of the levels.

Contrary to [[Rayman 1|the original game]], this time [[Rayman]] starts with a few powers, such as [[helicopter]]ing and a basic attack power, which is given to him by [[Globox]] who is introduced at the very beginning. Additional powers, some permanent and others temporary, are unlocked during the natural course of the game, similarly to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']].

The aim of the game is to defeat [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and his [[Robo-Pirate]]s, and, by doing so, restore order to the world. Along the way, [[Rayman]] will locate and reassemble [[Yellow Lum]]s that have been scattered following the explosion of the [[The Heart of the World|Primordial Core]], and rescue creatures that have been imprisoned in [[cage]]s. However, unlike in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], ''Rayman 2'' has no strict requirement to obtain all [[Yellow Lum]]s/[[cage]]s to finish the game, probably in order to make the game less difficult. A certain number of [[Yellow Lum]]s is required to advance past specific points, but this number is typically substantially lower than the number of [[Yellow Lum]]s available prior to that, and is easily obtainable during normal play. Some [[cage]]s are also obligatory, as they contain creatures vital to completions of levels (typically, [[Teensie]]s), and these [[cage]]s are always in plain sight and impossible to miss.

Overall, far less backtracking and secret-hunting is required to complete the game, but the player is rewarded for breaking [[cage]]s, as every 10 [[cage]]s freed extend [[Rayman]]'s life bar. Additionally, completing a level with all [[Yellow Lum]]s and [[cage]]s obtained gives access to a [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus level]], where a [[baby Globox]] can help [[Rayman]] replenish his life bar or gain a [[Power Fist]].

===Replays===
Once completed, a level can be replayed an unlimited number of times. Similarly to [[Rayman 1|the original game]], collectibles ([[Yellow Lum]]s and [[cage]]s) that have already been found do not reappear. Bosses, special characters and cutscenes are also usually skipped, making most levels much shorter, easier and emptier during replays. The [[baby Globox]] [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus levels]] are still offered on subsequent level completions, so [[Rayman]] can always restore his powers.

One difference from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] is that the final battle with [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in [[the Crow's Nest]] can be replayed.

==Game records==
''Main article: [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/en/List_of_Rayman_records#Rayman_2 List of Rayman records]''

''Rayman 2'' has two [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus levels]] that are present in all versions. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] has significant differences made, and the peed is slightly different as well, and the PlayStation 2 version, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', has the levels as part of unlockable minigames rather than bonuses, where the player has to collect all [[Red Lum]]s.

==Main characters==
===The good guys===
*[[Rayman]] – The hero and protagonist of the game.
*[[Globox]] – [[Rayman]]'s best friend; husband of [[Uglette]] and father of the [[baby Globox]]es.
*[[Ly]] the Fairy – [[Rayman]]'s friend and powerful ally.
*[[Murfy]] – Serves as an ‘instructor’-type character.
*[[Teensie|The Teensies]] – Keepers of [[the Hall of Doors]].
*[[Clark]] the Giant – A friend of [[Rayman]]'s.
*[[Ssssam]] – a snake who helps [[Rayman]] cross [[the Marshes of Awakening]].

===The bad guys===
*[[Admiral Razorbeard]] – The main villain of the game.
*[[Robo-Pirate]] army – [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]]'s army.
*[[Jano]] – The guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
*[[Piranha]]s, [[Spider (Rayman 2)|spider]]s, [[Zombie Chicken]]s – Twisted creatures that began to proliferate as a result of the [[Robo-Pirate]]s' disruption of the natural balance.
*[[Caterpillar (disambiguation)|Caterpillars]], [[Jumping eye]]s and [[Mini Jano]] – Nightmares of [[Polokus]] escaped from [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

==Environment==
[[File:Rayman2 map.jpg|320px|thumb|right|A physical ''Rayman 2'' map that came with various copies of the game.]]
Unlike [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], ''Rayman 2'' is not divided into certain themed worlds, but rather a trail of 20 different locations, none of which are as surreal as its predecessor's, but are still dissimilar to the real world. The levels are played in a linear fashion in a world map known as [[the Hall of Doors]] ([[the Isle of Doors]] in the Dreamcast version), with most levels following a single path (though [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], [[the Walk of Life]], and [[the Walk of Power]] are on side-paths). The player is able to backtrack to past levels if he or she wishes, and can move on to the final stage without breaking all of the [[cage]]s.

In [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 remake]], [[the Hall of Doors]] is replaced by free-roaming hub areas in a place known as [[the Front]]. There are three of these areas, [[the Minisaurus Plain]], [[Globox's House]] and [[Rainbow Creek]], each of which has a [[Teensie Circle]] for quick access to completed levels.

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==Levels==
[[File:TheHallOfDoors.png|320px|thumb|right|[[The Hall of Doors]], as seen in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]].]]
Only the PC, Nintendo 64, and Dreamcast versions (including their derivatives like the [[Rayman DS|DS]]/[[Rayman 3D|3DS]] and [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]] ports) feature a consistent level set. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] cuts down the number of levels and shortens existing ones, while [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] expands existing levels and even adds new ones. This list does not include [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version]], which is a completely separate game.
* [[The Woods of Light]] (renamed “The Clearing” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]])
* [[The Fairy Glade]]
* [[The Marshes of Awakening]]
* [[The Bayou]]
* [[The Walk of Life]] (sublevel, renamed “Racing Challenge #1” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
* [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] (omitted in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]], although some parts were merged with [[Whale Bay]])
* [[The Menhir Hills]]
* [[The Cave of Bad Dreams]] (sublevel, not replayable in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
* [[The Canopy]]
* [[Whale Bay]]
* [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]
* [[The Echoing Caves]] (in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]], some stages are swapped with [[the Precipice]] and [[the Top of the World]])
* [[The Precipice]] (in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]], some stages are swapped with [[the Echoing Caves]])
* [[The Top of the World]] (omitted from the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]] and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2 versions]], the chair segment is used as [[Roller Coaster Challenge|a minigame]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] and the second part as a part of [[the Echoing Caves]])
* [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] (renamed “Beneath the Lava Sanctuary” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
* [[The Walk of Power]] (sublevel, renamed “Racing Challenge #2” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
* [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] (renamed “The Lava Sanctuary” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
* [[Tomb of the Ancients]]
* [[The Iron Mountains]] (renamed “The Gloomy Island” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]]. Final segment featured as a [[The Pirate Mines|separate level]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
* [[The Prison Ship]]
* [[The Crow's Nest]]
* A level from [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D prototype]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] only)

==Version differences==
Since its original release in 1999, ''Rayman 2'' has received a bunch of ports to other platforms, with each new port having some noticeable differences.

[[File:Rayman 2 N64.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Nintendo 64 cover (PAL).]]
===Nintendo 64===
The Nintendo 64 version, along with the PC version, is the original version of the game. The Nintendo 64 version features a different soundtrack in MIDI format, which was later reused in [[Rayman DS|the Nintendo DS port]]. Several of the menu transitions are exclusive to this version.
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[[File:Rayman 2 - Box Art.png|thumb|right|150px|The Windows PC cover.]]
===Windows PC===
The PC version retains the same level structure from the Nintendo 64 version with higher resolution graphics and a higher framerate.

This version was later re-released on GOG<ref>Rayman 2 on GOG https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_2_the_great_escape</ref> and Uplay.<ref>Rayman 2 on Uplay http://store.ubi.com/eu/rayman-2--the-great-escape/57062ec088a7e316728b465a.html</ref>
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[[File:Rayman 2 Dreamcast.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Sega Dreamcast cover.]]
===Sega Dreamcast===
The Sega Dreamcast version retains the high quality textures from the PC version, while slightly improving some. A new area has been added in [[the Woods of Light]] called [[Globox Village]], where the player can access new minigames by collecting [[Glob Crystal|Globox Crystals]]. This is the first version of ''Rayman 2'' to allow for widescreen and the only version where the aspect ratio can manually be changed. [[The Hall of Doors]] has been replaced by [[the Isle of Doors]]. Several more [[Robo-Pirate]]s have been added as well as a new type that shoots bombs. This is also the first version to have the cutscene in [[the Prison Ship]] where [[Rayman]] frees the prisoners, which was cut from the original versions due to time constraints.
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[[File:Rayman 2 PS1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Sony PlayStation cover (PAL).]]
===[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]]===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)]]''

The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation version]] removes and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduces the total amount of [[Yellow Lum]]s from 1000 to 800. Some levels do, however, have several new areas and some cutscenes have been changed as well. This is the first version to have full voice acting. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in [[the Hall of Doors]]. A new bonus level can be unlocked that lets the player try a stage from [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the 2D prototype]]. Instead of [[Lum]]s being imprisoned in [[cage]]s, there are now [[Ludiv]]s, [[Greenbottle]]s and [[Minisaurus]].

This version was later re-released on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
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[[File:RRev PS2EUcov.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Sony PlayStation 2 cover (PAL).]]
===Sony PlayStation 2 (titled ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman Revolution]]''

The Sony PlayStation 2 version, titled ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' in Europe and ''[[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2 Revolution]]'' in North America, is the port with the most added content. New [[The Front|hub worlds]] have been added, replacing [[the Hall of Doors]], levels have been expanded, most notably [[the Fairy Glade]] and [[the Echoing Caves]], new cutscenes and dialogue are present, and new bosses have been added, including [[Grolem 13|a fourth guardian]]. New music has been added in the new areas and for [[Robo-Pirate]] battles, and new upgrades and minigames can be obtained by collecting [[Yellow Lum]]s and by freeing [[Familiar Spirit]]s from [[cage]]s. A lot of graphical improvements are present with a bunch of previously 2D assets having been reworked into 3D models. This is also the second version to feature full voice-acting. The original [[Raymanian]] voices can, however, still be chosen, with new sounds added.

This version was later re-released on the PlayStation Store in North America for PlayStation 3.
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[[File:RaymanDS.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Nintendo DS cover (PAL).]]

===Nintendo DS (titled ''[[Rayman DS]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman DS]]''

The Nintendo DS version, titled ''[[Rayman DS]]'', is a direct port of the Nintendo 64 version. The second screen can be used to control [[Rayman]] with a virtual analog stick and shows the game HUD while playing. This version has a bunch of bugs not present in the Nintendo 64 version.
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[[File:Raymanios2.jpeg|thumb|right|150px|The Apple iOS icon.]]
===[[Rayman 2 (iOS)|Apple iOS]]===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2 (iOS)]]''

The [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|Apple iOS]] version is a direct port of the Dreamcast version, with the minigames as well as [[Globox Village]] being omitted. The [[Lift|Lift mini-game]] was, however, present in the free [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. This version has since been removed from the App Store and can no longer be obtained legally if it was not purchased before being removed.
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[[File:Rayman 3D boxart.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Nintendo 3DS cover (PAL).]]
===Nintendo 3DS (titled ''[[Rayman 3D]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman 3D]]''

The Nintendo 3DS version, titled ''[[Rayman 3D]]'', is a direct port of the Dreamcast version, with, similarly to [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|the Apple iOS version]], the minigames as well as [[Globox Village]] removed. Several graphical and sound glitches are present as well as a game breaking bug preventing the player from obtaining the [[1000th Yellow Lum]] as intended. A balanced difficulty curve has been added, having several obstacles being removed if the player misses too many [[Yellow Lum]]s.

This version is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop in North America.
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==Manuals==
{{quote|text=Panic in [[the Chamber of the Teensies]] and [[the Fairy Council]]: [[Robo-Pirate]]s from deep in space have arrived, determined to conquer and enslave their entire world. The time for combat has come. Volunteers form small resistance groups and throw themselves into battle with the evil aggressors. [[Rayman]] and his friend [[Globox]] go to the edge of [[the Great Forest]], where the highest number of [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] are located.

[[Rayman]] jumps from a tree and activates his [[helicopter]] for a soft landing in the middle of a thicket of bushes. "The [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]] are coming straight at us!", cries [[Rayman]] to his friend. "Get ready!"

The earth suddenly begins to tremble...Several trees collapse, creating a passageway for an army of robots.
The Battle begins! [[Rayman]] leaps into action, sending metal monsters flying with his powerful energy spheres. A little later, [[Globox]], trembling with fright, desperately tries to make the robots rust up by creating little [[Rain dance|rain storms]] over their heads. A robot, creaking horribly, crashes to the ground. "Not bad, [[Globox]]!" shouts [[Rayman]] with a smile.
[[Globox]] tries to answer, but [[Rayman]] doesn't hear. The strained face of [[Ly]] has just appeared in his mind.
"[[Rayman]]...", begins [[Ly]], in a weary voice., "The pirates have broken [[the Heart of the World]]. The energy has scattered. Other than [[Clark]], all of our brave warriors have been captured..."

Shocked by this terrible news, [[Rayman]] is surprised by a gigantic robot who pins him between its powerful pinchers. He tries to create a new [[Magic fist|energy sphere]] in the palm of his hand, but to no avail. The destruction of the [[The Heart of the World|Primordial Core]] has
taken away all of his powers...
Desparate, he shouts to his friend... "They've got me, [[Globox]]! Save Yourself!"
"But...but...what about you?!"
"No time to explain! Go find [[Ly]], she'll tell you what to do!"
After a moment of hesitation, [[Globox]] dodges between the feet of the robots, and plunges into the high grass.

An evil laugh reverberates. [[Rayman]] turns and sees [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]], the leader of the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]].
"I have you, [[Rayman]]! You'll soon be my most obedient slave!..."

[[Rayman]] tries to free himself, but the iron grip of the robot tightens around him. He casts a dark look at [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] and shouts defiantly : " It's not over yet, pirate! I'll find a way to escape and then I'll make you wish you'd never been born!"|sign=Manual|source=''Rayman 2''}}

Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals.

<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2UKPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/0/02/R2UKPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The English PC manual packaged with the GoG.com and Uplay version]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2UKPCManual thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/d6/Rayman_2_Steam_manual.pdf|thumb|left|The English PC manual packaged with the Steam version]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2UKPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/de/R2_Manual_FR.pdf|thumb|left|The French PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2Swe-FinPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/4/41/R2Swe-FinPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Swedish/Finnish PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/dd/R2SpanishPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Spanish PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/9/93/R2ItalianPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Italian PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/3/33/R2GermanPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The German PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/6/6d/R2DutchPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Dutch PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2Dan-NorPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/9/95/R2Dan-NorPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Danish/Norwegian PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2PTPCManual thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/7d/R2PortuguesePCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Portuguese PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2PolishPCManual thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/af/R2_Manual_PL.pdf|thumb|left|The Polish PC manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:R2 DC Manual EN Thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/5/55/R2_Dreamcast_Manual_EN.pdf|thumb|left|The English Dreamcast manual]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[Image:Rayman_2_Japanese_Dreamcast_front_cover.jpg|150px|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/e/e4/Rayman_2_Dreamcast_Japanese_Manual.pdf|thumb|left|The Japanese Dreamcast manual]] </li>
</ul></div>

==Promotion==
[[Ubisoft]] promoted ''Rayman 2'' with many toys and even a cartoon. There were YoYos, cell phone covers, a PlayStation 2 remote, a version of the game with a figure, and Happy Meal toys.

===Cartoon===
''Main article: [[Rayman: The Animated Series]]

In 1999, an animated television show based on the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] was produced to accompany the release of ''Rayman 2''. Only 4 episodes of the first season were released before being cancelled.

===McDonald's===
''Main article: [[Rayman merchandising]]''

Between the 17th of May and 13th of June 2000, [[Ubisoft]] joined with McDonald's to make a Happy Meal with [[Rayman]] toys. These toys were a [[Rayman]] riding a [[walking shell]], [[Rayman]] on a [[plum]] with spinning [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]], a light-up [[cage]], a sound-making [[Henchman 800]], a wobbling [[Globox]] and [[Ly]] the Fairy. The toys were only available in France.

[[File:Royal V.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Royal V's album ''"It's Good to be the King"''.]]

===''[[Tonic Trouble]]''===
Characters from each game made cameo appearances in the other game. In ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', [[Rayman]] can be seen during the game's end credits. In ''Rayman 2'', [[The General|a salesman]] who previously appeared in the intro sequence of the PC version of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' sells the [[Grolgoth]] to [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] late in the game. ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' was worked on (though not designed) by [[Michel Ancel]], used the ''Rayman 2'' engine, originally appeared on the same platforms as ''Rayman 2'', and was also released by [[Ubisoft]], giving reason for the crossovers, though ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' had not fared well critically or commercially, whereas ''Rayman 2'' became successful in both areas.

===Royal V===
The musical group Royal V released an album with a bonus music dedicated to ''Rayman 2'', under the name of ''"It's Good to be the King"''. The official videoclip<ref>Internet Archive, ''Royal. V - It's Good To Be The King (1999)'', https://archive.org/details/royal.-v-its-good-to-be-the-king-1999</ref> features unique footage of [[Rayman 2 (early production)|scrapped areas]] of the game.

===Mobile spin-offs===
''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'' and ''[[Rayman Garden]]'' are mobile phone spin-offs of ''Rayman 2'' and its remakes developed by [[Gameloft]].

==Reception==
''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' was released to critical acclaim. On Metacritic, the N64 version of the game received a score of 90%, signifying universal acclaim.<ref>Metacritic.com, ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape for Nintendo 64 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic'', http://www.metacritic.com/game/nintendo-64/rayman-2-the-great-escape</ref> On GameRankings, the Dreamcast, Windows, N64 and PlayStation versions of the game were assigned scores of 92.71%, 91.27%, 88.83% and 87.23% respectively.<ref>GameRankings.com, ''Reviews and News Articles'', http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=rayman&numrev=3&site=</ref>

The game has been included on several lists of the greatest games of all time. IGN rated it as the 67th-greatest game.

{{quote|text=Platform gaming has long been known for jumping, bopping enemies, and collecting items. ''Rayman 2'' broke no new grounds in these areas, but instead perfected them as no other game had before. Starring a [[Rayman|character with no arms, legs or neck]], ''Rayman 2'' is a demonstration of what the modern platform game could be – smart, fast and challenging.|sign=IGN staff|source=IGN<ref>IGN.com ''IGN's Top 100 Games'', http://ie.top100.ign.com/2005/061-070.html</ref>}}

GameSpot staff member Ryan Davis wrote an article on the game for the site's 'Greatest Games of All Time' series.

{{quote|text=The gameplay was great, but, truly, it was the presentation of ''Rayman 2'' that brought the whole package together. This was a game created by artists, not technicians, and its use of crisp, clear, beautifully crafted textures over relatively simple 3D objects is a testament to that. This isn't to say that ''Rayman 2'' wasn't technically impressive at the time, because its massive 3D environments proved it certainly was that, but the creators of ''Rayman 2'' wanted to awe you with the surreal, vivid world they had created, instead of showing you some nifty technical tricks. The lush, slightly off-kilter musical score certainly helped perpetuate this dreamy reality, as did the nonsense languages that the inhabitants of ''The Great Escape'' spoke.

''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' is more than the sum of its parts, though its parts are admittedly a bit impressive on their own. Its European roots show through – as do [[Rayman]] creator/designer [[Michel Ancel]]'s interests in Nordic and Celtic mysticism – and lend the affair a flavour that has not been replicated since. Simply put, you will not have another video game experience quite like ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'', which is why we chose it as one of the greatest games of all time.

