Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
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Video Game (07 March, 2003)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc takes our hero Rayman on an epic journey through some of the most diverse worlds you've ever seen in a platform game, from the icy cliffs of the Summit of Fury to the bitter wasteland Moor of Mad Spirits. The story starts with a single lum gone bad, transforming all the lums in the universe--the resulting chaos threatens the lives of all creatures in Rayman's world and the very balance of good versus evil. Fight huge transforming bosses and whole armies, with more than 20 different types of enemies, including the Hoodlums, Evil Dark Lums, and the savage Knaaren, each with advanced AI and specific strengths and combat strategies.

The game features an all-new, time-based power system, imaginative means of transportation, and intense 3-D vertigo platforming action. You will journey through an extravagant living universe where each land has its own personality and is part of an epic dark cartoon fantasy adventure unlike anything Rayman has ever faced before. ... Read more

Reviews (15)

This almost beats Jak 3 and Ratchet 3!!!
This is really good. A must have for all platformer fans.

Gameplay 9.5/10

Music 10/10

SFX 8/10

Graphics 7.95/10

Overall 9/10

A lot of fun
its a very fun game almost matching up to dreamcasts rayman 2.It has lots of new powers like cool suits and cool bad guys and a different battle system which is cool.The graphics are cartoony but good and the music is cool and the voice of john liguazamo are sometimes really funny. Its pretty much a wacky fun game for any age so have fun.

Excellent game! Just 2 cons...
Everything's great for the most part! I've been Rayman gaming since the Playstation original. From there to Rayman 2: The Great Escape PC, to Rayman Arena PC, to this. And the PAL version Rayman Revolution Playstation2Platinum that doesn't work. I've won Rayman 1, 2, Arena, and 3. The hardest I won was Rayman 1. I won Rayman 3(R3) GameCube April 25th 2003 and have the GameCube, GameBoy Advance, and PC versions.

Story:

Trek through the fantasy world of Rayman! In his next adventure, Andre, the black lum lord(evil red lums changable through scaring them, red lums are also energy packed, useful info after the first half in the game), has changed all the red lums into black lums! Later, your best friend, Globox, a blue, fat, "toad-like" creature, swallows Andre or as Globox calls him, Andy, Rayman in the first half of the game must find a doctor who can help him cure Globox before the hoodlums catch him! Anyone who has played Rayman 2, Globox's first appearence, knows he was captured twice in that game...the second half, is before you first beat Reflux. After you beat him you can scare black lums(after being "K.O." in hoodlum form) into what were before, red lums! Even Andre! After the Desert of Knaaren, Andre comes out and tempts Reflux to steal the sceptor from Leptys(a statue; the king of the Knaaren), get it's energy and defeat Rayman! Can you save the world from this evil? Find out when you play Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc.

The cons...

1. It's quite short. I can beat the whole game within 1 day.
2. Michel Ancel didn't take part! Beyond Good & Evil (what he was working on then) was good but lots were disapointed he didn't help.

The pros...

1. This is a GBA-GC link game. Unlockable features for each.
GameBoy Advance:
I've got all lums and all levels completed. Here, depending on your lum amount, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, or all 1000 lums, unlock special mini-levels!
GameCube:
2 unlockable mini-games. 2D Madness, 2D Madness 2. How to get here? Load your game. Then highlight Bonus and press A. Go to minigames! 2 GBA/GC link games, Mad Trax and Wheelies, are only on GameCube.
2. Graphics are great! Realistic! To me, barely any game beats Mario at graphics but this does! Sadly, NO game so far beats Metroid Prime though. Animation is good and A.I. is better than most games!
3. Hidden secrets and areas to boost your score!
4. Participate in the Hall of Fame when finished the game! I'm on the GameCube Hall of Fame at rank 39 worldwide! 589681 points. Enter a special code on the RaymanZone website.
5. Score BIG combos! Combos work on almost every thing you can score with.
6. Cool, fun bosses! Like Masterkaag, Razoff, Reflux, The Horrible Machine(yep. that's it's name), and more!
7. Controls don't take forever to learn either. So you can have fun with the game without losing lifes not knowing controls!
8. Very fun game! Addicting and hard to put down!
9. Kinda humorous too! Andre LOVES plumjuice, so Globox is forced to drink it! Even though Globox is allergic to plumjuice!
10. Lots of enemies like Hoodblasters, Hoodmonger Officers, Hoodstormers, Grims, Grim Keepers, and many more!
11. This game has more than just walking around, knocking out hoodlums, you can ride in Rayman's shoe in some areas!
12. 5 powerups! Vortex, Heavy Metal Fist, Lockjaw, Shock Rocket, and Throttle Copter. Color-coded cans are found.
Green can-Vortex
Red can-Heavy Metal Fist
Blue can-Lockjaw
Orange can-Shock Rocket
Yellow can-Throttle Copter
They're more than just cans of laser detergent!
13. Great music! Hard to resist this kind of music! Each tune matches the level perfectly!
14. The game's levels are split into parts and auto-saves(if the feature is on. otherwise, you need to manually save. pause the game, go to save, save it on the memory card!). It even keeps the score!
15. Cages. Every 10 you bust, like Rayman 2, it expands your life bar!

More pros still!

Overall, about 4.80 of 5.00! Player's Choice edition is out! This is a must-have for ANY GameCube owner! Buy it now! Enjoy! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Rayman 3
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (07 March, 2003)
list price: $29.99
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Reviews (11)

Great game!
I recently reviewed Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc GameCube on the 29th. Now this. PC review pending. :P It seems a mixture of R1, R2, and R3. R1: A nice graphical side-scroller. R2: Most of the stuff comes from R2. But now you can see the hunchman again; even with powers! R3: Though the hoodlums are only seen in one level, that's why UBISoft(the company with the best games) simply named it Rayman 3. It isn't a Hoodlum Havoc if they're only seen in one level.
A tip: If you can't get past Rocky in Magmacosm, keep your lives together and be ready...Walk over to him so that if he was on the ground you'd be beside him. Let him fry you and as you go into the air*, punch his head, then avoid his attack.
Like I said reviewing the GameCube version, you can link up! It's fun! Get minigames for the GameCube and depending on lums, the GameBoy Advance version has minilevels. This is funner than it sounds!
(...)
The main picture, buy this game!

