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{{Game
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp|320px|center|Rayman]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft]]
| release date = June 1995 (cancelled)
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = 32X
}}

A '''port of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']]''' was being developed for Sega's 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis before quietly being shelved. This port was one of two planned ports that were cancelled, the other being a port to the 3DO. It was mentioned in magazines in the first half of 1995, as well as in promotional material for [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] touting it as one of five ports [[Ubisoft]] had planned for the at-the-time next generation of gaming consoles. The port and the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]] would be slated for release of June 1995.<ref>''GamePro'' #68 (March 1995), [[:File:GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png]]</ref> However, both 32X and 3DO ports would end up getting cancelled.

==E3 1995 booth==
Although it is unknown how far along the 32X port got before its ultimate cancellation, it did get far enough that it was given its own booth at E3 1995. This is the only confirmed gameplay of the 32X build that has been found.

The most noticeable feature in this port is that the background has two unique layers of artwork with parallax scrolling that are not seen in any other versions of the game.

==Magazine previews==
The 32X port was mentioned in several previews, mostly in French gaming magazine publications. However, the game has shown to be in very early stages, not having a finished background present in the only screenshot. A small preview mentioning the port was published in the "Next Wave" section of ''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' issue 69.<ref>''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' #69 (April 1995), [[:File:Ray32x-egm.png]]</ref>

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Joypad Issue 40 (March 1995).jpg|A French magazine preview showing an unfinished black background in one shot
Ray32x-egm.png|A small blurb from ''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' magazine issue 69
Mega Force 36.png|Interview with [[Ubisoft]] developers about the 32X port
Mega Force 36 page 52.png|Interview where some technical details are shared
Player One Issue 51.png|''Player One'' issue 51
Console Plus No 45 page 141 (July 1995).png|Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot
Console Plus No 45 page 142 (July 1995).png|The same article showing some development process of the game, with concept art of [[Space Mama]] and [[Mr Stone]]
GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png|''Rayman'' 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]]
Sega Magazin No23 (October 1995).png|German publication giving a later release date of October 1995 for the port alongside the Saturn version.
</gallery>

==Promotional material==
The port was also mentioned in promotional posters for ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', with the planned release date and in conjunction with the PC, Playstation, 3DO and Sega Saturn versions. While, 3DO was seemingly dropped after the first promotion. The mentions of the 32X port would be shown in second poster before silently getting cancelled. Reasons for cancellation are unknown.

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Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Front.png
Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Back.png
Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Front.png
Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Back.png
</gallery>

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls3SNNn8c78 Video of the game at E3 1995]

==References==
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{{Rayman series}}

{{Cancelled Rayman games}}

[[fr:Rayman (version 32X)]]
[[it:Rayman (porting per Sega 32X cancellato)]]

[[Category:2D platform games]]
[[Category:Prototype games]]
[[Category:Rayman games]]