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==In ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc''== | ==In ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc''== | ||
In ''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', many characters from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' return, but again the cast of the original game is largely overlooked, and no new characters of [[Rayman]]'s species appear. However, the game does contain references to them. In [[the Fairy Council]], | In ''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', many characters from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' return, but again the cast of the original game is largely overlooked, and no new characters of [[Rayman]]'s species appear. However, the game does contain references to them. In [[the Fairy Council]], [[Rayman]] can find [[Garden Raygnome]]s: limbless garden gnomes with a strong resemblance to [[Rayman]]'s species. The developers of the game stated that they considered giving [[Rayman]] himself limbs, but decided that this would be too great a divergence for the series. | ||
==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ||
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In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', many characters from the original game appear for the first time in the series's sixteen-year history. However, the developers made some effort to avoid the subject of [[Rayman]]'s species, perhaps to maintain the unique status held by [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. Characters who were originally limbless, like [[Betilla|Betilla the Fairy]], [[Hunter]]s, [[Antitoon]]s and [[Livingstone]]s now have arms and legs. Some characters, like [[the Magician]] and [[the Photographer]], have been changed to [[Teensie]]s to better fit the style established in the previous sequels. However, some characters, like [[Electoon]]s, [[Stone man|stone men]] and other members of [[Rayman]]'s species remain as limbless as they were in the original. In addition, [[Raybox]] and [[Raymesis]] are introduced as playable characters and skins for [[Rayman]]. | In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', many characters from the original game appear for the first time in the series's sixteen-year history. However, the developers made some effort to avoid the subject of [[Rayman]]'s species, perhaps to maintain the unique status held by [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. Characters who were originally limbless, like [[Betilla|Betilla the Fairy]], [[Hunter]]s, [[Antitoon]]s and [[Livingstone]]s now have arms and legs. Some characters, like [[the Magician]] and [[the Photographer]], have been changed to [[Teensie]]s to better fit the style established in the previous sequels. However, some characters, like [[Electoon]]s, [[Stone man|stone men]] and other members of [[Rayman]]'s species remain as limbless as they were in the original. In addition, [[Raybox]] and [[Raymesis]] are introduced as playable characters and skins for [[Rayman]]. | ||
''[[Rayman Origins]]'' also gives an | The manual for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' also gives an explanation for [[Rayman]]'s limblessness, claiming that in the distant past, [[Rayman]] was created by the [[nymph]]s in order to defeat [[Jano]] and preserve the balance of the world. However, on their way to the ritual, the [[nymph]]s accidentally lost a bag of [[Lum]]s. As a result, [[Rayman]] was born incomplete: missing arms, legs and neck. However, this story conflicts with other accounts of [[Rayman]]'s origins. | ||
At one point in the development of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Tarayzan]] from [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was intended to be a playable character. As a skin for [[Rayman]], [[Tarayzan]] would have remained limbless. Unused dialogue from the game reveals that | At one point in the development of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Tarayzan]] from [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was intended to be a playable character. As a skin for [[Rayman]], [[Tarayzan]] would have remained limbless. Unused dialogue from the game reveals that the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] would have called him [[Rayman]]'s "cuz", although it is unknown if this was supposed to denote a literal kinship. | ||
When | When a hero pulls on the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s beard while controlling [[Rayman]], he expresses mild surprise that [[Rayman]] is still limbless, and assures him that the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually. This may suggest that it is possible for members of [[Rayman]]'s species to gain limbs; it may be that this is what happened to the other returning characters from the original game. | ||
