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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. | ||
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== 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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Rayman Legends Retold World Map.webp|All of the worlds on a new map. | Rayman Legends Retold World Map.webp|All of the worlds on a new map. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Reception == | |||
=== Reveal === | |||
''Retold'' received mixed to positive reactions upon being revealed, with criticism towards the decision to remake ''Legends'' after the franchise's near decade-long hiatus rather than making a brand new game or remaking an older game like ''[[Rayman 2]]'' or ''[[Rayman 3]]''. Some of the character redesigns were met with positivity, such as [[Barbara]]'s design in her first appearance in a 3D-style ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' game, while others have received criticism, most notably Rayman's separate eyes and [[Betilla]]'s more realistic, human-like design. | |||
In contrast to the criticism, the visual quality, voice acting, cutscenes, new content and gameplay have received praise, with many expressing gratitude for Rayman still being relevant at Ubisoft. | |||
== Future == | |||
When asked why Ubisoft decided to remake ''Rayman Legends'', Rayman Brand Producer Loïc Gounon responded that they hoped the remake would “be the foundation for the future” of Rayman as an ongoing series.<ref>https://www.nintendolife.com/previews/hands-on-rayman-legends-retold-somehow-legends-returned-but-why</ref> A leaker who revealed the remake before the official announcement stated that development on "''Rayman 4''" (which was alluded to as a joke in ''Rayman 3'') will depend on how well ''Rayman Legends Retold'' performs financially.<ref>https://www.thegamer.com/rayman-4-reportedly-depends-on-legends-retold-sales-success/</ref> | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Rayman Legends Retold announcment leak.png|Leaked message claiming that an announcement was imminent prior to the State of Play. | Rayman Legends Retold announcment leak.png|Leaked message claiming that an announcement was imminent prior to the State of Play. | ||
Rayman Legends Retold post leak.png|Leaked message confirming the game's title and its internal project codename, "Steambot". | Rayman Legends Retold post leak.png|Leaked message confirming the game's title and its internal project codename, "Steambot". | ||
Rayman Legends Retold Key Art.png|The official, unscaled key art for the game. | Rayman Legends Retold Key Art.png|The official, unscaled key art for the game. | ||
Rayman Legends Retold Official poster.jpeg| The version used for the IGN demo video cover is different in that there are no characters above the logo. | Rayman Legends Retold Official poster.jpeg| The version used for the IGN demo video cover is different in that there are no characters above the logo. | ||
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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]] | ||