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Rayman Jungle Run

2012-12-30T04:05:35Z

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{{Game
| name = Rayman Jungle Run
| image= [[File:Mzl.jctmxprq.320x480-75.jpeg|center|200px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = Pastagames
| release date = [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 20th September 2012 (iOS), 27th September 2012 (Android)
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = iOS and Android
}}

'''''Rayman Jungle Run''''' is a 2D sidescroller platform game for iOS and Android devices, that uses the same graphical style of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. It was released on iOS on the 20th September 2012 and on Android on the 27th September 2012. With an update released on 4th December 2012, players can access to 10 extra levels and purchase a pack of new playable characters, including [[Globox]] and [[Bad Rayman]].

==Gameplay==
[[Rayman]] runs automatically through the entire level. The player can jump - and helicopter later on - by tapping anywhere on the screen. He can also do a wall run and attack using the dedicated button in the bottom-left corner. The goal is to obtain as many [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|lums]] as possible out of 100 and to rush through the level. The [[Skull Coin]]s reappear here too, though they only worth 20 lums. Also, new colors of [[Skull Tooth|Skull Teeth]] appear in the game: green and blue. The green one can be obtained at 8 lums, the blue one at 50 lums, and the red one at 100 lums. As soon as five red teeth are obtained, the [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]] opens up. These levels are much harder than the normal levels, as there are no lums and the player only have to complete these levels in order to gain a red tooth. If all of the 10 red Skull Teeth are collected, the completed section will be marked with a crown.

==Levels==

''Rayman Jungle Run'' is divided in four sections, each one giving priority to one of Rayman's abilities. All four sections are subdivided in ten levels, the tenth level only being accessed if the player has collected 5 red Skull Teeth from that section. An updated version of the game includes a new section with 10 aditional levels.

===Jump===
These levels only require Rayman to jump with the proper timing. Rayman jumps by tapping on the screen. The level are:
*Run in the Sun
*Treetops
*Bellow the Root
*Back and Fourth
*Up and Dawn
*Push it Real Good
*Root About for Lu,s
*Pit of Grit
*Rayman and the Beanstalk
*Leaps of Faith (Unlockable)

===Fly===
In this section, Rayman learns the ability to fly. If the player jumps and holds the touchscreen with the finger , Rayman will start to use the [[helicopter]]. The levels are:

*Propeller Head
*The Root of All Evil
*Down to Earth
*Night of the Living Roots
*Journey to the Sun
*Zip Past!
*One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Rests
*Red Sky at Night, Shepherd's light
*Green Grove
*Bad Breath of Death (Unlockable)

===Wall Run===
In this section, wall run adquires a major role. Rayman must jump from wall to wall avoiding every obstacle on the way. This section has considerably curvier level design and sections that require Rayman to run upside down. The levels are:

*Climbing the Walls?
*Emerald Grotto
*Blue Gallery of Mistery
*Dr. Lividstone, I Presume?
*Root on the Roof
*Great Balls of Fire
*Under the Volcano
*Upside Down, Round and Round
*Deliciously Curvy
*Com' on Death, Hurt Me Plenty! (Unlockable)

===Punch===
While the rest of the touchscreen is used for jump, a small button appears on the right corner of the screen, which is used to perform a spin attack. This section features all of the abilities learned before, including Rayman's ability to punch enemies and destroy wooden walls. The levels are:

*Banging on Heaven's Doors
*Lividstone Skewers
*Beware the Spiked Helmets!
*Top of the Pops
*Night Flight, Fight Night
*Aero Kick
*The Way of the Exploding Fist
*Contre Jour
*Bumpy Maze
*Disco Inferno! (Unlockable)

===Potpourri (Update)===
This section is only available when the game is successfully updated. It features 10 aditional levels and gives priority to all of the abilities already learned. In this area, collectables are harder to get and require more precision. It also introduces the bulbs, which can do a variety of different tasks if Rayman punches them. The levels are:

*Jingle Jungle!
*Snowy Night
*Water Falls!
*Mushrooms Afterglow
*Pacing the Cascade
*Thunderstorm Jogging
*Mossy Gods Hideout
*What lies Beyond the Watefall
*In the Undergrowth
*Death Ball from Hell!(Unlockable)

==Known Issues and Bugs==
* On Android, the Achievements menu cannot be selected in the main menu, howewer, the player still can obtain achievements throughout the game, which, when earned, pop up at the top of the screen.
* On a level of the fourth world, it is possible to jump above the [[Goal Flag]] and fly away. After a few seconds, the background starts to disappear.
* There are many Android devices that do not display the game in the usual Play Store app, but if one downloads the app from other sources it is possible to run it and play the

Rayman Origins

2012-11-20T15:10:10Z

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{{Game
| name = Rayman Origins
| image = [[File:Rayman Origins Box Art.jpg|center|250px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = Ubisoft Montpellier
| designed by = Sebastien Morin with Lorenzo Avi, Julien Chevalier, Romain Claude and Axel Cossardeaux
| written by = Gabrielle Shrager (lead game writer and story designer)
| soundtrack by = Christophe Héral and Billy Martin
| release date =
'''PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 15th November, 2011 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 24th November, 2011 
'''PlayStation Vita:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 14th February, 2012 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 22nd February, 2012 
'''3DS:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 6th November, 2012 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 7th June, 2012 
[[File:Drapeau-uk.gif|16px]] 8th June, 2012 
'''Windows:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 29th March, 2012 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th March, 2012 
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player and co-operative; up to four players
| platforms = Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows
}}

'''''Rayman Origins''''' is a 2D sidescroller platform game, and the fourth major title in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. Despite its title, it is not a prequel, but a sequel to the first three ''Rayman'' games. It was announced by [[Ubisoft]] at E3 2010, and is the first major ''Rayman'' game since the creation of the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|''Raving Rabbids'' series]]. It also marks the return of ''Rayman'' creator [[Michel Ancel]] to the series; he had not worked on a ''Rayman'' title since ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' in 1999. ''Rayman Origins'' is the first game in the main series to feature co-operative platforming gameplay, allowing for up to four players at once. The game was released on November 15th 2011 in North America, and on November 24th 2011 in Europe for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

In February 2012, a PlayStation Vita version was released, with new features such as a [[Ghost Mode]] and the use of the touch screen. This version also features exclusive collectible items called [[Relic]]s; these unlock two large mosaic puzzles in [[the Snoring Tree]], revealing events from the pasts of Rayman and Globox. A Microsoft Windows version was released on March 29th 2012; a 3DS version was released in June 2012.

In April 2012, Ubisoft announced that a direct sequel to the game was being developed, under the title ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.

==Story==
===[[The Snoring Tree]]===
At the beginning of the game, [[Rayman]] and his friends – [[Globox]] and the [[Teensies]] – are sleeping at [[the Snoring Tree]]. With them is the [[Bubble Dreamer]], the jovial god who created their world, [[the Glade of Dreams]]. A nearby microphone, disguised as a flower, picks up the sound of the heroes' snoring, amplifying it and transmitting it to the subterranean [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. The [[Livid Dead|undead beings]] who live there, infuriated by this incessant snoring, launch an invasion on the Glade of Dreams, ambushing and capturing Rayman and his friends. When they escape, they find that the Bubble Dreamer has gone quite mad. The Livid Dead have been joined in their invasion by [[:Category:Enemies from Rayman Origins|hundreds of other enemies]], who have captured and imprisoned the [[Electoon]]s – small, pink energy creatures that hold the world together. Now the Glade of Dreams has begun to disintegrate. In order to heal the Bubble Dreamer's mind and restore harmony and balance to the Glade, the heroes must free the Electoons from [[cage]]s hidden across the world – if they fail, their universe will vanish like a bad dream.

Energy creatures called [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lum]]s are scattered throughout every level in the game; at the end of each level, the heroes give the Lums they have collected to [[the Magician]], a friendly character who counts them in a large test tube. In exchange for a certain number of Lums, the Magician gives the heroes [[Electoon]]s. He also makes occasional appearances at the beginning of a level, to give the heroes advice and instructions. The hub from which the player can access levels and choose characters is [[the Snoring Tree]]. As the player frees more Electoons, more characters become available, but all are variations of Rayman, Globox and the Teensies.

[[Image:RaymanOrigins PreE3 HD Swingman.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Jibberish Jungle]]]]
===[[Jibberish Jungle]]===
The first stop for Rayman, Globox and the Teensies is the [[Jibberish Jungle]], a lush forest filled with exotic foliage and enemies such as [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] and [[Antitoon|Darktoon]]s. Eventually, they find [[Betilla the Fairy]], the [[nymph]] who created [[Rayman]] long ago, and who has now been captured by the invaders. Once freed, she gives them the power to slap. When enough Electoons have been freed, Betilla informs the heroes that they have enough to reach the next world. The Electoons band together to form a bridge through the sky. On the other side, the heroes find friendly [[mosquito]]es who fly them to the game's second environment. Along the way, the they must fight off an attack from the [[Guardian of the Music World]], a gigantic bird which watches over the passage to the next land.

[[Image:RaymanOriginsComicCon-1.jpg|thumb|left|320px|[[Desert of Dijiridoos]]]]
===[[Desert of Dijiridoos]]===
Eventually the mosquitoes take the heroes to the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]], a bleak, scorched landscape, partially composed of musical instruments, and inhabited mainly by vicious [[bird]]s. Here they rescue a [[nymph]] named [[Holly Luya]] – the first sister of [[Betilla the Fairy]]. She gives them the power to [[helicopter|hover]]. Again, the heroes must free enough [[Electoon]]s to create a sky bridge leading to a [[mosquito]] level, and again the mosquitoes take them to the next area.

