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* ''This article is about the first Rayman game. For main character of the series, see [[Rayman]].''

{{Game
| name = ''Rayman''
| image = [[Image:Rayman PS1EUcov.jpg|center|250px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ludimedia
| release date = 1995
| genre = 2D Platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, MS-DOS(Windows), [[Rayman (GBC)|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]], Sony PlayStation Portable(Playstation Network), Sony PlayStation 3, Palm OS, Windows Mobile, Mac OS X, Pocket PC, and Nokia 9210.
}}

'''''Rayman''''' (sometimes known as ''Rayman 1'') is [[Rayman]]'s debut game, and was first released in 1995 on the Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and on MS-DOS. A [[Rayman (GBC)|port for the Game Boy Color]] was released in 2000, followed by a port for the Game Boy Advance that was later released in 2001, in which it was renamed ''[[Rayman Advance]]''. In 2008, the game was released on the PlayStation Network as a downloadable PSOne Classic, for Sony PlayStation 3 and Sony PlayStation Portable.

Gameloft made a game called ''Rayman Ultimate'' for the Pocket PC. The game used the original PlayStation format of it. Gameloft also released Rayman 1 (GBC) for Windows Mobile and Palm OS. Rayman Ultimate however, can be downloaded online. The Learning Company remade the game as a complete download, and is available for the Apple's Mac OS X. This will be the first Rayman game to be available on an Apple operating system along with [[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]] and [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|Raving Rabbids]]. Rayman 1 (GBC) was also ported only for the Nokia 9210. Evidence of this can be found on www.rayman-fanpage.de. Rayman 1 can run on later Windows systems with the help of DOS-BOX.

==Development==
Early in its life, Rayman was going to be about an eleven-year-old boy named Jimmy. Jimmy takes advantage of the realms that he discovers within his computer to create a fantasy world called Hereitscool. When evil invades Hereitscool, Jimmy turns into a superhero named Rayman to save Hereitscool. This idea was scrapped, and Rayman is his own being in his own world in the final version. There were a few comments in the story, such as "Sorry folks, this appearance can't last. Do you want to play or what?", but they were cut for the final version.

==Plot==
Rayman's world depends on the [[Great Protoon]], in order for people and nature to live in peace and harmony. One day, the game's villain, [[Mr Dark]], defeats [[Betilla]] as she tried to defend the Great Protoon which he steals, causing the [[Electoon]]s to scatter. They are then captured by hostile creatures that appear after the incident, and are trapped in cages which Rayman has to break open in order to get closer to [[Mr Dark]]'s hideout in the [[Candy Château]]. At a later point in the game, Mr Dark kidnaps Betill.

==Gameplay==
Rayman is a 2D side-scrolling platform game, unlike its successors. The game is made up of six different worlds, half of which are natural (The [[Dream Forest]], [[Blue Mountains]], and the [[Caves of Skops]]), while the other half is 'imaginary' ([[Band Land]], [[Picture City]], and the [[Candy Château]]). Each of these worlds excluding Candy Château contains three or four levels, each with six cages with Electoons to find. The game's difficulty is progressive, meaning that it gets harder as the player continues.

The game displays consist of how many lives Rayman has, three units of energy (four in [[Rayman Advance]]) and five with a [[Super Power]] (six in Rayman Advance), and how many [[Ting]]s he has collected. Rayman normally starts with four lives and three health units, and can collect up to 99 lives. When he takes damage, he loses one unit, and when he loses all of them, he loses a life, his temporary fist powers, and all of the Tings he had collected. Upon Game Over, he has up to nine [[continue]]s depending on version, which are represented with alarm clocks.

==List of Powers and Power-Ups==
[[Image:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|frame|Rayman gets all of his permanent powers from Betilla the Fairy.]]
At the start of the game, Rayman is only able to pull a [[grimace]], which is used to scare certain enemies. As he continues, he would receive permanent powers from Betilla the Fairy that gradually widen his abilities, as well as receive a few temporary ones.

===Permanent===
* '''[[Grimace]]:''' Rayman's only ability at the game's beginning, only useful for getting rid of tall [[Livingstone]]s which are scared of this.
* '''[[Telescopic fist]]:''' The first power that Rayman gains from Betilla the Fairy, which allows Rayman to punch enemies to defeat them. This can be temporarily powered up by [[Speed Fist]]s and [[Golden Fist]]s.
* '''[[Hanging]]:''' Allows Rayman to hang onto ledges.
* '''[[Grappling Fist]]:''' When acquired, Rayman can use his fist to grapple onto [[flying ring]]s which are scattered around the place, allowing him to reach high places and cross wide gaps.
* '''[[Helicopter]]:''' When acquired, Rayman can use his odd looking hair as a helicopter which only allows him to glide, and prolong his jumps.
* '''[[Running]]:''' Rayman's last permanent power, which allows him to move faster than walking. It also makes his jumps a lot longer and faster. This replaces the grimace.

===Temporary===
* '''Magic Seed:''' Given to Rayman after helping [[Tarayzan]], Rayman plants seeds to help him reach ledges and escape floods.
* '''Super Helicopter:''' A potion that allows Rayman to actually fly with his helicopter hair.
* '''Shrinking:''' Touching [[Flying blue elf|Blue elves]] makes Rayman tiny, which is useful for accessing areas which were too small for normal-sized Rayman to go through. He returns to normal size when he touches another [[Flying blue elf]].

===Power-Ups===
* '''[[Ting]]s:''' Small blue bubbles, used either to pay [[the Magician]] to enter a bonus stage, or to gain an extra life when 100 are collected.
* '''Powers:''' Comes in either a small red atom with a P on the front, or a large red one - the former gives Rayman [[Power|one]] or [[Double Power|two]] units of health, while the latter replenishes his [[Super Power|entire]] health.
* '''[[Speed Fist]]:''' Allows Rayman's fist to fly faster than normal. Three different speeds are available.
* '''[[Golden Fist]]:''' Allows Rayman's fist to be twice as strong.
* '''[[Life]]:''' Gives Rayman an extra life, as well as restoring his entire health.

==Characters==
[[Image:Rayman1Group.PNG|thumb|260px|Rayman with all his friends.]]
Along the way, Rayman meets an array of different characters, some of which aid him through his journey.

===Friends===
* '''[[The Magician]]:''' He introduces the game's story. He can also be found at several points of the game, in which he would give you access to bonus stages that promise extra lives, provided you give him ten [[Ting]]s.
* '''[[Betilla the Fairy]]:''' Human-like, floating female [[fairy]]. Very important in the game - she gives Rayman new powers during the adventure.
* '''[[Tarayzan]]:''' Basically a limbless Tarzan, he hides behind a bush until you knock down his loincloth, and gives you the Magic Seed as a reward.
* '''[[The Photographer]]:''' This person acts like a checkpoint, should you die, you'll start at the point in which he took your photograph.
* '''[[The Musician]]:''' Located high in the [[Blue Mountains]], his guitar had been crushed by a rock which you must break to recover it. As a reward, he gives you the Super Helicopter Potion.
* '''[[Joe|Joe the Extraterrestrial]]:''' An alien that owns his own snack bar on the beach in the [[Cave of Skops]], his neon lights are unplugged, and Rayman has to go down into the dark caves to turn it back on.

===Enemies===

There are only main enemies in game. The minor enemies will be listed on level pages.

* '''[[Bzzit]]:''' The first boss (or mid-boss) of the game, a large eyed mosquito, who lives in [[Anguish Lagoon]] in the [[Dream Forest]]. After the player win fight with him, he befriends Rayman and can be used as a vehicle. He appears as a friend in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
* '''[[Moskito]]:''' Another mosquito, very similar to Bzzit, but with more health points, more attacks, and (in some versions) another colours. Lives in [[Moskito's Nest]] in the Dream Forest.
* '''[[Mr Sax]]:''' Boss of [[Band Land]], he is a walking saxophone that attacks by blowing explosive [[wrong note]]s.
* '''[[Mr Stone]]:''' Boss of the [[Blue Mountains]], he is a man made of stone who constantly thumps on the ground and sends smaller stone creatures to attack Rayman.
* '''[[Space Mama]]:''' A very large woman who's the boss of [[Picture City]]. She is first represented as stereotypical female opera singer, with rolling pin which shoots out knives. In the second battle, her rolling pin shoots out lasers. Exploding pots and a washing machine are also used by her.
* '''[[Mr Skops]]:''' A scorpion, boss of [[the Caves of Skops]]. He attacks with his giant claws and tail which shoots a homing laserbeam.
* '''[[Bad Rayman]]:''' The result of a spell that [[Mr Dark]] casts in the [[Candy Château]] stage who resembles Rayman with a dark palette and mimics every move he makes throughout the stage. He can only be defeated by finishing a stage while letting him follow you.
* '''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals your [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on you. When you finally approach him he would not really fight but rather trap you with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return your [[Telescopic Fist|Fist]], but Mr Dark flees after, leaving you to actually fight hybrids of the previous bosses. He lives in Candy Château.

