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{{quote|text="[[Rabbids]]" have existed in [[Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]] for a long time. These [[rabbids]] were so docile that they were constantly chased and insulted by the other species. One day, the [[rabbids]] completely disappeared from the face of the earth. No one knew what had happened to them. But today, they're back and they want revenge for the way they were treated. A varitable army of [[rabbids]] is about to take over the world. This time, [[Rayman]] is going to have find an ingenious way of beating the [[rabbids]]. He's going to have to use various disguises - gangster, punk, rocker, granny and funky - to trick this enemy. Will he be able to save the world once again?|sign=Manual|source=''Rayman Raving Rabbids''}}
{{Game
{{Game
| name = ''Rayman Raving Rabbids''
| name = Rayman Raving Rabbids
| image = [[Image:RRR GBA.jpg|center|250px]]
| image = [[Image:RRR GBA.jpg|center|250px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = Visual Impact Productions
| developed by = Visual Impact Productions
| designed by = David Juhens
| designed by = David Juhens
| soundtrack by = Will Loconto and Manu Bachet (musical arrangements)
| soundtrack by = Will Loconto and Manu Bachet <small>(musical arrangements)</small>
| release date = 2006
| release date =
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 14th November, 2006<br>
[[File:Australia.png|16px]] 7th December, 2006<br>
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 8th December, 2006<br>
| genre = 2D platformer
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| gameplay mode = Single player
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}}
}}


'''''Rayman Raving Rabbids''''' is a handheld version of the first ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' game that was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006. Unlike [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|the console version of the game]], it is a 2D platformer that is in the same vein as [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' on the Game Boy Advance]], and it is notable for being the last game in the ''Rayman'' series to be released for this handheld. It is also the only Rabbids game for Game Boy Advance.
'''''Rayman Raving Rabbids''''' is a 2D sidescrolling platform game that was released exclusively for the Game Boy Advance in 2006. With a traditional adventure story and gameplay that is almost identical to that of [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' on the Game Boy Advance]], it stands in sharp contrast to the other iterations of ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', almost all of which are minigame-based party games. It is the last game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] to be released for the Game Boy Advance, and the only ''[[Rabbids (series)|Rabbids]]'' game for the system.
 
This game's story and enemies are taken from Ubisoft Montpellier's cancelled ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' platformer, while its artistic style and environments are taken from Phoenix Interactive's cancelled ''[[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'' prototype.


==Plot==
==Plot==
[[Rayman]] is having a nap when the [[Rabbid]]s suddenly appear and take [[Rayman]] to a jail cell somewhere in [[Dark (world)|the Dark world]], taking away his hands. With the help of [[Murfy]], he manages to get his hands back and escape the jail, but not before fighting [[Pink]]'s new toy: a giant [[Antitoon]]-like machine. After defeating it, [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]] comes and gives Rayman a [[Gangsta]] costume which he can use to stomp the ground. At the village, Ly tells Rayman how the [[Rabbid]]s used to be sweet, innocent creatures who were so kind the other animals made fun of them. Eventually the Rabbids could not take this anymore and planned their revenge. Rayman travels through five different worlds, beating the Rabbids and collecting more costumes, and eventually faces the [[Rabbids' Mothership]]. Rayman stops the mothership and brings peace back to [[the valley]].
[[Rayman]] is having a nap when the [[Rabbid]]s suddenly appear and take [[Rayman]] to a jail cell somewhere in [[Dark (world)|the Dark world]], taking away his hands. With the help of [[Murfy]], he manages to get his hands back and escape the jail, but not before fighting [[Pink]]'s new toy: a giant [[Antitoon]]-like machine. After defeating it, [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]] comes and gives Rayman a Gangsta costume which he can use to stomp the ground. At the village, Ly tells Rayman how the [[Rabbid]]s used to be sweet, innocent creatures who were so kind the other animals made fun of them. Eventually the Rabbids could not take this anymore and planned their revenge. Rayman travels through five different worlds, beating the Rabbids and collecting more costumes, and eventually faces the [[Rabbids' Mothership]]. Rayman stops the mothership and brings peace back to [[the valley]].