[[Image:RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Gourmand Land]]]]
===[[Gourmand Land]]===
They arrive in the [[Gourmand Land]], a food-themed world. Its sharply-contrasting environments include icy cocktail and fiery kitchen landscapes. These are populated by dangerous [[Baby Dragon Chef]]s [[Baby Dragon Waiter|and Waiters]]. After they free the third of the [[nymph]] sisters, [[Edith Up]], she gives them the ability to use funnels to change their size. Then they must cross a bridge made of freed [[Electoon]]s and ride the [[mosquito]]es to the next world. Along the way, they must fight off the [[Guardian of the Ocean World]], a gigantic flying eel whose purpose is to stop anyone from entering the next land.

[[Image:RaymanOriginsGamesCon-8.jpg|thumb|left|320px|[[Sea of Serendipity]]]]
===[[Sea of Serendipity]]===
This time they are taken to the [[Sea of Serendipity]], an idyllic marine location. On the surface, they find a [[Glute]] village that has been build on stilts. Down below, the ocean is teeming with strange [[fish]] and other [[:Category:Aquatic creatures|aquatic creatures]]. In this world, the [[nymph]] sister they meet is [[Annetta Fish]], who gives them the ability to dive underwater. After they cross another [[Electoon]] bridge, they are taken by the [[mosquito]]es to the next world.

[[Image:Stoneman RO HD.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Mystical Pique]]]]
===[[Mystical Pique]]===
This mountainous landscape is the [[Mystical Pique]]. On the surface, the weather ranges from mild to snowy. However, the mountain contains many ancient temples, where [[glute]] [[fakir]]s meditate and worship the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]. Common enemies here include [[Darkroot]]s and [[stone man|stone men]]. Throughout this world, the characters notice that strange pieces of machinery have been inexplicably falling from the sky. The heroes rescue the local [[nymph]] sister, [[Helena Handbasket]], who gives them the power to run on walls. However, the [[Electoon]] bridge that follows does not take the heroes to a [[mosquito]] level. It takes them to the lair of the [[Golem]], a gigantic stone monster whom they must defeat in order to progress.

When the heroes reach the top of the mountain, they find the five [[nymph]]s gathered round the [[Dreamer's Door]], a circular stone portal. They can use this to travel to the source of the mysterious machinery which has been falling from the dark, stormy clouds that have filled the sky. [[Helena Handbasket]] thanks the heroes for saving her sisters, but informs them that the [[Four Kings]] who rule the four lands of [[the Glade of Dreams]] have succumbed to the nightmares that are infecting the world, growing into monstrous and uncontrollable versions of themselves. Since the Four Kings' magical assistance is required to open the Dreamer's Door, the heroes must find them and defeat them, restoring them to their original benevolent states.

===The [[Four Kings]]===
New areas which extend the first four worlds now become available. [[Ticklish Temples]] is an extension of [[Jibberish Jungle]], [[Grumbling Grottos]] is an extension of the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]], [[Luscious Lakes]] is an extension of [[Gourmand Land]], and [[Angsty Abyss]] is an extension of the [[Sea of Serendipity]]. The four extensions approach the four original worlds in length, but most extensions are slightly shorter. The game had been linear prior to this point, but the heroes can play through these four new worlds in any order they choose. At the end of each world is a boss battle against one of the [[Four Kings]]. The king of Ticklish Temples is a monstrous [[Daisy]]. The king of Grumbling Grottos is a gigantic [[Mocking Bird]]. The king of Luscious Lakes is a gigantic [[Dragon Chef]]; he swallows the heroes whole, and they must defeat him from the inside. The king of the Angsty Abyss is an aquatic dragon named [[Murray]], who reverts to a prawn when defeated. Once the Four Kings have been restored, the [[nymph]]s channel their magic into the [[Dreamer's Door]], allowing the heroes to travel through it and reach the source of the mysterious machinery.

[[Image:RO Screenshot2 LifeSystem Heart.jpg|thumb|left|320px|[[Moody Clouds]]]]

===[[Moody Clouds]]===
The heroes find themselves standing amidst the [[Moody Clouds]] – a dark, electrified storm. They find [[the Magician]] nearby, but he does not offer them any advice, instead telling them that they are going the wrong way, and urging them to turn back. The heroes press on with the aid of their [[mosquito]] friends, and find what lies at the heart of the storm: a gigantic, flying city, composed of steampunk machinery and surrounded by clouds. This vast, dangerous city is inhabited by [[Robot]]s which are almost immune to the heroes' attacks, as well as mechanical replicas of previously-enountered enemies such as [[fly|flies]] and [[spiky ball|spiky fish]]. Along the way, the heroes often find helpless [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lum]]s, packed into glass containers and apparently being used to power the city and its mechanical inhabitants.

Eventually the heroes stumble into the room which lies at the heart of the [[Moody Clouds]], only to find their old friend, [[the Magician]], working the controls. They discover that he is the one who built this city and its army of robots. The Magician had grown frustrated with the decadent and lazy [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], who had consistently failed to protect the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] from his own nightmares. However, the Magician had also grown to admire [[Mr Dark]], the arch-nemesis of [[Rayman]] and the villain of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]; posters of Mr Dark, with '♥ Mister D', can be seen on the walls of the Magician's office. In order to start a war between Rayman and the [[Livid Dead]], the Magician had hidden a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]]. However, this war, and the entire plot of the game, had been nothing more than a distraction tactic; the Magician's real goal was to construct a mechanical army with which he could conquer the Glade of Dreams, overthrow the Bubble Dreamer, and impose a new order based on discipline and reason. Now that his scheme has been discovered, the Magician pulls a lever, causing the heroes to fall into a room where they must fight mechanical replicas of the [[Daisy]] and the [[Mocking Bird]] bosses. Once these are defeated, they return to the Magician's office. He distracts them with a disco number before making his escape. As the heroes chase the Magician across the outside of the Moody Clouds, it becomes apparent that his city is crumbling. When he boards a flying [[warship]] in another attempt to escape, the heroes chase him through the sky with the aid of the [[mosquito]]es. Eventually the Magician's warship crashes into some kind of gigantic reactor core that seems to be powering the city. The collision causes a gigantic explosion, blowing the Moody Clouds to pieces. The heroes land on [[the Snoring Tree]], in exactly the same positions they occupied at the beginning of the game, and resume their snoring. The scene fades to black and the credits roll; the players can run about in front of the credits for their duration.

===[[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]]===
The game features an optional final world: the [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. The entrance to this land is located in [[the Snoring Tree]], but it is guarded by the [[Deadman]], a skeletal figure with no teeth. He will only let the heroes pass if they bring him ten shiny red [[Skull Tooth|Skull Teeth]]. In order to get these, the heroes must complete the [[Tricky Treasure]] chases: ten challenging levels focused on speed and momentum rather than exploration and combat. When the Deadman has received all ten Skull Teeth, he allows the heroes to pass into the subterranean underworld that is the Land of the Livid Dead. The most difficult level of the game, this area is populated by the zombie-like [[Livid Dead]]. Although they were no more than pawns in [[the Magician]]'s plan, they are still dangerous enemies. At the end of this world, the heroes encounter [[Big Mama]], a monstrous, pink, squid-like creature. When they defeat her, she reverts into a [[nymph]], thanks the heroes for saving her, and winks. The game ends and the credits roll once more, but this time the players can climb onto the credits themselves as they scross upwards, and either use them as platforms or smash them with their attacks.

==Development==
The development of ''Rayman Origins'' began in late 2008 approximately. For the first year, a small team consisting of approximately six developers worked on the game. At this early stage, the developers drew inspiration from the contemporary platform games ''LittleBigPlanet'' and ''New Super Mario Bros Wii''. After the first year, development shifted to Ubisoft Montpellier, where it was completed by a larger team of over one hundred developers.

Initially, it was announced that ''Rayman Origins'' would be an episodic release, and that the first episode would be released in late 2010. This approach was eventually scrapped after a delay: the game would instead be given a retail release in late 2011, in order that it might be a 'real sequel', in the words of Ancel.

The first trailer for ''Rayman Origins'' shows Rayman being created by [[Betilla the Fairy]], whose narration seemed to imply that the game would be a prequel with a two-player co-operative campaign that would tell the story of how Rayman and Globox matured from buffoons to heroes. However, this approach was ultimately discarded: the final version of the game is a sequel, set after ''Rayman 3'', and features many references to the events of the previous games made in the past tense. The titular ''Origins'' refers instead to the game's revelations regarding the origins of Rayman and several other characters, and also to the design philosophy of returning the series to its roots. The characters' sillier behaviour is not a sign of immaturity, but is intended to give the game a more light-hearted feel and help it to appeal to a wider audience.

Shortly after ''Rayman Origins'' was first announced, footage showing a demonstration of its mechanics appeared. This featured a different health system, similar to that of the original ''Rayman'', with yellow and red bubbles to indicate the player's health.

A world composed entirely of artwork and art supplies, based on [[Picture City]] from the original game, was planned for inclusion but abandoned during the development of the game. It would have featured references to art styles such as pop art and pixel art.

A text file, or 'script', was discovered in the files of the game's demo. The script greatly expands and elaborates on the game's plot, and contains much dialogue which was omitted in the final version of the game, presumably in order to simplify the storyline. Much of what is known about the character of [[the Magician]] comes from this script; in the game itself, his actions and motivations are almost completely unexplained.

==Gameplay==
The game features local four-player co-operative play, with the players controlling [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and two [[Teensie]]s; however, it is still possible to play through the game in single-player mode. There are currently no plans for online play.

Much of the gameplay can be reminiscent to that of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', in that the aim is to find [[cage]]s and rescue the [[Electoons]] that are imprisoned inside them. Unlike ''Rayman'' though, the cages are being guarded by several enemies that collectively use a forcefield to protect the cage (this can be reminiscent of [[Hoodoo]]s, a [[Hoodlum]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that uses a similar technique to protect other Hoodlums); the team must defeat every single enemy that uses the forcefield, then the cage can be destroyed. The cage can only be damaged on the side which has a green padlock. Most of the cages are hidden away in secret passages, so once the Electoons are free, they will create a portal which leads to the outside of these passages. Each level contains a [[Medallion|medallion]] that shows how many electoon challenges the players completed, such as break a single [[Cage|cage]], collect a specific amount of [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lums]] or beat the clock whilst the the level has been completed. In every level there are hidden [[Cage|cages]] ranging from 1 to 3.

