Clark: Difference between revisions

* ''This article is about the character from ''[[Rayman 2]]''. For Clark the Superrabbid from ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', see [[Clark (Rabbid)]].''

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| image = [[File:Clark Model.png|320px|center|Clark]]

{{Quote|text=Next, [[Polokus|he]] created the simpler creatures. First came Clark. His incredible strength proved useful in carving out the landscape, to fold hills into the monotonous plains and to deviate the too-impetuous rivers.|sign=[[The Knowledge of the World]]|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

'''Clark the Giant''' is a character who appears in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes, although he does not appear in [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color adaptation]]. He makes his first appearance in [[the Menhir Hills]], except for ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', in which he first appears in [[the Minisaurus Plain]], or [[the East Plain]] if the player does not access the area before obtaining [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first mask]]. Clark is one of [[Rayman]]'s strongest allies, and can hold his own against even a large group of [[Robo-Pirate]]s. His only weakness is his somewhat sensitive stomach.

Clark was one of the first of the people created by [[Polokus]] in the early days of the [[Glade of Dreams]]. Clark was created to fold the land into hills and to dig out valleys and lakes.

| image = [[File:Spyglass Pirate controlling Clark.jpg|right|320px|''Clark is controlled by the [[Spyglass Pirate]] and forced to fight [[Rayman]] in [[Technical Check-up|a secret lab]] within the [[Tomb of the Ancients]].'']]

| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]''

| resistance = [[File:Lifebar6.png|6 HP]] (original version)

| attacks = Force Clark to grab and crush [[Rayman]], force Clark to body slam [[Rayman]] after tripping on a [[laser]] beam

==Roles in ''[[Rayman 2]]''==

{{Quote|text=A mountain of muscles, Clark is an army all by himself. With one mighty blow, he can send an entire regiment of [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] flying. His only weak point: a somewhat sensitive stomach. This can cause problems, especially when, in the heat of battle, he munches a [[Robo-Pirate|robot]] that’s a little too rusty...|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

===[[The Menhir Hills]]===

Clark, like [[Globox]] and [[Carmen]], was one of the characters-in-distress that [[Rayman]] had to help out following his adventures in [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] ([[Whale Bay]] in the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''). In all versions of the game, Clark plays his first major role in [[the Menhir Hills]] and is the first of the people that [[Rayman]] must save.

After dashing through the dangerous [[The Menhir Hills|Menhir Hills]], [[Rayman]] arrives in a [[Elite Troop Training Center|Pirate Academy]]. There, he discovers that all the [[Robo-Pirate]]s have been destroyed, thanks to Clark. Clark, however, accidentally swallowed a rusty [[Robo-Pirate|robot]] part in the heat of battle and, thanks to his sensitive stomach, became sick—possibly fatally. To save his friend, [[Rayman]] must travel to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]] to find [[Elixir of Life|a cure]]. Though before the [[Jano|guardian of the Cave of Bad Dreams]] did not allow [[Rayman]] entry, Clark gives [[Rayman]] the knowledge he needs to enter.

===[[The Menhir Hills]] revisit===

 

===[[Tomb of the Ancients]]===

Clark attacks by trying to grab [[Rayman]] and crush him between his hands, damaging him and sending him flying forward if he succeeds. To defeat Clark, [[Rayman]] has to press three [[switch]]es to turn on a [[laser]] beam, and then trip the giant on it, avoiding his body slam when he is tripped. Once the giant was tripped, [[Rayman]] could attack the remote-control pack on Clark's back. After a while of doing this, the pack was destroyed and Clark was saved once and for all. After doing a dance with [[Rayman]], Clark assists [[Rayman]] in reaching the warp spot that takes him to the next level.

===After [[Tomb of the Ancients|the Tomb]]===

Clark's final appearance in all the versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is after the fight with [[Razorbeard]]. Clark is waiting with other good characters for [[Rayman]]'s return.