For my money, 3D platforming reached its absolute apex in ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''. I played through ''The Great Escape'' on the PC. Then I played through ''[[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2: Revolution]]'' on the PlayStation 2. And each time my experience with ''Rayman 2'' had been simply sublime. It's an amazingly well-crafted platformer, providing a variety of play that most modern platformers can't match. But what stays with me the most, over time, is [[the Glade of Dreams|the beautiful, surreal world]] that ''Rayman 2'' takes place in. I've not had a 3D platforming experience that good, before or since.|sign=Ryan Gage|source=GameSpot<ref>GameSpot.com, ''The Greatest Games of All Time'', http://uk.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/greatestgames/p-24.html</ref>}}

==Gallery==
===Artworks===
<gallery>
Rayman 2 Poster.jpg
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Rayman 2 The Raft of the Medusa.jpg
Clark concept art.jpg
R2TGE-OfficialConceptArt-GloboxRainDance.jpg
RaymanLy001.jpg
Story illus 04.jpg
Clark Artwork.jpg
R2TGE-BoardWithManyArtParodies.jpg
2DIllustration02.jpg
Ray2 Sk Pirates lookingaway.JPG
Arcimboldo.JPG
Botticelli.JPG
Carmen the Whale.jpg
Dali.jpg
Fight.jpg
Gorilla Pirate and Spyglass Pirate names source.jpg
Liechtenstein.JPG
Ly the Fairy.jpg
LySketch.jpg
LYSPIR-1.jpg
Marshes of Awakening.jpg
Menhir Hills.jpg
Miró.JPG
Picasso.jpg
Pirate Working.JPG
R2Rayman011.jpg
Polokus Attack.JPG
RaymanLySketch02.jpg
RaymanPiratSketch.jpg
RaymanSketch01.jpg
RaymanSketch02.jpg
RaymanSketch03.jpg
RaymanSketch04.jpg
RaymanSketch05.jpg
RLRomance.jpg
ShipwreckSketch.jpg
Sketch-2-sbires.jpg
Story illus 04.jpg
Story1.jpg
Story2.jpg
Story3.jpg
Story4.jpg
Vangogh.jpg
Vasareli.jpg
Whale Bay.jpg
Foutch concept art.jpg
RevolutionDevCap1.jpg
RevolutionDevCap2.jpg
RevolutionDevCap3.jpg
Spyglass lava.jpg
Rayman2 screen friends600.jpg
Rayman1-800x600.jpg
R2Ref1.jpg|A collage of ''Rayman 2'' artwork and screenshots used as a reference for the artistic design of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
R2Ref2.jpg|Another representative ''Rayman 2'' collage used as a reference for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
</gallery>

===Covers===
<gallery>
Rayman 2 European N64 back cover.jpg
Rayman2 DC US Box Front.jpg
Rayman2 DC US Box Back.jpg
Rayman 2 Japanese Dreamcast front cover.jpg
Rayman2 DC JP BoxBack.jpg
Rayman 2 - Ubisoft Connect Box Art.png|The version of the cover used inside the Ubisoft Connect game launcher
Rayman_2_-_Uncropped_Box_Art.webp|The PC cover with the sides, top, and bottom uncropped
</gallery>

===Promo art===
<gallery>
Rayman-2-the-great-escape-magazine-advertisement-1.jpg
Rayman-2-the-great-escape-magazine-advertisement-2.jpg
Rayman N64 promo.jpg
Multi Systems promo.jpg
Dreamcast Poster 1.jpg
DCM JP R2.jpg
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* In the German gaming magazine ''PC Player'' (issue 01/2000), ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' was named as "Best Platformer in 1999".
* The Sony PlayStation European release of ''Rayman 2'' originally came with a digital watch. In the North American release it originally came with a beach ball.
* In the Japanese localisation of the game, several of the game's color palette was changed. [[Rayman]]'s body was made blue, [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake was recolored spring green, [[Jano]]'s hat was turned red, and [[Ly]]'s body was changed from yellow/purple to white/pink.
* The names of a few characters changed during design of the game: the original name of [[Globox]] was [[Globber]], the original name of [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] was Razorface, the original name of [[Polokus]] was Pollochus the Magician, the [[Teensie]]s were originally named the Smalbeings, and the [[Robo-Pirate]]s (called Red Rum before) were originally employed by a ‘mysterious guild’, which had decided to create an intergalactic zoo or circus featuring creatures from [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]]<ref>IGN, An Interview with Ubi Soft, https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/05/28/an-interview-with-ubi-soft</ref>; remnants of this storyline can be found in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', and are also present one some of the early box art for the game.
* Tim Schafer revealed that ''Rayman 2'' was a huge influence on his game ''Psychonauts''.<ref>DoubleFineProd, ''Psychonauts Retrospective // The Color of the Sky in Your World Part 2'', https://youtu.be/9WWSsw-16vw?t=1m25s</ref>

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCEFD94097C303EFA&feature=view_all ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL49D295C80C66BAA3&feature=view_all ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube (Sega Dreamcast version)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA047FCF1E8B1B84E&feature=view_all ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation version)]

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000611121839/http://www.rayman2.com:80/php_commun/main.php3?todo=LOGIN&language=en&username=Guest&password=Guest Rayman2.com] archive
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000407220952/http://www.rayman2dc.com:80/ Rayman2dc.com] archive
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20020307125025/http://rayman2.ubi.com:80/index2.html Rayman2.ubi.com] archive, loud music
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000816000110/http://www.ubisoft.com:80/usa/rayman2/ "Rayman 2" page of ubisoft.com] archive

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[List of quotes in Rayman 2|List of quotes in ''Rayman 2'']]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]''
*''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel]]''
*''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide‎]]''
*[[Technical information]]

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GAME ZE: ，

*''This article is about the first Rayman game. For the main character of the series, see [[Rayman]].''

{{Game
| name = Rayman
| image = [[Image:RaymanBox.png|center|320px|''Rayman'']]
| published by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Entertainment]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Montpellier]]
| programmed by = Vincent Greco, Yann Le Tensorer, Daniel Palix
| designed by = [[Michel Ancel]] and Serge Hascoët with Bruno Bouvret, Sacha Gentilhomme, Michael Guez, Christophe Thibaut
| art by = Alexandra Ancel (characters) Eric Pelatan, Sylvaine Jenny (backgrounds)
| soundtrack by = Nathalie Drouet, [[Rémi Gazel]], Frédéric Louvre, Frédéric Prados and Olaf Zalcman
| release date =
'''PlayStation:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 1st September, 1995 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 22nd September, 1995 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th September, 1995 
'''[[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Jaguar]]:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 9th September, 1995 
'''Saturn:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 30th October, 1995 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 17th November, 1995 
'''PC/MS-DOS:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] December, 1995 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 30th April, 1996 
[[File:China.png|16px]] （？），1996 
'''[[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]]:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 10th June, 2001 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 22nd June, 2001 
'''PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th May, 2008 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 17th July, 2008 
'''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi]]:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 7th December, 2009 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 25th December, 2009 
'''[[Rayman Classic|iOS]]:''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 18th February, 2016 
'''[[Rayman Classic|Android]]:''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 17th March, 2016 
'''PlayStation Classic:''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 3rd December, 2018 
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Sony PlayStation, [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar]], Sega Saturn, PC/MS-DOS, [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]], Sony PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network), [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi]], Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop), Windows Mobile, [[Rayman Ultimate|Pocket PC]], Nokia 9210, [[Rayman Classic|iOS, Android]], PlayStation Classic
| ratings = 3+ (PEGI), E (ESRB)
| distribution media = CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, cartridge, digital download
}}

'''''Rayman''''', more commonly known as '''''Rayman 1''''', is the first game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] and features the debut of [[Rayman|the titular character]]. The game was first released in 1995 on the Sony PlayStation, [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar]], Sega Saturn, and PC/MS-DOS. The game was later ported to the Game Boy Advance in 2001, under the name ''[[Rayman Advance]]'', [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi]] in 2009 and iOS and Android in 2016, under the name ''[[Rayman Classic]]''.

The PlayStation version was released in 2008 on the PlayStation Network as a downloadable PSOne Classic, playable on PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi version]] was released alongside other DSiWare titles on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. On December 3, 2018, the PlayStation version was re-released with the PlayStation Classic. This version was the NTSC version for all territories.

==Plot==
===Intro===
The entire game takes place in [[the valley]], a diverse and surreal location somewhere in [[the Glade of Dreams]]. Prior to the beginning of the game, all is harmonious; a mystical pink orb known as the [[Great Protoon]] provides peace and balance to the world. However, this cannot last – one day, the evil [[Mr Dark]] steals the [[Great Protoon]] and defeats its guardian, [[Betilla]] the fairy. The natural balance of the world is disrupted; freaks and hostile characters begin to appear. The [[Electoon]]s, small friendly creatures which gravitated around the [[Great Protoon]], are scattered across [[the valley]] and imprisoned in [[cage]]s by [[Mr Dark]]'s minions. A benevolent character known as [[the Magician]] turns to the heroic [[Rayman]] for help. [[The Magician]] gives [[Rayman]] these tasks: free the [[Electoon]]s from their [[cage]]s, and recover the [[Great Protoon]] from [[Mr Dark]]. Only then will the balance of the world be restored. [[The valley]] contains six distinct worlds, and [[Rayman]] must pass through each of them in order to fulfill his objectives and reach his ultimate goal.

Note that, for the sake of simplicity, the following description assumes that the player chooses to pass through each world one after the other in the correct order. [[Rayman]]'s path is a branching one; at several points in the game, the player is offered a choice between two new levels, though it will be necessary to backtrack in order to free [[Electoon]]s and gain certain powers if the player chooses to skip ahead.

===[[The Dream Forest]]===
The first world of the game is [[the Dream Forest]], a lush jungle. [[Rayman]]'s journey begins in a region known as [[Pink Plant Woods]]. On his way through these woods, he encounters [[Betilla]] for the first time in the game; she grants him the [[telescopic fist]] ability, which takes advantage of his detached hands and allows him to throw them, defeating enemies or smashing [[cage]]s. [[Rayman]] passes into [[Anguish Lagoon]], where he encounters a [[mosquito]] who is later identified in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' as [[Bzzit]]. The two fight briefly, and [[Bzzit]] begins to cry when [[Rayman]] defeats him. [[Rayman]] takes pity on [[Bzzit]] and cheers him up; they become friends. [[Bzzit]] allows [[Rayman]] to ride on his back as he flies over the otherwise impassable waters of the lagoon. [[Betilla]] appears again and gives [[Rayman]] another power: the ability to [[Hanging|hang onto ledges]], which helps him to avoid falls and lets him climb onto certain platforms. [[Rayman]] then moves on to [[the Swamps of Forgetfulness]], where he meets [[Tarayzan]] (a pastiche of Tarzan). [[Tarayzan]] has lost his loincloth and is hiding behind a shrub. [[Rayman]] returns it to him, and [[Tarayzan]] rewards him by giving him a [[magic seed]]. Suddenly the rain begins to flood the area, and [[Rayman]] must use the [[magic seed]] to grow [[nenuphar]]s which he can climb to escape the flood.

Next, [[Rayman]] passes into [[Moskito's Nest]], where he is chased by a [[mosquito]] called [[Moskito]]. As the main boss of [[the Dream Forest]], [[Moskito]] is essentially a more powerful and unpleasant version of [[Bzzit]]. Eventually [[Rayman]] and [[Moskito]] have a climactic battle in the deepest part of the forest. After [[Rayman]] defeats him, [[Betilla]] appears to give him another power: the [[grappling fist]] ability, which enables him to swing from [[flying ring]]s and cover large distances without touching the ground.

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Foret1PC.png|[[The Dream Forest]].
MoskitoFight2.png|[[Moskito]], the boss of [[the Dream Forest]].
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===[[Band Land]]===
The second world of the game is [[Band Land]], a landscape composed of music and musical instruments. The first region [[Rayman]] passes through is [[Bongo Hills]], an area relatively close to the ground, and with many drum platforms. Next, he reaches [[Allegro Presto]], an airy location composed mainly of slippery sheet music. Here [[Betilla]] the fairy grants him the [[helicopter]] power, which allows him to hover and glide by using his hair as a [[helicopter]]. He also encounters [[Mr Sax]], a giant evil saxophone who is the boss of [[Band Land]]. Next, [[Rayman]] makes his way through [[Gong Heights]], a cloudy level in the sky inhabited by meditating [[monk]]s. Finally he comes to [[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]], the lair of the boss he met earlier. This level plays like a combination of the previous three, with the characteristic elements of each. [[Rayman]] is chased by [[Mr Sax]], and finally does battle with him in his lair, and defeats him. [[Mr Sax]] comes to his senses and begins to dance.

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Ciel1PC.png|[[Band Land]].
MrSax.png|[[Mr Sax]], the boss of [[Band Land]].
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===[[Blue Mountains]]===
The third world of the game is the [[Blue Mountains]], a cold mountain range. The first level is [[Twilight Gulch]], where [[Rayman]] finds himself chased by [[Mr Stone]], the gigantic rock creature who is the boss of the [[Blue Mountains]]. The next area is [[the Hard Rocks]], where no notable events occur. The final region in the [[Blue Mountains]] is [[Mr Stone's Peaks]], where [[Mr Stone]] lives. When [[Rayman]] arrives, he meets a character known as [[the Musician]], who lives in a hut in the mountains with his wife and child. [[The Musician]]'s guitar has been crushed by a falling [[rock]]. [[Rayman]] uses his [[telescopic fist]] to carve a new guitar out of the [[rock]], and [[the Musician]] rewards him by giving him a [[super helicopter]] potion; this temporary upgrade to [[Rayman]]'s [[helicopter]] ability allows him to fly freely, which comes in useful in the next couple of areas.

Finally [[Rayman]] reaches [[Mr Stone]]'s lair and makes use of a nearby totem pole to defeat his enemy. With the totem pole's head lodged on his own, the jumbled [[Mr Stone]] reforms and begins to dance. [[Betilla]] appears in the next phase and gives [[Rayman]] his final power: the ability to [[Running|run]]. This replaces the ability to [[grimace]] (whose only purpose was scaring the [[Livingstone|tall Livingstones]]).

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Montagnes1PC.png|[[Blue Mountains]].
MrStone.png|[[Mr Stone]], the boss of the [[Blue Mountains]].
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===[[Picture City]]===
The fourth world of the game is [[Picture City]], a landscape composed of artwork and art supplies. The first level is [[Eraser Plains]], where [[Rayman]] encounters [[Space Mama]], the boss of [[Picture City]]. She battles him while wearing a Viking costume, on a stage made to look like the sea. Next, [[Rayman]] passes through [[Pencil Pentathlon]], where nothing notable occurs. The final level of [[Picture City]] is [[Space Mama's Crater]], where [[Rayman]] and [[Space Mama]] have their final showdown. This time she wears a science-fiction costume while using sci-fi props as weapons, and the background is made to look like the surface of the moon. After the battle, [[Space Mama]] reforms and begins to dance (though this only happens in some versions of the game). [[Rayman]] then sees [[Mr Dark]] kidnap [[Betilla]] the Fairy.

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Image1PC.png|[[Picture City]].
SpaceMama.png|[[Space Mama]], the boss of [[Picture City]].
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===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
The fifth world of the game is [[the Caves of Skops]], a series of dark but colorful underground caverns. The first level here is [[Crystal Palace]], where nothing noteworthy occurs. The next level is [[Eat at Joe's]], where [[Rayman]] encounters [[Joe|Joe the Extra-Terrestrial]], a friendly green alien who owns a seaside restaurant near the caves. [[Joe]] is depressed because he is not getting any business, as the neon sign above his restaurant is not functioning. [[Rayman]] decides to do what it takes to turn [[Joe]]'s lights on again. With a [[firefly]] given to him by [[Joe]] to light his way, [[Rayman]] heads into the pitch-dark caves. After making his way through the darkest caverns, he eventually finds a plug which is falling out of its socket. [[Rayman]] [[telescopic fist|punches]] it back into place, and [[Joe]]'s entire electrical system is reactivated – including a network of wired [[flying saucer]]s which [[Rayman]] rides back to the surface. When he has returned to [[Joe]]'s restaurant, [[Rayman]] finds that the neon sign is lit, much to [[Joe]]'s delight. The alien allows [[Rayman]] to use his buoys as platforms.

When [[Rayman]] crosses the water, he finds himself in [[Mr Skops's Stalactites]]. Here he encounters [[Mr Skops]], a gigantic, malevolent pink scorpion with one giant claw. [[Mr Skops]] is not pleased when [[Rayman]] wakes him, and attacks while periodically retreating. [[Rayman]] chases [[Mr Skops]] to his temple lair, where the two battle until he is defeated. [[Rayman]] sees [[Betilla]] the Fairy, now trapped by [[Mr Dark]] in a tiny glass sphere; she urges him to hurry. However, [[Rayman]] cannot move on to the next and final world until he has broken each of the one hundred and two [[Electoon]] [[cage]]s scattered throughout the five previous worlds.

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Caves1PC.png|[[The Caves of Skops]].
Skops.png|[[Mr Skops]], the boss of [[the Caves of Skops]].
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===[[Candy Château]]===
The sixth and final world of the game is [[Candy Château]], a landscape composed of sweets and crockery. It contains only one level: [[Mr Dark's Dare]]. First [[Rayman]] slides across hills of icing on a frying pan. Next, he is chased by [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone created by [[Mr Dark]] to shadow [[Rayman]]'s every move; [[Rayman]] dies instantly if he touches him. Next, [[Rayman]] makes his way through an area populated by various types of [[clown]]s. Here [[Mr Dark]] casts various spells on him to make his passage even more challenging; first he reverses the player's left–right controls, then he forces [[Rayman]] to [[Running|run]] uncontrollably, and then he takes away [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist]] power, rendering him helpless.

Finally [[Rayman]] confronts [[Mr Dark]] in the central room of his château, whose walls contain stained glass windows depicting the five previous bosses. First [[Mr Dark]] toys with [[Rayman]] by hanging his [[telescopic fist]] on a rope, and snatching it away whenever [[Rayman]] attempts to retrieve it. Then [[Mr Dark]] throws fireballs at [[Rayman]], traps him between two pillars of fire and throws more fireballs at him in ways that make them increasingly difficult to avoid. [[Mr Dark]] tells [[Rayman]] that he is doomed and causes the pillars of fire to slowly move in on him, but a pair of [[Electoon]]s suddenly fly into the room, take [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist]] from the rope and return it to him. [[Mr Dark]] seemingly vanishes, and a strange creature composed of body parts from [[Mr Stone]] and [[Mr Skops]] appears; their corresponding windows glow. It is not clear if this is an actual mixture of the two bosses, or a transformation of [[Mr Dark]]. As the creatures are hit, a lighting effect appears. This only happens in the Sega Saturn version. When the first creature is defeated, two creatures composed of body parts from [[Bzzit]] and [[Space Mama]] appear. When these are defeated, a final creature composed of body parts from [[Bzzit]], [[Mr Sax]] and [[Space Mama]] appears, and [[Rayman]] is temporarily shrunk to make the battle even more challenging. Once [[Rayman]] defeats this creature, the game is complete. In the Sega Saturn version, the stained glass windows shatter, revealing the night sky and the two moons characteristic of [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]]. [[The Magician]] congratulates [[Rayman]] on saving the world.

The credits sequence shows the good characters going on holiday with the enemies and bosses, who are now reformed; it seems that none of them were truly evil except [[Mr Dark]], who in most versions is nowhere to be seen. At the end of the credits, a final message appears: ‘See you soon – [[Rayman]]’, hinting at the sequel, ''[[Rayman 2]]''. However, in the Atari Jaguar version, the credits end with [[Mr Dark]] flying across the screen, confirming his escape, and the ‘See you soon’ message takes on a sinister quality, promising that [[Mr Dark]] will return – though the villain has yet to resurface in the main series. After the credits, if the player attempts to replay [[Mr Dark's Dare]], a final epilogue image appears instead, showing [[Rayman]] together with all his friends; the [[Electoon]]s have been freed, [[Mr Dark]] has been defeated (for now), [[Betilla]] the Fairy has been rescued and the [[Great Protoon]] has been recovered and returned to its rightful place. The balance of [[the Glade of Dreams]] has been restored.

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Chateau1PC.png|[[Candy Château]].
MrDark.png|[[Mr Dark]], the boss of [[Candy Château]].
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==Early production==
''Main article: [[Rayman (early production)]]''

In the years since the game's release, much information regarding [[Rayman (early production)|the early development of the game]] has been revealed, mainly through beta versions leaked to the public and [[Rayman Designer hacking|''Rayman Designer'' hacking]]. An interview also revealed that [[Rayman]] had had his limbs removed due to technical limitations.

Two Atari Jaguar beta versions have become available on the internet – an early prototype, which was leaked to the public in October 2008, and a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] version that had been available from ROM download sites since several years before. While the former features many differences from the final version, especially concerning the gameplay and levels, the latter displays even more divergences, with a noticeably different heads-up display centered at the top of the screen.

In July 2010, it was revealed that the game was [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|initially developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System]].

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RaymanLimbs.jpg|[[Rayman]] soon had to have his limbs removed due to graphical processing problems.
BetaEnemies.jpg|class=sprite|Unidentified enemies from [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version]] in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|an early build of the Atari Jaguar version]].
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==Gameplay==
[[File:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|frame|class=sprite|[[Rayman]] gets all of his permanent powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
''Rayman'' is a 2D side-scrolling platform game, unlike its successors. The game takes place in [[the valley|a valley]] which is made up of six different worlds, half of which are natural ([[the Dream Forest]], [[Blue Mountains]], and [[the Caves of Skops]]), while the other half is 'imaginary' ([[Band Land]], [[Picture City]], and the [[Candy Château]]). Each of these worlds excluding [[Candy Château]] contains three or four levels, each with six [[cage]]s with [[Electoon]]s to find.

The game's heads-up display consists of how many [[Life|lives]] and units of health [[Rayman]] has, and how many [[Ting]]s he has collected. In most versions, [[Rayman]] starts with four [[Life|lives]] and three units of health, can increase his units of health to five by collecting a [[Big Power]], can gain a [[life]] by collecting 100 [[Ting]]s, and can obtain up to 99 [[Life|lives]] per [[continue]]. When he takes damage, he loses one unit of health, and when he loses all of them, he loses a [[life]], his temporary [[Telescopic fist|fist]] powers, and all of the [[Ting]]s he had collected. Upon Game Over, he uses one of his five [[continue]]s, which are represented by alarm clocks. In later versions, the number of units of health, starting [[Life|lives]] and [[continue]]s has been increased, and the number of [[Ting]]s required to gain a [[life]] has been decreased.

