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Rayman 2

2010-06-13T19:32:13Z

Kuperman: /* Rayman Mobile */

{{Game
| name = ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''
| image = [[Image:Rayman2cover.jpg|center|200px]]
| published by = [[Ubisoft]]
| developed by = [[Ubisoft]]
| release date = 1999
| genre = 3D Platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Nintendo 64, PC, Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation, [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman Revolution|Sony PlayStation 2]], [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]], Sony Playstation 3 (PSN), Sony Playstation Portable (PSN), Apple iPhone, Apple iPod Touch
}}

''"Rayman 2" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Rayman 2 (disambiguation)]].''

'''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is the second major game in the ''Rayman'' series, and is the sequel to ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''. It was first released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 and was followed by ports for the Sega Dreamcast, PC, and Sony PlayStation, with each port being different in its own way perhaps due to the specifications of each console. It was also the first 3D game of the series, and introduced many brand-new major characters, though featured almost none from its predecessor. ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' is often abbreviated as '''''Rayman 2''''' or (to avoid confusion with the similarly named ''[[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2: Revolution]]'') '''''R2'''''. The Sony PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'' was later released as a PSOne Classic on the North American PlayStation Network, on December 18, 2008. On March 1, 2010, a version based on the Dreamcast incarnation of the game was released for the Apple iPhone and the Apple iPod Touch.

==Story==
''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' takes place in [[Rayman]]'s world, a land known as [[the Glade of Dreams]]. [[Robo-Pirate Army|An army of Robo-Pirates]], led by the infamous [[Admiral Razorbeard]], invades the Glade and destroys [[the Heart of the World]], scattering the 1000 [[Yellow Lum]]s which form it. This greatly weakens the inhabitants' power and disables most of the powers granted to Rayman by [[Betilla the Fairy]], leading to his capture.

[[Globox]], a friend of Rayman, is later also captured and put in the same cell as Rayman aboard [[the Buccaneer]], the Robo-Pirates' prison ship. Globox restores Rayman's [[shot|shooting power]] through a [[Silver Lum]] given to him by [[Ly the Fairy|Ly, a fairy]]. Rayman escapes the prison ship, and is separated from Globox again. He learns that in order to stand a chance against the Pirates, he needs to find [[Four Masks of Polokus|four ancient, magical masks]] which, when reunited, will reawaken [[Polokus]], the godly spirit who created the Glade of Dreams. Rayman travels around the Glade via [[the Hall of Doors]], a magical place linked to various locations in the world, and controlled by the ancient [[Teensie]]s.

In the course of the game, Rayman frees [[Globox]] who had been captured again, and they continue together for a short while until Globox departs again to go find his family. Later, Rayman finds Globox's wife [[Uglette]] and learns that he has been imprisoned on the Prison Ship. Rayman also encounters his friend [[Clark]], a Giant who has stomach problems due to eating rusty pirates; to continue through the level, Rayman has to cure Clark by means of [[Elixir of Life|an elixir]].

Eventually Rayman recovers [[Four Masks of Polokus|the four masks]] from their ancient, well-guarded sanctuaries and awakens Polokus, who uses his powers to destroy all of the Robo-Pirates on land. In the air however, he has no power, so it is Rayman himself who must free the Pirates' slaves from the Prison Ship and defeat [[Admiral Razorbeard]], who also has his headquarters there. In a final battle, Rayman fights Razorbeard, who is controlling a giant robot, [[the Grolgoth]], which was sold to him by [[the General|a character]] from ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Eventually, Rayman defeats the Grolgoth; however, Razorbeard activates its self-destruct mechanism before flying away in a small escape pod. The Prison Ship explodes, and Rayman is presumed dead. Only one of his shoes is found, but during the funeral which his friends are attending he appears again, walking on a crutch.

==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Rayman 2'' is somewhat similar to that of ''Rayman'', though this time Rayman starts with a few powers to defend himself, one of which is given to him by [[Globox]] who is introduced at the very beginning. The aim of the game is to rescue all of the [[Yellow Lum]]s that have been scattered following the explosion of the [[The Heart of the World|Primordial Core]], and the creatures that have been imprisoned in [[cage]]s, while defeating any [[Robo-Pirate Army|Robo-Pirate]]s that stand in Rayman's way.

==Main Characters==
===The Good Guys===
*[[Rayman]] - The hero and protagonist of the game
*[[Globox]] - Rayman's best friend; husband of [[Uglette]] and father of the [[Baby Globox|baby Globoxes]]
*[[Ly the Fairy]] - Rayman's friend and powerful ally
*[[Murfy]] - Serves as an "instructor"-type character
*[[Teensie|The Teensies]] - Keepers of [[the Hall of Doors]]
*[[Clark]] the Giant - A friend of Rayman's
*[[Sssssam]] - a snake who helps Rayman cross [[the Marshes of Awakening]]

===The Bad Guys===
*[[Admiral Razorbeard]] - The villain of the game
*[[Robo-Pirate Army]] - Razorbeard's army

==Environment==
Unlike ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''Rayman 2'' is not divided into certain themed worlds, but rather a trail of 20 different locations, none of which are as surreal as its predecessor's, but are still dissimilar to the real world. The levels are played in a linear fashion in a World Map known as [[the Hall of Doors]] ([[The Isle of Doors|Isle of Doors]] in the Dreamcast version), with most levels following a single path (though [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], [[The Walk of Life|Walk of Life]], and [[The Walk of Power|Walk of Power]] are on side-paths). The player is able to backtrack to past levels if he or she wishes, and can move on to the final stage without breaking all of the cages.