*You will lose a life each time shoot up his fire.

Good but..........
This game is great once you get the hang of it but after awhile it gets to easy the masters are also easy but overall i would buy this game

The best in the Triligy.
Rayman 3 is full of action packed fun!Killing bad guys has never been more exciting!The graphics are great and contolling Rayman is easy to learn. ... Read more

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Sales Rank: 6001
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure   

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (21 March, 2003)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc takes our hero Rayman on an epic journey through some of the most diverse worlds you've ever seen in a platform game, from the icy cliffs of the Summit of Fury to the bitter wasteland Moor of Mad Spirits. The story starts with a single lum gone bad, transforming all the lums in the universe--the resulting chaos threatens the lives of all creatures in Rayman's world and the very balance of good versus evil. Fight huge transforming bosses and whole armies, with more than 20 different types of enemies, including the Hoodlums, Evil Dark Lums, and the savage Knaaren, each with advanced AI and specific strengths and combat strategies.

The game features an all-new, time-based power system, imaginative means of transportation, and intense 3-D vertigo platforming action. You will journey through an extravagant living universe where each land has its own personality and is part of an epic dark cartoon fantasy adventure unlike anything Rayman has ever faced before. ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Not hard, but some parts KICKED BUT!!!
Basically, after winning the game, I pretty much played it for the bonus levels, because they were the easiest and most fun. In Rayman 2, I could select very specifically where I wanted to go in the 'worlds', so if there was a part I really liked, I didn't have to go through much to get there. Not the case with Rayman 3.I had to go through AT LEAST 15 minutes of occasionally anoying gameplay to get to my one of my favorie parts, which I call "Disco World". I call it that because of the revised, yet kinda funky 1980's-ish music. Disco World is the best part ever of Rayman 3, or any game. I can't really describe it, except to say you're surfing alond the neon-laser-like paths that are floating in midair thruogh a blazing, slightly hippie-oriented landscape that is always changing. It might sound kinda crazy, but it's awsome. Another cool part is snowboarding scene, and you can pretty much guess what happens there. I will admit though, some of side characters can be more than a little anoying. If you're looking for a really chalenging game, this isn't it. You could beat it in a day. Not to say it's totally easy--you do get you're hard parts (if those parts even qualify as hard), but not alot of them. Overall, I'd say it's good for keeping you entertained.

Pretty but a letdown after Rayman 2
The graphis are great. The gameplay is smooth. This game is not really much of a challenge. While Rayan 2 had me on the edge of my seat this turkey was way too easy to negotiate. Hopefully if there is a Rayman 4 it will be worth the money.

A waste of money
I'm so glad that I rented this game before buying it.I was looking for a game that my son would enjoy playing or watching so I thought I would try this one.
From the very beginning the game was irritating.The game will be easy and then come to a difficult part that I had trouble understanding how they expected you to manuver it.But the worst part was the bug that kept talking.It has smart remarks that it keeps making and as a mother of a small child I did not like it.I didn't like hearing them and I surely didn't want my child picking up on saying these things to people.I don't know if you have an option in the game to turn it off or not, I didn't want to play any longer to find out.
I would rather stick to Spyro or Spongebob.Much more enjoyable. ... Read more

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Rayman Arena
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (07 December, 2001)
list price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

Rayman's world kicks into multiplayer overdrive in this total-competition crash course featuring the cast of Rayman 2. Smoke the competition on mind-bending racecourses or spark up a lum-flinging firefight in the battle arena. Rayman Arena features eight playable characters, 24 maps, and up to four combatants. To win you must take risks, use tricks, and trip up opponents as you sprint, slide, climb, and helicopter through 12 courses in an all-out rush for the checkered flag. The game includes 12 gladiator-style arenas with frenzied firefighting, power-ups, traps, and special ammo. Compete using the PlayStation2 Multitap in intense four-player split-screen action. Players can unlock rewards such as bonus levels, additional modes, character skins, and extra characters. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Competition, Rayman Style
In Rayman Arena, you compete to become the victor in two types of gameplaying:Races & Battles.In the Races, you will run, jump, and swing your way to the finish line while overcoming many obstacles on the way.In the Battles, you compete with other players in battles modes such as shooting weapons for KOs and capture the "flag".

As you progress through the 1-Player mode, more features will be unlocked, such as new stages, new characters, and ways to alter the way characters look.

In multi-player mode, you get to play with the characters you have found (5 original, 3 hidden) in the stages you have accessed (annoying for people who just play games for the multi-player modes).

One of the things I didn't really care for in Rayman Arena is that in 1-Player mode, the challenges can get somewhat boring since the same challenges are in every stage.Also, the 1-Player mode is not very long.

Let's put it this way:It's better to receive Rayman Arena as a gift than to buy it yourself.

Never gets boring
this game is a lot of fun.There are about 30 different levels so it never gets boring.Ten times better than mariokart and how can you beat that price?