The game is considered extremely difficult – much more so than the later installments in [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. Many players do not complete it. This is because the game was never play-tested, leaving the developers with no conception of how difficult it would be for a new player. As a result of the original game's renowned difficulty, great efforts were taken to make ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' accessible to both beginners and veteran players.<ref>http://raymanorigins.uk.ubi.com/blog/2011/11/03/10-ways-to-die/</ref>

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===Replays===
All levels (except [[Mr Dark's Dare]]) can be replayed an unlimited number of times, in any order. However, boss sections can only be played once; after the boss is defeated, the section will not reappear. Also, sections where bosses only make an appearance but which do not actually contain a boss fight can only be replayed as long as the corresponding boss has not been defeated yet. Sections where [[Rayman]] obtains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy are only visited once. [[Cage]]s that have been broken do not appear during subsequent playthroughs; this means that only the [[cage]]s that were missed need to be located. In some cases, backtracking is necessary, because certain [[cage]]s are out of reach until [[Rayman]] gains a particular power. Finally, extra [[Life|lives]] that have been collected (including from [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus levels]]) also do not reappear, making it impossible to accumulate extra [[Life|lives]] by replaying easier levels. However, [[Ting]]s appear in every playthrough, and can be instrumental for extra [[life]] accumulation.

In [[Rayman Advance|the Game Boy Advance version]], [[Mr Dark's Dare]] can be revisited any number of times, including the boss battle at the end. Other boss levels and [[Betilla]] levels cannot be revisited.

In the PC version, boss and [[Betilla]] encounters can be replayed via the [[List of cheats in Rayman_1#In-map codes|sub-level selection cheat code]]. However, [[Mr Dark's Dare]] cannot be replayed that way.

==List of powers and power-ups==
[[File:Poing.png|thumb|316px|right|class=sprite|[[Rayman]]'s first gained power is hurling his [[telescopic fist]].]]

At the start of the game, [[Rayman]] is only able to pull a [[grimace]], which is used to scare certain enemies. As he continues, he will receive permanent powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy that gradually widen his abilities, as well as receive a few temporary ones.

===Permanent===
*'''[[Grimace]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s only ability at the game's beginning, only useful for getting rid of [[Livingstone|tall Livingstones]] which are scared of this.
*'''[[Telescopic fist]]:''' The first power that [[Rayman]] gains from [[Betilla]] the Fairy, which allows [[Rayman]] to punch enemies to defeat them. This can be temporarily powered up by [[Speed Fist]]s and [[Golden Fist]]s.
*'''[[Hanging]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]] to hang onto ledges.
*'''[[Grappling fist]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] to grapple onto [[flying ring]]s which are scattered around the place, allowing him to reach high places and cross wide gaps.
*'''[[Helicopter]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his odd looking hair as a [[helicopter]] which only allows him to glide, and prolong his jumps.
*'''[[Running]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s last permanent power, which allows him to move faster than walking. It also makes his jumps a lot longer and faster. This replaces the [[grimace]].

===Temporary===
*'''[[Magic seed]]:''' Given to [[Rayman]] after helping [[Tarayzan]], [[Rayman]] plants seeds to help him reach ledges and escape floods.
*'''[[Super helicopter]]:''' A potion that allows [[Rayman]] to actually fly with his [[helicopter]] hair.
*'''Shrinking:''' Touching [[Flying blue elf|Blue elves]] makes [[Rayman]] tiny, which is useful for accessing areas which were too small for normal-sized [[Rayman]] to go through. He returns to normal size when he touches another [[Flying blue elf]].

===Power-ups===
*'''[[Ting]]s:''' Small blue bubbles, used either to pay [[the Magician]] to enter a [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus stage]], or to gain an extra [[life]] when a certain amount is collected (100 in most versions).
*'''Powers:''' Comes in either a small red atom with a P on the front, or a large red one - the former gives [[Rayman]] [[Simple Power|one]] or [[Double Power|two]] units of health, while the latter replenishes his [[Big Power|entire]] health.
*'''[[Speed Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] to fly faster and farther than normal. Picking up a second [[Speed Fist|speed fist]] will further increase the speed and range. Losing a [[life]] will make it drop by one level.
*'''[[Golden Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] to be twice as strong.
*'''[[Life]]:''' Gives [[Rayman]] an extra [[life]], as well as restoring his entire health.

==Characters==
[[File:Rayman1Group.PNG|frame|class=sprite|The final epilogue image displayed at the end of the game shows [[Rayman]] with all his friends.]]
Throughout the game, [[Rayman]] meets an array of different characters, some of which aid him through his journey.

===Friends===
*'''[[The Magician]]:''' He introduces the game's story. He can also be found at several points of the game, in which he would offer [[Rayman]] to access [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus stages]] and help him win extra [[Life|lives]], for a price of ten [[Ting]]s.
*'''[[Betilla]] the Fairy:''' A benevolent floating female [[fairy]] who failed to protect the [[Great Protoon]] from [[Mr Dark]]. She holds a very important role in the game – she gives [[Rayman]] new powers during the adventure.
*'''[[Tarayzan]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s jungle counterpart, he gives [[Rayman]] a [[magic seed]] in return for giving him back his loincloth. One of the very few others to be seen from [[Rayman's species]].
*'''[[The Photographer]]:''' This character acts as checkpoint. Should [[Rayman]] lose a [[life]], he will return to where he last had his photograph taken.
*'''[[The Musician]]:''' Located high in the [[Blue Mountains]] with his family, his guitar had been crushed by a [[rock]] which [[Rayman]] must break to make him a new one out of stone. In return, [[the Musician]] gives [[Rayman]] the [[Super helicopter]] power.
*'''[[Joe|Joe the Extra-Terrestrial]]:''' An alien that owns his own snack bar on the beach in [[the Caves of Skops]]. His neon lights have been unplugged, and [[Rayman]] must go down into the dark caves to plug them back in.

===Enemies===
*'''[[Bzzit]]:''' The first boss (or mid-boss) of the game, a large eyed [[mosquito]], who lives in [[Anguish Lagoon]] in [[the Dream Forest]]. After [[Rayman]] defeats him he befriends [[Rayman]] and can be used as a vehicle. He later appears as a friend in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
*'''[[Moskito]]:''' [[Bzzit]]'s stronger counterpart, and the boss of [[the Dream Forest]].
*'''[[Mr Sax]]:''' Boss of [[Band Land]], he is a walking saxophone that attacks by blowing explosive [[wrong note]]s.
*'''[[Mr Stone]]:''' Boss of the [[Blue Mountains]], he is a creature made of [[rock]] who constantly thumps on the ground and sends smaller stone creatures to attack [[Rayman]].
*'''[[Space Mama]]:''' A very large woman who's the boss of [[Picture City]]. She is first represented as a stereotypical female opera singer, with a rolling pin which shoots out knives. In the second battle, her rolling pin shoots out [[laser]]s, while also using exploding pots and a washing machine.
*'''[[Mr Skops]]:''' A scorpion who is boss of [[the Caves of Skops]]. He attacks with his giant claws and tail which shoots a homing laserbeam.
*'''[[Bad Rayman]]:''' The result of a spell that [[Mr Dark]] casts in the [[Candy Château]] who resembles [[Rayman]] with a dark palette and mimics every move he makes throughout the stage. He can only be defeated by finishing a stage while letting him follow [[Rayman]].
*'''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on him. When he finally approaches him he would not really fight but rather trap [[Rayman]] with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return the [[Telescopic fist|fist]], but [[Mr Dark]] then transforms into hybrids of the previous bosses. His hideout is located in the [[Candy Château]].

==Levels==
[[File:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|frame|class=sprite|The world map, as seen in the PlayStation version.]]
===[[The Dream Forest]]===
*[[Pink Plant Woods]]
*[[Anguish Lagoon]]
*[[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]] (renamed Forgotten Swamps in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]])
*[[Moskito's Nest]]

===[[Band Land]]===
*[[Bongo Hills]]
*[[Allegro Presto]]
*[[Gong Heights]]
*[[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]]

===[[Blue Mountains]]===
*[[Twilight Gulch]]
*[[The Hard Rocks]]
*[[Mr Stone's Peaks]]

===[[Picture City]]===
*[[Eraser Plains]]
*[[Pencil Pentathlon]]
*[[Space Mama's Crater]]

===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
*[[Crystal Palace]]
*[[Eat at Joe's]]
*[[Mr Skops' Stalactites]]

===[[Candy Château]]===
*[[Mr Dark's Dare]] (renamed Mr Dark's Château in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]])

==Version differences==
Since its original release, ''Rayman'' has received a bunch of ports to other consoles with each new port having some noticeable differences.

[[File:Rayman_Jaguar_Box.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover for [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]].]]
===Atari Jaguar===
''Main article: [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|''Rayman'' (Atari Jaguar)]]''

[[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|The Atari Jaguar version]] is the version with the most differences. Several levels have major changes, such as [[Eraser Plains]] and [[Mr Dark's Dare]] (renamed Mr Dark's Château), and others have had their names changed, such as [[the Swamps of Forgetfulness]] (renamed Forgotten Swamps). Other changes include [[Bzzit]] being able to shoot while [[Rayman]] is riding on him, different animations, different music and sound effects. This is also one of the few versions to include [[Ray Breakout|the Breakout mini-game]]. The intro is displayed with text and a slideshow of images. The [[cage]] locations resemble the PlayStation and Sega Saturn versions most closely.
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[[File:Rayman1.jpg.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The cover for the North American PlayStation version.]][[File:Rayman PS1JAcov.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover for the Japanese PlayStation version.]]
===Sony PlayStation===
The Sony PlayStation version has higher quality graphics than most other versions and takes usage of several effects, such as fog. This version also takes usage of extra MIDI music, mainly used during loading screens and chase scenes. The PAL version is known to run at a slower speed than intended. The PAL version on the PlayStation Vita has a glitch where the top few rows of the screen are not visible.

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[[File:Rayman_Saturn_Box.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The cover for the Sega Saturn version.]][[File:Rayman SegaSaturnJAcov.png|150px|thumb|right|The cover for the Japanese Sega Saturn version.]]
===Sega Saturn===
The Sega Saturn version resembles the PlayStation version, with several graphical effects being changed. When the creatures in the final boss battle against [[Mr Dark]] get hit, a lighting effect occurs. Also in the final battle, the glass on the windows break once [[Mr Dark]] is defeated.
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[[File:Rayman Forever Box.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover of the ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' bundle on PC.]]
[[File:Rayman1_dos_windows_box550_front_eu.jpg||150px|thumb|left|The original PC/MS-DOS version cover.]]
===PC (DOS/Windows)===
The PC version has numerous variants, with the majority of them lacking the full soundtrack and the intro. The [[cage]] and [[life]] locations have changed compared to previous versions and the first part of [[Bongo Hills]] has been remade with new assets. Voice acting has been added for [[Rayman]] and several other characters such as [[Tarayzan]]. Differential scrolling is turned off by default, though most versions allow it to be manually turned back on.

This version was later re-released in the ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' bundle on GOG<ref>Rayman Forever on GOG https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_forever</ref> and Uplay.<ref>Rayman Forever on Uplay http://store.ubi.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-eu_ubisoft-Site/en_SK/Product-Variation?pid=5800d3fc4e016524248b4567&dwvar_5800d3fc4e016524248b4567_Platform</ref>
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[[File:RaymanAdvance.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover of ''[[Rayman Advance]]''.]]
===Game Boy Advance (titled ''[[Rayman Advance]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman Advance]]''

The Game Boy Advance version, titled ''[[Rayman Advance]]'', is a port of the PC version retaining its [[cage]] locations. The intro is, similarly to the Atari Jaguar version, shown with text and a slideshow of images. A lot of the music has been removed and what remains is in lower quality. The first part of [[Bongo Hills]] has been completely removed. This version is known to be easier than the original due to the increased health and [[Life|lives]] available and several minor changes made to levels to make them easier. This version also does not feature any auto-scrollers and [[Mr Dark's Dare]] is able to be replayed.

This version is available on Virtual Console on Wii U in North America.
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[[File:Ultimate.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover of ''[[Rayman Ultimate]]''.]]

===Pocket PC (titled ''[[Rayman Ultimate]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman Ultimate]]''

The Pocket PC version, titled ''[[Rayman Ultimate]]'', increased the amount of health and [[Life|lives]] available. Similarly to [[Rayman Classic|the iOS and Android port]], the buttons are now virtual buttons on the screen, except for the directional buttons.
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[[File:Raymandsi.jpeg|150px|thumb|right|The [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi-Ware]] artwork.]]
===Nintendo DSi-Ware===
''Main article: [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)]]''

[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|The Nintendo DSi-Ware version]] is similar to [[Rayman Advance|the Game Boy Advance version]], it is a port of the PC version with the intro being shown with text and a slideshow of images. This version doubles the players health and makes it easier obtaining [[Life|lives]]. A new missions system has been added and the second screen now features a map over the current stage. This version features added dialogue in certain parts and keeps most of the soundtrack from the PC version. Similarly to [[Rayman Advance|the Game Boy Advance version]], [[Mr Dark's Dare]] can be replayed.

This version is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.
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[[File:Rayman Classic Icon.png|150px|thumb|right|The app icon for ''[[Rayman Classic]]''.]]
===Apple iOS & Android (titled ''[[Rayman Classic]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman Classic]]''

The iOS & Android versions, titled ''[[Rayman Classic]]'', are direct ports of the PC version with everything, including [[Ray Breakout|the Breakout mini-game]], retained. These are the first versions to feature achievements and leaderboards.

This version used to be available from the App Store for iOS and from Google Play for Android, but it was removed from both stores during the summer of 2018 for unknown reasons. However, it is still playable for users who have downloaded it beforehand.
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==Manuals==
{{quote|text=Hi folks!
You want to know what's going on?
Let me tell you the story of [[Rayman]]...

In [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's World]], nature and people live together in peace... the [[Great Protoon]] provides and maintains the harmony and balance in the world.
Sorry folks, this apparently can't last. Do you want to play or what? ... one fateful day, the evil [[Mr Dark]] steals the [[Great Protoon]] and defeats [[Betilla]] the Fairy as she tries to protect it! The [[Electoon]]s who used to gravitate around it lose their natural stability and scatter all over the world! Troublesome, isn't it? And untidy, too! In the now-unbalanced world, strange phenomena begin to occur: freaks and hostile characters appear, capturing every [[Electoon]] they can find!
They definitely need a hero to save them now, don't you think?

[[Rayman]] to the rescue!
As the guardian of this world, he must free the [[Electoon]]s, recapture the [[Great Protoon]] from its mysterious kidnapper and reassemble them all to restore the world's harmony.
But will the bad guys let him do it? ...|sign=Manual|source=''Rayman''}}

Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals.
{|
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|[[File:R1 Manual FRThumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/db/R1_Manual_FR.pdf|thumb|left|The Atari Jaguar Manual (French/English/Deutsch)]]
|[[File:R1 Manual UKPS1Thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/d8/Rayman1-PS1-UK-Manual.pdf|thumb|left|The PlayStation Manual (English UK)]]
|[[File:R1 Sega Saturn Manual Thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/e/e7/R1_Sega_Saturn_Manual.pdf|thumb|left|The Sega Saturn Manual (English)]]
|[[File:Rayman_Forever_Box.jpg|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/aa/Forever_Manual.pdf|100px|thumb|left|The PC version's manual from ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' (English)]]
|[[File:Rayman Gold Box.jpg|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f9/Rayman_Gold_Manual.pdf|100px|thumb|left|The PC version's manual from ''[[Rayman Gold]]'' (English)]]
|[[File:Rayman Advance Manual MLThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/a6/Rayman_Advance_Manual_ML.pdf|thumb|left|The ''[[Rayman Advance]]'' manual (multi-language)]]
|}
{|
|-
|[[File:RaymanPSCManualThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b4/Rayman_PS_Classic_Manual_EN.pdf|thumb|left|The PlayStation Classic manual (English)]]
|[[File:RaymanPSCManualThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b5/Rayman_PS_Classic_Manual_ES.pdf|thumb|left|The PlayStation Classic manual (Spanish)]]
|}

==Soundtrack==
[[File:Remi Gazel.jpg|thumb|right|French musician [[Rémi Gazel]] composed the majority of the game's soundtrack.]]
The credits of ''Rayman'' list fifteen names under the heading 'Sound Effects and Music', leaving it unclear which people were involved in the creation of sound effects and which were involved in composing, arranging and programming the game's musical score.

In August 2009, French musician [[Rémi Gazel]] posted in the [[RayTunes]] subforum of the [[Rayman Pirate-Community]] message board, and stated that he had composed almost the entire soundtrack of the game.<ref>http://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=406055#p406055</ref>

The Atari Jaguar version features substantially different musical credits, but since most of the music in this version is the same, it can be determined that the names shared between this version and the others are the ones who composed the music itself. In addition to [[Rémi Gazel]], known composers credited in all versions include Nathalie Drouet, Frédéric Louvre, Frédéric Prados and Olaf Zalcman.

The French book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'' confirms that Frédéric Prados composed musics of the game.

{{Clear}}

==Reception==
''Rayman'' received generally positive reviews from critics. The GameRankings review aggregator calculated scores of 77.00% and 75.00% for the PC/MS-DOS<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/198418-rayman/index.html</ref> and Sony PlayStation<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/915755-rayman/index.html</ref> versions respectively, while the Sega Saturn<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/saturn/574547-rayman/index.html</ref> and Atari Jaguar<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/jaguar/586903-rayman/index.html</ref> versions both received scores of 85.00%. The game's graphics and soundtrack received particular praise, along with its imaginative art style and complex level design. Criticism focused on its gameplay, which was regarded as solid but not particularly inventive or original. The game also drew criticism for its unforgiving difficulty; the player was required not only to perform very difficult platforming and combat manoeuvres, but also to locate and smash all 102 [[Electoon]] [[cage]]s scattered throughout the game in order to unlock the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]]. Many players did not complete the game due to its difficulty.

In the United Kingdom, ''Rayman'' was the best-selling game to be released on the original PlayStation console.<ref>Eurogamer.net, ''2005 UK Sales Review • Page 3'', http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/a_uksalesreview_part1?page=3</ref>

==Gallery==
===Covers===
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Rayman 1 - Japanese back cover.jpg
Rayman 1 - Japanese back cover 2.jpg
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</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px" class="sprite">
Rayman1Title.PNG| The start menu, as seen in the PlayStation version.
R1Intro 001.PNG| [[The Magician]], as seen in the intro.
R1Intro 002.PNG| The [[Great Protoon]].
R1Intro 003.PNG| [[Mr Dark]], as he steals the [[Great Protoon]].
R1Intro 004.PNG| [[Mr Dark]] fighting off [[Betilla]] the Fairy.
R1Intro 005.PNG| [[The valley]] in which ''Rayman'' takes place.
R1Intro 006.PNG| An [[Electoon]] [[cage]], shown in the intro.
R1Intro 008.PNG| [[Rayman]] relaxing on an island.
R1Intro 010.PNG| [[Mr Dark]] using his binoculars to watch [[Rayman]].
CarteRayman1.gif|The world map, as seen in ''[[Rayman Advance]]''.
</gallery>

===Artworks===
<gallery widths="200px" heights="120px">
R1-PCWorldMap.png|The world map on PC
File:R1_site_flowers.jpg
File:R1_site_ladybird.jpg
File:R1_site_shrub.jpg
File:R1_site_wand.jpg
Rayman Cheat Artwork 1.png
Rayman Cheat Artwork 2.png
Ray1 - Vol6Art.png
RaymanConcepts.jpg|Concept art of worlds.
Band Land concept art.png|Concept art of [[Band Land]].
Rayman concepts.png|Concept art of [[Rayman]].
Concept art Hamac.png|Concept art of [[Rayman]] cradled by a group of [[Electoon]]s.
R1 collage.jpg|A collage of concept artwork and screenshots representative of ''Rayman'', as seen hanging on the wall of [[Ubisoft]]'s Montpellier studio during the production of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. These images were used as a reference for the game.
</gallery>

===Promo art===
<gallery>
Rayman1Advertising.jpg
Rayman 1996 Vintage Print Ad.jpeg
OPM27 Rayman 1 Ad.jpg
Rayman greatest hits promo.jpg
Rayman greatest hits promo 2.jpg
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[List of quotes in Rayman 1|List of quotes in ''Rayman 1'']]
*[[Technical information]]
*[[List of Rayman records|List of ''Rayman'' records]]

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FE146E4C5D92B724 ''Rayman'' playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation version)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EB6F4750CD6B6E6C ''Rayman'' playthrough at YouTube (PC/MS-DOS version)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPVNYqYQKeni3yBduq8NN_eKPRD9H52s_ ''Rayman'' playthrough at YouTube (Atari Jaguar version)]

==References==
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GAME ZE: PC/DOS Chinese version

*''This article is about the first Rayman game. For the main character of the series, see [[Rayman]].''

