Rayman 1

Line 16:

==Plot==

Rayman's world depends on the [[Great Protoon]], in order for people and nature to live in peace and harmony. One day, the game's villain, [[Mr Dark]], defeats [[Betilla the fairy]] as she tries to defend the Great Protoon which he steals, causing the [[Electoon]]s to scatter. They are then captured by hostile creatures that appear after the incident, and are trapped in [[cage]]s which Rayman has to break open in order to get closer to [[Mr Dark]]'s hideout in the [[Candy Château]]. At a later point in the game, Mr Dark kidnaps Betilla, though for some reason, neither her nor the Great Protoon's rescue was shown.

==Early production==

[[Image:BetaEnemies.jpg|frame|right|Unidentified enemies from an early Jaguar version of the game]]

[[Image:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|left|[[Rayman]] soon had to have his limbs removed due to graphical processing problems]]

''Main article: [[Rayman (early production)]]''

Over the years, a lot of information about the early development of the original game was unveiled, mainly through beta versions leaked to the public and [[Rayman Designer hacking|''Rayman Designer'' hacking]]. An interview also revealed that [[Rayman]] had had his limbs removed due to technical limitations.

Two Jaguar beta versions were leaked on 25th August 2008: an early prototype and a demo version. While the first one features a lot of differences with the final version, especially as concerns the gameplay and the levels, the second one displays even more of them, with a noticeably different heads-up display centered at the top of the screen.

==Gameplay==

Line 68:

Line 78:

* '''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals Rayman's [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on him. When he finally approaches him he would not really fight but rather trap Rayman with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return the [[Telescopic Fist|Fist]], but Mr Dark flees after, leaving him to actually fight hybrids of the previous bosses. His hideout is located in Candy Château.

[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PlayStation version]]

==Levels==

~~[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PS1 version]]~~

~~[[Image:CarteRayman1.gif|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the GBA version]]~~

===[[Dream Forest]]===

* [[Pink Plant Woods]]

Line 101:

Line 109:

===[[Candy Château]]===

* [[Mr Dark's Dare]]

~~[[Image:R1ProtoMap.png|frame|The world map, as seen in the Jaguar Early Prototype]]~~

~~==Early Jaguar prototype==~~

On 25th August 2008, a YouTube video showing an early prototype of the Jaguar version was uploaded. Two months later, this was leaked to the public along with 19 prototypes or other Jaguar titles. However, there is no specific prototype number, and it is unknown how much older it is than the Jaguar's demo version, or whether or not this is the same prototype that was used to advertise the game in magazines.

~~Several differences between this prototype and the final version are present, as well as glitches which may render the game unplayable, especially while running in a Jaguar emulator.~~

* The game begins with no title screen, but straight to the world map which has been shrunk to fit the whole screen. Instead of Rayman, an [[electoon]] pinpoints his position.

* There appears to be less levels available to choose from as they are unlocked, and the medallions look different.

* There is no text at all in the game other than "ACTION" and "GAME OVER".

* The game uses a completely different walk cycle for Rayman, making him look as if he is jogging.

* When he is hit by an enemy, the throwback is a lot longer than normal, and he squeaks.

* When Rayman runs up to an exit sign, he does not pose, but rather the game fades to the next stage or the map.

* The lives counter displays a single digit.

* Some enemies appear to float across the screen.

* The bullets shot by the [[hunter]]s do not withdraw a hammer.

* Select maps are featured in the game. For example, when the [[Pink Plant Woods]] are passed, the player goes straight to [[Swamps of Forgetfulness]].

* Rayman's body moves differently when he receives a power from Betilla.

* [[The Magician]] can be found and is paid with [[Ting]]s as normal, but instead of normal bonus level, he takes the player to the breakout game.

~~==Jaguar Demo version==~~

Along with this newly leaked prototype, there is also a demo version, which displays even more differences between the final version. This version begins with [[Rayman]] dropping down in what appears to be a [[Dream Forest]] level, and feeling grumpy the second he hits the ground. Some elements in the game do not seem to be detected by Rayman, even the enemies such as the [[Hunter]]s and [[Moskito]], indicating poor collision detection. Interestingly, Rayman can also perform handstands and attack with his feet, and his fist can be charged up to be more powerful, which is displayed with an icon at the bottom left corner and the word "Nova" next to it.

There is also a very early looking heads-up display which is centred rather than to the left and right, there are more hit points than normal and the word "POW" is between that and the lives counter. An icon of an [[antitoon]] is displayed instead of the [[ting]]s icon, and apparently it represents and counts how many enemies have been defeated. Only the lives counter and five of the hit points made it into the final game.