==Levels==
===PC, N64 and Dreamcast version===
* [[The Woods of Light]]
* [[The Fairy Glade]]
* [[The Marshes of Awakening]]
* [[The Bayou]]
* [[The Walk of Life]] (sublevel)
* [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]
* [[The Menhir Hills]]
* [[The Cave of Bad Dreams]] (sublevel)
* [[The Canopy]]
* [[Whale Bay]]
* [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]
* [[The Echoing Caves]]
* [[The Precipice]]
* [[The Top of the World]]
* [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]
* [[The Walk of Power]] (sublevel)
* [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]
* [[The Tomb of the Ancients]]
* [[The Iron Mountains]]
* [[The Prison Ship]]
* [[The Crow's Nest]]

==Resolution Hack==
''Main article: [[Miscellanea #Rayman 2 Resolution Hack|Miscellanea]]''

==Early production==
''Main article: [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)]]''

Recently, it was revealed that ''Rayman 2'' was first developed to be a 2D platforming game in the same vein as ''Rayman'', for the Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn.<sup>[http://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/11/rayman2-2d-cancelled [source]]</sup> Screenshots and videos suggested that the game was still going to be about a robot invasion as it featured enemies similar to the Robo-Pirates, and it also featured background platforming - using a device similar to a shower head and a toilet flush, Rayman could teleport from the foreground to the background. One video in particular also featured a female character with red hair that appears to be [[Betilla the Fairy]], but could also be [[Betina]] in a cameo.

The whole of this game was cancelled in favour of the 3D version it became, though a playable prototype (version 01.12d) featuring one level is included in the PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'', and unlocked if the player collects at least 720 Yellow Lums out of 800. It was recently discovered that this prototype was finished on May 31st 1996 and was sent to the ''Playstation RayMan 2 team'' for review.

==Promotion==
[[Ubisoft]] promoted ''Rayman 2'' with many toys and even a cartoon. There were YoYos, cell phone covers, a PlayStation 2 remote, a version of the game with a figure, and Happy Meal toys.

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

===McDonald's===
[[Ubisoft]] joined with McDonald's to make a happy meal with [[Rayman]] toys. These toys were a Rayman rolling on a [[Walking Shell]], Rayman on a [[plum]] with spinning [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]], a light-up [[cage]], a sound-making [[Henchman 800]], a wobbling [[Globox]] and [[Ly]].

===[[Tonic Trouble]]===
Characters from each game made cameo appearances in the other game. In ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', Rayman would be seen during the game's end credits. In ''Rayman 2'', [[General|a salesman]] who previously appeared in the intro sequence of the PC version of [[Tonic Trouble]] sells the [[Grolgoth]] to [[Razorbeard]] late in the game. [[Tonic Trouble]] was worked on (though not designed) by [[Michel Ancel]], used the ''Rayman 2'' engine, originally appeared on the same platforms as ''Rayman 2'', and was also released by [[Ubisoft]], giving reason for the crossovers, though ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' had not fared well critically or commercially, whereas ''Rayman 2'' became successful in both areas.

==Rayman Mobile==
''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', and ''[[Rayman Garden]]'' are spin-offs of ''Rayman 2'' and its remakes. These games were ported by [[Gameloft]] to the N-Gage and other Samsung and Nokia phones.<BR>
In May 2010 Rayman 2 was released on the IPhone platform.

==Remakes==
*''[[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2: Revolution]]'' - PlayStation 2 remake that was essentially a slightly more difficult version of the original, with added levels, enemies, and a new free-roaming feature which replaces [[the Hall of Doors]].
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' - DS remake identical to the original N64 version, though many glitches and bugs were included that were not present in the original.
*''Rayman 2'' was also ported to the Apple iPhone and the Apple iPod Touch by Gameloft. It appears that the Sega Dreamcast version was used as the basis for these ports. The graphics are more impressive than ''Rayman DS'' due of the increased capabilities of these platforms.

==Trivia==
* In the German gaming magazine ''PC Player'' (issue 01/2000), ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' was named as "Best Platformer in 1999".

* The Sony PlayStation release of ''Rayman 2'' originally came with a digital watch.

* In the Japanese localisation of the game, some characters with purple in them were changed. Rayman's body was made blue, [[Sssssam|Sssssam the watersnake]] turned into a kind of green, and [[Jano]]'s hat was turned red. But the most bizarre change was made to [[Ly]], whose body was changed from yellow/purple to white/pink.

