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==Plot==
==Plot==
Taking place supposedly a short while after the events in ''Rayman 3'', [[Globox]]'s body is once again invaded by [[André]] the [[Black Lum]] while [[Rayman]] is asleep, and now they have to search for each other. Meanwhile, the [[Hoodlum]]s have been ordered to clone the body of [[Reflux]] and once again attempt to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]].
Taking place supposedly a short while after the events in ''Rayman 3'', the games begins with Rayman and Globox sleeping in the Fairy Council, when Globox's dreams are disturbed by the memory of him swallowing the Black Lum Andre. He is awakened by a strange sound, and goes off to search for its source (it is possible he was captured by the Hoodlums, since he is later seen in the Bog of Murk, seemingly trapped). Later, Rayman wakes up to find his pal missing, and goes off to look for Globox.


The following text is a transcription from the game's manual:
As he journeys onward, Rayman is told by Murfy that the Hoodlums are trying to clone Reflux:the other main rival of Rayman 3, and that the clone is lum juice-powered. Before he finally meets up with Globox, he must destroy the Infernal Machine, which basically makes the potent lum juice.


''When [[Globox]], [[Rayman]]'s devoted partner, mysteriously vanishes, [[Rayman]] will search from the top of [[Clearleaf forest]] to the bottom of the [[Heart of the World]] to rescue his friend from whatever evil has swept him away.
Meanwhile, in the Bog of Murk, Globox is unknowingly being slowly taken over by Andre, and this is apparent by Globox's sudden mood swings in which he become condensending, aggressive, and just plain mean. Later, when he and Rayman are reunited, Andre often insults Rayman or the feeble attempts of the Hoodlums ("meddlesome loser" and "Lame-man" are some of the jeers he throws at Rayman). However Rayman, unused to Globox being a jerk, or smart in any way, simply does not hear most of it, though at one point he asks Globox if he was hit in the head.


So roll up your sleeves and join [[Rayman]] in a harrowing quest throughout many lands in search of his missing compadre. Join [[Globox]] as he frantically seeks escape from the dark nightmares and sinister voices that haunt and confuse him. Join [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] as, together, they endeavor to prevent the [[Dark Lum]] [[Andre]] from overpowering them both in time to complete his most diabolical scheme yet!
As they continue through the lands they must save the Teensies and defeat a couple of bosses (Begoniax Bayou and Pit of Endless Fire are the boss levels [excluding Infernal Machine and Reflux's Lair]). In the Pit of Endless Fire, after the defeat of the Firemonster, Andre takes full control of Globox and announces his return.


The quest begins as [[Rayman]] heads to the [[Fairy Council]], seeking wise-fly [[Murphy]], whose advice he needs if he is to complete his most dangerous expedition!''
When Rayman finally encounters the cloned Reflux and defeats him, Globox appears as Andre's black spirit flutters away through Globox's mouth, and he awakes his full self, even asking if he missed breakfast. The story ends with the pair walking off into the forest.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==

Revision as of 04:24, 26 March 2014

Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge
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Published by Ubisoft
Developed by Digital Eclipse/Backbone Entertainment

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Release date 2005
Genre Isometric Platformer
Gameplay mode Single player
Platforms Game Boy Advance
Ratings 3+ (PEGI)
Distribution media Cartridge
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Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge is a spin-off isometric platform game based on Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc that was released exclusively for the Game Boy Advance in 2005. It is the first and only game (as of 2011) in the Rayman series to be played from an isometric viewpoint in what appears to be a 2D environment, while using 3D sprites.

Plot

Taking place supposedly a short while after the events in Rayman 3, the games begins with Rayman and Globox sleeping in the Fairy Council, when Globox's dreams are disturbed by the memory of him swallowing the Black Lum Andre. He is awakened by a strange sound, and goes off to search for its source (it is possible he was captured by the Hoodlums, since he is later seen in the Bog of Murk, seemingly trapped). Later, Rayman wakes up to find his pal missing, and goes off to look for Globox.

As he journeys onward, Rayman is told by Murfy that the Hoodlums are trying to clone Reflux:the other main rival of Rayman 3, and that the clone is lum juice-powered. Before he finally meets up with Globox, he must destroy the Infernal Machine, which basically makes the potent lum juice.

Meanwhile, in the Bog of Murk, Globox is unknowingly being slowly taken over by Andre, and this is apparent by Globox's sudden mood swings in which he become condensending, aggressive, and just plain mean. Later, when he and Rayman are reunited, Andre often insults Rayman or the feeble attempts of the Hoodlums ("meddlesome loser" and "Lame-man" are some of the jeers he throws at Rayman). However Rayman, unused to Globox being a jerk, or smart in any way, simply does not hear most of it, though at one point he asks Globox if he was hit in the head.

As they continue through the lands they must save the Teensies and defeat a couple of bosses (Begoniax Bayou and Pit of Endless Fire are the boss levels [excluding Infernal Machine and Reflux's Lair]). In the Pit of Endless Fire, after the defeat of the Firemonster, Andre takes full control of Globox and announces his return.

When Rayman finally encounters the cloned Reflux and defeats him, Globox appears as Andre's black spirit flutters away through Globox's mouth, and he awakes his full self, even asking if he missed breakfast. The story ends with the pair walking off into the forest.

Gameplay

Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge uses an isometric dimension.

Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge's gameplay uses some elements from Rayman 3, including the score counter and the Combo-mode, Teensie cages and Laser-Washing Powder cans. Hoodlums and other enemies from Rayman 3 are also encountered. The difference is that Lums, namely Yellow, Red, Green and Blue Lums, are collected as well as gems. In each level, there is a certain number of Yellow Lums to collect, and typically there are four cages to break, both of which are counted down; the more the player collects and the higher he or she scores, the more likely he or she is to gain up to three Murfy Stamps, which are needed to unlock bonus levels.

In a few levels, Globox is a playable character, though he cannot fight the same way as Rayman, or go near the Hoodlums (because he is afraid of them, he will automatically run a short distance away from), unless he drinks a keg of plum juice, which will send him in a trance and have the confidence to attack enemies. Sometimes Rayman and Globox can be played in the same level, though the player will have to switch characters for the right tasks, and the level cannot be exited unless both characters meet each other at the exit.

The game is also the only known platforming game which displays a full map of the level Rayman is currently exploring, that pinpoints his current position and the exit, as well as the locations of the Teensie cages.

Levels

Gallery

Box art

Screenshots gallery

Trivia

  • On the North American box art of the game, there is a typographical error whereby the apostrophe is placed between the word ‘Hoodlum’ and the letter ‘s’, making the subtitle seem as if there is only one Hoodlum rather than a group of them.
  • Although this is not a Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3 (but rather, a direct sequel), it does mark many Rayman 3 characters' first and only appearance on handheld, many of which were absent from the actual Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3. These characters include Reflux, Romeo (referred to as Doc), and Begoniax (though there was a level in the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3 called Swamps of Begoniax but the character never actually appeared). It is possibly André's first appearance in a handheld game, although the Black Lum swallowed by Globox in Rayman 3 may be him, simply unnamed and with a smaller role. André does not strictly appear in this game, as he merely possesses Globox.
  • There is a curious inconsistency in Romeo's appearance in this game. He gives his name as "Doc" not Romeo, and Rayman does not appear to recognise him, despite meeting him in Rayman 3.
  • On the first level, Rayman tells Murphy that he has been able to use his helicopter power all his life. However, he did not have that ability at the start of the first game.

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