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| programmed by = Yann Le Tensorer, Olivier Didelot <small>(engine programming)</small> | | programmed by = Yann Le Tensorer, Olivier Didelot <small>(engine programming)</small> | ||
| written by = David Neiss <small>(scenarios and dialogue)</small> <br> [[Michel Ancel]] <small>(story)</small> <br> [[David Gasman]] <small>(English-language translation)</small> | | written by = David Neiss <small>(scenarios and dialogue)</small> <br> [[Michel Ancel]] <small>(story)</small> <br> [[David Gasman]] <small>(English-language translation)</small> | ||
| soundtrack by = [[Éric Chevalier]] <small>(original music)</small> <br> Daniel Masson <small>(N64 | | soundtrack by = [[Éric Chevalier]] <small>(original music)</small> <br> Daniel Masson <small>(N64 sequence adaptation)</small> | ||
| release date = | | release date = | ||
'''Nintendo 64:'''<br> | '''Nintendo 64:'''<br> | ||
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| genre = 3D platformer | | genre = 3D platformer | ||
| gameplay mode = Single player | | gameplay mode = Single player | ||
| platforms = Nintendo 64, | | platforms = Nintendo 64, Windows, Dreamcast, [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]], [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]], [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]], [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]], PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network, emulation), PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network, emulation), PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network, emulation), [[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]], Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Classics, emulation), Nintendo Switch 2 (Nintendo Classics, emulation) | ||
| ratings = 7+ (PEGI), E (ESRB) | | ratings = 7+ (PEGI), E (ESRB) | ||
| distribution media = Cartridge, CD-ROM, GD-ROM, DVD, digital download | | distribution media = Cartridge, CD-ROM, GD-ROM, DVD-ROM, digital download | ||
| system requirements = | | system requirements = | ||
| game engine = [[OpenSpace]] | | game engine = [[OpenSpace]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is the second major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is the first sequel to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and the series' first 3D game. ''Rayman 2'' introduced many brand-new major characters, though it featured almost none from its predecessor. ''Rayman 2'' was first released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 and | '''''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''''' is the second major game in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. It is the first sequel to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and the series' first 3D game. ''Rayman 2'' introduced many brand-new major characters, though it featured almost none from its predecessor. ''Rayman 2'' was first released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 and Windows. It was followed by ports for the Dreamcast and PlayStation in 2000. Each version is different in its own way due to the specifications of each platform. | ||
''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' is often abbreviated as '''''Rayman 2''''' or (to avoid confusion with the similarly named ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'') '''''R2'''''. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)| | ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' is often abbreviated as '''''Rayman 2''''' or (to avoid confusion with the similarly named ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'') '''''R2'''''. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] of ''Rayman 2'' was later released as a PSOne Classic on the North American PlayStation Network, on December 18, 2008. On March 1, 2010 and March 25, 2011, two versions based on the Dreamcast incarnation of the game were released; one for the [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]] devices, and a similar version for the Nintendo 3DS, under the title ''[[Rayman 3D]]''. The Windows version joined ''[[Rayman Forever]]'' on the digital distribution service [http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/rayman_2_the_great_escape Good Old Games] on the 27th of May, 2011. The Nintendo 64 version is set to be added to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2's Nintendo Classics library on December 17, 2025 alongside ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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A [[The General|Salesman]] visits [[Razorbeard]], and pitches the [[Grolgoth]] as the solution to the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]]'s problem with [[Rayman]]. After some consideration, [[Razorbeard]] accepts the [[Grolgoth]], setting the circumstances for the final confrontation with [[Rayman]]. In the meantime, [[Rayman]] infiltrates [[the Prison Ship]], the largest of the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]] Vessels and fortress in its own right. [[Rayman]] initially finds himself sliding through floors and tunnels within the bowels of the ship, but is able to acquire a [[flying shell]], which he uses to progress even further through the ships' interior chambers. | A [[The General|Salesman]] visits [[Razorbeard]], and pitches the [[Grolgoth]] as the solution to the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]]'s problem with [[Rayman]]. After some consideration, [[Razorbeard]] accepts the [[Grolgoth]], setting the circumstances for the final confrontation with [[Rayman]]. In the meantime, [[Rayman]] infiltrates [[the Prison Ship]], the largest of the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]] Vessels and fortress in its own right. [[Rayman]] initially finds himself sliding through floors and tunnels within the bowels of the ship, but is able to acquire a [[flying shell]], which he uses to progress even further through the ships' interior chambers. | ||
In most versions, excluding those based off the | In most versions, excluding those based off the Nintendo 64 and Windows versions, a cutscene will play once the level is completed for the first time. It shows [[Rayman]] freeing the captives within [[the Prison Ship]], who are then urged to leave, while [[Rayman]] makes his final approach to [[Razorbeard]] himself. | ||
====The Final Battle==== | ====The Final Battle==== | ||
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{{Main|Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)}} | {{Main|Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)}} | ||
