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| published by = Ubisoft | | published by = Ubisoft | ||
| developed by = DC Studios (UK/Canada) | | developed by = DC Studios (UK/Canada) | ||
| release date = 2005 | | release date = March 2005 | ||
| genre = 3D Platformer | | genre = 3D Platformer | ||
| gameplay mode = Single player | | gameplay mode = Single player | ||
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'''''Rayman DS''''' is a | '''''Rayman DS''''' is a port of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' that was released on the Nintendo DS in March 2005. It is almost identical to the Nintendo 64 version of the game, only that it now includes a new, optional method of control which makes use of the touch-screen and stylus. Most of the heads up display has now been reassigned to the bottom screen as well. | ||
== Differences from ''Rayman 2'' == | |||
*''Rayman DS'' shares many similarities to the Nintendo 64 version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' such as the lower-quality MIDI music being used. | |||
*The textures in ''Rayman DS'' are generally more jagged than the Nintendo 64 version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' due to the DS's lack of texture filtering. The actual textures are the same, however. | |||
==Differences from ''Rayman 2 | *Due to the Nintendo DS not having analog controls, the player has the option to use a virtual analog stick on the touch screen. This is also the only way to change the speed [[Rayman]] moves in. | ||
*''Rayman DS'' shares many similarities to the | |||
*The textures in ''Rayman DS'' are generally more jagged than the | |||
*Due to the Nintendo DS not having analog controls, the player has the option to use a virtual analog stick on the touch screen. This is also the only way to change the speed Rayman moves in. | |||
==Technical issues== | ==Technical issues== | ||
Unlike any other version of ''Rayman 2'', ''Rayman DS'' included many technical problems in its gameplay. The swirls that radiate from the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] or [[Jano | Unlike any other version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''Rayman DS'' included many technical problems in its gameplay. The swirls that radiate from the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] or [[Jano]]'s staff, for example, are not located exactly where they should be. Another particularly troubling problem is experienced during the encounter with [[Umber]] and in the flower ride in [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]: in both cases, [[Rayman]] should be locked to the respective surfaces, but can ''slip off'', even during Umber's cinematic. The only way to lock Rayman back to the surface's center is to press the R button, which is used for strafing. Also, when replaying [[the Marshes of Awakening]], [[Sssssam]] can completely disappear during his cinematic. Sometimes the spider at the beginning of [[The Tomb of the Ancients]] will disappear a few seconds after the cutscene in which he appeared. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{| | {| | ||
|-valign="top" | |-valign="top" | ||
| [[Image:Rayman DS - Back cover EU.jpg|thumb|250px|The back cover of the | | [[Image:Rayman DS - Back cover EU.jpg|thumb|250px|The back cover of the European version of ''Rayman DS''.]] | ||
| [[Image:Rayman DS - USA Cover.jpg|thumb|250px|The cover of the | | [[Image:Rayman DS - USA Cover.jpg|thumb|250px|The cover of the North American version of ''Rayman DS''.]] | ||
| [[Image:Raymandslogo.jpeg|thumb|250px|Logo]] | |||
| [[Image:Rayman-french-ds.jpeg|thumb|French advertising poster.]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This was the first | *This was the first [[Rayman (series)|Rayman game]] to use the new [[Ubisoft]] logo. | ||
*The | *The North American cover for ''Rayman DS'' is in the same style as the cover for ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'' and the European cover for ''[[Rayman Advance]]''. Likewise, the European cover for ''Rayman DS'' is in the same style as the North American cover for ''[[Rayman Advance]]''. | ||
*''Rayman DS'' was one of the Nintendo DS titles shown on the back of the original Nintendo DS box. | *''Rayman DS'' was one of the Nintendo DS titles shown on the back of the original Nintendo DS box. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*''[[Rayman 2 | *''[[Rayman 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Rayman 3D]]'' | *''[[Rayman 3D]]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:53, 26 July 2017
| Rayman DS | ||
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| Published by | Ubisoft | |
| Developed by | DC Studios (UK/Canada) | |
| Release date | March 2005 | |
| Genre | 3D Platformer | |
| Gameplay mode | Single player | |
| Platforms | Nintendo DS | |
| Ratings | 3+ (PEGI), E (ESRB) | |
| Distribution media | Cartridge | |
Rayman DS is a port of Rayman 2 that was released on the Nintendo DS in March 2005. It is almost identical to the Nintendo 64 version of the game, only that it now includes a new, optional method of control which makes use of the touch-screen and stylus. Most of the heads up display has now been reassigned to the bottom screen as well.
Differences from Rayman 2
- Rayman DS shares many similarities to the Nintendo 64 version of Rayman 2 such as the lower-quality MIDI music being used.
- The textures in Rayman DS are generally more jagged than the Nintendo 64 version of Rayman 2 due to the DS's lack of texture filtering. The actual textures are the same, however.
- Due to the Nintendo DS not having analog controls, the player has the option to use a virtual analog stick on the touch screen. This is also the only way to change the speed Rayman moves in.
Technical issues
Unlike any other version of Rayman 2, Rayman DS included many technical problems in its gameplay. The swirls that radiate from the Four Masks of Polokus or Jano's staff, for example, are not located exactly where they should be. Another particularly troubling problem is experienced during the encounter with Umber and in the flower ride in the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava: in both cases, Rayman should be locked to the respective surfaces, but can slip off, even during Umber's cinematic. The only way to lock Rayman back to the surface's center is to press the R button, which is used for strafing. Also, when replaying the Marshes of Awakening, Sssssam can completely disappear during his cinematic. Sometimes the spider at the beginning of The Tomb of the Ancients will disappear a few seconds after the cutscene in which he appeared.
Gallery
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Trivia
- This was the first Rayman game to use the new Ubisoft logo.
- The North American cover for Rayman DS is in the same style as the cover for Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge and the European cover for Rayman Advance. Likewise, the European cover for Rayman DS is in the same style as the North American cover for Rayman Advance.
- Rayman DS was one of the Nintendo DS titles shown on the back of the original Nintendo DS box.