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Talk:Rayman Legends Retold

2026-06-10T18:00:24Z

Misterfan2000: /* Leaks information/images */ new section

== World names ==
Do you think we should move the pages for the Rayman Legends worlds to their new Retold names (i.e. [[Teensies In Trouble]] becomes Old Teensie Kingdom, [[Toad Story]] becomes The Stinkbog), or should we just list them as an alternate name like Medieval Mayhem? I think we should do the former, since these names represent the locations themselves far better than "Teensies In Trouble" or "Toad Story," but what do you guys think? --[[User:RayGamer99|RayGamer99]] ([[User talk:RayGamer99|talk]]) 14:09, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
:You ask a good question. The rule on RayWiki is that we use the first official name as an article title. However, in this case, one could argue that the original names are those of the paintings, and those in Retold the actual names of the locations. Those are different concepts, and the latter more or less encompasses the former. For that reason, I wouldn't be against renaming the articles, provided the distinction is clearly explicited. Curious to hear what everyone thinks! —[[File:RRRGBAIcon8.png|class=sprite|link=User:Hunchman801]][[File:RRRGBAIcon0.gif|class=sprite|link=User:Hunchman801]][[File:RRRGBAIcon1.png|class=sprite|link=User:Hunchman801]] 16:00, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
::I would wait until we have the full game before deciding what to do. --[[User:Boomboleros7|Boomboleros7]] 18:37, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

== Barbara ==
Hi, I'd like to add a reference to the requests for censorship of Barbara from English-speaking puritan users online over the years, like Wikipedia (both English and French) and French RayWiki did, since there are also comments on X and on YouTube praising Ubisoft for not censoring Barbara. I'd like to add it also on Barbara's specific article, please. Thank you. [[User:Purple Bubble|Purple Bubble]] ([[User talk:Purple Bubble|talk]]) 17:49, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

:This point might be a thing among social media users - I wouldn't know, since I generally stay off of those platforms - but to my knowledge this point doesn't really contribute much to any of the pages, whether it's the main Retold one or Barbara's own page. I would understand a bit more if they did change Barbara's design and that was met with backlash - and even then, I don't think that'd be noteworthy enough to put on Barbara's article - but Ubisoft keeping her design the same in her 3D debut (unless you count her trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'') doesn't seem noteworthy enough to add to the articles. If anybody else thinks that they are, provides a good reason why, and a few other users agree with them, then it wouldn't ruffle my feathers to add these back, but until then this comes off feeling out of place.

:On another note, I find referring to these users as "puritans" or "bigots" to be unnecessarily derogatory and condescending. When discussing topics like this, especially on the RayWiki articles themselves, please do it in a respectful manner rather than talking down to people with differing opinions. Even if you're not intending to do so, please don't make it sound like you are. Let's do our best to keep this place impartial when covering controversies! --[[User:RayGamer99|RayGamer99]] ([[User talk:RayGamer99|talk]]) 21:29, 8 June 2026 (UTC)

::I didn't found the references on Wikipedia, but that website isn't our concern, nor on French RayWiki, which doesn't surprise me since I wouldn't have allow it.
::Unless you're refering your own edits, of course.
::Thanks Bloodstorm for your vigilance, by the way.

::I didn't knew Barbara design was a controversial thing. I'm aware of hate regarding Tily, UbiArt Polokus and others, but not that one.
::Anyway, I fail to see the encyclopedic value of these subjective opinions, RayWiki isn't a place to talk about them.

::Moreover, that controversy is related to yet another sterile warfare on social medias between "bigots" and "non-bigots", which are clearly not the best sources for interesting and official information, nor objective POV.
::By the way, RayGamer is right saying we shouldn't talk about implied people in such terms, whatever you think about them.
::Though I would prefer these debates parodies aren't mentioned anywhere. Concern restrengthens them. Ignorance destroys them.
::Hey, from my POV, since ''Retold'' has been announced, the only persons who seem concerned with Barbara keeping her... "feminine shape" are that guy on Twitter and yourself. Two isn't very representative, if you ask me.

::Now, let's be clear:
::I don't want this edit war going on. Hunch already warned you all.
::We wait for other opinions before deciding if Barbara edits can be included and how.
::If I see them again before, and if this talk page is cleaned-up again, I will block any faulty account, "veteran editor" or not. --[[User:Boomboleros7|Boomboleros7]] 18:37, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

== Leaks information/images ==

Now that the game is officially confirmed, is it necessary to still have images in the gallery from when it was just a rumor/leak?

Perhaps a section could be created to discuss leaks, like on the Rayman Legends page, and include some (but not all) of the leaked images there.

Murfy

2026-06-03T08:30:54Z

Misterfan2000:

{{Character
| name = Murfy
| image = [[File:Murfy.png|250px|Murfy]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]], ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''
| portrayed by = Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast) 
Eddie Crew (''[[Rayman Arena]]'') 
Billy West (''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Greenbottle]]
| status = Helper
}}
{{Quote|text=Part-time quizmaster and full time know-it-all, this [[Greenbottle|bug]] is the guy to go if you want to know anything! Listen to his lectures carefully if you really want a game advantage.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

'''Murfy''' (sometimes spelt '''Murphy''', and known as '''JM Murphy''' in ''[[Rayman Arena]]'') is [[Rayman]]'s guide, sometimes referred to as his instructor or sidekick. He made his debut in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes (excluding the PlayStation version in which his role is taken by [[Ly]] the Fairy, and other [[greenbottle]]s are often found in [[cage]]s, and [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version]] where neither he nor his species appear). He later appears in ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' as a reporter, reprises his role as [[Rayman]]'s coach for a short while in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' (or the whole game in the case of [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version]]), again in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] and ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. He makes his debut as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and reprises his playable role in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. His nickname is ‘'''The Flying Encyclopedia'''’, and it is his job to provide as much information about the world to [[Rayman]] as he can, as well as teaching him how to train and perform his moves. In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', his role is taken by [[Ly]] the Fairy, and other [[greenbottle]]s are often found in [[cage]]s. Murfy returns in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', acting as a pointer if the player is playing with a controller or on an Apple TV.

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

The [[greenbottle]]s are known to play practical jokes; many [[Ludiv]]s have fallen victim to their pranks, and have been stripped of their glasses.

==In ''Rayman 2''==
{{Quote|text=Nicknamed «The Flying Encyclopaedia», Murfy helps [[Rayman]] by giving him loads of hints and advice. For a short reminder of Murfy's main explanations, move [[Rayman]] next to one of the many [[Stone of Thought|Stones of Thought]] scattered around throughout the world. If you would rather have Murfy come in-person to give you his detailed explanations, stop by a [[Stone of Thought]] and leave numeric pad pressed down.|sign=Manual (Dreamcast version)|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

In all versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (except for the PlayStation and [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]] versions), Murfy seems to be an innocent character that serves as a guide for [[Rayman]], giving him instructions on how to pull off his moves while going through [[the Woods of Light]]. All around the world there are [[Stone of Thought|Stones of Thought]]. If [[Rayman]] stands next to one of these for a while and thinks, Murfy will come back to him and repeat his instructions.

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MurfyIntro.jpg|Murfy's first appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Murphy R2Model.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Murfy render.png|Artwork of Murfy from ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
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==In ''Rayman Revolution''==
Murfy's job as an instructor is a little more looked into at the beginning of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', as there is an extra stage after [[the Woods of Light]] in which he along with a [[baby Globox]] teaches [[Rayman]] how to [[Swimming|swim]] and how to [[Magic fist|shoot]], using a [[scarecrow]] as his first target.

==In ''Rayman Arena''==
In ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' (but not ''[[Rayman M]]''), Murfy appears and takes on the role of a 'Special Reporter', who pesters the characters between their competitive matches like a stereotypical paparazzo. At the end of the game, the characters grow tired of him and beat him up. His name appears as 'JM Murphy' in this game.

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J.M. Murphy.png|Special Reporter J.M. Murphy as seen in ''[[Rayman Arena]]''
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==In ''Rayman 3''==
{{Quote|text=A ridiculous, pretentious [[greenbottle]]. Despite his stupidity, this upstart has succeeded in landing the role of coach – the only explanation for which is a disgraceful bit of string-pulling!*
''* [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] would like to state that [[The Manual|the manual]] does not accept responsibility for these comments.''|sign=Manual (UK version)|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

{{Quote|text=Murfy is the tough-guy fly with the 411 on the dangers, enemies and obstacles [[Rayman]] must face throughout the adventure. He’s got the speed and the sass to zip into [[Hoodlum]] camps undetected, then report back with the best way to proceed. Murfy’s never at a loss for words – even if it means busting on [[Rayman]] whenever the opportunity presents itself.|sign=Manual (US version)|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

Murfy later appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and this time he carries a [[The Manual|Manual]] (a purple booklet with a picture of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']]'s face on it and [[Rayman's symbol]] on the inside), which he reads from instead of passing his own knowledge to [[Rayman]]. He develops a more cocky personality than before, and often rants about how he is stuck with being a sidekick, as well as giving witty comments and sarcastic remarks about [[the Manual]] as [[Rayman]] goes through [[the Fairy Council]]. In this game, he is voiced by [[Billy West]], who had also voiced [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series|The Animated Series]]'' four years earlier. Unlike ''[[Rayman 2]]'', in which he can appear anywhere in the game which has a [[Stone of Thought]], Murfy leaves the player at the [[Heart of the World]], promising to “See you in ''[[Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]''!”.

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MurfyR3.jpg|Murfy with [[the Manual]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Murfy1 R3.JPG|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Murfy R3Model.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
MurfyRayman3.png|Artwork of Murfy from ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
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==In the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3''==
Murfy also appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], where he relates the games' instructions as before.

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R3GBA Murfy EN.png|Murfy in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
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==In ''Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge''==
Murfy also appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', where he relates the games' instructions as before.

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RHR Murfy EN.png|Murfy in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
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==In the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids''==
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Murfy is sent to help [[Rayman]] escape from his cell.

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RRR GBA Murfy.png|Murfy in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR1 GBA victory.PNG|Murfy at the end of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
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==In ''Rayman Kart''==
Murfy appears also in ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' for counting laps and putting unfortunate racers back on the track.

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Murfy RK.PNG|Murfy (on the top-right) as seen in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''
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==In ''Rayman Origins''==
[[File:Morphy panneau.png|200px|thumb|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]

Murfy appears once again at the beginning of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', shortly after [[Rayman]] and his friends escape from their cage at [[the Snoring Tree]] and free the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]. He tells the heroes that they must free [[Electoon]]s in order to restore the energy that the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] has lost and build bridges to new worlds. After that, his role in the game is to hold a sign that indicates how many [[Electoon]]s are required to unlock secret characters. He also appears at the beginning of the [[Electoon]] bridge levels, congratulating the heroes for getting enough [[Electoon]]s to pass. If players die on a level a certain number of times, Murfy will appear, suggesting to leave the place. If they accept this suggestion and quit the level, it will be considered completed and the player can move on to the next level. In this game Murfy has shedded his jaded and sarcastic personality of ''[[Rayman 3]]''; he acts more like his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' self. Also, he wears different clothes from the other games. He wears a green robe with light-orange edges and bare feet.

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==In ''Rayman Legends''==
{{Quote|text=Murfy is back! [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s messenger will be very useful in your various quests in the [[Glade of Dreams]].

The world is full of trap, but Murfy is watching your back. He'll appear when you need him most to help you through all the difficult moments, just don't ignore him!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}

Murfy makes his debut as a playable character in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. He appears in the opening cutscene where the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] discusses the events that have passed since ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and witnessing how the nightmares have multiplied in the intervening years. To combat this force, Murfy is ordered to awaken [[Rayman]] and friends, who are sleeping in [[Once upon a Time|a forest]]. His move-set in the game is different to that of the other characters. Instead, he is controlled with the touchscreen on the Wii U gamepad and PlayStation Vita, however, in the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox versions, commands Murfy can do that are needed to progress are activated with a single button. On the [[Rayman Legends#Nintendo Switch (Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition)|Nintendo Switch version]], while in handheld mode, Murfy can be controlled with the Switch’s touchscreen in [[Murfy's Touch]]. However, by tapping the touchscreen with two or more players in a level without Murfy, Player 1 will turn into him, and can be controlled via the touchscreen. If Player 1 presses the B button on their controller, they will revert back to their character. Murfy's main role in the game is to provide assistance and help [[Rayman]] and his friends to get across different areas, unlock secrets or facilitate fights by interacting with the environment.

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Murfy enters.jpg|Murfy as seen in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
Rayman Legends Wii U Gamepad - No Murfy.jpg|The Wii U gamepad screen when in a section without Murfy. The player can tap the [[bubble]]s to pop them.
Rayman Legends Wii U Gamepad - Releasing Murfy.jpg|The Wii U gamepad screen when a Murfy section appears.
Rayman Legends Switch - Bumper 1.jpg|Murfy can turn some platforms purple, giving the player [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] on contact.
Rayman Legends Switch - Free Forms.jpg|Murfy spreading [[guacamole]] as platforms for the player.
Rayman Legends Switch - Lum Cage.jpg|Murfy can turn [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]] [[cage]]s purple to make the containing [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] worth twice as much.
Rayman Legends Switch - Hit Bug on Wall.jpg|Murfy can hit bugs on the wall and other environmental objects for more [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]].
Rayman Legends Switch - Murfy Cut Rope.jpg|Murfy can cut ropes for the player to swing from.
Rayman Legends Switch - Tickle Enemies.jpg|Murfy can tickle enemies.
Rayman Legends Switch - Tickle Toad.jpg|By tickling enemies, they give the player twice the amount of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]].
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==In ''Rayman Adventures'' and ''Rayman Mini'' ==
[[File:MurphyRM.png|100px|thumb|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'']]

Murfy appears as a cursor for the menus in the Apple TV versions of ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' (and other versions if played with a gamepad). In both titles he wears a new costume in the style of the game, similarly to [[Rayman]], [[Barbara]], and [[Globox]].

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Rayman Legends - Murfy Adventures Costume 1.png|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', modded into ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
Rayman Legends - Murfy Adventures Costume 2.png|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', modded into ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
Rayman Legends - Murfy Adventures Costume 3.png|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', modded into ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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==In ''Rayman: The Board Game'' ==
Murfy is set to appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. Like all of the other figures, his figure uses his appearance in the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] games. He, along with the [[Teensy Queen]], will be included in a 5-6 player expansion pack. To give off the illusion of flight, his figure is shown pulling up what is likely a [[turnip]]. An alternate, Kickstarter-exclusive figure of him flying (with a green streak being used to give off the illusion of flight) was also revealed as the sixth [[lucky ticket]] and will be included with all pledges that have a copy of the base game.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Rayman-board-game-Murfy-figure.jpg|Murfy as he appears in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''.
Rayman the Board Game Flying Murfy figure.png|Murfy's alternate figure.
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==In other games==
===''Brawlhalla''===
{{Quote|text=[[Rayman]]'s loyal guide, back from the [[Glade of Dreams]] to fight by your side!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Brawlhalla]]''}}

Murfy appears in the fighting game ''[[Brawlhalla]]'' as a Companion, flying beside the player and reacting to different events during a match. He was added to the game in patch 9.11 as part of the "Epic Rayman" event and can be purchased for 200 Mammoth Coins.

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Murfy Brawlhalla.png|Detailed view of Murfy in ''[[Brawlhalla]]''
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==Cameos==
*During the [[Baby Football]] minigame in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Murfy can be seen as the mascot for a toothpaste that is being advertised beside the pitch, named "Fresh Smile".
* Although Murfy is in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] as a guide, his face can also be seen painted on a target in the 'Shoot a [[Rabbid]]' minigame.
* The worms in the ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' minigame [[Bunnies Don't Use Toothpaste]] resemble Murfy.
* In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party]]'', Murfy has the default third highest score on each minigame, scoring 6000 on each.

==Gallery==
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Giacomo Boni Murfy Redesign.jpg|A redesign of Murfy by Giacomo Boni
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==Trivia==
* The manual for the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' refers to the [[greenbottle]]s that appear as "The Murfies" suggesting that Murfy is actually the name of his race, not him specifically. All other accounts contradict this.

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Heavy Metal Fist

2026-06-03T07:44:11Z

Misterfan2000:

[[File:Rayman 3 Heavy Metal Fist Artwork 1.png|300px|thumb|right|The Heavy Metal Fist combat fatigue.]]

The '''Heavy Metal Fist''' is a temporary power used on several occasions by [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''. It serves as a power-up to [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist]] by increasing its damage potential, akin to the [[Golden Fist]]s in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] and [[Power Fist]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==In ''Rayman 3''==
{{Quote|text=This gives each [[Telescopic fist|fist]] a Superpower: you can wipe out an enemy with a single blow and even break down doors.|sign=Manual (UK version)|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

{{Quote|text=The Heavy Metal Fist gives [[Rayman]] the power to blast [[Hoodlum]] barricades into rubble. And in combat, [[Rayman]] can use it to serve up a spiky knuckle sandwich to enemies.|sign=Manual (US version)|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the Heavy Metal Fist is provided by red [[Laser-Washing Powder]] cans and doubles the strength of [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]]. It lasts 12.5 seconds, making it the third longest lasting of the [[Laser-Washing Powder]] power-ups.

The Heavy Metal Fist is first encountered in the first level of [[Clearleaf Forest]]. Convenient for its offensive capabilities, allowing for quicker dispatching of enemies. It is also notable as a key weakness of the [[Heckler]], who can only be rendered vulnerable by being hit by a fully charged Heavy Metal Fist. Also, a fully charged Heavy Metal Fist can instantaneously defeat [[Spinneroo]]s, causing them to collapse in a manner not too dissimilar to defeated [[Robo-Pirate]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. It also features during both fights with [[Reflux]], acting as a far more potent and effective offensive attack in comparison to [[Rayman]]'s own [[telescopic fist]].

Outside of combat, the Heavy Metal Fist is primarily used to demolish doors blocking [[Rayman]]'s progress, and its extra power means it can smash [[Porkibank|pigpots]] without the need to charge, a useful trait for scorers. It also is useful in destroying large snowballs that would otherwise squash [[Rayman]] in the second part of [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]], that [[Rayman]] cannot destroy using [[Telescopic fist|his normal fist]].

Two advertisements for ''[[Rayman 3]]'', certain versions of the game's box art, and promotional material for the game depict [[Rayman]] using the Heavy Metal Fist without changing his clothes.

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HMP R3.jpg|The Heavy Metal Fist in ''[[Rayman 3]]''
R3HH-BetaHeavyMetalFist.jpg|The early design of the Heavy Metal Fist combat fatigue<ref>In the concept art shown above, the description notes it is for the [[Shock Rocket]] power-up. Given visual evidence to the contrary, this wiki has opted to take this discrepancy as an error on the part of the publisher of its source.</ref>
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==In ''Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge''==
[[File:HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|frame|right|class=sprite|The Heavy Metal Fist in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.]]

{{Quote|text=This will turn [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] into a devastating, door-smashing, enemy-bashing wrecking ball.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

This power-up is also present in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', in which it is provided by yellow cans and changes [[Rayman]]'s colour scheme to a purple tone. It is notably used to destroy the [[Infernal Machine]]. It can also be used to destroy gates that block the player from advancing.

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==In ''Brawlhalla''==
[[File:HeavyMetalFistBHalla.png|256px|thumb|right|class=sprite|[[Rayman]]'s Epic Skin in ''[[Brawlhalla]]'', [[Super Metal Rayman]].]]

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[[Rayman]]'s Epic Skin in the fighting game ''[[Brawlhalla]]'', [[Super Metal Rayman]], wears a Heavy Metal Fist costume. His gauntlets are notably called "Heavy Metal Fists".

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==In ''Rayman Legends Retold''==
[[File:Rayman-Legends-Retold-Skin-Leak.jpg|256px|thumb|right|class=sprite|The Heavy Metal Fist in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.]]

A Heavy Metal Fist skin know as "Metal Mania Outfit" will appear in ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]'' as part of the "Hoodlum Havoc Pack" preorder bonus.

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==Trivia==
*During the third part of [[Clearleaf Forest]], there is a Heavy Metal Fist which, when picked up, will show the animation of [[Rayman]] receiving the power which usually only plays the first time the player comes across the power-up. However, by this point, [[Rayman]] will have used the Heavy Metal Fist several times. This can also occur in the second part of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRiPIgm6cRE ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc'' TV Ad 1 at YouTube]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFRqPonFTs8 ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc'' TV Ad 2 at YouTube]

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Rayman

2026-06-03T07:35:35Z

Misterfan2000:

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{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:LegendsRaymanVictory.png|center|320px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Maths and English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[French with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' (''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''), ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Maths and English with Rayman]]'', ''[[French with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' on PlayStation]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]) 
Gabrielle Shrager (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'', ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'') 
David Menkin (''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] (creator, according to some accounts) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Dark Rayman (Rayman Legends)|Dark Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
| Unlock criteria =
Default (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Legends]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'')
 Default (adventurer outfit, ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
 [[File:Icon5RO.png|15px|500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|500]] [[File:Gem icon.png|25px]] (Classic Ray, ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
 Default (Classic Ray, ''[[Rayman Mini]]'')
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 Base game (''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]'')
}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]], Rayman has become a popular and recognizable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' provides an in-universe explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge, round nose and orange hair divided into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unnamed species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] - such as [[The Magician (Rayman 1)|the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child - and in the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] games.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and wearing a purple hoodie with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring in the center]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', he wears different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin#Rayman Raving Rabbids|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. From ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' onward, his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire has been used, but with a slightly different hood and shoes. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves, which are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same as the ones that [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his hands can move and think on their own, as shown in the ending of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[super helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and the Game Boy Advance adaptations of ''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill, although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', Rayman is equipped with the [[Blaster]] and [[Plunger Guard]] weapons, and possesses the ability to [[dash]] into his enemies.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defense. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.jpg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, carefree and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of the [[Big Mama|Death Fairy]] to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him and [[Globox]] as the "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of the [[Glade of Dreams]]. However, these aspects were scrapped when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a slightly more serious tone.

In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', Rayman’s personality seems to take inspiration from many of his titles. His more exaggerated expressions are likely inspired by his appearances in the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] games, while his slight vanity may have been taken from games like ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''. His wariness towards the [[Rabbid]]s is especially put on display here (even after he teams up with [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]]), fueled by what they did to him during the first three games of the ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' series. Nonetheless, by the end of the adventure, he comes to the conclusion that not all [[Rabbid]]s are bad, even deciding to stay at the [[Space Opera Network]] to work alongside them.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in soccer, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[Tortoise|turtles]] and [[plum]]s. Rayman also participates in [[Kung Foot]], a variation of soccer, in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and ''[[Brawlhalla]]''. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed through the [[Picture City]] loading screen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and the intro of ''[[Maths and English with Rayman]]''.

===Creation===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises the [[Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in the [[Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{Quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at the [[Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of the [[Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the [[fairy]]. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release.

{{Quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=E3 2010 trailer|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{Quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[Zombie Chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lums]] chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

A notable difference from the scene shown in the announcement trailer for the game is that [[Betilla]] is no longer the only [[fairy]] creating Rayman. It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It conflicts with the events of the [[Rayman 1|original ''Rayman'' game]], where [[Betilla]] introduces herself to Rayman as if she was meeting him for the first time, as well as with those of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before. It does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]] either.

Additionally, this story contradicts that of the origins of the same [[Zombie Chicken]]s which, according to the manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and their in-game description in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', were created because of the damages the [[Robo-Pirate]]s have caused when invading the [[Glade of Dreams]], and therefore would not have existed yet at the time of Rayman's birth.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin, and of how he received his iconic [[helicopter]] ability, it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] and the [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Ray1RENDER.png|thumb|right|200px|Rayman as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].]]

Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be placed in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
</gallery>

===In ''[[French with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[French with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[French with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:Ray2 Rayman render.png|thumb|220px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because the localization team believed purple to be the color of death in Japan.<ref>Ubi Soft Divertissements inc. (via archive.org), ''Dossier spécial - La localisation chez Ubi Soft !'', https://web.archive.org/web/20010217082924/http://ubisoft.qc.ca/presse/presentations/localisation_p4.htm</ref> Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This erroneous belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
{{Quote|text=Although Rayman has no sleeves, he sure has plenty of tricks! Known for his heroism while protecting his friends, the “limbless wonder” forgets the meaning of friendship the minute he steps into the arena of competition. This is his turf, and he’s fiercely competitive when it comes to staying on top.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman M]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|220px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]

{{Quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual (UK version)|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

{{Quote|text=The crusades of this legendary, limbless hero are praised throughout the land of the [[Teensie]]s and beyond. Rayman's tireless quest to defend the world from evil in all of its dastardly forms continues against the [[Hoodlum]]s, a fanatical army that would like nothing more than to see Rayman on the business end of a [[Hoodmonger]]'s Boomstick rifle. Thrust into the most harrowing challenge of his adventuring career, rayman must explore strange, uncharted realms in search of clues to defeating the unruly [[Hoodlum]] horde.|sign=Manual (US version)|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{Quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{Quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

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Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

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==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''. He is unlocked from the start and has no special power.

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==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Char-rayman.png|thumb|200px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.]]

{{Quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[giant mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:RaymanArtworkRender.png|thumb|270px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.]]

{{Quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from the [[Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{Quote|text=This limbless hero from the [[Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in [[Candy Land]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|240px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{Quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring the [[Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using 500 [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman-Adventures-launch-trailer-1.jpg|Rayman and [[Barbara]] sleeping on the [[Viking ship]] in the launch trailer for the game
Rayman-Adventures-launch-trailer-2.jpg|Rayman and [[Barbara]] looking at an [[Ancient Egg]] in the trailer
Intro 5.PNG|Rayman and [[Barbara]] sleeping on the top of the [[Viking ship]]
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===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume. His adventurer costume can be unlocked for 10 [[Swag Coin]]s. Notably, Rayman's adventurer costume's head appears on a bottle at the end of the level "[[The Rabbit Hole#2-1 I'm late, I'm late, I'm late|I'm late, I'm late, I'm late]]".

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
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==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
[[File:RaymanPSRender.png|thumb|right|320px|Rayman as he appears in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'']]

{{Quote|This Rayman character is fascinating indeed. He has hands, but no arms - at least none that I can see. He has feet, but no legs. He has different costumes, each of which enhances his fighting abilities in various ways. Rayman came to the [[Space Opera Network]] the same way we did - by invitation. However, he is far less trusting of our circumstance - probably just nerves brought on by stage fright.|[[Beep-0]]|''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''}}

Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
Golden Ticket to Fame - Arrival.jpg|Rayman arriving at the [[Space Opera Network]]
RPS Ending.jpg|The DLC's ending
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==In ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''==
[[File:Rayman-Laserhawk.webp|thumb|270px|Rayman as a presenter in ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''.]]

{{Quote|text=Rayman is the glossy face of Eden's entire media system, from the Eden Report to the Eden Late Show, including any form of entertainment program.

In his earlier life, Rayman was a resident of a universe called Dimension X. As an immigrant to this reality, Rayman was witness to the many injustices of America and struggled to overcome rejection by everyone he met. He was happy to see America fall—and even happier that Eden gave him purpose. As he is Eden's chief propaganda officer, Rayman's friendly image is seen everywhere. Though Rayman's likeness has great influence, Rayman is simply a cog in the Eden machine.|sign=Character description|source=''[https://edenonline.ubisoft.com/story Eden Online]''}}

Rayman, voiced by David Menkin, is one of the main characters in the animated streaming television series produced by [[Ubisoft]], ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''.

An alien from the parallel world of Dimension X, Rayman is the public face of Eden, the totalitarian megacorporation which has replaced the United States of America. As such, he is the presenter of various shows, such as ''The Eden Late Show'' and ''The Eden Report'', and the face of the Rayman Kids, a youth organisation which indoctrinates children and encourages them to report suspicious actions to the regime. His story is one of rags-to-riches, from a refugee facing anti-alien discrimination (the [[Rabbid]]s, also from Dimension X, brought chaos and destruction to Eden) to a newscaster and media personality. He is, therefore, originally grateful to Eden and wholeheartedly believes in the lies and propaganda he helps spread.

This situation changes after Alex Taylor uses a device called the Super-Scope to create a portal and bring kaijus—giant [[Rabbid]] monsters from Dimension X—into the city. Dolph Laserhawk is accused of this, and, when interviewed on TV, Red, the leader of the Niji 6, confronts him on ''The Eden Late Show'' and refers to the kaijus as "interdimensional alien scum". This prompts Rayman, the host of the show, to ask him if, as a refugee from Dimension X, he is also scum to him, to which Red replies, "I said what I said". Rayman gets angry and insults him on live television, after which he gets pulled off air of suspended from hosting the show.