[[Lum]]s, which first appeared in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', are once again collectible items in the game. However, [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|the Lums in ''Origins'']] are somewhat different.

Unlike most other games in the ''Rayman'' series, the players are very vulnerable to enemy attacks, and one touch can cause death. Throughout the game, bottles containing a [[Heart]] are found, and should a player break one, the heart inside will act as a shield until an enemy attacks, after which the heart will break. In multiplayer mode, if one player dies, they can float around and come back to life if they come to close enough contact with a surviving player. If all players die and there, then they will return to a previous checkpoint, normally a [[Darkblocker]] where the player had go through before, or the last place where the player broke a cage.

At the halfway point in the game, the heroes can first acquire the [[Blue Punch]], a rare item that increases the power of their attacks, and is usually well hidden.

Contact to any body of water do not cause instant death unlike previous Rayman games, though creatures that lurk in some of them can catch a player and kill them then.

At certain points, the players will come across [[Betilla the Fairy]] and her sisters, each of whom is imprisoned inside the mouth of a [[Darktoon]]. When one is encountered, the player must chase the Darktoon and free the fairy inside. Once she is free, she gives Rayman and his friends a new power.

The players will also encounter runaway [[Tricky Treasure]]s, which contain [[Skull Tooth|skull teeth]], required to access to the [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]], a bonus level.

==Levels==
While featuring numerous original environments, ''Rayman Origins'' is the first game in the series to revisit locations explored in previous games. The game is divided into three phases. In the first phase, the player makes their way through five worlds – the [[Jibberish Jungle]], the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]], the [[Gourmand Land]], the [[Sea of Serendipity]], and [[Mystical Pique]]– in a pre-set order. Each world starts with the player giving chase to a captured nymph, which when freed results in the characters gaining new powers, such as the ability to dive underwater or change their size. Once the first phase is complete, the second phase can be accessed: Another five new worlds become available, each linked to the previous five worlds, kepping true to the theme, and this time the player can play them in any order they want. When this phase is complete, the player may access [[Moody Clouds]], where the second to last final boss and the game's ending await. Collecting all 10 [[Skull tooth|skull teeth]] will unlock the third and final phase: the [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]] which is both a single level and a whole new world. Each world is divided into many levels; there are a total of sixty-six levels in the game.

Descriptions of the first five worlds follow:

*[[Jibberish Jungle]] – A jungle-themed world where the characters unlock the power to attack. The enemies are comprised mostly of [[Lividstones]] and [[Darktoon]]s. The boss is a [[Daisy|giant, red plant]].

*[[Desert of Dijiridoos]] – A music-themed world where the characters unlock the ability to glide. [[Rayman]] must use [[gong]]s to create sound waves which shield him from swarms of black flying creatures which resemble locusts. This world is composed mainly on music and musical instruments, and seems to be based on [[Band Land]], a location which has not been seen since the original game. The boss is a [[Mocking Bird|giant, yellow bird]].

*[[Gourmand Land]] – A food world where the characters unlock the ability to shrink. While the surface of the [[Gourmand Land]] appears as an icy landscape featuring cocktail elements such as giant orange slices (which may have been inspired by the Glacier Cocktail level from ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''), its underground part turns out to be a surreal environment made of food and cooking materials, which aesthetic is inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration. This land is home to [[Baby Dragon Chef]]s – small, red, reptilian enemies who attack the heroes with their forks. Similar to the [[Organic Cave]] from [[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled ''Rayman 4'']], a level takes place within the belly of [[Fire King|a gigantic dragon]], in which the players much avoid flaming walls of heartburn.

*[[Sea of Serendipity]] – A sea world where the characters unlock the ability to dive underwater. Footage shows Rayman and [[Globox]] swimming near the sea floor, surrounded by marine life. They are chased by [[giant eel]]s. Above the surface of the ocean, a tribe of Globox's species lives in a village supported on stilts. The boss is [[Murray|a giant prawn]].

*[[Mystical Pique]] – A mountain world where the characters unlock the ability to run up walls. Screenshots depict a mountain location surrounded by floating landmasses which recall the floating earth platforms of the original game. The mountain is dotted with small buildings. [[Fakirs]] dwell inside of caves and [[Rayman]] must rescue them from [[Antitoons|Darktoons]], and swing on their beards to avoid spikes.

*[[Moody Clouds]] – A steampunk world which can only be accessed upon defeating the [[four kings]]. It is set in the sky, above the [[Mystical Pique]], and Rayman must fight robots, as well as dodge spinning razor blades and electricity. The final boss is an airship which is fought in the [[Moody Clouds]].

And the optional final world:

*[[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]] – A level with a strong resemblance to both [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]] and [[Tomb of the Ancients]] from ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]''. This is where the undead live; the antics of the protagonists annoy the villains, setting the events of the game in motion. It is located in the undergrounds of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the location of the same name]] visited by [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]''. The [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]] involves jumping across falling rocks, dodging fire, carnivorous plants, and riding a skeleton, similar to the [[serpent flute]]s from the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]]. [[Big Mama]] is this level's boss. Concept art depicts graveyards, insects, zombies, a strange hotdog-like character who appears to be selling hotdogs, and numerous tentacled monsters. This world has a golden palette, and features giant skulls, bones and cobwebs.

[[File:Rayman Origins Original Soundtrack.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rayman Origins: Original Soundtrack|original soundtrack]] of ''Rayman Origins'']]
==Soundtrack==
''Main article:'' [[Rayman Origins: Original Soundtrack]]

The majority of the game's score was written by French composer Christophe Héral, who had previously worked with [[Michel Ancel]] and [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]] on the 2003 videogame ''[[Beyond Good and Evil|Beyond Good & Evil]]''. As a result of scheduling problems, Héral had only three months to compose the soundtrack, so another composer, Billy Martin, was hired to complete Héral's work. The score was recorded by the Star Pop Orchestra, at the Davout Studios in Paris; this may be a first for the series, as the previous games' music seems to have been mainly synthesised. The game features interactive sound design; the player characters' actions within the game create diegetic musical sounds which blend with the game's score. ''Rayman Origins'' is the first and only game in the series whose soundtrack has been officially released.

[[File:RaymanOrigins-Collector'sEdition-PS3-FinalDesign-FR.jpg|320px|thumb|left|The Collector's Edition for PlayStation 3]]
==Collector's Edition==
In August 2011, a number of online department stores in Europe revealed a collector's edition for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 versions of the game, which contains a 50-page art book, a CD of the game's soundtrack and a 3D cardboard pop-up display. There are currently no known plans for this to be applied to other versions of the game such as the Nintendo Wii version. The Collector's Edition is exclusively available in Europe and Australia.

==Trophies/Achievements==
''Main article: ''[[List of achievements in Rayman Origins|''List of achievements in ''Rayman Origins]]

Throughout the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, achievements are given for performing certain actions, such as rescuing each nymph, collecting a certain number of speed trophies, etc. There are 37 achievements in total (for PlayStation 3, while in Xbox 360 it is 36), including one that is hidden. The game is the first in the ''Rayman'' series to have PlayStation 3 trophies, though the second to have Xbox 360 achievements (the first being the Xbox 360 version of ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''). The PlayStation Vita version has 39 trophies: the two added are named "[[Clear Sighted]]" and "[[Eagle Eyed]]", while another trophy, "[[Pop! Pop! BOOM!]]", was replaced by "[[Grim Reaper (trophy)|Grim Reaper]]" and "[[Bubble Wrap Maniac!]]", which rely on the exclusive features of the PlayStation Vita, such as tapping the screen. "[[Hover Happy!]]" has been removed in this version.

[[Image:Christophe Villez Rayman Origins BAFTA.JPG|thumb|right|320px|Christophe Villez collects the Artistic Achievement BAFTA for ''Rayman Origins''.]]
==Reception==
''Rayman Origins'' was released to critical acclaim. On the review aggregator Metacritic, the game has achieved scores of 88, 87 and 91 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii versions respectively.<ref>''Rayman Origins'' reviews [[http://www.metacritic.com/search/all/rayman+origins/results]]</ref> On GameRankings, these same versions received scores of 88.34%, 87.85% and 92.00% respectively.<ref>''Rayman Origins'' reviews [[http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=rayman+origins&numrev=3&site=]]</ref>

Reviewers praised ''Rayman Origins'' for its vibrant and detailed cartoon graphics, as well as its fittingly whimsical soundtrack. The gameplay was considered well-balanced, offering both an accessible experience for new players and a satisfying challenge for experienced ones. The decision to add co-operative multiplayer to the series was well-received. Criticism focused on the lack of a clear storyline in the game, and the chaotic nature of the gameplay when three or four people are playing simultaneously.

The game was initially thought to have been a commercial failure, as it sold an underwhelming 50,000 copies in the first month following its November 2011 release. However, sales later increased considerably, and in February 2012, Ubisoft announced that the game had already become profitable, and had the capacity to become a long-term seller for the company.<ref>Joystiq, ''Rayman Origins is actually profitable for Ubisoft'', http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/15/rayman-origins-is-actually-profitable-for-ubisoft/</ref>

On 16th March, 2012, ''Rayman Origins'' won the Artistic Achievement award at the 8th British Academy Video Games Awards. The nominees it defeated in this category were ''Batman: Arkham City'', ''L.A. Noire'', ''LitteBigPlanet 2'', ''The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim'' and ''Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception''.<ref>GAME British Academy Video Games Awards, http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/</ref>

==Screenshots gallery==
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</gallery>

==Artworks gallery==
<gallery perrow="7">
File:Rayman-RaymanOrigins.jpg
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File:Livingstone1 RO.JPG
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File:PsychlopsArtwork.JPG
File:Hunter-RaymanOrigins.jpg
File:RO-BabyDragonChef-Artwork.jpg
File:LumsArtwork.jpg
File:RO-Castle-Artwork.jpg
File:RO-PinkTentaclesInMountainPeak-Artwork.jpg
</gallery>

==External links==
*[http://raymanorigins.uk.ubi.com/blog/ Official blog]
*[http://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7029 Official ''Rayman Origins'' topic at Pirate-Community]

*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DAC69EA2ED2B53D ''Rayman Origins'' demo playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]

==References==
<references />

{{Rayman series}}

[[fr:Rayman Origins]]

[[Category:2D platform games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer games]]
[[Category:Rayman games]]

Rayman Legends

2012-08-23T21:14:05Z

Disionity: /* Screenshots gallery */

{{Game
| name = Rayman Legends
| image = [[File:Rayman Legends Box Art.jpg|200px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = Ubisoft Montpellier
| release date = November 2012 (approximate)
| platforms = Wii U and other systems
}}

'''''Rayman Legends''''' is an upcoming 2D platform game, and the fifth major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', to which it features very similar gameplay.