* The names of a few characters changed during design of the game: the original name of [[Globox]] was [[Globber]], the original name of [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] was Razorface, the original name of [[Polokus]] was Pollochus the Magician, the [[Teensie]]s were originally named the Smalbeings, and [[Robo-Pirate Army|the Robo-Pirates]] were originally employed by a "mysterious guild", which had decided to create an intergalactic zoo or circus featuring creatures from Rayman's world; remnants of this storyline can be found in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''.

==See also==
* [[Miscellanea]]
* ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''
* ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''

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Maths and English with Rayman

2010-06-13T19:24:44Z

Kuperman: /* Other names in different areas */

{{Game
| name = Rayman Junior
| image = [[Image:RaymanJuniorEUcover.jpg|center|200px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ubisoft
| release date = 2000
| genre = 2D Platformer/Edutainment
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Sony Playstation, MS-DOS
}}

'''''Rayman Junior''''' (also known as '''''Rayman Brain Games''''' in the United States, '''''כיף ללמוד עם ריימן''''' in Israel and '''''Maths & English with Rayman''''' in othr regions) is an educational video game based on ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' that was designed to teach children aged 6-8 years old the basics of mathematics and literacy. Many variations of the game are known to have been released for MS-DOS starting from 1996, with the Sony PlayStation version being released in 2000.

==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Rayman Junior'' is somewhat simplified specially for the young player. The number of levels in the game has been reduced to just twelve, two per world, and each one covers an educational topic, such as phonics, adding and subtracting, number recognition etc. The questions asked come in three difficulties, which may or may not be selectable depending on the version.

Each level starts with [[the Magician]] giving [[Rayman]] an overview on what he has to do. Then the player will see [[the Magician]]'s hat at various points of the level where he asks the player a question when you walk past it. The player then has three paths to choose from, the right path being the right answer to the question. A life is lost if the wrong path is taken. After the level is completed, the player is then sent to a bonus stage and given a time limit in which he or she must complete whatever challenge [[the Magician]] has now set for him or her. Once all of these levels are cleared, [[Rayman]] can then have access to [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Mr Dark's lair|hideout]].

The game contains a new world map, and, separately from the main levels, there is an extra one called [[Betilla's Garden]], which the player may use to practice. This is the first time in which [[Betilla the Fairy]] speaks English. It also has a new title theme, and the level music is extended.

==Other names in different areas==
''Rayman Junior'' is known as ''Rayman Brain Games'' in the USA. The UK version has three difficulty levels split across three separate games. ''Rayman Brain Games'' has all the difficulty levels in one game.
The US release ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'', known as ''Maths and English with Rayman'' in the UK, has all three difficulty levels on a single game. ''Maths and English with Rayman'' just separates them into three games like ''Rayman Junior''. The difficulty levels indicate the volume number, for instance Volume 1 is level 1 and so on. However, [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] re-released ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' as ''Rayman Learning Center'' in the "Rayman Junior Setup", Vol. 1-3.<BR>
The Israeli release, כיף ללמוד עם ריימן ('Kef Lilmod Im Rayman', which means 'fun to learn with Rayman'), by Hed-Arzi (a big Israeli multimedia products importer and disributor) was the first release of Rayman that was fully translated to Hebrew (Interface and Dubbing).

==Glitches==
1. When the demos play on ''Rayman Brain Games'' (RBS version), they don't play Rayman's 2D theme music, but on ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' (ALGR version), it does play.

2. On rising tides, the music for [[butterweed bog]] plays (RBS version).

3. On both versions, the music for [[tasty chase]] is heard in [[Mr Dark's lair]]. The music that is really supposed to be playing on this level is that from the final battle against [[Space Mama]].

'''These are known glitches for both ''Rayman Brain Games'' and ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman''. It is unknown whether these exist in ''Maths and English with Rayman'' and ''Rayman Junior''.'''

==Plot==

“''Happiness abounds in [[Rayman]]'s world. The sun shines brightly, the plants are green and the clear water of the river bubbles and sings merrily as it flows.''

''Deep in the forest, [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage is peaceful and sheltered. There, he and [[Betilla the Fairy]] spend time enjoying their idyllic world and protecting [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s [[Magic Book of Knowledge]]. [[The Magician|The Wizard]], a very scholarly and philosophical person, has put all the secrets of wisdom and knowledge in this book; the secrets that keep the world happy and beautiful.''

''But one day, the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]] breaks into [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage, destroying everything in his wake, and steals the [[Magic Book of Knowledge|Book of Knowledge]] and the map to this secret hideout that [[Rayman]] gave to [[The Magician|the Wizard]]! Now the world will be at the mercy of the evil [[Mr Dark]]! So [[The Magician|the Wizard]] and [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]] call for the one person who can save the world and return it to its former happiness and beauty. They call for [[Rayman]]!!!''

