Rayman Video Game Series
Popular among gamers (regardless of age) series of platformers with the friendly titular creature. The creator of the series is French game designer Michel Ancel. The brand is owned by Ubisoft, and its development is mainly supervised by the Ubisoft Montpellier studio.
The series debuted in 1995 with the game Rayman released for Atari Jaguar and PlayStation consoles (also ported to other hardware platforms). The second part - Rayman 2: The Great Escape - was released four years later and, unlike the two-dimensional original, switched to 3D. Due to a temporary decline in the popularity of platformers, after the release of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (2003), Ubisoft developers focused mainly on developing the side-series Rayman Rabbits, which over time evolved into a separate brand - Raving Raving Rabbids. For Rayman's next adventures, gamers had to wait until 2011. Rayman Origins was a kind of return to the roots of the series (among other things due to the 2D graphics).
The next installment of the series was released in 2013. Rayman Legends was the first production designed for eighth-generation consoles (Xbox One and PlayStation 4). The developers remained faithful to the basic premise, keeping the gameplay in 2D, while expanding the mechanics with special musical levels and implementing a smooth co-op mode, in which you could start playing with other players at any time. The game offered even more impressive graphic design, full of realistic particle effects.
The series also got a auto-runner spin-off series for mobile devices. The first title in this series was released in 2012 Rayman Jungle Run; a year later, another mobile game hit the market - Rayman Fiesta Run, not differing in concept from its predecessor. In 2015, it was decided to make the games intended for mobile devices more similar to the PC and console parts of the series. Rayman Adventures combined elements of auto-runner with mechanics characteristic of full-fledged installments, and some levels gained a more open character.
The action of the Rayman series is set in a fantastic world - Glade of Dreams. Its inhabitants are often threatened by various dangers (Robo-Pirates, Hoodmonger and others), which means that Rayman has his hands full. The friendly creature is distinguished by, among other things, invisibly connected body parts (head, hands and feet are not attached to the torso in any way) and unusual boxing skills.
The gameplay is focuses on the player's dexterity. They must demonstrate reflexes and good coordination by jumping between platforms, avoiding obstacles and traps. Fighting with opponents usually boils down to a few punches with boxing gloves. The fun is also varied by uncomplicated puzzles.
The Rayman series is one of Ubisoft's offerings accessible to everyone. A large percentage of players are children, hence the eye-catching extremely colorful locations, a simple control system and the lack of violence (even the fights are bloodless).
Rayman Series Evolution
2019
Rayman Mini
2017
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
2015
Rayman Adventures
2013
Rayman Fiesta Run
2013
Rayman Legends
2012
Rayman Jungle Run
2011
Rayman Origins
2011
Rayman 3D
2008
Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party
2007
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
2006
Rayman Raving Rabbids
2003
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
2001
Rayman Arena
1999
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
1995
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Rayman Mini
September 19, 2019
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The Rayman cycle spin-off is an auto runner production. In Rayman Mini, the main character is reduced to the size of an ant, allowing him to explore an unknown world and face completely new challenges. During the game, the hero moves to the right on his own, and we have to jump on platforms, avoid obstacles and attack enemies.
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Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
September 12, 2017
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The final edition of a popular 2013 platform game created by Ubisoft. In Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition, released exclusively on Nintendo Switch, the players get to follow the adventures of Rayman, who, accompanied by Globox and the Teensies, begins a long and dangerous journey through the unknown, once again taking the fate of the entire world on his shoulders. With the action presented from a side perspective, the game allows the players to explore consecutive locations, jump between platforms, avoid the omnipresent traps, and acquire new skills – keeping all this as the gameplay mechanics’ core. The acquired skills can be further utilized to reach seemingly inaccessible areas. Rayman Legends Definitive Edition features colorful and masterfully polished 2D visuals with a distinctive cartoonish style. In comparison to the original release, the Definitive Edition distinguishes itself through the additional content available only on Nintendo Switch.