==Plot==
<blockquote>Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.</blockquote>

[[File:Rabbidlegend.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Rayman]] and the [[Rabbid]]s]]

==Production==
Shortly after the game's November 2011 release, Michel Ancel stated 'One has to know that ''Rayman Origins'' isn't just one game – we plan to make others, with retro 2D gameplay, and to give more and more details on the story.'<ref>GameShake, ''Toulouse Game Show 2011 : interview de Michel Ancel'', http://www.gameshake.fr/?p=923</ref> In March 2012, artistic director Christophe Villez hinted that a new ''Rayman'' game would be revealed in June, at E3 2012.<ref>Bafta.org, ''GAME British Academy Video Games Awards'', http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/</ref> Also in March 2012, Bertrant Chaverot, the general director of Ubisoft Brazil, stated that ''Rayman Origins'' would have a continuation, but did not reveal any details.<ref>Kotaku Brasil, ''[ATUALIZADO] Lá vem Rayman Origins 2, avisa a Ubisoft'' http://www.kotaku.com.br/la-vem-rayman-origins-2-avisa-a-ubisoft/</ref>

On 23 April, 2012, a marketing survey containing information about ''Rayman Legends'' was leaked to the games media. The survey contained several pieces of information regarding the ''Rayman Origins'' sequel, along with two gameplay videos (though only screenshots of these were included in the leak). Like its predecessor, the game will feature co-operative gameplay with up to four players. It will also feature 'brand new settings: legendary worlds filled with castles, vampires, Ghosts, Greek Gods, or dragons...'<ref>Kotaku, ''Marketing Survey Hints at a Rayman Origins Sequel of Mythic Proportions'', http://kotaku.com/5904264/marketing-survey-hints-at-a-rayman-origins-sequel-of-mythic-proportions/gallery/1</ref> The following day, the videos from which the images were taken were uploaded to YouTube, but both were quickly taken down at the request of [[Ubisoft]].<ref>PS3gen.fr, ''Rayman Origins : 2 vidéos volées d'un nouvel opus se promenent sur internet'', http://www.ps3gen.fr/rayman-origins-2-suite-nouvel-opus-episode-jeu-videos-officieux-non-annonce-trailer-ubisoft-actualite-24768.html</ref>

On 26 April, 2012, Ubisoft registered the domain names 'RaymanLegends.com' and 'Rayman-Legends.com',<ref>Fusible, ''Unisoft Entertainment registers "Rayman Legends" domain names'', http://www.fusible.com/2012/04/ubisoft-entertainment-registers-rayman-legends-domain-names/</ref> leading to speculation that ''Rayman Legends'' would be the title of the ''Rayman Origins'' sequel.

On 27 April, 2012, the first full-length trailer for the game was leaked to the public.<ref>MCV, ''VIDEO: Rayman Legends trailer confirms special Wii U functionality'', http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/video-rayman-legends-trailer-confirms-special-wii-u-functionality/095175</ref> It features the aforementioned settings, gives more details on online gameplay and reveals a new playable character: a [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]]-like warrior girl known as [[Barbara]]. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=gmx17Mwo-2c</ref> In the Wii U version of the game, the player will be able to use certain physical toys to interact with the game world; this is similar to the premise of ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''. The trailer shows a player scanning a [[Rabbid]] toy to enter a level where [[Rayman]] must fight Rabbids, and hints that similar functionality will be possible with toys based on other [[Ubisoft]] characters, such as Ezio from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. Ubisoft initially attempted to suppress the videos, but after a few hours they released an official statement, confirming that ''Rayman Legends'' was being developed by [[Michel Ancel]] and Ubisoft Montpellier, but downplaying the video's accuracy, claiming that 'This video was intended as a purely internal demonstrative video, and in NO way represents the final game, the final console or their features. The game was officially unveiled with a gameplay demonstration at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, showcasing Murphy, a new playable character, controlled via the Wii U system's touch screen on the tablet controller. Showing also mid-evil themed stages as well as a rhythm-based map of The Land of The Livid Dead from Rayman Origins featuring remixed music. '<ref>Wii News at IGN, ''Wii U Details Revealed By Leaked Rayman Trailer'', http://ie.wii.ign.com/articles/122/1223893p1.html</ref>

==Screenshots gallery==
<gallery perrow="7">
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</gallery>

==Artworks gallery==
<gallery perrow="7">
File:RaymanLegendsDragon.jpg
File:Raymanlegendse3poster.jpg
File:Image rayman legends-.jpg
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</gallery>

==External links==
* [http://rayman.ubi.com/legends/en-GB/home/index.aspx Official site]

==References==
<references />

{{Rayman series}}

[[Category:2D platform games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer games]]
[[Category:Rayman games]]

Rayman Legends

2012-08-23T21:13:10Z

Disionity: /* Screenshots gallery */

{{Game
| name = Rayman Legends
| image = [[File:Rayman Legends Box Art.jpg|200px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = Ubisoft Montpellier
| release date = November 2012 (approximate)
| platforms = Wii U and other systems
}}

'''''Rayman Legends''''' is an upcoming 2D platform game, and the fifth major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', to which it features very similar gameplay.

==Plot==
<blockquote>Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.</blockquote>

[[File:Rabbidlegend.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Rayman]] and the [[Rabbid]]s]]

==Production==
Shortly after the game's November 2011 release, Michel Ancel stated 'One has to know that ''Rayman Origins'' isn't just one game – we plan to make others, with retro 2D gameplay, and to give more and more details on the story.'<ref>GameShake, ''Toulouse Game Show 2011 : interview de Michel Ancel'', http://www.gameshake.fr/?p=923</ref> In March 2012, artistic director Christophe Villez hinted that a new ''Rayman'' game would be revealed in June, at E3 2012.<ref>Bafta.org, ''GAME British Academy Video Games Awards'', http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/</ref> Also in March 2012, Bertrant Chaverot, the general director of Ubisoft Brazil, stated that ''Rayman Origins'' would have a continuation, but did not reveal any details.<ref>Kotaku Brasil, ''[ATUALIZADO] Lá vem Rayman Origins 2, avisa a Ubisoft'' http://www.kotaku.com.br/la-vem-rayman-origins-2-avisa-a-ubisoft/</ref>

On 23 April, 2012, a marketing survey containing information about ''Rayman Legends'' was leaked to the games media. The survey contained several pieces of information regarding the ''Rayman Origins'' sequel, along with two gameplay videos (though only screenshots of these were included in the leak). Like its predecessor, the game will feature co-operative gameplay with up to four players. It will also feature 'brand new settings: legendary worlds filled with castles, vampires, Ghosts, Greek Gods, or dragons...'<ref>Kotaku, ''Marketing Survey Hints at a Rayman Origins Sequel of Mythic Proportions'', http://kotaku.com/5904264/marketing-survey-hints-at-a-rayman-origins-sequel-of-mythic-proportions/gallery/1</ref> The following day, the videos from which the images were taken were uploaded to YouTube, but both were quickly taken down at the request of [[Ubisoft]].<ref>PS3gen.fr, ''Rayman Origins : 2 vidéos volées d'un nouvel opus se promenent sur internet'', http://www.ps3gen.fr/rayman-origins-2-suite-nouvel-opus-episode-jeu-videos-officieux-non-annonce-trailer-ubisoft-actualite-24768.html</ref>

On 26 April, 2012, Ubisoft registered the domain names 'RaymanLegends.com' and 'Rayman-Legends.com',<ref>Fusible, ''Unisoft Entertainment registers "Rayman Legends" domain names'', http://www.fusible.com/2012/04/ubisoft-entertainment-registers-rayman-legends-domain-names/</ref> leading to speculation that ''Rayman Legends'' would be the title of the ''Rayman Origins'' sequel.