==Characters==
==Characters==
[[File:RRR1 GBA victory.PNG|frame|right|class=sprite|[[Murfy]], [[Rayman]] and [[Ly the Fairy]] at the conclusion of the game]]
*'''[[Rayman]]:''' Rayman is back to save [[the Glade of Dreams]] yet again. In this adventure, he must make use of all-new powers and costumes in order to defeat the [[Rabbid]]s.
*'''[[Rayman]]:''' Rayman is back to save [[the Glade of Dreams]] yet again. In this adventure, he must make use of all-new powers and costumes in order to defeat the [[Rabbid]]s.
*'''[[Murfy]]:''' Murfy helps [[Rayman]] by telling him what to do in order to escape the Rabbids' dungeons. He is not as rude as he was in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'', but he is still very cheeky about some things.
*'''[[Murfy]]:''' Murfy helps [[Rayman]] by telling him what to do in order to escape the Rabbids' dungeons. He is not as rude as he was in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'', but he is still very cheeky about some things.
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*'''The [[Grand Minimus]] & the [[Teensies]]:''' The Teensies, like [[Globox]], only make a cameo appearance. By hitting a [[switch]], Rayman can free him from captivity.
*'''The [[Grand Minimus]] & the [[Teensies]]:''' The Teensies, like [[Globox]], only make a cameo appearance. By hitting a [[switch]], Rayman can free him from captivity.
*'''The [[Rabbid]]s:''' The Rabbids are the main enemies of the game. Long ago, they were kind and caring creatures, but the other animals made fun of them and they soon had enough. They have been planning their attack since ''[[Rayman 1]]'', and now they have finally struck.
*'''The [[Rabbid]]s:''' The Rabbids are the main enemies of the game. Long ago, they were kind and caring creatures, but the other animals made fun of them and they soon had enough. They have been planning their attack since ''[[Rayman 1]]'', and now they have finally struck.
==Gameplay==
The gameplay is very similar to [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], although somewhat simplified, with fewer, shorter levels. The free-roaming hubs are replaced by simple world maps for each of the 5 worlds in the game. Moving between the worlds is accomplished through portals in the main level. Once a boss level in a given world is completed, the portal to the next one is unlocked.
Most of the levels are set in classic 2D platformer style. A few of them are time-based and must be completed before the timer runs out or else restarted. The other levels contain a traditional mix of platforming, trap-dodging and enemies. Some levels feature time-based 3D kart racing (another concept returning from [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' for the Game Boy Advance]]).
Each world contains 4 levels (with the exception of [[Sweets (world)|The Sweets World]] which has 5), plus one boss level accessible at the end of the world. All levels but the boss levels contain [[Yellow Lum]]s, either 50 or 100 of them. Most of the levels (not including the time-based ones) also contain [[Cage]]s to break (always 5 per level). The levels always contain only a single phase, although sometimes it can be fairly long and have lums or cages in hidden or not easily accessible areas. Any level can be replayed an unlimited number of times to obtain lums and cages missed, although there does not seem to be any requirement to collect them all, other than for the sake of achievement. There is a total of 1550 [[Yellow Lum]]s (more than in any other Rayman game) and a total of 60 [[Cage]]s.
Rayman's powers in the game are almost identical to those in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], and include the [[Telescopic fist]], the [[Grappling fist]], [[Hanging]] and [[Helicopter]]. The [[Super helicopter]] power is available in select areas through [[Blue Lum]]s. However, the [[Bodyshot]] power from [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] as well as the [[Running]] power from [[Rayman 1]] and [[Rayman Advance]] are missing.
Additional powers are unlocked in the form of [[#Costumes|Costumes]]. The concept of Costumes resembles that of [[Laser-Washing Powder|Combat Fatigues]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
==Game records==
''Main article: [[List of Rayman records#Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|List of Rayman records]]''
The Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' has a time attack mode which unlocks once a few levels are completed.