He is later shown half-naked and drunk in his apartment, receiving a call from the Board of Directors, the ruling body of Eden. He gets angry at them, believing he has leverage due to his status of the voice of Eden, but he is soon proved to be wrong when he discovers that a doppelgänger of his is now presenting his shows. Distressed, he is seen doing drugs and in the company of prostitutes, until he receives a call from what appears to be the Board of Directors again. He begs for his old position, promising not to repeat his mistake, but all he gets is an enigmatic message to "talk to the frog", a reference to Bullfrog, a member of the Brotherhood of Assassins wrongly accused of terrorism by Eden and awaiting trial in custody.

Rayman uses his notoriety to get to Bullfrog, with whom he has a conversation. While he originally maintains that he owes everything to Eden, Bullfrog makes him realize the truth by blowing a bubble showing the abuses carried out by the regime. Red then shows up, calling Rayman "filthy alien scum" again and punching him to the ground when he tries to attack him. However, Bullfrog distracts Red and allows Rayman to escape.

On Retribution Day, the day of Bullfrog's execution, Rayman has an epiphany and decides that he no longer wants to spread Eden's lies. He arms himself with machine guns, calling himself "Ramon", and makes his way to the Board of Directors, using his limblessness to hit guards from a distance with his hand. There, he has them call off Bullfrog's execution, but he nonetheless murders them all afterwards. As the first season ends, he is shown lying on the Board's table, surrounded by their bodies. The presence of an empty chair suggests that one could have escaped.

==In ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''==
Rayman is set to appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. His figure uses a new model based on his appearance in the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] games, albeit with added details, while his early figure model resembled his appearance in a fake leak for ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U''. To give off the illusion of limblessness, his torso, hands, and one of his feet are attached to a vine, while his other foot is atop a tree stump. His head is also connected to his torso. An alternate, Kickstarter-exclusive figure of him riding a [[giant mosquito]] will also be included with all pledges that have a copy of the base game. An additional figure of him playing a guitar was shown to be included in the set of 10 skins, but the figure was later redesigned and revealed as [[Raymesis]].

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Rayman-board-game-Rayman-figure.jpg|Rayman as he appears in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''.
Rayman-boardgame.png|Rayman’s early figure alongside [[Globox]]’s early figure.
Rayman the Board Game Rayman and Mosquito figure.jpg|Rayman's alternate [[giant mosquito]] figure.
Rayman the Board Game guitar Rayman.jpg|Rayman’s alternate guitar figure.
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==In other games==
{{Main|Rayman in popular culture#Video games}}

===''[[Tonic Trouble]]''===
A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.

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Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.
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===''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]''===
Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop.

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Raymansoccer.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]''.
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===''Brawlhalla''===
[[File:Rayman Brawlhalla.webp|thumb|right|320px|Detailed view of Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Brawlhalla]]'']]

{{Quote|text=Set out on a quest to discover how to truly save the [[Glade of Dreams]].|sign=In-game store description|source=''[[Brawlhalla]]''}}

{{Quote|text=The [[Glade of Dreams]] is once again under threat from the nefarious [[Mr Dark|Mr. Dark]], and once again, [[Polokus]], the Bubble Dreamer, has called upon Rayman to save the day. From [[Polokus]], Rayman learned that the only way to defeat [[Mr Dark|Mr. Dark]] was to find the lost [[Horn of Lums]]. Setting forth on his quest, Rayman ventured deep, deep into the forest. One day, after long travel and many adventures, Rayman emerged into a wide clearing. High on a hill he saw a huge golden hall and heard the roar of a vast crowd. Entering, Rayman was met by the sight of the Grand Tournament of Valhalla in full swing. Among the throng of cheering spectators, Rayman saw the god Odin wearing a "Sentinel #1" baseball cap and a Sir Roland jersey (it was 2v2s-day). Next to Odin sat the Tournament's glorious pile of prizes. Sitting on top of the pile was the [[Horn of Lums]]. Without hesitation, Rayman entered the tournament. That he would be battling the greatest warriors of every time and place bothered him not at all, and he quickly showed himself to be one of the best. But even for Rayman, victory will not come easy. Rayman is fighting hard to win the [[Horn of Lums|Horn]] and complete his quest, but he also loves the wild ruckus of Valhalla, and feels right at home among the bizarre cast of legendary warriors. He is especially good friends with Kaya and has a truly amazing handshake with Kor that only they can do.|sign="Lore" section of in-game description|source=''[[Brawlhalla]]''}}

In the fighting game ''[[Brawlhalla]]'', the Rayman Update patch added the titular character as a Legend fighter, along with numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman''-themed]] skins, items, and effects to the game. He uses the [[Rabbid]] Bopper Gauntlets and the Origin Axe (seemingly named after ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', though no axes appear in that game) to fight. When he was first added, he could be purchased for 7,200 Gold Coins, but like all Legends in the game, his price was reduced to 5,400 Gold Coins two weeks after his release.

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Rayman also makes an appearance as a playable add-on character in ''[[Brawlhalla]]'''s upcoming card game, complete with his own figure and deck of cards.

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Brawlhalla - The Card Game - Rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''Brawlhalla: The Card Game''.
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===Other appearances===
In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there is a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit and as a playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''. Additionally, Rayman, along with [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]], appears as a collectible trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]]. Rayman makes another cameo appearance in the platform game ''Astro Bot'', where one of the game’s VIP Bots is dressed as him (specifically his appearance from his [[Rayman 1|first]] and [[Rayman 2|second]] outings) and known as “Limbless Legend”. A prize that depicts him using his [[grappling fist]] to swing from a [[flying ring]] can be earned in the Gatcha Lab as well. When interacted with on the Crash Site, which is the game’s overworld, he will even glide with his [[helicopter]] and wind up his [[telescopic fist]] to grab the [[flying ring]].

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Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
RaymanSmashFacebook.jpg|Rayman's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premiers Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* According to the sandbox game ''Growtopia'', Rayman loves the smell of amber and his hoodie smells like waffles, vanilla, and determination.
* Rayman can play the harmonica, the ukulele, and the electric guitar, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'', ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'', and ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'' respectively.
** Rayman is also seen playing the ukulele in a ''[[Brawlhalla]]'' trailer and an electric guitar as [[Super Metal Rayman]] in the same game.
* With the exception of [[Renversant !|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all of the first nine volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Romain Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening and ending cutscenes of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was once planned to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==
===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
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===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
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===''[[Rayman M]]''===
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===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
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===''[[Brawlhalla]]''===
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===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
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===''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''===
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===''[[Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E.]]''===
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===''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''===
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==See also==
*[[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' (series)]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[Globox]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
|zh_hans=雷曼 ''Léi màn''
|zh_hant=雷曼 ''Léi màn''
雷射超人 ''Léi shè chāorén''
|ja=レイマン ''Reiman''
|ko=레이맨 ''Reimaen''
}}

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{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanM+RSoH.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' on PlayStation]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'') 
David Menkin (''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] (creator, according to some accounts) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Dark Rayman (Rayman Legends)|Dark Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
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'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognizable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin#Rayman Raving Rabbids|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', Rayman is equipped with the [[Blaster]] and [[Plunger Guard]] weapons, and possesses the [[dash]] ability.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.jpg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the [[fairy]]. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release.

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=E3 2010 trailer|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

A notable difference from the scene shown in the announcement trailer for the game is that [[Betilla]] is no longer the only [[fairy]] creating Rayman. It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It conflicts with the events of the [[Rayman 1|original ''Rayman'' game]], where [[Betilla]] introduces herself to Rayman as if she was meeting him for the first time, as well as with those of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before. It does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]] either.

Additionally, this story contradicts that of the origins of the same [[Zombie Chicken]]s which, according to the manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and their in-game description in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', were created because of the damages the [[Robo-Pirate]]s have caused when invading [[the Glade of Dreams]], and therefore would not have existed yet at the time of Rayman's birth.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin, and of how he received his iconic [[helicopter]] ability, it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] and the [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Ray1RENDER.png|thumb|right|200px|Rayman as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].]]

Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite">
R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be placed in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite">
Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:Ray2 Rayman render.png|thumb|220px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because the localization team believed purple to be the color of death in Japan.<ref>Ubi Soft Divertissements inc. (via archive.org), ''Dossier spécial - La localisation chez Ubi Soft !'', https://web.archive.org/web/20010217082924/http://ubisoft.qc.ca/presse/presentations/localisation_p4.htm</ref> Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This erroneous belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|220px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
</gallery>

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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

<gallery widths="128px" heights="192px" class="sprite">
RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

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==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''. He is unlocked from the start and has no special power.

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==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Char-rayman.png|thumb|200px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.]]

{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:RaymanArtworkRender.png|thumb|270px|right|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.]]

{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|240px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman-Adventures-launch-trailer-1.jpg|Rayman and [[Barbara]] sleeping on the [[Viking ship]] in the launch trailer for the game
Rayman-Adventures-launch-trailer-2.jpg|Rayman and [[Barbara]] looking at an [[Ancient Egg]] in the trailer
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===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume. His adventurer costume can be unlocked for 10 [[Swag Coin]]s. Notably, Rayman's adventurer costume's head appears on a bottle at the end of the level "[[The Rabbit Hole#2-1 I'm late, I'm late, I'm late|I'm late, I'm late, I'm late]]".

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
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==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
[[File:RaymanPSRender.png|thumb|right|320px|Rayman as he appears in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'']]

{{Quote|This Rayman character is fascinating indeed. He has hands, but no arms - at least none that I can see. He has feet, but no legs. He has different costumes, each of which enhances his fighting abilities in various ways. Rayman came to the [[Space Opera Network]] the same way we did - by invitation. However, he is far less trusting of our circumstance - probably just nerves brought on by stage fright.|[[Beep-0]]|''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''}}

Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
Golden Ticket to Fame - Arrival.jpg|Rayman arriving at the [[Space Opera Network]]
RPS Ending.jpg|The DLC's ending
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==In ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''==
[[File:Rayman-Laserhawk.webp|thumb|270px|Rayman as a presenter in ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman is the glossy face of Eden's entire media system, from the Eden Report to the Eden Late Show, including any form of entertainment program.

In his earlier life, Rayman was a resident of a universe called Dimension X. As an immigrant to this reality, Rayman was witness to the many injustices of America and struggled to overcome rejection by everyone he met. He was happy to see America fall—and even happier that Eden gave him purpose. As he is Eden's chief propaganda officer, Rayman's friendly image is seen everywhere. Though Rayman's likeness has great influence, Rayman is simply a cog in the Eden machine.|sign=Character description|source=''[https://edenonline.ubisoft.com/story Eden Online]''}}

Rayman, voiced by David Menkin, is one of the main characters in the animated streaming television series produced by [[Ubisoft]], ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''.

An alien from the parallel world of Dimension X, Rayman is the public face of Eden, the totalitarian megacorporation which has replaced the United States of America. As such, he is the presenter of various shows, such as ''The Eden Late Show'' and ''The Eden Report'', and the face of the Rayman Kids, a youth organisation which indoctrinates children and encourages them to report suspicious actions to the regime. His story is one of rags-to-riches, from a refugee facing anti-alien discrimination (the [[Rabbid]]s, also from Dimension X, brought chaos and destruction to Eden) to a newscaster and media personality. He is, therefore, originally grateful to Eden and wholeheartedly believes in the lies and propaganda he helps spread.

This situation changes after Alex Taylor uses a device called the Super-Scope to create a portal and bring kaijus—giant [[Rabbid]] monsters from Dimension X—into the city. Dolph Laserhawk is accused of this, and, when interviewed on TV, Red, the leader of the Niji 6, confronts him on ''The Eden Late Show'' and refers to the kaijus as "interdimensional alien scum". This prompts Rayman, the host of the show, to ask him if, as a refugee from Dimension X, he is also scum to him, to which Red replies, "I said what I said". Rayman gets angry and insults him on live television, after which he gets pulled off air of suspended from hosting the show.

He is later shown half-naked and drunk in his apartment, receiving a call from the Board of Directors, the ruling body of Eden. He gets angry at them, believing he has leverage due to his status of the voice of Eden, but he is soon proved to be wrong when he discovers that a doppelgänger of his is now presenting his shows. Distressed, he is seen doing drugs and in the company of prostitutes, until he receives a call from what appears to be the Board of Directors again. He begs for his old position, promising not to repeat his mistake, but all he gets is an enigmatic message to "talk to the frog", a reference to Bullfrog, a member of the Brotherhood of Assassins wrongly accused of terrorism by Eden and awaiting trial in custody.

Rayman uses his notoriety to get to Bullfrog, with whom he has a conversation. While he originally maintains that he owes everything to Eden, Bullfrog makes him realize the truth by blowing a bubble showing the abuses carried out by the regime. Red then shows up, calling Rayman "filthy alien scum" again and punching him to the ground when he tries to attack him. However, Bullfrog distracts Red and allows Rayman to escape.

On Retribution Day, the day of Bullfrog's execution, Rayman has an epiphany and decides that he no longer wants to spread Eden's lies. He arms himself with machine guns, calling himself "Ramon", and makes his way to the Board of Directors, using his limblessness to hit guards from a distance with his hand. There, he has them call off Bullfrog's execution, but he nonetheless murders them all afterwards. As the first season ends, he is shown lying on the Board's table, surrounded by their bodies. The presence of an empty chair suggests that one could have escaped.

==In ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''==
Rayman is set to appear as a playable character in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''. His figure uses a new model based on his appearance in the [[UbiArt]] games, albeit with added details, while his early figure model resembled his appearance in a fake leak for ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U''. To give off the illusion of limblessness, his torso, hands, and one of his feet are attached to a vine, while his other foot is atop a tree stump. His head is also connected to his torso. An alternate, Kickstarter-exclusive figure of him riding a [[mosquito]] will also be included with all pledges that have a copy of the base game. An additional figure of him playing a guitar was shown to be included in the set of 10 skins, but the figure was later redesigned and revealed as [[Raymesis]].

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Rayman-board-game-Rayman-figure.jpg|Rayman as he appears in ''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''.
Rayman-boardgame.png|Rayman’s early figure alongside [[Globox]]’s early figure.
Rayman the Board Game Rayman and Mosquito figure.jpg|Rayman's alternate [[mosquito]] figure.
Rayman the Board Game guitar Rayman.jpg|Rayman’s alternate guitar figure.
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==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there is a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''. Additionally, Rayman, along with [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]], appears as a collectible trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].

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Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
Rayman Brawlhalla.webp|Detailed view of Rayman in ''Brawlhalla''
RaymanSmashFacebook.jpg|Rayman's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premiers Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
** Rayman is also seen playing the ukulele in a ''Brawlhalla'' trailer.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==
===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
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===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
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===''[[Rayman M]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
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===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E.]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman: The Board Game]]''===
<gallery>
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==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
|zh_hans=雷曼 ''Léi màn''
|zh_hant=雷曼 ''Léi màn''
雷射超人 ''Léi shè chāorén''
|ja=レイマン ''Reiman''
|ko=레이맨 ''Reimaen''
}}

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2024-01-21T19:44:45Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman stuff I have */

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| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
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| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
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Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Forever]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''Rayman ReDesigner'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Youtooz_figure|Rayman Youtooz figure]]''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2024-01-21T19:37:30Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Forever]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''Rayman ReDesigner'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

File:IconoYT.png

2023-12-15T13:23:25Z

Misterfan2000: Misterfan2000 uploaded a new version of File:IconoYT.png

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2023-11-23T22:34:37Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Forever]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''Rayman ReDesigner'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2023-09-10T11:58:55Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Forever]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''Rayman ReDesigner'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2023-09-10T11:56:23Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rabbids games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

Rayman

2023-09-10T11:55:15Z

Misterfan2000: /* Description */

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

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
| Unlock criteria =
Default (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Legends]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'')
 Default (Adventure outfit, ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
 [[File:Icon5RO.png|15px|500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|500]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|500]] [[File:Gem icon.png|25px]] (Classic Ray, ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
 Default (Classic Ray, ''[[Rayman Mini]]'')
 [[File:Icon1RO.png|15px|10]][[File:Icon0RO.png|15px|10]] [[File:Rayman Mini - Swag Coin Icon.png|25px]] (Adventure outfit, ''[[Rayman Mini]]'')
}}

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

<gallery widths="300px" heights="220px">
Ray1RENDER.png|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
Ray2 Rayman render.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Char-rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanArtworkRender.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1 Alternate.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

{{clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

{{Clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
</gallery>

==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
</gallery>

{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==

===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
<gallery>
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2DIllustration02.jpg
The Fairy Glade.jpg
Marshes of Awakening.jpg
Carmen the Whale.jpg
Whale Bay.jpg
Fight.jpg
Foutch concept art.jpg
Rayman 2 The Raft of the Medusa.jpg
R2Rayman001.jpg
R2Rayman002.jpg
R2Rayman003.jpg
R2Rayman004.jpg
R2Rayman005.jpg
R2Rayman006.jpg
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R2Playingwithlum.jpg
Arcimboldo.JPG
Botticelli.JPG
Dali.jpg
Liechtenstein.JPG
Miró.JPG
Picasso.jpg
Vangogh.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman TV Show WIP 1.JPG
Rayman TV Show WIP 6.JPG
Angry.jpg
Oooh.jpg
Oooh2.jpg
Pant.jpg
Scare.jpg
Scream.jpg
Smile.jpg
Smile1.jpg
Smile3.jpg
Yawn.jpg
</gallery>

===''[[Rayman M]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman_M_Rayman_1.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_2.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_3.jpg
</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
<gallery>
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R3HH-RaymanAndHoodmonger.jpg
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Rayman_3_punching.jpg
Rayman_3_Heavy_Metal_Fist.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman-RaymanOrigins.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman's Adventures Outfit Concept Art.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
<gallery>
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 1.jpg
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 3.jpg
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 7.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 8.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 9.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 10.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 11.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Plunger Guard.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Costumes.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Vortex.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket Ride.jpg
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RPS artwork 2 - Rayman pose.jpg
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Yves-barthez-mrsh-aw-dlc3-raymanpowers-rocket.jpg
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</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
}}

==References==
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== Summary ==
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Rayman

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

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
| Unlock criteria =
Default (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Legends]]'')
 Default (''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'')
 Default (Adventure outfit, ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
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 Default (Classic Ray, ''[[Rayman Mini]]'')
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}}

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

<gallery widths="300px" heights="220px">
R1 site Rayman.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
Ray2 Rayman render.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Char-rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanArtworkRender.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1 Alternate.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

{{clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

{{Clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
</gallery>

==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
</gallery>

{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==

===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
<gallery>
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2DIllustration02.jpg
The Fairy Glade.jpg
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Carmen the Whale.jpg
Whale Bay.jpg
Fight.jpg
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R2Rayman001.jpg
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Arcimboldo.JPG
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Miró.JPG
Picasso.jpg
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===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman TV Show WIP 1.JPG
Rayman TV Show WIP 6.JPG
Angry.jpg
Oooh.jpg
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Pant.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman M]]''===
<gallery>
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Rayman_M_Rayman_2.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_3.jpg
</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
<gallery>
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 1.jpg
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 9.jpg
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 11.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Plunger Guard.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Costumes.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Vortex.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket Ride.jpg
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</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
}}

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

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
| Unlock criteria =
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}}

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

<gallery widths="300px" heights="220px">
R1 site Rayman.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
Ray2 Rayman render.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Char-rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanArtworkRender.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1 Alternate.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

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==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

{{Clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
</gallery>

==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
</gallery>

{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==

===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
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The Fairy Glade.jpg
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Carmen the Whale.jpg
Whale Bay.jpg
Fight.jpg
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R2Rayman001.jpg
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===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman TV Show WIP 1.JPG
Rayman TV Show WIP 6.JPG
Angry.jpg
Oooh.jpg
Oooh2.jpg
Pant.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman M]]''===
<gallery>
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Rayman_M_Rayman_2.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_3.jpg
</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
<gallery>
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 1.jpg
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 9.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 10.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 11.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Plunger Guard.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Costumes.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Vortex.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket Ride.jpg
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Yves-barthez-mrsh-aw-dlc3-raymanpowers-rocket.jpg
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</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
}}

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

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
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}}

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

<gallery widths="300px" heights="220px">
R1 site Rayman.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
Ray2 Rayman render.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Char-rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanArtworkRender.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1 Alternate.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

{{clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

{{Clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
</gallery>

==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
</gallery>

{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==

===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
<gallery>
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2DIllustration02.jpg
The Fairy Glade.jpg
Marshes of Awakening.jpg
Carmen the Whale.jpg
Whale Bay.jpg
Fight.jpg
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R2Rayman001.jpg
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R2Rayman003.jpg
R2Rayman004.jpg
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Arcimboldo.JPG
Botticelli.JPG
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Miró.JPG
Picasso.jpg
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===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman TV Show WIP 1.JPG
Rayman TV Show WIP 6.JPG
Angry.jpg
Oooh.jpg
Oooh2.jpg
Pant.jpg
Scare.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman M]]''===
<gallery>
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Rayman_M_Rayman_2.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_3.jpg
</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
<gallery>
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 1.jpg
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 7.jpg
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 9.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 10.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 11.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Plunger Guard.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Costumes.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Vortex.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket Ride.jpg
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RPS artwork 2 - Rayman pose.jpg
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Yves-barthez-mrsh-aw-dlc3-raymanpowers-rocket.jpg
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</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
}}

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

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
| Unlock criteria =
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}}

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

<gallery widths="300px" heights="220px">
R1 site Rayman.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
Ray2 Rayman render.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Char-rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanArtworkRender.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1 Alternate.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

{{clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

{{Clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
</gallery>

==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
</gallery>

{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==

===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
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Carmen the Whale.jpg
Whale Bay.jpg
Fight.jpg
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===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman TV Show WIP 1.JPG
Rayman TV Show WIP 6.JPG
Angry.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman M]]''===
<gallery>
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Rayman_M_Rayman_2.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_3.jpg
</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
<gallery>
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 11.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Plunger Guard.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Costumes.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Vortex.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket Ride.jpg
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</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
}}

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

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
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}}

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

<gallery widths="300px" heights="220px">
R1 site Rayman.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
Ray2 Rayman render.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Char-rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanArtworkRender.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
</gallery>

===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

{{clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

{{Clear}}

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
</gallery>

==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
</gallery>

{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

==Gallery==

===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 2]]''===
<gallery>
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Carmen the Whale.jpg
Whale Bay.jpg
Fight.jpg
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Picasso.jpg
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===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman TV Show WIP 1.JPG
Rayman TV Show WIP 6.JPG
Angry.jpg
Oooh.jpg
Oooh2.jpg
Pant.jpg
Scare.jpg
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman M]]''===
<gallery>
Rayman_M_Rayman_1.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_2.jpg
Rayman_M_Rayman_3.jpg
</gallery>

===''[[Rayman 3]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
<gallery>
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</gallery>

===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
<gallery>
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===''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''===
<gallery>
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Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 9.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 10.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rayman 11.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Plunger Guard.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Costumes.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Vortex.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket.jpg
Giacomo Boni Concept Art Rocket Ride.jpg
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</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
|ru=Рэйман ''Reyman''
}}

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

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
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}}

{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

<gallery widths="300px" heights="220px">
R1 site Rayman.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
Ray2 Rayman render.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
Rayman 3 Rayman Pose.png|thumb|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
Char-rayman.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanArtworkRender.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

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R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

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RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

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Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

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RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

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RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
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RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

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RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
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RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

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==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

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==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

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Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
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===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

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Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

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TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

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Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
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===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
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Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
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===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
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==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
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==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

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Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
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==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

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==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
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* ''"Rayman" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Rayman (disambiguation)]].''

{{Character
| name = Rayman
| image = [[File:RaymanPSRender.png|center|350px|Rayman]]
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' (cameo), ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman Garden]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Kart]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
| portrayed by = Steve Perkinson (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'') 
[[Billy West]] (''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'') 
Pierre-Alain de Garrigues (''[[Rayman 2]]'' on PC, Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Re: Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1453045#p1453045</ref>) 
[[David Gasman]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|''Rayman 2'' (PlayStation)]], ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', ''[[Rayman M]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'') 
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]]
| status = Hero
| relatives = [[Betilla]] the Fairy (creator) 
[[Bad Rayman]] (clone) 
[[Raynette]] (unconfirmed wife, PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'')<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman Origins - Rayman's Story - Vita Relics Cutscene'', http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHxD0dCB3aQ</ref> 
[[Ly]] the Fairy (suggested girlfriend, but only in concept art and not in the final ''[[Rayman 2]]'')<ref>Rayman2.com (via archive.org), ''Romantic Wall Paper'', http://web.archive.org/web/20000106193852/http://www.rayman2.com/en/goodies/goodies_wallpapers1.html</ref> 
[[Simohne]] (girlfriend, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']])
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{{quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig. Conjured from the magnificent [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice, woven together by us, the [[nymph]]s, destined to preserve the equilibrium of the sacred universe, the one we call: Rayman!|sign=[[Betilla]] the Fairy|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

'''Rayman''' is the main protagonist of [[Rayman (series)|the video game series of the same name]]. Rayman was originally created in the early 1990s by French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]]. The character made his debut in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], published by [[Ubisoft]] in 1995. With his trademark lack of limbs and [[helicopter]] hair, Rayman has become a popular and recognisable video game character, and [[Rayman (series)|the series]] has continued to grow and develop across numerous platforms up to the present day.

==Description==
===Appearance===
Rayman was originally designed to simply be an athletic character with a full body, but because of complications rendering on game consoles, he was left without arms, legs and a neck – his hands, feet and head float around his body. The manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' gives out a new explanation for Rayman's limblessness: the lack of [[Lum]]s had the consequence of preventing the creation of his limbs. He has a huge round nose, and strawberry-blonde hair which he divides into two fronds (three in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]). He has the ability to use his hair as a [[helicopter]], which lets him glide across large spaces and make soft landings. His eyes are dark blue in colour, though in most official artwork they are coloured black; two pictures in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] showed him with lighter blue eyes. While Rayman is unique in most of the games, other members of [[Rayman's species|his unknown species]] are seen in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], notably [[the Magician]], [[Tarayzan]], [[the Musician]] and the Musician's wife and child.

Rayman is almost always seen in white gloves and a purple torso with [[Rayman's symbol|a mysterious white ring on the chest]], through which he gains new powers from [[Betilla]] the Fairy. [[Rayman's symbol|The symbol]] can also absorb the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and magically open the pillars containing the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Up until ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he wore a red neckerchief, which was then replaced with a red hood. He also wears shoes that are typically yellow and white, though the actual designs have changed throughout [[Rayman (series)|the series]]. ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' is where he is seen wearing different clothing that has raised a few questions about his ‘limblessness’, as he sometimes looks as if he has knees, such as the [[Skin|disco costume]] with its trousers/pants. In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', his ''[[Rayman 3]]'' attire was used, but his hood and shoes are a little different. In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', he wears a new attire. He wears a red bandanna around his hair, a sleeveless brown coat unbuttoned around the bottom alongside his red hood, revealing a white shirt, and has a brown belt around his waist with a gold buckle. His gloves are now brown and fingerless, and his shoes are the same kind [[Assassin Ray]] wears.

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R1 site Rayman.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
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===Abilities===
[[File:R2 GlitchKegFly.jpeg|thumb|320px|left|Rayman carrying a [[keg]].]]
[[File:Rayman Bowling level 2 Classic.jpg|thumb|right|class=sprite|Rayman playing bowling in ''[[Rayman Bowling]]''.]]

Rayman is very athletic and shows great gymnastic skills, especially since being given the power to [[Running|run]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], and from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' onwards. He is able to scale wall sides, kick enemies and do monkey bars, and some of his gymnastic skills include handstands, somersaults and back flips. Rayman is also strong enough to carry things such as [[baby Globox]]es, [[Magic Sphere]]s, [[plum]]s and [[keg]]s. He can run while carrying an object in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' if he purchases an optional upgrade at the [[Magic Well]].

Because of his limbless nature, Rayman has the ability, known as the [[telescopic fist]], to shoot his fists as a projectile. The power and range of his punches can be increased by charging them. Rayman can also do this with his feet and throw his torso downwards with the [[bodyshot]]. His body parts appear to be sentient, since his fists can move and think on their own, as shown in the endings of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where his shoe gravitates towards him, and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', where his hands wander off to scare a [[red Lum]].

One of his most iconic powers is his [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]] which allows him to glide short distances. Although he cannot fly on his own, Rayman can ascend upwards if he glides on an air current. A temporary upgrade called the [[Super Helicopter]] allows Rayman to fly indefinitely for an entire level.

Rayman has magic abilities as well. He can shoot orbs of energy out of his hands with the [[magic fist]], and similarily to his regular fist, it can be charged to increase the power output. By hitting a [[purple Lum]] with either his [[magic fist]] or [[telescopic fist]], he can create a tether of energy with his [[grappling fist]]. In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], while Rayman does not have access to the [[magic fist]], he can shoot [[yellow Lum]]s as an attack after collecting them.