Cool Game
This is n awesome game, it should be a must ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Racing    8. Flying   

Rayman Arena
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (27 September, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Rayman's world kicks into multiplayer overdrive in this total competition crash course with the cast of Rayman 2. Smoke the competition on mind-bending racecourses, or spark up a lum-flinging firefight in the battle arena. The game features eight characters, 24 maps, and up to four combatants. You must take risks, use tricks, and trip up opponents as you sprint, slide, climb, and helicopter through 12 courses in an all-out rush for the checkered flag. There are 12 gladiator-style arenas, frenzied firefights with power-ups, traps, and special ammo, and four-player split-screen action. You can unlock rewards such as bonus levels, additional modes, character skins, and bonus characters by competing for the best times and highest scores. ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Rayman is back!
As an 11-year-old, in 1999, I got Rayman for PS1, 2000 was Rayman 2 PC, 2002 was Rayman Arena PC, 2003 was Rayman 3 GCN. Now in January 2005, I get the Xbox version. The PC and console versions have their differences. The thing that stores items changed. The hit points thing changed. But the Xbox version has more including a new special item(with the gold colored item storer) which a new one includes a firewall-like item. A bad thing was no single-player 4 character battles! That was something I REALLY liked. But at least it's replaced with a Master mode after passing Beginner and Pro. The Master mode is featuring Dark Rayman since his last appearence was in Candy Chateau, the last level, of Rayman 1. In Rayman 1, he imitated your every move and was only a few steps away. Touch him, you die in that game. He could only be defeated through winning the level. Here, he changes as he doesn't follow you around. Buy it, have fun!

Excellent game for children
I've got 30+ xbox games that cost twice this games price.My six and eight year old boys have been playing this everyday for the last 4 weeks. They love it. Rayman Arena is an excellent one player or multiplayer game.We also have Rayman 3.It is also an excellent game for children.However, Rayman 3 is only one player but as my eight year old says "it is still fun to play."

My six year old says of Rayman Areana : "It's fun."Both Rayman's are highly recommended.

Finally a good game where kids and adults can play together.
Looking for a game where kids and adults can play together and actually enjoy playing? Well, Rayman Arena is a great option for the xbox platform.

pros:
+ up to 8 different characters (and different skins for them too!)
+ 4 main game modes: racing, battle, freeze them all and time attack
+ 2 levels of difficulty: beginner and pro
+ immediate hands on action (no training mode - learning curve is super fast)
+ great looking graphics and great sound too
+ is an unexpensive game
+ single player or up to 4 players (multiplayer mode, split screen)
+ great option for fun on a family or friends reunion [multiplayer is what'll make this game worth it on a long run]

cons:
+ camera angles may not be to easy to control in battle or freeze modes
+ pro level may be too hard
+ if you an experienced gamer and single player is only what you are looking for, you'll be dissapointed as you'll be able to finish the game sooner than many other games

So, if you are looking for a game that can keep you and your friends/family playing over and over again, then Rayman Arena may be the right title for you. ... Read more

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Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
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CD-ROM (18 March, 2003)
list price: $12.99
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Reviews (5)

ASWONSE
This Game Rocks! but they could add a few more levels. And very easy but the bosses.

Kewl Rayman game!!
Rayman 3 is cool, but I can't beat the Funky Boards of Clearleaf Forest! This game has some stupid things about it, but it is still very fun to play. One stupid thing is that Ly the Fairy from Rayman2 wasn't in Rayman3.

Love it
It's a nice easy game to pick up and play for an hour or two (or five).Lots of fun.I really enjoyed Rayman 2, and this is a worthy successor.It's bright, cheery and very palyable.

I took off one point as I am having some problems with my game controller.Then again - it's pretty old and there are no XP dirvers for it.On the third hand ... this is the only game that seems to have issues. ... Read more

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Sales Rank: 6031
Subjects:  1. Computer Games    2. Action   

Rayman 2
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (02 February, 2001)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Five years ago, the 3-D platform genre was exciting, as titleslike Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 ruled the consoleroost. Since then, we have seen the 3-D platform genre fill out with afew copycats and some outright stinkers. However, there have been a fewclassics in the intervening years, such as Banjo-Tooie, and nowRayman 2: Revolution can join the club.

Like past installments, Rayman 2: Revolution borrows gameplayelements from a variety of different sources, but they are sourcesworth borrowing from. Several elements from Rayman 2: The GreatEscape have been pilfered, including a similar story line.Revolution has a good combination of beautiful graphics, greatcontrols, and enhanced gameplay. This will astound both hard-coregamers and those new to the hobby. There is enough puzzle solving,lever pulling, item collecting, and platform jumping to keep even themost ardent platform enthusiast busy for quite some time.

The pirate Admiral Razorbeard and his army of robots have enslaved theplanet, and it's your job in Revolution to help Rayman searchfor pieces of the Primordial Core and summon Polokus to get rid of therobotic pirates. The levels are even the same as they were in TheGreat Escape, although there have been some slight changes made tothe order in which they appear. Due to the power of the PS2 and thedetail put into reworking the levels for the game, they lookspectacular. Ubi Soft has mixed old-school gameplay with graphicspower, and those ingredients mixed together make this game a must-playfor gamers of all ages.

Despite the borrowed elements from The Great Escape,Revolution for the PS2 offers up plenty of new things that willmake the hearts of platform gamers skip a beat, just like when theyfirst played Mario 64 or Crash Bandicoot. It looks likethis time, Rayman will finally get the respect he deserves. --ToddMowatt

Pros:

• Incredible graphics
• Simple, effective controls
• Smart camera angles always provide the best view of the action

Cons:

• Fans of Rayman 2: The Great Escape may find too littlethat's new

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Reviews (45)

not to many games for girls
didnt buy this game but i have a problem you need to gear games towards the female,s
i didnt find to many games for girls
age 6-13

Solid Platformer with a some flaws
As a huge fan of the platform genre I purchased this game after the many positive reviews I read of this game.First Off, I would have to say that I was very impressed with the diversity and the rich colorful graphics of the game.I was also very impressed with the camera and character control which I feel was one of the best I've experienced in any platformer yet.

