Rayman 2

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[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 23rd March, 2000

[[File:Japan.png|16px]] 23rd March, 2000

'''PlayStation:'''

'''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]]:'''

[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 7th September, 2000

[[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 15th September, 2000

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| genre = 3D platformer

| 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)|Apple iOS]], Sony PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network), [[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]]

| platforms = Nintendo 64, PC, Sega Dreamcast, [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]], [[Rayman Revolution|Sony PlayStation 2]], [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]], [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|Apple 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)

| 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' 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 [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|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.

==Plot==

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''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 Sony 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 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 at May 31st, 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 at May 31st, 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.

===3D Game===

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''Main article: [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/en/List_of_Rayman_records#Rayman_2 List of Rayman records]''

''Rayman 2'' has two [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus levels]] which are present in all versions. The PlayStation version has significant differences made, and the peed is slightly different as well, and the PlayStation 2 version, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', has the levels as part of unlockable minigames rather than bonuses, where the player has to collect all [[Red Lum]]s.

''Rayman 2'' has two [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus levels]] which are present in all versions. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] has significant differences made, and the peed is slightly different as well, and the PlayStation 2 version, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', has the levels as part of unlockable minigames rather than bonuses, where the player has to collect all [[Red Lum]]s.

==Main characters==

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==Levels==

[[File:TheHallOfDoors.png|320px|thumb|right|[[The Hall of Doors]], as seen in the PlayStation version.]]

Only the PC, Nintendo 64, 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 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.

Only the PC, Nintendo 64, 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 PlayStation version)

* [[The Woods of Light]] (Renamed “The Clearing” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]])

* [[The Fairy Glade]]

* [[The Marshes of Awakening]]

* [[The Bayou]]

* [[The Walk of Life]] (Sublevel, renamed “Racing Challenge #1” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])

* [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] (Omitted in the PlayStation version, although some parts were merged with [[Whale Bay]])

* [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] (Omitted in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]], although some parts were merged with [[Whale Bay]])

* [[The Menhir Hills]]

* [[The Cave of Bad Dreams]] (Sublevel, not replayable in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])

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* [[The Echoing Caves]] (In [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] it has swapped some stages with [[the Precipice]] and [[the Top of the World]])

* [[The Precipice]] (In [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] it has swapped some stages with [[the Echoing Caves]])

* [[The Top of the World]] (Omitted from the PlayStation and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2 versions]], the chair segment is used as [[Roller Coaster Challenge|a minigame]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] and the second part as a part of [[the Echoing Caves]])

* [[The Top of the World]] (Omitted from the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]] and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2 versions]], the chair segment is used as [[Roller Coaster Challenge|a minigame]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] and the second part as a part of [[the Echoing Caves]])

* [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] (Renamed “Beneath the Lava Sanctuary” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])

* [[The Walk of Power]] (Sublevel, renamed “Racing Challenge #2” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])

* [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] (Renamed “The Lava Sanctuary” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])

* [[Tomb of the Ancients]]

* [[The Iron Mountains]] (Renamed “The Gloomy Island” in the PlayStation version. Final segment featured as a [[The Pirate Mines|separate level]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])

* [[The Iron Mountains]] (Renamed “The Gloomy Island” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]]. Final segment featured as a [[The Pirate Mines|separate level]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])

* [[The Prison Ship]]

* [[The Crow's Nest]]

* A level from [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D prototype]] (PlayStation version only)

* A level from [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D prototype]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] only)

==Version differences==

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[[File:Rayman 2 PS1.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The Sony PlayStation cover (PAL).]]

===Sony PlayStation===

===[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]]===

The Sony PlayStation version removed and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduced 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. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in [[the Hall of Doors]]. A new bonus level can be unlocked which 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]].

The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation version]] removed and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduced 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. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in [[the Hall of Doors]]. A new bonus level can be unlocked which 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.