''Only this superhero, who has proven his courage time and again, can save the world from such a grave situation. It will be a long and difficult journey, but [[Rayman]] is strong and clever, and prepared to face the challenges ahead. Each time [[Rayman]] successfully completes a challenge, he gets a piece of parchment which, when matched with all the other pieces he obtains along the way, forms the map that will show the way to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]]'s hideout. Once the map is pieced together, a final test will give [[Rayman]] the chance to retrieve the [[Magic Book of Knowledge]] from the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], and fill his world with happiness and beauty again.''

''Good luck [[Rayman]]!!!!!''”

==Levels==

* [[Art alley]]
* [[Pebble peril]]
* [['copter candy]]
* [[Ring rhapsody]]
* [[Eraser rebound]]
* [[Butterweed bog]]
* [[Rocky road]]
* [[Slick slopes]]
* [[Crazy caves]]
* [[Rising tides]]
* [[Percussion path]]
* [[Tasty chase]]
* [[Mr Dark's lair]]

== French Voice Cast ==
*Steve Perkinson as [[Rayman]]
*Brigette Guedj as [[Betilla]]
*Gérald Loussine as [[The Magician]]
*Douglas Rand as [[Mister Dark]]

==Screenshot Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:RaymanJuniorTitle.PNG|The title screen, which despite the game's name shows just “Rayman”
Image:RJRayman.PNG|Rayman leisurely painting in the intro sequence
Image:RaymanJuniorMap.PNG|The game's world map
Image:RJPlay 001.PNG|The game in action
</gallery>

==See Also==
* ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''
* [[The Magician]]
* [[Betilla]]
* [[Mister Dark]]

==External Links==
* [http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A455A7D1F62BAD11 Rayman Junior footage on Sony PlayStation @ Youtube]

[[fr:Rayman pour les Juniors]]

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[[Category:Platformer Games]]
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Maths and English with Rayman

2010-06-13T19:24:22Z

Kuperman:

{{Game
| name = Rayman Junior
| image = [[Image:RaymanJuniorEUcover.jpg|center|200px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ubisoft
| release date = 2000
| genre = 2D Platformer/Edutainment
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Sony Playstation, MS-DOS
}}

'''''Rayman Junior''''' (also known as '''''Rayman Brain Games''''' in the United States, '''''כיף ללמוד עם ריימן''''' in Israel and '''''Maths & English with Rayman''''' in othr regions) is an educational video game based on ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' that was designed to teach children aged 6-8 years old the basics of mathematics and literacy. Many variations of the game are known to have been released for MS-DOS starting from 1996, with the Sony PlayStation version being released in 2000.

==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Rayman Junior'' is somewhat simplified specially for the young player. The number of levels in the game has been reduced to just twelve, two per world, and each one covers an educational topic, such as phonics, adding and subtracting, number recognition etc. The questions asked come in three difficulties, which may or may not be selectable depending on the version.

Each level starts with [[the Magician]] giving [[Rayman]] an overview on what he has to do. Then the player will see [[the Magician]]'s hat at various points of the level where he asks the player a question when you walk past it. The player then has three paths to choose from, the right path being the right answer to the question. A life is lost if the wrong path is taken. After the level is completed, the player is then sent to a bonus stage and given a time limit in which he or she must complete whatever challenge [[the Magician]] has now set for him or her. Once all of these levels are cleared, [[Rayman]] can then have access to [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Mr Dark's lair|hideout]].

The game contains a new world map, and, separately from the main levels, there is an extra one called [[Betilla's Garden]], which the player may use to practice. This is the first time in which [[Betilla the Fairy]] speaks English. It also has a new title theme, and the level music is extended.

==Other names in different areas==
''Rayman Junior'' is known as ''Rayman Brain Games'' in the USA. The UK version has three difficulty levels split across three separate games. ''Rayman Brain Games'' has all the difficulty levels in one game.
The US release ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'', known as ''Maths and English with Rayman'' in the UK, has all three difficulty levels on a single game. ''Maths and English with Rayman'' just separates them into three games like ''Rayman Junior''. The difficulty levels indicate the volume number, for instance Volume 1 is level 1 and so on. However, [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] re-released ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' as ''Rayman Learning Center'' in the "Rayman Junior Setup", Vol. 1-3.
The Israeli release, כיף ללמוד עם ריימן ('Kef Lilmod Im Rayman', which means 'fun to learn with Rayman'), by Hed-Arzi (a big Israeli multimedia products importer and disributor) was the first release of Rayman that was fully translated to Hebrew (Interface and Dubbing).

==Glitches==
1. When the demos play on ''Rayman Brain Games'' (RBS version), they don't play Rayman's 2D theme music, but on ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' (ALGR version), it does play.

2. On rising tides, the music for [[butterweed bog]] plays (RBS version).

3. On both versions, the music for [[tasty chase]] is heard in [[Mr Dark's lair]]. The music that is really supposed to be playing on this level is that from the final battle against [[Space Mama]].

'''These are known glitches for both ''Rayman Brain Games'' and ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman''. It is unknown whether these exist in ''Maths and English with Rayman'' and ''Rayman Junior''.'''

==Plot==

“''Happiness abounds in [[Rayman]]'s world. The sun shines brightly, the plants are green and the clear water of the river bubbles and sings merrily as it flows.''

