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==Notable differences from the PC/console versions==

* This version features a unique rearranged soundtrack composed with a lower-quality sound font compared to the CD-quality audio present in most other versions. While most tracks resemble their CD-quality counterparts, others are unique to the Jaguar version. A similar soundtrack discrepancy later occurred with the Nintendo 64 version of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''.

* Like the soundtrack, the sound effects are of lower quality and many have been removed. All vocalized lines, including Rayman's "Yeah!" exclamation, are absent as well.

* The intro is a collection of slideshow images rather than a cutscene. [[The Magician]] does not appear to tell the story; it is explained through text.

* The menu has been reduced to a single screen where the player can load their saved games.

* The view of the world map lacks the lens distortion effect created by Mr. Dark's binoculars; in addition, the binocular lenses stay even after defeating Mr. Dark. Rayman also sprints between levels, while in other versions he walks.

* Overall, the alterations made to this version largely decrease its difficulty compared to other console/PC versions - ranging from the removal of level-specific gimmicks like sliding and lighting puzzles to the excision of certain obstacles, particularly in [[Picture City]].

* All bosses feature both reduced movesets and simpler attack cycles compared to other versions, resulting in significantly lowered difficulty - this is most noticeable in the battles against [[Space Mama]] and [[Mr Dark]].

* [[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]] and [[Mr Dark's Dare]] have been renamed Forgotten Swamps and Mr Dark's Château respectively.

* Like the soundtrack, the sound effects are of lower quality.

* The word "Action" appears in coloured letters in the middle of the screen at the start of every level.

* The font and its colours are slightly different.

* The controls are less responsive.

* The controls are less responsive, and the physics are slightly less polished - most notable when flying with the [[Super helicopter]].

* Some backgrounds have been either switched around or colourized differently.

* The scenery has been altered in [[the Dream Forest]].

* The scenery has been altered in [[the Dream Forest]] and features more decorative plants in the foreground layer.

* [[Rayman]] does not exclaim "Yeah!" when he touches an [[exit sign]].

* [[Livingstone|Tall Livingstones]] run towards [[Rayman]] when he is close to them.

* [[Electoon]]s immediately fly off the screen when they are saved.

* ~~If [[~~Rayman]] is ~~instantly~~ killed by spikes~~, there is no special animation as in the other versions~~.

* Some of Rayman's animations are omitted: he does not brace when moving at a high speed, he does not shiver in fear during boss fights, and he does not stub his foot if he is killed by spikes.

* When [[Rayman]] falls into the void, the animation where he turns into a bunch of [[Electoon]]s does not play; instead, the game transitions as soon as [[Rayman]] touches the bottom of the screen.

* [[Rayman]] loses the [[Speed Fist]] and/or [[Golden Fist]] if he takes damage, instead of when the player loses a [[life]]. For the [[Speed Fist]], [[Rayman]] loses one level of speed every time he gets hit.

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* This is the only version of the game where vanishing [[cloud]]s open their eyes, doing so for a very brief moment every time they disappear, either from being stepped on or at regular intervals.

* A new [[Resistance|health bar]] is used for the second part of the fight against [[Mr. Sax]] instead of the same one as the first part, although it still takes into account how many times the boss was hit on that first part.

* Rayman's hair takes on a unique purple/blue coloration while flying under the effects of the [[Super helicopter]].

* The [[Antitoon]]s' hair turn yellow when they fly.

* The red ball of the [[Simple Power]] and the [[Double Power]] is the same size as the red ball of the [[Big Power]], instead of being smaller as in the other versions.

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* The part where [[Rayman]] cuts the ropes in [[Mr Stone's Peaks]] has been removed. As a result, the lone [[cage]] in that part has been moved to the end of the (now) third part.

* [[Mr Stone]] has one less [[Resistance|health point]] than in the other versions. The fight is also slightly different near the end, as [[Mr Stone]] starts walking towards [[Rayman]] once the [[cloud]]s begin to appear.

* Part 3 of [[Eraser Plains]] has a completely ~~different~~ level design, although the section with the first [[cage]] has been directly taken from the part in the other versions.

* Part 3 of [[Eraser Plains]] has a completely original level design featuring a unique memorization puzzle, although the section with the first [[cage]] has been directly taken from the part in the other versions.

* The [[firefly]] is absent from the game; thus, part 2 of [[Eat at Joe's]] is fully lit like a regular level. It also contains two [[cage]]s instead of one: as a result, the [[cage]] present in part 6 has been removed.

* Parts 1 and 2 of Mr Dark's Château ([[Mr Dark's Dare]] in the other versions) have a completely different level ~~design~~, and feature some assets unique to this version.

* Parts 1 and 2 of Mr Dark's Château ([[Mr Dark's Dare]] in the other versions) have completely different level designs, and feature some assets unique to this version.