==Levels==
__NOEDITSECTION__
[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PS1 version]]
[[Image:CarteRayman1.gif|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the GBA version]]

===[[Dream Forest]]===
* [[Pink Plant Woods]]
* [[Anguish Lagoon]]
* [[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]]
* [[Moskito's Nest]]

===[[Band Land]]===
* [[Bongo Hills]]
* [[Allegro Presto]]
* [[Gong Heights]]
* [[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]]

===[[Blue Mountains]]===
* [[Twilight Gulch]]
* [[The Hard Rocks]]
* [[Mr Stone's Peaks]]

===[[Picture City]]===
* [[Eraser Plains]]
* [[Pencil Pentathlon]]
* [[Space Mama's Crater]]

===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
* [[Crystal Palace]]
* [[Eat at Joe's]]
* [[Mr Skops' Stalactites]]

===[[Candy Château]]===
* [[Mr Dark's Dare]]

[[Image:R1ProtoMap.png|frame|The world map, as seen in the Jaguar Early Prototype]]

==Early Jaguar prototype==
On 25th August 2008, a YouTube video showing an early prototype of the Jaguar version was uploaded. Two months later, this was leaked to the public along with 19 prototypes or other Jaguar titles. However, there is no specific prototype number, and it is unknown how much older it is than the Jaguar's demo version, or whether or not this is the same prototype that was used to advertise the game in magazines.

Several differences between this prototype and the final version are present, as well as glitches which may render the game unplayable, especially while running in a Jaguar emulator.

* The game begins with no title screen, but straight to the world map which has been shrunk to fit the whole screen. Instead of Rayman, an [[electoon]] pinpoints his position.
* There appears to be less levels available to choose from as they are unlocked, and the medallions look different.
* There is no text at all in the game other than "ACTION" and "GAME OVER".
* The game uses a completely different walk cycle for Rayman, making him look as if he is jogging.
* When he is hit by an enemy, the throwback is a lot longer than normal, and he squeaks.
* When Rayman runs up to an exit sign, he does not pose, but rather the game fades to the next stage or the map.
* The lives counter displays a single digit.
* Some enemies appear to float across the screen.
* The bullets shot by the [[hunter]]s do not withdraw a hammer.
* Select maps are featured in the game. For example, when the [[Pink Plant Woods]] are passed, the player goes straight to [[Swamps of Forgetfulness]].
* Rayman's body moves differently when he receives a power from Betilla.
* [[The Magician]] can be found and is paid with [[Ting]]s as normal, but instead of normal bonus level, he takes the player to the breakout game.

==Jaguar Demo version==
Along with this newly leaked prototype, there is also a demo version, which displays even more differences between the final version. This version begins with [[Rayman]] dropping down in what appears to be a [[Dream Forest]] level, and feeling grumpy the second he hits the ground. Some elements in the game do not seem to be detected by Rayman, even the enemies such as the [[Hunter]]s and [[Moskito]], indicating poor collision detection. Interestingly, Rayman can also perform handstands and attack with his feet, and his fist can be charged up to be more powerful, which is displayed with an icon at the bottom left corner and the word "Nova" next to it.

There is also a very early looking heads-up display which is centered rather than to the left and right, there are more hit points than normal and the word "POW" is between that and the lives counter. An icon of an [[antitoon]] is displayed instead of the [[ting]]s icon, making an indication that these were to be collected. Only the lives counter and five of the hit points made it into the final game.

The game crashes when Rayman falls into a body of water.

==Final Jaguar Outcome==
The first Atari Jaguar version adds new areas and removes some of the ones available in the PC/Playstation/Saturn/GBA games. For example, in Blue's Mountain, the level Mr. Stone's Peaks is missing the second area entirely where Rayman has to cut 2 ropes with his Helicopter Hair before a stone ceiling crushes Rayman into the water. Also, in Picture City, the level Eraser Plains retains the 3rd area but it has been changed to a completely different place. The last world (Candy Chateau) also features completely restructured areas compared to the other ports. The Electoon cages found on the removed areas were moved to previous or further areas of the stage. The ability to shrink is also missing from this version and one of the last boss phases (Space Mamas) has been completely ignored. Also, Rayman can't slide on bells in Band Land and ice in Blue Mountain.

==All Rayman 1 Ports==
Rayman 1(PC, PS1, and Saturn) were all very similar except for the game controls. The Atari Jaguar port has some changes made from the PS1 version as mentioned above. The ''[[Rayman Advance]]'' port has similar qualities to the Playstation and PC versions. The music, however, is of lesser quality due to the GBA's limitations. Also, Rayman, instead of having three or five energy points, has four or six. Ubisoft also released [Rayman (GBC)|port for the Game Boy Color]], which contained all the Rayman 2 music, but had the storyline of Rayman. It also had a feature called Ubi Key. It's where you select a valid code using symbols and letters to go to a certain level.

As mentioned above, Rayman 1 can be downloaded off the PS Network for the PS3 and PSP. Rayman 1, 3 and Raving Rabbids are remade as complete download for the Mac OS X. The PS1 version was ported directly for the Mac OS X. Gameloft ported Rayman to four mobile phones. They ported Rayman 1 (GBC) to the Windows Mobile(CE), Nokia 9210, and the Palm OS. Rayman Ultimate, using the PS1 format, was ported to the Pocket PC. It can be downloaded as a demo, and then if liked the user can buy the full version of it. The game, with the help of DOS-BOX, can be played on later windows systems.

==Reception==
Rayman was awarded both Best Music in a CD-ROM Game and Best Animation in Electronic Gaming Monthly's 1995 video game awards. Rayman is the best selling PlayStation game of all time in the UK, beating titles like Gran Turismo and Tomb Raider 2. On Gamespot, the rating was a 7.4 out of 10.
There have been fan games made or in the making, but a lot of them have been abandon.

==Screenshots Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Rayman1Title.PNG
Image:R1Intro 001.PNG
Image:R1Intro 002.PNG
Image:R1Intro 003.PNG| The [[Great Protoon]]
Image:R1Intro 004.PNG
Image:R1Intro 005.PNG
Image:R1Intro 006.PNG| Save the [[Electoon]]s!
Image:R1Intro 008.PNG| No problem!
Image:R1Intro 010.PNG| [[Mr Dark]] is watching!
Image:Rayman1Play 001.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 002.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 003.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 005.PNG
</gallery>

==See also==

[[Miscellanea]]

[[fr:Rayman 1]]
[[de:Rayman 1]]

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Platformer Games]]
[[Category:Sidescroller Games]]

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Rayman 1

2009-09-26T20:32:18Z

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* ''This article is about the first Rayman game. For main character of the series, see [[Rayman]].''

{{Game
| name = ''Rayman''
| image = [[Image:Rayman PS1EUcov.jpg|center|250px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ludimedia
| release date = 1995
| genre = 2D Platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, MS-DOS, [[Rayman (GBC)|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]], Sony PlayStation Portable, Sony PlayStation 3, Palm OS, Windows CE
}}

'''''Rayman''''' (sometimes known as ''Rayman 1'') is [[Rayman]]'s debut game, and was first released in 1995 on the Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and on MS-DOS. A [[Rayman (GBC)|port for the Game Boy Color]] was released in 2000, followed by a port for the Game Boy Advance that was later released in 2001, in which it was renamed ''[[Rayman Advance]]''. In 2008, the game was released on the PlayStation Network as a downloadable PSOne Classic, for Sony PlayStation 3 and Sony PlayStation Portable. Gameloft made a game called Rayman Ultimate for the Windows CE. The game used the original Playstation format of it. Gameloft also released Rayman 1 for the Gameboy on Windows CE and the Palm OS. The Windows CE and Palm OS are mobile computers made by independent companies. Few know about all three games.

==Plot==
[[Rayman]]'s world depends on the [[Great Protoon]], in order for people and nature to live in peace and harmony. One day, the game's villain, [[Mr Dark]], defeats [[Betilla]] as she tried to defend the [[Great Protoon]] which he steals, causing the [[Electoon]]s to scatter. They are then captured by hostile creatures that appear after the incident, and are trapped in cages which [[Rayman]] has to break open in order to get closer to [[Mr Dark]]'s hideout in the [[Candy Château]]. At a later point in the game, [[Mr Dark]] kidnaps [[Betilla]].

==Gameplay==
Rayman is a 2D side-scrolling platform game, unlike its successors. The game is made up of six different worlds, half of which are natural (The [[Dream Forest]], [[Blue Mountains]] and the [[Caves of Skops]]), while the other half is 'imaginary' ([[Band Land]], [[Picture City]] and the [[Candy Château]]). Each of these worlds excluding [[Candy Château]] contains four or three levels, each with six cages with Electoons to find. The game's difficulty is progressive, meaning that it gets harder as the player continues.