{{Game
| name = Rayman
| image = [[Image:RaymanBox.png|center|320px|''Rayman'']]
| published by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Entertainment]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Montpellier]]
| programmed by = Vincent Greco, Yann Le Tensorer, Daniel Palix
| designed by = [[Michel Ancel]] and Serge Hascoët with Bruno Bouvret, Sacha Gentilhomme, Michael Guez, Christophe Thibaut
| art by = Alexandra Ancel (characters) Eric Pelatan, Sylvaine Jenny (backgrounds)
| soundtrack by = Nathalie Drouet, [[Rémi Gazel]], Frédéric Louvre, Frédéric Prados and Olaf Zalcman
| release date =
'''PlayStation:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 1st September, 1995 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 22nd September, 1995 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th September, 1995 
'''[[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Jaguar]]:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 9th September, 1995 
'''Saturn:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 30th October, 1995 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 17th November, 1995 
'''PC/MS-DOS:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] December, 1995 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 30th April, 1996 
[[File:China.png|16px]] （？） 1996 
'''[[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]]:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 10th June, 2001 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 22nd June, 2001 
'''PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita:''' 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th May, 2008 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 17th July, 2008 
'''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi]]:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 7th December, 2009 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 25th December, 2009 
'''[[Rayman Classic|iOS]]:''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 18th February, 2016 
'''[[Rayman Classic|Android]]:''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 17th March, 2016 
'''PlayStation Classic:''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 3rd December, 2018 
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Sony PlayStation, [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar]], Sega Saturn, PC/MS-DOS, [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]], Sony PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network), [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi]], Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop), Windows Mobile, [[Rayman Ultimate|Pocket PC]], Nokia 9210, [[Rayman Classic|iOS, Android]], PlayStation Classic
| ratings = 3+ (PEGI), E (ESRB)
| distribution media = CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, cartridge, digital download
}}

'''''Rayman''''', more commonly known as '''''Rayman 1''''', is the first game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] and features the debut of [[Rayman|the titular character]]. The game was first released in 1995 on the Sony PlayStation, [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar]], Sega Saturn, and PC/MS-DOS. The game was later ported to the Game Boy Advance in 2001, under the name ''[[Rayman Advance]]'', [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi]] in 2009 and iOS and Android in 2016, under the name ''[[Rayman Classic]]''.

The PlayStation version was released in 2008 on the PlayStation Network as a downloadable PSOne Classic, playable on PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi version]] was released alongside other DSiWare titles on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. On December 3, 2018, the PlayStation version was re-released with the PlayStation Classic. This version was the NTSC version for all territories.

==Plot==
===Intro===
The entire game takes place in [[the valley]], a diverse and surreal location somewhere in [[the Glade of Dreams]]. Prior to the beginning of the game, all is harmonious; a mystical pink orb known as the [[Great Protoon]] provides peace and balance to the world. However, this cannot last – one day, the evil [[Mr Dark]] steals the [[Great Protoon]] and defeats its guardian, [[Betilla]] the fairy. The natural balance of the world is disrupted; freaks and hostile characters begin to appear. The [[Electoon]]s, small friendly creatures which gravitated around the [[Great Protoon]], are scattered across [[the valley]] and imprisoned in [[cage]]s by [[Mr Dark]]'s minions. A benevolent character known as [[the Magician]] turns to the heroic [[Rayman]] for help. [[The Magician]] gives [[Rayman]] these tasks: free the [[Electoon]]s from their [[cage]]s, and recover the [[Great Protoon]] from [[Mr Dark]]. Only then will the balance of the world be restored. [[The valley]] contains six distinct worlds, and [[Rayman]] must pass through each of them in order to fulfill his objectives and reach his ultimate goal.

Note that, for the sake of simplicity, the following description assumes that the player chooses to pass through each world one after the other in the correct order. [[Rayman]]'s path is a branching one; at several points in the game, the player is offered a choice between two new levels, though it will be necessary to backtrack in order to free [[Electoon]]s and gain certain powers if the player chooses to skip ahead.

===[[The Dream Forest]]===
The first world of the game is [[the Dream Forest]], a lush jungle. [[Rayman]]'s journey begins in a region known as [[Pink Plant Woods]]. On his way through these woods, he encounters [[Betilla]] for the first time in the game; she grants him the [[telescopic fist]] ability, which takes advantage of his detached hands and allows him to throw them, defeating enemies or smashing [[cage]]s. [[Rayman]] passes into [[Anguish Lagoon]], where he encounters a [[mosquito]] who is later identified in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' as [[Bzzit]]. The two fight briefly, and [[Bzzit]] begins to cry when [[Rayman]] defeats him. [[Rayman]] takes pity on [[Bzzit]] and cheers him up; they become friends. [[Bzzit]] allows [[Rayman]] to ride on his back as he flies over the otherwise impassable waters of the lagoon. [[Betilla]] appears again and gives [[Rayman]] another power: the ability to [[Hanging|hang onto ledges]], which helps him to avoid falls and lets him climb onto certain platforms. [[Rayman]] then moves on to [[the Swamps of Forgetfulness]], where he meets [[Tarayzan]] (a pastiche of Tarzan). [[Tarayzan]] has lost his loincloth and is hiding behind a shrub. [[Rayman]] returns it to him, and [[Tarayzan]] rewards him by giving him a [[magic seed]]. Suddenly the rain begins to flood the area, and [[Rayman]] must use the [[magic seed]] to grow [[nenuphar]]s which he can climb to escape the flood.

Next, [[Rayman]] passes into [[Moskito's Nest]], where he is chased by a [[mosquito]] called [[Moskito]]. As the main boss of [[the Dream Forest]], [[Moskito]] is essentially a more powerful and unpleasant version of [[Bzzit]]. Eventually [[Rayman]] and [[Moskito]] have a climactic battle in the deepest part of the forest. After [[Rayman]] defeats him, [[Betilla]] appears to give him another power: the [[grappling fist]] ability, which enables him to swing from [[flying ring]]s and cover large distances without touching the ground.

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite">
Foret1PC.png|[[The Dream Forest]].
MoskitoFight2.png|[[Moskito]], the boss of [[the Dream Forest]].
</gallery>

===[[Band Land]]===
The second world of the game is [[Band Land]], a landscape composed of music and musical instruments. The first region [[Rayman]] passes through is [[Bongo Hills]], an area relatively close to the ground, and with many drum platforms. Next, he reaches [[Allegro Presto]], an airy location composed mainly of slippery sheet music. Here [[Betilla]] the fairy grants him the [[helicopter]] power, which allows him to hover and glide by using his hair as a [[helicopter]]. He also encounters [[Mr Sax]], a giant evil saxophone who is the boss of [[Band Land]]. Next, [[Rayman]] makes his way through [[Gong Heights]], a cloudy level in the sky inhabited by meditating [[monk]]s. Finally he comes to [[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]], the lair of the boss he met earlier. This level plays like a combination of the previous three, with the characteristic elements of each. [[Rayman]] is chased by [[Mr Sax]], and finally does battle with him in his lair, and defeats him. [[Mr Sax]] comes to his senses and begins to dance.

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite">
Ciel1PC.png|[[Band Land]].
MrSax.png|[[Mr Sax]], the boss of [[Band Land]].
</gallery>

===[[Blue Mountains]]===
The third world of the game is the [[Blue Mountains]], a cold mountain range. The first level is [[Twilight Gulch]], where [[Rayman]] finds himself chased by [[Mr Stone]], the gigantic rock creature who is the boss of the [[Blue Mountains]]. The next area is [[the Hard Rocks]], where no notable events occur. The final region in the [[Blue Mountains]] is [[Mr Stone's Peaks]], where [[Mr Stone]] lives. When [[Rayman]] arrives, he meets a character known as [[the Musician]], who lives in a hut in the mountains with his wife and child. [[The Musician]]'s guitar has been crushed by a falling [[rock]]. [[Rayman]] uses his [[telescopic fist]] to carve a new guitar out of the [[rock]], and [[the Musician]] rewards him by giving him a [[super helicopter]] potion; this temporary upgrade to [[Rayman]]'s [[helicopter]] ability allows him to fly freely, which comes in useful in the next couple of areas.

Finally [[Rayman]] reaches [[Mr Stone]]'s lair and makes use of a nearby totem pole to defeat his enemy. With the totem pole's head lodged on his own, the jumbled [[Mr Stone]] reforms and begins to dance. [[Betilla]] appears in the next phase and gives [[Rayman]] his final power: the ability to [[Running|run]]. This replaces the ability to [[grimace]] (whose only purpose was scaring the [[Livingstone|tall Livingstones]]).

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Montagnes1PC.png|[[Blue Mountains]].
MrStone.png|[[Mr Stone]], the boss of the [[Blue Mountains]].
</gallery>

===[[Picture City]]===
The fourth world of the game is [[Picture City]], a landscape composed of artwork and art supplies. The first level is [[Eraser Plains]], where [[Rayman]] encounters [[Space Mama]], the boss of [[Picture City]]. She battles him while wearing a Viking costume, on a stage made to look like the sea. Next, [[Rayman]] passes through [[Pencil Pentathlon]], where nothing notable occurs. The final level of [[Picture City]] is [[Space Mama's Crater]], where [[Rayman]] and [[Space Mama]] have their final showdown. This time she wears a science-fiction costume while using sci-fi props as weapons, and the background is made to look like the surface of the moon. After the battle, [[Space Mama]] reforms and begins to dance (though this only happens in some versions of the game). [[Rayman]] then sees [[Mr Dark]] kidnap [[Betilla]] the Fairy.

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite">
Image1PC.png|[[Picture City]].
SpaceMama.png|[[Space Mama]], the boss of [[Picture City]].
</gallery>

===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
The fifth world of the game is [[the Caves of Skops]], a series of dark but colorful underground caverns. The first level here is [[Crystal Palace]], where nothing noteworthy occurs. The next level is [[Eat at Joe's]], where [[Rayman]] encounters [[Joe|Joe the Extra-Terrestrial]], a friendly green alien who owns a seaside restaurant near the caves. [[Joe]] is depressed because he is not getting any business, as the neon sign above his restaurant is not functioning. [[Rayman]] decides to do what it takes to turn [[Joe]]'s lights on again. With a [[firefly]] given to him by [[Joe]] to light his way, [[Rayman]] heads into the pitch-dark caves. After making his way through the darkest caverns, he eventually finds a plug which is falling out of its socket. [[Rayman]] [[telescopic fist|punches]] it back into place, and [[Joe]]'s entire electrical system is reactivated – including a network of wired [[flying saucer]]s which [[Rayman]] rides back to the surface. When he has returned to [[Joe]]'s restaurant, [[Rayman]] finds that the neon sign is lit, much to [[Joe]]'s delight. The alien allows [[Rayman]] to use his buoys as platforms.

When [[Rayman]] crosses the water, he finds himself in [[Mr Skops's Stalactites]]. Here he encounters [[Mr Skops]], a gigantic, malevolent pink scorpion with one giant claw. [[Mr Skops]] is not pleased when [[Rayman]] wakes him, and attacks while periodically retreating. [[Rayman]] chases [[Mr Skops]] to his temple lair, where the two battle until he is defeated. [[Rayman]] sees [[Betilla]] the Fairy, now trapped by [[Mr Dark]] in a tiny glass sphere; she urges him to hurry. However, [[Rayman]] cannot move on to the next and final world until he has broken each of the one hundred and two [[Electoon]] [[cage]]s scattered throughout the five previous worlds.

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite">
Caves1PC.png|[[The Caves of Skops]].
Skops.png|[[Mr Skops]], the boss of [[the Caves of Skops]].
</gallery>

===[[Candy Château]]===
The sixth and final world of the game is [[Candy Château]], a landscape composed of sweets and crockery. It contains only one level: [[Mr Dark's Dare]]. First [[Rayman]] slides across hills of icing on a frying pan. Next, he is chased by [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone created by [[Mr Dark]] to shadow [[Rayman]]'s every move; [[Rayman]] dies instantly if he touches him. Next, [[Rayman]] makes his way through an area populated by various types of [[clown]]s. Here [[Mr Dark]] casts various spells on him to make his passage even more challenging; first he reverses the player's left–right controls, then he forces [[Rayman]] to [[Running|run]] uncontrollably, and then he takes away [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist]] power, rendering him helpless.

Finally [[Rayman]] confronts [[Mr Dark]] in the central room of his château, whose walls contain stained glass windows depicting the five previous bosses. First [[Mr Dark]] toys with [[Rayman]] by hanging his [[telescopic fist]] on a rope, and snatching it away whenever [[Rayman]] attempts to retrieve it. Then [[Mr Dark]] throws fireballs at [[Rayman]], traps him between two pillars of fire and throws more fireballs at him in ways that make them increasingly difficult to avoid. [[Mr Dark]] tells [[Rayman]] that he is doomed and causes the pillars of fire to slowly move in on him, but a pair of [[Electoon]]s suddenly fly into the room, take [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist]] from the rope and return it to him. [[Mr Dark]] seemingly vanishes, and a strange creature composed of body parts from [[Mr Stone]] and [[Mr Skops]] appears; their corresponding windows glow. It is not clear if this is an actual mixture of the two bosses, or a transformation of [[Mr Dark]]. As the creatures are hit, a lighting effect appears. This only happens in the Sega Saturn version. When the first creature is defeated, two creatures composed of body parts from [[Bzzit]] and [[Space Mama]] appear. When these are defeated, a final creature composed of body parts from [[Bzzit]], [[Mr Sax]] and [[Space Mama]] appears, and [[Rayman]] is temporarily shrunk to make the battle even more challenging. Once [[Rayman]] defeats this creature, the game is complete. In the Sega Saturn version, the stained glass windows shatter, revealing the night sky and the two moons characteristic of [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]]. [[The Magician]] congratulates [[Rayman]] on saving the world.

The credits sequence shows the good characters going on holiday with the enemies and bosses, who are now reformed; it seems that none of them were truly evil except [[Mr Dark]], who in most versions is nowhere to be seen. At the end of the credits, a final message appears: ‘See you soon – [[Rayman]]’, hinting at the sequel, ''[[Rayman 2]]''. However, in the Atari Jaguar version, the credits end with [[Mr Dark]] flying across the screen, confirming his escape, and the ‘See you soon’ message takes on a sinister quality, promising that [[Mr Dark]] will return – though the villain has yet to resurface in the main series. After the credits, if the player attempts to replay [[Mr Dark's Dare]], a final epilogue image appears instead, showing [[Rayman]] together with all his friends; the [[Electoon]]s have been freed, [[Mr Dark]] has been defeated (for now), [[Betilla]] the Fairy has been rescued and the [[Great Protoon]] has been recovered and returned to its rightful place. The balance of [[the Glade of Dreams]] has been restored.

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Chateau1PC.png|[[Candy Château]].
MrDark.png|[[Mr Dark]], the boss of [[Candy Château]].
</gallery>

==Early production==
''Main article: [[Rayman (early production)]]''

In the years since the game's release, much information regarding [[Rayman (early production)|the early development of the game]] has been revealed, mainly through beta versions leaked to the public and [[Rayman Designer hacking|''Rayman Designer'' hacking]]. An interview also revealed that [[Rayman]] had had his limbs removed due to technical limitations.

Two Atari Jaguar beta versions have become available on the internet – an early prototype, which was leaked to the public in October 2008, and a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] version that had been available from ROM download sites since several years before. While the former features many differences from the final version, especially concerning the gameplay and levels, the latter displays even more divergences, with a noticeably different heads-up display centered at the top of the screen.

In July 2010, it was revealed that the game was [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|initially developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System]].

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RaymanLimbs.jpg|[[Rayman]] soon had to have his limbs removed due to graphical processing problems.
BetaEnemies.jpg|class=sprite|Unidentified enemies from [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|the Super Nintendo Entertainment System version]] in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|an early build of the Atari Jaguar version]].
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
[[File:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|frame|class=sprite|[[Rayman]] gets all of his permanent powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
''Rayman'' is a 2D side-scrolling platform game, unlike its successors. The game takes place in [[the valley|a valley]] which is made up of six different worlds, half of which are natural ([[the Dream Forest]], [[Blue Mountains]], and [[the Caves of Skops]]), while the other half is 'imaginary' ([[Band Land]], [[Picture City]], and the [[Candy Château]]). Each of these worlds excluding [[Candy Château]] contains three or four levels, each with six [[cage]]s with [[Electoon]]s to find.

The game's heads-up display consists of how many [[Life|lives]] and units of health [[Rayman]] has, and how many [[Ting]]s he has collected. In most versions, [[Rayman]] starts with four [[Life|lives]] and three units of health, can increase his units of health to five by collecting a [[Big Power]], can gain a [[life]] by collecting 100 [[Ting]]s, and can obtain up to 99 [[Life|lives]] per [[continue]]. When he takes damage, he loses one unit of health, and when he loses all of them, he loses a [[life]], his temporary [[Telescopic fist|fist]] powers, and all of the [[Ting]]s he had collected. Upon Game Over, he uses one of his five [[continue]]s, which are represented by alarm clocks. In later versions, the number of units of health, starting [[Life|lives]] and [[continue]]s has been increased, and the number of [[Ting]]s required to gain a [[life]] has been decreased.

The game is considered extremely difficult – much more so than the later installments in [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. Many players do not complete it. This is because the game was never play-tested, leaving the developers with no conception of how difficult it would be for a new player. As a result of the original game's renowned difficulty, great efforts were taken to make ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' accessible to both beginners and veteran players.<ref>http://raymanorigins.uk.ubi.com/blog/2011/11/03/10-ways-to-die/</ref>

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===Replays===
All levels (except [[Mr Dark's Dare]]) can be replayed an unlimited number of times, in any order. However, boss sections can only be played once; after the boss is defeated, the section will not reappear. Also, sections where bosses only make an appearance but which do not actually contain a boss fight can only be replayed as long as the corresponding boss has not been defeated yet. Sections where [[Rayman]] obtains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy are only visited once. [[Cage]]s that have been broken do not appear during subsequent playthroughs; this means that only the [[cage]]s that were missed need to be located. In some cases, backtracking is necessary, because certain [[cage]]s are out of reach until [[Rayman]] gains a particular power. Finally, extra [[Life|lives]] that have been collected (including from [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus levels]]) also do not reappear, making it impossible to accumulate extra [[Life|lives]] by replaying easier levels. However, [[Ting]]s appear in every playthrough, and can be instrumental for extra [[life]] accumulation.

In [[Rayman Advance|the Game Boy Advance version]], [[Mr Dark's Dare]] can be revisited any number of times, including the boss battle at the end. Other boss levels and [[Betilla]] levels cannot be revisited.

In the PC version, boss and [[Betilla]] encounters can be replayed via the [[List of cheats in Rayman_1#In-map codes|sub-level selection cheat code]]. However, [[Mr Dark's Dare]] cannot be replayed that way.

==List of powers and power-ups==
[[File:Poing.png|thumb|316px|right|class=sprite|[[Rayman]]'s first gained power is hurling his [[telescopic fist]].]]

At the start of the game, [[Rayman]] is only able to pull a [[grimace]], which is used to scare certain enemies. As he continues, he will receive permanent powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy that gradually widen his abilities, as well as receive a few temporary ones.

===Permanent===
*'''[[Grimace]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s only ability at the game's beginning, only useful for getting rid of [[Livingstone|tall Livingstones]] which are scared of this.
*'''[[Telescopic fist]]:''' The first power that [[Rayman]] gains from [[Betilla]] the Fairy, which allows [[Rayman]] to punch enemies to defeat them. This can be temporarily powered up by [[Speed Fist]]s and [[Golden Fist]]s.
*'''[[Hanging]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]] to hang onto ledges.
*'''[[Grappling fist]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] to grapple onto [[flying ring]]s which are scattered around the place, allowing him to reach high places and cross wide gaps.
*'''[[Helicopter]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his odd looking hair as a [[helicopter]] which only allows him to glide, and prolong his jumps.
*'''[[Running]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s last permanent power, which allows him to move faster than walking. It also makes his jumps a lot longer and faster. This replaces the [[grimace]].

===Temporary===
*'''[[Magic seed]]:''' Given to [[Rayman]] after helping [[Tarayzan]], [[Rayman]] plants seeds to help him reach ledges and escape floods.
*'''[[Super helicopter]]:''' A potion that allows [[Rayman]] to actually fly with his [[helicopter]] hair.
*'''Shrinking:''' Touching [[Flying blue elf|Blue elves]] makes [[Rayman]] tiny, which is useful for accessing areas which were too small for normal-sized [[Rayman]] to go through. He returns to normal size when he touches another [[Flying blue elf]].

===Power-ups===
*'''[[Ting]]s:''' Small blue bubbles, used either to pay [[the Magician]] to enter a [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus stage]], or to gain an extra [[life]] when a certain amount is collected (100 in most versions).
*'''Powers:''' Comes in either a small red atom with a P on the front, or a large red one - the former gives [[Rayman]] [[Simple Power|one]] or [[Double Power|two]] units of health, while the latter replenishes his [[Big Power|entire]] health.
*'''[[Speed Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] to fly faster and farther than normal. Picking up a second [[Speed Fist|speed fist]] will further increase the speed and range. Losing a [[life]] will make it drop by one level.
*'''[[Golden Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] to be twice as strong.
*'''[[Life]]:''' Gives [[Rayman]] an extra [[life]], as well as restoring his entire health.

==Characters==
[[File:Rayman1Group.PNG|frame|class=sprite|The final epilogue image displayed at the end of the game shows [[Rayman]] with all his friends.]]
Throughout the game, [[Rayman]] meets an array of different characters, some of which aid him through his journey.

