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Developed using the [[Snowdrop]] engine, the game serves as a bold 3D reimagining of the original ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. Brand Art Director Guillaume Arvieu described the game's style as "a bridge between the visual richness and dramatization of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3|3]]'', and the efficiency and clarity of the side-scrolling gameplay of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''."<ref name="official_page" /> According to Brand Director Guillaume Cerda, the development team utilized Snowdrop to deliver a more expressive Rayman experience that fully takes advantage of the PS5's capabilities, while Brand Producer Loïc Gounon stated the game preserves what fans love while expanding [[Rayman]]'s lore and world logic.<ref name="official_page" /> | Developed using the [[Snowdrop]] engine, the game serves as a bold 3D reimagining of the original ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. Brand Art Director Guillaume Arvieu described the game's style as "a bridge between the visual richness and dramatization of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3|3]]'', and the efficiency and clarity of the side-scrolling gameplay of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''."<ref name="official_page" /> According to Brand Director Guillaume Cerda, the development team utilized Snowdrop to deliver a more expressive Rayman experience that fully takes advantage of the PS5's capabilities, while Brand Producer Loïc Gounon stated the game preserves what fans love while expanding [[Rayman]]'s lore and world logic.<ref name="official_page" /> | ||
Furthermore, the development of the sequel to ''[[Rayman 3]]'' will depend on the sales of this remake.<ref>https://www.thegamer.com/rayman-4-reportedly-depends-on-legends-retold-sales-success/</ref> | |||
== Story == | == Story == | ||
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Several characters have received detailed redesigns to complement the 3D shift:<ref name="vnheard" /> | Several characters have received detailed redesigns to complement the 3D shift:<ref name="vnheard" /> | ||
* [[Rayman]]: Redesigned with two separate eyes, tied-together hoodie drawstrings, and detailed shoes. | * [[Rayman]]: Redesigned with two separate eyes, tied-together hoodie drawstrings, and detailed shoes. | ||
* [[Globox]]: Features highly detailed, textured skin. | * [[Globox]]: Features highly detailed, textured skin and visible teeth. | ||
* [[Teensie]]s: Updated with visible teeth and larger eyes. | * [[Teensie]]s: Updated with visible teeth and larger eyes. | ||
* [[Barbara]]: Transitioned into a fully modeled 3D character, representing her biggest visual "glow-up." | * [[Barbara]]: Transitioned into a fully modeled 3D character, representing her biggest visual "glow-up." | ||
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Rayman Legends Retold Bubble Dreamer.jpg|The Bubble Dreamer with a different look. | Rayman Legends Retold Bubble Dreamer.jpg|The Bubble Dreamer with a different look. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The game's soundtrack has been expanded with 55 minutes of brand-new music.<ref name="vnheard" /> Original composer [[Christophe Héral]] returned to compose the score alongside Grant Kirkhope, famous for his musical work on the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Mario + Rabbids'' series.<ref name="official_page" /><ref name="vnheard" /> | The game's soundtrack has been expanded with 55 minutes of brand-new music.<ref name="vnheard" /> Original composer [[Christophe Héral]] returned to compose the score alongside Grant Kirkhope, famous for his musical work on the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Mario + Rabbids'' series.<ref name="official_page" /><ref name="vnheard" /> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Reception == | |||
=== Reveal === | |||
Retold received mixed to positive reactions upon revealed, with criticism towards the decision to remake Legends after the franchise's near decade-long hiatus rather than a brand new game. Some of the character redesigns have received some criticism, most notably Rayman seperate eyes and Betilla more realistic human like design. | |||
In contrast, the visual quality, voice acting, cutscenes, new content and gameplay have received praise, with many expressing gratitude that Rayman still being relevant | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px"> | <gallery widths="320px" heights="180px"> | ||
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Rayman Legends Retold Olympus Maximus.jpg|The [[Grand Minimus]] attacking a [[Minotaur]]. | Rayman Legends Retold Olympus Maximus.jpg|The [[Grand Minimus]] attacking a [[Minotaur]]. | ||
Rayman Legends Retold Haunted Castle.png|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. | Rayman Legends Retold Haunted Castle.png|[[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]] in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. | ||
Legends Retold Vilain.png||A mysterious new vilain. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* [https://n1up.nl/news/rayman-remake-gaat-rayman-legends-retold-heten/ Overview of leaks on N1UP] | * [https://n1up.nl/news/rayman-remake-gaat-rayman-legends-retold-heten/ Overview of leaks on N1UP] | ||
* [https://x.com/noarmsandnolegs/status/2060349783735157175/ Post on X discussing the banner] | * [https://x.com/noarmsandnolegs/status/2060349783735157175/ Post on X discussing the banner] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_7BQ9hLGkk/ Official trailer] | |||
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[[Category:2D platform games]] | [[Category:2D platform games]] | ||