The game displays consist of how many lives [[Rayman]] has, three units of energy (four in [[Rayman Advance]]) and five with a [[Super Power]] (six in [[Rayman Advance]]), and how many [[Ting]]s he has collected. [[Rayman]] normally starts with four lives and three health units, and can collect up to 99 lives. When he takes damage, he loses one unit, and when he loses all of them, he loses a life, his temporary fist powers, and all of the [[Ting]]s he had collected. Upon Game Over, he has up to nine [[continue]]s depending on version, which are represented with alarm clocks.

==List of Powers and Power-Ups==
[[Image:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|thumb|[[Rayman]] gets all of his permanent powers from [[Betilla the Fairy]].]]
At the start of the game, [[Rayman]] is only able to pull a [[grimace]], which is used to scare certain enemies. As he continues, he would receive permanent powers from [[Betilla the Fairy]] that gradually widen his abilities, as well as receive a few temporary ones.

===Permanent===
* '''[[Grimace]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s only ability at the game's beginning, only useful for getting rid of tall [[Livingstone]]s which are scared of this.
* '''[[Telescopic fist]]:''' The first power you gain from [[Betilla the Fairy]], which allows [[Rayman]] to punch enemies to defeat them. This can be temporarily powered up by [[Speed Fist]]s and [[Golden Fist]]s.
* '''[[Hanging]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]] to hang onto ledges.
* '''[[Grappling Fist]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his fist to grapple onto [[flying ring]]s which are scattered around the place, allowing him to reach high places and cross wide gaps.
* '''[[Helicopter]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his odd looking hair as a helicopter which only allows him to glide, and prolong his jumps.
* '''[[Running]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s last permanent power, which allows him to move faster than walking. It also makes his jumps a lot longer and faster. This replaces the [[grimace]].

===Temporary===
* '''Magic Seed:''' Given to [[Rayman]] after helping [[Tarayzan]], [[Rayman]] plants seeds to help him reach ledges and escape floods.
* '''Super Helicopter:''' A potion that allows [[Rayman]] to actually fly with his [[helicopter]] hair.
* '''Shrinking:''' Touching [[Flying blue elf|Blue elves]] makes [[Rayman]] tiny, which is useful for accessing areas which were too small for normal-sized [[Rayman]] to go through. He returns to normal size when he touches another [[Flying blue elf]].

===Power-Ups===
* '''[[Ting]]s:''' Small blue bubbles, used either to pay [[the Magician]] to enter a bonus stage, or to gain an extra life when 100 are collected.
* '''Powers:''' Comes in either a small red atom with a P on the front, or a large red one - the former gives [[Rayman]] [[Power|one]] or [[Double Power|two]] units of health, while the latter replenishes his [[Super Power|entire]] health.
* '''[[Speed Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s fist to fly faster than normal. Three different speeds are available.
* '''[[Golden Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s fist to be twice as strong.
* '''[[Life]]:''' Gives [[Rayman]] an extra life, as well as restoring his entire health.

==Characters==
[[Image:Rayman1Group.PNG|thumb|Rayman with all his friends.]]
Along the way, [[Rayman]] meets an array of different characters, some of which aid him through his journey.

===Friends===
* '''[[The Magician]]:''' He introduces the game's story. He can also be found at several points of the game, in which he would give you access to bonus stages that promise extra lives, provided you give him ten [[Ting]]s.
* '''[[Betilla the Fairy]]:''' human-like, floating female [[fairy]]. Very important in the game - she gives [[Rayman]] new powers during the adventure.
* '''[[Tarayzan]]:''' Basically a limbless Tarzan, he hides behind a bush until you knock down his loincloth, and gives you the Magic Seed as a reward.
* '''[[The Photographer]]:''' This person acts like a checkpoint, should you die, you'll start at the point in which he took your photograph.
* '''[[The Musician]]:''' Located high in the [[Blue Mountains]], his guitar had been crushed by a rock which you must break to recover it. As a reward, he gives you the Super Helicopter Potion.
* '''[[Joe the extraterrestrial]]:''' An alien that owns his own snack bar on the beach in the [[Cave of Skops]], his neon lights are unplugged, and [[Rayman]] has to go down into the dark caves to turn it back on.

===Enemies===

There are only main enemies in game. The minor enemies will be listed on level pages.

* '''[[Bzzit]]:''' The first boss (or mid-boss) of the game, a large eyed mosquito, who lives in [[Anguish Lagoon]] in the [[Dream Forest]]. After the player win fight with him, he befriends [[Rayman]] and can be used as a vehicle. He appears as a friend in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
* '''[[Moskito]]:''' Another mosquito, very similar to [[Bzzit]], but with more health points, more attacks, and (in some versions) another colours. Lives in [[Moskito's Nest]] in the [[Dream Forest]].
* '''[[Mr Sax]]:''' Boss of [[Band Land]], he is a walking saxophone that attacks by blowing explosive [[wrong note]]s.
* '''[[Mr Stone]]:''' Boss of the [[Blue Mountains]], he is a man made of stone who constantly thumps on the ground and sends smaller stone creatures to attack [[Rayman]].
* '''[[Space Mama|Pirate Mama]]:''' Mid-boss of [[Picture City]]. She represents a stereotypical female opera singer. Her rolling pin shoots out knives.
* '''[[Space Mama]]:''' A very large woman who's the boss of [[Picture City]]. Similar to Pirate Mama, a rolling pin is her weapon of choice (this one acts as a laser). Exploding pots and a washing machine are also used by her.
* '''[[Mr Skops]]:''' A scorpion, boss of [[the Caves of Skops]]. He attacks with his giant claws and tail which shoots a homing laserbeam.
* '''[[Bad Rayman]]:''' A copy of you [[Mr Dark]] has has made, which copies every move you make. He can only be defeated by finishing a stage while letting him follow you.
* '''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals your [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on you. When you finally approach him he would not really fight but rather trap you with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return your [[Telescopic Fist|Fist]], but [[Mr Dark]] flees after, leaving you to actually fight hybrids of the previous bosses. He lives in [[Candy Château]].

==Levels==
__NOEDITSECTION__
[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PS1 version]]
[[Image:CarteRayman1.gif|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the GBA version]]

===[[Dream Forest]]===
* [[Pink Plant Woods]]
* [[Anguish Lagoon]]
* [[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]]
* [[Moskito's Nest]]

===[[Band Land]]===
* [[Bongo Hills]]
* [[Allegro Presto]]
* [[Gong Heights]]
* [[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]]

===[[Blue Mountains]]===
* [[Twilight Gulch]]
* [[The Hard Rocks]]
* [[Mr Stone's Peaks]]

===[[Picture City]]===
* [[Eraser Plains]]
* [[Pencil Pentathlon]]
* [[Space Mama's Crater]]

===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
* [[Crystal Palace]]
* [[Eat at Joe's]]
* [[Mr Skops' Stalactites]]

===[[Candy Château]]===
* [[Mr Dark's Dare]]

[[Image:R1ProtoMap.png|frame|The world map, as seen in the Jaguar Early Prototype]]

==Early Jaguar prototype==
On 25th August 2008, a Youtube video showing an early prototype of the Jaguar version was uploaded. Two months later, this was leaked to the public along with 19 prototypes or other Jaguar titles. However, there is no specific prototype number, and it is unknown how much older it is than the Jaguar's demo version, or whether or not this is the same prototype that was used to advertise the game in magazines.

Several differences between this prototype and the final version are present, as well as glitches which may render the game unplayable, especially while running in a Jaguar emulator.

* The game begins with no title screen, but straight to the world map which has been shrunk to fit the whole screen. Instead of [[Rayman]], an [[electoon]] pinpoints his position.
* There appears to be less levels available to choose from as they are unlocked, and the medallions look different.
* There is no text at all in the game other than "ACTION" and "GAME OVER"
* The game uses a completely different walk cycle for [[Rayman]], making him look as if he is jogging.
* When he is hit by an enemy, the throwback is a lot longer than normal, and he squeaks.
* When [[Rayman]] runs up to an exit sign, he does not pose, but rather the game fades to the next stage or the map.
* The lives counter displays a single digit.
* Some enemies appear to float across the screen
* The bullets shot by the [[hunter]]s do not withdraw a hammer.
* Select maps are featured in the game. For example, when the [[Pink Plant Woods]] are passed, the player goes straight to [[Swamps of Forgetfulness]].
* [[Rayman]]'s body moves differently when he receives a power from [[Betilla]].
* [[The Magician]] can be found and is paid with [[Ting]]s as normal, but instead of normal bonus level, he takes the player to the breakout game.