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Rayman Adventures
December 3, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A colorful 2D platformer that continues the long-standing game series developed by the Ubisoft company. At the same time, it is the third installment designed with mobile platforms in mind. The story of Rayman Adventures revolves around a sacred tree growing in the middle of a magic forest. When the ancient eggs that sustain the tree are stolen, the task of bringing them back falls on no one else than the brave Rayman. Accompanied by the fearless Viking warrior Barbara, he sets off on a perilous journey. The game revolves around collecting the eggs and using their special powers in appropriate moments. Similarly to the previous Rayman mobile games, this one too is an auto runner, although this time the gameplay bears more similarities to the full-fledged installments in the series (namely, Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends). As its predecessors, the game is powered by UbiArt Framework game engine.
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Rayman Fiesta Run
November 7, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Continuation of a casual platform game dedicated mainly to owners of mobile devices. The title is a typical endelss runner in which, controlling the characters known from the Rayman series, we travel through short, full of obstacles and dangers levels, collecting the local currency Lumy.
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Rayman Legends
August 29, 2013
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
An action 2D platform game starring a sympathetic creature of a protagonist. The game was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and is the fifth full-fledged installment in the series created by Michel Ancel. This time the titular protagonist and his friend Globox must face nightmares which have created amazing worlds during the 100 years they have spent in the Crossroads of Dreams. Rayman must also free the Teensies captured by the clone of the deceptive Magician. Gameplay mechanics and the visual style of Rayman Legends are similar to the mechanics and style of the previous Rayman game (Rayman Origins). The new features in the game include musical levels and a system that allows other players to freely join the game in split-screen cooperation mode.
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Rayman Jungle Run
September 18, 2012
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Spin-off of a popular platformer with Rayman in the lead role, which debuted first on mobile devices. In this part of the game we travel through 70 fabulously colorful levels, located in 7 different worlds, and the aim of the game is to get the best possible result on each of them.
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Rayman Origins
November 15, 2011
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional platform game, the gameplay of which references classic installments of the series. The story of the game takes place before the events told in the first installment of the series. The action of the game takes place in a fairytale realm called the Crossroads of Dream. When the world is threatened by an invasion of dark creatures called Hoodlums, the titular protagonist and his friends decide to save it. During the game the player will visit various fantasy realms, jump between numerous platforms (the action is shown from side perspective and the player can move in four directions), get past various traps, obtain new abilities and fight enemies encountered on the path. There is more than a dozen types of enemies, as well as much more powerful bosses. What's more, the game contains levels in which the protagonist mounts other creatures (for example a giant mosquito) and rides it through large areas. Cooperation mode is a novelty in the series – it allows the player to complete all levels while accompanied by up to three friends. The colorful, beautiful graphics generated by UbiArt Framework are a valuable asset to the game. Colorful locations are accompanied by neatly-animated characters and a catchy soundtrack.
Steam
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Rayman 3D
March 25, 2011
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
The classic platformer genre, Rayman 2: The Great Escape, returns in an improved version to the Nintendo 3DS. As the title character we have to save ourselves from intergalactic pirates. The game offers full support for 3D technology and also uses a touchscreen with which the player activates special powers and moves around the menu.
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Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party
November 14, 2008
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party is another part of Rayman's struggle with the unruly Daughters, who, without abandoning their plan to take control of the world, this time try to achieve it through one of the most popular media - television.
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Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
November 15, 2007
Action.
Rayman: Crazy Daughters 2 is a continuation of the skill game Rayman Raving Rabbids, produced in 2006 by Ubisoft Entertainment. Originally the title was supposed to be released only on Wii and Dual Screen consoles, but after the release of the game on Nintendo platforms, the authors decided to make an exception for PC owners and released the Crazy Daughters 2 also on the PC.
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Rayman Raving Rabbids
November 19, 2006
Action, LAN, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.
Rayman Raving Rabbids is a spin-off version of the popular series of 3D platformers, containing 70 mini-games prepared by the development team of Ubisoft concern. This time, the title character, whose actions are directed by the player, has to face crazy daughters who have invaded the peaceful Land of Dreams.