Many people keep saying that this game isn't any good because it's not as nice looking as Jak & Daxter nor a fun as Spyro or Crash and I would have to agree.One reason for this is that Rayman is not these games, but nonetheless it's a wonderful gaming experience.I know this is a first gen PS2 title and there are tons of better looking games on the market, but I would have to say that I really liked the atmosphere and environments of Rayman.The game was a little slow moving at first but if you have a little patience the intensity of the game will beging to increase as well as the fun factor.It may seem a little childish at times, which to me was fine, but if you need a little more maturity you can always slap GTA3 into your PS2 and get your fix.

I gave this game a 4 instead of a 5 for a couple reasons; which seemed minor in the beginning but became very frustrating as the game progressed.The were as follows:

1. The constant loading and then asking you if you want to save was very very annoying, probably the worst I have ever experienced.There are times when you will come out of loading and then go thru a door or down a path and immediately be asked to save or continue and then the game would start to load again.I know this may sound like I'm overreacting, but when you have to go back and forth between areas, this becomes a real pain in the A**... real fast.

2.There is quite a bit of aliasing (jaggies) during the game although it is not overwhelming it is noticeable.

3.The voice acting was subpar and low in volume.There were times when I just couldn't make out what the heck the characters were talking about or what my next mission objective was.

Overall this game is a solid experience and ,especially at the new reduced price, a solid PS2 purchase.It may not be the flashiest or most original title on the market, but what it lacks in luster in makes up in spades with consistency.

Not worth your money and time, buy something else!!
My intention with this review is to provide a rather different oppinion from most reviews here which qualify this game with an average 4.5 stars.I purchased this game for my son for two reasons:The price drop and the excellente reviews.I had no previous knowledge of Rayman, so I came unbiased to play it. I own 3 titles from Spyro the Dragon (games that have always satisfied my son) Jak and Daxter (PS2) and Crash Bandicoot "Wrath of Cortex" (Xbox), and my son plays all of them very regularly.I personally like these games very much so I expected Rayman 2 to be a great platformer game.Well, the thing is that my son played Rayman 2 for about an hour and a half and never picked it up again, I myself had to play it in order to understand what was wrong, but then I understood him.
First: the graphics, I have read in every review, even the newer ones, that the graphics are excellent and so on.Well, to my opinion the graphics can not even match Spyro 3 on the PSOne, they are graphics that are ok for an early launch on the PS2 but can not be compared to the possibilities that we are getting today, and I refer in this case to Jak and Daxter, where the developers (Naughty Dog) have done a beautiful job on this subject.Second: the voice acting, what can I say, I personally found the constant whispering (instead of real voices) very annoying, I even thought there was some kind of malfunction in the CD because of this, until I realized that those whispers WERE the voices.Third: the story, even though it is a typical platform story, there is no fun in it, I personally found it very boring, and I couldn't play it for more than half hour before I could fall asleep.
I truly wish that I could find something good about this game, but the truth is that I had to sell it one day after I got it, neither my son nor I liked this game.If you truly want to play a good platformer then go for Jak and Daxter, there is no comparison (great graphics, hilarious voice acting -even in spanish-, good story and lots of fun), or wait for the PS2 version of Spyro the dragon, or even play the PSOne versions of Spyro, I can assure you that you will have more fun with those than you will with Rayman 2.I was deceived by the price drop and the good reviews, and made a terrible mistake: wasted [money], so don't fall for the same, this game can only and hardly diserve the one star I gave it. ... Read more

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Rayman 3
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (21 March, 2003)
list price: $39.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Features

• Charge into intense strategic battles with the Hoodlum Army and massive, transforming bosses
• Plunge into enormous worlds packed with comedy
• For 1 player
• You are Rayman on a quest to defeat the Hoodlum Army and cure Globox
• New, high-tech powers and gear like shock rockets, the lockjaw, and funky-boards

Reviews (2)

Fun Banjo Kazooie type game...
If you're a fan of Banjo Kazooie, Mario 64, Crash and Spyro, ya know, games like that. Then this game is a good choice. It's a nice alternative after playing nothing but shooters and strategy games all the time. It's one of those games every day you wake up the first thing you think about is getting past where you left off. The only downsides to the game in my opinion is that there aren't many different kinds of enemies that you fight, you fight the same guys alot. Second is that the camera angles can get a little frustrating sometimes, but no big. Overall it's a fun game that's worth the money and it'll keep you occupied for a while.

Greatest XBOX game!
A great game you can't get off of! Plus, if finished, compete in the online Hall Of Fame to see your skills against others! :D ... Read more

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Sales Rank: 4854
Subjects:  1. Adventure    2. Video Games    3. Xbox (x box)    4. Microsoft    5. Action   

Rayman
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (23 September, 1999)
list price: $54.99
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Editorial Review

Many of the games in the budget-priced Greatest Hitsseries are showing their age, but Rayman's old-school 2-Dtechnology ironically gives it an edge in terms of longevity. This stillis one of the most beautiful, fun, and imaginative side-scrollingplatform jumping games ever released.

You control the now-famous Rayman, a strange character with no arms orlegs (although he has feet and hands) and a propeller on his head. Somemay look at this as just another game where players run around and jumpall the time, but the charming graphics and incredibly tight controlselevate Rayman into special territory. The difficulty level isjust right at the beginning, letting players get a feel for Rayman'sbasic moves. Later levels require more advanced tricks and precisejumps, but the game is never unfair--something few 2-D side-scrollinggames can claim. If you can get past the too-cute graphics and see themfor the lush, imaginative visuals they are, the gameplay should keep youhooked for days. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Imaginative graphics and smooth animations
• Tons of levels to explore

Cons:

• 2-D confines can make things a little dull after hours of play

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Reviews (17)

Sidescrollers on the PS1 don't get much better than this!
Rayman is a classic game released in the Playstation's early years. And it's still a great game!