==Levels==
==Levels==
[[Image:Child World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|[[Child (world)|The Child world]]]]
[[Image:Child World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|class=sprite|[[Child (world)|The Child world]]]]
===[[Child (world)|Child]]===
===[[Child (world)|Child]]===
* [[Child's Play]]
* [[Child's Play]]
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* [[Celestial Castle]]
* [[Celestial Castle]]


[[Image:Forest World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|[[Forest (world)|The Forest world]]]]
[[Image:Forest World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|class=sprite|[[Forest (world)|The Forest world]]]]
===[[Forest (world)|Forest]]===
===[[Forest (world)|Forest]]===
* [[Dream Forest (Rayman Raving Rabbids)|Dream Forest]] (not to be confused with [[the Dream Forest]] from the [[Rayman 1|original ''Rayman'' game]])
* [[Dream Forest (Rayman Raving Rabbids)|Dream Forest]] (not to be confused with [[the Dream Forest]] from the [[Rayman 1|original ''Rayman'' game]])
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* [[Hidden Burrow]]
* [[Hidden Burrow]]


[[Image:Organic_Caves_World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|[[Organic Cave|The Organic Cave]]]]
[[Image:Organic_Caves_World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|class=sprite|[[Organic Cave|The Organic Cave]]]]
===[[Organic Cave]]===
===[[Organic Cave]]===
* [[Stomach Circuit]]
* [[Stomach Circuit]]
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* [[The Sticky Lair]]
* [[The Sticky Lair]]


[[Image:Sweets World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|[[Sweets (world)|The Sweets world]]]]
[[Image:Sweets World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|class=sprite|[[Sweets (world)|The Sweets world]]]]
===[[Sweets (world)|Sweets]]===
===[[Sweets (world)|Sweets]]===
* [[The Desert of Desserts]]
* [[The Desert of Desserts]]
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* [[Ginger-Bunny-Bread]]
* [[Ginger-Bunny-Bread]]


[[Image:Dark World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|[[Dark (world)|The Dark world]]]]
[[Image:Dark World.PNG|thumb|316px|right|class=sprite|[[Dark (world)|The Dark world]]]]
===[[Dark (world)|Dark]]===
===[[Dark (world)|Dark]]===
* [[Filthy Corridors]]
* [[Filthy Corridors]]
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==Costumes==
==Costumes==
After [[Rayman]] defeats a boss, he is awarded with a medal that represents a costume he may need to change into in later levels. However, Rayman cannot use his standard powers while wearing one of these.  
After [[Rayman]] defeats a boss, he is awarded with a medal that represents a [[Skin|costume]] he may need to change into in later levels. However, [[Rayman]] cannot use his standard powers while wearing one of these.


* '''Gangsta:''' Acquired after beating the Antitoon Robot. This costumes allowed [[Rayman]] to stomp on things.
* '''Gangster:''' Has a very powerful jump, enabling [[Rayman]] to break or smash certain elements on the ground.
* '''Punk:''' Allows [[Rayman]] to cover objects and defeat enemies with chewing gum.
* '''Punk:''' Can glue objects or enemies with the help of his chewing gum.
* '''Grandmother:''' Drops a carrot on the ground to distract enemies.
* '''Grandmother:''' Drops carrots on the ground, which distract the [[Rabbids]] while they eat them.
* '''Rocker:''' Unleashed a powerful close-up attack with his guitar.
* '''Rocker:''' Capable of very powerful close attacks with his guitar.
* '''Funky:''' Has a more powerful fist attack than Rayman's [[Super fist]].
* '''Funky:''' Has a glowing fist, even stronger than [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist|Super Fist]].
{|
|-
| [[File:RRR GBA Costume selection.png|thumb|left|class=sprite|The costume selection.]]
| [[File:RRR GBA Funky.png|thumb|center|class=sprite|The Funky costume.]]
| [[File:RRR GBA Gangster.png|thumb|right|class=sprite|The Gangster costume.]]
|-
| [[File:RRR GBA Grandmother.png|thumb|left|class=sprite|The Grandmother costume.]]
| [[File:RRR GBA Punk.png|thumb|center|class=sprite|The Punk costume.]]
| [[File:RRR GBA Rocker.png|thumb|right|class=sprite|The Rocker costume.]]
|}
 