==Jaguar Demo version==
Along with this newly leaked prototype, there is also a demo version, which displays even more differences between the final version. This version begins with [[Rayman]] dropping down in what appears to be a [[Dream Forest]] level, and feeling grumpy the second he hits the ground. Some elements in the game do not seem to be detected by [[Rayman]], even the enemies such as the [[Hunter]]s and [[Moskito]], indicating poor collision detection. Interestingly, [[Rayman]] can also perform handstands and attack with his feet, and his fist can be charged up to be more powerful, which is displayed with an icon at the bottom left corner and the word "Nova" next to it.

There is also a very early looking heads-up display which is centred rather than to the left and right, there are more hit points than normal and the word "POW" is between that and the lives counter. An icon of an [[antitoon]] is displayed instead of the [[ting]]s icon, making an indication that these were to be collected. Only the lives counter and five of the hit points made it into the final game.

The game crashes when [[Rayman]] falls into a body of water.

==Screenshots Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Rayman1Title.PNG
Image:R1Intro 001.PNG
Image:R1Intro 002.PNG
Image:R1Intro 003.PNG| The [[Great Protoon]]
Image:R1Intro 004.PNG
Image:R1Intro 005.PNG
Image:R1Intro 006.PNG| save the [[Electoon]]s!
Image:R1Intro 008.PNG| No problem!
Image:R1Intro 010.PNG| [[Mister Dark]] is watching!
Image:Rayman1Play 001.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 002.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 003.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 005.PNG
</gallery>

==See also==

[[Miscellanea]]

[[fr:Rayman 1]]
[[de:Rayman 1]]

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Platformer Games]]
[[Category:Sidescroller Games]]

Rayman 1

2009-09-26T20:27:43Z

67.96.159.198:

* ''This article is about the first Rayman game. For main character of the series, see [[Rayman]].''

{{Game
| name = ''Rayman''
| image = [[Image:Rayman PS1EUcov.jpg|center|250px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ludimedia
| release date = 1995
| genre = 2D Platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, MS-DOS, [[Rayman (GBC)|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]], Sony PlayStation Portable, Sony PlayStation 3, Palm OS, Windows CE
}}

'''''Rayman''''' (sometimes known as ''Rayman 1'') is [[Rayman]]'s debut game, and was first released in 1995 on the Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and on MS-DOS. A [[Rayman (GBC)|port for the Game Boy Color]] was released in 2000, followed by a port for the Game Boy Advance that was later released in 2001, in which it was renamed ''[[Rayman Advance]]''. In 2008, the game was released on the PlayStation Network as a downloadable PSOne Classic, for Sony PlayStation 3 and Sony PlayStation Portable.

==Plot==
[[Rayman]]'s world depends on the [[Great Protoon]], in order for people and nature to live in peace and harmony. One day, the game's villain, [[Mr Dark]], defeats [[Betilla]] as she tried to defend the [[Great Protoon]] which he steals, causing the [[Electoon]]s to scatter. They are then captured by hostile creatures that appear after the incident, and are trapped in cages which [[Rayman]] has to break open in order to get closer to [[Mr Dark]]'s hideout in the [[Candy Château]]. At a later point in the game, [[Mr Dark]] kidnaps [[Betilla]].

==Gameplay==
Rayman is a 2D side-scrolling platform game, unlike its successors. The game is made up of six different worlds, half of which are natural (The [[Dream Forest]], [[Blue Mountains]] and the [[Caves of Skops]]), while the other half is 'imaginary' ([[Band Land]], [[Picture City]] and the [[Candy Château]]). Each of these worlds excluding [[Candy Château]] contains four or three levels, each with six cages with Electoons to find. The game's difficulty is progressive, meaning that it gets harder as the player continues.

The game displays consist of how many lives [[Rayman]] has, three units of energy (four in [[Rayman Advance]]) and five with a [[Super Power]] (six in [[Rayman Advance]]), and how many [[Ting]]s he has collected. [[Rayman]] normally starts with four lives and three health units, and can collect up to 99 lives. When he takes damage, he loses one unit, and when he loses all of them, he loses a life, his temporary fist powers, and all of the [[Ting]]s he had collected. Upon Game Over, he has up to nine [[continue]]s depending on version, which are represented with alarm clocks.

==List of Powers and Power-Ups==
[[Image:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|thumb|[[Rayman]] gets all of his permanent powers from [[Betilla the Fairy]].]]
At the start of the game, [[Rayman]] is only able to pull a [[grimace]], which is used to scare certain enemies. As he continues, he would receive permanent powers from [[Betilla the Fairy]] that gradually widen his abilities, as well as receive a few temporary ones.

===Permanent===
* '''[[Grimace]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s only ability at the game's beginning, only useful for getting rid of tall [[Livingstone]]s which are scared of this.
* '''[[Telescopic fist]]:''' The first power you gain from [[Betilla the Fairy]], which allows [[Rayman]] to punch enemies to defeat them. This can be temporarily powered up by [[Speed Fist]]s and [[Golden Fist]]s.
* '''[[Hanging]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]] to hang onto ledges.
* '''[[Grappling Fist]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his fist to grapple onto [[flying ring]]s which are scattered around the place, allowing him to reach high places and cross wide gaps.
* '''[[Helicopter]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his odd looking hair as a helicopter which only allows him to glide, and prolong his jumps.
* '''[[Running]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s last permanent power, which allows him to move faster than walking. It also makes his jumps a lot longer and faster. This replaces the [[grimace]].

===Temporary===
* '''Magic Seed:''' Given to [[Rayman]] after helping [[Tarayzan]], [[Rayman]] plants seeds to help him reach ledges and escape floods.
* '''Super Helicopter:''' A potion that allows [[Rayman]] to actually fly with his [[helicopter]] hair.
* '''Shrinking:''' Touching [[Flying blue elf|Blue elves]] makes [[Rayman]] tiny, which is useful for accessing areas which were too small for normal-sized [[Rayman]] to go through. He returns to normal size when he touches another [[Flying blue elf]].

===Power-Ups===
* '''[[Ting]]s:''' Small blue bubbles, used either to pay [[the Magician]] to enter a bonus stage, or to gain an extra life when 100 are collected.
* '''Powers:''' Comes in either a small red atom with a P on the front, or a large red one - the former gives [[Rayman]] [[Power|one]] or [[Double Power|two]] units of health, while the latter replenishes his [[Super Power|entire]] health.
* '''[[Speed Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s fist to fly faster than normal. Three different speeds are available.
* '''[[Golden Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s fist to be twice as strong.
* '''[[Life]]:''' Gives [[Rayman]] an extra life, as well as restoring his entire health.

==Characters==
[[Image:Rayman1Group.PNG|thumb|Rayman with all his friends.]]
Along the way, [[Rayman]] meets an array of different characters, some of which aid him through his journey.

===Friends===
* '''[[The Magician]]:''' He introduces the game's story. He can also be found at several points of the game, in which he would give you access to bonus stages that promise extra lives, provided you give him ten [[Ting]]s.
* '''[[Betilla the Fairy]]:''' human-like, floating female [[fairy]]. Very important in the game - she gives [[Rayman]] new powers during the adventure.
* '''[[Tarayzan]]:''' Basically a limbless Tarzan, he hides behind a bush until you knock down his loincloth, and gives you the Magic Seed as a reward.
* '''[[The Photographer]]:''' This person acts like a checkpoint, should you die, you'll start at the point in which he took your photograph.
* '''[[The Musician]]:''' Located high in the [[Blue Mountains]], his guitar had been crushed by a rock which you must break to recover it. As a reward, he gives you the Super Helicopter Potion.
* '''[[Joe the extraterrestrial]]:''' An alien that owns his own snack bar on the beach in the [[Cave of Skops]], his neon lights are unplugged, and [[Rayman]] has to go down into the dark caves to turn it back on.

===Enemies===

There are only main enemies in game. The minor enemies will be listed on level pages.

* '''[[Bzzit]]:''' The first boss (or mid-boss) of the game, a large eyed mosquito, who lives in [[Anguish Lagoon]] in the [[Dream Forest]]. After the player win fight with him, he befriends [[Rayman]] and can be used as a vehicle. He appears as a friend in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
* '''[[Moskito]]:''' Another mosquito, very similar to [[Bzzit]], but with more health points, more attacks, and (in some versions) another colours. Lives in [[Moskito's Nest]] in the [[Dream Forest]].
* '''[[Mr Sax]]:''' Boss of [[Band Land]], he is a walking saxophone that attacks by blowing explosive [[wrong note]]s.
* '''[[Mr Stone]]:''' Boss of the [[Blue Mountains]], he is a man made of stone who constantly thumps on the ground and sends smaller stone creatures to attack [[Rayman]].
* '''[[Space Mama|Pirate Mama]]:''' Mid-boss of [[Picture City]]. She represents a stereotypical female opera singer. Her rolling pin shoots out knives.
* '''[[Space Mama]]:''' A very large woman who's the boss of [[Picture City]]. Similar to Pirate Mama, a rolling pin is her weapon of choice (this one acts as a laser). Exploding pots and a washing machine are also used by her.
* '''[[Mr Skops]]:''' A scorpion, boss of [[the Caves of Skops]]. He attacks with his giant claws and tail which shoots a homing laserbeam.
* '''[[Bad Rayman]]:''' A copy of you [[Mr Dark]] has has made, which copies every move you make. He can only be defeated by finishing a stage while letting him follow you.
* '''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals your [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on you. When you finally approach him he would not really fight but rather trap you with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return your [[Telescopic Fist|Fist]], but [[Mr Dark]] flees after, leaving you to actually fight hybrids of the previous bosses. He lives in [[Candy Château]].

