Rayman 2

by UBI Soft

Product Details

• ASIN: B00002971H
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,657 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

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

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

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

We were hard-pressed to come up with many drawbacks to this game. One slight flaw is the camera angle, which can sometimes interfere with your ability to accurately control the on-screen action. Fortunately, this can usually be amended with a few quick presses of the camera control buttons. Other than that, Rayman 2 is as good as it gets in this genre. Better still, Dreamcast owners get a special bonus: this version contains some extra levels you won't find anywhere else. If you have multiple 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

Product Description

This is the game Rayman 2: The Great Escape for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly executed platform game, May 10, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rayman 2 (Video Game)

Rayman 2 is the best example of how to do a platform game (in the vein of Super Mario 64), in my opinion. It has a cartoony goofiness that's sure to entertain, and manages to achieve that perfect balance of making the characters cute without being annoyingly so.

The gameplay is simple and elegant, and the game itself contains enough different types of levels to beat that you don't get stuck in a rut of just jumping around the world avoiding bad guys. Different objectives, from waterskiing holding onto a snakes scarf to using Rayman's helicopter hair to fly up a lava flow to riding on a flying shotgun shell to actually piloting a flying pirate ship, keep the game fresh from level to level. The gameplay of the different methods is done very skillfully, making each method relatively easy to control, while balancing them with challenging levels.

The collection of yellow lums in the game also adds to the replayability of Rayman 2, while not resorting to simply making certain lums nearly impossible to get.

The only two flaws I could see would be the lamentable brevity of the game and the "bonus" levels you get when you collect all the lums/cages on a level. The bonus levels are rather pointless, and a pain in the neck, but they're easy to ignore in light of the quality of the rest of the game.

All in all, I definitely consider this a must-buy game, more so than Sonic Adventure (not to put Sonic down, but Rayman 2 truly tops it in everything except length of the game).

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars O.k., December 23, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rayman 2 (Video Game)

The graphics of this game will blow your mind. It is the best rayman yet. If you have a dreamcast, this is the game to buy. the gameplay is easy yet challenging to keep you hooked 'till the end.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brillant graphics and great game play., March 3, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rayman 2 (Video Game)

I've tried a demo of this game. It's great. I'm a fan of the Rayman series and can't wait get a hold of a full version. Graphics will blow you away. They're amazing. One of the best features is the 1st person view. Hold both shoulder triggers on the controller and see the world through Rayman's eyes! Game play is seemless. Give this game a try if you've never played a Rayman game before. You won't be disapointed.