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 [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 23rd March, 2000<br>
 [[File:Japan.png|16px]] 23rd March, 2000<br>
-'''PlayStation:'''<br>
+'''[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]]:'''<br>
 [[File:European Union.png|16px]] 7th September, 2000<br>
 [[File:United_States_of_America(USA).png|16px]] 15th September, 2000<br>
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 | genre = 3D platformer
 | 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)|Apple iOS]], Sony PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network), Sony PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Network), [[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]]
+| platforms = Nintendo 64, PC, Sega Dreamcast, [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]], [[Rayman Revolution|Sony PlayStation 2]], [[Rayman 2 Forever|Game Boy Color]], [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS]], [[Rayman 2 (iOS)|Apple 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)
 | 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' 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 [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|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.
 ==Plot==
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 ''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 Sony 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 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 at May 31st, 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 at May 31st, 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.
 ===3D Game===
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 ''Main article: [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/en/List_of_Rayman_records#Rayman_2 List of Rayman records]''
-''Rayman 2'' has two [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus levels]] which are present in all versions. The PlayStation version has significant differences made, and the peed is slightly different as well, and the PlayStation 2 version, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', has the levels as part of unlockable minigames rather than bonuses, where the player has to collect all [[Red Lum]]s.
+''Rayman 2'' has two [[Bonus level (Rayman 2)|bonus levels]] which are present in all versions. The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] has significant differences made, and the peed is slightly different as well, and the PlayStation 2 version, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', has the levels as part of unlockable minigames rather than bonuses, where the player has to collect all [[Red Lum]]s.
 ==Main characters==
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 ==Levels==
-[[File:TheHallOfDoors.png|320px|thumb|right|[[The Hall of Doors]], as seen in the PlayStation version.]]
+[[File:TheHallOfDoors.png|320px|thumb|right|[[The Hall of Doors]], as seen in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]].]]
-Only the PC, Nintendo 64, 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 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.
+Only the PC, Nintendo 64, 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 PlayStation version)
+* [[The Woods of Light]] (Renamed “The Clearing” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]])
 * [[The Fairy Glade]]
 * [[The Marshes of Awakening]]
 * [[The Bayou]]
 * [[The Walk of Life]] (Sublevel, renamed “Racing Challenge #1” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
-* [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] (Omitted in the PlayStation version, although some parts were merged with [[Whale Bay]])
+* [[The Sanctuary of Water and Ice]] (Omitted in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]], although some parts were merged with [[Whale Bay]])
 * [[The Menhir Hills]]
 * [[The Cave of Bad Dreams]] (Sublevel, not replayable in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
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 * [[The Echoing Caves]] (In [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] it has swapped some stages with [[the Precipice]] and [[the Top of the World]])
 * [[The Precipice]] (In [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] it has swapped some stages with [[the Echoing Caves]])
-* [[The Top of the World]] (Omitted from the PlayStation and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2 versions]], the chair segment is used as [[Roller Coaster Challenge|a minigame]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] and the second part as a part of [[the Echoing Caves]])
+* [[The Top of the World]] (Omitted from the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]] and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2 versions]], the chair segment is used as [[Roller Coaster Challenge|a minigame]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]] and the second part as a part of [[the Echoing Caves]])
 * [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] (Renamed “Beneath the Lava Sanctuary” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
 * [[The Walk of Power]] (Sublevel, renamed “Racing Challenge #2” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
 * [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] (Renamed “The Lava Sanctuary” in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
 * [[Tomb of the Ancients]]
-* [[The Iron Mountains]] (Renamed “The Gloomy Island” in the PlayStation version. Final segment featured as a [[The Pirate Mines|separate level]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
+* [[The Iron Mountains]] (Renamed “The Gloomy Island” in the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]]. Final segment featured as a [[The Pirate Mines|separate level]] in [[Rayman Revolution|the PlayStation 2 version]])
 * [[The Prison Ship]]
 * [[The Crow's Nest]]
-* A level from [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D prototype]] (PlayStation version only)
+* A level from [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D prototype]] ([[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation version]] only)
 ==Version differences==
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 [[File:Rayman 2 PS1.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The Sony PlayStation cover (PAL).]]
-===Sony PlayStation===
+===[[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation]]===
-The Sony PlayStation version removed and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduced 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. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in [[the Hall of Doors]]. A new bonus level can be unlocked which 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]].
+The [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|Sony PlayStation version]] removed and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduced 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. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in [[the Hall of Doors]]. A new bonus level can be unlocked which 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.

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