Rayman begins as a very poor [[Swimming|swimmer]]; in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he loses a [[life]] the instant he falls into any body of liquid. By the time of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he has developed this new skill – although all he can do in this game is a simple dog-paddle. In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', he is taught to swim by [[Murfy]] and a [[baby Globox]] at the beginning of the game. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he is a far more capable [[Swimming|swimmer]]; he can now use his [[helicopter]] hair to propel himself through the water, he can perform athletic underwater backflips, and he no longer seems to require any [[Blue Lum]]s or [[air bubble]]s to breathe beneath the surface. In both ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he can [[Swimming|swim]] without needing any air like in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and without use of his [[helicopter]] hair like in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Personality===
[[File:R1-Grimace.gif|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman making a [[grimace]].]]
[[File:Jano Grimace R3 GBA.PNG|frame|class=sprite|right|Rayman taunting [[Jano]].]]

Rayman's true personality is not explored deeply in [[Rayman (series)|the series]], though most of the time he is a cheerful character with a good sense of humour. He is also very helpful, and is willing to take on whatever challenges face him for the sake of the safety and harmony of his world. Sometimes he can be a little childish, especially in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], as he often pulls [[grimace]]s as a form of defence. According to the now defunct '''Rayman's World''' website, he is brave, funny and also highly close to nature. In one interview, developer Natalie Paccard discusses the development of Rayman's personality between the two games: '[[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was a platform game, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is an action game. The universe has also evolved a lot, and so has the character. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is a bit older, able to do more things, and loves a good fight. He is less childish. The game itself includes more action and more tricks.’ In later games, Rayman becomes somewhat self-absorbed, especially in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', as the [[Rabbid]]s start to treat him like a celebrity during his captivity, though he is seen remembering and worrying about the [[baby Globox]]es that he left behind. That however seems to be put behind him as the [[Rabbid]]s continue to harass him in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''. It is revealed through interviews with [[Michel Ancel]] that Rayman was meant to be a bit of a show-off who does not take himself too seriously. This aspect of the character was supposedly overlooked during ''[[Rayman 2]]'' because of [[Ubisoft]]'s focus on the environments of the game. It was in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' that [[Ubisoft]] tried to show Rayman's true personality, giving him an updated look to match his newfound attitude and charisma. A ''[[Rayman 3]]'' press release stated that ‘Like his core gaming audience, Rayman as a character has matured and now has a wilder edge, only hinted at in the earlier games.’

[[File:Rayman Origins.png|thumb|320px|left|Rayman blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair.]]
[[File:Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Rayman relaxing with his friends.]]

However, in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman seems to have recovered part of his childish personality; he bears a more joyful, careless and impulsive attitude, though he keeps the heroic spirit that characterized him in previous games. Rayman appears to enjoy a good joke, as the description of [[Raybox]] states he painted his skin with the help of Voodoo Mama to prank [[Globox]]. While the trailers and other commercial media described him as a "New Crazy", [[Michel Ancel]] explains Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personality: 'They're the kind of characters who look... stupid, really, but they're not stupid, just simple. And all they really want to do is just focus on doing their job, no matter what.' When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was still developed as a prequel, the newborn Rayman was intended to bear a more immature, confused and unintelligent personality, blowing [[Betilla]]'s skirt with his [[propeller]] hair and annoying the magic people; the game was initially focused on Rayman and [[Globox]]'s personalities and how they evolved over time to become the heroes of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; the concept was changed when the game became a sequel.

In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he is seen with a mostly unchanged personality from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', although it is presented in a more serious tone.

Rayman also appears to like several sports, such as basketball. In ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he will sometimes take his body off and play with it like a basketball whenever he is left idle. Also, in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], if the player decides to continue at the "Game Over" screen, Rayman will throw his body through a basketball net and catch it. In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', he seems to also show interest in football, as when he is left idle, he kicks his body around and can also kick [[turtle]]s and [[plum]]s. Other sports that Rayman appears to like are golf, bowling and karting, as ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', ''[[Rayman Bowling]]'' and ''[[Rayman Kart]]'' suggest. One of Rayman's hobbies is painting, which was revealed at a later point in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.

===History===
[[File:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|320px|left|An early sketch of Rayman.]]
[[File:Concept art Hamac.png|thumb|320px|right|A drawing of Rayman relaxing on a hammock.]]

Rayman is the creation of French video game developer [[Michel Ancel]], who was born in 1972. Around 1980, the eight-year-old [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] began playing video games. Five years later, he began to create his own simple logic games, featuring characters that he invented himself. He often sketched character concepts on table corners, and around 1992, he came up with his favourite character so far: Rayman. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] left Rayman without any arms, legs or neck, making the character very easy to animate, as well as opening up unique gameplay possibilities, such as the [[telescopic fist]]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] worked as a graphic artist and programmer on a string of Lankhor and [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] games in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1992, he and a small team of developers began production on [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|a Super Nintendo game]] starring his Rayman character. Eventually it was decided to scrap this project, and rework it into [[Rayman 1|an Atari Jaguar game]], which was eventually released in 1995. By the end of the game's development cycle, the team had grown to contain dozens of members.

===Inspiration===
A number of interviews with [[Ubisoft]] developers were posted on official websites in the period leading up to the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In one interview, Rayman creator [[Michel Ancel]] revealed the inspirations behind the character. He states ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was inspired by Russian, Chinese and Celtic stories that he read as a child. These elements form the ‘fantastic background’ which comprises [[the Glade of Dreams]], but ‘a more contemporary and cartoonish touch’ has been added.<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/articles/1999/07/07/behind-rayman-2 ''Behind Rayman 2'', IGN]</ref> [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] goes on to say that the concept of the game's world is similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]'', which shares ‘its magic and its Celtic universe’. The cartoonish aspects were inspired by the works of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery Tex Avery]. [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] states that ‘Rayman is a true high-performance hero who keeps a good sense of humour like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones Indiana Jones]. Rayman is a rebel, fighting against mighty bad guys like in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood Robin Hood]''’. This suggests that the villains of [[Michel Ancel|Ancel's]] [[Rayman (series)|Rayman games]] – [[Mr Dark]] and [[Admiral Razorbeard]] – may have been inspired by the likes of Darth Vader and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The character of Indiana Jones is also referenced by Rayman's co-creator [[Frédéric Houde]] and [[Rayman 1|the original game]] co-designer Serge Hascoët. According to a 2011 interview with the director of the [[Pix'n Love]] magazine (which has published numerous [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']]-related articles), [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] took the name ‘Rayman’ from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_tracing_%28graphics%29 ray-tracing] software which [[Ubisoft]] happened to be using during the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

===Rayman's origins===
[[File:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Rayman is created by [[Betilla]] the Fairy.]]
[[File:RaymanOrigins 009.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman after he has been created.]]

Several conflicting accounts have been given for Rayman's origins. During the development of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the developers considered a story in which a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy created a world called Hereitscool inside his computer, and became Rayman once he was sucked into it. This idea was quickly abandoned. When [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was released in 1995, Rayman's backstory was left ambiguous, although he already appears to be an established hero within his world by the beginning of the game. The manual states that he is "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". The manual of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' does however contain a different account of Rayman's origins. It tells of Rayman's first appearance in [[the Glade of Dreams]], sometime before the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. In this version of the story, he is discovered by fishermen, who for some reason does not seem to have encountered [[Rayman's species|his species]] before.

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{{quote|text=Rayman is a unique character of unknown origin.

No wise man or magician can say by what twist of fate or whim of the gods Rayman came to appear at [[the Glade of Dreams]].

All we know of him comes from the fishermen on [[the Sea of Lums]]. After a particularly stormy night they found him sleeping peacefully in the shade of a palm tree. Frightened by this strange creature from the sea, they called on the people of the forest, the skies and the waters for help. And the sun had not yet reached the zenith when a host of beings, each one more bizarre than the next, came tumbling over the violet sand dunes. They watched him for a long time. “What kind of a man can he be who has neither legs nor arms?”, they asked one another. “Can he possibly be alive?” wondered one of them when Rayman stretched and yawned loudly.

It didn't take Rayman long to convince the people of [[the Glade of Dreams]] of his good intentions. His energy and good humour, his fantastical powers and love of life and nature won over even the most distrustful of creatures. And when he triumphed over the evil [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]], the truth was undeniable: Rayman was the bravest of them all, the ideal hero, the man for whom friendship and laughter are more important than anything else, for whom the greatest victory is measured by the extent of the celebrations that follow it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

A revised origin story for Rayman was revealed at the E3 expo of 2010, when [[Ubisoft]] showed a trailer for the upcoming game ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The trailer showed the creation of Rayman by [[Betilla]] the Fairy. At this point in its development, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was intended as a two-player episodic downloadable prequel to the series, but it was eventually retooled into a four-player sequel with a retail release. A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
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It is not specified whether this story is intended to replace or complement the one from the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' manual. It also conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where Rayman and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example.

[[File:Bald Rayman with wife.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Rayman with [[Raynette|his wife]], before he gained hair and became estranged from her.]]

The PlayStation Vita version of the game contains two mosaics which can be viewed when the player collects enough [[relic]]s. One of these mosaics tells a story about Rayman's past. Long ago, Rayman was completely bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. One night, as they slept together in a forest, a colony of tiny blonde hair creatures, named [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], crept up on Rayman and fused themselves into his head. Rayman's [[Raynette|female companion]], frightened by this strange turn of events, attempted to cut Rayman's hair with a pair of scissors. The terrified hairs pulled at Rayman's head, forcing him to flee, and he fell over the edge of a cliff, apparently to his doom; however, he was saved by his new hair, which gave him the ability to fly like a [[helicopter]].

Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of Rayman's origin (including the fact that [[Betilla]] gave Rayman his iconic ability to fly with his hair), it is unclear if it is true and whether [[Raynette]] ever existed.

[[File:April Fools picture.jpg|320px|thumb|left|A version of Rayman with limbs, as seen during an April Fools post on the Rayman Facebook page.]]

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==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
Rayman makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]] where he at the start can be seen sleeping in a hammock. He answers [[the Magician]], who asks him to rescue the [[Electoon]]s, with a simple "No problem". He can then directly afterwards be seen in [[the Dream Forest]] on the map, through the eyes of [[Mr Dark]] who is watching him as he makes his way closer to his hideout in [[Candy Château]]. In the manual he is referred to as "the guardian of [[The Glade of Dreams|this world]]". Throughout the game he will come across several other characters of [[Rayman's species|his species]], such as [[Tarayzan]] and [[the Musician]]. Each time after having defeated a boss he will perform a victory dance. The only exception is after having defeated [[Bzzit]], where he comes up and befriends him instead once he sees him crying.

In the final level, [[Mr Dark's Dare]], [[Mr Dark]] can be seen summoning [[Bad Rayman]], an evil clone who follows Rayman's every step. It is unknown if this is simply a creation by [[Mr Dark]], or an actual living creature of [[Rayman's species]].

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite">
R1Intro 008.PNG|Rayman as seen in the intro of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
BetillaPoingGrappin.png|Rayman receives new powers from [[Betilla]].
Rayman1Group.PNG|Rayman and his friends from [[Rayman 1|the original game]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Designer]]''===
Rayman appears again in ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' with the same role as in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. Here he also appears as an [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in the [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] editor. The placement of the Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] decides where the player starts when entering the level. The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] has to be places in order to play the level. This is the only [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] which can only be placed once. Selecting it again will result in the cursor showing Rayman's head only.

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Rayman event.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''.
Rayman event places a second time.png|The Rayman [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] being selected a second time.
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===In ''[[English with Rayman]]''===
[[File:Engray-story2.PNG|thumb|320px|right|class=sprite|Rayman, as seen in the intro of ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

Rayman appears as the main character in the educational spin-off ''[[English with Rayman]]'' where he is called up by [[the Magician]] to learn the English language, so that he can help him read his letter he received from his cousin [[Andrew]]. Throughout the course of the game, Rayman will be set with several questions to help improve his English skills.

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===In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
[[File:AT 4.PNG|thumb|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']].]]

In [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']], Rayman can be seen sleeping again, this time next to a tree. He is this time woken up by a group of [[Ting]]s, who are said to be [[Fairy|fairies]] in this game. Once again [[Bad Rayman]] makes an appearance near the end of the game.

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:TheCrowsNestPC.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Rayman battling against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] in the [[Grolgoth]].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Rayman is seen imprisoned on the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' during the opening sequence. He is however quickly rescued by [[Globox]], who has hidden a [[Silver Lum]] in his mouth. Upon collecting it, Rayman regains his power to shoot with his [[Telescopic fist|fist]], and escapes together with [[Globox]]. They however get separated in the escape, and Rayman ends up in [[the Woods of Light]] where he rescues the [[Teensie]]s. They tell him that [[Ly]] is held prisoner in [[the Fairy Glade]], and take him to [[the Hall of Doors]], from which he can travel to other locations through [[Spiral Door]]s. He frees [[Ly]], who reveals that he will need to reunite the [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] to reawaken [[Polokus]] to have a chance to defeat the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. He then sets out on a quest to do so, while also freeing some of his friends, like [[Clark]] and [[Carmen]], along the way.

In the end he makes it to [[the Prison Ship]] where he defeats the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] leader [[Admiral Razorbeard]] in a battle. However, before escaping, [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] sets his robot the [[Grolgoth]] on auto-destruct, causing the entire ship to blow up. Rayman's friends presume that he didn't make it out in time as they only found one of his shoes, but shortly after he can be seen coming on a crutch, showing that he survived the blast.

When ''[[Rayman 2]]'' was released in Japan, Rayman's purple clothes and the stripes on [[Ly]]'s suit were changed to blue, because it was believed that purple was the color of death in Japan. Purple, however, traditionally represents the aristocratic class in Japanese culture. This belief may have stemmed from the practice of Thai widows to wear purple when in mourning. ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is also the only [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] where this sort of change was made in the Japanese localization.

This is also the only game where he speaks [[Raymanian]].

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===In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''===
[[File:Gbc2 13.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Rayman, as he appears in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman 2'']].]]

In ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', Rayman is once again seen captured at the beginning. Once again, [[Globox]] manages to rescue him and they both escape.

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==In ''[[Rayman M]]''/''[[Rayman Arena]]''/''[[Rayman Rush]]''==
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', as well as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' and ''[[Rayman Rush]]'', Rayman is a default character who is unlocked from the start. In the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', there is one [[skin]] available for Rayman.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
RA GC-Rayman-OriginalCharacterSkin.jpg|The default [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
RA GC-Rayman-AlternativeCharacterSkin.jpg|The [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] [[skin]] for Rayman in the GameCube version of ''[[Rayman Arena]]''.
Rayman RMModel.png|Rayman, as appearing in ''[[Rayman M]]''.
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The manual for the GameCube and Xbox versions of ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' offers the following description of Rayman:

<blockquote>'''Profession:''' Legendary Hero. 
'''Likes:''' His friends, jogging in the morning, and fighting evil. 
'''Dislikes:''' The bad guys, people stepping on his feet, and being bored. 
'''Address:''' Wherever he's needed.</blockquote>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and its spin-offs==
[[File:Rayman 3 Lockjaw 1.png|thumb|right|220px|Rayman with the [[LockJaw]] power.]]

{{quote|text=Rayman no longer needs an introduction. He’s already been top of the bill in the 2 previous episodes. Nowadays, he’s a big star, even if he doesn’t exactly behave like one. He’s always taking naps and larking around with his pals – a fine example for the youth of today!|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', Rayman can once again be seen sleeping at the beginning of the game. Unlike the previous games, he is not so easily woken up this time, and when [[Murfy]] comes to warn him and [[Globox]] about the [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Murfy]] is forced to pick Rayman up and fly away with him before he wakes up. But right before [[Murfy]] flew away with Rayman, [[Globox]] accidentally took off his hands before making his own escape. Rayman and [[Murfy]] soon enough meet up with [[Globox]] again where Rayman can get his hands back. During several later occasions in the game, [[Crazy Shoe|one of Rayman's shoes]] will start moving away, with Rayman shrinking into his other shoe to pursue it. Rayman is also able to use [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s to gain new temporary abilities, such as the [[Vortex]].

===In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Rayman makes his way to the [[Pirate Stronghold]] to rescue his friend [[Globox]].

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
Wanderwood Forest Part 2.png|Rayman in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
JanoGBA1 EN.png|Rayman meeting [[Jano]] in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
Red Henchman English 2.PNG|Rayman getting chased by [[Robo-Pirate]]s.
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===In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
{{quote|text=The limbless hero of our story was just in the mood for a little R&R. But the malicious [[Hoodlum]] masses never stay down for long, so it's up to our good friend Rayman to once again save the day, rescue the [[Teensie]]s, and remind his best buddy [[Globox]] that "Boulders aren't for eating!".|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', Rayman goes out to try and find [[Globox]] who is slowly being taken over by [[André]]. Several [[Laser-Washing Powder]]s from ''[[Rayman 3]]'' return here.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
RHRFairyCouncil.png|Rayman, as he appears in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.
ThrottleCopterRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Throttle Copter]].
HeavyMetalFistRHR.png|Rayman using the [[Heavy Metal Fist]].
</gallery>

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==In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Rayman was taken by surprise by this invasion from within. What do the [[Rabbid]]s intend to do? It's hard to say. But now they're everywhere and their atypical psyches make them formidable and unpredictable oppenents.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''}}

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', Rayman and a few [[baby Globox]]es get captured by the [[Rabbid]]s, who force Rayman to participate in several activities to entertain them. In the game, Rayman has a wide range of [[Skin|costumes]] to choose between.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Rayman costume.jpg|Rayman with no [[Skin|costumes]] on.
Gothic.jpg|The Gothic [[Skin|costume]].
Granny costume.jpg|The Granny [[Skin|costume]].
Disco.jpg|The Disco [[Skin|costume]].
Rock 'n' Roll.jpg|The Rock 'n' Roll [[Skin|costume]].
Gangsta.jpg|The Gangsta [[Skin|costume]].
Dee-Jay.jpg|The Dee-Jay [[Skin|costume]].
Raymaninho.jpg|The Raymaninho [[Skin|costume]].
Bunny.jpg|The Bunny [[Skin|costume]].
Caramba costume.jpg|The Caramba [[Skin|costume]].
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is put in a prison cell by the [[Rabbid]]s who have also stolen his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. [[Murfy]] then appears and rescues him along with giving him back his [[Telescopic fist|fists]]. Throughout the game, Rayman is given new [[Skin|costumes]] from [[Ly]] which each hold a new special power.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
RRR GBA Costume selection.png|The costume selection.
RRR GBA Funky.png|The Funky costume.
RRR GBA Gangster.png|The Gangster costume.
RRR GBA Grandmother.png|The Granny costume.
RRR GBA Punk.png|The Punk costume.
RRR GBA Rocker.png|The Rocker costume.
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===In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (DS)]]===
In [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], Rayman is once again captured by the [[Rabbid]]s and forced to participate in certain activities. He can also use [[Skin|costumes]] to his advantage in certain stages.

<gallery widths="128px" heights="192px" class="sprite">
RRR DS - Intro 1.png|Rayman in the intro of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|the Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].
RRR DS - Pushing boulder.png|Rayman pushing a boulder.
RRR DS - Challenge 1.png|Rayman in his Granny [[Skin|costume]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''===
[[File:Anaesthetics.jpg|thumb|320px|right|One of the minigames from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]''.]]

In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', Rayman pretends to be a [[Rabbid]] to take part in their missions.

===In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party]]'', Rayman can be seen in a house while the [[Rabbid]]s mess with his TV.

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==In ''[[Rayman Kart]]''==
[[File:RKSelect.png|thumb|class=sprite|left|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.]]

Rayman is a playable character in ''[[Rayman Kart]]''.

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==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Hey Rayman! Welcome back! Was I having a bad dream again? Well, you're here now, so no worries...RIGHT. Still no limbs, eh?! Welll, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say! At least they remembered the funny bone! Laugh till it hurts!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]}}

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Rayman can be seen together with his friends, eating on top of [[the Snoring Tree]]. The noise he and his friends make disturbs the inhabitants of the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]] so badly that they lock them up in [[cage]]s. Rayman is however quick to escape.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Shoot for the Stars 21.jpg|Rayman with his friends in [[the Snoring Tree]].
Hi-Ho Moskito! 2.jpg|Rayman riding on a [[mosquito]].
RaymanOriginsGamesCon-6.jpg|Rayman in [[Gourmand Land]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. He can be seen playing a ukulele on the title screen.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Jungle Run 1-1 Screenshot 2.png|Rayman in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=Our main character, both agile and carefree. This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]''}}
{{quote|text=This limbless hero from [[the Glade of Dreams]] is always raring for a fresh adventure to save the world!|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', Rayman is once again woken up by [[Murfy]] who tells him about the new nightmares which have appeared.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
TeensiesInTroubleSeq2.jpg|Rayman with [[Murfy]] in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
Rayman is the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Candy Fun Run.jpg|Rayman in the [[Candy World]] in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
[[File:RaymanAdventures ArtworkRay.png|200px|thumb|right|Rayman's adventure outfit in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'']]

{{quote|text=This outdoor adventurer is one with nature and likes to spend his time exploring [[the Glade of Dreams]] in search of [[Ancient Egg|eggs]], unless, of course, it starts raining.|sign=In-game description|source=''[[Rayman Adventures]]''}}
Rayman can be chosen at the start as the default playable character in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' where he wears his adventure outfit. His classic version can be purchased at the shop using [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]].

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Rayman photo.png|Classic Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Adventure Rayman photo.png|Rayman's sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Twitter).png|Classic Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Twitter).png|Rayman's Twitter sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Classic Ray (Facebook).jpg|Classic Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
Rayman (Facebook).jpg|Rayman's Facebook sharing photo in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.
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===In ''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
In ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' Rayman is shrunk to the size of an ant by the [[Flaming Teensy]]. Similarly to past games he is also the default costume.

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Rayman Mini Intro 3.jpg|The game's introduction, as seen from a trailer
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==In ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''==
Rayman is a protagonist in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. After having received an invitation to the [[Space Opera Network]] in the form of a golden ticket, he travels there and quickly comes across [[Rabbid Peach]], [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Beep-0]] at the [[Space Opera Network#Network Reception|Network Reception]].

[[Rabbid Peach]] aims her Triple-Troll weapon at him while [[Rabbid Mario]] greets him with a handshake, but the latter falls unconscious when Rayman's hand is pulled from his body. [[Rabbid Peach]] then thoroughly observes Rayman's lack of arms and legs, leading him to push her aside. [[Beep-0]] then intervenes, assuring Rayman, whom he calls "Mr. Eggplant", that they are not "run-off-the-mill [[Rabbid]]s", but heroes. Before they can discuss the situation further, they are ambushed by [[Goomba]]s and [[Stooge]]s, and join forces against them.

Upon defeating the enemies, Rayman and the [[Rabbid]]s introduce themselves to each other and find out that they have all received the same invitation. They praise each other's fighting abilities and decide to team up for the time being. Immediately afterwards, an elevator comes down into the room, and the [[Phantom]] comes out of it and towards them. [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]], recognizing the enemy they previously fought in the Spooky Trails area of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', are held back by Rayman as they try to attack him, and the [[Phantom]] reveals a bouquet of flowers, appeasing the [[Rabbid]]s. He goes on to explain that he is now a changed person, no longer corrupted by the Megabug, and that he needs their help to restore the studio's ratings as his actors have left him. The [[Rabbid]]s are instantly convinced by the [[Phantom]]'s promises of fame and glory, and while [[Beep-0]] is initially reluctant, he is eventually won over by flattery. The heroes are then tasked with performing in three different productions.

Once all three tasks have been completed, the [[Phantom]] congratulates them and asks the team to join him by the elevator in the [[Space Opera Network#Main TV Studio|Main TV Studio]]. Rayman shows wariness, but they nonetheless ascend to the [[Space Opera Network#Control Room|Control Room]], where the [[Phantom]] reveals his duplicity, explaining that he had been plotting his revenge the entire time and only manipulated the heroes into ridding the [[Space Opera Network]] of [[Darkmess]]. With the help of his newfound fame, as the studio is now number one in the galaxy, he intends to defeat the heroes as part of one last performance. Breaking the fourth wall, he notably taunts Rayman for having become irrelevant and fallen second to the [[Rabbid]]s.

In battles reminiscent of when he was first encountered, the team eventually defeats the [[Phantom]], destroying the spotlights that provide him with immunity. Rayman then exclaims that it was nice to fight alongside [[Rabbid]]s for once.

Having found a functioning warp portal, [[Rabbid Mario]] and [[Rabbid Peach]] decide to head back to Princess Peach's castle, having not found the actor career much to their liking, while Rayman chooses to stay for some time, explaining that the [[Rabbid]]s here at the [[Space Opera Network|studio]] are actually trying to do some good and simply need some supervision.

[[Beep-0]] then goes on to thank Rayman, promising him that he can count on them, should he need anything. Finally, the game ends with [[Rabbid Mario]] hugging Rayman and [[Rabbid Peach]] exchanging presents with him. In pictures shown after the credits, the presents are revealed to be a Mario cap with [[Rabbid]] ears, which Rayman wears, and a Rayman hoodie, which Mario holds in his hands.

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Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The cover for the DLC
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==Other appearances==
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|thumb|320px|right|A character dressed as Rayman in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]

A character dressed as Rayman makes a cameo appearance in the credits of ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. Rayman also makes a cameo in the [[Ubisoft]] title ''[[Academy of Champions]]'', in which he is part of the [[Ubisoft]] team which features characters from other [[Ubisoft]] franchises such as ''[[Beyond Good and Evil]]'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Prince of Persia'' and ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref>http://academyofchampions.uk.ubi.com/the-game/players/ Rayman in Academy of Champions</ref> In this team, Rayman is the goalkeeper. A hat based on Rayman's head is also available from the game's item shop. In the [[Ubisoft]] game UNO, there's also a ''Rayman''-themed DLC. Rayman also appears in ''Brawlhalla'' as a fighter, in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Neutral-Type Primary Spirit, and as playable character in ''[[Rayman's Incrediballs Dodge]]''.

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Image:Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|Rayman, as he appears in the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''
Image:RaymanBrawl.jpeg|Rayman, as he appears in the fighting game ''Brawlhalla''
</gallery>

{{Clear}}

==Trivia==
* Due to a reaction during an activity in ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]'' and due to the cover picture in a Joystick's magazine about ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is presumed that Rayman loves chocolate.
* Rayman can play the harmonica and the ukulele, as shown in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' and ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' respectively.
* With the exception of [[Renversant!|the third volume]], Rayman makes a cameo appearance in all volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbid]]s comic books.
* Rayman was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier, with the main character being dressed like him. The joke poked fun at the limbless attributes of Rayman.
* Despite not having a neck, Rayman is still able to eat and swallow. This is seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman was about to have legs again during the development of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but the idea was quickly put aside.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
* In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', it seems that Rayman did not age at all after the 100 years nap; the same goes for every other character returning from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
**However, his voice clips have changed from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
* Rayman, [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with models supplied by [[Ubisoft]].
* A recurring gag is that Rayman is always seen sleeping in the beginning of every main game, with the exception of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

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==See also==
*[[Miscellanea]]
*[[Rayman in popular culture]]
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]]

==Names in other languages==
{{names
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}}

==References==
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This is an edited render I made years ago, so it's not official

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List of notable Rayman fangames

2023-08-06T17:30:42Z

Misterfan2000:

'''Fangame''' is a term for unofficial video games that are based on a specific character or its universe, which have been created by enthusiasts skilled with game production tools or programming abilities. [[Rayman]] has a relatively large fanbase, only outnumbered by popular examples like Mario or Sonic, meaning fewer professional ''Rayman'' fangames have been created.

