Customer Reviews

Rayman 2: Revolution

5 star:		(31)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Rayman 2: Revolution is not only the next in the series of many Rayman games for all consoles-- its bigger, bolder and better than all of them put together. The first thing I noticed when I played it was how beautiful the graphics were. They're just what I'd expect my PS2 to produce, I am not disappointed at all... the gameplay is Mario 64-esque, but much deeper, with an entertaining plot and many cinematic sequences (and voice clips for everything that the characters say).

Rayman is a pretty odd heroe-- he looks like a chicken and he has no limbs attaching his hands or feet to his body... he has many powers (he can rock climb, rain dance, rapid fire, use his head as a helicopter + more). Most of the game is spent gaining new powers, exploring beautiful worlds, finding "Lums" and saving his various friends from enslavement by evil robots. The camera controls are great, it always locks on right behind him. The characters are cute and the worlds are colorful, but this is no kiddy game- it requires skill to beat. I have a feeling that it is going to be one of my all-time favorites. If you're looking for a game with adventure, action, engaging gameplay and beautiful graphics, Rayman 2 is for you!

You know, it's kinda funny. Every once in a while a game with a create aspect will come out and just sell like dirt. Then, in desperation, the company that made it remakes it and it still sells like dirt. Well, the case with this game is completely different. It sucked before, it's better now. Anyone who bought the Dreamcast version and doesn`t want to bother with this version is really missing out.

First of all, unlike the original game, this game is actually PUZZLING. For example, before, the game's puzzles were basically the same throughout the whole game: shoot pirate, hit switch, enter door. That is not even close to what we are looking at in this game. In this game we are looking at puzzles that may take hours to figure out. And once you have figured them out, the results are usually spectacular. In other words, this game WILL take you a lot more time than the original Rayman 2:The great (quote: not so great) escape.

Second of all, the graphics in this game couldn't be any better. Backgrounds have a smooth, almost "Monkey Island 3" type of aspect to them. Every 2 dimensional picture from the original game has gotten a new 3D look. Plus, Rayman looks and moves astonishing. He has about 4 times the amount of Polygons that he did in "that other game" and his animations are way smoother. If you're a graphical geek like me, you will enjoy looking at your TV screen during a session of this fantastic game.

And finally, this game couldn't have more levels or secrets than it does. Over all, I would say there is about 40 massive levels and about 50 cutscenes. There's probably near 100 secret rooms and levels hidden in this giant maze of graphical genius and fun that is Rayman 2: Revolution. Even in the beginning you can get a feel of how massive the game is. Definately not going to end soon.

On the whole, if you haven't got Rayman 2 on PS2, you are poo.

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.

I have quite a few games now for the PS2, but one thing I did not have was a platform type game. I tried the Donald Duck one, but just found it okay, not great. So I was looking forward to trying Rayman. I have never played any of the previous Rayman games so I did not have any preconceived notions. I was blown away from the very first screen, and it only gets better from there! The sky, and especially the water effects are amazing. Despite the cute cartoon-like graphics, I would not consider this a game for young childern, so parents be advised. Some of the puzzles can be quite a challenge, even for adults! The only drawback to the game, is the camera sometimes does not go where you want to look, but that problem exists on every 3-D platform game I've ever seen, so that shouldn't stop anyone from trying Rayman. If you own a PS2, you should put Rayman on your list. I rank it right up there with SSX. And graphically, Rayman surpasses anything currently available (3/01) on the PS2.

I waited for this for quite a while,being a big fan of Rayman since it first was released on the p.s.x.

Wow I cannot believe how incredable this game is. What I really enjoy is that ubisoft used the same type of songs and sounds as the first Rayman Making it an absolute Blast..

The Controls Could not be better at all they are perfect..

The graphics in the game make you feel like you are right in the action, 3-D In your face butterflies and so on..

I am playing the first level right now and it is huge, So I can only imagine whats in store for later..

If you like Rayman the origanal, This is an absolute MUST BUY !!

This is a game a family can sit down and play together or one player alone..

Ubisoft also put 3 Multi-player mini games and 2 bonus levels..