''Deep in the forest, [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage is peaceful and sheltered. There, he and [[Betilla the Fairy]] spend time enjoying their idyllic world and protecting [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s [[Magic Book of Knowledge]]. [[The Magician|The Wizard]], a very scholarly and philosophical person, has put all the secrets of wisdom and knowledge in this book; the secrets that keep the world happy and beautiful.''

''But one day, the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]] breaks into [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage, destroying everything in his wake, and steals the [[Magic Book of Knowledge|Book of Knowledge]] and the map to this secret hideout that [[Rayman]] gave to [[The Magician|the Wizard]]! Now the world will be at the mercy of the evil [[Mr Dark]]! So [[The Magician|the Wizard]] and [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]] call for the one person who can save the world and return it to its former happiness and beauty. They call for [[Rayman]]!!!''

''Only this superhero, who has proven his courage time and again, can save the world from such a grave situation. It will be a long and difficult journey, but [[Rayman]] is strong and clever, and prepared to face the challenges ahead. Each time [[Rayman]] successfully completes a challenge, he gets a piece of parchment which, when matched with all the other pieces he obtains along the way, forms the map that will show the way to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]]'s hideout. Once the map is pieced together, a final test will give [[Rayman]] the chance to retrieve the [[Magic Book of Knowledge]] from the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], and fill his world with happiness and beauty again.''

''Good luck [[Rayman]]!!!!!''”

==Levels==

* [[Art alley]]
* [[Pebble peril]]
* [['copter candy]]
* [[Ring rhapsody]]
* [[Eraser rebound]]
* [[Butterweed bog]]
* [[Rocky road]]
* [[Slick slopes]]
* [[Crazy caves]]
* [[Rising tides]]
* [[Percussion path]]
* [[Tasty chase]]
* [[Mr Dark's lair]]

== French Voice Cast ==
*Steve Perkinson as [[Rayman]]
*Brigette Guedj as [[Betilla]]
*Gérald Loussine as [[The Magician]]
*Douglas Rand as [[Mister Dark]]

==Screenshot Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:RaymanJuniorTitle.PNG|The title screen, which despite the game's name shows just “Rayman”
Image:RJRayman.PNG|Rayman leisurely painting in the intro sequence
Image:RaymanJuniorMap.PNG|The game's world map
Image:RJPlay 001.PNG|The game in action
</gallery>

==See Also==
* ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''
* [[The Magician]]
* [[Betilla]]
* [[Mister Dark]]

==External Links==
* [http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A455A7D1F62BAD11 Rayman Junior footage on Sony PlayStation @ Youtube]

[[fr:Rayman pour les Juniors]]

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

Maths and English with Rayman

2010-06-13T19:17:27Z

Kuperman:

{{Game
| name = Rayman Junior
| image = [[Image:RaymanJuniorEUcover.jpg|center|200px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ubisoft
| release date = 2000
| genre = 2D Platformer/Edutainment
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Sony Playstation, MS-DOS
}}

'''''Rayman Junior''''' (also known as '''''Rayman Brain Games''''' in the United States, '''''כיף ללמוד עם ריימן''''' in Israel and '''''Maths & English with Rayman''''' in othr regions) is an educational video game based on ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' that was designed to teach children aged 6-8 years old the basics of mathematics and literacy. Many variations of the game are known to have been released for MS-DOS starting from 1996, with the Sony PlayStation version being released in 2000.

==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Rayman Junior'' is somewhat simplified specially for the young player. The number of levels in the game has been reduced to just twelve, two per world, and each one covers an educational topic, such as phonics, adding and subtracting, number recognition etc. The questions asked come in three difficulties, which may or may not be selectable depending on the version.

Each level starts with [[the Magician]] giving [[Rayman]] an overview on what he has to do. Then the player will see [[the Magician]]'s hat at various points of the level where he asks the player a question when you walk past it. The player then has three paths to choose from, the right path being the right answer to the question. A life is lost if the wrong path is taken. After the level is completed, the player is then sent to a bonus stage and given a time limit in which he or she must complete whatever challenge [[the Magician]] has now set for him or her. Once all of these levels are cleared, [[Rayman]] can then have access to [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Mr Dark's lair|hideout]].

The game contains a new world map, and, separately from the main levels, there is an extra one called [[Betilla's Garden]], which the player may use to practice. This is the first time in which [[Betilla the Fairy]] speaks English. It also has a new title theme, and the level music is extended.

==Other names in different areas==
''Rayman Junior'' is known as ''Rayman Brain Games'' in the USA. The UK version has three difficulty levels split across three separate games. ''Rayman Brain Games'' has all the difficulty levels in one game.
The US release ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'', known as ''Maths and English with Rayman'' in the UK, has all three difficulty levels on a single game. ''Maths and English with Rayman'' just separates them into three games like ''Rayman Junior''. The difficulty levels indicate the volume number, for instance Volume 1 is level 1 and so on. However, [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] re-released ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' as ''Rayman Learning Center'' in the "Rayman Junior Setup", Vol. 1-3.