===Friends===
*'''[[The Magician]]:''' He introduces the game's story. He can also be found at several points of the game, in which he would offer [[Rayman]] to access [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus stages]] and help him win extra [[Life|lives]], for a price of ten [[Ting]]s.
*'''[[Betilla]] the Fairy:''' A benevolent floating female [[fairy]] who failed to protect the [[Great Protoon]] from [[Mr Dark]]. She holds a very important role in the game – she gives [[Rayman]] new powers during the adventure.
*'''[[Tarayzan]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s jungle counterpart, he gives [[Rayman]] a [[magic seed]] in return for giving him back his loincloth. One of the very few others to be seen from [[Rayman's species]].
*'''[[The Photographer]]:''' This character acts as checkpoint. Should [[Rayman]] lose a [[life]], he will return to where he last had his photograph taken.
*'''[[The Musician]]:''' Located high in the [[Blue Mountains]] with his family, his guitar had been crushed by a [[rock]] which [[Rayman]] must break to make him a new one out of stone. In return, [[the Musician]] gives [[Rayman]] the [[Super helicopter]] power.
*'''[[Joe|Joe the Extra-Terrestrial]]:''' An alien that owns his own snack bar on the beach in [[the Caves of Skops]]. His neon lights have been unplugged, and [[Rayman]] must go down into the dark caves to plug them back in.

===Enemies===
*'''[[Bzzit]]:''' The first boss (or mid-boss) of the game, a large eyed [[mosquito]], who lives in [[Anguish Lagoon]] in [[the Dream Forest]]. After [[Rayman]] defeats him he befriends [[Rayman]] and can be used as a vehicle. He later appears as a friend in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
*'''[[Moskito]]:''' [[Bzzit]]'s stronger counterpart, and the boss of [[the Dream Forest]].
*'''[[Mr Sax]]:''' Boss of [[Band Land]], he is a walking saxophone that attacks by blowing explosive [[wrong note]]s.
*'''[[Mr Stone]]:''' Boss of the [[Blue Mountains]], he is a creature made of [[rock]] who constantly thumps on the ground and sends smaller stone creatures to attack [[Rayman]].
*'''[[Space Mama]]:''' A very large woman who's the boss of [[Picture City]]. She is first represented as a stereotypical female opera singer, with a rolling pin which shoots out knives. In the second battle, her rolling pin shoots out [[laser]]s, while also using exploding pots and a washing machine.
*'''[[Mr Skops]]:''' A scorpion who is boss of [[the Caves of Skops]]. He attacks with his giant claws and tail which shoots a homing laserbeam.
*'''[[Bad Rayman]]:''' The result of a spell that [[Mr Dark]] casts in the [[Candy Château]] who resembles [[Rayman]] with a dark palette and mimics every move he makes throughout the stage. He can only be defeated by finishing a stage while letting him follow [[Rayman]].
*'''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on him. When he finally approaches him he would not really fight but rather trap [[Rayman]] with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return the [[Telescopic fist|fist]], but [[Mr Dark]] then transforms into hybrids of the previous bosses. His hideout is located in the [[Candy Château]].

==Levels==
[[File:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|frame|class=sprite|The world map, as seen in the PlayStation version.]]
===[[The Dream Forest]]===
*[[Pink Plant Woods]]
*[[Anguish Lagoon]]
*[[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]] (renamed Forgotten Swamps in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]])
*[[Moskito's Nest]]

===[[Band Land]]===
*[[Bongo Hills]]
*[[Allegro Presto]]
*[[Gong Heights]]
*[[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]]

===[[Blue Mountains]]===
*[[Twilight Gulch]]
*[[The Hard Rocks]]
*[[Mr Stone's Peaks]]

===[[Picture City]]===
*[[Eraser Plains]]
*[[Pencil Pentathlon]]
*[[Space Mama's Crater]]

===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
*[[Crystal Palace]]
*[[Eat at Joe's]]
*[[Mr Skops' Stalactites]]

===[[Candy Château]]===
*[[Mr Dark's Dare]] (renamed Mr Dark's Château in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]])

==Version differences==
Since its original release, ''Rayman'' has received a bunch of ports to other consoles with each new port having some noticeable differences.

[[File:Rayman_Jaguar_Box.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover for [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]].]]
===Atari Jaguar===
''Main article: [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|''Rayman'' (Atari Jaguar)]]''

[[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|The Atari Jaguar version]] is the version with the most differences. Several levels have major changes, such as [[Eraser Plains]] and [[Mr Dark's Dare]] (renamed Mr Dark's Château), and others have had their names changed, such as [[the Swamps of Forgetfulness]] (renamed Forgotten Swamps). Other changes include [[Bzzit]] being able to shoot while [[Rayman]] is riding on him, different animations, different music and sound effects. This is also one of the few versions to include [[Ray Breakout|the Breakout mini-game]]. The intro is displayed with text and a slideshow of images. The [[cage]] locations resemble the PlayStation and Sega Saturn versions most closely.
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[[File:Rayman1.jpg.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The cover for the North American PlayStation version.]][[File:Rayman PS1JAcov.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover for the Japanese PlayStation version.]]
===Sony PlayStation===
The Sony PlayStation version has higher quality graphics than most other versions and takes usage of several effects, such as fog. This version also takes usage of extra MIDI music, mainly used during loading screens and chase scenes. The PAL version is known to run at a slower speed than intended. The PAL version on the PlayStation Vita has a glitch where the top few rows of the screen are not visible.

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[[File:Rayman_Saturn_Box.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The cover for the Sega Saturn version.]][[File:Rayman SegaSaturnJAcov.png|150px|thumb|right|The cover for the Japanese Sega Saturn version.]]
===Sega Saturn===
The Sega Saturn version resembles the PlayStation version, with several graphical effects being changed. When the creatures in the final boss battle against [[Mr Dark]] get hit, a lighting effect occurs. Also in the final battle, the glass on the windows break once [[Mr Dark]] is defeated.
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[[File:Rayman Forever Box.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover of the ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' bundle on PC.]]
[[File:Rayman1_dos_windows_box550_front_eu.jpg||150px|thumb|left|The original PC/MS-DOS version cover.]]
===PC (DOS/Windows)===
The PC version has numerous variants, with the majority of them lacking the full soundtrack and the intro. The [[cage]] and [[life]] locations have changed compared to previous versions and the first part of [[Bongo Hills]] has been remade with new assets. Voice acting has been added for [[Rayman]] and several other characters such as [[Tarayzan]]. Differential scrolling is turned off by default, though most versions allow it to be manually turned back on.

This version was later re-released in the ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' bundle on GOG<ref>Rayman Forever on GOG https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_forever</ref> and Uplay.<ref>Rayman Forever on Uplay http://store.ubi.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-eu_ubisoft-Site/en_SK/Product-Variation?pid=5800d3fc4e016524248b4567&dwvar_5800d3fc4e016524248b4567_Platform</ref>
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[[File:RaymanAdvance.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover of ''[[Rayman Advance]]''.]]
===Game Boy Advance (titled ''[[Rayman Advance]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman Advance]]''

The Game Boy Advance version, titled ''[[Rayman Advance]]'', is a port of the PC version retaining its [[cage]] locations. The intro is, similarly to the Atari Jaguar version, shown with text and a slideshow of images. A lot of the music has been removed and what remains is in lower quality. The first part of [[Bongo Hills]] has been completely removed. This version is known to be easier than the original due to the increased health and [[Life|lives]] available and several minor changes made to levels to make them easier. This version also does not feature any auto-scrollers and [[Mr Dark's Dare]] is able to be replayed.

This version is available on Virtual Console on Wii U in North America.
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[[File:Ultimate.jpg|150px|thumb|right|The cover of ''[[Rayman Ultimate]]''.]]

===Pocket PC (titled ''[[Rayman Ultimate]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman Ultimate]]''

The Pocket PC version, titled ''[[Rayman Ultimate]]'', increased the amount of health and [[Life|lives]] available. Similarly to [[Rayman Classic|the iOS and Android port]], the buttons are now virtual buttons on the screen, except for the directional buttons.
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[[File:Raymandsi.jpeg|150px|thumb|right|The [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Nintendo DSi-Ware]] artwork.]]
===Nintendo DSi-Ware===
''Main article: [[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)]]''

[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|The Nintendo DSi-Ware version]] is similar to [[Rayman Advance|the Game Boy Advance version]], it is a port of the PC version with the intro being shown with text and a slideshow of images. This version doubles the players health and makes it easier obtaining [[Life|lives]]. A new missions system has been added and the second screen now features a map over the current stage. This version features added dialogue in certain parts and keeps most of the soundtrack from the PC version. Similarly to [[Rayman Advance|the Game Boy Advance version]], [[Mr Dark's Dare]] can be replayed.

This version is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.
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[[File:Rayman Classic Icon.png|150px|thumb|right|The app icon for ''[[Rayman Classic]]''.]]
===Apple iOS & Android (titled ''[[Rayman Classic]]'')===
''Main article: [[Rayman Classic]]''

The iOS & Android versions, titled ''[[Rayman Classic]]'', are direct ports of the PC version with everything, including [[Ray Breakout|the Breakout mini-game]], retained. These are the first versions to feature achievements and leaderboards.

This version used to be available from the App Store for iOS and from Google Play for Android, but it was removed from both stores during the summer of 2018 for unknown reasons. However, it is still playable for users who have downloaded it beforehand.
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==Manuals==
{{quote|text=Hi folks!
You want to know what's going on?
Let me tell you the story of [[Rayman]]...

In [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's World]], nature and people live together in peace... the [[Great Protoon]] provides and maintains the harmony and balance in the world.
Sorry folks, this apparently can't last. Do you want to play or what? ... one fateful day, the evil [[Mr Dark]] steals the [[Great Protoon]] and defeats [[Betilla]] the Fairy as she tries to protect it! The [[Electoon]]s who used to gravitate around it lose their natural stability and scatter all over the world! Troublesome, isn't it? And untidy, too! In the now-unbalanced world, strange phenomena begin to occur: freaks and hostile characters appear, capturing every [[Electoon]] they can find!
They definitely need a hero to save them now, don't you think?

[[Rayman]] to the rescue!
As the guardian of this world, he must free the [[Electoon]]s, recapture the [[Great Protoon]] from its mysterious kidnapper and reassemble them all to restore the world's harmony.
But will the bad guys let him do it? ...|sign=Manual|source=''Rayman''}}

Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals.
{|
|-
|[[File:R1 Manual FRThumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/db/R1_Manual_FR.pdf|thumb|left|The Atari Jaguar Manual (French/English/Deutsch)]]
|[[File:R1 Manual UKPS1Thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/d8/Rayman1-PS1-UK-Manual.pdf|thumb|left|The PlayStation Manual (English UK)]]
|[[File:R1 Sega Saturn Manual Thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/e/e7/R1_Sega_Saturn_Manual.pdf|thumb|left|The Sega Saturn Manual (English)]]
|[[File:Rayman_Forever_Box.jpg|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/aa/Forever_Manual.pdf|100px|thumb|left|The PC version's manual from ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' (English)]]
|[[File:Rayman Gold Box.jpg|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f9/Rayman_Gold_Manual.pdf|100px|thumb|left|The PC version's manual from ''[[Rayman Gold]]'' (English)]]
|[[File:Rayman Advance Manual MLThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/a6/Rayman_Advance_Manual_ML.pdf|thumb|left|The ''[[Rayman Advance]]'' manual (multi-language)]]
|}
{|
|-
|[[File:RaymanPSCManualThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b4/Rayman_PS_Classic_Manual_EN.pdf|thumb|left|The PlayStation Classic manual (English)]]
|[[File:RaymanPSCManualThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b5/Rayman_PS_Classic_Manual_ES.pdf|thumb|left|The PlayStation Classic manual (Spanish)]]
|}

==Soundtrack==
[[File:Remi Gazel.jpg|thumb|right|French musician [[Rémi Gazel]] composed the majority of the game's soundtrack.]]
The credits of ''Rayman'' list fifteen names under the heading 'Sound Effects and Music', leaving it unclear which people were involved in the creation of sound effects and which were involved in composing, arranging and programming the game's musical score.

In August 2009, French musician [[Rémi Gazel]] posted in the [[RayTunes]] subforum of the [[Rayman Pirate-Community]] message board, and stated that he had composed almost the entire soundtrack of the game.<ref>http://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=406055#p406055</ref>

The Atari Jaguar version features substantially different musical credits, but since most of the music in this version is the same, it can be determined that the names shared between this version and the others are the ones who composed the music itself. In addition to [[Rémi Gazel]], known composers credited in all versions include Nathalie Drouet, Frédéric Louvre, Frédéric Prados and Olaf Zalcman.

The French book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'' confirms that Frédéric Prados composed musics of the game.

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==Reception==
''Rayman'' received generally positive reviews from critics. The GameRankings review aggregator calculated scores of 77.00% and 75.00% for the PC/MS-DOS<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/198418-rayman/index.html</ref> and Sony PlayStation<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/ps/915755-rayman/index.html</ref> versions respectively, while the Sega Saturn<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/saturn/574547-rayman/index.html</ref> and Atari Jaguar<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/jaguar/586903-rayman/index.html</ref> versions both received scores of 85.00%. The game's graphics and soundtrack received particular praise, along with its imaginative art style and complex level design. Criticism focused on its gameplay, which was regarded as solid but not particularly inventive or original. The game also drew criticism for its unforgiving difficulty; the player was required not only to perform very difficult platforming and combat manoeuvres, but also to locate and smash all 102 [[Electoon]] [[cage]]s scattered throughout the game in order to unlock the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]]. Many players did not complete the game due to its difficulty.

In the United Kingdom, ''Rayman'' was the best-selling game to be released on the original PlayStation console.<ref>Eurogamer.net, ''2005 UK Sales Review • Page 3'', http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/a_uksalesreview_part1?page=3</ref>

==Gallery==
===Covers===
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Rayman Playstation Japanese back cover.jpg
Rayman Saturn Japanese back cover.jpg
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Rayman 1 - Japanese front cover.jpg
Rayman 1 - Japanese back cover.jpg
Rayman 1 - Japanese back cover 2.jpg
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</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px" class="sprite">
Rayman1Title.PNG| The start menu, as seen in the PlayStation version.
R1Intro 001.PNG| [[The Magician]], as seen in the intro.
R1Intro 002.PNG| The [[Great Protoon]].
R1Intro 003.PNG| [[Mr Dark]], as he steals the [[Great Protoon]].
R1Intro 004.PNG| [[Mr Dark]] fighting off [[Betilla]] the Fairy.
R1Intro 005.PNG| [[The valley]] in which ''Rayman'' takes place.
R1Intro 006.PNG| An [[Electoon]] [[cage]], shown in the intro.
R1Intro 008.PNG| [[Rayman]] relaxing on an island.
R1Intro 010.PNG| [[Mr Dark]] using his binoculars to watch [[Rayman]].
CarteRayman1.gif|The world map, as seen in ''[[Rayman Advance]]''.
</gallery>

===Artworks===
<gallery widths="200px" heights="120px">
R1-PCWorldMap.png|The world map on PC
File:R1_site_flowers.jpg
File:R1_site_ladybird.jpg
File:R1_site_shrub.jpg
File:R1_site_wand.jpg
Rayman Cheat Artwork 1.png
Rayman Cheat Artwork 2.png
Ray1 - Vol6Art.png
RaymanConcepts.jpg|Concept art of worlds.
Band Land concept art.png|Concept art of [[Band Land]].
Rayman concepts.png|Concept art of [[Rayman]].
Concept art Hamac.png|Concept art of [[Rayman]] cradled by a group of [[Electoon]]s.
R1 collage.jpg|A collage of concept artwork and screenshots representative of ''Rayman'', as seen hanging on the wall of [[Ubisoft]]'s Montpellier studio during the production of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. These images were used as a reference for the game.
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===Promo art===
<gallery>
Rayman1Advertising.jpg
Rayman 1996 Vintage Print Ad.jpeg
OPM27 Rayman 1 Ad.jpg
Rayman greatest hits promo.jpg
Rayman greatest hits promo 2.jpg
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[List of quotes in Rayman 1|List of quotes in ''Rayman 1'']]
*[[Technical information]]
*[[List of Rayman records|List of ''Rayman'' records]]

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FE146E4C5D92B724 ''Rayman'' playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation version)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EB6F4750CD6B6E6C ''Rayman'' playthrough at YouTube (PC/MS-DOS version)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPVNYqYQKeni3yBduq8NN_eKPRD9H52s_ ''Rayman'' playthrough at YouTube (Atari Jaguar version)]

==References==
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{{Game
| name = Rayman Legends
| image = [[File:Rayman Legends Box Art.jpg|center|250px|''Rayman Legends'']]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]]
| release date =
'''PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, PC:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] 3rd September 2013 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th August 2013 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 17th October 2013 (Wii U exclusive) 
'''PlayStation Vita:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] 20th September 2013 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 12th September 2013 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 24th April 2014 
'''PlayStation 4, Xbox One:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] 20th February 2014 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 21st February 2014 
'''Nintendo Switch:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 12th September 2017 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 22nd February 2018 
[[File:China.png|16px]] 15th
April 2021 
'''Google Stadia''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 23rd November 2021 
| platforms = Nintendo Wii U, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Sony PlayStation Vita, Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
| soundtrack by = Christophe Héral and Billy Martin
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player and co-operative; up to four players
| game engine = [[UbiArt]]
}}

'''''Rayman Legends''''' is a 2D platform game, and the fifth major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', and features similar gameplay. It was initially planned to be a release title for the Nintendo Wii U,<ref name="joystiqrelease">http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/rayman-legends-a-european-wii-u-launch-title-launching-nov-30/</ref><ref name="exclusive">http://kotaku.com/5934894/wii-u-exclusive-rayman-legends-looks-so-lovely</ref> but [[Ubisoft]] delayed the game multiple times. [[Ubisoft]] would later announce ports for Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. The Nintendo Wii U version and the ports were released on different dates in August, September and October 2013.

A PlayStation Vita version was confirmed by [[Ubisoft]] to be released at the same time as the other three versions, but with five exclusive levels, and two exclusive [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|skins]], on May 28, 2013. A Microsoft Windows release was also confirmed on July 25, 2013.

The game was also released on the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One in February 2014.<ref name="NeoGAF">http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=59607797&postcount=34</ref> The versions come with new features like no loading times and added [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|costumes]].

An enhanced port, titled ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'', was announced to release on the Nintendo Switch on September 12, 2017.<ref name="Ubiblog">https://blog.ubi.com/ubisoft-reveals-nintendo-switch-lineup/</ref> This version includes an expanded [[Kung Foot]] mode and the [[Murfy's Touch]] painting.

On November 23, 2021, the game was announced to be available on the Google Stadia platform. [[Online Challenges]] were included despite being disabled in the PC version of the game earlier on in the year.

A smartphone game based on the game's art style, ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', was developed by [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Casablanca]] and released for iOS and Android devices on November 7, 2013. It is the sequel to the previous title, ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'', which was based off ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. In 2015, another mobile spin-off was released, titled ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', which unlike the previous titles allowed the player to change direction while moving.

==Plot==
{{quote|text=
[[The Glade of Dreams]] is in trouble once again! During a 100-year nap, the nightmares multiplied, they spread, they created new monsters even more terrifying than before.

These creatures are the stuff of legends... [[dragon]]s, [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|giant toads]], sea monsters and even evil [[luchador]]es. They created elaborate worlds within [[the Glade of Dreams]] and wreaked havoc by capturing every [[Teensie|Teensy]] in sight. Finally, with the help of [[Murfy]], [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] are awoken to help fight these nightmares and save the [[Teensie]]s. When they awake, they see that their old friend [[Bubble Dreamer]] has filled his home with a series of magical paintings that reveal the worlds the nightmares have created.

In fact, each painting is actually a portal to travel to these worlds, so the gang jumps in and the adventure begins. They must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day, discover new friends and unlock the secrets of each legendary painting.}}

===Intro===
The game opens with a cut scene explaining the events that have transpired since ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] explains to [[Murfy]] that [[Rayman]] and his friends have been asleep for 100 years. During that time, the nightmares have multiplied and spread, including [[the Magician]], who has turned into 5 [[Dark Teensy|Dark Teensies]]. As such [[the Glade of Dreams]] is in great danger, and the [[Teensie]]s and their royalty, who inhabit it, are captured. To this end, he commands [[Murfy]] to awaken the heroes, and begin an adventure anew.

In ''Rayman Legends'', all of the worlds, except for the final unlockable bonus world, feature themes inspired by real-world myths and tropes, from the medieval castles of [[Teensies In Trouble]] to the classical Greek architecture of [[Olympus Maximus]].

===[[Teensies In Trouble]]===
{{quote|text=Where best to start an adventure than in the middle of a forest with magic all around? Of course whoever says adventure means princesses to rescue, powerful [[dragon]]s and haunted castle to explore!\nWell, be ready because [[Teensie]]s are in trouble and waiting for their knight in shining armor to rescue them, and guess who this knight is: you!|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

The nightmares are invading the area and are capturing [[Teensie]]s as they do so, it is here that the heroes have slept for many years, and are finally awoken by [[Murfy]]. After explaining the situation, [[Murfy]] and the heroes go forth to save the [[Teensie]]s. The area contains various castle structures and deep forestry to progress through. The heroes also encounter the first [[Dark Teensy]], and chase him through a desert landscape. The heroes enter a castle-like area, where they encounter many strange beasts. Later on, the heroes will encounter the [[Dark Teensy]] once again, where he will summon dragons to keep the heroes at bay, the last of which, [[Grunderbite]], serving as the boss of this world, once bested, the heroes can then defeat the [[Dark Teensy]], and send him flying to the [[moon]]. The world ends with the musical level of [[Castle Rock]], a parody of the song ''Black Betty'' by Ram Jam.