Gameplay:10/10:Sidescrolling joy! You are Rayman, an armless, legless, neckless thingy, who has to save his world after the evil Mr. Dark takes over it. You will need to free your caged friends in all of the huge worlds to get to Mr. Dark's layer. You also get powers, such as punching, helicopter, and more! You also fight tough bosses like Space Mama!

Challange:10/10: It's HARD! And only 5 continues! But here's a hint: If you have less than 3 continues, press up, down left, and right on the continue screen to get 10 extra continues!

Graphics: 10/10: They are colorful, and I mean COLORFUL! Bright, cartoonlike 2D graphics. The best of the PS's 2D graphics!

Sound: 9/10: It sounds great!

Music: 10/10: I love the music. My favorite tune is the music on certai levels on the Cave of Skops!



So if you have a PS, and are looking for a chalanging sidescroller, look no further!

Good for its type
If you liked the old type of Sonic games on the Megadrive then you'll love this. This game is hard unless your talented at games like me. I gave this a five because of the grate impact on me as my first PS1 game with Crash 1. This is a 2d platformer(the way you move left or right)and I prefer it to Rayman 2 that is 3D(I do prefer 3D games to 2D).

Rayman to the Rescue!
If you are bored, play RAYMAN!This is one of the best games I have everplayed on my playstation. There are 60 LEVELS and they get harder and harder. You have to try to free all the ELECTOONS and you can gain abilities on the way to the end. The stary is.......In RAYMAN's world, everyone/everything lived in peace together until one day a fearful thing happens and all the ELECTOONS(they keep the peace in Rayman's world)are caught and imprisoned and there are maniacs running around. RAYMAN TO THE RESCUE! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Exploration    4. Sony Playstation (Play station)    5. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    6. Action Fantasy    7. Action    8. Adventure   

Rayman 2
Average Customer Review:
Game Cartridge (05 November, 1999)
list price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Rayman 2 follows in the footsteps of Mario 64 andBanjo-Kazooie as another classic 3-D action game for theNintendo 64. Rayman, who is strangely huge in France, is a strangeyellow creature with hands and feet that are magically connected to hisbody by invisible appendages. This odd character can glide like ahelicopter and throw his fists around as well as jump, climb, and swim.As in any decent action jumping game, Rayman meets up with many friendsand enemies on his quest. Your mission is to rescue hostages held bythe vile Robo-Pirates.

The game has an odd cinematic feel to it--perhaps due to its widescreenpresentation and cutscenes.A cute feature is the design of thecharacters, who speak in their own forms of cute gibberish.Graphically, this game is rich with deep dark colors spread out over 50levels and 20 worlds.Hiding in these levels are colored "lums" thatcan be used to open up new worlds or to restore Rayman's energy. Thesecome in handy when you want to breathe underwater for long periods oftime. Rayman must also collect magic masks and crystals, among othergoodies. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Vivid 3-D graphics
• Huge number of levels
• Lots of gameplay variety

Cons:

• The Dreamcast version looks even better

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Reviews (45)

Too short...
Just to let you know, This game is way too short to be a pretty good game. It took me only five hours to beat. If you want a very long game that is VERY hard to beat, then get Jet force Gemini. That game is so hard and long that I'm still trying to beat that game. or get the easier but not as easy as Rayman 2 older Id Software's first person shooters. DOOM for an example or Wolfenstien 3-D.

Best Game Ever!!!
I love this game this game is the best game in the world!!!!!!

Cool game!
This is a very good game. Any action fan must have it.

Pros:

1. Cool Graphics
2. Great voice-acting
3. Cool sounds
4. Great gameplay
5. Huge worlds
6. Nice moves
7. Cool story

Cons:

1. Graphics could have been better
2. Cinema scenes are long and sometimes boring
3. No multiplayer value

So this game has some cons. The graphics could have been better, but also the cinema scenes are like 10 minutes long. But the gameplay is cool, too, and it is still a must have. ... Read more

Asin: B00002970G
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Exploration    4. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64)    5. N64    6. Action    7. Adventure   

Rayman 2
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (24 March, 2000)
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

Rayman 2: The Great Escape packs more charm and surprisesin a single level than most games can muster in their entire length. This 3-Dplatformer is designed in the same vein as Super Mario 64 for theNintendo 64and the Gex serieson the PlayStation. With the notable exception of SonicAdventure, Dreamcast owners have suffered through a dry spell whenit comes to action jumping games on the 128-bit system. Rayman 2was worth the wait.

The back of the case describes Rayman 2's graphics as "lush," butthat may be an understatement. The game's environments and effects areimpressive. We were awed by the amount of detail that has been designedinto many of the game's environments. Perhaps more amazing is that thegame suffers no slowdown despite the high-resolution visuals.

Pretty graphics aside, Rayman 2 delivers solid gameplay that willsuck in both casual and hardcore gamers. The controls are intuitive andspecial moves are easy to pull off. Rayman has a limited set ofmoves--basically he can run, jump, and shoot energy balls. Analog speed controlis fully implemented, letting users pounce through a field ofbutterflies or tiptoe around a sleeping guard. Several puzzles arescattered throughout the game, but they are so ingeniously designed thatyou'll never feel overwhelmed by their complication.

We were hard-pressed to come up with many drawbacks to this game. Oneslight flaw is the camera angle, which can sometimes interfere with yourability to accurately control the on-screen action. Fortunately, thiscan usually be amended with a few quick presses of the camera controlbuttons. Other than that, Rayman 2 is as good as it gets in thisgenre. Better still, Dreamcast owners get a special bonus: this versioncontains some extra levels you won't find anywhere else. If you havemultiple systems, this is the version to get. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Outstanding visuals
• Tight control
• Excellent level design

Cons:

• Has some 3-D camera problems
• Sound effects lack punch

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Reviews (28)

Definitely a good buy
I bought myself a used Dreamcast last year, and so far Rayman 2 has been one of the best games I have for it.

