Rayman Origins - with artbook

by Ubisoft

• A Massive Universe to Explore - Rayman Origins includes over 100 characters, 12 unique worlds and over 60 levels of 2D platforming gameplay designed for all ages and playing styles.
• Crazy Moves & Gameplay - Rayman, Globox and the Teensies gain unique abilities as they progress through the adventure, including swimming, diving, slapping and the sensational “HairlyCopter.”
• 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!
• 4-Player, Jump-In/Jump-Out, Co-op Gameplay - 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.
• Rebirth of a Platforming Legend - 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.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00503NANQ
• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 15, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,128 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 | Edition: Standard with Amazon Exclusive Art Book

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

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.

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

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A TEN MEGATON BLAST OF FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! November 16, 2011

By Travis Deputy VINE™ VOICE

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3| Edition:Standard with Amazon Exclusive Art Book|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I ask myself when was the last time I had this much fun playing a game? I honestly don't remember, but it's been a long long while. The breathtaking graphics, the whimsical music, the ingenious game design, the challenge it offers, the variety of characters and landscapes, and the magical controls are all done to perfection. They just don't make games like this anymore! That is an absolute shame, too! Don't me wrong, I love me some FPS's and open world RPG's, but don't we have more than enough of those? Even enough if we could get 3 or 4 games of Rayman: Origins' ilk every year I'd be giddy with ecstaticism. There are few too many sidescrolling 2-D platformers...

If it were up to my vote, I'd give Rayman game of the year. But that's not going to happen. The huge budget, adult oriented games such as Batman and Uncharted will take that coveted award. Nothing against those games... I love'em both. However, Rayman will be heavily overlooked because it's going to be looked at as a kiddie game and because we as gamers have shrugged 2-D platformers aside in favor of ultra realistic FPS's and RPG's. With the exception of Mario titles(which have largely become 3-D) and a yearly crappy(usually) Sonic title we don't ever get any platformers. So, here's my vote that we get a new Rayman title every year.

If I were say all the things I wanted to say about Rayman: Origins and about how amazing it is I would go well beyond the 1500 word review limit. If you even have the slightest interest in 2-D sidescrolling platformers you should buy this. I will say this is a challenging game, but not so much that it makes you want to break/throw the controller. It gets more difficult towards the end.... It's kind of ironic that many will view Rayman as a kiddie game, but most adults will be humbled at the challenge and ingenuitiy it presents. You know, I'll retract that statement I made earlier: I don't care what genre of gaming you like or don't like and I dare you to not love Rayman: Origins. How is that for a bold statement?!

I haven't played through all of Rayman, yet. But I think I'm close to the end(the sea level) and according to the back cover there are over 60 stages to play through. Sounds about right. Tons of replayability and fun to be found here, folks! If Rayman can't get game of the year, then it gets my FUN GAME OF THE YEAR AWARD. A perfect 10 out of 10 five star game! Read more ›

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 2011 BEST GRAPHICS/2-D PLATFORMER/GAME OF THE YEAR November 15, 2011

By K. Johnson

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3| Edition:Standard with Amazon Exclusive Art Book|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I rarely write reveiws to products but after playing this game it deserve to be hear how amazing this rare gem of a game really is. I mean play the first world alone for just an hour and it have my vote for being the best 2d platform game I play in a long time(I also have that new Kirby game and I hate to say this game is much freaking sweetier) and the graphic really caught my eyes it like cartoon, comic strip, and child storybook put togethere. The gameplay is amazing it feel like a classic old school game at its best. There has been so many positive review all over the web about this underrated gem of a game. If you want a fun game this holiday season this is the game and especially for the 2d platformer fans. The main thing I love about this game is the artwork they put in to this game it a huge WOW factor. All the games I see came out this year this should be put on the list of 2011 Game of the year with out doubt in my mind. I really do recommend this game to anybody that just want to have freaking sweet fun time.Rayman Origins to me is a work of amazing art in motions and 2011 GAME OF THE YEAR!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great platforming in an age of so few January 2, 2012

By Michael Santaly

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3| Edition:Standard with Amazon Exclusive Art Book|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Rayman Origins is a return to form for the series. You won't find any "rabbits" in this game, and that's just the way I like it. Charming, fun, and classic are the first words that come to mind when I think of this game. Parents should know It's good for all ages, though younger kids might find themselves a little frustrated at later stages in the end of the game. Allow me to give a breakdown

Story
Non existent really. More pointless than saving a princess if you could imagine. But that's not why you're here anyway.

Graphics
I played this game on the PS3, and visually it is beautiful. It may be a 2D game, but the backgrounds are beautifully drawn, and the game takes place in several different worlds, each one unique and creative. You have a forest, dessert, Ice/Hot, water, and mechanical world.

Music
I personally really enjoyed the music in this game. It's hard to describe exactly why though. There really are no lyrics. Just melodies with the occasional gibberish. I know that probably doesn't sound too appealing, but really the music stands out very well in this game, and fits a each world. Check youtube if you're curious.

Combat
Mostly running and jumping. Rayman also has the ability to punch, kick, spin, and ground pound. All very basic, but the running and fighting in this game is pretty smooth.

Difficultly
For those who don't care about completion the game is very easy. Running through the stages doesn't take long. Most can be done within a minute if all you're trying to do is get through it. For those who want to complete everything, the game can be very challenging. After every level you can go back and do a speed run. This can be tricky, as if you die once you have to start from the beginning of the level.... But the majority of gamers should only have trouble with a handful of the speed runs.

There are also "Lums" to collect. Depending on the type of level a different amount of lums will be needed. Most levels require a max of 300 for the trophy. If you're going for the ribbon(which does not get a trophy) you will need 350. I've gotten the ribbons in all the levels and I can say the only difficult ones are the mosquito levels. These are levels where you have to ride a mosquito in a 2D side shooter form. Other than that the bosses are a joke.

The last kind of level are the treasure chest levels. Its basically memorization and reflexes. But some can be tricky.

Overall
Rayman Origins is a fun 2D game, in an era that with exception of Mario, don't really exist. It's cute, unique, fun, and challenging game. It's a shame Ubisoft released this game in the middle of the holiday season with all the big releases, as I doubt as many people will get to play this game as it deserves. But if you're reading this review wondering if you should buy this game, well then it probably wouldn't hurt to download the demo. But if you're still unsure, just ask yourself if you miss the simplistic, yet beautiful design of the old platformers that used to dominate the market, and need a break from the shooters, and open world games, that currently sit atop the sales charts. I hope this review was helpful. Read more ›

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the wait November 16, 2011

By Nicholas G. Williams

Platform for Display:PLAYSTATION 3|Edition:Standard with Amazon Exclusive Art Book

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Graphics/Animation: Wow. Level design: Wow. Music/SFX: Beautifully entwined. Silliness: Oh yeah. Faithful to the original: Comically and surprisingly so. Controls: Precise and more intuitive than the original. Great gameplay, stunning graphics (check this out in 1080 on a huge screen), enough to draw people from other rooms and behind you to ask "What on Earth are you playing?" Fans of 2-D scrollers or the original pick this one up without hesitation. Now who's going to update Earthworm Jim?