== List of fangames ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
! width="50" | '''Name'''
|| '''Developers'''
|| '''Genre'''
|| '''Framework'''
|| '''Programming'''
|| '''Platform'''
|| '''Version'''
! width="50" | '''Announced'''
|-
|| [[File:rotdlogo.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Revenge Of The Dark|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=5521]]
|| Adsolution & Pipann
|| Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Multiplatform
|| In Progress
|| 2009
|-
|| [[File:Logoraymanbubblenightmare.png|frameless|center|Rayman : Bubble Nightmare|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8059]]
|| SquizCat & LittleCutter
|| Platformer
|| UbiArt Framework / Game Maker
|| In progress
|| Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
|| In progress
|| 2011
|-
|| [[File:ECLIPSE.png|frameless|center|Eclipse|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=1917]]
|| Drolpiraat
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Demo 1.0; development on hold
|| 2007
|-
|| [[File:Rayman Lua transparent.png|frameless|center|Rayman Lua]]
|| FouadtjuhMaster
|| Platformer
|| LuaPlayer HM 7
|| Lua
|| PlayStation Portable
|| In progress
|| 2015
|-
||[[File:Logo zpseiyk977z.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Razorbeard's Vengeance|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=12241]]
|| Ray502
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2013
|-
||[[File:Rayman 2 the alternate side logo zpsnpcgnlvg.png|frameless|center|Rayman 2: The Alternate Side|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=25206]]
|| Ray502
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Demo 1.0
|| 2017
|-
|| [[File:FUS.png|frameless|center|Phoenixan: Fire Under Siege|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=906]]
|| Phoenixan
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Demo 3.1
|| 2005
|-
|| [[File:Rayman_PSP_Homebrew_small_white.png|frameless|center|Rayman PSP|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5881]]
|| Chilly Willy, PowerPatrick FouadtjuhMaster, Phoebius
|| Platformer
|| OldSchool Library
|| C using PSP SDK
|| PlayStation Portable
|| Build 20120106
|| 2009
|-
|| [[File:Logo_zps0b593f8d.png|frameless|center|Rayman The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=21543]]
|| Raymanni
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2012
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 3.5 Logo V2.png|frameless|Center|Rayman 3.5|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=26318]]
|| Lord Asdi
|| Platformer
|| Unity 5
|| C#
|| Windows, Linux
|| Demo V0.1
|| 2018
|-
|| [[File:Rayman25logonew.png|frameless|Center|Rayman 2.5|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=27636]]
|| Sir Rayland
|| Platformer
|| Unity 2018
|| C#
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2019
|-
|| [http://youtube.com/watch?v=eIaZFDgUq_c Rayman 1-II]
|| BNH89
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2008
|-
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9yLpRabYwc Rayman the Darkness]
|| TitanKämpfer
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Cancelled
|| 2008
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=6515 RayEngine]
|| Terminapor
|| Platformer
|| [3.0] Game Maker, [4.0b1+] SDL
|| [3.0] GML, [4.0b1+] C++, Lua
|| Windows
|| 4.0 beta 1
|| 2009
|-
|| Rayman Fangame
|| creampie9
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| 5.0 beta
|| 2009
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7002 Rayman Deluxe]
|| Betaman
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2011
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=6276 Rayman Doom]
|| MMMorshew
|| First-person shooter
|| id Tech 1
|| WadC
|| Cross-platform
|| Demo 1.0
|| 2010
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=6584 Rayman: Dark Era]
|| Hedgehog673
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2010
|-
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quYjJmTo8F8 Rayman DX]
|| SunFireHyena
|| Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2013
|-
|| [[File:Rayman-Redemption-logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman Redemption|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=26167]]
|| Raymanni
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2018
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74499 Rayman ReDesigner]
|| Raymanni
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2019
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 2 HD.jpg|frameless|center|Rayman 2 HD|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=25510]]
|| New Dawn Games
|| Platformer
|| Unreal Engine 4
|| Unreal + Blueprints, C++
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2019
|-
|| [[File:Rayman Cah-dventure.png|frameless|center|Rayman Cah-dventure|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74505]]
|| Marcoleric & .Hayabusa
|| Platformer
|| Godot 2.3
|| GDScript
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2020
|-
|| [[File:Rayman DB Logo 2.png|frameless|center|Rayman: The Dreamer's Boundary|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74644]]
|| mistercallumb
|| Platformer
|| Gamemaker Studio 2.1
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2020
|-
|| [[File:Rayman_Polokurse.png|300px|frameless|center|Rayman: Polokurse|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74556]]
|| [[User:Fat Frog Games|Fat Frog Games]]
|| Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 4 You.png|frameless|center|Rayman 4 You|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74594]]
|| Nestiboy99
|| Platformer
|| Construct 3
|| Construct Visual Programming SDK
|| Windows, HTML5, Mac and Linux
|| Released
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman Garden PLUS - Logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman Garden PLUS|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74599]]
|| Rayman Universe
|| Puzzle
|| Clickteam Fusion
|| Event Editor
|| Windows, J2ME
|| Released
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman_2_2D_Logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman 2 2D Version|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74618]]
|| DavidSosa
|| Platformer / Point N´ Click
|| Clickteam Fusion Developer
|| Event Editor
|| Windows, HTML5, Mac (Wine)
|| Demo 1.0, 3 levels.
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 3 DX logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman 3 HH DX|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74635]]
|| LunarRealm Games
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unreal Engine 4
|| C++ and Blueprints Visual Scripting
|| Windows
|| Cancelled
|| 2021
|-
||[[File:Rsol_logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Scepter of Lepyts|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=25903]]
|| Spinu2b & Unheard
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
||[[File:RaySNESlogoShad2.png|frameless|center|Rayman SNES Prototype Remake (Working Title)|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74693]]
|| Tape & ItzalDrake
|| Platformer
|| Clickteam Fusion Developer
|| Event Editor
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
||[[File:Rayman_MOTD.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Monsters of the Depths|link=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJn1yNqxOYjckFiVWBT-szA/videos]]
|| ItzDrify
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
||[[File:Rayman Out of Tune.jpg|frameless|center|Rayman: Out of Tune|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74763]]
|| ROOT Team
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unreal Engine 4
|| C++ and Blueprints Visual Scripting
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2022
|}

== List of expansion packs ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
|| '''Name'''
|| '''Authors'''
|| '''Heritage'''
|| '''Version'''
! width="50" | '''Announced'''
|-
|| [http://youtube.com/watch?v=XhetluNruCY Rayman Expansion: Welcome To Darkland]
|| Chacanger
|| ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', RayEngine
|| Unreleased
|| 2010
|}

== List of references ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
|| '''Name'''
|| '''Game'''
|| '''Developers'''
|| '''Contributors'''
|| '''Genre'''
|| '''Version'''
! width="50" | '''Announced'''
|-
|| World of Electoons
|| [http://s4.zetaboards.com/mkfusion/topic/7899923/1 Mushroom Kingdom Fusion]
|| Gladiacloud
|| Bloodgrey
|| Platformer
|| Unreleased
|| 2008
|}

== List of translations ==
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
|| '''Game'''
|| '''Language'''
|| '''Authors'''
|| '''Demonstration'''
|-
|| ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (PC)
|| Swedish
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5309 Carrot-master]
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGaBJUcnFs YouTube video + links]
|-
|| ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (PC)
|| Portuguese (Portugal)
|| [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/en/User:Haruka Haruka]
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laZaeia8aoM YouTube video + links]
|}

[[fr:Liste des fangames Rayman]]
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[[Category:Unlicensed games]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-11-14T15:40:00Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-11-14T15:39:37Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

File:OldlogoRayman3.png

2022-07-24T13:13:11Z

Misterfan2000: Misterfan2000 uploaded a new version of File:OldlogoRayman3.png

[[Category:Logos]]

File:Rayman 3 DX logo.png

2022-07-08T21:58:30Z

Misterfan2000: Misterfan2000 uploaded a new version of File:Rayman 3 DX logo.png

Rayman 3 (early production)

2022-06-10T07:07:44Z

Misterfan2000: /* Rayman 3 HD */

[[File:OldlogoRayman3.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman M]]'' font.]]
[[File:R3 LOGOBETA2.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' font.]]

''[[Rayman 3]]'' underwent numerous changes during its development. This page notes findings in regards to said changes in development, and early visual items, such as screenshots and artwork.

==Early development==
===''Rayman 2000''===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2000]]''

'''''Rayman 2000''''' was a video game project that would serve as a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Its development began shortly after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but was canceled. Several of its concepts were reused for ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Early designs===
[[File:Rayman-3-beta-000001.jpg|thumb|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Count Razoff|Razoff]], showing the early HUD (head-up display).]]

During the early production stage of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', early footage, screenshots and artwork show that development initially began with [[Rayman]] utilizing his design from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', as opposed to the new redesign that debuted with the final game. He also appeared in a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a yellow scarf and new shoes, and a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', with a yellow hood and his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' shoes, until he got to his final design.

Other early elements include unused areas, such as an [[Aquatic world|underwater level]], and differences with the HUD, which resembles the HUD of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' in some early screenshots. Some screenshots appear fairly similar to [[Rayman 3|the final game]], but still show some differences in aesthetic and lighting. There was also several kinds of [[Hoodlum]]s that were going to appear, but got scrapped from [[Rayman 3|the final game]].

===Ghost levels===
The third and fourth parts of [[the Bog of Murk]] appear to have originally been the same map, but ended up being separated. Both parts retained a prototype copy of the other where only a few gems are present, elements like [[meadowscrew]]s are non-functional, and there are no enemies or [[cage]]s. These areas can be accessed in-game with hacks or glitches.

===Debugging features===
There are two debugging features mistakenly left in the GameCube version of the game. The first one is in the first part of [[the Fairy Council]]: holding R + Start will cause [[Murfy]] to stop flying until the player lets go. The second is in the fourth part of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]]: pressing the same buttons will cause the text "Salle 01" (French for "Room 01") to appear in the bottom left of the screen. If the player then holds the R button and presses Up or Down on the D-Pad, the number can be changed up to 05. Holding R and pressing Left on the D-Pad will then cause [[Rayman]] to be teleported to a specific location, depending on what number was displayed.

<gallery>
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-1.jpg|[[Rayman]] battling [[Reflux]] in the [[Destiny Arena]].
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-2.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-3.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Bégoniax]]'s house.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-4.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3 early production.png|[[The Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000003.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].
Rayman-3-beta-000004.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]].
R3EarlyPW.png|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]] with the [[Vortex|Vortex powerup]].
Rayman-3-beta-000005.jpg|Debug mode.
Rayman-3-beta-000006.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
Rayman-3-beta-000007.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000008.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman-3-beta-000009.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-Hoodblaster.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-beta-000010.jpg|[[Rayman]] in an early version of [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
EarlyLOTLD.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3unknown.jpg|Screenshots of an unknown area that was scrapped.
</gallery>

==Scrapped story==
According to scrapped dialogues found in the beta demo's game files,<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3 - Scrapped Story'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6766&p=542889</ref> the early plot differed significantly from that of the final game. Notable differences are, among others:
*[[Murfy]] stayed with [[Rayman]] for a longer period.
*A character called Ludivine also provided advice to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]]. She could have been a [[Ludiv]].
*[[Clark]] appeared in the game.
*[[Hoodlum]]s could talk.
*[[Bonton]]s appeared in the game; one could be used to destroy a wooden door.
*[[Rayman]] had to get to the top of a volcano to obtain a [[Silver Lum]]. An early version of the [[flying hook]], called the Lum Ring, was required to cross a stream and continue towards the mountain.
*[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] use a gigantic bird called the [[wooglah]] to go to the [[Clearleaf Forest]] to [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]]. But when they fly over [[the Bog of Murk]], the [[wooglah]] becomes injured, forcing them to land. [[Globox]] decides to stay with the [[wooglah]] while [[Rayman]] seeks the able antidote to treat him. [[Murfy]] comes to meet [[Rayman]] and advises him to go ask [[Bégoniax]] to help him. [[Bégoniax]] has seen the [[wooglah]] when he was injured thanks to her magic mirror. She agrees to cure the [[wooglah]], provided [[Rayman]] brings her a beauty elixir that is hidden in [[The Bog of Murk|the swamps]].
*During the final battle, [[Rayman]] had to free the [[Leptys]] from [[Reflux]]'s control by breaking the mirrors directing magic rays towards him, and then destroy the sceptre by redirecting the four rays towards it.
*[[Plum]]s could be destroyed with a fully charged [[Telescopic fist|shot]], spilling sticky juice around and allowing [[Rayman]] to climb onto otherwise slippery surfaces.
*Permanent powers were obtained through [[Silver Lum]]s. Those powers included charging [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fists]] faster, shooting with both [[Telescopic fist|fists]] (bestowed by the ambidextrous [[Silver Lum]]), strafing, and a power called the Razibus allowing [[Rayman]] to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fists]] further as well as hit multiple enemies (in order to use this power, [[Rayman]] had to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] when crouching).
*The [[Super Helicopter]] power was obtained was obtained through [[Super Helicopter]] Lums.
*An early version of the [[Shock Rocket]] was obtained through Snipe Lums.

==Scrapped levels==
===[[Aquatic world]]===
[[File:Zaq.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Official artwork of the Zaq from the scrapped [[Aquatic world]].]]

''Main article: [[Aquatic world]]''

There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.

===[[Chess minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Chess minigame]]''

There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

===[[Xowar minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Xowar minigame]]''

The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

==Scrapped characters==
[[File:R3HH-ScrappedCreaturesConceptArt.jpg|thumb|500px|Concept art of creatures that did not make to the final version of the game.]]

===[[Bonton]]===
''Main article: [[Bonton]]''

A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Clark]]===
''Main article: [[Clark]]''

[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

===[[Glute]]===
''Main article: [[Glute]]''

A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Goaty]]===
[[File:Goaty Razoff R3.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A statue of [[Count Razoff|Razoff]] and the scrapped [[Goaty]].]]

''Main article: [[Goaty]]''

A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.

===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]''

One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.

===[[Hoodloon]]===
''Main article: [[Hoodloon]]''

Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].

===[[Hoover]]===
''Main article: [[Hoover]]''

A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.

===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
''Main article: [[Kagoubinôme]]''

A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.

===[[Ly]]===
''Main article: [[Ly]]''

[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.

===[[Muddibog]]===
[[File:Muddibog.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A [[Muddibog]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].]]

''Main article: [[Muddibog]]''

[[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, but a giant variant was scrapped.

===[[Murkin]]===
''Main article: [[Murkin]]''

[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.

===[[Scaleman]]===
''Main article: [[Scaleman]]''

[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Siamese Hoodlum]]''

A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.

===[[Snoot]]===
''Main article: [[Snoot]]''

A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.

===[[Snorty]]===
''Main article: [[Snorty]]''

The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].

===[[Wooglah]]===
''Main article: [[Wooglah]]''

A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.

===[[Xowar]]===
[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]

''Main article: [[Xowar]]''

The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].

===[[Zaq]]===
''Main article: [[Zaq]]''

The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
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==Scrapped objects==
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
''Main article: [[Lav-O-Matic]]''

The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Washing machine.jpg|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
Hoodlum Washing Machine.png|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
</gallery>

===[[Plum]] container===
An unused object that appeared to contain a [[plum]] was discovered by hacking the game.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Trap Plum 1.png|A beta object which could contain [[plum]]s.
Trap Plum 2.png|[[Rayman]] could [[Telescopic fist|shoot]] the object.
</gallery>

==E3 2002 prototype==
[[File:Rayman3EarlyLogo.png|thumb|Early Logo of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' found in the archives of the E3 2002 demo]]

On March 18, 2021, thanks to Project Deluge, many PlayStation 2 prototypes were found and leaked, including the 2002 E3 prototype of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' dated May 17, 2002.

The preservation website Hidden Palace played this prototype on its Twitch channel along with other prototypes,<ref>Twitch, ''Highlight: Project Deluge: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc'', https://www.twitch.tv/videos/957243402</ref> and later made them available for download on its website.<ref>Hidden Palace, ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (May 17, 2002 prototype)'', https://hiddenpalace.org/Rayman_3:_Hoodlum_Havoc_(May_17,_2002_prototype)</ref>

Through the use of export tools, several files have been discovered:
* Preliminary cinematics, including "The idyll of [[Bégoniax]] and [[Razoff]]", "[[Gumsi]]'s grandeur", "[[André]] tempts [[Reflux]]", "The [[Hoodlum]]s get organized" and "The Power of [[Leptys]]", all of them with [[Rayman]] using his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
* Sound files including old voices from [[Bégoniax]], [[Razoff]], [[Globox]], [[Rayman]] and the [[Hoodlum]]s.
* Textures dated to May 2002, including textures from [[Hoodlum]]s that did not make it to the final game, such as [[Kagalpha]] or [[Kagoubinôme]].
* Alternative [[Rayman]] textures using his second early design.
* Textures reminiscent of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', including textures of effects, worlds, [[Ly]], [[Clark]], [[Sam]] and [[Murfy]].
* Textures dated November 2000, including textures from the early [[Hoodlum]] designs, scrapped character textures and even scrapped world textures.

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Rayman3 2002demo1.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo2.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo3.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo11.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo14.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo16.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo24.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo22.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo21.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo20.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo19.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo18.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo15.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]] fights with [[Rayman]].
Rayman3 2002demo13.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo12.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo10.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo8.jpeg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[crown]]s in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo4.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo5.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo17.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo6.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo7.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
Rayman3 2002demo9.jpeg|[[Rayman]] fights [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman3 2002demo23.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
</gallery>

==2002 development build==
[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] user DandyGuy dumped a ''[[Rayman 3]]'' PlayStation 2 development disc online and it appears to be built on October 27, 2002. This build contains six levels each having a simple debug name and the build contains a few differences closely resembling the final game.

The level 'Intro. 10' is the first section of [[the Fairy Council]] with [[Murfy]] carrying [[Rayman]] with no arms, this version of the sections has a different voice for [[Murfy]] and he had different lines.
* Instead of "End Of Cinematic, Now it's time for some action" he says "You're Too Heavy, I'm Not Going To Hold Out Much Longer!",
* Instead of "Grab Those Red Things Okay?" he says "Grab The Red Lums, They're Bursting With Energy!"
* Instead of "Oh, No Here Comes Numbskull Again", he says "Ah Ha! A Hoodlum!"
* Instead of "Oooh, this place is crawlin’ with them." and "Aaah! They’re shootin’ at us! How original of them." he says "I Saw Everything, It's Their Chef, Andre, He Turns the Red Lums Into Hoodlums" and "If We Don't Stop Him, We'll Be Invaded!"
* Instead of "Ok, you did a little better, I'm going to reward you with your first parachute jump, parachute not included!" he says "We Shook Them Off, I'll See You On The Ground"
'SK8.00' is the debug name for the first [[Teensie Highway]] which has some minor differences compared to the final game.
* The landing sound effect when jumping from platform to platform uses the generic 'Boing!' sound.
* When jumping from platform to platform using 'X' the player gets rewarded with a bonus and a 'X2' score multiplier followed by the [[Shock Rocket]] sound effect playing in a loop.
* [[Rayman]] cheers on saying "Woohoo!" when jumping on platforms
* Some instruments in the soundtrack for the [[Teensie Highway]] are either missing or are raised or lowered in volume from the other instruments
* The final segment of the [[Teensie Highway]] has an ending music track that still remains in the final game but was left unused.
'Wood. 19' Contains two segments of [[Clearleaf Forest]], the first being the segment that introduces the player to the [[Shock Rocket]], and the following segment involving the same segment that was used in the 2002 demo.
* The [[Shock Rocket]] segment is missing cutscenes for finding the secret gems under the trap door and for opening each of the 3 steel doors. Instead [[Rayman]] just stays still for a couple of seconds.
* The hitting target sound effects uses those from [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] for [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in the final game instead of a wood breaking sound effect.
'MOOR. 60' Contains a segment from [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] where [[Rayman]] must free the 3 [[Teensie]]s and open the door to access the second [[Teensie doctor]].
* The level reuses ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
* The [[plum]] music is slightly altered containing more instruments
* The [[Teensie]]s had different voice actors and their dialogue was also shown in text.
* The level is also missing some music in the third quarter of the level
* The [[Hoodoo]]'s theme was completely different sounding dark and dramatic
* The [[Hoodstormer]] theme is also different sounding a bit silly
'Flash. 10' Contains the final segment of [[the Longest Shortcut]]
* The level shows an empty message box at the beginning
* [[Globox]] uses both French and English voices at the same time
* The entire level is missing music
* The cutscene involving the three [[Teensie doctor]]s is missing voices
'Tower .30' contains the final section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] and is almost exactly similar to its 2002 demo counterpart.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 Dev Main Menu.png|thumb|This is the level select screen when choosing out of the five levels offered
R3 Different Text Window.png|thumb|When playing the intro level, [[Murfy]] and the text references the HP orbs as [[Red Lum]]s
R3 Teensie Highway Dev Build.png|thumb|Jumping with cross enables a score multiplier
R3 TLOTLD 1.png|thumb|When freeing the second [[Teensie]], his dialogue is in a text box, possibly as a placeholder
R3 TLOTLD 2.png|thumb|Second of the [[Teensie]]'s dialogue in a text box
R3 TLOTLD 3.png|thumb|Outside the tower, the posts are using unmodified ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
</gallery>

=== Unused textures ===
Several unused textures can be found in the files.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Manual.png|An early design for the [[Manual]].
R3 Unused - Murfy.png|An early design for [[Murfy]], resembling his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
R3 Unused - Early Murfy + manual in raymap.png
</gallery>

The following textures are for an unused early menu, resembling that seen in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|GameBoy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1.png
R3 Unused - Menu2.png
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Here are the same menu textures, but with the alpha channel removed.

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==2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]==
[[File:R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|320px|thumb|right|Several of the enemies in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' including the scrapped [[Xowar]] appeared on this early PC version loading screen.]]

In 2002, some platinum copies of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' were bundled with a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] disc of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and these were identified with a sticker in the front cover. There were other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] games for PC that bundled the same [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] too, along with a few other [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] featuring different levels than the ones seen in the PlayStation 2 version. This [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] featured some differences:

* The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] features an earlier trailer with different music and some gameplay footage with notable differences, like fire textures from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman]] with the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design in the [[Leptys]] cutscene.
* The loading screens of the PC version is an earlier version of "The Usual Suspects", featuring [[Count Razoff]] and an older design of the [[Knaaren]], the [[Hoodboom]] and the [[Muddibog]].
* The loading screen of the PlayStation 2 version features a slot machine with a rotating 3D model of a [[Hoodmonger]]. A similar style of loading screen was used in the final version of ''[[Rayman M]]'' for the PlayStation 2.
* In Dangerous Game, the old appearance of the [[pigpot]]s can be seen.
* [[Rayman]] yells like Tarzan when he grabs a [[flying hook]] with the [[LockJaw]].
* [[Globox]] and [[André]] have different voices than the ones used in [[Rayman 3|the final version]].
* The lock target image is different.
* There is different music and sound effects than in the final version.
* The points given by some actions are different, like for example, a [[Jewel|green gem]] rewards the player with 100 points instead of 1500.

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R3 -Beta- Holy Sheet.jpg|When a player scores a number of points in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the words "Holy sheet" would initially appear on the screen.
R3 -Beta- Lock Target .jpg|The design of the lock target in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
R3 -Beta- Slot Machine.jpg|The PlayStation 2 loading screen from the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
R3 -Beta- Flag.jpg|This flag has been replaced by [[:File:HoodFlag.png|this one]] who represents the most common enemies from the game: the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
Pigpot.jpg|The previous design of the [[pigpot]]s.
</gallery>

===Dangerous Game===
This game mode is available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], released in 2002. It contains a sequence of the third section of the [[Clearleaf Forest]]. Many differences can be found between this version and the level of the final version. Some additional differences appear in the PlayStation 2 version. Like the musics played when [[Rayman]] is in fight with the [[Hoodlum]]s.
Before the first secret entrance of this sequence, it was initially expected that a flag representing the [[Hoodlum]] camp appeared, but it was instead replaced by a flag representing a [[Hoodmonger]]. In the PC version of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the [[pigpot]]s' previous design is used.

===[[Special Invaders]]===
[[File:SpecialInvaders-Arcade-R3HH-PC-TitleScreen.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Special Invaders]], as seen in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]

This game mode is also available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. It contains the third section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]]. Between the beta and final version of this section, the most striking differences are the sounds and musics. Some dialogs had not yet been added to the game, such as those of [[Globox]] and [[Rayman]] during the cinematic of the section. [[Globox]] does not call [[Rayman]] to get aboard his [[Armaguiddon]] but honk to get him. Also, he doesn't say anything about the enemies and do not compliment the buildings. But he is frightened at the sight of the stone gaps, when he's with [[Rayman]] in the room where they are located, [[Globox]] yells : "Ah! A mixer!". The name given to this game mode was finally used for a mini-game in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''. The name of this game mode refers to a classic, '' Space Invaders'.

===Trailer===
The trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] is different in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

For example, in the trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the old design of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s is used. Their design looks like the [[Hoodmonger]]'s one, but they wore chain mail and a kind of metal bulletproof vest.

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Dangerous Game.png|The logo for Dangerous Game.
Special Invaders.png|The logo for [[Special Invaders]].
Trailer.png|The logo for the trailer.
</gallery>

=== Assets ===
Some early game assets have been found in the files of the demos.

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Rayman 3 Early Logo.png|An early logo.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 1.png|An orange medallion.
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Rayman 3 Unused Arcade Menu Icon.png|Unused arcade menu icon.
Rayman 3 Unused Secret Icons.png|Unused secrets menu icons.
R3 Unused - Early Menu.png|This early menu is from the PlayStation 2 demo.
</gallery>

==Press kit from ''rayman3.com''==

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/75/Voiceovers_Release_Final.pdf Press release, December, 2002]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/2/25/DECreleaseFINAL.pdf Press release, December, 2003]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b1/Anatomy_of_a_Hero.pdf Anatomy of a Hero]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f1/FAQfinal-12-6.pdf FAQ]

===Logos included in the press kit===

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===Images===
<gallery>
BlackLumFAQ.png
ClearleafFAQ.png|[[Clearleaf Forest]]. Interestingly, the old design of the [[Hoodboom]] is found here.
DoctorFAQ.png|Early design for [[Roméo Patti]].
GloboxFAQ.png
HoodstylerFAQ.png|[[Hoodmonger Soldier]] with early textures.
RefluxFAQ.png|Other early design for [[Reflux]], now with white eyes.
</gallery>

== Unused minigames ==
In the PAL version of the GameCube version there exists unused Game Boy Advance ROMs for the minigames which would have the player connect their GameCube to their Game Boy Advance to play them. There are 3 of these ROMs, with the first one being an early version of the [[Mad Trax]] and [[Wheelis]] minigames, with early sprite artwork. The other two are completely unused and feature a different map and sprites.

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R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 1.png|The second minigame map
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 2.png|The third minigame map
R3 GCN - Early Mad Trax controls info.png|An early controls screen sprite for the first minigame
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigames controls info.png|The controls screen sprite for the second and third minigames
</gallery>

==''[[Rayman 3 HD]]''==
''Rayman 3 HD'' contains upscaled old textures from the E3 2002 archives.
<gallery>
R3HD Cinematic 1.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] riding on a [[Wooglah]].
R3HD Cinematic 2.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing a beta design for [[Bégoniax]].
R3HD Cinematic 3.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing some scenery in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
R3HD Cinematic 4.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Gumsi]] seemingly playing with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]].
R3HD Cinematic 5.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Reflux]] obtaining the power of the [[Leptys]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 1.png|[[Rayman]] with his Rayman 2 design.
R3 HD Unused Texture 2.png|An early design for [[Globox]], resembling his Rayman 2 design.
R3 HD Unused Texture 3.png|An early design for the [[Hoodmonger]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 4.png
</gallery>

==Screenshots==
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EarlyFC.jpg|An early screenshot of [[the Fairy Council]].
R3HH-FairyCouncil.jpg|An early version of [[the Fairy Council]].
Rayman3TheFairyCouncilBeta2.jpg|The second stage of [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyDOTK.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Hoodmonger]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
HHearly.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly2.jpg|The shooting range in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly3.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Heckler]] in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
Raymanfly.jpeg|[[Murfy]] with [[Rayman]] in [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyR3-FairyCouncil.jpg|[[Podocrock]]s in [[the Fairy Council]].
Go fish.jpg|[[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot which shows a map on the tree that was replaced with a wanted poster in the final version.
R3 ScrappedBog.jpg|A [[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot that features an early [[Stumbleboom]] design.
R3-Hoodblasters-attack-Rayman-from-airship.jpg|The second stage of [[Clearleaf Forest]].
Drinky.jpg|A screenshot of [[Clearleaf Forest]] that shows 3 [[pigpot]]s that are missing from the final game.
TOLearly.jpg|[[The Tower of the Leptys|Tower of the Leptys]] screenshot that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
TeensieHighwayBeta1.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]], located in [[the Fairy Council]].
TeensieHighwayBeta2.jpg|[[Rayman]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta3.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta4.jpg|Another look of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta5.jpg|The middle part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta6.jpg|[[Rayman]], a [[Teensie]], and [[Globox]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta7.jpg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta8.jpg|The transition to the third part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta9.jpg|The third part of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta10.jpg|More [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta11.jpg|The final part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
</gallery>

==Artwork==
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==Music==
In the PlayStation 2 version of the beta in Dangerous Game, only the first music of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s is used.

*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/151%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/153%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/154%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman%20~Under%20Fire~.mp3 The second old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/152%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger%20Officer.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/155%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/156%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Focused~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/157%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Frenzied~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvZHR7LkGw The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghLxch40GDg The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Trailer)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZM6o36HnnY The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFIg9TBfSQ The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Trailer)]
*[https://tcrf.net/Rayman_3_(GameCube) TCRF Page noting leftover beta content]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBIwLDP3pc&list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9CRIYkmrXal5rgsSefdLBj A playlist with IGN videos from unpublic demo]

==References==
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Rayman 3 (early production)

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[[File:OldlogoRayman3.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman M]]'' font.]]
[[File:R3 LOGOBETA2.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' font.]]

''[[Rayman 3]]'' underwent numerous changes during its development. This page notes findings in regards to said changes in development, and early visual items, such as screenshots and artwork.

==Early development==
===''Rayman 2000''===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2000]]''

'''''Rayman 2000''''' was a video game project that would serve as a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Its development began shortly after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but was canceled. Several of its concepts were reused for ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Early designs===
[[File:Rayman-3-beta-000001.jpg|thumb|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Count Razoff|Razoff]], showing the early HUD (head-up display).]]

