Rayman (cancelled Sega 32X port)

A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995.

A port of 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 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 Atari Jaguar version would be slated for release of June 1995. 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

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. A small preview mentioning port would be in a Next Wave section of Electronic Monthly Gaming Issue 69.

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  A French magazine preview showing an a unfinished black background in one shot
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  A small blurb from EGM magazine
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  Player One Issue 51
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  Rayman 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the Atari Jaguar version.

Promotional material

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.

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External links

• 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)