On 27 April, 2012, the first full-length trailer for the game was leaked to the public.<ref>MCV, ''VIDEO: Rayman Legends trailer confirms special Wii U functionality'', http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/video-rayman-legends-trailer-confirms-special-wii-u-functionality/095175</ref> It features the aforementioned settings, gives more details on online gameplay and reveals a new playable character: a [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]]-like warrior girl known as [[Barbara]]. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&v=gmx17Mwo-2c</ref> In the Wii U version of the game, the player will be able to use certain physical toys to interact with the game world; this is similar to the premise of ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''. The trailer shows a player scanning a [[Rabbid]] toy to enter a level where [[Rayman]] must fight Rabbids, and hints that similar functionality will be possible with toys based on other [[Ubisoft]] characters, such as Ezio from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. Ubisoft initially attempted to suppress the videos, but after a few hours they released an official statement, confirming that ''Rayman Legends'' was being developed by [[Michel Ancel]] and Ubisoft Montpellier, but downplaying the video's accuracy, claiming that 'This video was intended as a purely internal demonstrative video, and in NO way represents the final game, the final console or their features. The game was officially unveiled with a gameplay demonstration at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, showcasing Murphy, a new playable character, controlled via the Wii U system's touch screen on the tablet controller. Showing also mid-evil themed stages as well as a rhythm-based map of The Land of The Livid Dead from Rayman Origins featuring remixed music. '<ref>Wii News at IGN, ''Wii U Details Revealed By Leaked Rayman Trailer'', http://ie.wii.ign.com/articles/122/1223893p1.html</ref>

==Screenshots gallery==
<gallery perrow="7">
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</gallery>

==Artworks gallery==
<gallery perrow="7">
File:RaymanLegendsDragon.jpg
File:Raymanlegendse3poster.jpg
File:Image rayman legends-.jpg
File:Image rayman legends-19433-2528 0005.jpg
File:Image rayman legends-19433-2528 0003.jpg
File:Rayman-legends-wii-u-wiiu-1338989906-023.jpg
File:Rayman-legends-wii-u-wiiu-1338989906-028.jpg
File:Raymanlegends01.jpg‎
File:Raymanlegends02.jpg
File:Rayman03punch.jpg
File:Globoxlegends01.jpg
File:Globox02.jpg
File:Globoxcurious03.jpg
File:Murphy02.jpg
File:Murphy03.jpg
File:Murphycarry.jpg
File:Rayman Legends 150812 008.png
File:Rayman Legends 150812 007.png
File:Rayman Legends 150812 006.png
</gallery>

==External links==
* [http://rayman.ubi.com/legends/en-GB/home/index.aspx Official site]

==References==
<references />

{{Rayman series}}

[[Category:2D platform games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer games]]
[[Category:Rayman games]]

Phoenix Studio

2012-06-23T19:16:57Z

Disionity:

{{stub}}

'''Phoenix Interactive Entertainment''' is a video game developer that was producing the now-cancelled ''[[Rayman 4]]'' in 2005. Little is known about the company. They have been credited for developing Porky's Haunted Adventure for SNES in 1995 as well as a few entries in Ubisoft's PETZ series, besides that the rest of their involvement with Ubisoft is unknown.

[[Category: Companies]]

Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)

2012-06-23T02:58:05Z

Disionity:

{{Game
| name = Rayman 4
| image =
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = [[Phoenix Interactive Entertainment]]
| programmed by = Gregory Corgie
| art by = Jean-Marie Godeau (artistic director) Yann Le Pon Guillaume Bonamy Emeline Bellemin (character design and backgrounds)
| release date = Planned for 2006
| genre = 3D platformer
| gameplay mode =
| platforms = Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows
}}

'''''Rayman 4''''' is an unreleased 3D platform game developed for [[Ubisoft]] by [[Phoenix Interactive Entertainment.]] Had it not been cancelled, ''Rayman 4'' would have been the first game in the main [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] not to be developed by the Ubisoft Montpellier studio.

The project had its beginnings in 2005, when concept art was created for various environments and characters. The story is largely unknown, but an early draft may have existed at this point. An unknown amount of programming, modelling, texturing and special effects creation was carried out during the pre-production of the game.<ref>LinkedIn, ''Gregory Corgie - France'', http://fr.linkedin.com/pub/gregory-corgie/6/3a1/b34</ref><ref>LinkedIn, ''Yan Le Pon - France'', http://fr.linkedin.com/pub/yan-le-pon/42/a5/362</ref> It was officially announced by Ubisoft at a press conference in October 2005, with a confirmed 2006 release date.<ref>Jeuxvideo.fr, ''Rayman de retour courant 2006'', http://www.jeuxvideo.fr/rayman-de-retour-courant-2006-actu-23088.html</ref>

Most of what is known about Phoenix's ''Rayman 4'' comes from early artwork, which has been leaked gradually in the years since the game's cancellation. It depicts much more surreal and colourful environments than those which were seen in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|early ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] images and trailers; many of these ''Rayman 4'' environments were 3D recreations of areas from the original ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''.

In May 2006, Ubisoft unveiled ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', a new 3D platformer being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier under the direction of series creator [[Michel Ancel]]. There has been much confusion regarding the relationship of these games, since ''Rayman 4'' was also the working title of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids''. This confusion was furthered by the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], which incorporated aspects of both cancelled games. Since the cancellation of Phoenix's ''Rayman 4'' was followed quickly by the development of Ubisoft Montpellier's ''Rayman 4'', there may have been some connection between the two, but this remains unconfirmed.

==Plot==
The plot of ''Rayman 4'' is almost completely unknown, as only a little story information can be gleaned from the concept artwork. It appears that the game would have involved [[Rayman]] revisiting numerous locations from [[Rayman 1|the original game]], recreated in 3D and to a high level of accuracy. This contrasts with ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', where the heroes explore locations based on the same themes as those of the original game, but with distinct differences; for example, the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]] is evidently based on Band Land, but is clearly not the same place.

One piece of ''Rayman 4'' artwork shows [[Rayman]] standing in a vast, cathedral-like area, decorated with stained-glass windows and statues which depict '[[Bad Rayman|Dark Rayman]]'. If a level was themed about this character, it can be speculated that he may have played a significant role in the plot.

==Gameplay==
Little is know about the gameplay of ''Rayman 4'', but the concept artwork makes it clear that it was intended to be a 3D platformer.

It seems that one of the game's key features was [[Rayman]]'s transformation into various guises, each one granting a unique power. Concept art shows Rayman in various forms: regular Rayman, mime Rayman, chewing-gum Rayman, bubble Rayman, invisible Rayman, hedgehog Rayman, [[Super Helicopter]] Rayman, ghost Rayman, torch Rayman, Bigfoot Rayman, and boxing Rayman. These forms contrast with the costumes seen in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', as it seems that Rayman would have gained powers by undergoing physical transformations rather than donning new gear. It is unknown which of these power ideas would have survived to the final stage of the game's development.

[[File:Rayman 4 powers concept art.png|frame|right|Concept artwork depicting [[Rayman]]'s various transformations]]

==Levels==
* [[The village|The Village]]
* Unnamed forest
* [[Band Land]]
* [[Picture City]]
* [[The World of Toys]]
* [[Candy Ltd]]
* [[Fortress of Sand]]
* [[The Temporal Palace]]
* [[The Zoorigami]]
* [[The Organic Cavern]]
* [[The Space Pinball]]
* Unnamed lair of [[Bad Rayman|Dark Rayman]]
* [[The World-Tree]]

===Guillaume Bonamy concept art===
In 2009, several pieces of artwork from 2005 were published on videogame concept artist Guillaume Bonamy's portfolio. They feature three-dimensional versions of [[Band Land]] and [[Picture City]], as well as new environments called ''le Palais Temporel'' ([[the Temporal Palace]]), ''le Monde Organique'' ([[Organic Cave|the Organic World]]) and [[The World of Toys|an unnamed world of toys]]. While the latter two new environments were eventually adapted for [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], the Temporal Palace was seemingly abandoned.

<gallery perrow="7">
Image:R4 Background Ciel Color.jpg|A three-dimensional version of [[Band Land]]
Image:R4 Background Ciel.jpg|[[Band Land]]
Image:N Room3.jpg|A cavern in [[Picture City]]
Image:R4 Background cite image 4.jpg|[[Picture City]]
Image:R4 palais temporel 5.jpg|[[The Temporal Palace]]
Image:R4 MONDE ORGANIQUE 5.jpg|[[Organic Cave|The Organic World]]
Image:R4 Jouet 03 cl 2.jpg|[[The World of Toys|A world of toys]]
</gallery>

===Yann Le Pon–Emeline Bellemin–Jean-Marie Godeau concept art===
In 2012, several pieces of ''Rayman 4'' artwork were posted on the portfolio of concept artist Emeline Bellemin. These images, which were drawn by artist Yann Le Pon and coloured by Bellemin, showed further illustrations of the three-dimensional [[Picture City]], as well as images of the [[Organic Cave]] and several new environments. Other images have been posted on the site of Jean-Marie Godeau, the game's artistic director.

<gallery perrow="6">
File:The_village.png|[[The Village]]
File:Candy inc.png|[[Candy Ltd]]
File:03-FLIPPER SPATIAL.jpg|[[The Space Pinball]]
File:04-ZOORIGAMI.jpg|[[The Zoorigami]]
File:The world-tree.png|[[The World-Tree]]
File:06-LABIRYNTHE TEMPOREL.jpg|[[The Temporal Palace]]
File:Organic cave.png|[[Organic Cave|The Organic Cavern]]
File:Forteresse sable 01c.jpg|[[The Fortress of Sand]]
File:Lair of dark rayman.png
File:Forest 1.png
File:Forest 2.png
File:Forest 3.png
</gallery>

==External links==
* [http://www.jmg-art.com/ Jean-Marie Godeau's website]
* [http://g-bonamy.com/ Guillaume Bonamy Portfolio]
* [http://emelinebellemin.blogspot.com/ Emeline Bellemin at blogspot.com]
* [http://yan-board.blogspot.com/ Yan Le Pon at blogspot.com]

==References==
<references />

{{Cancelled Rayman games}}

[[Category:3D platform games]]
[[Category:Prototype games]]
[[Category:Rayman games]]
[[Category:Scrapped content]]

Phoenix Studio

2012-06-23T02:54:35Z

Disionity: Created page with " == Phoenix Interactive Entertainment == Phoenix Interactive Entertainment is a video game developer that was producing the now-cancelled "Rayman 4" in 2005. Little is known ..."

== Phoenix Interactive Entertainment ==

Phoenix Interactive Entertainment is a video game developer that was producing the now-cancelled "Rayman 4" in 2005. Little is known about the company or their involvement with [[Ubisoft]].

Rayman Legends

2012-06-23T02:32:19Z

Disionity:

{{Game
| name = Rayman Legends
| image = [[File:Raymanlegendslogo2.png|320px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = Ubisoft Montpellier
| release date = November 2012 (approximate)
| platforms = Wii U and other systems
}}

'''''Rayman Legends''''' is an upcoming 2D platform game, and the fifth major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', to which it features very similar gameplay.

