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[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 15th September, 2000<br> | [[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 15th September, 2000<br> | ||
[[File:Australia.png|16px]] 2000<br> | [[File:Australia.png|16px]] 2000<br> | ||
'''[[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]] :'''<br> | '''[[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]]:'''<br> | ||
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 14th December, 2000<br> | [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 14th December, 2000<br> | ||
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 30th January, 2001<br> | [[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 30th January, 2001<br> | ||
'''[[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]] :'''<br> | '''[[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]]:'''<br> | ||
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 14th December, 2001<br> | [[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 14th December, 2001<br> | ||
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 13th February, 2002<br> | [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 13th February, 2002<br> | ||
'''[[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]] :'''<br> | '''[[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]]:'''<br> | ||
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 11th March, 2005<br> | [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 11th March, 2005<br> | ||
[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 24th March, 2005<br> | [[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 24th March, 2005<br> | ||
'''PlayStation Portable , PlayStation 3 , PlayStation Vita:'''<br> | '''PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita:'''<br> | ||
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'''[[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]] :'''<br> | '''[[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]]:'''<br> | ||
[[File:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 1st March, 2010<br> | [[File:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] 1st March, 2010<br> | ||
'''[[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]] :'''<br> | '''[[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]]:'''<br> | ||
[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 25th March, 2011<br> | [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 25th March, 2011<br> | ||
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| genre = 3D platformer | | genre = 3D platformer | ||
| gameplay mode = Single player | | gameplay mode = Single player | ||
| platforms = Nintendo 64, PC, Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation, [[Rayman Revolution|Sony PlayStation 2]], [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]], [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]], Sony PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network), [[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]] | | platforms = Nintendo 64, PC, Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation, [[Rayman Revolution|Sony PlayStation 2]], [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]], [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|iOS]], Sony PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network), [[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
| 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, digital download | ||
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'''''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's 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 PC. It was followed by ports for the Sega Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation | '''''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's 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 PC. It was followed by ports for the Sega Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation in 2000. Each version is different in its own way due to the specifications of each console. | ||
''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' is often abbreviated as '''''Rayman 2''''' or (to avoid confusion with the similarly named ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'') '''''R2'''''. The Sony 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 PC 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. | ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape'' is often abbreviated as '''''Rayman 2''''' or (to avoid confusion with the similarly named ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'') '''''R2'''''. The Sony 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 PC 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. | ||
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''Main article: [[Rayman Revolution]]'' | ''Main article: [[Rayman Revolution]]'' | ||
The Sony 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, new bosses have been added, including | The Sony 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, 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 to been reworked into 3D models. This is also the second version to feature full voce-acting. The original [[Raymanian]] voices can however still be chosen with a bunch of 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]]...", begins [[Ly]], in a weary voice., "The pirates have broken [[the Heart of the World]]. The energy has scattered. Other than [[Clark]], all of our brave warriors have been captured..." | "[[Rayman]]...", begins [[Ly]], in a weary voice., "The pirates have broken [[the Heart of the World]]. The energy has scattered. Other than [[Clark]], all of our brave warriors have been captured..." | ||
Shocked by this terrible news, [[Rayman]] is surprised by a gigantic robot who pins him between its powerful pinchers. He tries to create a new [[energy sphere]] in the palm of his hand, but to no avail. The destruction of the [[The Heart of the World|Primordial Core]] has | Shocked by this terrible news, [[Rayman]] is surprised by a gigantic robot who pins him between its powerful pinchers. He tries to create a new [[Magic fist|energy sphere]] in the palm of his hand, but to no avail. The destruction of the [[The Heart of the World|Primordial Core]] has | ||
taken away all of his powers... | taken away all of his powers... | ||
Desparate, he shouts to his friend... "They've got me, [[Globox]]! Save Yourself!" | Desparate, he shouts to his friend... "They've got me, [[Globox]]! Save Yourself!" | ||
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"I have you, [[Rayman]]! You'll soon be my most obedient slave!..." | "I have you, [[Rayman]]! You'll soon be my most obedient slave!..." | ||
[[Rayman]] tries to free himself, but the iron grip of the robot tightens around him. He casts a dark look at [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] and shouts defiantly : " It's not over yet, pirate! I'll find a way to escape and then I'll make you wish you'd never been born!"|sign=Manual|source=''Rayman 2 | [[Rayman]] tries to free himself, but the iron grip of the robot tightens around him. He casts a dark look at [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] and shouts defiantly : " It's not over yet, pirate! I'll find a way to escape and then I'll make you wish you'd never been born!"|sign=Manual|source=''Rayman 2''}} | ||
Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals. | Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals. | ||