Rayman 2: The Great Escape

by Ubisoft

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002EPGW
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 5, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,714 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Charming, colorful, and suitable for the entire family, UbiSoft's platform action game Rayman 2: The Great Escape should immediately remind players of classic console games such as Super Mario 64 and Crash Bandicoot. Despite its cartoonish appearance, Rayman 2 isn't simply a child's game; its addictive, "just one more level" game play should please fans of all ages.

Players assume control of Rayman, a seemingly magical creature, complete with head, body, arms, and legs but lacking all the connecting parts in between. Over the course of 40 levels, Rayman searches for four masks to help conquer the nefarious Admiral Razorbeard, who is currently in control of Rayman's peaceful world. One of Rayman 2's most endearing qualities is the number of unique (and extremely humorous) characters you meet during the adventure; Rayman 2 crafts an engaging story around its well-designed game play and gorgeous 3-D graphics engine.

Game play consists of traversing dozens of diverse locations, including swamps, temples, pirate ships, and grasslands. Along the way, Rayman collects brightly colored "Lums," which can restore health, replenish air supply (when underwater), provide access to secret areas, and save the game position (like most console games, Rayman 2 only lets you save at certain points). The dynamic levels consist of standard running, jumping, and climbing sections, but also include spectacularly animated action sequences such as water skiing, rafting, and flying. Rayman 2: The Great Escape is an enthralling adventure with surprises around each corner; it's certainly one of the best platform games in recent memory. --Doug Radcliffe

Pros:

• Gorgeous 3-D engine brings the cartoonlike characters to life
• Simple, addictive game play provides hours of fun
• A game the whole family will enjoy

Cons:

• Rigid game-save feature can create frustrations

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent adventure for everyone!!!, February 15, 2001

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Minh Doan (Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rayman 2: The Great Escape (CD-ROM)

Hello Rayman!

Don't be fooled about the "for everyone" label on this game. This is not only a truly amazing work of art, graphically speaking, but also one of the best 3D arcade games out there on PC.

Character animations are done in superb quality, with a lot of details in conveying emotions with the animated bodies. The environments are also crafted well, with excellent architecture that never makes you feel that you are running through a maze.

Music is also a strong aspect of this game and is well delivered. And sound effect is used with great effect.

There are two points that must be noted. First, this game is very hard. I know a friend who downloaded a patch to make Rayman invincible... and he still couldn't finish it. Also, there is no in-game save-game feature. You can only save after a level. Although most levels are "bite size" so you don't lose much progress if you lose, there are numerous occasions that a particularly difficult scenario would require you to march through the same terrain again, and again, and again.

The PC version is different from others is that it features 5 languages, but no voice-overs. Voices are done in the same way as the people in "The Sims" or the adults in Charlie Brown shows.

It is an excellent game for kids who are looking for fun, and for young adults who want to switch from the usual First-Person shooter games.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This game rules!, April 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Rayman 2: The Great Escape (CD-ROM)

Buy Rayman 2. It is the best PC platform game and is better than any N64 platformer. It is fun to play and its graphics are great.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and engaging game - You don't want to stop!, January 19, 2000

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J. Dixson (Danville, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rayman 2: The Great Escape (CD-ROM)

I enjoyed Rayman when he was just a side-scroller, but WOW - what a difference in 3D! This is not just a game for kids (either that or I'm a lame adult) because its NOT easy! The game challenges you to find different paths, tools and tricks to get the cages and lums. I am not in love with all the camera angle work, but for a major jump to 3D, I'm very impressed! I'd recommend this game to any gamer that just wants to have fun - children and adults alike, it becomes very addicting!