==Plot==
<blockquote>Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.</blockquote>

[[File:Rabbidlegend.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Rayman]] and the [[Rabbid]]s]]

==Production==
Shortly after the game's November 2011 release, Michel Ancel stated 'One has to know that ''Rayman Origins'' isn't just one game – we plan to make others, with retro 2D gameplay, and to give more and more details on the story.'<ref>GameShake, ''Toulouse Game Show 2011 : interview de Michel Ancel'', http://www.gameshake.fr/?p=923</ref> In March 2012, artistic director Christophe Villez hinted that a new ''Rayman'' game would be revealed in June, at E3 2012.<ref>Bafta.org, ''GAME British Academy Video Games Awards'', http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/</ref> Also in March 2012, Bertrant Chaverot, the general director of Ubisoft Brazil, stated that ''Rayman Origins'' would have a continuation, but did not reveal any details.<ref>Kotaku Brasil, ''[ATUALIZADO] Lá vem Rayman Origins 2, avisa a Ubisoft'' http://www.kotaku.com.br/la-vem-rayman-origins-2-avisa-a-ubisoft/</ref>

On 23 April, 2012, a marketing survey containing information about ''Rayman Legends'' was leaked to the games media. The survey contained several pieces of information regarding the ''Rayman Origins'' sequel, along with two gameplay videos (though only screenshots of these were included in the leak). Like its predecessor, the game will feature co-operative gameplay with up to four players. It will also feature 'brand new settings: legendary worlds filled with castles, vampires, Ghosts, Greek Gods, or dragons...'<ref>Kotaku, ''Marketing Survey Hints at a Rayman Origins Sequel of Mythic Proportions'', http://kotaku.com/5904264/marketing-survey-hints-at-a-rayman-origins-sequel-of-mythic-proportions/gallery/1</ref> The following day, the videos from which the images were taken were uploaded to YouTube, but both were quickly taken down at the request of [[Ubisoft]].<ref>PS3gen.fr, ''Rayman Origins : 2 vidéos volées d'un nouvel opus se promenent sur internet'', http://www.ps3gen.fr/rayman-origins-2-suite-nouvel-opus-episode-jeu-videos-officieux-non-annonce-trailer-ubisoft-actualite-24768.html</ref>

On 26 April, 2012, Ubisoft registered the domain names 'RaymanLegends.com' and 'Rayman-Legends.com',<ref>Fusible, ''Unisoft Entertainment registers "Rayman Legends" domain names'', http://www.fusible.com/2012/04/ubisoft-entertainment-registers-rayman-legends-domain-names/</ref> leading to speculation that ''Rayman Legends'' would be the title of the ''Rayman Origins'' sequel.

On 27 April, 2012, the first full-length trailer for the game was leaked to the public.<ref>MCV, ''VIDEO: Rayman Legends trailer confirms special Wii U functionality'', http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/video-rayman-legends-trailer-confirms-special-wii-u-functionality/095175</ref> It features the aforementioned settings, gives more details on online gameplay and reveals a new playable character: a [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]]-like warrior girl. In the Wii U version of the game, the player will be able to use certain physical toys to interact with the game world; this is similar to the premise of ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''. The trailer shows a player scanning a [[Rabbid]] toy to enter a level where [[Rayman]] must fight Rabbids, and hints that similar functionality will be possible with toys based on other [[Ubisoft]] characters, such as Ezio from the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. Ubisoft initially attempted to suppress the videos, but after a few hours they released an official statement, confirming that ''Rayman Legends'' was being developed by [[Michel Ancel]] and Ubisoft Montpellier, but downplaying the video's accuracy, claiming that 'This video was intended as a purely internal demonstrative video, and in NO way represents the final game, the final console or their features. The game was officially unveiled with a gameplay demonstration at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo, showcasing Murphy, a new playable character, controlled via the Wii U system's touch screen on the tablet controller. Showing also mid-evil themed stages as well as a rhythm-based map of The Land of The Livid Dead from Rayman Origins featuring remixed music. '<ref>Wii News at IGN, ''Wii U Details Revealed By Leaked Rayman Trailer'', http://ie.wii.ign.com/articles/122/1223893p1.html</ref>

==Screenshots gallery==
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==Artworks gallery==
<gallery perrow="7">
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</gallery>

==External links==
* [http://rayman.ubi.com/legends/en-GB/home/index.aspx Official site]

==References==
<references />

{{Rayman series}}

[[Category:2D platform games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer games]]
[[Category:Rayman games]]

Rayman Origins

2012-06-09T12:48:25Z

Disionity:

{{Game
| name = Rayman Origins
| image = [[File:Rayman Origins Box Art.jpg|center|250px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = Ubisoft Montpellier
| designed by = Sebastien Morin with Lorenzo Avi, Julien Chevalier, Romain Claude and Axel Cossardeaux
| written by = Gabrielle Shrager (lead game writer and story designer)
| soundtrack by = Christophe Héral and Billy Martin
| release date =
'''PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 15th November, 2011 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 24th November, 2011 
'''PlayStation Vita:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 14th February, 2012 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 22nd February, 2012 
'''3DS:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] November 2012 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 7th June, 2012 
[[File:Drapeau-uk.gif|16px]] 8th June, 2012 
'''Windows:''' 
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 29th March, 2012 
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 29th March, 2012 
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player and co-operative; up to four players
| platforms = Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows
}}

'''''Rayman Origins''''' is a 2D sidescroller platform game, and the fourth major title in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. Despite its title, it is not a prequel, but a sequel to the first three ''Rayman'' games. It was announced by [[Ubisoft]] at E3 2010, and is the first major ''Rayman'' game since the creation of the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|''Raving Rabbids'' series]]. It also marks the return of ''Rayman'' creator [[Michel Ancel]] to the series; he had not worked on a ''Rayman'' title since ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' in 1999. ''Rayman Origins'' is the first game in the main series to feature co-operative platforming gameplay, allowing for up to four players at once. The game was released on November 15th 2011 in North America, and on November 24th 2011 in Europe for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii.

In February 2012, a PlayStation Vita version was released, with new features such as a [[Ghost Mode]] and the use of the touch screen. This version also features exclusive collectible items called [[Relic]]s; these unlock two large mosaic puzzles in [[the Snoring Tree]], revealing events from the pasts of Rayman and Globox. A Microsoft Windows version will be released on March 29th 2012; a 3DS version will be released in June 2012.

In April 2012, Ubisoft announced that a direct sequel to the game was being developed, under the title ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.

==Story==
===[[The Snoring Tree]]===
At the beginning of the game, [[Rayman]] and his friends – [[Globox]] and the [[Teensies]] – are sleeping at [[the Snoring Tree]]. With them is the [[Bubble Dreamer]], the jovial god who created their world, [[the Glade of Dreams]]. A nearby microphone, disguised as a flower, picks up the sound of the heroes' snoring, amplifying it and transmitting it to the subterranean [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. The [[Livid Dead|undead beings]] who live there, infuriated by this incessant snoring, launch an invasion on the Glade of Dreams, ambushing and capturing Rayman and his friends. When they escape, they find that the Bubble Dreamer has gone quite mad. The Livid Dead have been joined in their invasion by [[:Category:Enemies from Rayman Origins|hundreds of other enemies]], who have captured and imprisoned the [[Electoon]]s – small, pink energy creatures that hold the world together. Now the Glade of Dreams has begun to disintegrate. In order to heal the Bubble Dreamer's mind and restore harmony and balance to the Glade, the heroes must free the Electoons from [[cage]]s hidden across the world – if they fail, their universe will vanish like a bad dream.

Energy creatures called [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lum]]s are scattered throughout every level in the game; at the end of each level, the heroes give the Lums they have collected to [[the Magician]], a friendly character who counts them in a large test tube. In exchange for a certain number of Lums, the Magician gives the heroes [[Electoon]]s. He also makes occasional appearances at the beginning of a level, to give the heroes advice and instructions. The hub from which the player can access levels and choose characters is [[the Snoring Tree]]. As the player frees more Electoons, more characters become available, but all are variations of Rayman, Globox and the Teensies.

[[Image:RaymanOrigins PreE3 HD Swingman.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Jibberish Jungle]]]]
===[[Jibberish Jungle]]===
The first stop for Rayman, Globox and the Teensies is the [[Jibberish Jungle]], a lush forest filled with exotic foliage and enemies such as [[Livingstone|Lividstones]] and [[Antitoon|Darktoon]]s. Eventually, they find [[Betilla the Fairy]], the [[nymph]] who created [[Rayman]] long ago, and who has now been captured by the invaders. Once freed, she gives them the power to slap. When enough Electoons have been freed, Betilla informs the heroes that they have enough to reach the next world. The Electoons band together to form a bridge through the sky. On the other side, the heroes find friendly [[mosquito]]es who fly them to the game's second environment. Along the way, the they must fight off an attack from the [[Guardian of the Music World]], a gigantic bird which watches over the passage to the next land.

[[Image:RaymanOriginsComicCon-1.jpg|thumb|left|320px|[[Desert of Dijiridoos]]]]
===[[Desert of Dijiridoos]]===
Eventually the mosquitoes take the heroes to the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]], a bleak, scorched landscape, partially composed of musical instruments, and inhabited mainly by vicious [[bird]]s. Here they rescue a [[nymph]] named [[Holly Luya]] – the first sister of [[Betilla the Fairy]]. She gives them the power to [[helicopter|hover]]. Again, the heroes must free enough [[Electoon]]s to create a sky bridge leading to a [[mosquito]] level, and again the mosquitoes take them to the next area.

[[Image:RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Gourmand Land]]]]
===[[Gourmand Land]]===
They arrive in the [[Gourmand Land]], a food-themed world. Its sharply-contrasting environments include icy cocktail and fiery kitchen landscapes. These are populated by dangerous [[Baby Dragon Chef]]s [[Baby Dragon Waiter|and Waiters]]. After they free the third of the [[nymph]] sisters, [[Edith Up]], she gives them the ability to use funnels to change their size. Then they must cross a bridge made of freed [[Electoon]]s and ride the [[mosquito]]es to the next world. Along the way, they must fight off the [[Guardian of the Ocean World]], a gigantic flying eel whose purpose is to stop anyone from entering the next land.