In the PlayStation Vita version of the game, the player can unlock two hidden mosaics by collecting [[relic]]s. One mosaic tells a story about [[Globox]]'s past, while the other tells a story about [[Rayman]]'s history. According to the mosaic, [[Rayman]] was originally bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] who was a member of his own species. While the couple slept on a forest floor, a group of [[Mini-Villus|tiny creatures]], each one a living strand of blonde hair, crept up on [[Rayman]] and fused themselves to his bald head. [[Raynette|Rayman's female companion]], terrified and confused, attempted to cut [[Rayman]]'s hair with a gigantic pair of scissors, but the [[Mini-Villus|hair creatures]], afraid of their nefarious fate, pulled [[Rayman]]'s head and body to escape with him, accidentally making him fall off a cliff. Much to [[Rayman]]'s surprise, his new hair activated its [[helicopter]] ability for the first time, flying him to safety. It is unknown what happened to [[Raynette|Rayman's partner]], as she is never seen or mentioned again. | In the PlayStation Vita version of the game, the player can unlock two hidden mosaics by collecting [[relic]]s. One mosaic tells a story about [[Globox]]'s past, while the other tells a story about [[Rayman]]'s history. According to the mosaic, [[Rayman]] was originally bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] who was a member of his own species. While the couple slept on a forest floor, a group of [[Mini-Villus|tiny creatures]], each one a living strand of blonde hair, crept up on [[Rayman]] and fused themselves to his bald head. [[Raynette|Rayman's female companion]], terrified and confused, attempted to cut [[Rayman]]'s hair with a gigantic pair of scissors, but the [[Mini-Villus|hair creatures]], afraid of their nefarious fate, pulled [[Rayman]]'s head and body to escape with him, accidentally making him fall off a cliff. Much to [[Rayman]]'s surprise, his new hair activated its [[helicopter]] ability for the first time, flying him to safety. It is unknown what happened to [[Raynette|Rayman's partner]], as she is never seen or mentioned again. | ||
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==In other games== | ==In other games== | ||
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', the developers intended [[Rayman]] to have a girlfriend, [[Simohne]], whom he would have to rescue from the [[Rabbid]]s. Concept artwork suggests that the game would have parodied ''Star Wars'' to some extent. | In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', the developers intended [[Rayman]] to have a girlfriend, [[Simohne]], whom he would have to rescue from the [[Rabbid]]s. Concept artwork suggests that the game would have parodied ''Star Wars'' to some extent. | ||
The announcement of ''Growtopia’s'' crossover event with the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] calls [[Rayman]] “our favorite Rayperson ever,” providing a potential name for his species. | |||
Two new members of [[Rayman]]'s species, [[Raydvar]] and [[Ray of the Dead]], are introduced in the fighting game ''[[Brawlhalla]]'' as skins for [[Rayman]]. | |||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', [[Rayman]] is called "thing" and "freak", appearing to be the only one of his kind. | In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', [[Rayman]] is called "thing" and "freak", appearing to be the only one of his kind. | ||
In ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]'', [[Rayman]] travels to the [[Earth]] dimension from what Eden calls "[[Glade of Dreams#Universe|Dimension X]]". Here, he is referred to as an alien, and "alien scum" (by Red) derogatorily. He struggled to fit in, being the only one of his kind. | In ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]'', [[Rayman]] travels to the [[Earth]] dimension from what Eden calls "[[Glade of Dreams#Universe|Dimension X]]". Here, he is referred to as an alien, and "alien scum" (by Red) derogatorily. He struggled to fit in, being the only one of his kind. | ||
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*[[Sorceray]], a short-tempered sorcerer | *[[Sorceray]], a short-tempered sorcerer | ||
*[[Ray-Gnarr]], the leader of [[Mystical Pique]]’s early settlers | *[[Ray-Gnarr]], the leader of [[Mystical Pique]]’s early settlers | ||
*[[Raydvar]], a hero dressed as Bödvar from ''Brawlhalla'' | *[[Raydvar]], a hero dressed as Bödvar from ''[[Brawlhalla]]'' | ||
*[[Ray of the Dead]], a phantasmic hero | *[[Ray of the Dead]], a phantasmic hero | ||
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[[ru:Вид Рэймана]] | [[ru:Вид Рэймана]] | ||
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[[Category:Friends from Rayman Origins]] | [[Category:Friends from Rayman Origins]] | ||