For fans of the Playstation version, it is a slight disappointment that there aren't actual voices for the cutscenes, which was something that added to the game.

There are some better things about it, though.For one, the frames per second is 60, as oppose to the PS1 version's 30.The graphics are very sharp, and the animation is very well done.

The levels are slightly different than its Playstation counterpart, and involves more maneuvers and features.Also, there is an exclusive multiplayer level found only on the Dreamcast version.

All in all, I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who still has a working Dreamcast.Oh, and it only takes up two blocks of memory space on the VMU, so memory is not an issue.Unless you only have one block.

One of the best Dreamcast games you can buy!
Rayman 2 is a GREAT game!It's graphics are good, and it's gameplay is simply perfect!EVERY Dreamcast owner should get this game!It's challenging, intriguing, and fun.You're supposed to think your way through massive levels (54 to be exact) to get the 4 Masks of Polokus.It's really cool!Get RAYMAN 2: THE GREAT ESCAPE!

Much Better then the PlayStation version (except...)
I first played Rayman 2 on the PlayStation. I loved the game, the voice acting most of all. When I bought my Dreamcast, I bought Rayman 2 for it. I love the Dreamcast version even better. The graphics are absolutly fantastic, as is the music. The only problem I have with it is that the Dreamcast version doesn't have the voice acting. Instead it has everybody talking some gibberish language. This was a big let down, and it's the only thing that's preventing me from giving it 5 stars. However, it's not enough to make me suggest not buying it. You'll have a pretty tough time getting everything in the game, so it will make you come back for more. If you're a fan of adventure games, you really should take a look at Rayman 2 (Dreamcast or PlayStation). I can't wait untill Ubi Soft puts Rayman 3 out on GameCube! ... Read more

Asin: B00002971H
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Exploration    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (03 September, 2000)
list price: $29.99
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Editorial Review

Ubi Soft's Rayman character is the Rodney Dangerfield of action-platformcharacters. While smart, funny, and very hip, the poor little guy just can't getany respect from most gamers. It's hard to see why, as the little guy hasstarred in some of the finest platformers (both 2-D and 3-D) gaming has seen insome time.

Basically a direct port of the incredible Nintendo 64, PC, and Dreamcastversions, the PlayStation's RayMan 2: The Great Escape has a lot goingfor it. Great gameplay, amazing visuals, and outstanding sound all combine tomake this platform title kick butt. As the Rayman 2: The Great Escapestory goes, evil mechanical pirates, led by Razorbeard, have enslaved theinhabitants of Rayman's world. You must help Rayman collect four magical masksto wake up a god who will make those pirates walk the plank.

Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a lot of fun, and as you make your waythrough the adventure, you must pick up fragments of energy called "lums." Alongthe way, you will also be required to free cute characters that have been put incages and enslaved by the evil pirates.

There is plenty of eye candy in Rayman 2: The Great Escape, the upbeatmusic is a joy to listen to, and the voice work is one of the best parts of thegame. The control scheme is very intuitive, which is essential for anyplatformer. It's very easy to pick up, but even the best gamer will still lovemastering the environments.

Rayman 2: The Great Escape is one of the best platform games ever madefor the PlayStation. The game is challenging and addictive, and will appeal togamers of all skill levels. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Great gameplay options
• Incredible cartoonlike graphics
• Realistic character AI and intuitive controls

Cons:

• Younger gamers may find this game appealing, but perhaps too challenging
• Gameplay becomes a little monotonous at times

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Features

• 3D sci-fi adventure in which Rayman battles robot pirates and seek magic masks
• 50 massive levels in 20 lush worlds
• Eye-popping 3D graphics flow at a blazing 30 frames per second
• Jump, climb, ski, swim, swing, or fly with helicopter hair while fighting or dodging vicious enemies
• For 1 player

Reviews (7)

the music reminds me of something
If you can remember the music in the last levels and the last boss, go on cd or music and search Bizzy Bone... on the album Heaven'z movie click on the samples "the roof is on fire" and "social studies"and the musics sounds like it.
I prefer the 2D version(when you walk sideways)called Rayman 1.

Rayman 2 ~ The Great Escape
A pleasant platform experience from the best of your dreams...

Plot:

Pirate robots have invaded Rayman's rain forest world, and destroyed its core. It is your job to gather the fragments of that core and restore it. All of the villains and most of the locales are pirate-themed.

Graphics:

This game was released on both the N64 & PSX. The N64 version supported the expansion pack, so the graphics looked much smoother and better quality than on PSX. The severely polygonal, retrograde graphics in the PSX version are terribly disappointing.

Otherwise, the graphics are something you might make up in one of your fondest dreams, and there is extreme attention to detail, in lighting and shadowing, like little fire flies flitting about and what-have-you. The water even looks nice and ripply, like you can see every ripple.

Machines are depicted in all of their smoke-spewing, oil-dripping horror, every grate made to look like a set of prison bars...of course, it is all supposed to be from a rain forest inhabitant's perspective.

Sound:

Dreamy and foreboding environments are backed with appropriate music. Most of the music is ambient, battle themes are reasonably upbeat, and they squeeze some chillin' jazz in there, too.

Voiceovers are done in whatever selection you make, English, French, or German. The French voice-overs are the best, and as a matter of fact, they are backed by English subtitles on the N64 version, by default.

Again, the sound quality is MUCH better on the N64 version than on the PSX version.

