Rayman Origins

by Ubisoft

• Recommended Age: 10 years and up

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0050SVFB0
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 15, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,845 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #33 in Video Games > Wii > Games > Adventure

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo Wii | Edition: Standard

From the Manufacturer

Rayman Is Back!

Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids® returns to his roots to bring us Rayman® Origins: an all-new 4-player co-op comic adventure set in a lush, 2D world, teeming with unexpected secrets and outlandish enemies.

When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by "nefurrious" Darktoons, the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day; but the hero of light isn't quite all there…To help him, Rayman teams up with his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Together, the world's most hilarious team of heroes will need to restore peace to the Glade or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream...

"Rayman Origins is Living, Breathing Perfection"
-Gamefan

More Critical Acclaim:
9.5/10 - IGN
9.5/10 - Nintendo Power
9 /10 – PlayStation The Official Magazine
9/10 – Destructoid
5/5 - Joystiq
4.5/5 – Gamepro

Meet The New Crazy

click to enlarge	Over 60 Levels of Platforming Madness Rayman Origins includes over 100 characters, 12 unique worlds and over 60 levels of 2D platforming gameplay designed for all ages and playing styles. Unlock abilities progressively and return to previous levels to discover new paths and uncover secrets.
click to enlarge	Crazy Moves & Gameplay Rayman Origins is a platformer at its core, but it has elements of many game genres. Rayman, Globox and the Teensies gain unique abilities as they progress through the adventure, including swimming, diving, slapping and the sensational "HairlyCopter." The game also features many elements of action, adventure, beat-'em-up gameplay and slapstick comedy.

click to enlarge	Epic Boss Fights A giant pink monster with hundreds of eyes... A possessed, mountainous golem... An evil daisy-cum-carnivorous plant... Rayman Origins will put players to the test with these and many more challenging boss battles!
click to enlarge	Epic Boss Fights Play on the same screen as Rayman in the solo campaign, or have up to three friends jump in at any time to play as Globox or as one of the two Teensies. Players can leave at any time without affecting the others' progression.
click to enlarge	Rebirth of a Platforming Legend It's been 15 years since the first launch of Rayman. Discover the roots of Rayman by encountering classic characters & collecting and assembling pieces of the Glade's history to reveal the truth behind Rayman's origins.

Legal:
© 2011 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Rayman, Rayman Origins, the character of Rayman, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Product Description

Rayman Origins Wii

Rayman Is Back!

Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids® returns to his roots to bring us Rayman® Origins: an all-new 4-player co-op comic adventure set in a lush, 2D world, teeming with unexpected secrets and outlandish enemies.

When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by "nefurrious" Darktoons, the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day; but the hero of light isn't quite all there…To help him, Rayman teams up with his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Together, the world's most hilarious team of heroes will need to restore peace to the Glade or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream...

"Rayman Origins is Living, Breathing Perfection"
-Gamefan

More Critical Acclaim:
9.5/10 - IGN
9.5/10 - Nintendo Power
9 /10 – PlayStation The Official Magazine
9/10 – Destructoid
5/5 - Joystiq
4.5/5 – Gamepro

Meet The New Crazy

click to enlarge	Over 60 Levels of Platforming Madness Rayman Origins includes over 100 characters, 12 unique worlds and over 60 levels of 2D platforming gameplay designed for all ages and playing styles. Unlock abilities progressively and return to previous levels to discover new paths and uncover secrets.
click to enlarge	Crazy Moves & Gameplay Rayman Origins is a platformer at its core, but it has elements of many game genres. Rayman, Globox and the Teensies gain unique abilities as they progress through the adventure, including swimming, diving, slapping and the sensational "HairlyCopter." The game also features many elements of action, adventure, beat-'em-up gameplay and slapstick comedy.

click to enlarge	Epic Boss Fights A giant pink monster with hundreds of eyes... A possessed, mountainous golem... An evil daisy-cum-carnivorous plant... Rayman Origins will put players to the test with these and many more challenging boss battles!
click to enlarge	Epic Boss Fights Play on the same screen as Rayman in the solo campaign, or have up to three friends jump in at any time to play as Globox or as one of the two Teensies. Players can leave at any time without affecting the others' progression.
click to enlarge	Rebirth of a Platforming Legend It's been 15 years since the first launch of Rayman. Discover the roots of Rayman by encountering classic characters & collecting and assembling pieces of the Glade's history to reveal the truth behind Rayman's origins.

Legal:
© 2011 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Rayman, Rayman Origins, the character of Rayman, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful platforming bliss January 4, 2012

By L. Humphrey

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii|Edition:Standard

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I love the recent return to 2D platforming. Although this game isn't a Wii exclusive, the Wii definitely started this trend, which is one of several reasons why the Wii remains my favorite platform. Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Return to Dreamland (and Epic Yarn), New Super Mario Bros Wii, and others like A Boy and His Blob and LostWinds are among the best 2D platformers of the past few generations. I'm a gamer born and raised on 2D platformers, and Rayman Origins reminds me of my childhood; my salad days as a gamer.

The game is a welcome departure from the Rabbids series, which bears little resemblance to this game. It is a return to the original 2D Rayman, but it's faster paced than the original Rayman game, borrowing from DKC Returns and New SMB Wii in terms of challenge and pace. It also reminds me quite a bit of the 16-bit era Virgin Games platformers like Aladdin, Cool Spot, and The Jungle Book in terms of humor and style. You will find yourself cracking up at the characters' antics throughout the game. The levels are designed brilliantly and will keep you challenged without too much frustration. You'll be just as awed with the graphics and sound, which both contribute to the charming style of the game. The only platformer I've seen that's this good looking is DKC Returns; I'd go as far to say that Ubi Soft has topped Nintendo in terms of polish with this game.

It's a great game that kids and adults alike will enjoy. I haven't even touched on the multiplayer--the game is even more fun when played with 2-3 others, though things can get confusing with too many people on screen, especially in the bigger levels or the "shadow" levels. But it's certainly one of the best multiplayer experiences I've had, and few games are this beautiful and complete. Must buy.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My top game of the year. December 30, 2011

By Happy Dad

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Normally I am not a Rayman fan, but they won me over with this title. As far as a technical standpoint the controls are spot on, smooth and responsive. The game plays smoothly on the Wii with no lag. I cannot talk enough about the attention to detail in the level design and artwork. The levels are in dynamic and challenging without being impossible. The game truly pulls you into the Rayman world. The amount of work and care that Ubisoft put in makes this title shine. Any gamer that remotely enjoys platform games should own this game.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots-O-Fun!!! December 29, 2011

By Les Mills

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii| Edition:Standard|Amazon Verified Purchase

Got this for my 7 year old daughter for Christmas and I wasn't really sure what it was about. I saw the graphics and watched the video and thought she would like it. She and I, and the neighbor's boy, have been playing it almost non-stop since. It's such a great game and super fun to play with multiple players. Up to 4 players can play at once and it's not the kind of game where one player takes a turn and then when that person dies the next one plays. When you play with more than one player, all the players help each other out throughout each stage. If one player goes too far ahead and the others are stuck behind, they blow up and the remaining player has to wack them to make them active again! Didn't really it would be about teamwork in a video game but it's great. I love the graphics, the wacky characters, and the crazy stages and secret passage ways. I highly recommend this game to help get through those long cold winter days.