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This was a boss that was not ~~added to~~ the game, ~~but~~ can be seen in the secret room ~~in the part~~ before the final [[~~reflux~~]] fight in the [[Tower of the Leptys]] in [[Rayman 3: ~~Hoodlum Havoc~~]].

{{Character

| name = Xowar

| image = [[File:Xowar.PNG|center|320px|The Xowar]]

| alignment = Neutral

| appears in = ''[[Rayman 3]]''

| sex = Male

| species = Gorilla

}}

{{Quote|text=This species of gigantic gorilla reached an advanced state of development: a 2D sketch, followed by 3D modelling, had been made of him. He was intended to be a boss from the [[Clearleaf Forest]] into which [[Rayman]] escaped during a race/chase (viewed from in front), while doing his best to avoid certain obstacles. Unfortunately, [[Ubisoft|the programmers]] found this enormous character too difficult to "tame" because of his size. However, though he was set aside, the more skillful ''[[Rayman 3]]'' players succeeded in detecting his presence in [[Xowar secret|a hidden level]] at the end of the game.|sign=VIP-zone description|source=[[RaymanZone]]}}

{{Quote|text=The Xowar is the kindest of creatures. Convinced that [[Rayman]] suffers through not having arms and legs, he runs after him to put an end to his torment.|sign=[[Rayman 3 (early production)|Scrapped]] [[Xowar minigame]] description|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}

The '''Xowar''', also known as the '''Xovar''', is a species of gigantic gorilla-like creature from ''[[Rayman 3]]''. In all its appearances it has a distinctive tusk protruding from the right side of its lower jaw.

==Development and the [[Xowar minigame]]==

The Xowar was planned to be the boss of [[Clearleaf Forest]], and [[Rayman]] would have escaped the battle during a race/chase (viewed from the front), while doing his best to avoid certain obstacles (similar to the idea of the fight with [[Foutch]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''), but its size made it too difficult for the programmers to work with, so it was replaced by [[Master Kaag]]. Another reason for dropping the Xowar was because there was nothing in the game story to justify a pursuit.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>

In the loading screen of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and for the PC [[Rayman 3 (early production)|demo version]], a Xowar is partially shown, lining up with various [[Hoodlum]]s for a police mugshot.

According to an examination of the files on the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' disc, a Xowar minigame was once planned for inclusion in the game. The premise of the minigame was that the Xowar, being the kindest of creatures, takes pity on [[Rayman]] due to the fact that he has no limbs. Convinced of [[Rayman]]'s suffering, the Xowar chases him in an attempt to kill him and put him out of his supposed misery. The player would presumably have controlled [[Rayman]] as he fled from the Xowar. The Xowar minigame's description is similar to that of the [[Rayman 3 (early production)|scrapped]] Xowar boss fight in the [[Clearleaf Forest]], making it seem likely that the minigame was a recycled version of the fight. It is not known why the minigame was omitted from [[Rayman 3|the final version of the game]]; the Xowar was initially removed as a boss because he was too large for the programmers to work with, and the minigame may have been removed for similar technical reasons.

R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|A Xowar could partially be seen in the PC's [[Rayman 3 (early production)|beta]] [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] loading screen of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

</gallery>

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

The Xowar can still be seen in two places in [[Rayman 3|the final version of the game]]:

*In [[Clearleaf Stadium|the arena]] of the [[Master Kaag]] battle in the [[Clearleaf Forest]], there is a 'Wanted' poster depicting the Xowar. It has been speculated that the [[Hoodlum]]s want him for his fur for their costumes or as an ally against [[Rayman]].

*In a secret room found just before the final [[Reflux]] fight in [[the Tower of the Leptys]], generally known to players as the [[Xowar secret]], there are three room-sized (and unbreakable) [[cage]]s, each containing a different [[Rayman 3 (early production)|scrapped]] character. One cage holds a [[Glute]], one holds an in-game model of a [[Bonton]] similar to the one in the intro video (except the one in the [[cage]] is blue), and in the third cage is a Xowar running on a treadmill.

Three unused animations are still present in the game for the Xowar: one where he hits the ground with its front legs, another where it beats its chest, and one where it collapses to the ground, presumably after being defeated.<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 3: Unused Xowar Animations'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiWy1yKIkM</ref>

Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|The Xowar can be seen imprisoned in a cell, in a secret area within [[the Tower of the Leptys]].

Xowar secret.jpg|Using a cheat, it is possible to get a close-up view of the Xowar.

Xowar Poster.JPG|The Xowar poster, as seen in the [[Clearleaf Forest]].

Usual suspects 2.jpg|The Xowar in a loading screen of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

Xowar chase prototype.gif|The Xowar chasing [[Rayman]] in an early version of the game

</gallery>

==Gallery==

<table>

<tr>

<td valign="top">[[File:Xowar2bt.gif|frame|left|A Xowar with a [[Sylkin]] on its back.]]</td>

<td valign="top">[[File:Xowar avatar.png|frame|center|The Xowar, as seen in the [[RaymanZone]] ranklist.]]</td>

</tr>

</table>

==External links==

* [https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxRl5t10DlIP283Q-fn9GD-qsntC8hE8Kq The Tower of the Leptys's secret Xowar area (''Rayman 3'' – PC version) at YouTube]

==References==

[[fr:Xowar]]

[[pl:Xowar]]

[[es:Xowar]]

[[ru:Ксовар]]

[[Category:~~Creatures~~]]

[[Category:Bosses from Rayman 3]]

[[Category:Creatures from Rayman 3]]

[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 3]]