During the early production stage of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', early footage, screenshots and artwork show that development initially began with [[Rayman]] utilizing his design from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', as opposed to the new redesign that debuted with the final game. He also appeared in a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a yellow scarf and new shoes, and a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', with a yellow hood and his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' shoes, until he got to his final design.

Other early elements include unused areas, such as an [[Aquatic world|underwater level]], and differences with the HUD, which resembles the HUD of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' in some early screenshots. Some screenshots appear fairly similar to [[Rayman 3|the final game]], but still show some differences in aesthetic and lighting. There was also several kinds of [[Hoodlum]]s that were going to appear, but got scrapped from [[Rayman 3|the final game]].

===Ghost levels===
The third and fourth parts of [[the Bog of Murk]] appear to have originally been the same map, but ended up being separated. Both parts retained a prototype copy of the other where only a few gems are present, elements like [[meadowscrew]]s are non-functional, and there are no enemies or [[cage]]s. These areas can be accessed in-game with hacks or glitches.

===Debugging features===
There are two debugging features mistakenly left in the GameCube version of the game. The first one is in the first part of [[the Fairy Council]]: holding R + Start will cause [[Murfy]] to stop flying until the player lets go. The second is in the fourth part of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]]: pressing the same buttons will cause the text "Salle 01" (French for "Room 01") to appear in the bottom left of the screen. If the player then holds the R button and presses Up or Down on the D-Pad, the number can be changed up to 05. Holding R and pressing Left on the D-Pad will then cause [[Rayman]] to be teleported to a specific location, depending on what number was displayed.

<gallery>
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-1.jpg|[[Rayman]] battling [[Reflux]] in the [[Destiny Arena]].
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-2.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-3.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Bégoniax]]'s house.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-4.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3 early production.png|[[The Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000003.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].
Rayman-3-beta-000004.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]].
R3EarlyPW.png|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]] with the [[Vortex|Vortex powerup]].
Rayman-3-beta-000005.jpg|Debug mode.
Rayman-3-beta-000006.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
Rayman-3-beta-000007.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000008.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman-3-beta-000009.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-Hoodblaster.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-beta-000010.jpg|[[Rayman]] in an early version of [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
EarlyLOTLD.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3unknown.jpg|Screenshots of an unknown area that was scrapped.
</gallery>

==Scrapped story==
According to scrapped dialogues found in the beta demo's game files,<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3 - Scrapped Story'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6766&p=542889</ref> the early plot differed significantly from that of the final game. Notable differences are, among others:
*[[Murfy]] stayed with [[Rayman]] for a longer period.
*A character called Ludivine also provided advice to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]]. She could have been a [[Ludiv]].
*[[Clark]] appeared in the game.
*[[Hoodlum]]s could talk.
*[[Bonton]]s appeared in the game; one could be used to destroy a wooden door.
*[[Rayman]] had to get to the top of a volcano to obtain a [[Silver Lum]]. An early version of the [[flying hook]], called the Lum Ring, was required to cross a stream and continue towards the mountain.
*[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] use a gigantic bird called the [[wooglah]] to go to the [[Clearleaf Forest]] to [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]]. But when they fly over [[the Bog of Murk]], the [[wooglah]] becomes injured, forcing them to land. [[Globox]] decides to stay with the [[wooglah]] while [[Rayman]] seeks the able antidote to treat him. [[Murfy]] comes to meet [[Rayman]] and advises him to go ask [[Bégoniax]] to help him. [[Bégoniax]] has seen the [[wooglah]] when he was injured thanks to her magic mirror. She agrees to cure the [[wooglah]], provided [[Rayman]] brings her a beauty elixir that is hidden in [[The Bog of Murk|the swamps]].
*During the final battle, [[Rayman]] had to free the [[Leptys]] from [[Reflux]]'s control by breaking the mirrors directing magic rays towards him, and then destroy the sceptre by redirecting the four rays towards it.
*[[Plum]]s could be destroyed with a fully charged [[Telescopic fist|shot]], spilling sticky juice around and allowing [[Rayman]] to climb onto otherwise slippery surfaces.
*Permanent powers were obtained through [[Silver Lum]]s. Those powers included charging [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fists]] faster, shooting with both [[Telescopic fist|fists]] (bestowed by the ambidextrous [[Silver Lum]]), strafing, and a power called the Razibus allowing [[Rayman]] to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fists]] further as well as hit multiple enemies (in order to use this power, [[Rayman]] had to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] when crouching).
*The [[Super Helicopter]] power was obtained was obtained through [[Super Helicopter]] Lums.
*An early version of the [[Shock Rocket]] was obtained through Snipe Lums.

==Scrapped levels==
===[[Aquatic world]]===
[[File:Zaq.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Official artwork of the Zaq from the scrapped [[Aquatic world]].]]

''Main article: [[Aquatic world]]''

There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.

===[[Chess minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Chess minigame]]''

There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

===[[Xowar minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Xowar minigame]]''

The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

==Scrapped characters==
[[File:R3HH-ScrappedCreaturesConceptArt.jpg|thumb|500px|Concept art of creatures that did not make to the final version of the game.]]

===[[Bonton]]===
''Main article: [[Bonton]]''

A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Clark]]===
''Main article: [[Clark]]''

[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

===[[Glute]]===
''Main article: [[Glute]]''

A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Goaty]]===
[[File:Goaty Razoff R3.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A statue of [[Count Razoff|Razoff]] and the scrapped [[Goaty]].]]

''Main article: [[Goaty]]''

A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.

===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]''

One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.

===[[Hoodloon]]===
''Main article: [[Hoodloon]]''

Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].

===[[Hoover]]===
''Main article: [[Hoover]]''

A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.

===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
''Main article: [[Kagoubinôme]]''

A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.

===[[Ly]]===
''Main article: [[Ly]]''

[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.

===[[Muddibog]]===
[[File:Muddibog.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A [[Muddibog]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].]]

''Main article: [[Muddibog]]''

[[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, but a giant variant was scrapped.

===[[Murkin]]===
''Main article: [[Murkin]]''

[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.

===[[Scaleman]]===
''Main article: [[Scaleman]]''

[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Siamese Hoodlum]]''

A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.

===[[Snoot]]===
''Main article: [[Snoot]]''

A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.

===[[Snorty]]===
''Main article: [[Snorty]]''

The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].

===[[Wooglah]]===
''Main article: [[Wooglah]]''

A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.

===[[Xowar]]===
[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]

''Main article: [[Xowar]]''

The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].

===[[Zaq]]===
''Main article: [[Zaq]]''

The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
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==Scrapped objects==
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
''Main article: [[Lav-O-Matic]]''

The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Washing machine.jpg|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
Hoodlum Washing Machine.png|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
</gallery>

===[[Plum]] container===
An unused object that appeared to contain a [[plum]] was discovered by hacking the game.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Trap Plum 1.png|A beta object which could contain [[plum]]s.
Trap Plum 2.png|[[Rayman]] could [[Telescopic fist|shoot]] the object.
</gallery>

==E3 2002 prototype==
[[File:Rayman3EarlyLogo.png|thumb|Early Logo of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' found in the archives of the E3 2002 demo]]

On March 18, 2021, thanks to Project Deluge, many PlayStation 2 prototypes were found and leaked, including the 2002 E3 prototype of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' dated May 17, 2002.

The preservation website Hidden Palace played this prototype on its Twitch channel along with other prototypes,<ref>Twitch, ''Highlight: Project Deluge: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc'', https://www.twitch.tv/videos/957243402</ref> and later made them available for download on its website.<ref>Hidden Palace, ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (May 17, 2002 prototype)'', https://hiddenpalace.org/Rayman_3:_Hoodlum_Havoc_(May_17,_2002_prototype)</ref>

Through the use of export tools, several files have been discovered:
* Preliminary cinematics, including "The idyll of [[Bégoniax]] and [[Razoff]]", "[[Gumsi]]'s grandeur", "[[André]] tempts [[Reflux]]", "The [[Hoodlum]]s get organized" and "The Power of [[Leptys]]", all of them with [[Rayman]] using his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
* Sound files including old voices from [[Bégoniax]], [[Razoff]], [[Globox]], [[Rayman]] and the [[Hoodlum]]s.
* Textures dated to May 2002, including textures from [[Hoodlum]]s that did not make it to the final game, such as [[Kagalpha]] or [[Kagoubinôme]].
* Alternative [[Rayman]] textures using his second early design.
* Textures reminiscent of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', including textures of effects, worlds, [[Ly]], [[Clark]], [[Sam]] and [[Murfy]].
* Textures dated November 2000, including textures from the early [[Hoodlum]] designs, scrapped character textures and even scrapped world textures.

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Rayman3 2002demo1.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo2.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo3.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo11.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo14.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo16.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo24.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo22.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo21.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo20.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo19.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo18.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo15.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]] fights with [[Rayman]].
Rayman3 2002demo13.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo12.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo10.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo8.jpeg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[crown]]s in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo4.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo5.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo17.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo6.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo7.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
Rayman3 2002demo9.jpeg|[[Rayman]] fights [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman3 2002demo23.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
</gallery>

==2002 development build==
[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] user DandyGuy dumped a ''[[Rayman 3]]'' PlayStation 2 development disc online and it appears to be built on October 27, 2002. This build contains six levels each having a simple debug name and the build contains a few differences closely resembling the final game.

The level 'Intro. 10' is the first section of [[the Fairy Council]] with [[Murfy]] carrying [[Rayman]] with no arms, this version of the sections has a different voice for [[Murfy]] and he had different lines.
* Instead of "End Of Cinematic, Now it's time for some action" he says "You're Too Heavy, I'm Not Going To Hold Out Much Longer!",
* Instead of "Grab Those Red Things Okay?" he says "Grab The Red Lums, They're Bursting With Energy!"
* Instead of "Oh, No Here Comes Numbskull Again", he says "Ah Ha! A Hoodlum!"
* Instead of "Oooh, this place is crawlin’ with them." and "Aaah! They’re shootin’ at us! How original of them." he says "I Saw Everything, It's Their Chef, Andre, He Turns the Red Lums Into Hoodlums" and "If We Don't Stop Him, We'll Be Invaded!"
* Instead of "Ok, you did a little better, I'm going to reward you with your first parachute jump, parachute not included!" he says "We Shook Them Off, I'll See You On The Ground"
'SK8.00' is the debug name for the first [[Teensie Highway]] which has some minor differences compared to the final game.
* The landing sound effect when jumping from platform to platform uses the generic 'Boing!' sound.
* When jumping from platform to platform using 'X' the player gets rewarded with a bonus and a 'X2' score multiplier followed by the [[Shock Rocket]] sound effect playing in a loop.
* [[Rayman]] cheers on saying "Woohoo!" when jumping on platforms
* Some instruments in the soundtrack for the [[Teensie Highway]] are either missing or are raised or lowered in volume from the other instruments
* The final segment of the [[Teensie Highway]] has an ending music track that still remains in the final game but was left unused.
'Wood. 19' Contains two segments of [[Clearleaf Forest]], the first being the segment that introduces the player to the [[Shock Rocket]], and the following segment involving the same segment that was used in the 2002 demo.
* The [[Shock Rocket]] segment is missing cutscenes for finding the secret gems under the trap door and for opening each of the 3 steel doors. Instead [[Rayman]] just stays still for a couple of seconds.
* The hitting target sound effects uses those from [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] for [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in the final game instead of a wood breaking sound effect.
'MOOR. 60' Contains a segment from [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] where [[Rayman]] must free the 3 [[Teensie]]s and open the door to access the second [[Teensie doctor]].
* The level reuses ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
* The [[plum]] music is slightly altered containing more instruments
* The [[Teensie]]s had different voice actors and their dialogue was also shown in text.
* The level is also missing some music in the third quarter of the level
* The [[Hoodoo]]'s theme was completely different sounding dark and dramatic
* The [[Hoodstormer]] theme is also different sounding a bit silly
'Flash. 10' Contains the final segment of [[the Longest Shortcut]]
* The level shows an empty message box at the beginning
* [[Globox]] uses both French and English voices at the same time
* The entire level is missing music
* The cutscene involving the three [[Teensie doctor]]s is missing voices
'Tower .30' contains the final section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] and is almost exactly similar to its 2002 demo counterpart.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 Dev Main Menu.png|thumb|This is the level select screen when choosing out of the five levels offered
R3 Different Text Window.png|thumb|When playing the intro level, [[Murfy]] and the text references the HP orbs as [[Red Lum]]s
R3 Teensie Highway Dev Build.png|thumb|Jumping with cross enables a score multiplier
R3 TLOTLD 1.png|thumb|When freeing the second [[Teensie]], his dialogue is in a text box, possibly as a placeholder
R3 TLOTLD 2.png|thumb|Second of the [[Teensie]]'s dialogue in a text box
R3 TLOTLD 3.png|thumb|Outside the tower, the posts are using unmodified ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
</gallery>

=== Unused textures ===
Several unused textures can be found in the files.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Manual.png|An early design for the [[Manual]].
R3 Unused - Murfy.png|An early design for [[Murfy]], resembling his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
R3 Unused - Early Murfy + manual in raymap.png
</gallery>

The following textures are for an unused early menu, resembling that seen in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|GameBoy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1.png
R3 Unused - Menu2.png
R3 Unused - Menu3.png
R3 Unused - Menu4.png
</gallery>

Here are the same menu textures, but with the alpha channel removed.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu2 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu3 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu4 (no alpha).png
</gallery>

==2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]==
[[File:R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|320px|thumb|right|Several of the enemies in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' including the scrapped [[Xowar]] appeared on this early PC version loading screen.]]

In 2002, some platinum copies of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' were bundled with a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] disc of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and these were identified with a sticker in the front cover. There were other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] games for PC that bundled the same [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] too, along with a few other [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] featuring different levels than the ones seen in the PlayStation 2 version. This [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] featured some differences:

* The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] features an earlier trailer with different music and some gameplay footage with notable differences, like fire textures from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman]] with the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design in the [[Leptys]] cutscene.
* The loading screens of the PC version is an earlier version of "The Usual Suspects", featuring [[Count Razoff]] and an older design of the [[Knaaren]], the [[Hoodboom]] and the [[Muddibog]].
* The loading screen of the PlayStation 2 version features a slot machine with a rotating 3D model of a [[Hoodmonger]]. A similar style of loading screen was used in the final version of ''[[Rayman M]]'' for the PlayStation 2.
* In Dangerous Game, the old appearance of the [[pigpot]]s can be seen.
* [[Rayman]] yells like Tarzan when he grabs a [[flying hook]] with the [[LockJaw]].
* [[Globox]] and [[André]] have different voices than the ones used in [[Rayman 3|the final version]].
* The lock target image is different.
* There is different music and sound effects than in the final version.
* The points given by some actions are different, like for example, a [[Jewel|green gem]] rewards the player with 100 points instead of 1500.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 -Beta- Holy Sheet.jpg|When a player scores a number of points in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the words "Holy sheet" would initially appear on the screen.
R3 -Beta- Lock Target .jpg|The design of the lock target in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
R3 -Beta- Slot Machine.jpg|The PlayStation 2 loading screen from the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
R3 -Beta- Flag.jpg|This flag has been replaced by [[:File:HoodFlag.png|this one]] who represents the most common enemies from the game: the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
Pigpot.jpg|The previous design of the [[pigpot]]s.
</gallery>

===Dangerous Game===
This game mode is available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], released in 2002. It contains a sequence of the third section of the [[Clearleaf Forest]]. Many differences can be found between this version and the level of the final version. Some additional differences appear in the PlayStation 2 version. Like the musics played when [[Rayman]] is in fight with the [[Hoodlum]]s.
Before the first secret entrance of this sequence, it was initially expected that a flag representing the [[Hoodlum]] camp appeared, but it was instead replaced by a flag representing a [[Hoodmonger]]. In the PC version of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the [[pigpot]]s' previous design is used.

===[[Special Invaders]]===
[[File:SpecialInvaders-Arcade-R3HH-PC-TitleScreen.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Special Invaders]], as seen in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]

This game mode is also available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. It contains the third section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]]. Between the beta and final version of this section, the most striking differences are the sounds and musics. Some dialogs had not yet been added to the game, such as those of [[Globox]] and [[Rayman]] during the cinematic of the section. [[Globox]] does not call [[Rayman]] to get aboard his [[Armaguiddon]] but honk to get him. Also, he doesn't say anything about the enemies and do not compliment the buildings. But he is frightened at the sight of the stone gaps, when he's with [[Rayman]] in the room where they are located, [[Globox]] yells : "Ah! A mixer!". The name given to this game mode was finally used for a mini-game in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''. The name of this game mode refers to a classic, '' Space Invaders'.

===Trailer===
The trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] is different in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

For example, in the trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the old design of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s is used. Their design looks like the [[Hoodmonger]]'s one, but they wore chain mail and a kind of metal bulletproof vest.

<gallery>
Dangerous Game.png|The logo for Dangerous Game.
Special Invaders.png|The logo for [[Special Invaders]].
Trailer.png|The logo for the trailer.
</gallery>

=== Assets ===
Some early game assets have been found in the files of the demos.

<gallery>
Rayman 3 Early Logo.png|An early logo.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 1.png|An orange medallion.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 2.png
Rayman 3 Unused Arcade Menu Icon.png|Unused arcade menu icon.
Rayman 3 Unused Secret Icons.png|Unused secrets menu icons.
R3 Unused - Early Menu.png|This early menu is from the PlayStation 2 demo.
</gallery>

==Press kit from ''rayman3.com''==

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/75/Voiceovers_Release_Final.pdf Press release, December, 2002]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/2/25/DECreleaseFINAL.pdf Press release, December, 2003]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b1/Anatomy_of_a_Hero.pdf Anatomy of a Hero]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f1/FAQfinal-12-6.pdf FAQ]

===Logos included in the press kit===

<gallery>
R3 LOGOBETA3.png
R3 FNL.png
</gallery>

===Images===
<gallery>
BlackLumFAQ.png
ClearleafFAQ.png|[[Clearleaf Forest]]. Interestingly, the old design of the [[Hoodboom]] is found here.
DoctorFAQ.png|Early design for [[Roméo Patti]].
GloboxFAQ.png
HoodstylerFAQ.png|[[Hoodmonger Soldier]] with early textures.
RefluxFAQ.png|Other early design for [[Reflux]], now with white eyes.
</gallery>

== Unused minigames ==
In the PAL version of the GameCube version there exists unused Game Boy Advance ROMs for the minigames which would have the player connect their GameCube to their Game Boy Advance to play them. There are 3 of these ROMs, with the first one being an early version of the [[Mad Trax]] and [[Wheelis]] minigames, with early sprite artwork. The other two are completely unused and feature a different map and sprites.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px">
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 1.png|The second minigame map
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 2.png|The third minigame map
R3 GCN - Early Mad Trax controls info.png|An early controls screen sprite for the first minigame
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigames controls info.png|The controls screen sprite for the second and third minigames
</gallery>

==''[[Rayman 3 HD]]''==
''Rayman 3 HD'' contains upscaled old textures from the E3 2002 archives.
<gallery>
R3HD Cinematic 1.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] riding on a [[Wooglah]].
R3HD Cinematic 2.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing a beta design for [[Bégoniax]].
R3HD Cinematic 3.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing some scenery in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
R3HD Cinematic 4.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Gumsi]] seemingly playing with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]].
R3HD Cinematic 5.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Reflux]] obtaining the power of the [[Leptys]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 1.png|[[Rayman]] with his Rayman 2 design, .
R3 HD Unused Texture 2.png|An early design for[[Globox]], resembling his Rayman 2 design.
R3 HD Unused Texture 3.png|An early design for the [[Hoodmonger]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 4.png
</gallery>

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
R3-EarlyScreenshot1.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot2.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot3.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot4.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot5.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot6.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot7.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot8.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot9.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot10.jpg
EarlyFC.jpg|An early screenshot of [[the Fairy Council]].
R3HH-FairyCouncil.jpg|An early version of [[the Fairy Council]].
Rayman3TheFairyCouncilBeta2.jpg|The second stage of [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyDOTK.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Hoodmonger]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
HHearly.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly2.jpg|The shooting range in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly3.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Heckler]] in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
Raymanfly.jpeg|[[Murfy]] with [[Rayman]] in [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyR3-FairyCouncil.jpg|[[Podocrock]]s in [[the Fairy Council]].
Go fish.jpg|[[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot which shows a map on the tree that was replaced with a wanted poster in the final version.
R3 ScrappedBog.jpg|A [[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot that features an early [[Stumbleboom]] design.
R3-Hoodblasters-attack-Rayman-from-airship.jpg|The second stage of [[Clearleaf Forest]].
Drinky.jpg|A screenshot of [[Clearleaf Forest]] that shows 3 [[pigpot]]s that are missing from the final game.
TOLearly.jpg|[[The Tower of the Leptys|Tower of the Leptys]] screenshot that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
TeensieHighwayBeta1.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]], located in [[the Fairy Council]].
TeensieHighwayBeta2.jpg|[[Rayman]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta3.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta4.jpg|Another look of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta5.jpg|The middle part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta6.jpg|[[Rayman]], a [[Teensie]], and [[Globox]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta7.jpg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta8.jpg|The transition to the third part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta9.jpg|The third part of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta10.jpg|More [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta11.jpg|The final part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
</gallery>

==Artwork==
<gallery>
Concept 1.jpeg
Concept 2.jpeg
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Concept 9.jpeg
Concept 10.jpeg
Concept 11.jpeg
Test pub 1.jpeg
Test pub 2.jpeg
Test pub 3.jpeg
R3HH-EarlyKnaarenConceptArt.jpg
EarlyPowerupConceptArt.jpg
Rayman3_conceptart1.jpg
Test rayman 3D.jpg
Crystal.png
Concept Forest 1.jpg
forêt.png
Concept Forest 2.jpg
Resting under a mushroom.png
Concept Forest 5.jpg
Concept Forest 6.jpg
Concept Forest 8.jpg
Waterfall.png
Concept LOTLD 1.jpg
Concept LOTLD 2.jpg
Concept LOTLD 3.jpg
Concept LOTLD 4.jpg
Concept_Forest_4.jpg
Concept_Forest_3.jpg
Concept Forest 3 Colorless.png
Razoff Fireplace.png
Cave.png
Cathedral.jpg
R3DOTKartwork.png
Concept_DOTK_1.jpg
Concept_DOTK_2.jpg
Destiny Arena Concept Art.png
Knaaren Architecture.png
Concept DOTK 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 1.jpg
Concept HHQ 2.jpg
Concept HHQ 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 4.jpg
Concept HHQ 5.jpg
Concept HHQ 6.jpg
Concept HHQ 7.jpg
GloboxConceptArt.jpg
RaymanNewDesign1.jpg
RaymanNewDesign2.jpg
RaymanNewDesign3.jpg
RaymanNewDesign4.jpg
RaymanNewDesign5.jpg
RaymanNewDesign6.jpg
Raymanpose2.jpeg
Raymanpose1.jpeg
RaymanOnAGiantFruit.jpg
</gallery>

==Music==
In the PlayStation 2 version of the beta in Dangerous Game, only the first music of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s is used.

*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/151%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/153%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/154%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman%20~Under%20Fire~.mp3 The second old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/152%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger%20Officer.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/155%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/156%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Focused~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/157%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Frenzied~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvZHR7LkGw The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghLxch40GDg The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Trailer)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZM6o36HnnY The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFIg9TBfSQ The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Trailer)]
*[https://tcrf.net/Rayman_3_(GameCube) TCRF Page noting leftover beta content]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBIwLDP3pc&list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9CRIYkmrXal5rgsSefdLBj A playlist with IGN videos from unpublic demo]

==References==
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[[File:OldlogoRayman3.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman M]]'' font.]]
[[File:R3 LOGOBETA2.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' font.]]

''[[Rayman 3]]'' underwent numerous changes during its development. This page notes findings in regards to said changes in development, and early visual items, such as screenshots and artwork.

==Early development==
===''Rayman 2000''===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2000]]''

'''''Rayman 2000''''' was a video game project that would serve as a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Its development began shortly after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but was canceled. Several of its concepts were reused for ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Early designs===
[[File:Rayman-3-beta-000001.jpg|thumb|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Count Razoff|Razoff]], showing the early HUD (head-up display).]]

During the early production stage of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', early footage, screenshots and artwork show that development initially began with [[Rayman]] utilizing his design from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', as opposed to the new redesign that debuted with the final game. He also appeared in a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a yellow scarf and new shoes, and a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', with a yellow hood and his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' shoes, until he got to his final design.

Other early elements include unused areas, such as an [[Aquatic world|underwater level]], and differences with the HUD, which resembles the HUD of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' in some early screenshots. Some screenshots appear fairly similar to [[Rayman 3|the final game]], but still show some differences in aesthetic and lighting. There was also several kinds of [[Hoodlum]]s that were going to appear, but got scrapped from [[Rayman 3|the final game]].

===Ghost levels===
The third and fourth parts of [[the Bog of Murk]] appear to have originally been the same map, but ended up being separated. Both parts retained a prototype copy of the other where only a few gems are present, elements like [[meadowscrew]]s are non-functional, and there are no enemies or [[cage]]s. These areas can be accessed in-game with hacks or glitches.

===Debugging features===
There are two debugging features mistakenly left in the GameCube version of the game. The first one is in the first part of [[the Fairy Council]]: holding R + Start will cause [[Murfy]] to stop flying until the player lets go. The second is in the fourth part of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]]: pressing the same buttons will cause the text "Salle 01" (French for "Room 01") to appear in the bottom left of the screen. If the player then holds the R button and presses Up or Down on the D-Pad, the number can be changed up to 05. Holding R and pressing Left on the D-Pad will then cause [[Rayman]] to be teleported to a specific location, depending on what number was displayed.

<gallery>
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-1.jpg|[[Rayman]] battling [[Reflux]] in the [[Destiny Arena]].
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-2.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-3.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Bégoniax]]'s house.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-4.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3 early production.png|[[The Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000003.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].
Rayman-3-beta-000004.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]].
R3EarlyPW.png|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]] with the [[Vortex|Vortex powerup]].
Rayman-3-beta-000005.jpg|Debug mode.
Rayman-3-beta-000006.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
Rayman-3-beta-000007.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000008.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman-3-beta-000009.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-Hoodblaster.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-beta-000010.jpg|[[Rayman]] in an early version of [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
EarlyLOTLD.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3unknown.jpg|Screenshots of an unknown area that was scrapped.
</gallery>

==Scrapped story==
According to scrapped dialogues found in the beta demo's game files,<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3 - Scrapped Story'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6766&p=542889</ref> the early plot differed significantly from that of the final game. Notable differences are, among others:
*[[Murfy]] stayed with [[Rayman]] for a longer period.
*A character called Ludivine also provided advice to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]]. She could have been a [[Ludiv]].
*[[Clark]] appeared in the game.
*[[Hoodlum]]s could talk.
*[[Bonton]]s appeared in the game; one could be used to destroy a wooden door.
*[[Rayman]] had to get to the top of a volcano to obtain a [[Silver Lum]]. An early version of the [[flying hook]], called the Lum Ring, was required to cross a stream and continue towards the mountain.
*[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] use a gigantic bird called the [[wooglah]] to go to the [[Clearleaf Forest]] to [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]]. But when they fly over [[the Bog of Murk]], the [[wooglah]] becomes injured, forcing them to land. [[Globox]] decides to stay with the [[wooglah]] while [[Rayman]] seeks the able antidote to treat him. [[Murfy]] comes to meet [[Rayman]] and advises him to go ask [[Bégoniax]] to help him. [[Bégoniax]] has seen the [[wooglah]] when he was injured thanks to her magic mirror. She agrees to cure the [[wooglah]], provided [[Rayman]] brings her a beauty elixir that is hidden in [[The Bog of Murk|the swamps]].
*During the final battle, [[Rayman]] had to free the [[Leptys]] from [[Reflux]]'s control by breaking the mirrors directing magic rays towards him, and then destroy the sceptre by redirecting the four rays towards it.
*[[Plum]]s could be destroyed with a fully charged [[Telescopic fist|shot]], spilling sticky juice around and allowing [[Rayman]] to climb onto otherwise slippery surfaces.
*Permanent powers were obtained through [[Silver Lum]]s. Those powers included charging [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fists]] faster, shooting with both [[Telescopic fist|fists]] (bestowed by the ambidextrous [[Silver Lum]]), strafing, and a power called the Razibus allowing [[Rayman]] to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fists]] further as well as hit multiple enemies (in order to use this power, [[Rayman]] had to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] when crouching).
*The [[Super Helicopter]] power was obtained was obtained through [[Super Helicopter]] Lums.
*An early version of the [[Shock Rocket]] was obtained through Snipe Lums.

==Scrapped levels==
===[[Aquatic world]]===
[[File:Zaq.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Official artwork of the Zaq from the scrapped [[Aquatic world]].]]