==Glitches==
1. When the demos play on ''Rayman Brain Games'' (RBS version), they don't play Rayman's 2D theme music, but on ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' (ALGR version), it does play.

2. On rising tides, the music for [[butterweed bog]] plays (RBS version).

3. On both versions, the music for [[tasty chase]] is heard in [[Mr Dark's lair]]. The music that is really supposed to be playing on this level is that from the final battle against [[Space Mama]].

'''These are known glitches for both ''Rayman Brain Games'' and ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman''. It is unknown whether these exist in ''Maths and English with Rayman'' and ''Rayman Junior''.'''

==Plot==

“''Happiness abounds in [[Rayman]]'s world. The sun shines brightly, the plants are green and the clear water of the river bubbles and sings merrily as it flows.''

''Deep in the forest, [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage is peaceful and sheltered. There, he and [[Betilla the Fairy]] spend time enjoying their idyllic world and protecting [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s [[Magic Book of Knowledge]]. [[The Magician|The Wizard]], a very scholarly and philosophical person, has put all the secrets of wisdom and knowledge in this book; the secrets that keep the world happy and beautiful.''

''But one day, the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]] breaks into [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage, destroying everything in his wake, and steals the [[Magic Book of Knowledge|Book of Knowledge]] and the map to this secret hideout that [[Rayman]] gave to [[The Magician|the Wizard]]! Now the world will be at the mercy of the evil [[Mr Dark]]! So [[The Magician|the Wizard]] and [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]] call for the one person who can save the world and return it to its former happiness and beauty. They call for [[Rayman]]!!!''

''Only this superhero, who has proven his courage time and again, can save the world from such a grave situation. It will be a long and difficult journey, but [[Rayman]] is strong and clever, and prepared to face the challenges ahead. Each time [[Rayman]] successfully completes a challenge, he gets a piece of parchment which, when matched with all the other pieces he obtains along the way, forms the map that will show the way to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]]'s hideout. Once the map is pieced together, a final test will give [[Rayman]] the chance to retrieve the [[Magic Book of Knowledge]] from the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], and fill his world with happiness and beauty again.''

''Good luck [[Rayman]]!!!!!''”

==Levels==

* [[Art alley]]
* [[Pebble peril]]
* [['copter candy]]
* [[Ring rhapsody]]
* [[Eraser rebound]]
* [[Butterweed bog]]
* [[Rocky road]]
* [[Slick slopes]]
* [[Crazy caves]]
* [[Rising tides]]
* [[Percussion path]]
* [[Tasty chase]]
* [[Mr Dark's lair]]

== French Voice Cast ==
*Steve Perkinson as [[Rayman]]
*Brigette Guedj as [[Betilla]]
*Gérald Loussine as [[The Magician]]
*Douglas Rand as [[Mister Dark]]

==Screenshot Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:RaymanJuniorTitle.PNG|The title screen, which despite the game's name shows just “Rayman”
Image:RJRayman.PNG|Rayman leisurely painting in the intro sequence
Image:RaymanJuniorMap.PNG|The game's world map
Image:RJPlay 001.PNG|The game in action
</gallery>

==See Also==
* ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''
* [[The Magician]]
* [[Betilla]]
* [[Mister Dark]]

==External Links==
* [http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A455A7D1F62BAD11 Rayman Junior footage on Sony PlayStation @ Youtube]

[[fr:Rayman pour les Juniors]]

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

Maths and English with Rayman

2010-06-13T19:16:32Z

Kuperman:

{{Game
| name = Rayman Junior
| image = [[Image:RaymanJuniorEUcover.jpg|center|200px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ubisoft
| release date = 2000
| genre = 2D Platformer/Edutainment
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Sony Playstation, MS-DOS
}}

'''''Rayman Junior''''' (also known as '''''Rayman Brain Games''''' in the United States, '''כיף ללמוד עם ריימן'''''Italic text'' in Israel and '''''Maths & English with Rayman''''' in othr regions) is an educational video game based on ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' that was designed to teach children aged 6-8 years old the basics of mathematics and literacy. Many variations of the game are known to have been released for MS-DOS starting from 1996, with the Sony PlayStation version being released in 2000.

==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Rayman Junior'' is somewhat simplified specially for the young player. The number of levels in the game has been reduced to just twelve, two per world, and each one covers an educational topic, such as phonics, adding and subtracting, number recognition etc. The questions asked come in three difficulties, which may or may not be selectable depending on the version.

Each level starts with [[the Magician]] giving [[Rayman]] an overview on what he has to do. Then the player will see [[the Magician]]'s hat at various points of the level where he asks the player a question when you walk past it. The player then has three paths to choose from, the right path being the right answer to the question. A life is lost if the wrong path is taken. After the level is completed, the player is then sent to a bonus stage and given a time limit in which he or she must complete whatever challenge [[the Magician]] has now set for him or her. Once all of these levels are cleared, [[Rayman]] can then have access to [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Mr Dark's lair|hideout]].