==Minor roles in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''==

Clark's primary role in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', other than his level appearances, is opening up [[Globox's House]], [[Rainbow Creek]], and [[the Iron Mountains]]. He is visited after every sanctuary level, although the visit after [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] incorporates his rescue from [[Tomb of the Ancients]].

===[[The East Plain]]===

In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Clark's first appearance is either outside or at [[the East Plain]] in [[the Minisaurus Plain]]. If [[Rayman]] has not completed [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] and heads along the path towards [[the East Plain]], a gang of [[Robo-Pirate]]s will ambush him. Though it will look like he is defeated, [[Rayman]] is happy to see Clark ambushing the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. Clark chases the [[Robo-Pirate]]s into [[the East Plain]], yelling threats. If [[Rayman]] never trots in this direction before his destination becomes [[the Menhir Hills]], this scene will not happen.

Clark's next appearance is following [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]. The [[Teensie]] at [[the Minisaurus Plain]]'s [[Teensie Circle]] will tell [[Rayman]] that Clark is waiting in [[the East Plain]]. If [[Rayman]] enters [[The East Plain|the Plain]] and ascends the cliff-side bridge, he will eventually find Clark. Clark uses his wall-breaking ability to pave entry to the [[Globox's House]] area of [[the Front]]. Clark does not re-appear until [[the Menhir Hills]] level.

===The capture of Clark===

Clark plays the same role after [[Rayman]] has completed [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]. The [[Teensie]] of [[Globox's House]] tells [[Rayman]] that Clark is waiting for him by the [[Whale Bay]]. If [[Rayman]] passes the [[Whale Bay]] and follows the nearby beach, he will encounter Clark waiting by a bridge. Clark will crash through a wooden wall, and he and [[Rayman]] pass through it.

Clark then passes through another wooden wall at the far end of a mountainous arena. However, before [[Rayman]] can follow, [[Robo-Pirate]]s flood out of the hole, presumably capturing Clark in the process and taking him to the [[Tomb of the Ancients]]. [[Rayman]] must battle wave after wave of [[Robo-Pirate]]s arcade-style; however, once the road to the [[Rainbow Creek]] is clear Clark is nowhere to be found.

Later, following [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]], the [[Teensie]] of the [[Rainbow Creek]] tells [[Rayman]] that Clark's location has been found. [[Rayman]] must return to [[Skull Cave]] to locate the [[Tomb of the Ancients]].

===[[The Iron Mountains]]===

Clark's final act follows the [[Tomb of the Ancients]]. [[Rayman]] must meet Clark by a wooden wall near the [[Rainbow Creek]]'s [[Teensie Circle]]. Clark smashes the wall, allowing [[Rayman]] access to [[the Iron Mountains]].

 

In ''[[Rayman Revolution|Revolution]]'', Clark makes a final in-game appearance after [[Rayman]] has completed [[the Prison Ship]]. He joins [[Rayman]]'s other friends in waiting for him by the [[Flying shell]] taking [[Rayman]] to [[the Crow's Nest]].

Clark next appears during ''[[Rayman Revolution|Revolution]]'''s final credits, in which he plays the bass guitar in a band with [[Rayman]]'s other friends.

Back when [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] was still [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance, early production)|an adaptation of ''Rayman 2'']], Clark was meant to appear as a boss. He was however replaced by [[Scaleman]], the boss of [[Scaleman's Keep]], as the game became an adaptation of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' instead.

==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==

The book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'' revealed that Clark was planned to appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' but [[Rayman 3 (early production)|eventually scrapped]] for unknown reasons. Textures of Clark have been found in the game's files.

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Clark01.webp|Texture of Clark's head found in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' game files

Clark02.webp|Texture of Clark's hands and torso found in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' game files

Clark03.webp|Texture of Clark's arms and feet found in the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' game files

Clark.png|Clark's typical appearance.

RR-PS2-Japanese-Clark.JPG|Clark's colours are different in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.

Clark concept art.jpg|In this concept art, Clark helps [[Rayman]] to save a [[baby Globox]].

Clark Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Clark helping [[Rayman]] to free prisoners.

[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 3]]