Gameplay:

Pretty simple, you have your walk, run, jump, hover jump...you attack by shooting or throwing spheres of light, Dragon Ball Z style...and you can lock onto enemy targets. The 3D aspects of the game add little to it, however, as the three dimensions are only useful in dodging attacks left and right, otherwise, the levels are linear and could easily have been done as a 2D side scroller without sacrificing any graphical prettiness.

Also, the level designs between the N64 and PSX versions differ...the N64 version has better level designs. For example, in the N64 version, the residence of the Water Deity is in The Temple of Ice and Water; however, in the PSX version, you find the Water Deity at Whale Bay...Whale !@#$ Bay! (How LAME is that?!)

Overall:

A nice platformer, especially if you can still get your hands on the N64 version. All of this game's qualities are best on the N64.

RAYMAN 2- A SURE FIRE A+ FOR UBISOFT
Ok so Rayman is captured and taken to a Robo Pirate prison ground where you escape only to find you are on a quest to get 800 lums and free the slaves which are in Razorbeard's-Rayman's most hated enemy- ship.Along the way you encounter dangerous obstacles and gain cool abilities such as charge up your energy fists or flying with your ears.Though a little dark and frustrating at times, I nonetheless rate this game 5 stars! ... Read more

Asin: B000029716
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Exploration    4. Sony Playstation (Play station)    5. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    6. Action Fantasy    7. Action    8. Adventure   

Rayman Rush
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (29 March, 2002)
list price: $14.99 -- our price: $9.99
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Rayman's world kicks into multiplayer overdrive in this total competition crash course with the cast of Rayman 2. Smoke the competition on mind-bending racecourses, or spark up a lum-flinging firefight in the battle arena. The game features eight characters, 24 maps, and up to four combatants. You must take risks, use tricks, and trip up opponents as you sprint, slide, climb, and helicopter through 12 courses in an all-out rush for the checkered flag. There are 12 gladiator-style arenas, frenzied firefights with power-ups, traps, and special ammo, and four-player split-screen action (requires multitap). You can unlock rewards such as bonus levels, additional modes, character skins, and bonus characters by competing for the best times and highest scores. ... Read more

Features

• Multiplayer races and battles with Rayman 2 characters
• 12 mind-bending race tracks
• 8 different characters
• Unlock hidden adversaries and new skins
• For 1 to 4 players

Reviews (1)

For Rayman Fans of all Ages
This is a game that uses the characters of Rayman 2 and puts them in challenging races against each other.ON FOOT! Hows that for being different?I love cart racing games, and never thought about racing characters on Foot, good job UB Soft ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sony Playstation (Play station)    3. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    4. Action   

Rayman: Brain Games
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (11 August, 2001)

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Reviews (4)

Unfortunately Dissapointing
I bought this for a 4 year old (who loves numbers) and an 8 year old (excellent reader).Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment.The controls either didn't work or were impossible to figure out.The voice over sounded like a 3rd generation video tape.It was really unfortunate, as my kids like playing the Rayman games.

We like the Jump Start and ClueFinders games, and will probably stick with them after this.

It's pretty good
If only all educational titles looked this good! Brain Games is basically a stripped-down version of the original 2D Rayman, but with math (my worst subject in school) and word levels thrown in. My 5-yr-old brother had a real blast with the handful of practice levels-I couldn't tear him away from it! (Ya think he would get tired after 8 hrs of straight play)! But the actual
"activity" levels had too many simultaneous challenges-like finding the right word while jumping from a ledge and trying to avoid a baddie-that it was too much to handle. Still a worthy purchase.

Bad for what it is supposed to be used for.
This is not a good game for the age group it is recommended for. If it was just an action game for like 10 year olds it would be fine, but the children that should be able to play the game usually can't. I am almost 13 and a very good gamer in types of games like this, but I couldn't even get past the second level of this thing. If you are at least 10 this may be a good game for you, but for small children, save those 10 bucks. I hope this is helpful enough to persuade you. ... Read more

Asin: B00004SVLG
Sales Rank: 6446
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sony Playstation (Play station)    3. PSX (PS1 PSOne PS (1 one I)    4. Action   

Rayman
Average Customer Review:
Video Game (08 June, 2001)
list price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

Rayman Advance is perhaps the first must-play Game BoyAdvance game available. It's a full conversion of the PlayStationclassic brought to life in vivid detail with level-by-leveloptimizations; gorgeous graphics; large, detailed, well-animatedcharacters; and that patented Rayman gameplay Ubi Soft has beendelivering for years now.

Those unfamiliar with the character and story should expect yet anothercute take on the 2-D side-scrolling adventure game, but Rayman easilystands alongside Mario in terms of brilliance. Rayman, a cute,big-nosed guy with pompadour bangs and an infectiously upbeat attitude, isthe Guardian of the World. Oddly, he has hands and feet but no arms orlegs to support them. That doesn't stop him from doing his thing,however. His powers include jumping, clinging to ledges, using his earsas a helicopter, and, most importantly, punching. A helpful fairy dolesout these powers to you as you complete tasks and progress in the game.Rayman's task, as usual, is to defeat enemies and free creatures(called Toons) caught in great iron boxes. Also, Rayman collects"tings," which he can use to barter with magicians as he rids hisbizarre little world of oppression from the likes of colorful bossesMoskito and big, bad Space Mama.