''Main article: [[Aquatic world]]''

There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.

===[[Chess minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Chess minigame]]''

There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

===[[Xowar minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Xowar minigame]]''

The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

==Scrapped characters==
[[File:R3HH-ScrappedCreaturesConceptArt.jpg|thumb|500px|Concept art of creatures that did not make to the final version of the game.]]

===[[Bonton]]===
''Main article: [[Bonton]]''

A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Clark]]===
''Main article: [[Clark]]''

[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

===[[Glute]]===
''Main article: [[Glute]]''

A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Goaty]]===
[[File:Goaty Razoff R3.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A statue of [[Count Razoff|Razoff]] and the scrapped [[Goaty]].]]

''Main article: [[Goaty]]''

A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.

===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]''

One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.

===[[Hoodloon]]===
''Main article: [[Hoodloon]]''

Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].

===[[Hoover]]===
''Main article: [[Hoover]]''

A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.

===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
''Main article: [[Kagoubinôme]]''

A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.

===[[Ly]]===
''Main article: [[Ly]]''

[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.

===[[Muddibog]]===
[[File:Muddibog.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A [[Muddibog]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].]]

''Main article: [[Muddibog]]''

[[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, but a giant variant was scrapped.

===[[Murkin]]===
''Main article: [[Murkin]]''

[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.

===[[Scaleman]]===
''Main article: [[Scaleman]]''

[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Siamese Hoodlum]]''

A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.

===[[Snoot]]===
''Main article: [[Snoot]]''

A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.

===[[Snorty]]===
''Main article: [[Snorty]]''

The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].

===[[Wooglah]]===
''Main article: [[Wooglah]]''

A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.

===[[Xowar]]===
[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]

''Main article: [[Xowar]]''

The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].

===[[Zaq]]===
''Main article: [[Zaq]]''

The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
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==Scrapped objects==
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
''Main article: [[Lav-O-Matic]]''

The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Washing machine.jpg|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
Hoodlum Washing Machine.png|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
</gallery>

===[[Plum]] container===
An unused object that appeared to contain a [[plum]] was discovered by hacking the game.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Trap Plum 1.png|A beta object which could contain [[plum]]s.
Trap Plum 2.png|[[Rayman]] could [[Telescopic fist|shoot]] the object.
</gallery>

==E3 2002 prototype==
[[File:Rayman3EarlyLogo.png|thumb|Early Logo of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' found in the archives of the E3 2002 demo]]

On March 18, 2021, thanks to Project Deluge, many PlayStation 2 prototypes were found and leaked, including the 2002 E3 prototype of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' dated May 17, 2002.

The preservation website Hidden Palace played this prototype on its Twitch channel along with other prototypes,<ref>Twitch, ''Highlight: Project Deluge: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc'', https://www.twitch.tv/videos/957243402</ref> and later made them available for download on its website.<ref>Hidden Palace, ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (May 17, 2002 prototype)'', https://hiddenpalace.org/Rayman_3:_Hoodlum_Havoc_(May_17,_2002_prototype)</ref>

Through the use of export tools, several files have been discovered:
* Preliminary cinematics, including "The idyll of [[Bégoniax]] and [[Razoff]]", "[[Gumsi]]'s grandeur", "[[André]] tempts [[Reflux]]", "The [[Hoodlum]]s get organized" and "The Power of [[Leptys]]", all of them with [[Rayman]] using his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
* Sound files including old voices from [[Bégoniax]], [[Razoff]], [[Globox]], [[Rayman]] and the [[Hoodlum]]s.
* Textures dated to May 2002, including textures from [[Hoodlum]]s that did not make it to the final game, such as [[Kagalpha]] or [[Kagoubinôme]].
* Alternative [[Rayman]] textures using his second early design.
* Textures reminiscent of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', including textures of effects, worlds, [[Ly]], [[Clark]], [[Sam]] and [[Murfy]].
* Textures dated November 2000, including textures from the early [[Hoodlum]] designs, scrapped character textures and even scrapped world textures.

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Rayman3 2002demo1.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo2.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo3.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo11.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo14.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo16.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo24.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo22.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo21.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo20.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo19.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo18.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo15.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]] fights with [[Rayman]].
Rayman3 2002demo13.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo12.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo10.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo8.jpeg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[crown]]s in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo4.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo5.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo17.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo6.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo7.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
Rayman3 2002demo9.jpeg|[[Rayman]] fights [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman3 2002demo23.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
</gallery>

==2002 development build==
[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] user DandyGuy dumped a ''[[Rayman 3]]'' PlayStation 2 development disc online and it appears to be built on October 27, 2002. This build contains six levels each having a simple debug name and the build contains a few differences closely resembling the final game.

The level 'Intro. 10' is the first section of [[the Fairy Council]] with [[Murfy]] carrying [[Rayman]] with no arms, this version of the sections has a different voice for [[Murfy]] and he had different lines.
* Instead of "End Of Cinematic, Now it's time for some action" he says "You're Too Heavy, I'm Not Going To Hold Out Much Longer!",
* Instead of "Grab Those Red Things Okay?" he says "Grab The Red Lums, They're Bursting With Energy!"
* Instead of "Oh, No Here Comes Numbskull Again", he says "Ah Ha! A Hoodlum!"
* Instead of "Oooh, this place is crawlin’ with them." and "Aaah! They’re shootin’ at us! How original of them." he says "I Saw Everything, It's Their Chef, Andre, He Turns the Red Lums Into Hoodlums" and "If We Don't Stop Him, We'll Be Invaded!"
* Instead of "Ok, you did a little better, I'm going to reward you with your first parachute jump, parachute not included!" he says "We Shook Them Off, I'll See You On The Ground"
'SK8.00' is the debug name for the first [[Teensie Highway]] which has some minor differences compared to the final game.
* The landing sound effect when jumping from platform to platform uses the generic 'Boing!' sound.
* When jumping from platform to platform using 'X' the player gets rewarded with a bonus and a 'X2' score multiplier followed by the [[Shock Rocket]] sound effect playing in a loop.
* [[Rayman]] cheers on saying "Woohoo!" when jumping on platforms
* Some instruments in the soundtrack for the [[Teensie Highway]] are either missing or are raised or lowered in volume from the other instruments
* The final segment of the [[Teensie Highway]] has an ending music track that still remains in the final game but was left unused.
'Wood. 19' Contains two segments of [[Clearleaf Forest]], the first being the segment that introduces the player to the [[Shock Rocket]], and the following segment involving the same segment that was used in the 2002 demo.
* The [[Shock Rocket]] segment is missing cutscenes for finding the secret gems under the trap door and for opening each of the 3 steel doors. Instead [[Rayman]] just stays still for a couple of seconds.
* The hitting target sound effects uses those from [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] for [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in the final game instead of a wood breaking sound effect.
'MOOR. 60' Contains a segment from [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] where [[Rayman]] must free the 3 [[Teensie]]s and open the door to access the second [[Teensie doctor]].
* The level reuses ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
* The [[plum]] music is slightly altered containing more instruments
* The [[Teensie]]s had different voice actors and their dialogue was also shown in text.
* The level is also missing some music in the third quarter of the level
* The [[Hoodoo]]'s theme was completely different sounding dark and dramatic
* The [[Hoodstormer]] theme is also different sounding a bit silly
'Flash. 10' Contains the final segment of [[the Longest Shortcut]]
* The level shows an empty message box at the beginning
* [[Globox]] uses both French and English voices at the same time
* The entire level is missing music
* The cutscene involving the three [[Teensie doctor]]s is missing voices
'Tower .30' contains the final section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] and is almost exactly similar to its 2002 demo counterpart.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 Dev Main Menu.png|thumb|This is the level select screen when choosing out of the five levels offered
R3 Different Text Window.png|thumb|When playing the intro level, [[Murfy]] and the text references the HP orbs as [[Red Lum]]s
R3 Teensie Highway Dev Build.png|thumb|Jumping with cross enables a score multiplier
R3 TLOTLD 1.png|thumb|When freeing the second [[Teensie]], his dialogue is in a text box, possibly as a placeholder
R3 TLOTLD 2.png|thumb|Second of the [[Teensie]]'s dialogue in a text box
R3 TLOTLD 3.png|thumb|Outside the tower, the posts are using unmodified ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
</gallery>

=== Unused textures ===
Several unused textures can be found in the files.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Manual.png|An early design for the [[Manual]].
R3 Unused - Murfy.png|An early design for [[Murfy]], resembling his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
R3 Unused - Early Murfy + manual in raymap.png
</gallery>

The following textures are for an unused early menu, resembling that seen in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|GameBoy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1.png
R3 Unused - Menu2.png
R3 Unused - Menu3.png
R3 Unused - Menu4.png
</gallery>

Here are the same menu textures, but with the alpha channel removed.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu2 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu3 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu4 (no alpha).png
</gallery>

==2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]==
[[File:R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|320px|thumb|right|Several of the enemies in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' including the scrapped [[Xowar]] appeared on this early PC version loading screen.]]

In 2002, some platinum copies of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' were bundled with a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] disc of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and these were identified with a sticker in the front cover. There were other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] games for PC that bundled the same [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] too, along with a few other [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] featuring different levels than the ones seen in the PlayStation 2 version. This [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] featured some differences:

* The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] features an earlier trailer with different music and some gameplay footage with notable differences, like fire textures from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman]] with the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design in the [[Leptys]] cutscene.
* The loading screens of the PC version is an earlier version of "The Usual Suspects", featuring [[Count Razoff]] and an older design of the [[Knaaren]], the [[Hoodboom]] and the [[Muddibog]].
* The loading screen of the PlayStation 2 version features a slot machine with a rotating 3D model of a [[Hoodmonger]]. A similar style of loading screen was used in the final version of ''[[Rayman M]]'' for the PlayStation 2.
* In Dangerous Game, the old appearance of the [[pigpot]]s can be seen.
* [[Rayman]] yells like Tarzan when he grabs a [[flying hook]] with the [[LockJaw]].
* [[Globox]] and [[André]] have different voices than the ones used in [[Rayman 3|the final version]].
* The lock target image is different.
* There is different music and sound effects than in the final version.
* The points given by some actions are different, like for example, a [[Jewel|green gem]] rewards the player with 100 points instead of 1500.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 -Beta- Holy Sheet.jpg|When a player scores a number of points in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the words "Holy sheet" would initially appear on the screen.
R3 -Beta- Lock Target .jpg|The design of the lock target in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
R3 -Beta- Slot Machine.jpg|The PlayStation 2 loading screen from the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
R3 -Beta- Flag.jpg|This flag has been replaced by [[:File:HoodFlag.png|this one]] who represents the most common enemies from the game: the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
Pigpot.jpg|The previous design of the [[pigpot]]s.
</gallery>

===Dangerous Game===
This game mode is available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], released in 2002. It contains a sequence of the third section of the [[Clearleaf Forest]]. Many differences can be found between this version and the level of the final version. Some additional differences appear in the PlayStation 2 version. Like the musics played when [[Rayman]] is in fight with the [[Hoodlum]]s.
Before the first secret entrance of this sequence, it was initially expected that a flag representing the [[Hoodlum]] camp appeared, but it was instead replaced by a flag representing a [[Hoodmonger]]. In the PC version of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the [[pigpot]]s' previous design is used.

===[[Special Invaders]]===
[[File:SpecialInvaders-Arcade-R3HH-PC-TitleScreen.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Special Invaders]], as seen in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]

This game mode is also available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. It contains the third section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]]. Between the beta and final version of this section, the most striking differences are the sounds and musics. Some dialogs had not yet been added to the game, such as those of [[Globox]] and [[Rayman]] during the cinematic of the section. [[Globox]] does not call [[Rayman]] to get aboard his [[Armaguiddon]] but honk to get him. Also, he doesn't say anything about the enemies and do not compliment the buildings. But he is frightened at the sight of the stone gaps, when he's with [[Rayman]] in the room where they are located, [[Globox]] yells : "Ah! A mixer!". The name given to this game mode was finally used for a mini-game in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''. The name of this game mode refers to a classic, '' Space Invaders'.

===Trailer===
The trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] is different in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

For example, in the trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the old design of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s is used. Their design looks like the [[Hoodmonger]]'s one, but they wore chain mail and a kind of metal bulletproof vest.

<gallery>
Dangerous Game.png|The logo for Dangerous Game.
Special Invaders.png|The logo for [[Special Invaders]].
Trailer.png|The logo for the trailer.
</gallery>

=== Assets ===
Some early game assets have been found in the files of the demos.

<gallery>
Rayman 3 Early Logo.png|An early logo.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 1.png|An orange medallion.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 2.png
Rayman 3 Unused Arcade Menu Icon.png|Unused arcade menu icon.
Rayman 3 Unused Secret Icons.png|Unused secrets menu icons.
R3 Unused - Early Menu.png|This early menu is from the PlayStation 2 demo.
</gallery>

==Press kit from ''rayman3.com''==

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/75/Voiceovers_Release_Final.pdf Press release, December, 2002]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/2/25/DECreleaseFINAL.pdf Press release, December, 2003]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b1/Anatomy_of_a_Hero.pdf Anatomy of a Hero]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f1/FAQfinal-12-6.pdf FAQ]

===Logos included in the press kit===

<gallery>
R3 LOGOBETA3.png
R3 FNL.png
</gallery>

===Images===
<gallery>
BlackLumFAQ.png
ClearleafFAQ.png|[[Clearleaf Forest]]. Interestingly, the old design of the [[Hoodboom]] is found here.
DoctorFAQ.png|Early design for [[Roméo Patti]].
GloboxFAQ.png
HoodstylerFAQ.png|[[Hoodmonger Soldier]] with early textures.
RefluxFAQ.png|Other early design for [[Reflux]], now with white eyes.
</gallery>

== Unused minigames ==
In the PAL version of the GameCube version there exists unused Game Boy Advance ROMs for the minigames which would have the player connect their GameCube to their Game Boy Advance to play them. There are 3 of these ROMs, with the first one being an early version of the [[Mad Trax]] and [[Wheelis]] minigames, with early sprite artwork. The other two are completely unused and feature a different map and sprites.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px">
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 1.png|The second minigame map
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 2.png|The third minigame map
R3 GCN - Early Mad Trax controls info.png|An early controls screen sprite for the first minigame
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigames controls info.png|The controls screen sprite for the second and third minigames
</gallery>

==''[[Rayman 3 HD]]''==
''Rayman 3 HD'' contains upscaled old textures from the E3 2002 archives.
<gallery>
R3HD Cinematic 1.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] riding on a [[Wooglah]].
R3HD Cinematic 2.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing a beta design for [[Bégoniax]].
R3HD Cinematic 3.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing some scenery in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
R3HD Cinematic 4.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Gumsi]] seemingly playing with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]].
R3HD Cinematic 5.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Reflux]] obtaining the power of the [[Leptys]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 1.png|[[Rayman]] with his Rayman 2 design, .
R3 HD Unused Texture 2.png|[[Globox]] with an early design, resembling his Rayman 2 design.
R3 HD Unused Texture 3.png|A [[Hoodmonger]] early design.
R3 HD Unused Texture 4.png
</gallery>

==Screenshots==
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EarlyFC.jpg|An early screenshot of [[the Fairy Council]].
R3HH-FairyCouncil.jpg|An early version of [[the Fairy Council]].
Rayman3TheFairyCouncilBeta2.jpg|The second stage of [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyDOTK.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Hoodmonger]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
HHearly.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly2.jpg|The shooting range in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly3.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Heckler]] in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
Raymanfly.jpeg|[[Murfy]] with [[Rayman]] in [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyR3-FairyCouncil.jpg|[[Podocrock]]s in [[the Fairy Council]].
Go fish.jpg|[[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot which shows a map on the tree that was replaced with a wanted poster in the final version.
R3 ScrappedBog.jpg|A [[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot that features an early [[Stumbleboom]] design.
R3-Hoodblasters-attack-Rayman-from-airship.jpg|The second stage of [[Clearleaf Forest]].
Drinky.jpg|A screenshot of [[Clearleaf Forest]] that shows 3 [[pigpot]]s that are missing from the final game.
TOLearly.jpg|[[The Tower of the Leptys|Tower of the Leptys]] screenshot that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
TeensieHighwayBeta1.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]], located in [[the Fairy Council]].
TeensieHighwayBeta2.jpg|[[Rayman]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta3.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta4.jpg|Another look of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta5.jpg|The middle part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta6.jpg|[[Rayman]], a [[Teensie]], and [[Globox]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta7.jpg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta8.jpg|The transition to the third part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta9.jpg|The third part of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta10.jpg|More [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta11.jpg|The final part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
</gallery>

==Artwork==
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==Music==
In the PlayStation 2 version of the beta in Dangerous Game, only the first music of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s is used.

*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/151%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/153%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/154%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman%20~Under%20Fire~.mp3 The second old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/152%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger%20Officer.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/155%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/156%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Focused~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/157%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Frenzied~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvZHR7LkGw The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghLxch40GDg The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Trailer)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZM6o36HnnY The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFIg9TBfSQ The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Trailer)]
*[https://tcrf.net/Rayman_3_(GameCube) TCRF Page noting leftover beta content]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBIwLDP3pc&list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9CRIYkmrXal5rgsSefdLBj A playlist with IGN videos from unpublic demo]

==References==
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Rayman 3 (early production)

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[[File:OldlogoRayman3.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman M]]'' font.]]
[[File:R3 LOGOBETA2.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' font.]]

''[[Rayman 3]]'' underwent numerous changes during its development. This page notes findings in regards to said changes in development, and early visual items, such as screenshots and artwork.

==Early development==
===''Rayman 2000''===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2000]]''

'''''Rayman 2000''''' was a video game project that would serve as a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Its development began shortly after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but was canceled. Several of its concepts were reused for ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Early designs===
[[File:Rayman-3-beta-000001.jpg|thumb|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Count Razoff|Razoff]], showing the early HUD (head-up display).]]

During the early production stage of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', early footage, screenshots and artwork show that development initially began with [[Rayman]] utilizing his design from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', as opposed to the new redesign that debuted with the final game. He also appeared in a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a yellow scarf and new shoes, and a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', with a yellow hood and his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' shoes, until he got to his final design.

Other early elements include unused areas, such as an [[Aquatic world|underwater level]], and differences with the HUD, which resembles the HUD of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' in some early screenshots. Some screenshots appear fairly similar to [[Rayman 3|the final game]], but still show some differences in aesthetic and lighting. There was also several kinds of [[Hoodlum]]s that were going to appear, but got scrapped from [[Rayman 3|the final game]].

===Ghost levels===
The third and fourth parts of [[the Bog of Murk]] appear to have originally been the same map, but ended up being separated. Both parts retained a prototype copy of the other where only a few gems are present, elements like [[meadowscrew]]s are non-functional, and there are no enemies or [[cage]]s. These areas can be accessed in-game with hacks or glitches.

===Debugging features===
There are two debugging features mistakenly left in the GameCube version of the game. The first one is in the first part of [[the Fairy Council]]: holding R + Start will cause [[Murfy]] to stop flying until the player lets go. The second is in the fourth part of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]]: pressing the same buttons will cause the text "Salle 01" (French for "Room 01") to appear in the bottom left of the screen. If the player then holds the R button and presses Up or Down on the D-Pad, the number can be changed up to 05. Holding R and pressing Left on the D-Pad will then cause [[Rayman]] to be teleported to a specific location, depending on what number was displayed.

<gallery>
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-1.jpg|[[Rayman]] battling [[Reflux]] in the [[Destiny Arena]].
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-2.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-3.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Bégoniax]]'s house.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-4.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3 early production.png|[[The Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000003.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].
Rayman-3-beta-000004.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]].
R3EarlyPW.png|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]] with the [[Vortex|Vortex powerup]].
Rayman-3-beta-000005.jpg|Debug mode.
Rayman-3-beta-000006.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
Rayman-3-beta-000007.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000008.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman-3-beta-000009.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-Hoodblaster.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-beta-000010.jpg|[[Rayman]] in an early version of [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
EarlyLOTLD.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3unknown.jpg|Screenshots of an unknown area that was scrapped.
</gallery>

==Scrapped story==
According to scrapped dialogues found in the beta demo's game files,<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3 - Scrapped Story'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6766&p=542889</ref> the early plot differed significantly from that of the final game. Notable differences are, among others:
*[[Murfy]] stayed with [[Rayman]] for a longer period.
*A character called Ludivine also provided advice to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]]. She could have been a [[Ludiv]].
*[[Clark]] appeared in the game.
*[[Hoodlum]]s could talk.
*[[Bonton]]s appeared in the game; one could be used to destroy a wooden door.
*[[Rayman]] had to get to the top of a volcano to obtain a [[Silver Lum]]. An early version of the [[flying hook]], called the Lum Ring, was required to cross a stream and continue towards the mountain.
*[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] use a gigantic bird called the [[wooglah]] to go to the [[Clearleaf Forest]] to [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]]. But when they fly over [[the Bog of Murk]], the [[wooglah]] becomes injured, forcing them to land. [[Globox]] decides to stay with the [[wooglah]] while [[Rayman]] seeks the able antidote to treat him. [[Murfy]] comes to meet [[Rayman]] and advises him to go ask [[Bégoniax]] to help him. [[Bégoniax]] has seen the [[wooglah]] when he was injured thanks to her magic mirror. She agrees to cure the [[wooglah]], provided [[Rayman]] brings her a beauty elixir that is hidden in [[The Bog of Murk|the swamps]].
*During the final battle, [[Rayman]] had to free the [[Leptys]] from [[Reflux]]'s control by breaking the mirrors directing magic rays towards him, and then destroy the sceptre by redirecting the four rays towards it.
*[[Plum]]s could be destroyed with a fully charged [[Telescopic fist|shot]], spilling sticky juice around and allowing [[Rayman]] to climb onto otherwise slippery surfaces.
*Permanent powers were obtained through [[Silver Lum]]s. Those powers included charging [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fists]] faster, shooting with both [[Telescopic fist|fists]] (bestowed by the ambidextrous [[Silver Lum]]), strafing, and a power called the Razibus allowing [[Rayman]] to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fists]] further as well as hit multiple enemies (in order to use this power, [[Rayman]] had to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] when crouching).
*The [[Super Helicopter]] power was obtained was obtained through [[Super Helicopter]] Lums.
*An early version of the [[Shock Rocket]] was obtained through Snipe Lums.

==Scrapped levels==
===[[Aquatic world]]===
[[File:Zaq.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Official artwork of the Zaq from the scrapped [[Aquatic world]].]]

''Main article: [[Aquatic world]]''

There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.

===[[Chess minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Chess minigame]]''

There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

===[[Xowar minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Xowar minigame]]''

The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

==Scrapped characters==
[[File:R3HH-ScrappedCreaturesConceptArt.jpg|thumb|500px|Concept art of creatures that did not make to the final version of the game.]]

===[[Bonton]]===
''Main article: [[Bonton]]''

A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Clark]]===
''Main article: [[Clark]]''

[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

===[[Glute]]===
''Main article: [[Glute]]''

A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Goaty]]===
[[File:Goaty Razoff R3.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A statue of [[Count Razoff|Razoff]] and the scrapped [[Goaty]].]]

''Main article: [[Goaty]]''

A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.

===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]''

One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.

===[[Hoodloon]]===
''Main article: [[Hoodloon]]''

Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].

===[[Hoover]]===
''Main article: [[Hoover]]''

A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.

===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
''Main article: [[Kagoubinôme]]''

A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.

===[[Ly]]===
''Main article: [[Ly]]''

[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.

===[[Muddibog]]===
[[File:Muddibog.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A [[Muddibog]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].]]

''Main article: [[Muddibog]]''

[[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, but a giant variant was scrapped.

===[[Murkin]]===
''Main article: [[Murkin]]''

[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.

===[[Scaleman]]===
''Main article: [[Scaleman]]''

[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Siamese Hoodlum]]''

A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.

===[[Snoot]]===
''Main article: [[Snoot]]''

A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.

===[[Snorty]]===
''Main article: [[Snorty]]''

The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].

===[[Wooglah]]===
''Main article: [[Wooglah]]''

A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.

===[[Xowar]]===
[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]

''Main article: [[Xowar]]''

The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].

===[[Zaq]]===
''Main article: [[Zaq]]''

The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
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==Scrapped objects==
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
''Main article: [[Lav-O-Matic]]''

The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Washing machine.jpg|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
Hoodlum Washing Machine.png|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
</gallery>

===[[Plum]] container===
An unused object that appeared to contain a [[plum]] was discovered by hacking the game.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Trap Plum 1.png|A beta object which could contain [[plum]]s.
Trap Plum 2.png|[[Rayman]] could [[Telescopic fist|shoot]] the object.
</gallery>

==E3 2002 prototype==
[[File:Rayman3EarlyLogo.png|thumb|Early Logo of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' found in the archives of the E3 2002 demo]]

On March 18, 2021, thanks to Project Deluge, many PlayStation 2 prototypes were found and leaked, including the 2002 E3 prototype of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' dated May 17, 2002.

The preservation website Hidden Palace played this prototype on its Twitch channel along with other prototypes,<ref>Twitch, ''Highlight: Project Deluge: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc'', https://www.twitch.tv/videos/957243402</ref> and later made them available for download on its website.<ref>Hidden Palace, ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (May 17, 2002 prototype)'', https://hiddenpalace.org/Rayman_3:_Hoodlum_Havoc_(May_17,_2002_prototype)</ref>

Through the use of export tools, several files have been discovered:
* Preliminary cinematics, including "The idyll of [[Bégoniax]] and [[Razoff]]", "[[Gumsi]]'s grandeur", "[[André]] tempts [[Reflux]]", "The [[Hoodlum]]s get organized" and "The Power of [[Leptys]]", all of them with [[Rayman]] using his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
* Sound files including old voices from [[Bégoniax]], [[Razoff]], [[Globox]], [[Rayman]] and the [[Hoodlum]]s.
* Textures dated to May 2002, including textures from [[Hoodlum]]s that did not make it to the final game, such as [[Kagalpha]] or [[Kagoubinôme]].
* Alternative [[Rayman]] textures using his second early design.
* Textures reminiscent of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', including textures of effects, worlds, [[Ly]], [[Clark]], [[Sam]] and [[Murfy]].
* Textures dated November 2000, including textures from the early [[Hoodlum]] designs, scrapped character textures and even scrapped world textures.

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Rayman3 2002demo1.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo2.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo3.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo11.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo14.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo16.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo24.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo22.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo21.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo20.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo19.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo18.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo15.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]] fights with [[Rayman]].
Rayman3 2002demo13.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo12.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo10.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo8.jpeg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[crown]]s in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo4.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo5.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo17.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo6.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo7.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
Rayman3 2002demo9.jpeg|[[Rayman]] fights [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman3 2002demo23.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
</gallery>

==2002 development build==
[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] user DandyGuy dumped a ''[[Rayman 3]]'' PlayStation 2 development disc online and it appears to be built on October 27, 2002. This build contains six levels each having a simple debug name and the build contains a few differences closely resembling the final game.

