Rayman (cancelled Sega 32X port) - Revision history

Hunchman801: Added language links

2026-03-08T11:48:42Z

Added language links

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

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

Boomboleros7: Language link

2025-10-08T19:08:37Z

Language link

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	{{Cancelled Rayman games}}		{{Cancelled Rayman games}}

			[[fr:Rayman (version 32X)]]

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

Retrofuge: Changed the link to a video which shows the full video without the Jaguar footage.

2024-04-15T20:30:11Z

Changed the link to a video which shows the full video without the Jaguar footage.

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[https://~~youtu~~.be/~~5Dv_rylhAcs~~?si=~~xVKrQeeb5SgjQ4pM~~ Video of the game at E3 1995 ~~(first 30 seconds only, the rest of the footage showing an HUD appears to be the Jaguar version due to the music that can be heard)~~]		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls3SNNn8c78 Video of the game at E3 1995]

	==References==		==References==

Retrofuge: Added Sega Magazin, German publication which gives different release date, could be a mistake from the publication. But it's interesting to add. I will want to look for more evidence for it though.

2023-09-26T11:02:19Z

Added Sega Magazin, German publication which gives different release date, could be a mistake from the publication. But it's interesting to add. I will want to look for more evidence for it though.

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	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]]		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]]		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>		</gallery>

RayCarrot: There is no evidence to suggest it would have been a Jaguar port. On the contrary everything points to it being a port of the PS1/Saturn versions.

2023-09-21T07:16:33Z

There is no evidence to suggest it would have been a Jaguar port. On the contrary everything points to it being a port of the PS1/Saturn versions.

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	==Magazine previews==		==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. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> 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>		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>

	<gallery style=text-align:center;>		<gallery style=text-align:center;>
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	Ray32x-egm.png\|A small blurb from ''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' magazine issue 69		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.png\|Interview with [[Ubisoft]] developers about the 32X port
	Mega Force 36 page 52.png\|~~Mentions of the 32X version's identical nature to the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]]~~		Mega Force 36 page 52.png\|Interview where some technical details are shared
	Player One Issue 51.png\|''Player One'' issue 51		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 141 (July 1995).png\|Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot

Hunchman801 at 19:33, 20 September 2023

2023-09-20T19:33:13Z

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	{{Game		{{Game
	\|name=Rayman ~~(32X)~~		\| name = Rayman
	\| image=[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|~~225px~~\|center]]		\| image = [[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|320px\|center\|Rayman]]
	\| published by = [[Ubisoft]]		\| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
	\| developed by = [[Ubisoft]]		\| developed by = [[Ubisoft]]
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	\| genre = 2D platformer		\| genre = 2D platformer
	\| gameplay mode = Single player		\| gameplay mode = Single player
	\|platforms= 32X		\| 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.
	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==		==E3 1995 booth==
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	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.		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==		==Magazine previews==

Retrofuge at 00:21, 20 September 2023

2023-09-20T00:21:40Z

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	{{Game		{{Game
	\|name=Rayman (32X)		\|name=Rayman (32X)
	\| image=[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|~~250px~~\|center]]		\| image=[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|225px\|center]]
	\| published by = [[Ubisoft]]		\| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
	\| developed by = [[Ubisoft]]		\| developed by = [[Ubisoft]]
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	\| genre = 2D platformer		\| genre = 2D platformer
	\| gameplay mode = Single player		\| gameplay mode = Single player
			\|platforms= 32X
	}}		}}

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	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.		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.

	~~<br>~~
	==Magazine previews==		==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. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> 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>		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. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> 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>

Retrofuge at 00:14, 20 September 2023

2023-09-20T00:14:16Z

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	[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|~~thumb~~\|~~320px~~\|~~right~~\|~~A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995~~]]		{{Game
			\|name=Rayman (32X)
			\| image=[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|250px\|center]]
			\| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
			\| developed by = [[Ubisoft]]
			\| release date = June 1995 (cancelled)
			\| genre = 2D platformer
			\| gameplay mode = Single player
			}}


	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.		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.
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	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.		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.

			<br>
	==Magazine previews==		==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. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> 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>		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. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> 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>

Hunchman801 at 10:12, 18 September 2023

2023-09-18T10:12:21Z

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	[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|thumb\|320px\|right\|A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995.]]		[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp\|thumb\|320px\|right\|A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995]]

	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 Issue 68 (March 1995)</ref> However, both 32X and 3DO ports would end up getting cancelled.

			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==		==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.		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.		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==		==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. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> 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>
	~~Although 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 ~~many backgrounds~~ present in the only screenshot. ~~However, it's~~ noted in an interview in Mega Force magazine; the game would be based on Atari Jaguar version ~~of game. Thus~~, making it an near identical port.<ref>Mega Force #36 (February 1995)</ref> A small preview mentioning port ~~would be~~ in ~~a ''~~Next Wave'' ~~section of~~ Electronic Monthly Gaming ~~Issue~~ 69.<ref>Electronic Monthly Gaming ~~Issue~~ 69 (April 1995)</ref>

	<gallery style=text-align:center;>		<gallery style=text-align:center;>
	Joypad Issue 40 (March 1995).jpg\|A French magazine preview showing an a unfinished black background in one shot		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 ~~EGM~~ magazine		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.png\|Interview with [[Ubisoft]] developers about the 32X port
	Mega Force 36 page 52.png\|Mentions of the 32X version identical nature to the Atari Jaguar version		Mega Force 36 page 52.png\|Mentions of the 32X version's identical nature to the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]]
	Player One Issue 51.png\|Player One ~~Issue~~ 51		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 141 (July 1995).png\|Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot
	Console Plus No 45 page 142 (July 1995).png\|~~In the~~ same article ~~will show~~ some development process of the game, with concept art of Space Mama and Mr Stone.		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 Atari Jaguar version.		GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png\|''Rayman'' 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)\|Atari Jaguar version]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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

	<gallery style=text-align:center;>		<gallery style=text-align:center;>
	Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Front.png		Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Front.png
	Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Back.png		Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Back.png
	Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Front.png		Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Front.png
	Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Back.png		Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Back.png
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Retrofuge at 22:36, 17 September 2023

2023-09-17T22:36:59Z

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	==Magazine previews==		==Magazine previews==

	Although 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 many backgrounds present in the only screenshot. However, it's noted in an interview in Mega Force magazine; the game would be based on Atari Jaguar version of game. Thus, making it an near identical port.<ref>Mega Force #36</ref> A small preview mentioning port would be in a ''Next Wave'' section of Electronic Monthly Gaming Issue 69.<ref>Electronic Monthly Gaming Issue 69 (April 1995)</ref>		Although 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 many backgrounds present in the only screenshot. However, it's noted in an interview in Mega Force magazine; the game would be based on Atari Jaguar version of game. Thus, making it an near identical port.<ref>Mega Force #36 (February 1995)</ref> A small preview mentioning port would be in a ''Next Wave'' section of Electronic Monthly Gaming Issue 69.<ref>Electronic Monthly Gaming Issue 69 (April 1995)</ref>

	<gallery style=text-align:center;>		<gallery style=text-align:center;>