== Unused artwork ==
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RRR GBA - Unused Vignette 1.png
RRR GBA - Unused Vignette 2.png
</gallery>


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
* At the beginning of the game, [[Rayman]] loses his hands similarly to ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]''.
* At the beginning of the game, [[Rayman]] loses his hands similarly to ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
* The name of the [[dream forest (Rayman Raving Rabbids)|dream forest]] in this game is very similar to that of the [[Dream Forest]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], but the two should not be confused.
* The name of the [[Dream Forest (Rayman Raving Rabbids)|Dream Forest]] in this game is very similar to that of [[the Dream Forest]] in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], but the two should not be confused.
* As the game is a later title in the Game Boy Advance library, it is the first game in the ''Rayman'' series for the handheld console to carry an in-game health and safety warning at the beginning of the game, after the language selection screen.
* As the game is a later title in the Game Boy Advance library, it is the first game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] for the handheld console to carry an in-game health and safety warning at the beginning of the game, after the language selection screen.
* As there is little story to the Raving Rabbids series of Rayman games, it is easy to place the continuity of this game at any time during the Rabbids invasion of Rayman's world. Perhaps it is set after TV Party (the last Rabbids game to feature Rayman), as it seems to depict Rayman's defeat of the Rabbids, which is not shown in any other game. It is unlikely that this was the developers intention, however, as the game was released two years prior to TV Party. What also makes it debatable are the repeated story lines from other games, including Rayman being captured by the Rabbids and loosing his hands, which also happens in the Wii Rayman Raving Rabbids and Hoodlum Havoc respectively.


==External links==
==External links==
[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=27877B1EED24F3D9 ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' for Game Boy Advance playthrough at YouTube]
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=27877B1EED24F3D9 ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' for Game Boy Advance playthrough at YouTube]
 
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Revision as of 19:55, 4 October 2020

"Rabbids" have existed in Rayman's world for a long time. These rabbids were so docile that they were constantly chased and insulted by the other species. One day, the rabbids completely disappeared from the face of the earth. No one knew what had happened to them. But today, they're back and they want revenge for the way they were treated. A varitable army of rabbids is about to take over the world. This time, Rayman is going to have find an ingenious way of beating the rabbids. He's going to have to use various disguises - gangster, punk, rocker, granny and funky - to trick this enemy. Will he be able to save the world once again?
—Manual, Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rayman Raving Rabbids
RRR GBA.jpg
Published by Ubisoft
Developed by Visual Impact Productions

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Designed by David Juhens
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Written by {{{written by}}}
Soundtrack by Will Loconto and Manu Bachet (musical arrangements)

Release date United States of America(USA).png 14th November, 2006

Australia.png 7th December, 2006
European Union.png 8th December, 2006

Genre 2D platformer
Gameplay mode Single player
Platforms Game Boy Advance
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Rayman Raving Rabbids is a 2D sidescrolling platform game that was released exclusively for the Game Boy Advance in 2006. With a traditional adventure story and gameplay that is almost identical to that of Rayman 3 on the Game Boy Advance, it stands in sharp contrast to the other iterations of Rayman Raving Rabbids, almost all of which are minigame-based party games. It is the last game in the Rayman series to be released for the Game Boy Advance, and the only Rabbids game for the system.

This game's story and enemies are taken from Ubisoft Montpellier's cancelled Rayman Raving Rabbids platformer, while its artistic style and environments are taken from Phoenix Interactive's cancelled Rayman 4 prototype.

Plot

Rayman is having a nap when the Rabbids suddenly appear and take Rayman to a jail cell somewhere in the Dark world, taking away his hands. With the help of Murfy, he manages to get his hands back and escape the jail, but not before fighting Pink's new toy: a giant Antitoon-like machine. After defeating it, Ly comes and gives Rayman a Gangsta costume which he can use to stomp the ground. At the village, Ly tells Rayman how the Rabbids used to be sweet, innocent creatures who were so kind the other animals made fun of them. Eventually the Rabbids could not take this anymore and planned their revenge. Rayman travels through five different worlds, beating the Rabbids and collecting more costumes, and eventually faces the Rabbids' Mothership. Rayman stops the mothership and brings peace back to the valley.