* During the final boss fight, [[Mr Dark]] shoots fireballs at [[Rayman]] for a longer while, and the creatures that he transforms into sweat and walk/jump away when they are damaged enough.

* [[Mr Dark]]'s middle transformation is missing, so there are only two of them, for a total of 12 [[Resistance|health points]], instead of 24. Each transformation has 6 [[Resistance|health points]], and they both share the same [[Resistance|health bar]].

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One of the well-known changes in the Atari Jaguar version is the heavily altered design of [[Mr Dark's Dare]]. Instead of riding on a [[frying pan]] in part 1, [[Rayman]] must follow several arrows of [[Ting]]s to reach the [[exit sign]]. In this phase are [[corkscrew]]s and [[Swiss army knife|Swiss army knives]]; these assets are only used in this version and later on in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''. Part 2 is also changed; [[Bad Rayman]] does not appear at all, but more exclusive dangers like the blue lemonade pools with little icing platforms appear. Part 3 is mostly the same, with a few minor changes.

The battle with [[Mr Dark]] is much unlike the one in [[Rayman 1|the console versions]]. [[Mr Dark]] only has 12 [[Resistance|health]] points, he attacks [[Rayman]] for a longer period of time, he only morphs into two creatures ([[Mr Skops]]/[[Mr Stone]] and [[Bzzit]]/[[Mr Sax]]/[[Space Mama]]) instead of three, and the creatures sweat and walk/jump away when they are damaged enough. When [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Resistance|health]] reaches 0, [[Rayman]] does his victory pose. While doing so, [[Electoon]] faces from the [[Cage|medallions]] appear around him, with colourful text saying "Well done."

The battle with [[Mr Dark]] is much unlike the one in [[Rayman 1|the console versions]]. [[Mr Dark]] only has 12 [[Resistance|health]] points, he attacks [[Rayman]] for a longer period of time, he only morphs into two creatures ([[Mr Skops]]/[[Mr Stone]] and [[Bzzit]]/[[Mr Sax]]/[[Space Mama]]) instead of three, and the creatures sweat and walk/jump away when they are damaged enough. When [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Resistance|health]] reaches 0, [[Rayman]] does his victory pose. While doing so, [[Electoon]] faces from the [[Cage|medallions]] appear around him, with colourful text saying "Well done." Unlike most other versions of the game, the entire level can be replayed upon completion.