[[Image:RaymanOriginsGamesCon-8.jpg|thumb|left|320px|[[Sea of Serendipity]]]]
===[[Sea of Serendipity]]===
This time they are taken to the [[Sea of Serendipity]], an idyllic marine location. On the surface, they find a [[Glute]] village that has been build on stilts. Down below, the ocean is teeming with strange [[fish]] and other [[:Category:Aquatic creatures|aquatic creatures]]. In this world, the [[nymph]] sister they meet is [[Annetta Fish]], who gives them the ability to dive underwater. After they cross another [[Electoon]] bridge, they are taken by the [[mosquito]]es to the next world.

[[Image:Stoneman RO HD.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Mystical Pique]]]]
===[[Mystical Pique]]===
This mountainous landscape is the [[Mystical Pique]]. On the surface, the weather ranges from mild to snowy. However, the mountain contains many ancient temples, where [[glute]] [[fakir]]s meditate and worship the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]. Common enemies here include [[Darkroot]]s and [[stone man|stone men]]. Throughout this world, the characters notice that strange pieces of machinery have been inexplicably falling from the sky. The heroes rescue the local [[nymph]] sister, [[Helena Handbasket]], who gives them the power to run on walls. However, the [[Electoon]] bridge that follows does not take the heroes to a [[mosquito]] level. It takes them to the lair of the [[Golem]], a gigantic stone monster whom they must defeat in order to progress.

When the heroes reach the top of the mountain, they find the five [[nymph]]s gathered round the [[Dreamer's Door]], a circular stone portal. They can use this to travel to the source of the mysterious machinery which has been falling from the dark, stormy clouds that have filled the sky. [[Helena Handbasket]] thanks the heroes for saving her sisters, but informs them that the [[Four Kings]] who rule the four lands of [[the Glade of Dreams]] have succumbed to the nightmares that are infecting the world, growing into monstrous and uncontrollable versions of themselves. Since the Four Kings' magical assistance is required to open the Dreamer's Door, the heroes must find them and defeat them, restoring them to their original benevolent states.

===The [[Four Kings]]===
New areas which extend the first four worlds now become available. [[Ticklish Temples]] is an extension of [[Jibberish Jungle]], [[Grumbling Grottos]] is an extension of the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]], [[Luscious Lakes]] is an extension of [[Gourmand Land]], and [[Angsty Abyss]] is an extension of the [[Sea of Serendipity]]. The four extensions approach the four original worlds in length, but most extensions are slightly shorter. The game had been linear prior to this point, but the heroes can play through these four new worlds in any order they choose. At the end of each world is a boss battle against one of the [[Four Kings]]. The king of Ticklish Temples is a monstrous [[Daisy]]. The king of Grumbling Grottos is a gigantic [[Mocking Bird]]. The king of Luscious Lakes is a gigantic [[Dragon Chef]]; he swallows the heroes whole, and they must defeat him from the inside. The king of the Angsty Abyss is an aquatic dragon named [[Murray]], who reverts to a prawn when defeated. Once the Four Kings have been restored, the [[nymph]]s channel their magic into the [[Dreamer's Door]], allowing the heroes to travel through it and reach the source of the mysterious machinery.

[[Image:RO Screenshot2 LifeSystem Heart.jpg|thumb|left|320px|[[Moody Clouds]]]]

===[[Moody Clouds]]===
The heroes find themselves standing amidst the [[Moody Clouds]] – a dark, electrified storm. They find [[the Magician]] nearby, but he does not offer them any advice, instead telling them that they are going the wrong way, and urging them to turn back. The heroes press on with the aid of their [[mosquito]] friends, and find what lies at the heart of the storm: a gigantic, flying city, composed of steampunk machinery and surrounded by clouds. This vast, dangerous city is inhabited by [[Robot]]s which are almost immune to the heroes' attacks, as well as mechanical replicas of previously-enountered enemies such as [[fly|flies]] and [[spiky ball|spiky fish]]. Along the way, the heroes often find helpless [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lum]]s, packed into glass containers and apparently being used to power the city and its mechanical inhabitants.

Eventually the heroes stumble into the room which lies at the heart of the [[Moody Clouds]], only to find their old friend, [[the Magician]], working the controls. They discover that he is the one who built this city and its army of robots. The Magician had grown frustrated with the decadent and lazy [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], who had consistently failed to protect the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] from his own nightmares. However, the Magician had also grown to admire [[Mr Dark]], the arch-nemesis of [[Rayman]] and the villain of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]; posters of Mr Dark, with '♥ Mister D', can be seen on the walls of the Magician's office. In order to start a war between Rayman and the [[Livid Dead]], the Magician had hidden a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]]. However, this war, and the entire plot of the game, had been nothing more than a distraction tactic; the Magician's real goal was to construct a mechanical army with which he could conquer the Glade of Dreams, overthrow the Bubble Dreamer, and impose a new order based on discipline and reason. Now that his scheme has been discovered, the Magician pulls a lever, causing the heroes to fall into a room where they must fight mechanical replicas of the [[Daisy]] and the [[Mocking Bird]] bosses. Once these are defeated, they return to the Magician's office. He distracts them with a disco number before making his escape. As the heroes chase the Magician across the outside of the Moody Clouds, it becomes apparent that his city is crumbling. When he boards a flying [[warship]] in another attempt to escape, the heroes chase him through the sky with the aid of the [[mosquito]]es. Eventually the Magician's warship crashes into some kind of gigantic reactor core that seems to be powering the city. The collision causes a gigantic explosion, blowing the Moody Clouds to pieces. The heroes land on [[the Snoring Tree]], in exactly the same positions they occupied at the beginning of the game, and resume their snoring. The scene fades to black and the credits roll; the players can run about in front of the credits for their duration.

===[[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]]===
The game features an optional final world: the [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. The entrance to this land is located in [[the Snoring Tree]], but it is guarded by the [[Grim Reaper]], a skeletal figure with no teeth. He will only let the heroes pass if they bring him ten shiny red [[Skull Tooth|Skull Teeth]]. In order to get these, the heroes must complete the [[Tricky Treasure]] chases: ten challenging levels focused on speed and momentum rather than exploration and combat. When the Grim Reaper has received all ten Skull Teeth, he allows the heroes to pass into the subterranean underworld that is the Land of the Livid Dead. The most difficult level of the game, this area is populated by the zombie-like [[Livid Dead]]. Although they were no more than pawns in [[the Magician]]'s plan, they are still dangerous enemies. At the end of this world, the heroes encounter [[Big Mama]], a monstrous, pink, squid-like creature. When they defeat her, she reverts into a [[nymph]], thanks the heroes for saving her, and winks. The game ends and the credits roll once more, but this time the players can climb onto the credits themselves as they scross upwards, and either use them as platforms or smash them with their attacks.

==Development==
The development of ''Rayman Origins'' began in late 2008 approximately. For the first year, a small team consisting of approximately six developers worked on the game. At this early stage, the developers drew inspiration from the contemporary platform games ''LittleBigPlanet'' and ''New Super Mario Bros Wii''. After the first year, development shifted to Ubisoft Montpellier, where it was completed by a larger team of over one hundred developers.

Initially, it was announced that ''Rayman Origins'' would be an episodic release, and that the first episode would be released in late 2010. This approach was eventually scrapped after a delay: the game would instead be given a retail release in late 2011, in order that it might be a 'real sequel', in the words of Ancel.

The first trailer for ''Rayman Origins'' shows Rayman being created by [[Betilla the Fairy]], whose narration seemed to imply that the game would be a prequel with a two-player co-operative campaign that would tell the story of how Rayman and Globox matured from buffoons to heroes. However, this approach was ultimately discarded: the final version of the game is a sequel, set after ''Rayman 3'', and features many references to the events of the previous games made in the past tense. The titular ''Origins'' refers instead to the game's revelations regarding the origins of Rayman and several other characters, and also to the design philosophy of returning the series to its roots. The characters' sillier behaviour is not a sign of immaturity, but is intended to give the game a more light-hearted feel and help it to appeal to a wider audience.

Shortly after ''Rayman Origins'' was first announced, footage showing a demonstration of its mechanics appeared. This featured a different health system, similar to that of the original ''Rayman'', with yellow and red bubbles to indicate the player's health.

A world composed entirely of artwork and art supplies, based on [[Picture City]] from the original game, was planned for inclusion but abandoned during the development of the game. It would have featured references to art styles such as pop art and pixel art.

A text file, or 'script', was discovered in the files of the game's demo. The script greatly expands and elaborates on the game's plot, and contains much dialogue which was omitted in the final version of the game, presumably in order to simplify the storyline. Much of what is known about the character of [[the Magician]] comes from this script; in the game itself, his actions and motivations are almost completely unexplained.

==Gameplay==
The game features local four-player co-operative play, with the players controlling [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and two [[Teensie]]s; however, it is still possible to play through the game in single-player mode. There are currently no plans for online play.

Much of the gameplay can be reminiscent to that of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', in that the aim is to find [[cage]]s and rescue the [[Electoons]] that are imprisoned inside them. Unlike ''Rayman'' though, the cages are being guarded by several enemies that collectively use a forcefield to protect the cage (this can be reminiscent of [[Hoodoo]]s, a [[Hoodlum]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that uses a similar technique to protect other Hoodlums); the team must defeat every single enemy that uses the forcefield, then the cage can be destroyed. The cage can only be damaged on the side which has a green padlock. Most of the cages are hidden away in secret passages, so once the Electoons are free, they will create a portal which leads to the outside of these passages. Each level contains a [[Medallion|medallion]] that shows how many electoon challenges the players completed, such as break a single [[Cage|cage]], collect a specific amount of [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|Lums]] or beat the clock whilst the the level has been completed. In every level there are hidden [[Cage|cages]] ranging from 1 to 3.

