Mr Dark

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==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==

[[Image:Char-mr-dark.png|thumb|left|320px|Early artwork ~~apparently~~ depicting [[the Magician]] disguised as his idol, Mr Dark. Most of this storyline was removed from the final version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', possibly because it was deemed too confusing.]]

[[Image:Char-mr-dark.png|thumb|left|320px|Early artwork depicting [[the Magician]] disguised as his idol, Mr Dark. Most of this storyline was removed from the final version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', possibly because it was deemed too confusing.]]

The second trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' shows a brief glimpse of a [[Teensie]] with a top hat and a dark cloak, standing on a stone platform, surrounded by [[Darktoon]]s and [[Psychlops]]. Several months later, clearer artwork of the character was released, and the official website indicated that he was Mr Dark, stating that ‘The archenemy from Rayman 1 returns’. However, the same section of the site also claims that [[Soldier]]s and [[piranha]]s are in the game, which is not correct; the game's final manual contains an updated version of the same information, and makes no mention of Soldiers, piranhas, or Mr Dark. Other than that, the game itself contains no references to Mr Dark making a plan to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]] as in previous games, as the game does not seem to have a fixed plot or a real villain. However, in the level '[[The Reveal]]', the heroes discover that [[the Magician]] is the one responsible for the evil steampunk empire of the [[Moody Clouds]]. A diagram on the wall explains that he has been collecting the heroes' [[Lum]]s throughout the game and using them to power his machines. In response to his cover being blown, the Magician rips the golden star off his top hat, showing more clearly his resemblance with the artwork of Mr Dark. This scene ~~has~~ led to much confusion among players, some of whom interpret it as Mr Dark revealing that he has been disguising himself as the Magician.

The second trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' shows a brief glimpse of a [[Teensie]] with a top hat and a dark cloak, standing on a stone platform, surrounded by [[Darktoon]]s and [[Psychlops]]. Several months later, clearer artwork of the character was released, and the official website indicated that he was Mr Dark, stating that ‘The archenemy from Rayman 1 returns’. However, the same section of the site also claims that [[Soldier]]s and [[piranha]]s are in the game, which is not correct; the game's final manual contains an updated version of the same information, and makes no mention of Soldiers, piranhas, or Mr Dark. Other than that, the game itself contains no references to Mr Dark making a plan to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]] as in previous games, as the game does not seem to have a fixed plot or a real villain. However, in the level '[[The Reveal]]', the heroes discover that [[the Magician]] is the one responsible for the evil steampunk empire of the [[Moody Clouds]]. A diagram on the wall explains that he has been collecting the heroes' [[Lum]]s throughout the game and using them to power his machines. In response to his cover being blown, the Magician rips the golden star off his top hat, showing more clearly his resemblance with the artwork of Mr Dark. This scene led to much confusion among players, some of whom interpret it as Mr Dark revealing that he has been disguising himself as the Magician.

[[Image:Mr Dark in Rayman Origins.png|frame|right|Posters depicting the real Mr Dark hang on the wall of [[the Magician]]'s headquarters in the [[Moody Clouds]].]]

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Apart from the posters in [[the Magician]]'s headquarters, the game's only explicit reference to Mr Dark occurs when the player unlocks the ability to play as [[Rayman]]'s evil doppelgänger, [[Bad Rayman]]. If this character pulls on the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s beard, he responds by making fun of Bad Rayman's ugliness, and blaming it on Mr Dark, who created him towards the end of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']].

In January 2012, narrative director Gabrielle Shrager confirmed that the Magician was simply a fan (and usurper) of the real Mr Dark.<ref>Gabrielle Shrager clarifies the identity of the villain of ''Rayman Origins'', [[:File:Gabrielle Shrager Facebook conversation.jpg]]</ref>

[[Image:2D Madness ending.png|thumb|320px|right|A picture of Mr Dark can be seen on the floor to the left at the ending of ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'''s [[2D Madness]] minigame. This represents Mr Dark's only appearance in a 3D ''Rayman'' game to date.]]