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Once Upon a Time 1.png|The intro to [[Teensies In Trouble]].
TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|[[Teensies In Trouble]].
</gallery>

===[[Toad Story]]===
{{quote|text=The fairy tales continue, but this time, we'll take you to the top of the Giant beanstalk. Play with the aerial currents to climb this giant beanstalk. Beware of the nasty [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|toads]] that are ready to just about anything to stop you from climbing the beanstalk...|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

This world contains many tall beanstalk areas to traverse through, as well as floating castle ruins caught within strong wind currents. Another [[Dark Teensy]] resides in this world, and has fitted the boss of this world with mechanical armaments to fight the heroes, as an [[Armored Toad]]. Once the [[Armored Toad]] is beaten, it suffers the fate of crashing into a castle. The [[Dark Teensy]] of this world is sent to the [[Moons|moon]] to resign to a similar fate as the first. The world ends with the musical level of [[Orchestral Chaos]], which apart from [[Grannies World Tour]] is the only piece of music in such levels that is original and not licensed.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Ray and the Beanstalk 10.png|[[Toad Story]].
Castle in the Clouds 10.png|The level [[Castle in the Clouds]].
</gallery>

===[[Fiesta de los Muertos]]===
{{quote|text=Fiesta is the Spanish for Party... Welcome to a Hell of a Party! Close your eyes and listen to the [[Mariachi|marriachis]], you can almost smell the spices all around you. But don't forget to open them again rapidly because traps are around every corners, [[Luchador]]s will hunt you down, and even if it looks yummy the salsa is burning hot!|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

A food world not unlike the [[Gourmand Land]] of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', and [[Candy Château]] of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], this world is inhabited by [[Mariachi|Mexican-inspired skeletons]], and giant [[Luchador]]es. The [[Dark Teensy]] of this world shows some of the magic abilities he now possesses, by turning the heroes into ducks in some levels, requiring [[Murfy]] to aid the heroes in surpassing the various obstacles the world features. Once the [[Dark Teensy]] is cornered, he will call upon a large [[Luchador]] to give chase to the heroes, who only escape him once they reach a lava pit that the [[Luchador]] fall into it, thus defeating it. The boss of this world is [[El Luchador]], whose fight takes place within an arena. By defeating him, the [[Dark Teensy]] of this world can be sent to the [[moon]], joining his other like minded selves. The world ends with the musical level of [[Mariachi Madness]], which is a parody of the song ''Eye of the Tiger'' by Survivor.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
BrownLuchador.jpg|[[Fiesta de los Muertos]].
Duck Rayman meeting Murfy.jpg|[[Rayman]] after being turned into a duck.
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===[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]]===
{{quote|text=Dive in the depth of the ocean, in this spy world. Enemies are not a joke and you'll need stealth and skill to infiltrate the Ocean base.

Be careful, the detections systems are top of the lines with [[Dark Sentry|laser beams detecting motions]] and patrolling [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|toad]]s equipped with night goggles.

Be quick, be smart, play with the lights and the shadows to infiltrate this enemy base.|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

This world starts out like the water levels featured in the [[Sea of Serendipity]], but soon takes a more darker edge, and resembles a part of the [[Moody Clouds]]. Inspired by the themes involved in spy movies, the heroes will need to avoid many elaborate traps and obstacles created to prevent them from infiltrating the mechanical facilities that the [[Dark Teensy]] of this world has built, he has also tamed a [[Sea Serpent]], and will use it to fend off the heroes when chased by them. He has also enlisted the help of [[Underwater Toad|Toads in spy gear]], and [[Sharkman|Sharkmen]] to secure his facilities, both make for dangerous opponents due to their capability of using ranged attacks, meaning the heroes must watch themselves to prevent bubblization. Finally, the [[Dark Teensy]] has built a [[Mechanical Dragon]] to serve as a boss for this world, whom the heroes accidentally activate near the end of their time in the world. After a ferocious battle, the [[Dark Teensy]] is, ironically, trapped by the body of his creation, is also sent to the [[moon]]. The world ends with the musical level of [[Gloo Gloo]], which is a parody of the song ''Woo Hoo'' by The 5.6.7.8's, as featured in the film ''Kill Bill: Volume 1''.

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The Deadly Lights 7.png|[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]].
Mansion of the Deep 3.png|[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]].
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===[[Olympus Maximus]]===
{{quote|text=What would be the legends without the Greeks' tragedy? This world will expose you to various classical myths, but treated through a raymanesque perspective...

The [[minotaur]]s almost lovable in their pocket size format, the amazing maze and the bubbling lava make it a Hell of a world...|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

This world is inspired by Ancient Greece, and is set atop high up mountains, deep caverns, and ancient Greco-Roman buildings. The heroes of this world come across many obstacles, such as a mysterious floating hand, which shoots down thunder upon them, swarms of [[dark creature]]s that cannot be harmed physically by the heroes, and [[Minotaur]]s, some of which can shoot fire from their mouths. The [[Dark Teensy]] of this world will summon dragons when being encountered for the first time, who will chase the heroes through various labyrinthine corridors and chasms. To end, a mysterious [[Dark Cloud]] serves as the boss of this world, going through various forms, each requiring extreme tenacity and skill to beat, once beaten, the heroes are awarded with a vast amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], before finally sending the final [[Dark Teensy]] to the [[moon]], creating a complete musical and visual homage to the 1902 French sci-fi silent film ''A Trip to the Moon'' (''Le Voyage dans la Lune''). The heroes celebrate the new age of peace in the [[The Glade of Dreams|Glade]]. The world ends with the musical level of [[Dragon Slayer]], which is a parody of the song ''Antisocial'' originally by Trust.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Hades flames.jpg|[[Olympus Maximus]].
Olympus Constellation1.jpg|[[Olympus Maximus]].
</gallery>

===[[Living Dead Party]]===
Once 400 [[Teensie]]s are freed, this world unlocks, allowing the heroes to traverse [[Grannies World Tour]], a remix of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] theme of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and "8 bit" versions of each musical level. The 8-bit levels are carbon copies of the previous music levels, but with added visual effects and filters that greatly increase the difficulty.

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WiiU RaymanLegends 05.jpg|[[Living Dead Party]].
Castle Rock Effect 1.png|[[Castle Rock#8-Bit Edition|Castle Rock, 8-Bit edition]].
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==Gameplay==
[[File:RaymanLegends Screenshot LushJungle.jpeg|320px|thumb|right|From left to right: The new adventurer [[Barbara]], [[Globox]], [[Murfy]], [[Rayman]] and the [[Grand Minimus]].]]

The game carries on the style of gameplay from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' in which up to four players (depending on the format) simultaneously make their way through various levels. [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] can be collected by finding them in levels, defeating enemies, freeing [[Teensie]]s, and performing other actions. Collecting [[Teensie]]s unlocks new worlds, which can be played in any order once they are available. Along with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], and the [[Teensie]]s returning as playable characters, players can now control new female character [[Barbara]] and her sisters, once they are rescued from certain stages.

In addition to the main playable characters, [[Murfy]] appears as an assist character in certain levels and can be controlled by a 5th player (on the Wii U version). [[Murfy]] can perform various actions such as cutting through ropes, activating mechanisms, grabbing hold of enemies and assisting in gathering [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]]. These offer a range of levels in which co-operation is required to progress. In the PlayStation Vita and Wii U versions of the game, an additional player can control [[Murfy]] directly with touch controls, using either the Wii U GamePad or the Vita's touch screen. In single-player mode, control will switch over to [[Murfy]] during certain sections whilst the computer controls the player's character. In the other versions of the game, [[Murfy]] moves automatically and can be prompted to interact with certain objects with button controls while the player continues to play normally. Other new features include rhythm based levels set to covers of songs such as "Black Betty" in [[Castle Rock]] and "Eye of the Tiger" in [[Mariachi Madness]].

[[File:Swinging Caves - Back to Origins 2.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Back to Origins]] makes changes to the original ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' levels.]]

The game features over 120 levels, including [[Back to Origins|40 remastered levels]] from the original ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', which are unlocked by scratching [[Lucky ticket|Lucky Tickets]]. [[Lucky ticket|Tickets]] are earned by collecting a certain amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] in a level, and each ticket is a guaranteed win of either [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], an ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'' painting, a [[Teensie]], or a [[Creature]]. Most new levels feature remixed 'Invaded' versions, which must be completed as quickly as possible. The game also offers daily and weekly [[Online Challenges|challenge stages]], in which players can compete with other players via leaderboards in challenges such as collecting a certain number of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] in a short time, or surviving the longest on a stage. More [[Online Challenges|challenge stages]] can be accessed by raising the player's 'awesomeness' rating, which increases by collecting trophies earned by rescuing [[Teensie]]s, collecting a high number of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] in each level or by having a high leaderboard position at the end of a [[Online Challenges|challenge]]. A local multiplayer soccer game, [[Kung Foot]], is also featured, in which players use attacks to knock a soccer ball into the opponent's goal.

Compared to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''Rayman Legends'' features heavier shading on most sprites and even makes use of several 3D models (for the bosses of each world and several level elements). ''Legends'' also features real-time lighting, which was not present in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]''; this new technology allowed for levels to employ a light/dark motif, seen especially in levels from [[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]]. Overall, the graphics, while still rendered with the 2D UbiArt engine that was also used in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'', look more realistic, taking a step away from the slapstick, exaggerated cartoon visuals in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]''. In addition to graphics, the physics were slightly altered, resulting in more precise movement and less "floaty" jumping.

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==Production==
''Main article: [[Rayman Legends (early production)]]''

=== Leaks ===
Shortly after the game's November 2011 release, [[Michel Ancel]] stated 'One has to know that ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' isn't just one game – we plan to make others, with retro 2D gameplay, and to give more and more details on the story.'<ref>GameShake, ''Toulouse Game Show 2011 : interview de Michel Ancel'', http://www.gameshake.fr/?p=923</ref> In March 2012, artistic director Christophe Villez hinted that a new [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] would be revealed in June, at E3 2012.<ref>Bafta.org, ''GAME British Academy Video Games Awards'', http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/</ref> Also in March 2012, Bertrant Chaverot, the general director of [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Brazil]], stated that ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' would have a continuation, but did not reveal any details.<ref>Kotaku Brasil, ''[ATUALIZADO] Lá vem Rayman Origins 2, avisa a Ubisoft'' http://www.kotaku.com.br/la-vem-rayman-origins-2-avisa-a-ubisoft/</ref>

On 23 April, 2012, a marketing survey containing information about ''Rayman Legends'' was leaked to the games media. The survey contained several pieces of information regarding the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' sequel, along with two gameplay videos (though only screenshots of these were included in the leak; one of the originals leak videos can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH3mjUPVg-A here]). Like its predecessor, the game will feature co-operative gameplay with up to four players. It will also feature 'brand new settings: legendary worlds filled with castles, vampires, Ghosts, Greek Gods, or dragons...'<ref>Kotaku, ''Marketing Survey Hints at a Rayman Origins Sequel of Mythic Proportions'', http://kotaku.com/5904264/marketing-survey-hints-at-a-rayman-origins-sequel-of-mythic-proportions/gallery/1</ref> The following day, the videos from which the images were taken were uploaded to YouTube, but both were quickly taken down at the request of [[Ubisoft]].<ref>PS3gen.fr, ''Rayman Origins : 2 vidéos volées d'un nouvel opus se promenent sur internet'', http://www.ps3gen.fr/rayman-origins-2-suite-nouvel-opus-episode-jeu-videos-officieux-non-annonce-trailer-ubisoft-actualite-24768.html</ref>

On 26 April, 2012, [[Ubisoft]] registered the domain names 'RaymanLegends.com' and 'Rayman-Legends.com',<ref>Fusible, ''Ubisoft Entertainment registers "Rayman Legends" domain names'', http://www.fusible.com/2012/04/ubisoft-entertainment-registers-rayman-legends-domain-names/</ref> leading to speculation that ''Rayman Legends'' would be the title of the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' sequel.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Rabbidlegend.jpg|[[Rayman]] and the [[Rabbid]]s. The [[Rabbid]]s were scrapped before the final release, but they have appeared in special [[Event (Rayman Adventures)|events]] for ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Social gaming challenge.png|An unused social challenge feature.
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=== Announcement ===
[[File:Cath 'em All Challenge.png|320px|thumb|right|An unused mode from the Wii U version.]]
On 27 April, 2012, the first full-length trailer for the game was leaked to the public.<ref>MCV, ''VIDEO: Rayman Legends trailer confirms special Wii U functionality'', http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/video-rayman-legends-trailer-confirms-special-wii-u-functionality/095175</ref> It features the aforementioned settings, gives more details on online gameplay and reveals a new playable character: a [[Betilla]] the Fairy-like warrior girl known as [[Barbara]]. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=gmx17Mwo-2c</ref> In the Wii U version of the game, the player will be able to use certain physical toys to interact with the game world; this is similar to the premise of ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''. The trailer shows a player scanning a [[Rabbid]] toy to enter a level where [[Rayman]] must fight [[Rabbid]]s, and hints that similar functionality will be possible with toys based on other [[Ubisoft]] characters, such as Ezio from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. However, according to one of the developers, the demonstration of this function was just a joke due to the growing popularity of such toys. [[Ubisoft]] initially attempted to suppress the videos, but after a few hours they released an official statement, confirming that ''Rayman Legends'' was being developed by [[Michel Ancel]] and [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]], but downplaying the video's accuracy, claiming that 'This video was intended as a purely internal demonstrative video, and in NO way represents the final game, the final console or their features. The game was officially unveiled with a gameplay demonstration at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, showcasing [[Murfy]], a new playable character, controlled via the Wii U system's touch screen on the tablet controller. It also showed medieval-themed stages as well as a rhythm-based map of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' featuring remixed music.'<ref>Wii News at IGN, ''Wii U Details Revealed By Leaked Rayman Trailer'', http://ie.wii.ign.com/articles/122/1223893p1.html</ref>

Initially, when the ''Rayman Legends'' website was unveiled, it showed a different plot summary to what was seen in the final game:
<blockquote>[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], and the [[Teensie]]s are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.</blockquote>

=== Delay ===
It was originally set to be released on November 30, 2012, as a Wii U launch title. However, on October 8, 2012, it was reported to be delayed to the first quarter of 2013. On December 13, 2012, a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of the game was released on the eShop. The official release date was revealed to be February 26, 2013 for North America and the 1st March 2013 for Europe, still exclusively for the Wii U. However, on the 7th February 2013, [[Ubisoft]] revealed that the game was no longer a Wii U exclusive, and that there was a Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 version under development, consequently causing a delay for the second time and pushing the release date to September of 2013.<ref name="IGN">http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-no-longer-wii-u-exclusive</ref> This delay was negatively received by gamers and critics since the developer stated that the Wii U version was finished. Fans started a petition for the game to be released on the original date on the Wii U, which at one point had over 11,000 people signed onto it. To appease fans, [[Ubisoft]] said the Wii U would get another exclusive [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] in the future, however this was just as negatively received. Developers that worked on the game have also expressed their distaste for the delay, with creator [[Michel Ancel]] also protesting for the release of the game.

In response to the delay, the development team have announced that they will be releasing the game's [[Online Challenges]] mode for free via the Nintendo eShop, which released on April 25, 2013. This mode features daily challenges based on one of five scenarios, one of which is exclusive to Wii U, and features online leaderboards and ghost functionality. They also stated that with the extra development time, they would be adding new levels, enemies and more to the game. Pre-orders of certain versions of the game come with a bonus costume for [[Barbara]], inspired by Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. On August 7, 2013, in a Nintendo Direct presentation, 2 new costumes were announced for the Wii U version: a [[Ray Plumber|Mario costume for Rayman]], and a [[Glob Plumber|Luigi costume for Globox]].

=== Release ===
[[File:Chateau-dracula-02.jpg|320px|thumb|right|An unused [[Dracula's castle]] theme.]]

On 23 August 2013, the [[Rayman Legends Beatbox|''Rayman Legends'' Beatbox App]] became available on the internet, iTunes, and Android devices. This app allows users to create their own songs from scratch, or by using Legendary Mode, which allows them to edit the game songs with 3 choices: [[Teensies in Trouble]], [[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]], and [[Fiesta de los Muertos]]. On 28 August 2013, [[Ubisoft]] announced on the ''Rayman Legends'' site that the European PlayStation Vita Version has been delayed to 12 September 2013 to apply the "Final level of polish" players expect from a [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]].

The game features various improvements to the Ubi Art Framework engine used in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. These include a new dynamic lighting system, which lightens or silhouettes characters based on their environment, along with stealth sections that make use of light and shadow, and the seamless integration of 3D elements in 2D environments, made prominent in the game's 3D modelled bosses and monsters.
The game features various improvements to the Ubi Art Framework engine used in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]''. These include a new dynamic lighting system, which lightens or silhouettes characters based on their environment, along with stealth sections that make use of light and shadow, and the seamless integration of 3D elements in 2D environments, made prominent in the game's 3D modelled bosses and monsters. Further improvements were made in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, which uses upgraded graphics and has decreased load times<ref>http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/11/5200310/rayman-legends-ps4-xbox-one-release-date</ref>.

At one point, during an interview, [[Michel Ancel]] revealed some concept art for an unreleased world, named [[Dracula's castle]], and stating that maybe one day they would release it, thus suggesting DLC in the future. This theme was later implemented into ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', a mobile spin-off.

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== Ports ==
=== PlayStation Vita ===
A PlayStation Vita port<ref>PlayStation Vita trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXlsVfpuL0w</ref> was released in September 2013. This version has the player control [[Murfy]] on the touch-screen like on the Wii U version. A new painting, titled [[Murfy's Challenges]], was added with new levels and two new costumes. Several other stages have minor changes made to them. This version supports 2-player co-op, in which the second player controls [[Murfy]]. This is the only version to not have the [[Online Challenges]] go through Uplay. At launch the game didn't come with any Invasion levels. These were however added in the 1.02 patch in November 2013.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="181px">
Legends PS Vita.jpg|The PlayStation Vita version.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Main Menu 1.jpg|The main menu, showing the current progress to the right.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Main Menu 2.jpg|The language selection.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Main Menu 3.jpg|The available options, such as enabling Facebook.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Facebook Share.jpg|The Facebook share button, present on the score screen of a [[Online Challenges|challenge]].
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Pause Menu.jpg|The pause menu, allowing the player to switch between the front and rear touch screens.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Tap Screen Hint.jpg|The player can tap on the touch screen to control [[Murfy]].
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Rotate System Hint.jpg||The rotate certain objects by rotating the console.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Gallery Menu.jpg|All UI elements can be interacted with using the touch screen.
</gallery>

[[File:Camera mode.jpg|thumb|right|320px|The PlayStation 4 version adds camera mode for screenshots.]]

=== PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ===
In December 2013, a next-gen port was announced for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.<ref>Next-gen trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2dLyui0Vek</ref> These versions were released in February 2014 with the removal of loading screens and various other new features, such as being able to scratch [[Lucky ticket|Lucky tickets]] using the touch-pad on the DualShock 4 and being able to enter a new photo mode. New [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|costumes]] were also added.

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=== Nintendo Switch (''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'') ===
[[File:Rayman Legends Definitive Version.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|The Definitive Edition's cover.]]

In January 2017, a remake, titled ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'' was announced for the Nintendo Switch. This version utilizes touch screen controls for [[Murfy]], similarly to the Wii U and PlayStation Vita versions, while the console is in handheld mode through the new [[Murfy's Touch]] painting. Old features, such as the [[Online Challenges]], make a return with online leaderboards. Unlike the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions it does have loading screens between levels. The main difference is the inclusion of the [[Kung Foot|Kung Foot Tournament]] mode where players can play several rounds of the game in a tournament style. The game also features a new painting titled [[Murfy's Touch]] which can only be played in handheld mode. It included past sections involving [[Murfy]] and has 126 new [[Teensie]]s to free, making the total amount 826. The unlock requirements for the paintings has however not changed. Other changes include [[Kung Foot]] now having a Single Player mode and the ability to play local co-op using two systems. <ref>Nintendo Direct https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDedvre19es</ref> <ref>Rayman Legends Definitive Edition Official page https://www.ubisoft.com/en-US/game/rayman-legends-definitive-edition</ref> In July 2017 a free [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] was accidentally released with noticeable sound glitches. Within a few hours the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] was removed from the eShop. On July 25th 2017, the game was officially announced to be launching on September 12th, 2017 in both North America and Europe with the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] stated to be properly release later in Summer 2017. The demo was released close thereafter with the same content as the previously released one, though without the sound glitches.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition Main Menu 1.jpg|The main menu.
Rayman Legends Switch - Murfy's Touch Main Gallery.jpg|The [[Murfy's Touch]] painting.
Kung Foot Tournament in Main Gallery.jpg|The [[Kung Foot|Kung Foot Tournament]] painting.
Kung Foot Tournament Teams.jpg|The [[Kung Foot|Kung Foot Tournament]].
Rayman Legends Switch - Credits.jpg|The end credits.
</gallery>

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== Worlds ==
[[File:Gallery 2.jpg|320px|thumb|right|The [[Main Gallery]].]]