==Levels==
__NOEDITSECTION__
[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PS1 version]]
[[Image:CarteRayman1.gif|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the GBA version]]

===[[Dream Forest]]===
* [[Pink Plant Woods]]
* [[Anguish Lagoon]]
* [[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]]
* [[Moskito's Nest]]

===[[Band Land]]===
* [[Bongo Hills]]
* [[Allegro Presto]]
* [[Gong Heights]]
* [[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]]

===[[Blue Mountains]]===
* [[Twilight Gulch]]
* [[The Hard Rocks]]
* [[Mr Stone's Peaks]]

===[[Picture City]]===
* [[Eraser Plains]]
* [[Pencil Pentathlon]]
* [[Space Mama's Crater]]

===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
* [[Crystal Palace]]
* [[Eat at Joe's]]
* [[Mr Skops' Stalactites]]

===[[Candy Château]]===
* [[Mr Dark's Dare]]

[[Image:R1ProtoMap.png|frame|The world map, as seen in the Jaguar Early Prototype]]

==Early Jaguar prototype==
On 25th August 2008, a Youtube video showing an early prototype of the Jaguar version was uploaded. Two months later, this was leaked to the public along with 19 prototypes or other Jaguar titles. However, there is no specific prototype number, and it is unknown how much older it is than the Jaguar's demo version, or whether or not this is the same prototype that was used to advertise the game in magazines.

Several differences between this prototype and the final version are present, as well as glitches which may render the game unplayable, especially while running in a Jaguar emulator.

* The game begins with no title screen, but straight to the world map which has been shrunk to fit the whole screen. Instead of [[Rayman]], an [[electoon]] pinpoints his position.
* There appears to be less levels available to choose from as they are unlocked, and the medallions look different.
* There is no text at all in the game other than "ACTION" and "GAME OVER"
* The game uses a completely different walk cycle for [[Rayman]], making him look as if he is jogging.
* When he is hit by an enemy, the throwback is a lot longer than normal, and he squeaks.
* When [[Rayman]] runs up to an exit sign, he does not pose, but rather the game fades to the next stage or the map.
* The lives counter displays a single digit.
* Some enemies appear to float across the screen
* The bullets shot by the [[hunter]]s do not withdraw a hammer.
* Select maps are featured in the game. For example, when the [[Pink Plant Woods]] are passed, the player goes straight to [[Swamps of Forgetfulness]].
* [[Rayman]]'s body moves differently when he receives a power from [[Betilla]].
* [[The Magician]] can be found and is paid with [[Ting]]s as normal, but instead of normal bonus level, he takes the player to the breakout game.

==Jaguar Demo version==
Along with this newly leaked prototype, there is also a demo version, which displays even more differences between the final version. This version begins with [[Rayman]] dropping down in what appears to be a [[Dream Forest]] level, and feeling grumpy the second he hits the ground. Some elements in the game do not seem to be detected by [[Rayman]], even the enemies such as the [[Hunter]]s and [[Moskito]], indicating poor collision detection. Interestingly, [[Rayman]] can also perform handstands and attack with his feet, and his fist can be charged up to be more powerful, which is displayed with an icon at the bottom left corner and the word "Nova" next to it.

There is also a very early looking heads-up display which is centred rather than to the left and right, there are more hit points than normal and the word "POW" is between that and the lives counter. An icon of an [[antitoon]] is displayed instead of the [[ting]]s icon, making an indication that these were to be collected. Only the lives counter and five of the hit points made it into the final game.

The game crashes when [[Rayman]] falls into a body of water.

==Screenshots Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Rayman1Title.PNG
Image:R1Intro 001.PNG
Image:R1Intro 002.PNG
Image:R1Intro 003.PNG| The [[Great Protoon]]
Image:R1Intro 004.PNG
Image:R1Intro 005.PNG
Image:R1Intro 006.PNG| save the [[Electoon]]s!
Image:R1Intro 008.PNG| No problem!
Image:R1Intro 010.PNG| [[Mister Dark]] is watching!
Image:Rayman1Play 001.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 002.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 003.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 005.PNG
</gallery>

==See also==

[[Miscellanea]]

[[fr:Rayman 1]]
[[de:Rayman 1]]

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Platformer Games]]
[[Category:Sidescroller Games]]

Rayman 1

2009-09-26T20:27:04Z

67.96.159.198:

* ''This article is about the first Rayman game. For main character of the series, see [[Rayman]].''

{{Game
| name = ''Rayman''
| image = [[Image:Rayman PS1EUcov.jpg|center|250px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ludimedia
| release date = 1995
| genre = 2D Platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, MS-DOS, [[Rayman (GBC)|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance]], Sony PlayStation Portable, Sony PlayStation 3, Palm OS,Windows CE
}}

'''''Rayman''''' (sometimes known as ''Rayman 1'') is [[Rayman]]'s debut game, and was first released in 1995 on the Atari Jaguar, Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and on MS-DOS. A [[Rayman (GBC)|port for the Game Boy Color]] was released in 2000, followed by a port for the Game Boy Advance that was later released in 2001, in which it was renamed ''[[Rayman Advance]]''. In 2008, the game was released on the PlayStation Network as a downloadable PSOne Classic, for Sony PlayStation 3 and Sony PlayStation Portable.

==Plot==
[[Rayman]]'s world depends on the [[Great Protoon]], in order for people and nature to live in peace and harmony. One day, the game's villain, [[Mr Dark]], defeats [[Betilla]] as she tried to defend the [[Great Protoon]] which he steals, causing the [[Electoon]]s to scatter. They are then captured by hostile creatures that appear after the incident, and are trapped in cages which [[Rayman]] has to break open in order to get closer to [[Mr Dark]]'s hideout in the [[Candy Château]]. At a later point in the game, [[Mr Dark]] kidnaps [[Betilla]].

==Gameplay==
Rayman is a 2D side-scrolling platform game, unlike its successors. The game is made up of six different worlds, half of which are natural (The [[Dream Forest]], [[Blue Mountains]] and the [[Caves of Skops]]), while the other half is 'imaginary' ([[Band Land]], [[Picture City]] and the [[Candy Château]]). Each of these worlds excluding [[Candy Château]] contains four or three levels, each with six cages with Electoons to find. The game's difficulty is progressive, meaning that it gets harder as the player continues.

The game displays consist of how many lives [[Rayman]] has, three units of energy (four in [[Rayman Advance]]) and five with a [[Super Power]] (six in [[Rayman Advance]]), and how many [[Ting]]s he has collected. [[Rayman]] normally starts with four lives and three health units, and can collect up to 99 lives. When he takes damage, he loses one unit, and when he loses all of them, he loses a life, his temporary fist powers, and all of the [[Ting]]s he had collected. Upon Game Over, he has up to nine [[continue]]s depending on version, which are represented with alarm clocks.

==List of Powers and Power-Ups==
[[Image:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|thumb|[[Rayman]] gets all of his permanent powers from [[Betilla the Fairy]].]]
At the start of the game, [[Rayman]] is only able to pull a [[grimace]], which is used to scare certain enemies. As he continues, he would receive permanent powers from [[Betilla the Fairy]] that gradually widen his abilities, as well as receive a few temporary ones.

===Permanent===
* '''[[Grimace]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s only ability at the game's beginning, only useful for getting rid of tall [[Livingstone]]s which are scared of this.
* '''[[Telescopic fist]]:''' The first power you gain from [[Betilla the Fairy]], which allows [[Rayman]] to punch enemies to defeat them. This can be temporarily powered up by [[Speed Fist]]s and [[Golden Fist]]s.
* '''[[Hanging]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]] to hang onto ledges.
* '''[[Grappling Fist]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his fist to grapple onto [[flying ring]]s which are scattered around the place, allowing him to reach high places and cross wide gaps.
* '''[[Helicopter]]:''' When acquired, [[Rayman]] can use his odd looking hair as a helicopter which only allows him to glide, and prolong his jumps.
* '''[[Running]]:''' [[Rayman]]'s last permanent power, which allows him to move faster than walking. It also makes his jumps a lot longer and faster. This replaces the [[grimace]].