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-This was a boss that was not added to the game, but can be seen in the secret room in the part before the final [[reflux]] fight in the [[Tower of the Leptys]] in [[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]].
+{{Character
+| name = Xowar
+| image = [[File:Xowar.PNG|center|320px|The Xowar]]
+| alignment = Neutral
+| appears in = ''[[Rayman 3]]''
+| sex = Male
+| species = Gorilla
+}}
+{{Quote|text=This species of gigantic gorilla reached an advanced state of development: a 2D sketch, followed by 3D modelling, had been made of him. He was intended to be a boss from the [[Clearleaf Forest]] into which [[Rayman]] escaped during a race/chase (viewed from in front), while doing his best to avoid certain obstacles. Unfortunately, [[Ubisoft|the programmers]] found this enormous character too difficult to "tame" because of his size. However, though he was set aside, the more skillful ''[[Rayman 3]]'' players succeeded in detecting his presence in [[Xowar secret|a hidden level]] at the end of the game.|sign=VIP-zone description|source=[[RaymanZone]]}}
+{{Quote|text=The Xowar is the kindest of creatures. Convinced that [[Rayman]] suffers through not having arms and legs, he runs after him to put an end to his torment.|sign=[[Rayman 3 (early production)|Scrapped]] [[Xowar minigame]] description|source=''[[Rayman 3]]''}}
+The '''Xowar''', also known as the '''Xovar''', is a species of gigantic gorilla-like creature from ''[[Rayman 3]]''. In all its appearances it has a distinctive tusk protruding from the right side of its lower jaw.
+==Development and the [[Xowar minigame]]==
+The Xowar was planned to be the boss of [[Clearleaf Forest]], and [[Rayman]] would have escaped the battle during a race/chase (viewed from the front), while doing his best to avoid certain obstacles (similar to the idea of the fight with [[Foutch]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]''), but its size made it too difficult for the programmers to work with, so it was replaced by [[Master Kaag]]. Another reason for dropping the Xowar was because there was nothing in the game story to justify a pursuit.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
+In the loading screen of ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and for the PC [[Rayman 3 (early production)|demo version]], a Xowar is partially shown, lining up with various [[Hoodlum]]s for a police mugshot.
+According to an examination of the files on the ''[[Rayman 3]]'' disc, a Xowar minigame was once planned for inclusion in the game. The premise of the minigame was that the Xowar, being the kindest of creatures, takes pity on [[Rayman]] due to the fact that he has no limbs. Convinced of [[Rayman]]'s suffering, the Xowar chases him in an attempt to kill him and put him out of his supposed misery. The player would presumably have controlled [[Rayman]] as he fled from the Xowar. The Xowar minigame's description is similar to that of the [[Rayman 3 (early production)|scrapped]] Xowar boss fight in the [[Clearleaf Forest]], making it seem likely that the minigame was a recycled version of the fight. It is not known why the minigame was omitted from [[Rayman 3|the final version of the game]]; the Xowar was initially removed as a boss because he was too large for the programmers to work with, and the minigame may have been removed for similar technical reasons.
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
+R3HH-BETADemo-PC-LoadingScreen.png|A Xowar could partially be seen in the PC's [[Rayman 3 (early production)|beta]] [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] loading screen of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
+</gallery>
+==In ''[[Rayman 3]]''==
+The Xowar can still be seen in two places in [[Rayman 3|the final version of the game]]:
+*In [[Clearleaf Stadium|the arena]] of the [[Master Kaag]] battle in the [[Clearleaf Forest]], there is a 'Wanted' poster depicting the Xowar. It has been speculated that the [[Hoodlum]]s want him for his fur for their costumes or as an ally against [[Rayman]].
+*In a secret room found just before the final [[Reflux]] fight in [[the Tower of the Leptys]], generally known to players as the [[Xowar secret]], there are three room-sized (and unbreakable) [[cage]]s, each containing a different [[Rayman 3 (early production)|scrapped]] character. One cage holds a [[Glute]], one holds an in-game model of a [[Bonton]] similar to the one in the intro video (except the one in the [[cage]] is blue), and in the third cage is a Xowar running on a treadmill.
+Three unused animations are still present in the game for the Xowar: one where he hits the ground with its front legs, another where it beats its chest, and one where it collapses to the ground, presumably after being defeated.<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 3: Unused Xowar Animations'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiWy1yKIkM</ref>
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
+Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|The Xowar can be seen imprisoned in a cell, in a secret area within [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
+Xowar secret.jpg|Using a cheat, it is possible to get a close-up view of the Xowar.
+Xowar Poster.JPG|The Xowar poster, as seen in the [[Clearleaf Forest]].
+Usual suspects 2.jpg|The Xowar in a loading screen of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
+Xowar chase prototype.gif|The Xowar chasing [[Rayman]] in an early version of the game
+</gallery>
+==Gallery==
+<table>
+<tr>
+<td valign="top">[[File:Xowar2bt.gif|frame|left|A Xowar with a [[Sylkin]] on its back.]]</td>
+<td valign="top">[[File:Xowar avatar.png|frame|center|The Xowar, as seen in the [[RaymanZone]] ranklist.]]</td>
+</tr>
+</table>
+==External links==
+* [https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxRl5t10DlIP283Q-fn9GD-qsntC8hE8Kq The Tower of the Leptys's secret Xowar area (''Rayman 3'' – PC version) at YouTube]
+==References==
+<references/>
+{{Rayman 3}}
 [[fr:Xowar]]
+[[pl:Xowar]]
+[[es:Xowar]]
+[[ru:Ксовар]]
-[[Category:Creatures]]
+[[Category:Bosses from Rayman 3]]
 [[Category:Creatures from Rayman 3]]
+[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman 3]]

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