The game contains a new world map, and, separately from the main levels, there is an extra one called [[Betilla's Garden]], which the player may use to practice. This is the first time in which [[Betilla the Fairy]] speaks English. It also has a new title theme, and the level music is extended.

==Other names in different areas==
''Rayman Junior'' is known as ''Rayman Brain Games'' in the USA. The UK version has three difficulty levels split across three separate games. ''Rayman Brain Games'' has all the difficulty levels in one game.
The US release ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'', known as ''Maths and English with Rayman'' in the UK, has all three difficulty levels on a single game. ''Maths and English with Rayman'' just separates them into three games like ''Rayman Junior''. The difficulty levels indicate the volume number, for instance Volume 1 is level 1 and so on. However, [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] re-released ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' as ''Rayman Learning Center'' in the "Rayman Junior Setup", Vol. 1-3.

==Glitches==
1. When the demos play on ''Rayman Brain Games'' (RBS version), they don't play Rayman's 2D theme music, but on ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' (ALGR version), it does play.

2. On rising tides, the music for [[butterweed bog]] plays (RBS version).

3. On both versions, the music for [[tasty chase]] is heard in [[Mr Dark's lair]]. The music that is really supposed to be playing on this level is that from the final battle against [[Space Mama]].

'''These are known glitches for both ''Rayman Brain Games'' and ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman''. It is unknown whether these exist in ''Maths and English with Rayman'' and ''Rayman Junior''.'''

==Plot==

“''Happiness abounds in [[Rayman]]'s world. The sun shines brightly, the plants are green and the clear water of the river bubbles and sings merrily as it flows.''

''Deep in the forest, [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage is peaceful and sheltered. There, he and [[Betilla the Fairy]] spend time enjoying their idyllic world and protecting [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s [[Magic Book of Knowledge]]. [[The Magician|The Wizard]], a very scholarly and philosophical person, has put all the secrets of wisdom and knowledge in this book; the secrets that keep the world happy and beautiful.''

''But one day, the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]] breaks into [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage, destroying everything in his wake, and steals the [[Magic Book of Knowledge|Book of Knowledge]] and the map to this secret hideout that [[Rayman]] gave to [[The Magician|the Wizard]]! Now the world will be at the mercy of the evil [[Mr Dark]]! So [[The Magician|the Wizard]] and [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]] call for the one person who can save the world and return it to its former happiness and beauty. They call for [[Rayman]]!!!''

''Only this superhero, who has proven his courage time and again, can save the world from such a grave situation. It will be a long and difficult journey, but [[Rayman]] is strong and clever, and prepared to face the challenges ahead. Each time [[Rayman]] successfully completes a challenge, he gets a piece of parchment which, when matched with all the other pieces he obtains along the way, forms the map that will show the way to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]]'s hideout. Once the map is pieced together, a final test will give [[Rayman]] the chance to retrieve the [[Magic Book of Knowledge]] from the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], and fill his world with happiness and beauty again.''

''Good luck [[Rayman]]!!!!!''”

==Levels==

* [[Art alley]]
* [[Pebble peril]]
* [['copter candy]]
* [[Ring rhapsody]]
* [[Eraser rebound]]
* [[Butterweed bog]]
* [[Rocky road]]
* [[Slick slopes]]
* [[Crazy caves]]
* [[Rising tides]]
* [[Percussion path]]
* [[Tasty chase]]
* [[Mr Dark's lair]]

== French Voice Cast ==
*Steve Perkinson as [[Rayman]]
*Brigette Guedj as [[Betilla]]
*Gérald Loussine as [[The Magician]]
*Douglas Rand as [[Mister Dark]]

==Screenshot Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:RaymanJuniorTitle.PNG|The title screen, which despite the game's name shows just “Rayman”
Image:RJRayman.PNG|Rayman leisurely painting in the intro sequence
Image:RaymanJuniorMap.PNG|The game's world map
Image:RJPlay 001.PNG|The game in action
</gallery>

==See Also==
* ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''
* [[The Magician]]
* [[Betilla]]
* [[Mister Dark]]

==External Links==
* [http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A455A7D1F62BAD11 Rayman Junior footage on Sony PlayStation @ Youtube]

[[fr:Rayman pour les Juniors]]

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

Maths and English with Rayman

2010-06-13T19:16:03Z

Kuperman:

{{Game
| name = Rayman Junior
| image = [[Image:RaymanJuniorEUcover.jpg|center|200px]]
| published by = Ubisoft
| developed by = Ubisoft
| release date = 2000
| genre = 2D Platformer/Edutainment
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = Sony Playstation, MS-DOS
}}

'''''Rayman Junior''''' (also known as '''''Rayman Brain Games''''' in the United States, ''''כיף ללמוד עם ריימן'''' in Israel and '''''Maths & English with Rayman''''' in othr regions) is an educational video game based on ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' that was designed to teach children aged 6-8 years old the basics of mathematics and literacy. Many variations of the game are known to have been released for MS-DOS starting from 1996, with the Sony PlayStation version being released in 2000.