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 ==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
-[[Image:Char-mr-dark.png|thumb|left|320px|Early artwork apparently depicting [[the Magician]] disguised as his idol, Mr Dark. Most of this storyline was removed from the final version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', possibly because it was deemed too confusing.]]
+[[Image:Char-mr-dark.png|thumb|left|320px|Early artwork depicting [[the Magician]] disguised as his idol, Mr Dark. Most of this storyline was removed from the final version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', possibly because it was deemed too confusing.]]
-The second trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' shows a brief glimpse of a [[Teensie]] with a top hat and a dark cloak, standing on a stone platform, surrounded by [[Darktoon]]s and [[Psychlops]]. Several months later, clearer artwork of the character was released, and the official website indicated that he was Mr Dark, stating that ‘The archenemy from Rayman 1 returns’. However, the same section of the site also claims that [[Soldier]]s and [[piranha]]s are in the game, which is not correct; the game's final manual contains an updated version of the same information, and makes no mention of Soldiers, piranhas, or Mr Dark. Other than that, the game itself contains no references to Mr Dark making a plan to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]] as in previous games, as the game does not seem to have a fixed plot or a real villain. However, in the level '[[The Reveal]]', the heroes discover that [[the Magician]] is the one responsible for the evil steampunk empire of the [[Moody Clouds]]. A diagram on the wall explains that he has been collecting the heroes' [[Lum]]s throughout the game and using them to power his machines. In response to his cover being blown, the Magician rips the golden star off his top hat, showing more clearly his resemblance with the artwork of Mr Dark. This scene has led to much confusion among players, some of whom interpret it as Mr Dark revealing that he has been disguising himself as the Magician.
+The second trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' shows a brief glimpse of a [[Teensie]] with a top hat and a dark cloak, standing on a stone platform, surrounded by [[Darktoon]]s and [[Psychlops]]. Several months later, clearer artwork of the character was released, and the official website indicated that he was Mr Dark, stating that ‘The archenemy from Rayman 1 returns’. However, the same section of the site also claims that [[Soldier]]s and [[piranha]]s are in the game, which is not correct; the game's final manual contains an updated version of the same information, and makes no mention of Soldiers, piranhas, or Mr Dark. Other than that, the game itself contains no references to Mr Dark making a plan to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]] as in previous games, as the game does not seem to have a fixed plot or a real villain. However, in the level '[[The Reveal]]', the heroes discover that [[the Magician]] is the one responsible for the evil steampunk empire of the [[Moody Clouds]]. A diagram on the wall explains that he has been collecting the heroes' [[Lum]]s throughout the game and using them to power his machines. In response to his cover being blown, the Magician rips the golden star off his top hat, showing more clearly his resemblance with the artwork of Mr Dark. This scene led to much confusion among players, some of whom interpret it as Mr Dark revealing that he has been disguising himself as the Magician.
 [[Image:Mr Dark in Rayman Origins.png|frame|right|Posters depicting the real Mr Dark hang on the wall of [[the Magician]]'s headquarters in the [[Moody Clouds]].]]
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 Apart from the posters in [[the Magician]]'s headquarters, the game's only explicit reference to Mr Dark occurs when the player unlocks the ability to play as [[Rayman]]'s evil doppelgänger, [[Bad Rayman]]. If this character pulls on the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s beard, he responds by making fun of Bad Rayman's ugliness, and blaming it on Mr Dark, who created him towards the end of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']].
+In January 2012, narrative director Gabrielle Shrager confirmed that the Magician was simply a fan (and usurper) of the real Mr Dark.<ref>Gabrielle Shrager clarifies the identity of the villain of ''Rayman Origins'', [[:File:Gabrielle Shrager Facebook conversation.jpg]]</ref>
 [[Image:2D Madness ending.png|thumb|320px|right|A picture of Mr Dark can be seen on the floor to the left at the ending of ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'''s [[2D Madness]] minigame. This represents Mr Dark's only appearance in a 3D ''Rayman'' game to date.]]
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