Q: What were some of the biggest influences on Rayman 2, in term of art design?
A: Rayman 2 is based on a fantastic background that includes contemporary touch. My sources of inspiration are numerous and mostly unconscious. When I was a kid, I used to read all kinds of stories: Russian, Chinese, Celtic, etc...Rayman borrows different elements from all these universes, but adds a more contemporary and cartoon touch. Tex Avery, among others, inspires the cartoon aspects. Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humor like Indiana Jones, for instance. He is also a rebel, fighting against the bad guys, as in Star Wars or Robin Hood.