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'''Scared platforms''' are platforms which occasionally appear in minor games in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]].
'''Scared platforms''' are platforms which would have appeared in [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']] had it not been cancelled. They can be found in what is left of the prototype in [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'']].


[[File:Scared platforms 1.png|thumb|320px|left|Scared platforms retreating as [[Rayman]] approaches]]
Scared platforms are shaggy brown platforms with root-like hooks. What makes these platforms unique is that they seem to have conscious minds, and react emotionally to [[Rayman]]'s presence. When [[Rayman]] approaches a scared platform, it rapidly levitates away as if frightened by him. This makes it impossible to simply jump onto it. Instead, [[Rayman]] must retreat to a safe distance to lull the scared platform back to its original position, to where he is able to [[Telescopic fist|punch]] it. This creates a sparkling energy connection between [[Rayman]] and the platform, similar to the connection that forms between him and [[flying ring]]s. This link remains until he [[Telescopic fist|punches]] again. As long as this connection endures, it acts as a leash, preventing the scared platform from flying away. [[Rayman]] can jump onto a platform he has tamed in this way. In some cases, he must capture one scared platform, jump onto it, and use it to reach and capture another scared platform.
[[File:Scared platforms 2.png|thumb|320px|right|[[Rayman]] captures a scared platform with his [[telescopic fist]]]]


The idea of the scared platforms was first explored in [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']]. This game was planned as a direct successor to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], and had very similar gameplay and graphics. It was planned for release in the autumn of 1996, but when the developers became aware of the new possibilities introduced by 3D gaming, they cancelled the project, and created ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'' instead. In the PlayStation version of the game, which was released in 1999, the player could unlock one playable level from the game's 2D incarnation. One of the gameplay innovations featured in this level were the scared platforms. These are shaggy brown platforms with root-like hooks; like almost all platforms in the original game, they have eyes. What makes the scared platforms unique is that they seem to have conscious minds, and react emotionally to Rayman's presence. Their 'faces' frown constantly. When the hero approaches a scared platform, it rapidly levitates away as if frightened by him. This makes it almost impossible to simply jump onto it. Instead, Rayman must retreat to a safe distance to lull the scared platform into a sense of security; he must then punch it. This creates a sparkling energy connection between Rayman and the platform, similar to the connection that forms between him and [[flying ring]]s. This link remains until he punches again or walks far away. As long as this connection endures, it acts as a leash, preventing the scared platform from flying away. Rayman can jump onto a platform he has tamed in this way. In some cases, he must capture one scared platform, climb onto it, and use it to reach and capture another scared platform.
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Scared platforms 1.png|Scared platforms retreating as [[Rayman]] approaches.
Scared platforms 2.png|[[Rayman]] captures a scared platform with his [[telescopic fist]].
Scared platforms 3.png|[[Rayman]] uses one scared platform to reach another.
Scared platforms 4.png|The scared platforms return to their original positions once [[Rayman]] has left them alone.
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[[File:Scared platforms 3.png|thumb|320px|left|[[Rayman]] uses one scared platform to reach another]]
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[[File:Scared platforms 4.png|thumb|320px|right|The scared platforms return to their original positions once [[Rayman]] has left them alone]]
 
[[File:Coward platform R1 GBC.PNG|frame|right|A scared platform in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color ''Rayman'']]]]
 
The scared platforms next appeared in 2000's [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color port of ''Rayman'']], a new game based on both [[Rayman 1|the original game]] and [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|its sequel]]. This game features platforms which are recognisably the same as the coward platforms from the [[Rayman 2 (2d prototype)|''Rayman 2'' prototype]]. However, these platforms do not have the unique behaviour of those which appeared in the cancelled game; they are simply regular platforms which look the same as them.


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Latest revision as of 14:20, 4 February 2023

Scared platforms are platforms which would have appeared in the 2D version of Rayman 2 had it not been cancelled. They can be found in what is left of the prototype in the PlayStation version of Rayman 2.

Scared platforms are shaggy brown platforms with root-like hooks. What makes these platforms unique is that they seem to have conscious minds, and react emotionally to Rayman's presence. When Rayman approaches a scared platform, it rapidly levitates away as if frightened by him. This makes it impossible to simply jump onto it. Instead, Rayman must retreat to a safe distance to lull the scared platform back to its original position, to where he is able to punch it. This creates a sparkling energy connection between Rayman and the platform, similar to the connection that forms between him and flying rings. This link remains until he punches again. As long as this connection endures, it acts as a leash, preventing the scared platform from flying away. Rayman can jump onto a platform he has tamed in this way. In some cases, he must capture one scared platform, jump onto it, and use it to reach and capture another scared platform.

