Rayman Origins: Difference between revisions

'''''Rayman Origins''''' is a 2D sidescroller platform game, and the fourth major title in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. Despite its title, it is not a prequel, but a sequel to the first three ''Rayman'' games. It was announced by [[Ubisoft]] at E3 2010, and is the first major ''Rayman'' game since the creation of the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|''Raving Rabbids'' series]]. It also marks the return of ''Rayman'' creator [[Michel Ancel]] to the series; he had not worked on a ''Rayman'' title since ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' in 1999. ''Rayman Origins'' is the first game in the main series to feature co-operative platforming gameplay, allowing for up to four players at once. The game was released on November 15th 2011 in North America, and on November 24th 2011 in Europe for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii. A PlayStation Vita version was also announced, featuring a Ghost Mode and the use of the touch screen; it will be released on February 22nd. The Vita version will also feature exclusive collectible items called [[Relic]]s; these will unlock pieces of a large mosaic puzzle in [[the Snoring Tree]], allowing the player to view videos showing [[Rayman]]'s roots and the history of [[the Glade of Dreams]]. A Microsoft Windows version will be released on March 29th 2012; a 3DS version was set to be released on March 16th 2012, but has been delayed until June that year.

*[[Jibberish Jungle]] – A jungle themed world where the characters unlock the power to attack. The enemies are comprised mostly of [[Lividstones]] and [[Darktoon]]s. The boss is a [[Daisy|giant, red plant]].

*[[Desert of Dijiridoos]] – A music themed world where the characters unlock the ability to glide. [[Rayman]] must use [[gong]]s to create sound waves which shield him from swarms of black flying creatures which resemble locusts. This world is composed mainly on music and musical instruments, and seems to be based on [[Band Land]], a location which has not been seen since the original game. The boss is a [[Mocking Bird|giant, yellow bird]].

The majority of the game's score was written by French composer Christophe Héral, who had previously worked with [[Michel Ancel]] and [[Ubisoft]] on the 2003 videogame ''[[Beyond Good and Evil|Beyond Good & Evil]]''. As a result of scheduling problems, Héral had only three months to compose the soundtrack, so another composer, Billy Martin, was hired to complete Héral's work. The score was recorded by the Star Pop Orchestra, at the Davout Studios in Paris; this may be a first for the series, as the previous games' music seems to have been mainly synthesised. The game features interactive sound design; the player characters' actions within the game create diegetic musical sounds which blend with the game's score. ''Rayman Origins'' is the first and only game in the series whose soundtrack has been officially released.

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