The most striking features of Rayman Advance are its graphicsand gameplay. The design is extremely creative; there are tons ofthings to bounce on, ride, and grab, and plenty of other tricks to do.It's the sort of game that always has you doing something new, which isno mean feat considering it spans 60 levels. Rayman is a first-rate 2-Dplatform game for all ages. Hey, pardon the pun, but, well, everyoneloves Rayman. --Andrew S. Bub

Pros:

• Charming yet sophisticated platform action
• Creative level design throughout
• Beautiful graphics

Cons:

• The music is pretty bland

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Reviews (86)

A GREAT Game for ALL AGES W/ GREAT GRAPHICS
Rayman Advance is an amazing game for gba. Gameplay can be very difficult at times ( a good thing) and it takes a considereable amount of time to beat it. Stunning graphics are placed throughout the game and make it a lot more enjoyable. Plus, you get fun powers, bosses that aren't THAT hard, puzzles, mini games, and a great ending. To note on the ending, unlike many reviews, you CAN defeat the main boss. The VERY last level is challenging and loads of fun!!!! i reccomend this game to anyone!!!!!!!! IT IS WORTH BUYING!

cute
rayman 3 is so much better than this pathetic exuse for a game. the music is really bland, and can get annoying, and sometimes things look didgital! the bosses are ok, exept, you never battle mr dark, the main bad guy. don't waste your m oney, and buy this game. buy r3. much better.

Rayman for the GBA
Rayman Advance is exactly like the first one for the Playstation. The only thing different is that it has 10 fewer levels than the original, but it's no big deal, this game still has 60 levels. I must say that Rayman is one of the most colorful games I've ever seen. It also has the old school side-scrolling platform-type gameplay. This game will probably never get old to me, there is always something new to discover. This is one of the reasons why you should own a GBA. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Strategy (Strategic)   

Rayman 2
Average Customer Review:
Game Cartridge (30 November, 2001)
list price: $29.99
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Reviews (1)

It's super duper fun.
Here's a riddle:

The Clock People work all day and all night, to keep the tower turning, running. Yellow faded glasses strapped to their heads with leather bands, dirty overalls, dirty jackets, all brown with dust. They hammer and pound pins into cogs to keep the time from stopping. The clocks face glows, illuminates the town beneath it, but it's dark as night on the inside; dark and dusty. The Clock People have lanterns. ... Read more

Asin: B00005RL4C
Sales Rank: 8885
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy)    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Rayman
Average Customer Review:
Game Cartridge (31 March, 2000)
list price: $29.99
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Features

• Adventure game based on the Rayman console game
• Kick, punch and helicopter your way past the enemy to save the world from chaos
• Travel through 30 levels that span 9 unique worlds
• Earn power-ups and find clues for extra lives
• For 1 player

Reviews (12)

Beautifully frustrating
Rayman has traditionally proven high quality graphics and sound, and despite some great limitations on the Game Boy Color system, Rayman still delivers the goods. This has to be one of the prettiest carts out there, and its music actually sounds half decent considering the materials it has to work with. Rayman is also one of the better side-scrolling platforms available for the system, but it doesn't come without a gripe or three. The password save makes it less convenient to pick up and play anytime you want. Later levels become very frustrating, also. Imagine having your controls reversed through an entire world or being followed in every footstop by a "dark Rayman." Games need challenge, but not to this extent. Remember, Game Boys break very easily, and Rayman does everything it can to promote that.

A REALLY fun game
I thought Rayman was sooo fun. It had really cool grafics. Some times it was really hard though.For me Rayman never gets boring.If you dont already have it get rayman!!!!

Great Game Boy game, great graphics for GB!
I am suprissed that this game doesn't get as much credit that it deserves. The graphics are some of the best I have seen on the Game Boy, and the game is great. If you enjoy Donkey Kong Country, and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, this will be a great addition to your game boy library. IT is a great platformer that should not be missed. ... Read more

Asin: B00002971O
Sales Rank: 9058
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Exploration    4. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Fantasy   

Rayman Arena
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Video Game

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Rayman's world kicks into multiplayer overdrive in this total competition crash course featuring the cast of Rayman 2. Smoke the competition on mind-bending racecourses, or spark up a lum-flinging firefight in the battle arena. The game features eight characters, 24 maps, and up to four combatants. You must take risks, use tricks, and trip up opponents as you sprint, slide, climb, and helicopter through 12 courses in an all-out rush for the checkered flag. There are 12 gladiator-style arenas, frenzied firefights with power-ups, traps, and special ammo, and a mode with four-player split-screen action. You can unlock rewards such as bonus levels, additional modes, character skins, and bonus characters by competing for the best times and highest scores. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

pierce'sfamous review
The violence is no problem, its fun, great and it's a nice game.buy it now.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank You

Total mayhem
Get kicked into Raymans now crazy world as you fight all sorts of characters.A young fairy named Tily, a blue thing called Globox, a purple thing(the evil form of the Globox)called (duh) dark Globox, the imfamous slaver razorbeard, razorbeard's wife (duh again) Mrs.razorbeard, the teensies, a couple of robots and the hero: Rayman!All the butt whup in one small game, yeah the best part is clobbering your friend but to get some hidden characters I guess you need to do single player.The real downside is the cp players know the shortcuts in race and in Freeze battle they know where the lums apear.I recommend this game, but, it can get *sigh* depressing.

Cool
As fun characters you battle and race to get new skins, win championships, and feel the thrill of victory. There's not much more to it but it sure is fun! ... Read more

Asin: B00005V9NS
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Rayman Arena
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (24 September, 2002)
list price: $9.99
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Editorial Review

The first ever action-intensive multiplayer game in the Rayman franchise, Rayman Arena combines intense footracing action and gladiator-style battles featuring the cast and environments of the Rayman universe. You and up to three other players will adventure through two different worlds and unleash the power of each Rayman Arena character in the quest to reign supreme. ... Read more

Features

Reviews (2)

boring!
this game is really boring. I had more fun reciting the Declaration of Indapendance. DON'T GET THIS GAME!

offfff da chains!
this game is so cool.u can go head 2 head or play alone.compete wit up 2 4 players it has great graphics it has 2 modes race an battle(2 players 4 battle).it has old and new characters including characters from Rayman 2 an even characters to unlock. ... Read more

Asin: B00005QB9J
Subjects:  1. Computer Games    2. Action