''Rayman 2'' was first developed to be a 2D sidescrolling platform game similar to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and was planned to be released on the | ''Rayman 2'' was first developed to be a 2D sidescrolling platform game similar to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], and was planned to be released on the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn.<ref>Unseen64.com, ''Rayman 2 [2D version - Unreleased]'', http://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/11/rayman2-2d-cancelled</ref> Screenshots, videos and interviews indicate that the game would still involve an invasion of robots from space. The game featured enemies similar to the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, and it also featured background platforming - using a device similar to a shower head and a toilet flush, [[Rayman]] could teleport from the foreground to the background (and vice-versa). One video in particular also featured [[Betilla]] the Fairy, and showed her imprisoned in a cell. | ||
This 2D game was cancelled in favour of the 3D version it became, though a playable prototype (version 01.12d) featuring one level is included in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'']], and is unlocked if the player collects at least 720 [[Yellow Lum]]s out of the version's total 800. It was discovered that this prototype was last worked on on May 31, 1996 and was sent to the ''PlayStation RayMan 2 team'' so that they could incorporate one of its levels into their version of the game. | This 2D game was cancelled in favour of the 3D version it became, though a playable prototype (version 01.12d) featuring one level is included in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'']], and is unlocked if the player collects at least 720 [[Yellow Lum]]s out of the version's total 800. It was discovered that this prototype was last worked on on May 31, 1996 and was sent to the ''PlayStation RayMan 2 team'' so that they could incorporate one of its levels into their version of the game. | ||
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==Levels== | ==Levels== | ||
[[File:TheHallOfDoors.png|320px|thumb|right|[[The Hall of Doors]], as seen in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]].]] | [[File:TheHallOfDoors.png|320px|thumb|right|[[The Hall of Doors]], as seen in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]].]] | ||
Only the | Only the Nintendo 64, Windows, and Dreamcast versions (including their derivatives like the [[Rayman DS|DS]]/[[Rayman 3D|3DS]] and [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]] ports) feature a consistent level set. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] cuts down the number of levels and shortens existing ones, while [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] expands existing levels and even adds new ones. This list does not include [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color version]], which is a completely separate game. | ||
* [[The Woods of Light]] (renamed “The Clearing” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]]) | * [[The Woods of Light]] (renamed “The Clearing” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]]) | ||
* [[The Fairy Glade]] | * [[The Fairy Glade]] | ||
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[[File:Rayman 2 N64.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Nintendo 64 cover (PAL).]] | [[File:Rayman 2 N64.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Nintendo 64 cover (PAL).]] | ||
The Nintendo 64 version, along with the | The Nintendo 64 version, along with the Windows version, is the original version of the game. The Nintendo 64 version features a different soundtrack in a sequenced format, which was later reused in [[Rayman DS|the Nintendo DS port]]. Several of the menu transitions are exclusive to this version. | ||
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===Windows | ===Windows=== | ||
[[File:Rayman 2 - Box Art.png|thumb|right|150px|The Windows | [[File:Rayman 2 - Box Art.png|thumb|right|150px|The Windows cover.]] | ||
The | The Windows version retains the same level structure from the Nintendo 64 version with higher resolution graphics and a higher framerate. | ||
This version was later re-released on GOG<ref>Rayman 2 on GOG https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_2_the_great_escape</ref> and Uplay.<ref>Rayman 2 on Uplay http://store.ubi.com/eu/rayman-2--the-great-escape/57062ec088a7e316728b465a.html</ref> | This version was later re-released on GOG<ref>Rayman 2 on GOG https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_2_the_great_escape</ref> and Uplay.<ref>Rayman 2 on Uplay http://store.ubi.com/eu/rayman-2--the-great-escape/57062ec088a7e316728b465a.html</ref> | ||
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=== | ===Dreamcast=== | ||
[[File:Rayman 2 Dreamcast.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The | [[File:Rayman 2 Dreamcast.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Dreamcast cover.]] | ||
The | The Dreamcast version retains the high quality textures from the Windows version, while slightly improving some. A new area has been added in [[the Woods of Light]] called [[Globox Village]], where the player can access new minigames by collecting [[Glob Crystal|Globox Crystals]]. This is the first version of ''Rayman 2'' to allow for widescreen and the only version where the aspect ratio can manually be changed. [[The Hall of Doors]] has been replaced by [[the Isle of Doors]]. Several more [[Robo-Pirate]]s have been added as well as a new type that shoots bombs. This is also the first version to have the cutscene in [[the Prison Ship]] where [[Rayman]] frees the prisoners, which was cut from the original versions due to time constraints. | ||
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===[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)| | ===[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]]=== | ||
[[File:Rayman 2 PS1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The | [[File:Rayman 2 PS1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The PlayStation cover (PAL).]] | ||
{{Main|Rayman 2 (PlayStation)}} | {{Main|Rayman 2 (PlayStation)}} | ||
The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)| | The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] removes and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduces the total amount of [[Yellow Lum]]s from 1000 to 800. Some levels do, however, have several new areas and some cutscenes have been changed as well. This is the first version to have full voice acting, rather than speaking in gibberish. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in [[the Hall of Doors]]. A new bonus level can be unlocked that lets the player try a stage from [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the 2D prototype]]. Instead of [[Lum]]s being imprisoned in [[cage]]s, there are now [[Ludiv]]s, [[Greenbottle]]s and [[Minisaurus]]. | ||