[[Lum]]s, which first appeared in ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'', are once again collectible items in the game. However, [[Lum (Rayman Origins)|the Lums in ''Origins'']] are somewhat different.

Unlike most other games in the ''Rayman'' series, the players are very vulnerable to enemy attacks, and one touch can cause death. Throughout the game, bottles containing a [[Heart]] are found, and should a player break one, the heart inside will act as a shield until an enemy attacks, after which the heart will break. In multiplayer mode, if one player dies, they can float around and come back to life if they come to close enough contact with a surviving player. If all players die and there, then they will return to a previous checkpoint, normally a [[Darkblocker]] where the player had go through before, or the last place where the player broke a cage.

At the halfway point in the game, the heroes can first acquire the [[Blue Punch]], a rare item that increases the power of their attacks, and is usually well hidden.

Contact to any body of water do not cause instant death unlike previous Rayman games, though creatures that lurk in some of them can catch a player and kill them then.

At certain points, the players will come across [[Betilla the Fairy]] and her sisters, each of whom is imprisoned inside the mouth of a [[Darktoon]]. When one is encountered, the player must chase the Darktoon and free the fairy inside. Once she is free, she gives Rayman and his friends a new power.

The players will also encounter runaway [[Tricky Treasure]]s, which contain [[Skull Tooth|skull teeth]], required to access to the [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]], a bonus level.

==Levels==
While featuring numerous original environments, ''Rayman Origins'' is the first game in the series to revisit locations explored in previous games. The game is divided into three phases. In the first phase, the player makes their way through five worlds – the [[Jibberish Jungle]], the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]], the [[Gourmand Land]], the [[Sea of Serendipity]], and [[Mystical Pique]]– in a pre-set order. Each world starts with the player giving chase to a captured nymph, which when freed results in the characters gaining new powers, such as the ability to dive underwater or change their size. Once the first phase is complete, the second phase can be accessed: Another five new worlds become available, each linked to the previous five worlds, kepping true to the theme, and this time the player can play them in any order they want. When this phase is complete, the player may access [[Moody Clouds]], where the second to last final boss and the game's ending await. Collecting all 10 [[Skull tooth|skull teeth]] will unlock the third and final phase: the [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]] which is both a single level and a whole new world. Each world is divided into many levels; there are a total of sixty-six levels in the game.

Descriptions of the first five worlds follow:

*[[Jibberish Jungle]] – A jungle-themed world where the characters unlock the power to attack. The enemies are comprised mostly of [[Lividstones]] and [[Darktoon]]s. The boss is a [[Daisy|giant, red plant]].

*[[Desert of Dijiridoos]] – A music-themed world where the characters unlock the ability to glide. [[Rayman]] must use [[gong]]s to create sound waves which shield him from swarms of black flying creatures which resemble locusts. This world is composed mainly on music and musical instruments, and seems to be based on [[Band Land]], a location which has not been seen since the original game. The boss is a [[Mocking Bird|giant, yellow bird]].

*[[Gourmand Land]] – A food world where the characters unlock the ability to shrink. While the surface of the [[Gourmand Land]] appears as an icy landscape featuring cocktail elements such as giant orange slices (which may have been inspired by the Glacier Cocktail level from ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''), its underground part turns out to be a surreal environment made of food and cooking materials, which aesthetic is inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration. This land is home to [[Baby Dragon Chef]]s – small, red, reptilian enemies who attack the heroes with their forks. Similar to the [[Organic Cave]] from [[Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled ''Rayman 4'']], a level takes place within the belly of [[Fire King|a gigantic dragon]], in which the players much avoid flaming walls of heartburn.

*[[Sea of Serendipity]] – A sea world where the characters unlock the ability to dive underwater. Footage shows Rayman and [[Globox]] swimming near the sea floor, surrounded by marine life. They are chased by [[giant eel]]s. Above the surface of the ocean, a tribe of Globox's species lives in a village supported on stilts. The boss is [[Murray|a giant prawn]].

*[[Mystical Pique]] – A mountain world where the characters unlock the ability to run up walls. Screenshots depict a mountain location surrounded by floating landmasses which recall the floating earth platforms of the original game. The mountain is dotted with small buildings. [[Fakirs]] dwell inside of caves and [[Rayman]] must rescue them from [[Antitoons|Darktoons]], and swing on their beards to avoid spikes.

*[[Moody Clouds]] – A steampunk world which can only be accessed upon defeating the [[four kings]]. It is set in the sky, above the [[Mystical Pique]], and Rayman must fight robots, as well as dodge spinning razor blades and electricity. The final boss is an airship which is fought in the [[Moody Clouds]].

And the optional final world:

*[[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]] – A level with a strong resemblance to both [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]] and [[Tomb of the Ancients]] from ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]''. This is where the undead live; the antics of the protagonists annoy the villains, setting the events of the game in motion. It is located in the undergrounds of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the location of the same name]] visited by [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]''. The [[Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman Origins)|Land of the Livid Dead]] involves jumping across falling rocks, dodging fire, carnivorous plants, and riding a skeleton, similar to the [[serpent flute]]s from the [[Desert of Dijiridoos]]. [[Big Mama]] is this level's boss. Concept art depicts graveyards, insects, zombies, a strange hotdog-like character who appears to be selling hotdogs, and numerous tentacled monsters. This world has a golden palette, and features giant skulls, bones and cobwebs.

[[File:Rayman Origins Original Soundtrack.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rayman Origins: Original Soundtrack|original soundtrack]] of ''Rayman Origins'']]
==Soundtrack==
''Main article:'' [[Rayman Origins: Original Soundtrack]]

The majority of the game's score was written by French composer Christophe Héral, who had previously worked with [[Michel Ancel]] and [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]] on the 2003 videogame ''[[Beyond Good and Evil|Beyond Good & Evil]]''. As a result of scheduling problems, Héral had only three months to compose the soundtrack, so another composer, Billy Martin, was hired to complete Héral's work. The score was recorded by the Star Pop Orchestra, at the Davout Studios in Paris; this may be a first for the series, as the previous games' music seems to have been mainly synthesised. The game features interactive sound design; the player characters' actions within the game create diegetic musical sounds which blend with the game's score. ''Rayman Origins'' is the first and only game in the series whose soundtrack has been officially released.

[[File:RaymanOrigins-Collector'sEdition-PS3-FinalDesign-FR.jpg|320px|thumb|left|The Collector's Edition for PlayStation 3]]
==Collector's Edition==
In August 2011, a number of online department stores in Europe revealed a collector's edition for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 versions of the game, which contains a 50-page art book, a CD of the game's soundtrack and a 3D cardboard pop-up display. There are currently no known plans for this to be applied to other versions of the game such as the Nintendo Wii version. The Collector's Edition is exclusively available in Europe and Australia.

==Trophies/Achievements==
''Main article: ''[[List of achievements in Rayman Origins|''List of achievements in ''Rayman Origins]]

Throughout the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, achievements are given for performing certain actions, such as rescuing each nymph, collecting a certain number of speed trophies, etc. There are 37 achievements in total (for PlayStation 3, while in Xbox 360 it is 36), including one that is hidden. The game is the first in the ''Rayman'' series to have PlayStation 3 trophies, though the second to have Xbox 360 achievements (the first being the Xbox 360 version of ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''). The PlayStation Vita version has 39 trophies: the two added are named "[[Clear Sighted]]" and "[[Eagle Eyed]]", while another trophy, "[[Pop! Pop! BOOM!]]", was replaced by "[[Grim Reaper (trophy)|Grim Reaper]]" and "[[Bubble Wrap Maniac!]]", which rely on the exclusive features of the PlayStation Vita, such as tapping the screen. "[[Hover Happy!]]" has been removed in this version.

[[Image:Christophe Villez Rayman Origins BAFTA.JPG|thumb|right|320px|Christophe Villez collects the Artistic Achievement BAFTA for ''Rayman Origins''.]]
==Reception==
''Rayman Origins'' was released to critical acclaim. On the review aggregator Metacritic, the game has achieved scores of 88, 87 and 91 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii versions respectively.<ref>''Rayman Origins'' reviews [[http://www.metacritic.com/search/all/rayman+origins/results]]</ref> On GameRankings, these same versions received scores of 88.34%, 87.85% and 92.00% respectively.<ref>''Rayman Origins'' reviews [[http://www.gamerankings.com/browse.html?search=rayman+origins&numrev=3&site=]]</ref>

Reviewers praised ''Rayman Origins'' for its vibrant and detailed cartoon graphics, as well as its fittingly whimsical soundtrack. The gameplay was considered well-balanced, offering both an accessible experience for new players and a satisfying challenge for experienced ones. The decision to add co-operative multiplayer to the series was well-received. Criticism focused on the lack of a clear storyline in the game, and the chaotic nature of the gameplay when three or four people are playing simultaneously.

The game was initially thought to have been a commercial failure, as it sold an underwhelming 50,000 copies in the first month following its November 2011 release. However, sales later increased considerably, and in February 2012, Ubisoft announced that the game had already become profitable, and had the capacity to become a long-term seller for the company.<ref>Joystiq, ''Rayman Origins is actually profitable for Ubisoft'', http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/15/rayman-origins-is-actually-profitable-for-ubisoft/</ref>

On 16th March, 2012, ''Rayman Origins'' won the Artistic Achievement award at the 8th British Academy Video Games Awards. The nominees it defeated in this category were ''Batman: Arkham City'', ''L.A. Noire'', ''LitteBigPlanet 2'', ''The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim'' and ''Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception''.<ref>GAME British Academy Video Games Awards, http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/</ref>

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==External links==
*[http://raymanorigins.uk.ubi.com/blog/ Official blog]
*[http://www.raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7029 Official ''Rayman Origins'' topic at Pirate-Community]

*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DAC69EA2ED2B53D ''Rayman Origins'' demo playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]

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