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 ==Notable differences from the PC/console versions==
+* This version features a unique rearranged soundtrack composed with a lower-quality sound font compared to the CD-quality audio present in most other versions. While most tracks resemble their CD-quality counterparts, others are unique to the Jaguar version. A similar soundtrack discrepancy later occurred with the Nintendo 64 version of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]''.
+* Like the soundtrack, the sound effects are of lower quality and many have been removed. All vocalized lines, including Rayman's "Yeah!" exclamation, are absent as well.
 * The intro is a collection of slideshow images rather than a cutscene. [[The Magician]] does not appear to tell the story; it is explained through text.
 * The menu has been reduced to a single screen where the player can load their saved games.
+* The view of the world map lacks the lens distortion effect created by Mr. Dark's binoculars; in addition, the binocular lenses stay even after defeating Mr. Dark. Rayman also sprints between levels, while in other versions he walks.
+* Overall, the alterations made to this version largely decrease its difficulty compared to other console/PC versions - ranging from the removal of level-specific gimmicks like sliding and lighting puzzles to the excision of certain obstacles, particularly in [[Picture City]].
+* All bosses feature both reduced movesets and simpler attack cycles compared to other versions, resulting in significantly lowered difficulty - this is most noticeable in the battles against [[Space Mama]] and [[Mr Dark]].
 * [[The Swamps of Forgetfulness]] and [[Mr Dark's Dare]] have been renamed Forgotten Swamps and Mr Dark's Château respectively.
-* Like the soundtrack, the sound effects are of lower quality.
 * The word "Action" appears in coloured letters in the middle of the screen at the start of every level.
 * The font and its colours are slightly different.
-* The controls are less responsive.
+* The controls are less responsive, and the physics are slightly less polished - most notable when flying with the [[Super helicopter]].
 * Some backgrounds have been either switched around or colourized differently.
-* The scenery has been altered in [[the Dream Forest]].
+* The scenery has been altered in [[the Dream Forest]] and features more decorative plants in the foreground layer.
-* [[Rayman]] does not exclaim "Yeah!" when he touches an [[exit sign]].
 * [[Livingstone|Tall Livingstones]] run towards [[Rayman]] when he is close to them.
 * [[Electoon]]s immediately fly off the screen when they are saved.
-* If [[Rayman]] is instantly killed by spikes, there is no special animation as in the other versions.
+* Some of Rayman's animations are omitted: he does not brace when moving at a high speed, he does not shiver in fear during boss fights, and he does not stub his foot if he is killed by spikes.
 * When [[Rayman]] falls into the void, the animation where he turns into a bunch of [[Electoon]]s does not play; instead, the game transitions as soon as [[Rayman]] touches the bottom of the screen.
 * [[Rayman]] loses the [[Speed Fist]] and/or [[Golden Fist]] if he takes damage, instead of when the player loses a [[life]]. For the [[Speed Fist]], [[Rayman]] loses one level of speed every time he gets hit.
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 * This is the only version of the game where vanishing [[cloud]]s open their eyes, doing so for a very brief moment every time they disappear, either from being stepped on or at regular intervals.
 * A new [[Resistance|health bar]] is used for the second part of the fight against [[Mr. Sax]] instead of the same one as the first part, although it still takes into account how many times the boss was hit on that first part.
+* Rayman's hair takes on a unique purple/blue coloration while flying under the effects of the [[Super helicopter]].
 * The [[Antitoon]]s' hair turn yellow when they fly.
 * The red ball of the [[Simple Power]] and the [[Double Power]] is the same size as the red ball of the [[Big Power]], instead of being smaller as in the other versions.
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 * The part where [[Rayman]] cuts the ropes in [[Mr Stone's Peaks]] has been removed. As a result, the lone [[cage]] in that part has been moved to the end of the (now) third part.
 * [[Mr Stone]] has one less [[Resistance|health point]] than in the other versions. The fight is also slightly different near the end, as [[Mr Stone]] starts walking towards [[Rayman]] once the [[cloud]]s begin to appear.
-* Part 3 of [[Eraser Plains]] has a completely different level design, although the section with the first [[cage]] has been directly taken from the part in the other versions.
+* Part 3 of [[Eraser Plains]] has a completely original level design featuring a unique memorization puzzle, although the section with the first [[cage]] has been directly taken from the part in the other versions.
 * The [[firefly]] is absent from the game; thus, part 2 of [[Eat at Joe's]] is fully lit like a regular level. It also contains two [[cage]]s instead of one: as a result, the [[cage]] present in part 6 has been removed.
-* Parts 1 and 2 of Mr Dark's Château ([[Mr Dark's Dare]] in the other versions) have a completely different level design, and feature some assets unique to this version.
+* Parts 1 and 2 of Mr Dark's Château ([[Mr Dark's Dare]] in the other versions) have completely different level designs, and feature some assets unique to this version.
 * During the final boss fight, [[Mr Dark]] shoots fireballs at [[Rayman]] for a longer while, and the creatures that he transforms into sweat and walk/jump away when they are damaged enough.
 * [[Mr Dark]]'s middle transformation is missing, so there are only two of them, for a total of 12 [[Resistance|health points]], instead of 24. Each transformation has 6 [[Resistance|health points]], and they both share the same [[Resistance|health bar]].
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 One of the well-known changes in the Atari Jaguar version is the heavily altered design of [[Mr Dark's Dare]]. Instead of riding on a [[frying pan]] in part 1, [[Rayman]] must follow several arrows of [[Ting]]s to reach the [[exit sign]]. In this phase are [[corkscrew]]s and [[Swiss army knife|Swiss army knives]]; these assets are only used in this version and later on in ''[[Rayman Designer]]''. Part 2 is also changed; [[Bad Rayman]] does not appear at all, but more exclusive dangers like the blue lemonade pools with little icing platforms appear. Part 3 is mostly the same, with a few minor changes.
-The battle with [[Mr Dark]] is much unlike the one in [[Rayman 1|the console versions]]. [[Mr Dark]] only has 12 [[Resistance|health]] points, he attacks [[Rayman]] for a longer period of time, he only morphs into two creatures ([[Mr Skops]]/[[Mr Stone]] and [[Bzzit]]/[[Mr Sax]]/[[Space Mama]]) instead of three, and the creatures sweat and walk/jump away when they are damaged enough. When [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Resistance|health]] reaches 0, [[Rayman]] does his victory pose. While doing so, [[Electoon]] faces from the [[Cage|medallions]] appear around him, with colourful text saying "Well done."
+The battle with [[Mr Dark]] is much unlike the one in [[Rayman 1|the console versions]]. [[Mr Dark]] only has 12 [[Resistance|health]] points, he attacks [[Rayman]] for a longer period of time, he only morphs into two creatures ([[Mr Skops]]/[[Mr Stone]] and [[Bzzit]]/[[Mr Sax]]/[[Space Mama]]) instead of three, and the creatures sweat and walk/jump away when they are damaged enough. When [[Mr Dark]]'s [[Resistance|health]] reaches 0, [[Rayman]] does his victory pose. While doing so, [[Electoon]] faces from the [[Cage|medallions]] appear around him, with colourful text saying "Well done." Unlike most other versions of the game, the entire level can be replayed upon completion.
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