==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Rayman Junior'' is somewhat simplified specially for the young player. The number of levels in the game has been reduced to just twelve, two per world, and each one covers an educational topic, such as phonics, adding and subtracting, number recognition etc. The questions asked come in three difficulties, which may or may not be selectable depending on the version.

Each level starts with [[the Magician]] giving [[Rayman]] an overview on what he has to do. Then the player will see [[the Magician]]'s hat at various points of the level where he asks the player a question when you walk past it. The player then has three paths to choose from, the right path being the right answer to the question. A life is lost if the wrong path is taken. After the level is completed, the player is then sent to a bonus stage and given a time limit in which he or she must complete whatever challenge [[the Magician]] has now set for him or her. Once all of these levels are cleared, [[Rayman]] can then have access to [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Mr Dark's lair|hideout]].

The game contains a new world map, and, separately from the main levels, there is an extra one called [[Betilla's Garden]], which the player may use to practice. This is the first time in which [[Betilla the Fairy]] speaks English. It also has a new title theme, and the level music is extended.

==Other names in different areas==
''Rayman Junior'' is known as ''Rayman Brain Games'' in the USA. The UK version has three difficulty levels split across three separate games. ''Rayman Brain Games'' has all the difficulty levels in one game.
The US release ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'', known as ''Maths and English with Rayman'' in the UK, has all three difficulty levels on a single game. ''Maths and English with Rayman'' just separates them into three games like ''Rayman Junior''. The difficulty levels indicate the volume number, for instance Volume 1 is level 1 and so on. However, [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] re-released ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' as ''Rayman Learning Center'' in the "Rayman Junior Setup", Vol. 1-3.

==Glitches==
1. When the demos play on ''Rayman Brain Games'' (RBS version), they don't play Rayman's 2D theme music, but on ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman'' (ALGR version), it does play.

2. On rising tides, the music for [[butterweed bog]] plays (RBS version).

3. On both versions, the music for [[tasty chase]] is heard in [[Mr Dark's lair]]. The music that is really supposed to be playing on this level is that from the final battle against [[Space Mama]].

'''These are known glitches for both ''Rayman Brain Games'' and ''Amazing Learning Games with Rayman''. It is unknown whether these exist in ''Maths and English with Rayman'' and ''Rayman Junior''.'''

==Plot==

“''Happiness abounds in [[Rayman]]'s world. The sun shines brightly, the plants are green and the clear water of the river bubbles and sings merrily as it flows.''

''Deep in the forest, [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage is peaceful and sheltered. There, he and [[Betilla the Fairy]] spend time enjoying their idyllic world and protecting [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s [[Magic Book of Knowledge]]. [[The Magician|The Wizard]], a very scholarly and philosophical person, has put all the secrets of wisdom and knowledge in this book; the secrets that keep the world happy and beautiful.''

''But one day, the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]] breaks into [[The Magician|the Wizard]]'s cottage, destroying everything in his wake, and steals the [[Magic Book of Knowledge|Book of Knowledge]] and the map to this secret hideout that [[Rayman]] gave to [[The Magician|the Wizard]]! Now the world will be at the mercy of the evil [[Mr Dark]]! So [[The Magician|the Wizard]] and [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]] call for the one person who can save the world and return it to its former happiness and beauty. They call for [[Rayman]]!!!''

''Only this superhero, who has proven his courage time and again, can save the world from such a grave situation. It will be a long and difficult journey, but [[Rayman]] is strong and clever, and prepared to face the challenges ahead. Each time [[Rayman]] successfully completes a challenge, he gets a piece of parchment which, when matched with all the other pieces he obtains along the way, forms the map that will show the way to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]]'s hideout. Once the map is pieced together, a final test will give [[Rayman]] the chance to retrieve the [[Magic Book of Knowledge]] from the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], and fill his world with happiness and beauty again.''

''Good luck [[Rayman]]!!!!!''”

==Levels==

* [[Art alley]]
* [[Pebble peril]]
* [['copter candy]]
* [[Ring rhapsody]]
* [[Eraser rebound]]
* [[Butterweed bog]]
* [[Rocky road]]
* [[Slick slopes]]
* [[Crazy caves]]
* [[Rising tides]]
* [[Percussion path]]
* [[Tasty chase]]
* [[Mr Dark's lair]]

== French Voice Cast ==
*Steve Perkinson as [[Rayman]]
*Brigette Guedj as [[Betilla]]
*Gérald Loussine as [[The Magician]]
*Douglas Rand as [[Mister Dark]]

==Screenshot Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:RaymanJuniorTitle.PNG|The title screen, which despite the game's name shows just “Rayman”
Image:RJRayman.PNG|Rayman leisurely painting in the intro sequence
Image:RaymanJuniorMap.PNG|The game's world map
Image:RJPlay 001.PNG|The game in action
</gallery>

==See Also==
* ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''
* [[The Magician]]
* [[Betilla]]
* [[Mister Dark]]

==External Links==
* [http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A455A7D1F62BAD11 Rayman Junior footage on Sony PlayStation @ Youtube]

[[fr:Rayman pour les Juniors]]

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