  • Scared platforms retreating as Rayman approaches.
    Scared platforms retreating as Rayman approaches.
  • Rayman captures a scared platform with his telescopic fist.
    Rayman captures a scared platform with his telescopic fist.
  • Rayman uses one scared platform to reach another.
    Rayman uses one scared platform to reach another.
  • The scared platforms return to their original positions once Rayman has left them alone.
    The scared platforms return to their original positions once Rayman has left them alone.
Rayman 2: The Great Escape/Revolution
Characters Rayman • Globox • Murfy • Baby Globoxes • Grand Minimus • Teensies • Ly • Ssssam • Bzzit • Polokus • Clark • Carmen • Umber • Uglette • Father of all the Globox
Bosses Axel • Jano • Ninjaws • Boss Biditank • Spyglass Pirate • Boss Chenille • Foutch • Clark • Grolem 13 • Grolgoth • Admiral Razorbeard
Enemies Antitoon • Arm • Baby caterpillar • Bat • Caterpillar • Crab • Helicopter bomb • Jumping eye • Mini Jano • Minisaurus • Nettle • Piranha • Spider • Small Spider • Shell • Zombie Chicken • Guard (prototype)
Robo-Pirates Admiral Razorbeard • Spyglass Pirate • Ninjaws • Boss Biditank • Robot Dinosaur • Grolgoth
Generic Gorilla Pirates • Warships • Barrel Pirates • Ninja Henchmen • List of Robo-Pirates in Rayman 2
Henchman 800 Red Henchman 800 • Green Henchman 800 • Purple Henchman 800 • Yellow Henchman 800 • Zombie Henchman 800 • Grey-brown Henchman 800
Miscellaneous The General • Helicopter bomb • Blade • Shell • Walking Shell • Red Walking Shell • Flying Shell • The Chief (prototype)
Locations Buccaneer • The Chamber of the Teensies • Generator room • Globox Village • The Great Forest • Archipelago • The Sea of Lums
Hubs The Hall of Doors • The Isle of Doors • Teensie Circle
The Front The Minisaurus Plain (The East Plain • Ly's House • The Marshlands • The Pier) • Globox's House (Ly's Stele • Magic Well • Skull Cave) • Rainbow Creek (Ly's Cave • Pirate Factory)
Levels The Woods of Light • The Fairy Glade • The Marshes of Awakening • The Bayou • The Walk of Life • The Sanctuary of Water and Ice • The Menhir Hills (Military Academy • Elite Troop Training Center) • The Cave of Bad Dreams • The Canopy • Whale Bay • The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire • The Echoing Caves • The Precipice • The Top of the World • The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava • The Walk of Power • Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava • Tomb of the Ancients (Technical Check-up • Tomb of the Ancients secret) • The Iron Mountains (Reformatory for Disturbing Children • The Pirate Mines) • The Prison Ship • The Crow's Nest
Minigames Bonus Level • The Walk of Life • The Walk of Power • Menezis
DC/PS2 Pyralums • Lift • Weblums • Globox Disc • Invade • Roller Coaster Challenge • Waterski Challenge • Ray-Type Challenge • Dogfight • Baby Football • The Schplong
Powers Magic fist • Hanging • Grappling fist • Helicopter • Super helicopter • Swimming • Rain Dance
Collectibles Familiar Spirit • Glob Crystal • Ting (prototype) • Life (prototype) • Big Power (prototype)
Power-ups Power Fist • Yellow mushroom • Lums Radar
Lums Yellow Lums • Super Yellow Lums • 1000th Yellow Lum • Red Lums • Green Lums • Blue Lums • Purple Lums • Silver Lums
Plants Plum • Liana • Mushroom • Nenuphar
Objects Four Masks of Polokus • The Heart of the World • Cage • Suns • Moons • Balloon • Keg • Magic Sphere • Menhirs • Rain Mask • Scarecrow • Sparadrap • Spiral Door • Stone of Thought • Switch • Elixir of Life • Yellow mushroom • Exit sign (cameo) • Flying ring (prototype)
Platforms Skull • Scared platform (prototype)
Creatures Deny • Eig • Bird • Giant mosquito • Fish • Frog • Greenbottle • Minisaurus • Popolopoï
Related articles Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype) • Rayman 2 (early production) • Rayman 2 (PlayStation) • Rayman 2 Forever • Rayman DS • Rayman 2 (iOS) • Rayman 3D
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