The level 'Intro. 10' is the first section of [[the Fairy Council]] with [[Murfy]] carrying [[Rayman]] with no arms, this version of the sections has a different voice for [[Murfy]] and he had different lines.
* Instead of "End Of Cinematic, Now it's time for some action" he says "You're Too Heavy, I'm Not Going To Hold Out Much Longer!",
* Instead of "Grab Those Red Things Okay?" he says "Grab The Red Lums, They're Bursting With Energy!"
* Instead of "Oh, No Here Comes Numbskull Again", he says "Ah Ha! A Hoodlum!"
* Instead of "Oooh, this place is crawlin’ with them." and "Aaah! They’re shootin’ at us! How original of them." he says "I Saw Everything, It's Their Chef, Andre, He Turns the Red Lums Into Hoodlums" and "If We Don't Stop Him, We'll Be Invaded!"
* Instead of "Ok, you did a little better, I'm going to reward you with your first parachute jump, parachute not included!" he says "We Shook Them Off, I'll See You On The Ground"
'SK8.00' is the debug name for the first [[Teensie Highway]] which has some minor differences compared to the final game.
* The landing sound effect when jumping from platform to platform uses the generic 'Boing!' sound.
* When jumping from platform to platform using 'X' the player gets rewarded with a bonus and a 'X2' score multiplier followed by the [[Shock Rocket]] sound effect playing in a loop.
* [[Rayman]] cheers on saying "Woohoo!" when jumping on platforms
* Some instruments in the soundtrack for the [[Teensie Highway]] are either missing or are raised or lowered in volume from the other instruments
* The final segment of the [[Teensie Highway]] has an ending music track that still remains in the final game but was left unused.
'Wood. 19' Contains two segments of [[Clearleaf Forest]], the first being the segment that introduces the player to the [[Shock Rocket]], and the following segment involving the same segment that was used in the 2002 demo.
* The [[Shock Rocket]] segment is missing cutscenes for finding the secret gems under the trap door and for opening each of the 3 steel doors. Instead [[Rayman]] just stays still for a couple of seconds.
* The hitting target sound effects uses those from [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] for [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in the final game instead of a wood breaking sound effect.
'MOOR. 60' Contains a segment from [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] where [[Rayman]] must free the 3 [[Teensie]]s and open the door to access the second [[Teensie doctor]].
* The level reuses ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
* The [[plum]] music is slightly altered containing more instruments
* The [[Teensie]]s had different voice actors and their dialogue was also shown in text.
* The level is also missing some music in the third quarter of the level
* The [[Hoodoo]]'s theme was completely different sounding dark and dramatic
* The [[Hoodstormer]] theme is also different sounding a bit silly
'Flash. 10' Contains the final segment of [[the Longest Shortcut]]
* The level shows an empty message box at the beginning
* [[Globox]] uses both French and English voices at the same time
* The entire level is missing music
* The cutscene involving the three [[Teensie doctor]]s is missing voices
'Tower .30' contains the final section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] and is almost exactly similar to its 2002 demo counterpart.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 Dev Main Menu.png|thumb|This is the level select screen when choosing out of the five levels offered
R3 Different Text Window.png|thumb|When playing the intro level, [[Murfy]] and the text references the HP orbs as [[Red Lum]]s
R3 Teensie Highway Dev Build.png|thumb|Jumping with cross enables a score multiplier
R3 TLOTLD 1.png|thumb|When freeing the second [[Teensie]], his dialogue is in a text box, possibly as a placeholder
R3 TLOTLD 2.png|thumb|Second of the [[Teensie]]'s dialogue in a text box
R3 TLOTLD 3.png|thumb|Outside the tower, the posts are using unmodified ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
</gallery>

=== Unused textures ===
Several unused textures can be found in the files.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Manual.png|An early design for the [[Manual]].
R3 Unused - Murfy.png|An early design for [[Murfy]], resembling his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
R3 Unused - Early Murfy + manual in raymap.png
</gallery>

The following textures are for an unused early menu, resembling that seen in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|GameBoy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1.png
R3 Unused - Menu2.png
R3 Unused - Menu3.png
R3 Unused - Menu4.png
</gallery>

Here are the same menu textures, but with the alpha channel removed.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu2 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu3 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu4 (no alpha).png
</gallery>

==2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]==
[[File:R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|320px|thumb|right|Several of the enemies in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' including the scrapped [[Xowar]] appeared on this early PC version loading screen.]]

In 2002, some platinum copies of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' were bundled with a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] disc of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and these were identified with a sticker in the front cover. There were other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] games for PC that bundled the same [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] too, along with a few other [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] featuring different levels than the ones seen in the PlayStation 2 version. This [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] featured some differences:

* The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] features an earlier trailer with different music and some gameplay footage with notable differences, like fire textures from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman]] with the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design in the [[Leptys]] cutscene.
* The loading screens of the PC version is an earlier version of "The Usual Suspects", featuring [[Count Razoff]] and an older design of the [[Knaaren]], the [[Hoodboom]] and the [[Muddibog]].
* The loading screen of the PlayStation 2 version features a slot machine with a rotating 3D model of a [[Hoodmonger]]. A similar style of loading screen was used in the final version of ''[[Rayman M]]'' for the PlayStation 2.
* In Dangerous Game, the old appearance of the [[pigpot]]s can be seen.
* [[Rayman]] yells like Tarzan when he grabs a [[flying hook]] with the [[LockJaw]].
* [[Globox]] and [[André]] have different voices than the ones used in [[Rayman 3|the final version]].
* The lock target image is different.
* There is different music and sound effects than in the final version.
* The points given by some actions are different, like for example, a [[Jewel|green gem]] rewards the player with 100 points instead of 1500.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 -Beta- Holy Sheet.jpg|When a player scores a number of points in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the words "Holy sheet" would initially appear on the screen.
R3 -Beta- Lock Target .jpg|The design of the lock target in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
R3 -Beta- Slot Machine.jpg|The PlayStation 2 loading screen from the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
R3 -Beta- Flag.jpg|This flag has been replaced by [[:File:HoodFlag.png|this one]] who represents the most common enemies from the game: the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
Pigpot.jpg|The previous design of the [[pigpot]]s.
</gallery>

===Dangerous Game===
This game mode is available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], released in 2002. It contains a sequence of the third section of the [[Clearleaf Forest]]. Many differences can be found between this version and the level of the final version. Some additional differences appear in the PlayStation 2 version. Like the musics played when [[Rayman]] is in fight with the [[Hoodlum]]s.
Before the first secret entrance of this sequence, it was initially expected that a flag representing the [[Hoodlum]] camp appeared, but it was instead replaced by a flag representing a [[Hoodmonger]]. In the PC version of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the [[pigpot]]s' previous design is used.

===[[Special Invaders]]===
[[File:SpecialInvaders-Arcade-R3HH-PC-TitleScreen.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Special Invaders]], as seen in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]

This game mode is also available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. It contains the third section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]]. Between the beta and final version of this section, the most striking differences are the sounds and musics. Some dialogs had not yet been added to the game, such as those of [[Globox]] and [[Rayman]] during the cinematic of the section. [[Globox]] does not call [[Rayman]] to get aboard his [[Armaguiddon]] but honk to get him. Also, he doesn't say anything about the enemies and do not compliment the buildings. But he is frightened at the sight of the stone gaps, when he's with [[Rayman]] in the room where they are located, [[Globox]] yells : "Ah! A mixer!". The name given to this game mode was finally used for a mini-game in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''. The name of this game mode refers to a classic, '' Space Invaders'.

===Trailer===
The trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] is different in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

For example, in the trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the old design of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s is used. Their design looks like the [[Hoodmonger]]'s one, but they wore chain mail and a kind of metal bulletproof vest.

<gallery>
Dangerous Game.png|The logo for Dangerous Game.
Special Invaders.png|The logo for [[Special Invaders]].
Trailer.png|The logo for the trailer.
</gallery>

=== Assets ===
Some early game assets have been found in the files of the demos.

<gallery>
Rayman 3 Early Logo.png|An early logo.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 1.png|An orange medallion.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 2.png
Rayman 3 Unused Arcade Menu Icon.png|Unused arcade menu icon.
Rayman 3 Unused Secret Icons.png|Unused secrets menu icons.
R3 Unused - Early Menu.png|This early menu is from the PlayStation 2 demo.
</gallery>

==Press kit from ''rayman3.com''==

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/75/Voiceovers_Release_Final.pdf Press release, December, 2002]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/2/25/DECreleaseFINAL.pdf Press release, December, 2003]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b1/Anatomy_of_a_Hero.pdf Anatomy of a Hero]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f1/FAQfinal-12-6.pdf FAQ]

===Logos included in the press kit===

<gallery>
R3 LOGOBETA3.png
R3 FNL.png
</gallery>

===Images===
<gallery>
BlackLumFAQ.png
ClearleafFAQ.png|[[Clearleaf Forest]]. Interestingly, the old design of the [[Hoodboom]] is found here.
DoctorFAQ.png|Early design for [[Roméo Patti]].
GloboxFAQ.png
HoodstylerFAQ.png|[[Hoodmonger Soldier]] with early textures.
RefluxFAQ.png|Other early design for [[Reflux]], now with white eyes.
</gallery>

== Unused minigames ==
In the PAL version of the GameCube version there exists unused Game Boy Advance ROMs for the minigames which would have the player connect their GameCube to their Game Boy Advance to play them. There are 3 of these ROMs, with the first one being an early version of the [[Mad Trax]] and [[Wheelis]] minigames, with early sprite artwork. The other two are completely unused and feature a different map and sprites.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px">
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 1.png|The second minigame map
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 2.png|The third minigame map
R3 GCN - Early Mad Trax controls info.png|An early controls screen sprite for the first minigame
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigames controls info.png|The controls screen sprite for the second and third minigames
</gallery>

==''[[Rayman 3 HD]]''==
''Rayman 3 HD'' contains upscaled old textures from the E3 2002 archives.
<gallery>
R3HD Cinematic 1.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] riding on a [[Wooglah]].
R3HD Cinematic 2.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing a beta design for [[Bégoniax]].
R3HD Cinematic 3.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing some scenery in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
R3HD Cinematic 4.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Gumsi]] seemingly playing with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]].
R3HD Cinematic 5.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Reflux]] obtaining the power of the [[Leptys]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 1.png|[[Rayman]] with his [[Rayman 2]] design, .
R3 HD Unused Texture 2.png|[[Globox]] with an early design, .
R3 HD Unused Texture 3.png|A [[Hoodmonger]] early design.
R3 HD Unused Texture 4.png
</gallery>

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
R3-EarlyScreenshot1.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot2.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot3.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot4.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot5.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot6.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot7.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot8.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot9.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot10.jpg
EarlyFC.jpg|An early screenshot of [[the Fairy Council]].
R3HH-FairyCouncil.jpg|An early version of [[the Fairy Council]].
Rayman3TheFairyCouncilBeta2.jpg|The second stage of [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyDOTK.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Hoodmonger]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
HHearly.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly2.jpg|The shooting range in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly3.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Heckler]] in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
Raymanfly.jpeg|[[Murfy]] with [[Rayman]] in [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyR3-FairyCouncil.jpg|[[Podocrock]]s in [[the Fairy Council]].
Go fish.jpg|[[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot which shows a map on the tree that was replaced with a wanted poster in the final version.
R3 ScrappedBog.jpg|A [[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot that features an early [[Stumbleboom]] design.
R3-Hoodblasters-attack-Rayman-from-airship.jpg|The second stage of [[Clearleaf Forest]].
Drinky.jpg|A screenshot of [[Clearleaf Forest]] that shows 3 [[pigpot]]s that are missing from the final game.
TOLearly.jpg|[[The Tower of the Leptys|Tower of the Leptys]] screenshot that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
TeensieHighwayBeta1.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]], located in [[the Fairy Council]].
TeensieHighwayBeta2.jpg|[[Rayman]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta3.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta4.jpg|Another look of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta5.jpg|The middle part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta6.jpg|[[Rayman]], a [[Teensie]], and [[Globox]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta7.jpg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta8.jpg|The transition to the third part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta9.jpg|The third part of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta10.jpg|More [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta11.jpg|The final part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
</gallery>

==Artwork==
<gallery>
Concept 1.jpeg
Concept 2.jpeg
Concept 3.jpeg
Concept 4.jpeg
Concept 5.jpeg
Concept 6.jpeg
Concept 7.jpeg
Concept 8.jpeg
Concept 9.jpeg
Concept 10.jpeg
Concept 11.jpeg
Test pub 1.jpeg
Test pub 2.jpeg
Test pub 3.jpeg
R3HH-EarlyKnaarenConceptArt.jpg
EarlyPowerupConceptArt.jpg
Rayman3_conceptart1.jpg
Test rayman 3D.jpg
Crystal.png
Concept Forest 1.jpg
forêt.png
Concept Forest 2.jpg
Resting under a mushroom.png
Concept Forest 5.jpg
Concept Forest 6.jpg
Concept Forest 8.jpg
Waterfall.png
Concept LOTLD 1.jpg
Concept LOTLD 2.jpg
Concept LOTLD 3.jpg
Concept LOTLD 4.jpg
Concept_Forest_4.jpg
Concept_Forest_3.jpg
Concept Forest 3 Colorless.png
Razoff Fireplace.png
Cave.png
Cathedral.jpg
R3DOTKartwork.png
Concept_DOTK_1.jpg
Concept_DOTK_2.jpg
Destiny Arena Concept Art.png
Knaaren Architecture.png
Concept DOTK 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 1.jpg
Concept HHQ 2.jpg
Concept HHQ 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 4.jpg
Concept HHQ 5.jpg
Concept HHQ 6.jpg
Concept HHQ 7.jpg
GloboxConceptArt.jpg
RaymanNewDesign1.jpg
RaymanNewDesign2.jpg
RaymanNewDesign3.jpg
RaymanNewDesign4.jpg
RaymanNewDesign5.jpg
RaymanNewDesign6.jpg
Raymanpose2.jpeg
Raymanpose1.jpeg
RaymanOnAGiantFruit.jpg
</gallery>

==Music==
In the PlayStation 2 version of the beta in Dangerous Game, only the first music of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s is used.

*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/151%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/153%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/154%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman%20~Under%20Fire~.mp3 The second old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/152%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger%20Officer.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/155%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/156%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Focused~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/157%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Frenzied~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvZHR7LkGw The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghLxch40GDg The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Trailer)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZM6o36HnnY The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFIg9TBfSQ The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Trailer)]
*[https://tcrf.net/Rayman_3_(GameCube) TCRF Page noting leftover beta content]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBIwLDP3pc&list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9CRIYkmrXal5rgsSefdLBj A playlist with IGN videos from unpublic demo]

==References==
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{{Rayman series}}
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[[Category:Prototype games]]
[[Category:Rayman games]]
[[Category:Early production]]

List of notable Rayman fangames

2022-06-03T06:55:38Z

Misterfan2000:

'''Fangame''' is a term for unofficial video games that are based on a specific character or its universe, which have been created by enthusiasts skilled with game production tools or programming abilities. [[Rayman]] has a relatively large fanbase, only outnumbered by popular examples like Mario or Sonic, meaning fewer professional ''Rayman'' fangames have been created.

== List of fangames ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
! width="50" | '''Name'''
|| '''Developers'''
|| '''Genre'''
|| '''Framework'''
|| '''Programming'''
|| '''Platform'''
|| '''Version'''
! width="50" | '''Announced'''
|-
|| [[File:rotdlogo.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Revenge Of The Dark|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=5521]]
|| Adsolution & Pipann
|| Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Multiplatform
|| In Progress
|| 2009
|-
|| [[File:Logoraymanbubblenightmare.png|frameless|center|Rayman : Bubble Nightmare|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8059]]
|| SquizCat & LittleCutter
|| Platformer
|| UbiArt Framework / Game Maker
|| In progress
|| Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
|| In progress
|| 2011
|-
|| [[File:ECLIPSE.png|frameless|center|Eclipse|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=1917]]
|| Drolpiraat
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Demo 1.0; development on hold
|| 2007
|-
|| [[File:Rayman Lua transparent.png|frameless|center|Rayman Lua]]
|| FouadtjuhMaster
|| Platformer
|| LuaPlayer HM 7
|| Lua
|| PlayStation Portable
|| In progress
|| 2015
|-
||[[File:Logo zpseiyk977z.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Razorbeard's Vengeance|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=12241]]
|| Ray502
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2013
|-
||[[File:Rayman 2 the alternate side logo zpsnpcgnlvg.png|frameless|center|Rayman 2: The Alternate Side|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=25206]]
|| Ray502
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Demo 1.0
|| 2017
|-
|| [[File:FUS.png|frameless|center|Phoenixan: Fire Under Siege|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=906]]
|| Phoenixan
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Demo 3.1
|| 2005
|-
|| [[File:Rayman_PSP_Homebrew_small_white.png|frameless|center|Rayman PSP|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5881]]
|| Chilly Willy, PowerPatrick FouadtjuhMaster, Phoebius
|| Platformer
|| OldSchool Library
|| C using PSP SDK
|| PlayStation Portable
|| Build 20120106
|| 2009
|-
|| [[File:Logo_zps0b593f8d.png|frameless|center|Rayman The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=21543]]
|| Raymanni
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2012
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 3.5 Logo V2.png|frameless|Center|Rayman 3.5|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=26318]]
|| Lord Asdi
|| Platformer
|| Unity 5
|| C#
|| Windows, Linux
|| Demo V0.1
|| 2018
|-
|| [[File:Rayman25logonew.png|frameless|Center|Rayman 2.5|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=27636]]
|| Sir Rayland
|| Platformer
|| Unity 2018
|| C#
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2019
|-
|| [http://youtube.com/watch?v=eIaZFDgUq_c Rayman 1-II]
|| BNH89
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2008
|-
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9yLpRabYwc Rayman the Darkness]
|| TitanKämpfer
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Cancelled
|| 2008
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=6515 RayEngine]
|| Terminapor
|| Platformer
|| [3.0] Game Maker, [4.0b1+] SDL
|| [3.0] GML, [4.0b1+] C++, Lua
|| Windows
|| 4.0 beta 1
|| 2009
|-
|| Rayman Fangame
|| creampie9
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| 5.0 beta
|| 2009
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7002 Rayman Deluxe]
|| Betaman
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2011
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=6276 Rayman Doom]
|| MMMorshew
|| First-person shooter
|| id Tech 1
|| WadC
|| Cross-platform
|| Demo 1.0
|| 2010
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=6584 Rayman: Dark Era]
|| Hedgehog673
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2010
|-
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quYjJmTo8F8 Rayman DX]
|| SunFireHyena
|| Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2013
|-
|| [[File:Rayman-Redemption-logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman Redemption|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=26167]]
|| Raymanni
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2018
|-
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74499 Rayman ReDesigner]
|| Raymanni
|| Platformer
|| Game Maker
|| GML
|| Windows
|| Released
|| 2019
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 2 HD.jpg|frameless|center|Rayman 2 HD|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=25510]]
|| New Dawn Games
|| Platformer
|| Unreal Engine 4
|| Unreal + Blueprints, C++
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2019
|-
|| [[File:Rayman Cah-dventure.png|frameless|center|Rayman Cah-dventure|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74505]]
|| Marcoleric & .Hayabusa
|| Platformer
|| Godot 2.3
|| GDScript
|| Windows
|| Unreleased
|| 2020
|-
|| [[File:Rayman DB Logo 2.png|frameless|center|Rayman: The Dreamer's Boundary|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74644]]
|| mistercallumb
|| Platformer
|| Gamemaker Studio 2.1
|| GML
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2020
|-
|| [[File:Rayman Polokurse.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Polokurse|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74556]]
|| Fat Frog Games Team
|| Platformer
|| Gamemaker Studio 1.4
|| GML
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 4 You.png|frameless|center|Rayman 4 You|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74594]]
|| Nestiboy99
|| Platformer
|| Construct 3
|| Construct Visual Programming SDK
|| Windows, HTML5, Mac and Linux
|| Released
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman Garden PLUS - Logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman Garden PLUS|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74599]]
|| Rayman Universe
|| Puzzle
|| Clickteam Fusion
|| Event Editor
|| Windows, J2ME
|| Released
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman_2_2D_Logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman 2 2D Version|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74618]]
|| DavidSosa
|| Platformer / Point N´ Click
|| Clickteam Fusion Developer
|| Event Editor
|| Windows, HTML5, Mac (Wine)
|| Demo 1.0, 3 levels.
|| 2021
|-
|| [[File:Rayman 3 DX logo.png|frameless|center|Rayman 3 HH DX|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74635]]
|| LunarRealm Games
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unreal Engine 4
|| C++ and Blueprints Visual Scripting
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
||[[File:Rayman-SOL.png|frameless|center|Rayman: Scepter of Leptys (formerly Rayman Hoodlums' War)|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=25903]]
|| Spinu2b, Unheard, Warper, XanderNT and STANN.co
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
||[[File:RaySNESlogoShad2.png|frameless|center|Rayman SNES Prototype Remake (Working Title)|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=74693]]
|| Tape & ItzalDrake
|| Platformer
|| Clickteam Fusion Developer
|| Event Editor
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
||[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJn1yNqxOYjckFiVWBT-szA/videos Rayman MOTD]
|| ItzDrify
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unity
|| C#
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2021
|-
||[[File:Rayman Out of Tune.jpg|frameless|center|Rayman: Out of Tune|link=https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74763]]
|| ROOT Team
|| 3D Platformer
|| Unreal Engine 4
|| C++ and Blueprints Visual Scripting
|| Windows
|| In progress
|| 2022
|}

== List of expansion packs ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
|| '''Name'''
|| '''Authors'''
|| '''Heritage'''
|| '''Version'''
! width="50" | '''Announced'''
|-
|| [http://youtube.com/watch?v=XhetluNruCY Rayman Expansion: Welcome To Darkland]
|| Chacanger
|| ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', RayEngine
|| Unreleased
|| 2010
|}

== List of references ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
|| '''Name'''
|| '''Game'''
|| '''Developers'''
|| '''Contributors'''
|| '''Genre'''
|| '''Version'''
! width="50" | '''Announced'''
|-
|| World of Electoons
|| [http://s4.zetaboards.com/mkfusion/topic/7899923/1 Mushroom Kingdom Fusion]
|| Gladiacloud
|| Bloodgrey
|| Platformer
|| Unreleased
|| 2008
|}

== List of translations ==
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" width="100%" style="font-size: 86%;"
|| '''Game'''
|| '''Language'''
|| '''Authors'''
|| '''Demonstration'''
|-
|| ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (PC)
|| Swedish
|| [https://raymanpc.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5309 Carrot-master]
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGaBJUcnFs YouTube video + links]
|-
|| ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (PC)
|| Portuguese (Portugal)
|| [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/en/User:Haruka Haruka]
|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laZaeia8aoM YouTube video + links]
|}

[[fr:Liste des fangames Rayman]]
[[pl:Lista fan-gier Rayman]]

[[Category:Unlicensed games]]

Rayman 3 (early production)

2022-03-26T20:11:44Z

Misterfan2000:

[[File:OldlogoRayman3.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman M]]'' font.]]
[[File:R3 LOGOBETA2.png|thumbnail|300px|An early logo using the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' font.]]

''[[Rayman 3]]'' underwent numerous changes during its development. This page notes findings in regards to said changes in development, and early visual items, such as screenshots and artwork.

==Early development==
===''Rayman 2000''===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2000]]''

'''''Rayman 2000''''' was a video game project that would serve as a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Its development began shortly after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but was canceled. Several of its concepts were reused for ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

===Early designs===
[[File:Rayman-3-beta-000001.jpg|thumb|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Count Razoff|Razoff]], showing the early HUD (head-up display).]]

During the early production stage of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', early footage, screenshots and artwork show that development initially began with [[Rayman]] utilizing his design from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', as opposed to the new redesign that debuted with the final game. He also appeared in a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with a yellow scarf and new shoes, and a design similar to that of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', with a yellow hood and his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' shoes, until he got to his final design.

Other early elements include unused areas, such as an [[Aquatic world|underwater level]], and differences with the HUD, which resembles the HUD of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' in some early screenshots. Some screenshots appear fairly similar to [[Rayman 3|the final game]], but still show some differences in aesthetic and lighting. There was also several kinds of [[Hoodlum]]s that were going to appear, but got scrapped from [[Rayman 3|the final game]].

===Ghost levels===
The third and fourth parts of [[the Bog of Murk]] appear to have originally been the same map, but ended up being separated. Both parts retained a prototype copy of the other where only a few gems are present, elements like [[meadowscrew]]s are non-functional, and there are no enemies or [[cage]]s. These areas can be accessed in-game with hacks or glitches.

===Debugging features===
There are two debugging features mistakenly left in the GameCube version of the game. The first one is in the first part of [[the Fairy Council]]: holding R + Start will cause [[Murfy]] to stop flying until the player lets go. The second is in the fourth part of [[the Desert of the Knaaren]]: pressing the same buttons will cause the text "Salle 01" (French for "Room 01") to appear in the bottom left of the screen. If the player then holds the R button and presses Up or Down on the D-Pad, the number can be changed up to 05. Holding R and pressing Left on the D-Pad will then cause [[Rayman]] to be teleported to a specific location, depending on what number was displayed.

<gallery>
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-1.jpg|[[Rayman]] battling [[Reflux]] in the [[Destiny Arena]].
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-2.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-3.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Bégoniax]]'s house.
R3HH-EarlyRayman2Style-4.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3 early production.png|[[The Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000003.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].
Rayman-3-beta-000004.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]].
R3EarlyPW.png|[[Rayman]] in [[Clearleaf Forest]] with the [[Vortex|Vortex powerup]].
Rayman-3-beta-000005.jpg|Debug mode.
Rayman-3-beta-000006.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
Rayman-3-beta-000007.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Rayman-3-beta-000008.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman-3-beta-000009.jpg|[[Rayman]] in [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-Hoodblaster.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman-3-beta-000010.jpg|[[Rayman]] in an early version of [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
EarlyLOTLD.jpg|[[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]].
R3unknown.jpg|Screenshots of an unknown area that was scrapped.
</gallery>

==Scrapped story==
According to scrapped dialogues found in the beta demo's game files,<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3 - Scrapped Story'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6766&p=542889</ref> the early plot differed significantly from that of the final game. Notable differences are, among others:
*[[Murfy]] stayed with [[Rayman]] for a longer period.
*A character called Ludivine also provided advice to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]]. She could have been a [[Ludiv]].
*[[Clark]] appeared in the game.
*[[Hoodlum]]s could talk.
*[[Bonton]]s appeared in the game; one could be used to destroy a wooden door.
*[[Rayman]] had to get to the top of a volcano to obtain a [[Silver Lum]]. An early version of the [[flying hook]], called the Lum Ring, was required to cross a stream and continue towards the mountain.
*[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] use a gigantic bird called the [[wooglah]] to go to the [[Clearleaf Forest]] to [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]]. But when they fly over [[the Bog of Murk]], the [[wooglah]] becomes injured, forcing them to land. [[Globox]] decides to stay with the [[wooglah]] while [[Rayman]] seeks the able antidote to treat him. [[Murfy]] comes to meet [[Rayman]] and advises him to go ask [[Bégoniax]] to help him. [[Bégoniax]] has seen the [[wooglah]] when he was injured thanks to her magic mirror. She agrees to cure the [[wooglah]], provided [[Rayman]] brings her a beauty elixir that is hidden in [[The Bog of Murk|the swamps]].
*During the final battle, [[Rayman]] had to free the [[Leptys]] from [[Reflux]]'s control by breaking the mirrors directing magic rays towards him, and then destroy the sceptre by redirecting the four rays towards it.
*[[Plum]]s could be destroyed with a fully charged [[Telescopic fist|shot]], spilling sticky juice around and allowing [[Rayman]] to climb onto otherwise slippery surfaces.
*Permanent powers were obtained through [[Silver Lum]]s. Those powers included charging [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fists]] faster, shooting with both [[Telescopic fist|fists]] (bestowed by the ambidextrous [[Silver Lum]]), strafing, and a power called the Razibus allowing [[Rayman]] to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fists]] further as well as hit multiple enemies (in order to use this power, [[Rayman]] had to shoot his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] when crouching).
*The [[Super Helicopter]] power was obtained was obtained through [[Super Helicopter]] Lums.
*An early version of the [[Shock Rocket]] was obtained through Snipe Lums.

==Scrapped levels==
===[[Aquatic world]]===
[[File:Zaq.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Official artwork of the Zaq from the scrapped [[Aquatic world]].]]

''Main article: [[Aquatic world]]''

There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.

===[[Chess minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Chess minigame]]''

There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

===[[Xowar minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Xowar minigame]]''

The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.

==Scrapped characters==
[[File:R3HH-ScrappedCreaturesConceptArt.jpg|thumb|500px|Concept art of creatures that did not make to the final version of the game.]]

===[[Bonton]]===
''Main article: [[Bonton]]''

A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Clark]]===
''Main article: [[Clark]]''

[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

===[[Glute]]===
''Main article: [[Glute]]''

A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

===[[Goaty]]===
[[File:Goaty Razoff R3.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A statue of [[Count Razoff|Razoff]] and the scrapped [[Goaty]].]]

''Main article: [[Goaty]]''

A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.

===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]''

One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.

===[[Hoodloon]]===
''Main article: [[Hoodloon]]''

Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].

===[[Hoover]]===
''Main article: [[Hoover]]''

A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.

===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
''Main article: [[Kagoubinôme]]''

A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.

===[[Ly]]===
''Main article: [[Ly]]''

[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.

===[[Muddibog]]===
[[File:Muddibog.JPG|320px|thumb|right|A [[Muddibog]] in [[the Bog of Murk]].]]

''Main article: [[Muddibog]]''

[[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, but a giant variant was scrapped.

===[[Murkin]]===
''Main article: [[Murkin]]''

[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.

===[[Scaleman]]===
''Main article: [[Scaleman]]''

[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Siamese Hoodlum]]''

A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.

===[[Snoot]]===
''Main article: [[Snoot]]''

A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.

===[[Snorty]]===
''Main article: [[Snorty]]''

The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].

===[[Wooglah]]===
''Main article: [[Wooglah]]''

A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.

===[[Xowar]]===
[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]

''Main article: [[Xowar]]''

The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].

===[[Zaq]]===
''Main article: [[Zaq]]''

The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
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==Scrapped objects==
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
''Main article: [[Lav-O-Matic]]''

The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Washing machine.jpg|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
Hoodlum Washing Machine.png|Concept designs for the [[Lav-O-Matic]].
</gallery>

===[[Plum]] container===
An unused object that appeared to contain a [[plum]] was discovered by hacking the game.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
Trap Plum 1.png|A beta object which could contain [[plum]]s.
Trap Plum 2.png|[[Rayman]] could [[Telescopic fist|shoot]] the object.
</gallery>

==E3 2002 prototype==
[[File:Rayman3EarlyLogo.png|thumb|Early Logo of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' found in the archives of the E3 2002 demo]]

On March 18, 2021, thanks to Project Deluge, many PlayStation 2 prototypes were found and leaked, including the 2002 E3 prototype of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' dated May 17, 2002.