I Must Mention RAYMAN is a cute little guy, I love the Helicopter floating...

THIS IS MY FAVORITE P.S. 2 GAME....

Thank you for hours of fun, Ubisoft !!

This game had a lot of potential however one serious flaw in design made it too frustrating to play. While the graphics, sound, and storyline are very good the load times between sections are unacceptable. Sections are rather small and passing back and forth requires loads > 30 seconds. This wouldn't be a problem if the game was linear and you just went from level to level unfortunately you have to go back and forth between sections quite frequently. There may be several loads in between totaling several minutes of waiting. I hope in the future the developers can design the game to reduce load times and eliminate these unacceptable breaks in gameplay.

I just purchased Rayman yesterday after reading so many outstanding reviews. I have played many of the action / adventure games that were popular on other platforms (ie. Mario 64, Zelda), and I can report that Rayman ranks right up there with the best. The graphics are outstanding. I noticed no slowdown and the images are very smooth! Gameplay is great. It won't take long to get used to the controls. In fact, the first couple of "levels" are really easy, and were designed that way so you could get used to the many abilities of Rayman. (For example, you will be taught how to swim, jump, use Rayman's helicopter ears, etc). But what I really like about the game, is that I think it will appeal to all ages. Believe me, it won't take long to get hooked on trying to build up your character. The story line is decent and the game is HUGE!!!! Go out and buy a copy if you like this Genre. You won't be sorry.

Like another reviewer posted, this is the game I've been waiting for. Game play is very intuitive--I've played for about 5 hours now and have done well without any hints or guidebooks.

The levels become more challenging as you progress, but there is usually a hint or two that will help you take the next step if you get stuck. For example, if you need to shoot a structure to weaken or break it, the game creators use a band-aid to indicate a weak area that you can shoot at. In other games I'd have to get on the Internet and look up the next step, but so far I've managed to progress quite nicely.

The challenges throughout the game are also easier to master. Sometimes with Mario and Donkey Kong, for example, I would have to play a particular challenge 10 or more times to get through it. With Rayman, I can usually get through it in 3 to 5 attempts. This keeps me playing the game instead of getting frustrated and putting it away.

The perspective seems much better in this game than the N64 Super Mario game. In that game I sometimes inadvertently fell off cliffs or ledges (call me coordinated) but that doesn't happen with Rayman. The camera angles also tend to move smoothly (and are easily adjusted) though in some parts of the game, the camera zooms way out and there is no way to adjust the angle. Fortunately this doesn't happen very often.

If Rayman2 were my only PS2 game, I'd be perfectly happy and probably wouldn't buy another game until I completed this one. I'm not into sports or driving games, and for lack of better options I bought Summoner and Unreal Tournament, but I didn't play either for very long. With Rayman2 to keep me entertained, those other games are just gathering dust!

I just purchased Rayman yesterday after reading so many outstanding reviews. I have played many of the action / adventure games that were popular on other platforms (ie. Mario 64, Zelda), and I can report that Rayman ranks right up there with the best. The graphics are outstanding. I noticed no slowdown and the images are very smooth! Gameplay is great. It won't take long to get used to the controls. In fact, the first couple of "levels" are really easy, and were designed that way so you could get used to the many abilities of Rayman. (For example, you will be taught how to swim, jump, use Rayman's helicopter ears, etc). But what I really like about the game, is that I think it will appeal to all ages. Believe me, it won't take long to get hooked on trying to build up your character. The story line is decent and the game is HUGE!! Go out and buy a copy if you like this Genre. You won't be sorry.

I was in search of a "simple" game for my 5 year old to enjoy besides sports or "shooting" games. Although the graphics of Rayman2 are phenominal, the game play is difficult for younger children. My 5 year old likes to briefly play the parts that are simple, but most often would rather watch me play.

I find the constant animated video scenes annoying. You have to watch 2-3 minutes of video before you can do anything, then after punching out one door, you have to watch another 2-3 minutes of video. The first levels of the game are all cluttered with constant video clips... enough already, just let me play the game!