*[[Teensies In Trouble]]
*[[Toad Story]]
*[[Fiesta de los Muertos]]
*[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]]
*[[Olympus Maximus]]
*[[Living Dead Party]]

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== [[Back to Origins]] ==
[[File:Back to Origins.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Back to Origins]].]]

[[Back to Origins]] is a section of the [[Main Gallery]] that contains 40 levels from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. Paintings are randomly unlocked by winning them through [[Lucky ticket|Lucky Tickets]] (though the player still needs to complete them in order). Many of the levels have been modified to be easier, most notable the [[Tricky Treasure]] ones.

The following worlds are:
* [[Jibberish Jungle]]
* [[Desert of Dijiridoos]]
* [[Gourmand Land]]
* [[Sea of Serendipity]]
* [[Mystical Pique]]

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==Manuals==
Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/bc/RL_Manual_EN.pdf|thumb|left|The English PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/70/RL_Manual_FR.pdf|thumb|left|The French PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/6/6a/RL_Manual_DE.pdf|thumb|left|The German PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/5/51/RL_Manual_IT.pdf|thumb|left|The Italian PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/aa/RL_Manual_ES.pdf|thumb|left|The Spanish PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/a6/RL_Manual_PL.pdf|thumb|left|The Polish PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/4/44/RL_Manual_RU.pdf|thumb|left|The Russian PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f6/RL_Manual_NL.pdf|thumb|left|The Dutch and French PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/0/02/RL_Manual_FI.pdf|thumb|left|The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian PC Manual]]</li>
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== Reception ==
''Rayman Legends'' received critical acclaim from critics. Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic gave the Wii U version 92.59% and 91/100,the PlayStation 3 version 92.06% and 91/100,the PC version 90.00% and 88/100,the Xbox 360 version 88.88% and 90/100 and the PlayStation Vita version 83.33% and 87/100.

Edge gave the game a 9/10 praising it by saying "One of the most jubilant, vividly imagined and open-hearted platformers to come along in a long time".

GamesRadar gave the game a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising the level variety and presentation, whilst criticizing the sometimes chaotic multiplayer and some of the touchscreen sections during solo play.

Tom McShea of GameSpot rated the game a 9.0/10 praising the game mechanics, the level design and the local co-op.

GameTrailers gave the game a score of 9.1/10, stating that the co-operative play on the Wii U GamePad "only serves to complement the game design."

Jose Otero of IGN rated the game a 9.5/10, praising the gameplay and the design of the levels, saying that "Naturally, [[Rayman]] starts out with simple running, jumping, and punching, but before you know it you’re sneaking past dozens of deadly traps, battling huge bosses, or playing through awesome challenge levels that look like '90s music videos. Every time I thought I found a personal favorite stage, the next one came along and replaced it", but criticized the absence of online co-op.

Danielle Riendeau of Polygon rated the game a 8.5/10 saying that it is "a beautifully designed gauntlet".

Although ''Legends'' outsold ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'' in its first week from international sales with the Wii U version performing well, the game failed to meet sales expectations mostly due to the fact that it was released in the same month that Grand Theft Auto V came out, as well as the relatively un-established state of the Wii U user base. In early November 2014, [[Ubisoft]] reported that ''Rayman Legends'' was still selling well and contributing to the company's earnings.

''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'' received generally favourable reviews<ref>Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Critic Reviews for Switch - Metacritic http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/rayman-legends-definitive-edition/critic-reviews</ref>, however, some critics noted that the changes made to the game were not noteworthy enough to warrant the "Definitive" title. Digital Foundry also noted longer loading times and slight frame-rate drops not present in other versions, speculating that the cause was due to the compression used to reduce the size of the game.<ref> Switch's Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Is Not Really Definitive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENbHo5cvck</ref>

==Gallery==
===Box Art===
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Rayman Legends Box Art.jpg|The standard box art.
Rayman Legends Definitive Version.jpeg|The box art for the Definitive Edition.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition American Cover.jpg|The North American cover of ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition''.
Rayman Legends European Cover.jpeg|The European cover of ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition''.
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===Screenshots from ''Rayman Legends''===
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Rayman Legends E3 2012 1.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]] fighting pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 2.jpg|Pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] and flying monsters chasing [[Teensie]]s.
Rayman Legends E3 2012 4.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] sliding down in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 5.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
WiiU-Catapult(Land of the Livid Dead.jpg|A catapult in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 7.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
Rayman Legends E3 2012 8.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] running in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 9.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
Rayman Legends E3 2012 10.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
RaymanLegends Screenshot LavaChase GC gallery post.jpeg|[[Rayman]] and company dodging streams of lava.
WiiU RaymanLegends 03.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Murfy]] and a [[Teensie]] dodging balls of fire.
WiiU RaymanLegends 02.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]] dodging fire.
RaymanLegends Screenshot MarbleRush.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]] chased by [[Dark creature]]s in a palace.
RaymanLegends Screenshot Gotcha GC gallery post.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] chased by [[Dark creature]]s in a grotto.
Screenshot TickleMonster GC.jpeg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] attacking a [[Minotaur]] being tickled by [[Murfy]].
Rayman-legends.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] at the end of a level.
Rayman legends-screenshot.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]] and a [[Teensie]] fighting pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]].
Rayman legends-5.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] against the [[Armored Toad]].
Rayman Legends Steam 1.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and a [[Teensie]] in a castle.
Rayman Legends Steam 2.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] chased by a swarm of [[Dark creature|dark creatures]].
Rayman Legends Steam 3.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] dodging flames.
Rayman Legends Steam 4.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] fighting [[Mariachi|skeletons]].
Rayman Legends Steam 5.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] jumping on pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] to cross a swamp.
Rayman Legends Steam 6.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and a [[Teensie]] on a pile of defeated enemies.
Rayman Legends Steam 7.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] dodging flame enemies with the help of [[Murfy]].
Rayman Legends Steam 8.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] fighting a [[Francky]].
Rayman Legends Steam 9.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] dodging flame enemies.
Rayman Legends Steam 10.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] fighting a [[Francky]].
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===Screenshots from ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition''===
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RLDE Screenshot 1.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
RLDE Screenshot 2.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]] battling [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|Toads]].
RLDE Screenshot 3.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] fighting the [[El Luchador]] boss.
RLDE Screenshot 4.jpg|The [[Kung Foot]] game.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition Demo Menu.jpg|The Definitive Edition's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] menu screen.
Murfy's Touch Painting.jpg|The new [[Murfy]]'s Level.
Murfy's Touch Level 01.jpg|The player being asked to release [[Murfy]].
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition Trailer Promo.JPG|A promo for the Definitive Edition.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition Demo Intro Loading.jpg|The Definitive Edition's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] loading screen.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition In-Game Advertisement.jpg|An advertisement for the Definitive Edition.
Rayman Legends DE Demo Heroes Gallery 1.jpg|The heroes gallery as it appears in the Definitive Edition's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman Legends DE Demo Heroes Gallery 2.jpg|Another look of the heroes gallery in the Definitive Edition's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
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Kung Foot Tournament Teams.jpg
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===Artwork===
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==See also==
*[[Technical information]]
*[[Rayman Legends (early production)|''Rayman Legends'' (early production)]]
*''[[Rayman Adventures]]''
*[[List of Rayman records|List of ''Rayman'' records]]
*''[[Rayman Mégastickers]]''

==External links==
*[http://rayman.ubi.com/legends/en-GB/home/index.aspx Official site]
*[http://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7767 Official ''Rayman Legends'' topic at Pirate-Community]
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPVNYqYQKenhWSVUQXSGnaMuhoCAx3dCn ''Rayman Legends'' playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApW7BOpFOa4 The Definitive Edition Official Trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlKZEnnUwBE The Definitive Edition Release Date Trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7C3Y-0cz8M The Definitive Edition Kung Foot Trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgYLJuhuqw0 The Definitive Edition Launch Trailer]
*[https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/8/8c/Rayman_Definitive_Edition_logo.png High quality logo for the Definitive Edition]
*[https://www.shacknews.com/article/99305/wii-u-retrospective-rayman-legends ''Rayman Legends'' Wii U retrospective]

==References==
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GAME ZE:

{{Game
| name = Rayman Legends
| image = [[File:Rayman Legends Box Art.jpg|center|250px|''Rayman Legends'']]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]]
| release date =
'''PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, PC:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] 3rd September 2013 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th August 2013 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 17th October 2013 (Wii U exclusive) 
'''PlayStation Vita:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] 20th September 2013 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 12th September 2013 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 24th April 2014 
'''PlayStation 4, Xbox One:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] 20th February 2014 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 21st February 2014 
'''Nintendo Switch:''' 
[[File:United States of America(USA).png|16px]] [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 12th September 2017 
[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 22nd February 2018 
[[File:China.png|16px]] 15nd
April 2021 
'''Google Stadia''' 
[[Image:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 23rd November 2021 
| platforms = Nintendo Wii U, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Sony PlayStation Vita, Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
| soundtrack by = Christophe Héral and Billy Martin
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player and co-operative; up to four players
| game engine = [[UbiArt]]
}}

'''''Rayman Legends''''' is a 2D platform game, and the fifth major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', and features similar gameplay. It was initially planned to be a release title for the Nintendo Wii U,<ref name="joystiqrelease">http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/rayman-legends-a-european-wii-u-launch-title-launching-nov-30/</ref><ref name="exclusive">http://kotaku.com/5934894/wii-u-exclusive-rayman-legends-looks-so-lovely</ref> but [[Ubisoft]] delayed the game multiple times. [[Ubisoft]] would later announce ports for Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. The Nintendo Wii U version and the ports were released on different dates in August, September and October 2013.

A PlayStation Vita version was confirmed by [[Ubisoft]] to be released at the same time as the other three versions, but with five exclusive levels, and two exclusive [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|skins]], on May 28, 2013. A Microsoft Windows release was also confirmed on July 25, 2013.

The game was also released on the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One in February 2014.<ref name="NeoGAF">http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=59607797&postcount=34</ref> The versions come with new features like no loading times and added [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|costumes]].

An enhanced port, titled ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'', was announced to release on the Nintendo Switch on September 12, 2017.<ref name="Ubiblog">https://blog.ubi.com/ubisoft-reveals-nintendo-switch-lineup/</ref> This version includes an expanded [[Kung Foot]] mode and the [[Murfy's Touch]] painting.

On November 23, 2021, the game was announced to be available on the Google Stadia platform. [[Online Challenges]] were included despite being disabled in the PC version of the game earlier on in the year.

A smartphone game based on the game's art style, ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', was developed by [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Casablanca]] and released for iOS and Android devices on November 7, 2013. It is the sequel to the previous title, ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'', which was based off ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. In 2015, another mobile spin-off was released, titled ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', which unlike the previous titles allowed the player to change direction while moving.

==Plot==
{{quote|text=
[[The Glade of Dreams]] is in trouble once again! During a 100-year nap, the nightmares multiplied, they spread, they created new monsters even more terrifying than before.

These creatures are the stuff of legends... [[dragon]]s, [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|giant toads]], sea monsters and even evil [[luchador]]es. They created elaborate worlds within [[the Glade of Dreams]] and wreaked havoc by capturing every [[Teensie|Teensy]] in sight. Finally, with the help of [[Murfy]], [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] are awoken to help fight these nightmares and save the [[Teensie]]s. When they awake, they see that their old friend [[Bubble Dreamer]] has filled his home with a series of magical paintings that reveal the worlds the nightmares have created.

In fact, each painting is actually a portal to travel to these worlds, so the gang jumps in and the adventure begins. They must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day, discover new friends and unlock the secrets of each legendary painting.}}

===Intro===
The game opens with a cut scene explaining the events that have transpired since ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] explains to [[Murfy]] that [[Rayman]] and his friends have been asleep for 100 years. During that time, the nightmares have multiplied and spread, including [[the Magician]], who has turned into 5 [[Dark Teensy|Dark Teensies]]. As such [[the Glade of Dreams]] is in great danger, and the [[Teensie]]s and their royalty, who inhabit it, are captured. To this end, he commands [[Murfy]] to awaken the heroes, and begin an adventure anew.

In ''Rayman Legends'', all of the worlds, except for the final unlockable bonus world, feature themes inspired by real-world myths and tropes, from the medieval castles of [[Teensies In Trouble]] to the classical Greek architecture of [[Olympus Maximus]].

===[[Teensies In Trouble]]===
{{quote|text=Where best to start an adventure than in the middle of a forest with magic all around? Of course whoever says adventure means princesses to rescue, powerful [[dragon]]s and haunted castle to explore!\nWell, be ready because [[Teensie]]s are in trouble and waiting for their knight in shining armor to rescue them, and guess who this knight is: you!|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

The nightmares are invading the area and are capturing [[Teensie]]s as they do so, it is here that the heroes have slept for many years, and are finally awoken by [[Murfy]]. After explaining the situation, [[Murfy]] and the heroes go forth to save the [[Teensie]]s. The area contains various castle structures and deep forestry to progress through. The heroes also encounter the first [[Dark Teensy]], and chase him through a desert landscape. The heroes enter a castle-like area, where they encounter many strange beasts. Later on, the heroes will encounter the [[Dark Teensy]] once again, where he will summon dragons to keep the heroes at bay, the last of which, [[Grunderbite]], serving as the boss of this world, once bested, the heroes can then defeat the [[Dark Teensy]], and send him flying to the [[moon]]. The world ends with the musical level of [[Castle Rock]], a parody of the song ''Black Betty'' by Ram Jam.

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Once Upon a Time 1.png|The intro to [[Teensies In Trouble]].
TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|[[Teensies In Trouble]].
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===[[Toad Story]]===
{{quote|text=The fairy tales continue, but this time, we'll take you to the top of the Giant beanstalk. Play with the aerial currents to climb this giant beanstalk. Beware of the nasty [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|toads]] that are ready to just about anything to stop you from climbing the beanstalk...|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

This world contains many tall beanstalk areas to traverse through, as well as floating castle ruins caught within strong wind currents. Another [[Dark Teensy]] resides in this world, and has fitted the boss of this world with mechanical armaments to fight the heroes, as an [[Armored Toad]]. Once the [[Armored Toad]] is beaten, it suffers the fate of crashing into a castle. The [[Dark Teensy]] of this world is sent to the [[Moons|moon]] to resign to a similar fate as the first. The world ends with the musical level of [[Orchestral Chaos]], which apart from [[Grannies World Tour]] is the only piece of music in such levels that is original and not licensed.

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Ray and the Beanstalk 10.png|[[Toad Story]].
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===[[Fiesta de los Muertos]]===
{{quote|text=Fiesta is the Spanish for Party... Welcome to a Hell of a Party! Close your eyes and listen to the [[Mariachi|marriachis]], you can almost smell the spices all around you. But don't forget to open them again rapidly because traps are around every corners, [[Luchador]]s will hunt you down, and even if it looks yummy the salsa is burning hot!|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

A food world not unlike the [[Gourmand Land]] of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', and [[Candy Château]] of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], this world is inhabited by [[Mariachi|Mexican-inspired skeletons]], and giant [[Luchador]]es. The [[Dark Teensy]] of this world shows some of the magic abilities he now possesses, by turning the heroes into ducks in some levels, requiring [[Murfy]] to aid the heroes in surpassing the various obstacles the world features. Once the [[Dark Teensy]] is cornered, he will call upon a large [[Luchador]] to give chase to the heroes, who only escape him once they reach a lava pit that the [[Luchador]] fall into it, thus defeating it. The boss of this world is [[El Luchador]], whose fight takes place within an arena. By defeating him, the [[Dark Teensy]] of this world can be sent to the [[moon]], joining his other like minded selves. The world ends with the musical level of [[Mariachi Madness]], which is a parody of the song ''Eye of the Tiger'' by Survivor.

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BrownLuchador.jpg|[[Fiesta de los Muertos]].
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===[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]]===
{{quote|text=Dive in the depth of the ocean, in this spy world. Enemies are not a joke and you'll need stealth and skill to infiltrate the Ocean base.

Be careful, the detections systems are top of the lines with [[Dark Sentry|laser beams detecting motions]] and patrolling [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|toad]]s equipped with night goggles.

Be quick, be smart, play with the lights and the shadows to infiltrate this enemy base.|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

This world starts out like the water levels featured in the [[Sea of Serendipity]], but soon takes a more darker edge, and resembles a part of the [[Moody Clouds]]. Inspired by the themes involved in spy movies, the heroes will need to avoid many elaborate traps and obstacles created to prevent them from infiltrating the mechanical facilities that the [[Dark Teensy]] of this world has built, he has also tamed a [[Sea Serpent]], and will use it to fend off the heroes when chased by them. He has also enlisted the help of [[Underwater Toad|Toads in spy gear]], and [[Sharkman|Sharkmen]] to secure his facilities, both make for dangerous opponents due to their capability of using ranged attacks, meaning the heroes must watch themselves to prevent bubblization. Finally, the [[Dark Teensy]] has built a [[Mechanical Dragon]] to serve as a boss for this world, whom the heroes accidentally activate near the end of their time in the world. After a ferocious battle, the [[Dark Teensy]] is, ironically, trapped by the body of his creation, is also sent to the [[moon]]. The world ends with the musical level of [[Gloo Gloo]], which is a parody of the song ''Woo Hoo'' by The 5.6.7.8's, as featured in the film ''Kill Bill: Volume 1''.

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The Deadly Lights 7.png|[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]].
Mansion of the Deep 3.png|[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]].
</gallery>

===[[Olympus Maximus]]===
{{quote|text=What would be the legends without the Greeks' tragedy? This world will expose you to various classical myths, but treated through a raymanesque perspective...

The [[minotaur]]s almost lovable in their pocket size format, the amazing maze and the bubbling lava make it a Hell of a world...|sign=Unknown|source=''Rayman Legends''}}

This world is inspired by Ancient Greece, and is set atop high up mountains, deep caverns, and ancient Greco-Roman buildings. The heroes of this world come across many obstacles, such as a mysterious floating hand, which shoots down thunder upon them, swarms of [[dark creature]]s that cannot be harmed physically by the heroes, and [[Minotaur]]s, some of which can shoot fire from their mouths. The [[Dark Teensy]] of this world will summon dragons when being encountered for the first time, who will chase the heroes through various labyrinthine corridors and chasms. To end, a mysterious [[Dark Cloud]] serves as the boss of this world, going through various forms, each requiring extreme tenacity and skill to beat, once beaten, the heroes are awarded with a vast amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], before finally sending the final [[Dark Teensy]] to the [[moon]], creating a complete musical and visual homage to the 1902 French sci-fi silent film ''A Trip to the Moon'' (''Le Voyage dans la Lune''). The heroes celebrate the new age of peace in the [[The Glade of Dreams|Glade]]. The world ends with the musical level of [[Dragon Slayer]], which is a parody of the song ''Antisocial'' originally by Trust.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Hades flames.jpg|[[Olympus Maximus]].
Olympus Constellation1.jpg|[[Olympus Maximus]].
</gallery>

===[[Living Dead Party]]===
Once 400 [[Teensie]]s are freed, this world unlocks, allowing the heroes to traverse [[Grannies World Tour]], a remix of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] theme of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and "8 bit" versions of each musical level. The 8-bit levels are carbon copies of the previous music levels, but with added visual effects and filters that greatly increase the difficulty.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
WiiU RaymanLegends 05.jpg|[[Living Dead Party]].
Castle Rock Effect 1.png|[[Castle Rock#8-Bit Edition|Castle Rock, 8-Bit edition]].
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
[[File:RaymanLegends Screenshot LushJungle.jpeg|320px|thumb|right|From left to right: The new adventurer [[Barbara]], [[Globox]], [[Murfy]], [[Rayman]] and the [[Grand Minimus]].]]

The game carries on the style of gameplay from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' in which up to four players (depending on the format) simultaneously make their way through various levels. [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] can be collected by finding them in levels, defeating enemies, freeing [[Teensie]]s, and performing other actions. Collecting [[Teensie]]s unlocks new worlds, which can be played in any order once they are available. Along with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], and the [[Teensie]]s returning as playable characters, players can now control new female character [[Barbara]] and her sisters, once they are rescued from certain stages.

In addition to the main playable characters, [[Murfy]] appears as an assist character in certain levels and can be controlled by a 5th player (on the Wii U version). [[Murfy]] can perform various actions such as cutting through ropes, activating mechanisms, grabbing hold of enemies and assisting in gathering [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]]. These offer a range of levels in which co-operation is required to progress. In the PlayStation Vita and Wii U versions of the game, an additional player can control [[Murfy]] directly with touch controls, using either the Wii U GamePad or the Vita's touch screen. In single-player mode, control will switch over to [[Murfy]] during certain sections whilst the computer controls the player's character. In the other versions of the game, [[Murfy]] moves automatically and can be prompted to interact with certain objects with button controls while the player continues to play normally. Other new features include rhythm based levels set to covers of songs such as "Black Betty" in [[Castle Rock]] and "Eye of the Tiger" in [[Mariachi Madness]].

[[File:Swinging Caves - Back to Origins 2.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Back to Origins]] makes changes to the original ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' levels.]]