The preservation website Hidden Palace played this prototype on its Twitch channel along with other prototypes,<ref>Twitch, ''Highlight: Project Deluge: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc'', https://www.twitch.tv/videos/957243402</ref> and later made them available for download on its website.<ref>Hidden Palace, ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (May 17, 2002 prototype)'', https://hiddenpalace.org/Rayman_3:_Hoodlum_Havoc_(May_17,_2002_prototype)</ref>

Through the use of export tools, several files have been discovered:
* Preliminary cinematics, including "The idyll of [[Bégoniax]] and [[Razoff]]", "[[Gumsi]]'s grandeur", "[[André]] tempts [[Reflux]]", "The [[Hoodlum]]s get organized" and "The Power of [[Leptys]]", all of them with [[Rayman]] using his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
* Sound files including old voices from [[Bégoniax]], [[Razoff]], [[Globox]], [[Rayman]] and the [[Hoodlum]]s.
* Textures dated to May 2002, including textures from [[Hoodlum]]s that did not make it to the final game, such as [[Kagalpha]] or [[Kagoubinôme]].
* Alternative [[Rayman]] textures using his second early design.
* Textures reminiscent of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', including textures of effects, worlds, [[Ly]], [[Clark]], [[Sam]] and [[Murfy]].
* Textures dated November 2000, including textures from the early [[Hoodlum]] designs, scrapped character textures and even scrapped world textures.

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Rayman3 2002demo1.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo2.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo3.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo11.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo14.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo16.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo24.jpeg|Second stage of [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]].
Rayman3 2002demo22.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo21.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo20.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo19.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo18.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo15.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]] fights with [[Rayman]].
Rayman3 2002demo13.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo12.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo10.jpeg|[[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo8.jpeg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[crown]]s in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
Rayman3 2002demo4.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo5.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo17.jpeg|Third stage of [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
Rayman3 2002demo6.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]] from the E3 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
Rayman3 2002demo7.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
Rayman3 2002demo9.jpeg|[[Rayman]] fights [[Bégoniax]].
Rayman3 2002demo23.jpeg|[[The Bog of Murk]].
</gallery>

==2002 development build==
[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] user DandyGuy dumped a ''[[Rayman 3]]'' PlayStation 2 development disc online and it appears to be built on October 27, 2002. This build contains six levels each having a simple debug name and the build contains a few differences closely resembling the final game.

The level 'Intro. 10' is the first section of [[the Fairy Council]] with [[Murfy]] carrying [[Rayman]] with no arms, this version of the sections has a different voice for [[Murfy]] and he had different lines.
* Instead of "End Of Cinematic, Now it's time for some action" he says "You're Too Heavy, I'm Not Going To Hold Out Much Longer!",
* Instead of "Grab Those Red Things Okay?" he says "Grab The Red Lums, They're Bursting With Energy!"
* Instead of "Oh, No Here Comes Numbskull Again", he says "Ah Ha! A Hoodlum!"
* Instead of "Oooh, this place is crawlin’ with them." and "Aaah! They’re shootin’ at us! How original of them." he says "I Saw Everything, It's Their Chef, Andre, He Turns the Red Lums Into Hoodlums" and "If We Don't Stop Him, We'll Be Invaded!"
* Instead of "Ok, you did a little better, I'm going to reward you with your first parachute jump, parachute not included!" he says "We Shook Them Off, I'll See You On The Ground"
'SK8.00' is the debug name for the first [[Teensie Highway]] which has some minor differences compared to the final game.
* The landing sound effect when jumping from platform to platform uses the generic 'Boing!' sound.
* When jumping from platform to platform using 'X' the player gets rewarded with a bonus and a 'X2' score multiplier followed by the [[Shock Rocket]] sound effect playing in a loop.
* [[Rayman]] cheers on saying "Woohoo!" when jumping on platforms
* Some instruments in the soundtrack for the [[Teensie Highway]] are either missing or are raised or lowered in volume from the other instruments
* The final segment of the [[Teensie Highway]] has an ending music track that still remains in the final game but was left unused.
'Wood. 19' Contains two segments of [[Clearleaf Forest]], the first being the segment that introduces the player to the [[Shock Rocket]], and the following segment involving the same segment that was used in the 2002 demo.
* The [[Shock Rocket]] segment is missing cutscenes for finding the secret gems under the trap door and for opening each of the 3 steel doors. Instead [[Rayman]] just stays still for a couple of seconds.
* The hitting target sound effects uses those from [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] for [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in the final game instead of a wood breaking sound effect.
'MOOR. 60' Contains a segment from [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|the Land of the Livid Dead]] where [[Rayman]] must free the 3 [[Teensie]]s and open the door to access the second [[Teensie doctor]].
* The level reuses ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
* The [[plum]] music is slightly altered containing more instruments
* The [[Teensie]]s had different voice actors and their dialogue was also shown in text.
* The level is also missing some music in the third quarter of the level
* The [[Hoodoo]]'s theme was completely different sounding dark and dramatic
* The [[Hoodstormer]] theme is also different sounding a bit silly
'Flash. 10' Contains the final segment of [[the Longest Shortcut]]
* The level shows an empty message box at the beginning
* [[Globox]] uses both French and English voices at the same time
* The entire level is missing music
* The cutscene involving the three [[Teensie doctor]]s is missing voices
'Tower .30' contains the final section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]] and is almost exactly similar to its 2002 demo counterpart.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 Dev Main Menu.png|thumb|This is the level select screen when choosing out of the five levels offered
R3 Different Text Window.png|thumb|When playing the intro level, [[Murfy]] and the text references the HP orbs as [[Red Lum]]s
R3 Teensie Highway Dev Build.png|thumb|Jumping with cross enables a score multiplier
R3 TLOTLD 1.png|thumb|When freeing the second [[Teensie]], his dialogue is in a text box, possibly as a placeholder
R3 TLOTLD 2.png|thumb|Second of the [[Teensie]]'s dialogue in a text box
R3 TLOTLD 3.png|thumb|Outside the tower, the posts are using unmodified ''[[Rayman 2]]'' fire textures
</gallery>

=== Unused textures ===
Several unused textures can be found in the files.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Manual.png|An early design for the [[Manual]].
R3 Unused - Murfy.png|An early design for [[Murfy]], resembling his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design.
R3 Unused - Early Murfy + manual in raymap.png
</gallery>

The following textures are for an unused early menu, resembling that seen in the [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|GameBoy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1.png
R3 Unused - Menu2.png
R3 Unused - Menu3.png
R3 Unused - Menu4.png
</gallery>

Here are the same menu textures, but with the alpha channel removed.

<gallery>
R3 Unused - Menu1 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu2 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu3 (no alpha).png
R3 Unused - Menu4 (no alpha).png
</gallery>

==2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]==
[[File:R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|320px|thumb|right|Several of the enemies in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' including the scrapped [[Xowar]] appeared on this early PC version loading screen.]]

In 2002, some platinum copies of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' were bundled with a [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] disc of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and these were identified with a sticker in the front cover. There were other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] games for PC that bundled the same [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] too, along with a few other [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] featuring different levels than the ones seen in the PlayStation 2 version. This [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] featured some differences:

* The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] features an earlier trailer with different music and some gameplay footage with notable differences, like fire textures from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and [[Rayman]] with the ''[[Rayman 2]]'' design in the [[Leptys]] cutscene.
* The loading screens of the PC version is an earlier version of "The Usual Suspects", featuring [[Count Razoff]] and an older design of the [[Knaaren]], the [[Hoodboom]] and the [[Muddibog]].
* The loading screen of the PlayStation 2 version features a slot machine with a rotating 3D model of a [[Hoodmonger]]. A similar style of loading screen was used in the final version of ''[[Rayman M]]'' for the PlayStation 2.
* In Dangerous Game, the old appearance of the [[pigpot]]s can be seen.
* [[Rayman]] yells like Tarzan when he grabs a [[flying hook]] with the [[LockJaw]].
* [[Globox]] and [[André]] have different voices than the ones used in [[Rayman 3|the final version]].
* The lock target image is different.
* There is different music and sound effects than in the final version.
* The points given by some actions are different, like for example, a [[Jewel|green gem]] rewards the player with 100 points instead of 1500.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3 -Beta- Holy Sheet.jpg|When a player scores a number of points in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the words "Holy sheet" would initially appear on the screen.
R3 -Beta- Lock Target .jpg|The design of the lock target in the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
R3 -Beta- Slot Machine.jpg|The PlayStation 2 loading screen from the 2002 [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
R3 -Beta- Flag.jpg|This flag has been replaced by [[:File:HoodFlag.png|this one]] who represents the most common enemies from the game: the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
Pigpot.jpg|The previous design of the [[pigpot]]s.
</gallery>

===Dangerous Game===
This game mode is available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], released in 2002. It contains a sequence of the third section of the [[Clearleaf Forest]]. Many differences can be found between this version and the level of the final version. Some additional differences appear in the PlayStation 2 version. Like the musics played when [[Rayman]] is in fight with the [[Hoodlum]]s.
Before the first secret entrance of this sequence, it was initially expected that a flag representing the [[Hoodlum]] camp appeared, but it was instead replaced by a flag representing a [[Hoodmonger]]. In the PC version of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the [[pigpot]]s' previous design is used.

===[[Special Invaders]]===
[[File:SpecialInvaders-Arcade-R3HH-PC-TitleScreen.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Special Invaders]], as seen in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]

This game mode is also available in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. It contains the third section of [[the Tower of the Leptys]]. Between the beta and final version of this section, the most striking differences are the sounds and musics. Some dialogs had not yet been added to the game, such as those of [[Globox]] and [[Rayman]] during the cinematic of the section. [[Globox]] does not call [[Rayman]] to get aboard his [[Armaguiddon]] but honk to get him. Also, he doesn't say anything about the enemies and do not compliment the buildings. But he is frightened at the sight of the stone gaps, when he's with [[Rayman]] in the room where they are located, [[Globox]] yells : "Ah! A mixer!". The name given to this game mode was finally used for a mini-game in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''. The name of this game mode refers to a classic, '' Space Invaders'.

===Trailer===
The trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] is different in the final version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

For example, in the trailer of the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], the old design of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s is used. Their design looks like the [[Hoodmonger]]'s one, but they wore chain mail and a kind of metal bulletproof vest.

<gallery>
Dangerous Game.png|The logo for Dangerous Game.
Special Invaders.png|The logo for [[Special Invaders]].
Trailer.png|The logo for the trailer.
</gallery>

=== Assets ===
Some early game assets have been found in the files of the demos.

<gallery>
Rayman 3 Early Logo.png|An early logo.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 1.png|An orange medallion.
Rayman 3 Early Medallion 2.png
Rayman 3 Unused Arcade Menu Icon.png|Unused arcade menu icon.
Rayman 3 Unused Secret Icons.png|Unused secrets menu icons.
R3 Unused - Early Menu.png|This early menu is from the PlayStation 2 demo.
</gallery>

==Press kit from ''rayman3.com''==

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/75/Voiceovers_Release_Final.pdf Press release, December, 2002]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/2/25/DECreleaseFINAL.pdf Press release, December, 2003]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b1/Anatomy_of_a_Hero.pdf Anatomy of a Hero]
* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/f/f1/FAQfinal-12-6.pdf FAQ]

===Logos included in the press kit===

<gallery>
R3 LOGOBETA3.png
R3 FNL.png
</gallery>

===Images===
<gallery>
BlackLumFAQ.png
ClearleafFAQ.png|[[Clearleaf Forest]]. Interestingly, the old design of the [[Hoodboom]] is found here.
DoctorFAQ.png|Early design for [[Roméo Patti]].
GloboxFAQ.png
HoodstylerFAQ.png|[[Hoodmonger Soldier]] with early textures.
RefluxFAQ.png|Other early design for [[Reflux]], now with white eyes.
</gallery>

== Unused minigames ==
In the PAL version of the GameCube version there exists unused Game Boy Advance ROMs for the minigames which would have the player connect their GameCube to their Game Boy Advance to play them. There are 3 of these ROMs, with the first one being an early version of the [[Mad Trax]] and [[Wheelis]] minigames, with early sprite artwork. The other two are completely unused and feature a different map and sprites.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px">
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 1.png|The second minigame map
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigame 2.png|The third minigame map
R3 GCN - Early Mad Trax controls info.png|An early controls screen sprite for the first minigame
R3 GCN - Unused GBA Minigames controls info.png|The controls screen sprite for the second and third minigames
</gallery>

==''[[Rayman 3 HD]]''==
''Rayman 3 HD'' contains upscaled old textures.
<gallery>
R3HD Cinematic 1.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] riding on a [[Wooglah]].
R3HD Cinematic 2.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing a beta design for [[Bégoniax]].
R3HD Cinematic 3.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing some scenery in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
R3HD Cinematic 4.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Gumsi]] seemingly playing with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Murfy]].
R3HD Cinematic 5.jpg|Possible placeholder, showing [[Reflux]] obtaining the power of the [[Leptys]].
R3 HD Unused Texture 1.png
R3 HD Unused Texture 2.png
R3 HD Unused Texture 3.png
R3 HD Unused Texture 4.png
</gallery>

==Screenshots==
<gallery>
R3-EarlyScreenshot1.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot2.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot3.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot4.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot5.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot6.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot7.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot8.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot9.jpg
R3-EarlyScreenshot10.jpg
EarlyFC.jpg|An early screenshot of [[the Fairy Council]].
R3HH-FairyCouncil.jpg|An early version of [[the Fairy Council]].
Rayman3TheFairyCouncilBeta2.jpg|The second stage of [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyDOTK.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Hoodmonger]] in [[the Desert of the Knaaren]].
HHearly.jpg|The [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly2.jpg|The shooting range in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
HHearly3.jpg|[[Rayman]] fighting a [[Heckler]] in [[Hoodlum Headquarters]].
Hoodlum Headquarters (early version).jpg|A screenshot of [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
Raymanfly.jpeg|[[Murfy]] with [[Rayman]] in [[the Fairy Council]].
EarlyR3-FairyCouncil.jpg|[[Podocrock]]s in [[the Fairy Council]].
Go fish.jpg|[[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot which shows a map on the tree that was replaced with a wanted poster in the final version.
R3 ScrappedBog.jpg|A [[The Bog of Murk|Bog of Murk]] screenshot that features an early [[Stumbleboom]] design.
R3-Hoodblasters-attack-Rayman-from-airship.jpg|The second stage of [[Clearleaf Forest]].
Drinky.jpg|A screenshot of [[Clearleaf Forest]] that shows 3 [[pigpot]]s that are missing from the final game.
TOLearly.jpg|[[The Tower of the Leptys|Tower of the Leptys]] screenshot that features an early [[Hoodmonger]] design.
TeensieHighwayBeta1.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]], located in [[the Fairy Council]].
TeensieHighwayBeta2.jpg|[[Rayman]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta3.jpg|The first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta4.jpg|Another look of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta5.jpg|The middle part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta6.jpg|[[Rayman]], a [[Teensie]], and [[Globox]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta7.jpg|[[Rayman]] collecting [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta8.jpg|The transition to the third part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta9.jpg|The third part of the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta10.jpg|More [[Jewel|yellow gems]] in the [[Teensie Highway]].
TeensieHighwayBeta11.jpg|The final part of the first [[Teensie Highway]].
</gallery>

==Artwork==
<gallery>
Concept 1.jpeg
Concept 2.jpeg
Concept 3.jpeg
Concept 4.jpeg
Concept 5.jpeg
Concept 6.jpeg
Concept 7.jpeg
Concept 8.jpeg
Concept 9.jpeg
Concept 10.jpeg
Concept 11.jpeg
Test pub 1.jpeg
Test pub 2.jpeg
Test pub 3.jpeg
R3HH-EarlyKnaarenConceptArt.jpg
EarlyPowerupConceptArt.jpg
Rayman3_conceptart1.jpg
Test rayman 3D.jpg
Crystal.png
Concept Forest 1.jpg
forêt.png
Concept Forest 2.jpg
Resting under a mushroom.png
Concept Forest 5.jpg
Concept Forest 6.jpg
Concept Forest 8.jpg
Waterfall.png
Concept LOTLD 1.jpg
Concept LOTLD 2.jpg
Concept LOTLD 3.jpg
Concept LOTLD 4.jpg
Concept_Forest_4.jpg
Concept_Forest_3.jpg
Concept Forest 3 Colorless.png
Razoff Fireplace.png
Cave.png
Cathedral.jpg
R3DOTKartwork.png
Concept_DOTK_1.jpg
Concept_DOTK_2.jpg
Destiny Arena Concept Art.png
Knaaren Architecture.png
Concept DOTK 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 1.jpg
Concept HHQ 2.jpg
Concept HHQ 3.jpg
Concept HHQ 4.jpg
Concept HHQ 5.jpg
Concept HHQ 6.jpg
Concept HHQ 7.jpg
GloboxConceptArt.jpg
RaymanNewDesign1.jpg
RaymanNewDesign2.jpg
RaymanNewDesign3.jpg
RaymanNewDesign4.jpg
RaymanNewDesign5.jpg
RaymanNewDesign6.jpg
Raymanpose2.jpeg
Raymanpose1.jpeg
RaymanOnAGiantFruit.jpg
</gallery>

==Music==
In the PlayStation 2 version of the beta in Dangerous Game, only the first music of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s is used.

*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/151%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/153%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/154%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Artilleryman%20~Under%20Fire~.mp3 The second old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Soldier]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/152%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Hoodmonger%20Officer.mp3 The old music] of the [[Hoodmonger Officer]]s.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/155%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/156%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Focused~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.
*[http://hosting.raymanpc.com/raytunes/music/R3/157%20-%20%28Beta%29%20The%20Sniper%20~Frenzied~.mp3 The old music] of the snipers.

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BvZHR7LkGw The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghLxch40GDg The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PS2 version - Trailer)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZM6o36HnnY The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Dangerous Game)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFIg9TBfSQ The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Special Invaders)]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBFOIcLqQhA The 2002 demo's playthrough at YouTube (PC version - Trailer)]
*[https://tcrf.net/Rayman_3_(GameCube) TCRF Page noting leftover beta content]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBIwLDP3pc&list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9CRIYkmrXal5rgsSefdLBj A playlist with IGN videos from unpublic demo]

==References==
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User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-26T19:49:40Z

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{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3 Print Studio]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-26T19:42:32Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rabbids games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-26T19:42:09Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-26T17:56:28Z

Misterfan2000:

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|160px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-26T16:44:07Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|320px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:Gbc.gif]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-25T23:16:14Z

Misterfan2000:

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|320px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==Information==

* '''Gender:''' [[File:MaleIcon.png]]

* '''Language''': Spanish & English

* '''Others languages''': Valencian

* '''Residence: Spain

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-25T23:14:43Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|320px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:Ps1.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-25T23:11:19Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman stuff I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|320px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''
*''Rayman Origins Promotional T-Shirt''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-12T10:18:45Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman stuff I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|320px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Rayman_merchandising#Rayman_Paris_GamesWeek_T-Shirt|Rayman Paris GamesWeek T-Shirt]]''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2022-03-04T11:10:50Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman stuff I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|320px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''
*''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

[[Category:User en]]

User:Misterfan2000

2021-06-03T21:10:12Z

Misterfan2000: /* List of Rayman games I have */

{{User
| name = Misterfan2000 / Misty
| image = [[File:IconoYT.png|320px|''Birds858'']]
| favourite game = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
| favourite character = ''[[Rayman|Rayman]]''
| gender = Male
| location = Spain
| interests = Video games, cinema, comic, animation
}}

Hello there!

==List of Rayman games I have==
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Rayman GBC]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman (Nintendo DSi)|Rayman DSi]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 1|Rayman Advance]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' [[File:PS2.gif]]
*''[[Rayman DS]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' [[File:3DS.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman M]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[List_of_Rayman_demos#Rayman_3_5|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc - Playable Demo]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman 3]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Nintendo DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' [[File:gba.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (DS)|Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'' [[File:nds.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Rayman Origins]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:WiiU.png|32px|]]
*''[[Rayman Legends]]'' [[File:PC.png]]
*''[[Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]
*''Rayman Redemption'' [[File:PC.png]]

==List of Rabbids games I have==
*''[[Rabbids Go Home]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Raving Rabbids: Party Collection]]'' [[File:Wii.gif]]
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' [[File:NSwitch.png|32px]]

==List of Rayman stuff I have==
*''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''

==Videos of Rayman that I made (In Spanish)==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymLtvejzAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2F1p55oTgg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-YThmot6PY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1veUezm6aQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOV8PM_JX58

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4LiLFpWdY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7lJGCuZ1-I

==References==

[[es:Usuario:Misterfan2000]]

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Kagoubinôme

2021-05-11T18:43:41Z

Misterfan2000: /* Trivia */

[[File:R3HH-Kagoubinome-Artwork.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Early artwork of the Kagoubinôme.]]

The '''Kagoubinôme''' was a variety of [[Hoodlum]] which was initially planned to appear as an enemy in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but was cut from the final version of the game. The Kagoubinôme was in fact composed of two completely different, but complementary, [[Hoodlum]]s. One [[Hoodlum]] would have been small and thin, and the other [[Hoodlum]] would have been tall and fat. The Kagoubinôme couple could carry out two distinct attacks, playing on the size and shape of the [[Hoodlum]]s who make up his two-person character. At long distance, the smaller of the two perches on the fatter one, who starts rolling around like a ball. The small one – looking like a circus tightrope walker – steers him along, attempting to crush [[Rayman]]. Later on, in close combat, the large [[Hoodlum]] would attack [[Rayman]], using the small [[Hoodlum]] as a nunchaku.

[[Image:Kagoubinome.jpg|frame|left|Frontal shot of the Kagoubinôme.]]

Despite the character's original and attractive game design, the Kagoubinôme was discarded by the developers because his first attack required a lot of space in the level and the second proved very difficult to program. The Kagoubinôme are one of the [[Hoodlum]] types that have been completely removed from the final product.

The name ‘Kagoubinôme’ would most likely have been changed to one containing the word ‘Hood’ before the game's release.

==Trivia==
* Kagoubinôme textures have been found in the [[Rayman_3_(early_production)#E3_2002_prototype|''Rayman 3'' E3 2002 Demo ]] files in the 2000 texture folder as well as more updated versions of the textures in the 2002 texture folder, which may suggest that he was included as some way during that date.

{{Hoodlums}}

[[fr:Kagoubinôme]]
[[pl:Kagoubinome]]

[[Category:Enemies from Rayman 3]]
[[Category:Hoodlums]]
[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 3]]

Kagoubinôme

2021-05-11T18:43:07Z

Misterfan2000: /* Trivia */

[[File:R3HH-Kagoubinome-Artwork.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Early artwork of the Kagoubinôme.]]

The '''Kagoubinôme''' was a variety of [[Hoodlum]] which was initially planned to appear as an enemy in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but was cut from the final version of the game. The Kagoubinôme was in fact composed of two completely different, but complementary, [[Hoodlum]]s. One [[Hoodlum]] would have been small and thin, and the other [[Hoodlum]] would have been tall and fat. The Kagoubinôme couple could carry out two distinct attacks, playing on the size and shape of the [[Hoodlum]]s who make up his two-person character. At long distance, the smaller of the two perches on the fatter one, who starts rolling around like a ball. The small one – looking like a circus tightrope walker – steers him along, attempting to crush [[Rayman]]. Later on, in close combat, the large [[Hoodlum]] would attack [[Rayman]], using the small [[Hoodlum]] as a nunchaku.

[[Image:Kagoubinome.jpg|frame|left|Frontal shot of the Kagoubinôme.]]

Despite the character's original and attractive game design, the Kagoubinôme was discarded by the developers because his first attack required a lot of space in the level and the second proved very difficult to program. The Kagoubinôme are one of the [[Hoodlum]] types that have been completely removed from the final product.

The name ‘Kagoubinôme’ would most likely have been changed to one containing the word ‘Hood’ before the game's release.

==Trivia==
* Kagoubinôme textures have been found in the [[Rayman_3_(early_production)#E3_2002_prototype|''Rayman 3'' E3 2002 Demo ]] files in the 2000 texture folder as well as more updated versions of the textures found in the 2002 texture folder, which may suggest that he was included as some way during that date.

{{Hoodlums}}

[[fr:Kagoubinôme]]
[[pl:Kagoubinome]]

[[Category:Enemies from Rayman 3]]
[[Category:Hoodlums]]
[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 3]]

Conjoined Hoodlum

2021-05-11T18:40:40Z

Misterfan2000: /* Trivia */

[[File:Siamese_Hoodlum.jpg|frame|right|Concept artwork of the Siamese Hoodlum.]]

'''Siamese Hoodlums''' were a variety of [[Hoodlum]] enemies which were originally planned to appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

Very little is known about this enemy. Its existence was revealed by a piece of official concept artwork produced for ''[[Rayman 3]]'' – all that is known about the Siamese Hoodlum has been determined from this image. The [[Hoodlum]] itself appears to comprise two distinct [[Hoodlum]]s joined together by stitching. Each of the two conjoined [[Hoodlum]]s has only one arm. One [[Hoodlum]] is green in colour and wears a boxing glove similar to those wielded by [[Slapdash]]es, while the other is grey in colour and has a cannon for a hand. Both [[Hoodlum]]s wear chain-mail similar to that of the [[Spinneroo]]s. This is one of the few [[Hoodlum]] ideations that was completely removed from [[Rayman 3|the final game]] without trace.

==Trivia==
* Siamese Hoodlum textures have been found in the [[Rayman_3_(early_production)#E3_2002_prototype|''Rayman 3'' E3 2002 Demo ]] files in the 2000 texture folder. Interestingly, its filename is the same as the [[Heckler]]'s textures (''hrolk''), giving to suppose that the Siamese Hoodlum may have been an early design.

{{Hoodlums}}

[[fr:Hoodlum Siamois]]
[[it:Hoodlum Siamese]]
[[pl:Syjamskie Mroklumy]]
[[es:Hoodlum Siamés]]

[[Category:Enemies from Rayman 3]]
[[Category:Hoodlums]]
[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 3]]

Scaleman

2021-05-11T18:39:27Z

Misterfan2000: /* Trivia */

{{Enemy
| name = Scaleman
| image = [[Image:Scaleman.png|class=sprite|''Scaleman'']]
| alignment = Bad
| species = [[Hoodlum]]
| appears in = [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]
| location = [[Scaleman's Keep]]
| resistance = [[Image:Lifebar6.png|''6 HP'']]
| attacks = Rolling, small bounces, large bounces, crate throw
}}

'''Scaleman''' is an enemy character found only in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], and is the first of two bosses of [[Pirate Stronghold]], the last of the game's four worlds. If [[Telescopic fist|punched]] when standing still, Scaleman temporarily shrinks and runs back and forth. [[Rayman]] hurts Scaleman by stomping on him while his is shrunk. When full-size, Scaleman attacks by rolling himself into a ball, then either rolling back and forth, bouncing back and forth, or taking large bounces at wherever Rayman is.

<gallery widths="240px" heights="160px" class="sprite">
Scalemans_keep.PNG|Scaleman rolls up into a ball to attack [[Rayman]].
Scaleman_defeated.PNG|Scaleman swells and bursts like a balloon when [[Rayman]] defeats him.
</gallery>

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==
Scaleman was originally intended to appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', as a [[Hoodlum]] boss called the '''Kagalpha'''. The Kagalpha would have been fought in the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]]. His name would most likely have been changed by the game's release, possibly to 'Scaleman', or some different name beginning with 'Hood'. The initial idea for this enemy was the notion of a small, highly-strung person who turns into a big, dangerous character. He was supposed to be present throughout [[Hoodlum Headquarters]] in the form of a small [[Hoodlum]] boss, yelling at his companions to attack [[Rayman]]. He himself was supposed to be able to throw crates at [[Rayman]], who would then give chase to him. At the end of the level, the Kagalpha inhaled helium which blew him up to an immense size but gave him a tiny little voice. In this form, he tried to crush [[Rayman]] who had to deflate him little by little by hitting him with [[Telescopic fist|his fist]]. The Kagalpha was cut out from [[Rayman 3|the final version of the game]] but he remains largely intact in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] as Scaleman.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
R3HH-Kagalfa-Artwork.jpg|Three-dimensional artwork of the Kagalpha, an [[Rayman 3 (early production)|early version]] of Scaleman.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Kagalpha textures have been found in the [[Rayman_3_(early_production)#E3_2002_prototype|''Rayman 3'' E3 2002 Demo ]] files in the 2002 texture folder, which may suggest that he was included as some way during that date.

{{Hoodlums}}

[[fr:Scaleman]]
[[pl:Scaleman]]

[[Category:Bosses from the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman 3]]
[[Category:Hoodlums]]
[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 3]]