Characters

Murfy, Rayman and Ly the Fairy at the conclusion of the game
  • Rayman: Rayman is back to save the Glade of Dreams yet again. In this adventure, he must make use of all-new powers and costumes in order to defeat the Rabbids.
  • Murfy: Murfy helps Rayman by telling him what to do in order to escape the Rabbids' dungeons. He is not as rude as he was in Rayman 3, but he is still very cheeky about some things.
  • Ly the Fairy: Ly is a magical fairy who gives Rayman new costumes with powers that will help him throughout his adventure.
  • Globox: Globox only makes a cameo in this game. At the first level in the jail cell, Rayman can free him from captivity by hitting a switch.
  • The Grand Minimus & the Teensies: The Teensies, like Globox, only make a cameo appearance. By hitting a switch, Rayman can free him from captivity.
  • The Rabbids: The Rabbids are the main enemies of the game. Long ago, they were kind and caring creatures, but the other animals made fun of them and they soon had enough. They have been planning their attack since Rayman 1, and now they have finally struck.

Gameplay

The gameplay is very similar to the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3, although somewhat simplified, with fewer, shorter levels. The free-roaming hubs are replaced by simple world maps for each of the 5 worlds in the game. Moving between the worlds is accomplished through portals in the main level. Once a boss level in a given world is completed, the portal to the next one is unlocked.

Most of the levels are set in classic 2D platformer style. A few of them are time-based and must be completed before the timer runs out or else restarted. The other levels contain a traditional mix of platforming, trap-dodging and enemies. Some levels feature time-based 3D kart racing (another concept returning from Rayman 3 for the Game Boy Advance).

Each world contains 4 levels (with the exception of The Sweets World which has 5), plus one boss level accessible at the end of the world. All levels but the boss levels contain Yellow Lums, either 50 or 100 of them. Most of the levels (not including the time-based ones) also contain Cages to break (always 5 per level). The levels always contain only a single phase, although sometimes it can be fairly long and have lums or cages in hidden or not easily accessible areas. Any level can be replayed an unlimited number of times to obtain lums and cages missed, although there does not seem to be any requirement to collect them all, other than for the sake of achievement. There is a total of 1550 Yellow Lums (more than in any other Rayman game) and a total of 60 Cages.

Rayman's powers in the game are almost identical to those in the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3, and include the Telescopic fist, the Grappling fist, Hanging and Helicopter. The Super helicopter power is available in select areas through Blue Lums. However, the Bodyshot power from the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3 as well as the Running power from Rayman 1 and Rayman Advance are missing.

Additional powers are unlocked in the form of Costumes. The concept of Costumes resembles that of Combat Fatigues in Rayman 3.

Game records

Main article: List of Rayman records

The Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids has a time attack mode which unlocks once a few levels are completed.

Levels

Child

Forest

Organic Cave

Sweets

Dark

Costumes

After Rayman defeats a boss, he is awarded with a medal that represents a costume he may need to change into in later levels. However, Rayman cannot use his standard powers while wearing one of these.

  • Gangster: Has a very powerful jump, enabling Rayman to break or smash certain elements on the ground.
  • Punk: Can glue objects or enemies with the help of his chewing gum.
  • Grandmother: Drops carrots on the ground, which distract the Rabbids while they eat them.
  • Rocker: Capable of very powerful close attacks with his guitar.
  • Funky: Has a glowing fist, even stronger than Rayman's Super Fist.
The costume selection.
The Funky costume.
The Gangster costume.
The Grandmother costume.
The Punk costume.
The Rocker costume.

Unused artwork

Trivia

  • At the beginning of the game, Rayman loses his hands similarly to Rayman 3.
  • The name of the Dream Forest in this game is very similar to that of the Dream Forest in the original Rayman game, but the two should not be confused.
  • As the game is a later title in the Game Boy Advance library, it is the first game in the Rayman series for the handheld console to carry an in-game health and safety warning at the beginning of the game, after the language selection screen.

External links