===Temporary===
* '''Magic Seed:''' Given to [[Rayman]] after helping [[Tarayzan]], [[Rayman]] plants seeds to help him reach ledges and escape floods.
* '''Super Helicopter:''' A potion that allows [[Rayman]] to actually fly with his [[helicopter]] hair.
* '''Shrinking:''' Touching [[Flying blue elf|Blue elves]] makes [[Rayman]] tiny, which is useful for accessing areas which were too small for normal-sized [[Rayman]] to go through. He returns to normal size when he touches another [[Flying blue elf]].

===Power-Ups===
* '''[[Ting]]s:''' Small blue bubbles, used either to pay [[the Magician]] to enter a bonus stage, or to gain an extra life when 100 are collected.
* '''Powers:''' Comes in either a small red atom with a P on the front, or a large red one - the former gives [[Rayman]] [[Power|one]] or [[Double Power|two]] units of health, while the latter replenishes his [[Super Power|entire]] health.
* '''[[Speed Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s fist to fly faster than normal. Three different speeds are available.
* '''[[Golden Fist]]:''' Allows [[Rayman]]'s fist to be twice as strong.
* '''[[Life]]:''' Gives [[Rayman]] an extra life, as well as restoring his entire health.

==Characters==
[[Image:Rayman1Group.PNG|thumb|Rayman with all his friends.]]
Along the way, [[Rayman]] meets an array of different characters, some of which aid him through his journey.

===Friends===
* '''[[The Magician]]:''' He introduces the game's story. He can also be found at several points of the game, in which he would give you access to bonus stages that promise extra lives, provided you give him ten [[Ting]]s.
* '''[[Betilla the Fairy]]:''' human-like, floating female [[fairy]]. Very important in the game - she gives [[Rayman]] new powers during the adventure.
* '''[[Tarayzan]]:''' Basically a limbless Tarzan, he hides behind a bush until you knock down his loincloth, and gives you the Magic Seed as a reward.
* '''[[The Photographer]]:''' This person acts like a checkpoint, should you die, you'll start at the point in which he took your photograph.
* '''[[The Musician]]:''' Located high in the [[Blue Mountains]], his guitar had been crushed by a rock which you must break to recover it. As a reward, he gives you the Super Helicopter Potion.
* '''[[Joe the extraterrestrial]]:''' An alien that owns his own snack bar on the beach in the [[Cave of Skops]], his neon lights are unplugged, and [[Rayman]] has to go down into the dark caves to turn it back on.

===Enemies===

There are only main enemies in game. The minor enemies will be listed on level pages.

* '''[[Bzzit]]:''' The first boss (or mid-boss) of the game, a large eyed mosquito, who lives in [[Anguish Lagoon]] in the [[Dream Forest]]. After the player win fight with him, he befriends [[Rayman]] and can be used as a vehicle. He appears as a friend in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
* '''[[Moskito]]:''' Another mosquito, very similar to [[Bzzit]], but with more health points, more attacks, and (in some versions) another colours. Lives in [[Moskito's Nest]] in the [[Dream Forest]].
* '''[[Mr Sax]]:''' Boss of [[Band Land]], he is a walking saxophone that attacks by blowing explosive [[wrong note]]s.
* '''[[Mr Stone]]:''' Boss of the [[Blue Mountains]], he is a man made of stone who constantly thumps on the ground and sends smaller stone creatures to attack [[Rayman]].
* '''[[Space Mama|Pirate Mama]]:''' Mid-boss of [[Picture City]]. She represents a stereotypical female opera singer. Her rolling pin shoots out knives.
* '''[[Space Mama]]:''' A very large woman who's the boss of [[Picture City]]. Similar to Pirate Mama, a rolling pin is her weapon of choice (this one acts as a laser). Exploding pots and a washing machine are also used by her.
* '''[[Mr Skops]]:''' A scorpion, boss of [[the Caves of Skops]]. He attacks with his giant claws and tail which shoots a homing laserbeam.
* '''[[Bad Rayman]]:''' A copy of you [[Mr Dark]] has has made, which copies every move you make. He can only be defeated by finishing a stage while letting him follow you.
* '''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals your [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on you. When you finally approach him he would not really fight but rather trap you with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return your [[Telescopic Fist|Fist]], but [[Mr Dark]] flees after, leaving you to actually fight hybrids of the previous bosses. He lives in [[Candy Château]].

==Levels==
__NOEDITSECTION__
[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PS1 version]]
[[Image:CarteRayman1.gif|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the GBA version]]

===[[Dream Forest]]===
* [[Pink Plant Woods]]
* [[Anguish Lagoon]]
* [[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]]
* [[Moskito's Nest]]

===[[Band Land]]===
* [[Bongo Hills]]
* [[Allegro Presto]]
* [[Gong Heights]]
* [[Mr Sax's Hullaballoo]]

===[[Blue Mountains]]===
* [[Twilight Gulch]]
* [[The Hard Rocks]]
* [[Mr Stone's Peaks]]

===[[Picture City]]===
* [[Eraser Plains]]
* [[Pencil Pentathlon]]
* [[Space Mama's Crater]]

===[[The Caves of Skops]]===
* [[Crystal Palace]]
* [[Eat at Joe's]]
* [[Mr Skops' Stalactites]]

===[[Candy Château]]===
* [[Mr Dark's Dare]]

[[Image:R1ProtoMap.png|frame|The world map, as seen in the Jaguar Early Prototype]]

==Early Jaguar prototype==
On 25th August 2008, a Youtube video showing an early prototype of the Jaguar version was uploaded. Two months later, this was leaked to the public along with 19 prototypes or other Jaguar titles. However, there is no specific prototype number, and it is unknown how much older it is than the Jaguar's demo version, or whether or not this is the same prototype that was used to advertise the game in magazines.

Several differences between this prototype and the final version are present, as well as glitches which may render the game unplayable, especially while running in a Jaguar emulator.

* The game begins with no title screen, but straight to the world map which has been shrunk to fit the whole screen. Instead of [[Rayman]], an [[electoon]] pinpoints his position.
* There appears to be less levels available to choose from as they are unlocked, and the medallions look different.
* There is no text at all in the game other than "ACTION" and "GAME OVER"
* The game uses a completely different walk cycle for [[Rayman]], making him look as if he is jogging.
* When he is hit by an enemy, the throwback is a lot longer than normal, and he squeaks.
* When [[Rayman]] runs up to an exit sign, he does not pose, but rather the game fades to the next stage or the map.
* The lives counter displays a single digit.
* Some enemies appear to float across the screen
* The bullets shot by the [[hunter]]s do not withdraw a hammer.
* Select maps are featured in the game. For example, when the [[Pink Plant Woods]] are passed, the player goes straight to [[Swamps of Forgetfulness]].
* [[Rayman]]'s body moves differently when he receives a power from [[Betilla]].
* [[The Magician]] can be found and is paid with [[Ting]]s as normal, but instead of normal bonus level, he takes the player to the breakout game.

==Jaguar Demo version==
Along with this newly leaked prototype, there is also a demo version, which displays even more differences between the final version. This version begins with [[Rayman]] dropping down in what appears to be a [[Dream Forest]] level, and feeling grumpy the second he hits the ground. Some elements in the game do not seem to be detected by [[Rayman]], even the enemies such as the [[Hunter]]s and [[Moskito]], indicating poor collision detection. Interestingly, [[Rayman]] can also perform handstands and attack with his feet, and his fist can be charged up to be more powerful, which is displayed with an icon at the bottom left corner and the word "Nova" next to it.

There is also a very early looking heads-up display which is centred rather than to the left and right, there are more hit points than normal and the word "POW" is between that and the lives counter. An icon of an [[antitoon]] is displayed instead of the [[ting]]s icon, making an indication that these were to be collected. Only the lives counter and five of the hit points made it into the final game.

The game crashes when [[Rayman]] falls into a body of water.

==Screenshots Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Rayman1Title.PNG
Image:R1Intro 001.PNG
Image:R1Intro 002.PNG
Image:R1Intro 003.PNG| The [[Great Protoon]]
Image:R1Intro 004.PNG
Image:R1Intro 005.PNG
Image:R1Intro 006.PNG| save the [[Electoon]]s!
Image:R1Intro 008.PNG| No problem!
Image:R1Intro 010.PNG| [[Mister Dark]] is watching!
Image:Rayman1Play 001.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 002.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 003.PNG
Image:Rayman1Play 005.PNG
</gallery>

==See also==

[[Miscellanea]]

[[fr:Rayman 1]]
[[de:Rayman 1]]

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Platformer Games]]
[[Category:Sidescroller Games]]

Henchman 800

2009-09-26T20:15:51Z

67.96.159.198:

{{Character
| name = Henchman 800
| image = [[Image:pirate.jpg|thumb|390px|Henchman 800]]
| alignment = Bad
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|R2]]'', ''[[Rayman Revolution|RR]]'', ''[[Rayman M|M]]''
| sex = N/A
| species = Robot
| status = Villain
}}
The '''Henchman 800 Unit''' is a [[Robo-Pirate]] unit that comprises the majority of the [[Robo-Pirate Army]] led by [[Admiral Razorbeard]]. They are most famous (and infamous) for being the most common enemy in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' and in its remakes, ''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]'' and ''[[Rayman DS]]''.