This version was later re-released on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. | This version was later re-released on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita. | ||
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===PlayStation 2 (titled ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'')=== | |||
=== | [[File:RRev PS2EUcov.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The PlayStation 2 cover (PAL).]] | ||
[[File:RRev PS2EUcov.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The | |||
{{Main|Rayman Revolution}} | {{Main|Rayman Revolution}} | ||
The | The PlayStation 2 version, titled ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' in Europe and ''[[Rayman Revolution|Rayman 2 Revolution]]'' in North America, is the port with the most added content. New [[The Front|hub worlds]] have been added, replacing [[the Hall of Doors]], levels have been expanded, most notably [[the Fairy Glade]] and [[the Echoing Caves]], new cutscenes and dialogue are present, and new bosses have been added, including [[Grolem 13|a fourth guardian]]. New music has been added in the new areas and for [[Robo-Pirate]] battles, and new upgrades and minigames can be obtained by collecting [[Yellow Lum]]s and by freeing [[Familiar Spirit]]s from [[cage]]s. A lot of graphical improvements are present with a bunch of previously 2D assets having been reworked into 3D models. This is also the second version to feature full voice-acting. The original [[Raymanian]] voices can, however, still be chosen, with new sounds added. | ||
This version was later re-released on the PlayStation Store in North America for PlayStation 3. | This version was later re-released on the PlayStation Store in North America for PlayStation 3. | ||
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===[[Rayman 2 (iOS)| | ===[[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]]=== | ||
[[File:Raymanios2.jpeg|thumb|right|150px|The | [[File:Raymanios2.jpeg|thumb|right|150px|The iOS app icon.]] | ||
{{Main|Rayman 2 (iOS)}} | {{Main|Rayman 2 (iOS)}} | ||
The [[Rayman 2 (iOS)| | The [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS version]] is a direct port of the Dreamcast version, with the minigames as well as [[Globox Village]] being omitted. The [[Lift|Lift mini-game]] was, however, present in the free [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. This version has since been removed from the App Store and can no longer be obtained legally if it was not purchased before being removed. | ||
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{{Main|Rayman 3D}} | {{Main|Rayman 3D}} | ||
The Nintendo 3DS version, titled ''[[Rayman 3D]]'', is a direct port of the Dreamcast version, with, similarly to [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|the | The Nintendo 3DS version, titled ''[[Rayman 3D]]'', is a direct port of the Dreamcast version, with, similarly to [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|the iOS version]], the minigames as well as [[Globox Village]] removed. Several graphical and sound glitches are present as well as a game breaking bug preventing the player from obtaining the [[1000th Yellow Lum]] as intended. A balanced difficulty curve has been added, having several obstacles being removed if the player misses too many [[Yellow Lum]]s. | ||
This version is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop in North America. | This version is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop in North America. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In the German gaming magazine ''PC Player'' (issue 01/2000), ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' was named as "Best Platformer in 1999". | * In the German gaming magazine ''PC Player'' (issue 01/2000), ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' was named as "Best Platformer in 1999". | ||
* The | * The PlayStation European release of ''Rayman 2'' originally came with a digital watch. In the North American release it originally came with a beach ball. | ||
* In the Japanese localisation of the game, several of the game's color palette was changed. [[Rayman]]'s body was made blue, [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake was recolored spring green, [[Jano]]'s hat was turned red, and [[Ly]]'s body was changed from yellow/purple to white/pink. | * In the Japanese localisation of the game, several of the game's color palette was changed. [[Rayman]]'s body was made blue, [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake was recolored spring green, [[Jano]]'s hat was turned red, and [[Ly]]'s body was changed from yellow/purple to white/pink. | ||
** Notably, all of these changes are applied to characters with purple in their color palette; why this was done is not known for sure. | ** Notably, all of these changes are applied to characters with purple in their color palette; why this was done is not known for sure. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsIk8u15VvVTzresRmZpJSCDFZmsgVKSj ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube ( | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsIk8u15VvVTzresRmZpJSCDFZmsgVKSj ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube (Windows version)] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsIk8u15VvVSygL2Cmc1VexurGyKITLm2 ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube ( | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsIk8u15VvVSygL2Cmc1VexurGyKITLm2 ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube (Dreamcast version)] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsIk8u15VvVRRKSj2IEGUhRCgG-QjY0h7 ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube ( | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsIk8u15VvVRRKSj2IEGUhRCgG-QjY0h7 ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' playthrough at YouTube (PlayStation version)] | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000611121839/http://www.rayman2.com:80/php_commun/main.php3?todo=LOGIN&language=en&username=Guest&password=Guest Rayman2.com] archive | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20000611121839/http://www.rayman2.com:80/php_commun/main.php3?todo=LOGIN&language=en&username=Guest&password=Guest Rayman2.com] archive | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000407220952/http://www.rayman2dc.com:80/ Rayman2dc.com] archive | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20000407220952/http://www.rayman2dc.com:80/ Rayman2dc.com] archive | ||