~~The game crashes when Rayman falls into a body of water.~~

==Screenshots Gallery==

Image:Rayman1Title.PNG

Image:R1Intro 001.PNG

Line 143:

Line 125:

Image:Rayman1Play 003.PNG

Image:Rayman1Play 005.PNG

Image:CarteRayman1.gif|The world map, as seen in ''[[Rayman Advance]]''

</gallery>

@@ Line 16: / Line 16: @@
 ==Plot==
 Rayman's world depends on the [[Great Protoon]], in order for people and nature to live in peace and harmony. One day, the game's villain, [[Mr Dark]], defeats [[Betilla the fairy]] as she tries to defend the Great Protoon which he steals, causing the [[Electoon]]s to scatter. They are then captured by hostile creatures that appear after the incident, and are trapped in [[cage]]s which Rayman has to break open in order to get closer to [[Mr Dark]]'s hideout in the [[Candy Château]]. At a later point in the game, Mr Dark kidnaps Betilla, though for some reason, neither her nor the Great Protoon's rescue was shown.
+==Early production==
+[[Image:BetaEnemies.jpg|frame|right|Unidentified enemies from an early Jaguar version of the game]]
+[[Image:RaymanLimbs.jpg|thumb|left|[[Rayman]] soon had to have his limbs removed due to graphical processing problems]]
+''Main article: [[Rayman (early production)]]''
+Over the years, a lot of information about the early development of the original game was unveiled, mainly through beta versions leaked to the public and [[Rayman Designer hacking|''Rayman Designer'' hacking]]. An interview also revealed that [[Rayman]] had had his limbs removed due to technical limitations.
+Two Jaguar beta versions were leaked on 25th August 2008: an early prototype and a demo version. While the first one features a lot of differences with the final version, especially as concerns the gameplay and the levels, the second one displays even more of them, with a noticeably different heads-up display centered at the top of the screen.
 ==Gameplay==
@@ Line 68: / Line 78: @@
 * '''[[Mr Dark]]:''' The main antagonist of the game, who steals Rayman's [[Telescopic Fist|fist powers]] and casts strange spells on him. When he finally approaches him he would not really fight but rather trap Rayman with walls of fire. At this point the [[Electoon]]s return the [[Telescopic Fist|Fist]], but Mr Dark flees after, leaving him to actually fight hybrids of the previous bosses. His hideout is located in Candy Château.
+[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PlayStation version]]
 ==Levels==
-[[Image:R1PS1WorldMap.png|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the PS1 version]]
-[[Image:CarteRayman1.gif|right|thumb|384px|The world map, as seen in the GBA version]]
 ===[[Dream Forest]]===
 * [[Pink Plant Woods]]
@@ Line 101: / Line 109: @@
 ===[[Candy Château]]===
 * [[Mr Dark's Dare]]
-[[Image:R1ProtoMap.png|frame|The world map, as seen in the Jaguar Early Prototype]]
-==Early Jaguar prototype==
-On 25th August 2008, a YouTube video showing an early prototype of the Jaguar version was uploaded. Two months later, this was leaked to the public along with 19 prototypes or other Jaguar titles. However, there is no specific prototype number, and it is unknown how much older it is than the Jaguar's demo version, or whether or not this is the same prototype that was used to advertise the game in magazines.
-Several differences between this prototype and the final version are present, as well as glitches which may render the game unplayable, especially while running in a Jaguar emulator.
-* The game begins with no title screen, but straight to the world map which has been shrunk to fit the whole screen. Instead of Rayman, an [[electoon]] pinpoints his position.
-* There appears to be less levels available to choose from as they are unlocked, and the medallions look different.
-* There is no text at all in the game other than "ACTION" and "GAME OVER".
-* The game uses a completely different walk cycle for Rayman, making him look as if he is jogging.
-* When he is hit by an enemy, the throwback is a lot longer than normal, and he squeaks.
-* When Rayman runs up to an exit sign, he does not pose, but rather the game fades to the next stage or the map.
-* The lives counter displays a single digit.
-* Some enemies appear to float across the screen.
-* The bullets shot by the [[hunter]]s do not withdraw a hammer.
-* Select maps are featured in the game. For example, when the [[Pink Plant Woods]] are passed, the player goes straight to [[Swamps of Forgetfulness]].
-* Rayman's body moves differently when he receives a power from Betilla.
-* [[The Magician]] can be found and is paid with [[Ting]]s as normal, but instead of normal bonus level, he takes the player to the breakout game.
-==Jaguar Demo version==
-Along with this newly leaked prototype, there is also a demo version, which displays even more differences between the final version. This version begins with [[Rayman]] dropping down in what appears to be a [[Dream Forest]] level, and feeling grumpy the second he hits the ground. Some elements in the game do not seem to be detected by Rayman, even the enemies such as the [[Hunter]]s and [[Moskito]], indicating poor collision detection. Interestingly, Rayman can also perform handstands and attack with his feet, and his fist can be charged up to be more powerful, which is displayed with an icon at the bottom left corner and the word "Nova" next to it.
-There is also a very early looking heads-up display which is centred rather than to the left and right, there are more hit points than normal and the word "POW" is between that and the lives counter. An icon of an [[antitoon]] is displayed instead of the [[ting]]s icon, and apparently it represents and counts how many enemies have been defeated. Only the lives counter and five of the hit points made it into the final game.
-The game crashes when Rayman falls into a body of water.
 ==Screenshots Gallery==
-<gallery>
+<gallery perrow="5">
 Image:Rayman1Title.PNG
 Image:R1Intro 001.PNG
@@ Line 143: / Line 125: @@
 Image:Rayman1Play 003.PNG
 Image:Rayman1Play 005.PNG
+Image:CarteRayman1.gif|The world map, as seen in ''[[Rayman Advance]]''
 </gallery>

Rayman 1: Difference between revisions