==Ranks==
''Main article: [[Robo-Pirate Army]]''<br>

The ranks of the Henchman 800s is determined by color, though this isn't very noticeable until ''Rayman 2: Revolution'', as color ranks overlap in ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''. There are also many ranks that only appeared in ''Revolution'' and/or the PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2''. Rank strength can commonly be seen in how many hits it takes in ''Revolution'' to take down a Green Robo-Pirate, which then may be compared to the higher ranks. The red version of Henchman 800, the highest rank in Rayman Revolution, is then a playable character in all versions of [[Rayman M]].

==See Also==
*[[Henchman 1000]]
*[[Zombie Henchman]]
*[[Parachuting Pirate]]
*[[Admiral Razorbeard's Lackey]]
*[[Robo-Pirate Army]]
*[[Ninjaws]]

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Henchman 800

2009-09-26T20:14:48Z

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{{Character
| name = Henchman 800
| image = [[Image:pirate.jpg|thumb|390px|Henchman 800]]
| alignment = Bad
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|R2]]'', ''[[Rayman Revolution|RR]]'', ''[[Rayman M|M]]''
| sex = N/A
| species = Robot
| status = Villain
}}
The '''Henchman 800 Unit''' is a [[Robo-Pirate]] unit that comprises the majority of the [[Robo-Pirate Army]] led by [[Admiral Razorbeard]]. They are most famous (and infamous) for being the most common enemy in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' and in its remakes, ''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]'',''[[Rayman DS]]''.

==Ranks==
''Main article: [[Robo-Pirate Army]]''<br>

The ranks of the Henchman 800s is determined by color, though this isn't very noticeable until ''Rayman 2: Revolution'', as color ranks overlap in ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''. There are also many ranks that only appeared in ''Revolution'' and/or the PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2''. Rank strength can commonly be seen in how many hits it takes in ''Revolution'' to take down a Green Robo-Pirate, which then may be compared to the higher ranks. The red version of Henchman 800, the highest rank in Rayman Revolution, is then a playable character in all versions of [[Rayman M]].

==See Also==
*[[Henchman 1000]]
*[[Zombie Henchman]]
*[[Parachuting Pirate]]
*[[Admiral Razorbeard's Lackey]]
*[[Robo-Pirate Army]]
*[[Ninjaws]]

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Murfy

2009-09-21T01:15:50Z

67.96.159.198: /* Rayman 2 */

{{Character
| name = Murfy
| image = [[Image:R3Murfy.jpg|200px|center|''Murfy'']]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]], [[Rayman Arena]], [[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]], [[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]
| sex = Male
| species = Greenbottle
| status = Coach
}}
''"Figures. They're raiding the Fairy Council! Enough is enough. I was told that after Rayman 2 I'd be cast as a tormented artist who falls for a girl with great big... uh, eyes. And here I am, playing sidekick again in a low-budget flick. Yeesh!"'' - Murfy, ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''.

'''Murfy''' (sometimes spelled as '''Murphy''') is a character who made his début in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', and later appears for a short while in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''. He serves as a flying encyclopedia, and it is his job to provide as much information about the world to Rayman as he can, as well as teaching him how to train and perform his moves. In the PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'' he does not do this, as it seems that a number of his kind are prisoners found in cages.

==Character Description==
Murfy is a small flying creature with a green head, and despite his frog-like appearance, he is actually a [[greenbottle]], a sort of fly, as revealed in the instruction booklet of ''Rayman 3''. He always sports a huge cheesy grin showing large teeth, and is always dressed in green, yellow and purple clothes, almost identical of that of the [[Grand Minimus]] [[Teensie]]s. In his appearance in ''Rayman 3'' he had undergone a number of changes, such as his hands and eyes which are now much bigger than in ''Rayman 2'', and his wings have become more fly-like. His clothes have also been slightly changed, notably his shoes which are elf-like. He also appears to have fingers and legs now, unlike the previous game.

==Videogame Appearances==
[[Image:MurfyIntro.jpg|thumb|Murfy's first appearance in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'']]
===''Rayman 2''===
In all versions of ''Rayman 2'' except for the Playstation and Gameboy Color versions, Murfy seems to be an innocent character that plays as a guide for [[Rayman]], giving him instructions on how to pull off his moves while going through the [[Woods of Light]]. All around the world there are [[Stone of Thought|Stones of Thought]]. If Rayman stands next to one of these for a while and thinks, Murfy will come back to him and repeat his instructions.

===''Rayman Revolution''===
Murfy's job as an instructor is a little more looked into at the beginning of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', as there is an extra stage after the Woods of Light in which he teaches Rayman how to swim and how to shoot, using a scarecrow as his first target.

===''Rayman 3''===
[[File:MurfyR3.jpg|thumb|Murfy in [[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]].]]
Murfy later appears in ''Rayman 3'', and this time he carries a manual (a purple booklet with a picture of the original Rayman's face on it), which he reads from instead of passing his own knowledge to Rayman. He develops a more cocky personality than before, and often rants about how he is stuck with being a sidekick, as well as giving witty comments and sarcastic remarks about the Manual as Rayman goes through the [[The Fairy Council|Fairy Council]]. In this game, he is voiced by Billy West, who had also voiced Rayman in the [[Rayman: The Animated Series|Animated Series]] four years earlier. Unlike ''Rayman 2'', in which he can appear anywhere in the game which has a Stone of Thought, Murfy leaves at the [[The Heart of the World|Heart of the World]].

===Other games===
Murfy also makes brief appearances in many handheld ''Rayman'' games, such as [[Rayman 3 (GBA)|''Rayman 3'' for the GBA]] and ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', in which he overviews the games' instructions as before. In the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (GBA)|GBA version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], he is sent to help Rayman escape from his cell.

==Cameos==
* Although Murfy is in the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (GBA)|Game Boy Advance version]] of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids]] as a guide, his face can also be seen in the 'Shoot a Rabbid' minigames.
* Murfy also appears in ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' as a reporter/paparazzi in cutscenes that play before each new cup is played.
* In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]] and [[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]], Murfy has the default third highest score on each minigame, scoring 6000 on each.

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Rayman

2009-05-08T01:08:49Z

67.96.159.198: /* Rayman the Teacher */

''This article is about the main character of the series, Rayman. For the first Rayman game, see [[Rayman 1]].''

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[Image:Rayman.jpg|center|200px|''Rayman'']]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|R2]]'', ''[[Rayman Revolution|RR]]'', ''[[Rayman M|M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|R3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids|RRR]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2|RRR2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series|RTAS]]''
| sex = Male
| species = Unknown
| status = Hero
}}
'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist in the Ubisoft video game series of the same name. He is the creation of French game designer [[Michel Ancel]] (who had first designed Rayman in the early 90's), and with his trademark lack of limbs and [[Helicopter]] power, he has become a popular and recognisable video games character over the past decade, making his debut in 1995 on the Atari Jaguar and appearing in several titles up for many different platforms until the present day.

==Character description==

===Appearance===
[[Image:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|Rayman soon had to have his limbs removed due to graphical processing problems]]
Rayman was originally designed to be just an athletic character and to have a full body, but because it could not be fully rendered even on games consoles in the mid-90's, he was left without arms, legs and a neck - his hands, feet and head float around his body. He has a huge round nose, and has strawberry blonde hair which he divides into two (three in ''Rayman'') fronds that are held up to resemble ears. He often uses this as a [[helicopter]], and sometimes to fly whenever he is able to. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black, and two pictures in ''Rayman'' showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of his species are seen in ''Rayman'', notably the Magician and Tarayzan.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple shirt with a mysterious white ring on the chest, which absorbs energy from the Fairies and connects to the altars of the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''Rayman 2''. Up until ''Rayman 3'', he wears a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs change throughout the series. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is mostly where he is seen wearing different clothing that sometimes looks like he has knees, such as the Disco costume.

===Physical===
Rayman is a very laid back character, as he is often seen snoozing either on a hammock or up against a tree, but he is also very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since ''Rayman 2''. He is also strong enough to carry things such as [[plum]]s, [[keg]]s and even Baby Globoxes. However, he started out as a poor swimmer, as in the original ''Rayman'' he would lose a life the instant he'd fall into any body of liquid, but he soon develops this skill fast by the time ''Rayman 2'' is set in. In ''Rayman Revolution'' he is taught this by Murfy and a Baby Globox.