The game features over 120 levels, including [[Back to Origins|40 remastered levels]] from the original ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', which are unlocked by scratching [[Lucky ticket|Lucky Tickets]]. [[Lucky ticket|Tickets]] are earned by collecting a certain amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] in a level, and each ticket is a guaranteed win of either [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], an ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'' painting, a [[Teensie]], or a [[Creature]]. Most new levels feature remixed 'Invaded' versions, which must be completed as quickly as possible. The game also offers daily and weekly [[Online Challenges|challenge stages]], in which players can compete with other players via leaderboards in challenges such as collecting a certain number of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] in a short time, or surviving the longest on a stage. More [[Online Challenges|challenge stages]] can be accessed by raising the player's 'awesomeness' rating, which increases by collecting trophies earned by rescuing [[Teensie]]s, collecting a high number of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] in each level or by having a high leaderboard position at the end of a [[Online Challenges|challenge]]. A local multiplayer soccer game, [[Kung Foot]], is also featured, in which players use attacks to knock a soccer ball into the opponent's goal.

Compared to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''Rayman Legends'' features heavier shading on most sprites and even makes use of several 3D models (for the bosses of each world and several level elements). ''Legends'' also features real-time lighting, which was not present in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]''; this new technology allowed for levels to employ a light/dark motif, seen especially in levels from [[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]]. Overall, the graphics, while still rendered with the 2D UbiArt engine that was also used in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'', look more realistic, taking a step away from the slapstick, exaggerated cartoon visuals in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]''. In addition to graphics, the physics were slightly altered, resulting in more precise movement and less "floaty" jumping.

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==Production==
''Main article: [[Rayman Legends (early production)]]''

=== Leaks ===
Shortly after the game's November 2011 release, [[Michel Ancel]] stated 'One has to know that ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' isn't just one game – we plan to make others, with retro 2D gameplay, and to give more and more details on the story.'<ref>GameShake, ''Toulouse Game Show 2011 : interview de Michel Ancel'', http://www.gameshake.fr/?p=923</ref> In March 2012, artistic director Christophe Villez hinted that a new [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] would be revealed in June, at E3 2012.<ref>Bafta.org, ''GAME British Academy Video Games Awards'', http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/</ref> Also in March 2012, Bertrant Chaverot, the general director of [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Brazil]], stated that ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' would have a continuation, but did not reveal any details.<ref>Kotaku Brasil, ''[ATUALIZADO] Lá vem Rayman Origins 2, avisa a Ubisoft'' http://www.kotaku.com.br/la-vem-rayman-origins-2-avisa-a-ubisoft/</ref>

On 23 April, 2012, a marketing survey containing information about ''Rayman Legends'' was leaked to the games media. The survey contained several pieces of information regarding the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' sequel, along with two gameplay videos (though only screenshots of these were included in the leak; one of the originals leak videos can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH3mjUPVg-A here]). Like its predecessor, the game will feature co-operative gameplay with up to four players. It will also feature 'brand new settings: legendary worlds filled with castles, vampires, Ghosts, Greek Gods, or dragons...'<ref>Kotaku, ''Marketing Survey Hints at a Rayman Origins Sequel of Mythic Proportions'', http://kotaku.com/5904264/marketing-survey-hints-at-a-rayman-origins-sequel-of-mythic-proportions/gallery/1</ref> The following day, the videos from which the images were taken were uploaded to YouTube, but both were quickly taken down at the request of [[Ubisoft]].<ref>PS3gen.fr, ''Rayman Origins : 2 vidéos volées d'un nouvel opus se promenent sur internet'', http://www.ps3gen.fr/rayman-origins-2-suite-nouvel-opus-episode-jeu-videos-officieux-non-annonce-trailer-ubisoft-actualite-24768.html</ref>

On 26 April, 2012, [[Ubisoft]] registered the domain names 'RaymanLegends.com' and 'Rayman-Legends.com',<ref>Fusible, ''Ubisoft Entertainment registers "Rayman Legends" domain names'', http://www.fusible.com/2012/04/ubisoft-entertainment-registers-rayman-legends-domain-names/</ref> leading to speculation that ''Rayman Legends'' would be the title of the ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' sequel.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Rabbidlegend.jpg|[[Rayman]] and the [[Rabbid]]s. The [[Rabbid]]s were scrapped before the final release, but they have appeared in special [[Event (Rayman Adventures)|events]] for ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Social gaming challenge.png|An unused social challenge feature.
</gallery>

=== Announcement ===
[[File:Cath 'em All Challenge.png|320px|thumb|right|An unused mode from the Wii U version.]]
On 27 April, 2012, the first full-length trailer for the game was leaked to the public.<ref>MCV, ''VIDEO: Rayman Legends trailer confirms special Wii U functionality'', http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/video-rayman-legends-trailer-confirms-special-wii-u-functionality/095175</ref> It features the aforementioned settings, gives more details on online gameplay and reveals a new playable character: a [[Betilla]] the Fairy-like warrior girl known as [[Barbara]]. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=gmx17Mwo-2c</ref> In the Wii U version of the game, the player will be able to use certain physical toys to interact with the game world; this is similar to the premise of ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''. The trailer shows a player scanning a [[Rabbid]] toy to enter a level where [[Rayman]] must fight [[Rabbid]]s, and hints that similar functionality will be possible with toys based on other [[Ubisoft]] characters, such as Ezio from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. However, according to one of the developers, the demonstration of this function was just a joke due to the growing popularity of such toys. [[Ubisoft]] initially attempted to suppress the videos, but after a few hours they released an official statement, confirming that ''Rayman Legends'' was being developed by [[Michel Ancel]] and [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]], but downplaying the video's accuracy, claiming that 'This video was intended as a purely internal demonstrative video, and in NO way represents the final game, the final console or their features. The game was officially unveiled with a gameplay demonstration at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, showcasing [[Murfy]], a new playable character, controlled via the Wii U system's touch screen on the tablet controller. It also showed medieval-themed stages as well as a rhythm-based map of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' featuring remixed music.'<ref>Wii News at IGN, ''Wii U Details Revealed By Leaked Rayman Trailer'', http://ie.wii.ign.com/articles/122/1223893p1.html</ref>

Initially, when the ''Rayman Legends'' website was unveiled, it showed a different plot summary to what was seen in the final game:
<blockquote>[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], and the [[Teensie]]s are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.</blockquote>

=== Delay ===
It was originally set to be released on November 30, 2012, as a Wii U launch title. However, on October 8, 2012, it was reported to be delayed to the first quarter of 2013. On December 13, 2012, a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of the game was released on the eShop. The official release date was revealed to be February 26, 2013 for North America and the 1st March 2013 for Europe, still exclusively for the Wii U. However, on the 7th February 2013, [[Ubisoft]] revealed that the game was no longer a Wii U exclusive, and that there was a Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 version under development, consequently causing a delay for the second time and pushing the release date to September of 2013.<ref name="IGN">http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-no-longer-wii-u-exclusive</ref> This delay was negatively received by gamers and critics since the developer stated that the Wii U version was finished. Fans started a petition for the game to be released on the original date on the Wii U, which at one point had over 11,000 people signed onto it. To appease fans, [[Ubisoft]] said the Wii U would get another exclusive [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] in the future, however this was just as negatively received. Developers that worked on the game have also expressed their distaste for the delay, with creator [[Michel Ancel]] also protesting for the release of the game.

In response to the delay, the development team have announced that they will be releasing the game's [[Online Challenges]] mode for free via the Nintendo eShop, which released on April 25, 2013. This mode features daily challenges based on one of five scenarios, one of which is exclusive to Wii U, and features online leaderboards and ghost functionality. They also stated that with the extra development time, they would be adding new levels, enemies and more to the game. Pre-orders of certain versions of the game come with a bonus costume for [[Barbara]], inspired by Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. On August 7, 2013, in a Nintendo Direct presentation, 2 new costumes were announced for the Wii U version: a [[Ray Plumber|Mario costume for Rayman]], and a [[Glob Plumber|Luigi costume for Globox]].

=== Release ===
[[File:Chateau-dracula-02.jpg|320px|thumb|right|An unused [[Dracula's castle]] theme.]]

On 23 August 2013, the [[Rayman Legends Beatbox|''Rayman Legends'' Beatbox App]] became available on the internet, iTunes, and Android devices. This app allows users to create their own songs from scratch, or by using Legendary Mode, which allows them to edit the game songs with 3 choices: [[Teensies in Trouble]], [[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]], and [[Fiesta de los Muertos]]. On 28 August 2013, [[Ubisoft]] announced on the ''Rayman Legends'' site that the European PlayStation Vita Version has been delayed to 12 September 2013 to apply the "Final level of polish" players expect from a [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]].

The game features various improvements to the Ubi Art Framework engine used in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. These include a new dynamic lighting system, which lightens or silhouettes characters based on their environment, along with stealth sections that make use of light and shadow, and the seamless integration of 3D elements in 2D environments, made prominent in the game's 3D modelled bosses and monsters.
The game features various improvements to the Ubi Art Framework engine used in ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]''. These include a new dynamic lighting system, which lightens or silhouettes characters based on their environment, along with stealth sections that make use of light and shadow, and the seamless integration of 3D elements in 2D environments, made prominent in the game's 3D modelled bosses and monsters. Further improvements were made in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, which uses upgraded graphics and has decreased load times<ref>http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/11/5200310/rayman-legends-ps4-xbox-one-release-date</ref>.

At one point, during an interview, [[Michel Ancel]] revealed some concept art for an unreleased world, named [[Dracula's castle]], and stating that maybe one day they would release it, thus suggesting DLC in the future. This theme was later implemented into ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', a mobile spin-off.

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== Ports ==
=== PlayStation Vita ===
A PlayStation Vita port<ref>PlayStation Vita trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXlsVfpuL0w</ref> was released in September 2013. This version has the player control [[Murfy]] on the touch-screen like on the Wii U version. A new painting, titled [[Murfy's Challenges]], was added with new levels and two new costumes. Several other stages have minor changes made to them. This version supports 2-player co-op, in which the second player controls [[Murfy]]. This is the only version to not have the [[Online Challenges]] go through Uplay. At launch the game didn't come with any Invasion levels. These were however added in the 1.02 patch in November 2013.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="181px">
Legends PS Vita.jpg|The PlayStation Vita version.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Main Menu 1.jpg|The main menu, showing the current progress to the right.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Main Menu 2.jpg|The language selection.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Main Menu 3.jpg|The available options, such as enabling Facebook.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Facebook Share.jpg|The Facebook share button, present on the score screen of a [[Online Challenges|challenge]].
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Pause Menu.jpg|The pause menu, allowing the player to switch between the front and rear touch screens.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Tap Screen Hint.jpg|The player can tap on the touch screen to control [[Murfy]].
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Rotate System Hint.jpg||The rotate certain objects by rotating the console.
Rayman Legends PS Vita - Gallery Menu.jpg|All UI elements can be interacted with using the touch screen.
</gallery>

[[File:Camera mode.jpg|thumb|right|320px|The PlayStation 4 version adds camera mode for screenshots.]]

=== PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ===
In December 2013, a next-gen port was announced for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.<ref>Next-gen trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2dLyui0Vek</ref> These versions were released in February 2014 with the removal of loading screens and various other new features, such as being able to scratch [[Lucky ticket|Lucky tickets]] using the touch-pad on the DualShock 4 and being able to enter a new photo mode. New [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|costumes]] were also added.

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=== Nintendo Switch (''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'') ===
[[File:Rayman Legends Definitive Version.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|The Definitive Edition's cover.]]

In January 2017, a remake, titled ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'' was announced for the Nintendo Switch. This version utilizes touch screen controls for [[Murfy]], similarly to the Wii U and PlayStation Vita versions, while the console is in handheld mode through the new [[Murfy's Touch]] painting. Old features, such as the [[Online Challenges]], make a return with online leaderboards. Unlike the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions it does have loading screens between levels. The main difference is the inclusion of the [[Kung Foot|Kung Foot Tournament]] mode where players can play several rounds of the game in a tournament style. The game also features a new painting titled [[Murfy's Touch]] which can only be played in handheld mode. It included past sections involving [[Murfy]] and has 126 new [[Teensie]]s to free, making the total amount 826. The unlock requirements for the paintings has however not changed. Other changes include [[Kung Foot]] now having a Single Player mode and the ability to play local co-op using two systems. <ref>Nintendo Direct https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDedvre19es</ref> <ref>Rayman Legends Definitive Edition Official page https://www.ubisoft.com/en-US/game/rayman-legends-definitive-edition</ref> In July 2017 a free [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] was accidentally released with noticeable sound glitches. Within a few hours the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] was removed from the eShop. On July 25th 2017, the game was officially announced to be launching on September 12th, 2017 in both North America and Europe with the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] stated to be properly release later in Summer 2017. The demo was released close thereafter with the same content as the previously released one, though without the sound glitches.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition Main Menu 1.jpg|The main menu.
Rayman Legends Switch - Murfy's Touch Main Gallery.jpg|The [[Murfy's Touch]] painting.
Kung Foot Tournament in Main Gallery.jpg|The [[Kung Foot|Kung Foot Tournament]] painting.
Kung Foot Tournament Teams.jpg|The [[Kung Foot|Kung Foot Tournament]].
Rayman Legends Switch - Credits.jpg|The end credits.
</gallery>

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== Worlds ==
[[File:Gallery 2.jpg|320px|thumb|right|The [[Main Gallery]].]]

*[[Teensies In Trouble]]
*[[Toad Story]]
*[[Fiesta de los Muertos]]
*[[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]]
*[[Olympus Maximus]]
*[[Living Dead Party]]

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== [[Back to Origins]] ==
[[File:Back to Origins.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Back to Origins]].]]

[[Back to Origins]] is a section of the [[Main Gallery]] that contains 40 levels from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. Paintings are randomly unlocked by winning them through [[Lucky ticket|Lucky Tickets]] (though the player still needs to complete them in order). Many of the levels have been modified to be easier, most notable the [[Tricky Treasure]] ones.

The following worlds are:
* [[Jibberish Jungle]]
* [[Desert of Dijiridoos]]
* [[Gourmand Land]]
* [[Sea of Serendipity]]
* [[Mystical Pique]]

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==Manuals==
Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/bc/RL_Manual_EN.pdf|thumb|left|The English PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/70/RL_Manual_FR.pdf|thumb|left|The French PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/6/6a/RL_Manual_DE.pdf|thumb|left|The German PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/5/51/RL_Manual_IT.pdf|thumb|left|The Italian PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/aa/RL_Manual_ES.pdf|thumb|left|The Spanish PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/a6/RL_Manual_PL.pdf|thumb|left|The Polish PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/4/44/RL_Manual_RU.pdf|thumb|left|The Russian PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f6/RL_Manual_NL.pdf|thumb|left|The Dutch and French PC Manual]]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block;">[[Image:RL Manual ENThumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/0/02/RL_Manual_FI.pdf|thumb|left|The Danish, Swedish and Norwegian PC Manual]]</li>
</ul></div>

== Reception ==
''Rayman Legends'' received critical acclaim from critics. Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic gave the Wii U version 92.59% and 91/100,the PlayStation 3 version 92.06% and 91/100,the PC version 90.00% and 88/100,the Xbox 360 version 88.88% and 90/100 and the PlayStation Vita version 83.33% and 87/100.

Edge gave the game a 9/10 praising it by saying "One of the most jubilant, vividly imagined and open-hearted platformers to come along in a long time".

GamesRadar gave the game a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising the level variety and presentation, whilst criticizing the sometimes chaotic multiplayer and some of the touchscreen sections during solo play.

Tom McShea of GameSpot rated the game a 9.0/10 praising the game mechanics, the level design and the local co-op.

GameTrailers gave the game a score of 9.1/10, stating that the co-operative play on the Wii U GamePad "only serves to complement the game design."

Jose Otero of IGN rated the game a 9.5/10, praising the gameplay and the design of the levels, saying that "Naturally, [[Rayman]] starts out with simple running, jumping, and punching, but before you know it you’re sneaking past dozens of deadly traps, battling huge bosses, or playing through awesome challenge levels that look like '90s music videos. Every time I thought I found a personal favorite stage, the next one came along and replaced it", but criticized the absence of online co-op.

Danielle Riendeau of Polygon rated the game a 8.5/10 saying that it is "a beautifully designed gauntlet".

Although ''Legends'' outsold ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'' in its first week from international sales with the Wii U version performing well, the game failed to meet sales expectations mostly due to the fact that it was released in the same month that Grand Theft Auto V came out, as well as the relatively un-established state of the Wii U user base. In early November 2014, [[Ubisoft]] reported that ''Rayman Legends'' was still selling well and contributing to the company's earnings.

''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition'' received generally favourable reviews<ref>Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Critic Reviews for Switch - Metacritic http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/rayman-legends-definitive-edition/critic-reviews</ref>, however, some critics noted that the changes made to the game were not noteworthy enough to warrant the "Definitive" title. Digital Foundry also noted longer loading times and slight frame-rate drops not present in other versions, speculating that the cause was due to the compression used to reduce the size of the game.<ref> Switch's Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Is Not Really Definitive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENbHo5cvck</ref>

==Gallery==
===Box Art===
<gallery>
Rayman Legends Box Art.jpg|The standard box art.
Rayman Legends Definitive Version.jpeg|The box art for the Definitive Edition.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition American Cover.jpg|The North American cover of ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition''.
Rayman Legends European Cover.jpeg|The European cover of ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition''.
</gallery>

===Screenshots from ''Rayman Legends''===
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Rayman Legends E3 2012 1.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]] fighting pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 2.jpg|Pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] and flying monsters chasing [[Teensie]]s.
Rayman Legends E3 2012 4.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] sliding down in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 5.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
WiiU-Catapult(Land of the Livid Dead.jpg|A catapult in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 7.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
Rayman Legends E3 2012 8.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] running in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman Legends E3 2012 9.png|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
Rayman Legends E3 2012 10.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
RaymanLegends Screenshot LavaChase GC gallery post.jpeg|[[Rayman]] and company dodging streams of lava.
WiiU RaymanLegends 03.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Murfy]] and a [[Teensie]] dodging balls of fire.
WiiU RaymanLegends 02.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]] dodging fire.
RaymanLegends Screenshot MarbleRush.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]] chased by [[Dark creature]]s in a palace.
RaymanLegends Screenshot Gotcha GC gallery post.jpeg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] chased by [[Dark creature]]s in a grotto.
Screenshot TickleMonster GC.jpeg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] attacking a [[Minotaur]] being tickled by [[Murfy]].
Rayman-legends.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] at the end of a level.
Rayman legends-screenshot.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]] and a [[Teensie]] fighting pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]].
Rayman legends-5.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] against the [[Armored Toad]].
Rayman Legends Steam 1.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and a [[Teensie]] in a castle.
Rayman Legends Steam 2.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] chased by a swarm of [[Dark creature|dark creatures]].
Rayman Legends Steam 3.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] dodging flames.
Rayman Legends Steam 4.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] fighting [[Mariachi|skeletons]].
Rayman Legends Steam 5.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] jumping on pirate [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] to cross a swamp.
Rayman Legends Steam 6.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Barbara]] and a [[Teensie]] on a pile of defeated enemies.
Rayman Legends Steam 7.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] dodging flame enemies with the help of [[Murfy]].
Rayman Legends Steam 8.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] fighting a [[Francky]].
Rayman Legends Steam 9.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] dodging flame enemies.
Rayman Legends Steam 10.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] fighting a [[Francky]].
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===Screenshots from ''Rayman Legends Definitive Edition''===
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RLDE Screenshot 1.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]] and [[Murfy]] in a castle.
RLDE Screenshot 2.jpg|[[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]] and [[Murfy]] battling [[Toad (Rayman Legends)|Toads]].
RLDE Screenshot 3.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] fighting the [[El Luchador]] boss.
RLDE Screenshot 4.jpg|The [[Kung Foot]] game.
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Rayman Legends Definitive Edition In-Game Advertisement.jpg|An advertisement for the Definitive Edition.
Rayman Legends DE Demo Heroes Gallery 1.jpg|The heroes gallery as it appears in the Definitive Edition's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman Legends DE Demo Heroes Gallery 2.jpg|Another look of the heroes gallery in the Definitive Edition's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
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==See also==
*[[Technical information]]
*[[Rayman Legends (early production)|''Rayman Legends'' (early production)]]
*''[[Rayman Adventures]]''
*[[List of Rayman records|List of ''Rayman'' records]]
*''[[Rayman Mégastickers]]''

==External links==
*[http://rayman.ubi.com/legends/en-GB/home/index.aspx Official site]
*[http://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7767 Official ''Rayman Legends'' topic at Pirate-Community]
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPVNYqYQKenhWSVUQXSGnaMuhoCAx3dCn ''Rayman Legends'' playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApW7BOpFOa4 The Definitive Edition Official Trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlKZEnnUwBE The Definitive Edition Release Date Trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7C3Y-0cz8M The Definitive Edition Kung Foot Trailer]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgYLJuhuqw0 The Definitive Edition Launch Trailer]
*[https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/8/8c/Rayman_Definitive_Edition_logo.png High quality logo for the Definitive Edition]
*[https://www.shacknews.com/article/99305/wii-u-retrospective-rayman-legends ''Rayman Legends'' Wii U retrospective]

==References==
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