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Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge
March 15, 2005
Arcade, 2.5D, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Direct continuation of the popular platformer, Rayman 3, released exclusively on Game Boy Advance console only. This time our friendly hero will have to face the recent enemy Andre again. The stake is the fate of his friend Globox, and the whole world!
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Rayman DS
March 11, 2005
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Rayman DS is a classic platoform, combining 2D and 3D elements, in which we have forty-five different worlds to visit - waterfalls, caves and pirates' hideouts. In the game we move, of course, the title Rayman.
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Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
February 15, 2003
Arcade, Humorous, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.
The third installment in the series of adventures of the eponymous friendly hero. Released for PC Windows and consoles, the game is an action platformer. Rayman and his friends, Globox and Murfy, have to face the army of Hoodlums. As you play, you explore new, colorful locations, from beautiful, magical places to ruined areas inhabited by hostile creatures. Visually, the game looks better than the second installment — the textures and animations have been improved. The Game Boy Advance release, however, is a 2D platform game utilizing a side view perspective. In this edition, you need to find a cure for Globox, who accidentally swallowed the evil Dark Lum Lord. It is also worth noting that the production is among the visually best ones for Nintendo handhelds.
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Rayman Rush
July 8, 2002
Arcade, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
A side-by-side version of a popular series of platform games, in which the player races with another player or with artificial intelligence on routes inspired by locations known from previous parts of the cycle. The title offers seven playable characters, five game modes and eleven tracks. This is a simplified version of Rayman M released for other hardware platforms.
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Rayman Arena
November 27, 2001
Arcade, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
Rayman Arena is an arcade game created for multiplayer gameplay, which is a spin-off production from the Rayman series. Developers from the Ubisoft concern have prepared two variants of fun, in which via LAN or the Internet you can race or fight against other players, embodying your favorite characters from the universe of the Land of Dreams. In some markets the game was released under the title Rayman M.
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Rayman 2 Revolution
December 22, 2000
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Improved version of the famous platformer with the title character in the lead role. The new edition is characterized by a nicer audiovisual setting.
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Rayman 2: The Great Escape
November 4, 1999
Arcade, 3D Platformers, PSOne Classics, Singleplayer, TPP.
Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a continuation of Michelangel's 1995 console platformer. This time the title character has to deal with mechanical pirates who have mastered the peaceful Land of Dreams. The player's task is to help Rayman regain his lost power and free his friends from the invaders' hands. The game was produced by Ubisoft and uses a 3D graphic engine.
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Rayman Brain Games
December 31, 1996
Arcade, 2D, Educational, Platformers, Singleplayer.
Educational game created on the wave of success of Rayman game. The creators managed to combine the original mechanics of a colourful platformer with educational values, thanks to which the kids intuitively improve their skills in Polish language and mathematics while playing.
Rayman
September 1, 1995
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, PSOne Classics, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A colourful platformer, which gave rise to the popular series with Rayman in the lead role. Our friendly hero sets out to help the inhabitants of the Dreamland, imprisoned by the insidious Mr. Darek. In order to defeat him, he has to travel through six different and dangerous worlds.
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Rayman Series News
Rayman's Great Return Currently in Early Development. Team Behind Game Receives Support from Brand's Creator
Ubisoft confirmed that a new installment of the Rayman brand is in development. Series creator Michel Ancel is helping with it.
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October 24, 2024
Rayman's Great Return Currently in Early Development. Team Behind Game Receives Support from Brand's Creator
Ubisoft confirmed that a new installment of the Rayman brand is in development. Series creator Michel Ancel is helping with it.
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October 24, 2024
'We'd be Crazy Not to Take This Opportunity,' Says Ubisoft Developer About New Rayman Game
The creative director of Mario+Rabbids admitted in a recent interview that one of his dreams would be to create a full-fledged Rayman game.
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October 8, 2023
Rayman Origins Giveaway Possible
Ubisoft may organize a giveaway of Rayman Origins on PC. The action is sait to begin tomorrow and run until December 22.
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December 13, 2021