===Personality===
Rayman's true personality isn't very well looked into throughout the series, though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in ''Rayman 1'', as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. Lately though he has become somewhat self absorbed, especially in ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he remembers and worries about the Baby Globoxes that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the Rabbids continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''.

==Biography==
[[Image:R1Intro 008.PNG|thumb|right|One of Rayman's first appearances in the series]]
===The Original Story of Rayman===
Very little is known about Rayman's early life, though in an early advertisment for the Jaguar version of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', the story told of a young boy named Jimmy that had been sucked into a world he had created on his computer called "Hereitscool", and transformed into the limbless wonder. This original plot was pulled from the final product, and Rayman was instead made to be the guardian of his world. However, it is unknown as to why exactly Rayman and all of the other characters in the first game are limbless other than for technical reasons.

===No Problem!===
Rayman is first seen having fun with the [[Electoon]]s in his peaceful world, until [[Mister Dark|Mr. Dark]] comes along to kidnap the [[Great Protoon]]. He was then seen asleep in a hammock, where he lazily speaks the words "No problem", in response to his calls from the [[Magician]] to save the world from the terror caused by this mysterious villain. At that time, he apparently lived by the sea in what looks like a shipwrecked boat, though his home is never fully seen. He then travels through six different lands in search of [[Mr Dark's Dare]], where he challenges and defeats Mr. Dark and his hybrids.

===Rayman the Teacher===
''Main Article: [[Rayman Junior]]''

From 1996, Rayman appeared in several educational computer games designed especially for children, notably a remake of the original ''Rayman'' in which the player has to solve several reading and mathematics questions throughout modified versions of the original levels. This game had several names, and was later released for the PlayStation in 2000 as [[Rayman Junior]].

Other educational Rayman games included the following:

* Rayman Brain Games
* Amazing Learning Games with Rayman
* Rayman Activity Center
* Rayman Premiers Clics
* Rayman Éveil

===The Glade of Dreams===
[[Image:R2Rayman004.jpg|thumb|left|Rayman has he appears in ''Rayman 2''.]]
The Glade of Dreams is the world in which the Rayman games are set. The [[Rayman 1|original Rayman game]] was set in a valley inhabited by limbless creatures like Rayman, and seemed to be in a coastal or island area. The sequel, ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' , offers little information about the geography of the Glade, but its remake, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' , shows that all locations seen in Rayman 2 are part of a large landmass called The Front. In ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' , Rayman travels around the world via Teensie Highways, so little new information is revealed about his world in this game either. According to a number of official sources, Rayman was first found either washed up on the shores of the Glade of Dreams, or sleeping peacefully under a palm tree and found by fishermen. Either way, the people of this land were soon convinced of his good intentions (especially after he first saved the world from [[Mr Dark]]), and supposedly he had befriended the likes of [[Globox]] and [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]] before ''Rayman 2'' took place.

===Pirates!===
''Main Articles: [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]], [[Rayman Revolution]], and [[Rayman DS]]''

Now it was time for Rayman to show his heroism. [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and his [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirate army]] soon attacked and in the Great Forest, Rayman and Globox fought off a bunch of them. Suddenly, Rayman's powers disappeared and Ly telepathically communicated with him to tell him that [[the Heart of the World]] had been smashed into 1000 pieces called Lums, meaning Rayman and Ly's powers had disappeared. Then Rayman was captured and he told a frightened Globox to go to Ly for help. Rayman was put in a jail cell and Globox himself soon arrived, giving him a Silver Lum from Ly. The Silver Lum gave him back the power to shoot his magic fist and he used to escape. Globox accidentally knocked Rayman off the ship and they both go plunging towards the ground.

On his journey to find Ly, Rayman meets [[Murfy]], the [[Grand Minimus]] [[Teensies]], the [[Baby Globox]]es, and more. He soon finds Ly, who gives him the grapple power back and tells him he needs to find the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks of]] [[Polokus]] to reawaken Polokus himself. On his journey to collect them, Rayman carried out many tasks such as finding the [[Elixir of Life]] to cure [[Clark]], rescuing many friends from captivity and even defeating the guardians of the masks. Eventually, he collected all four and was taken to the Prison Ship to defeat Razorbeard. After beating him, Razorbeard destroyed the Prison Ship and Rayman was believed to have died in the explosion, with the only thing left of him being his left foot. At his funeral, Rayman arrived almost safe and sound and was reunited with his foot, and after a long and difficult journey, he was told to rest.

===A fugitive in Aeropolis===

''Main Article: [[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''

[[Rigatoni]], the villainous boss of an intergalatic circus, captures Rayman and takes him to his circus. Rayman, however, does not take this and jokes around with Razorbeard, who is now portrayed as Rigatoni's servant. Rayman finds out how badly the other circus freaks are being treated and helps them escape. Angered, Rigatoni phones Inspector Grub and tells him to find Rayman and his new friends and bring them back. Meanwhile, outside the vast city of [[Aeropolis]], Rayman and the gang see an old man struggling to fix a car. The man promises he'll let them have the car if they can fix it and Cookie successfully manages to do so. After evading Inspector Grub, they seek refuge in what is actually the detective's house.

===Let the competition begin!===
''Main Article: [[Rayman M]]''

Rayman and his friends and foes returned for a competition to see who actually was the best. The competition contained two parts: Racing and Battle. Rayman was one of the main competitors in these competitions. Even [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] is back because he gave his resignation to [[Rigatoni]] and gathered his army of Robo-Pirates.

===Razorbeard's Revenge===
''Main Article: [[Rayman 3 (GBA)]]''

When Razorbeard strikes back at the Glades of Dreams, it is up to Rayman to save his friends yet again. Rayman and Globox talk about how Globox was saving the Teensies when he accidentally swallowed a Black Lum. Suddenly, Globox vanishes and Rayman goes looking for him. Facing similar events to ''Rayman 2'', Rayman soon battles Razorbeard's machine, the [[Grolgoth]], once more and defeats Razorbeard.

Later, Globox tells his children that he saved the world, with a little help from Rayman.

===A Wacky Adventure===
''Main Article: [[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]''

Rayman and his best friend Globox are napping in the Crossroads of Dreams. Rayman's hands suddenly come to life and walk off. They see a [[Red Lum]] and scare it by making shadow puppets. The Red Lum is scared so much that it turns into the Dark Lum Lord [[Andre]], who goes and creates his Hoodlum army, attempting to destroy [[the Heart of the World]].

Eager in his intents, he storms through the door, unaware that Rayman and Globox had already arrived there. Globox, standing in front of the door, screams and swallows Andre, where Andre soon decides to reside. From there, Rayman and Globox visit three different doctors. The third decides to meet with the first two, where they could cooperatively attempt to extract Andre, and succeed. Andre then visits the fallen [[Knaaren]] warrior [[Reflux]], where he encourages him to follow through with his new plot. Reflux, ashamed of his defeat, takes well to the offer and, once more, pursues his goals of power and might.

After Rayman and Globox follow the recently-formed duo throughout several different locations, they finally arrive at [[the Tower of the Leptys]], where Reflux was waiting, now with the power of Leptys, to once again face his enemy. Following his final defeat (where he then crystallizes and shatters), Andre is converted to a Red Lum again, triggering all other Black Lums to do the same.

===The Bunny Invasion===
One day, Rayman decided to take a few baby Globoxes out for a picnic, which was disrupted by the sudden invasion of a species new to him - the [[Rabbid]]s. He and the babies were captured and taken to a Colosseum, where he became the Rabbids' source of entertainment. He would have to pass their many challenges for 15 days before he escaped using the [[plunger]]s he had earned after each day of success. He soon realised that he had left the babies behind, and tried to return for them through a hole a rabbid had made, but he got stuck for some time.

Soon after this event, Rayman learns that the Rabbids are planning to take over Earth, and attempts to infiltrate them by dressing up as one and imitating their behaviour, while following them all over the world and collecting as much information as possible to use as a warning to the Earth's inhabitants.

Currently he is still being harassed by the Rabbids, as he had to see refuge in what may be his second home after being chased by a small group of them. However, they mysteriously travel into the television set inside and harass him and even creatures living outside the home even more for an entire week.

==Trivia==
* When ''Rayman 2'' was released in Japan and China, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on Ly's suit had to be changed to blue, because in those countries purple is the "colour of the dead".
* One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in ''Rayman 1'' and in ''Rayman Junior''.
* Rayman also seems to like basketball. In ''Rayman 2'', he would sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in the GBA version of ''Rayman 3'' if the player decided to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman would throw his body through a basketball net and catch it.
* Some of Rayman's gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips.
* Rayman appears in the credits of Tonic Trouble.

==See also==

[[Miscellanea]]

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