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{{Game | {{Game | ||
| name = Rayman 2: The Great Escape | | name = Rayman 2: The Great Escape | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:Rayman_2_-_Box_Art.png|center|320px|Rayman 2]] | ||
| published by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Entertainment]] | | published by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Entertainment]] | ||
| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Montpellier]]<br>[[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Shanghai]] (PlayStation) | | developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft Montpellier]]<br>[[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Shanghai]] (PlayStation) | ||
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====Healing [[Clark]]==== | ====Healing [[Clark]]==== | ||
[[File:Rayman meets Clark.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Rayman]] meets [[Clark]] in [[the Menhir Hills]].]] | [[File:Rayman meets Clark.jpg|320px|thumb|right|[[Rayman]] meets [[Clark]] in [[the Menhir Hills]].]] | ||
Beginning the search for [[Four Masks of Polokus|the second mask]], [[Rayman]] finds himself in [[the Menhir Hills]], where he learns to tame and ride [[walking shell]]s. Moving further in, [[Rayman]] meets with [[Clark]] the Giant in the [[Elite Troop Training Center]], who has become ill after accidentally swallowing a [[Robo-Pirate]] part during a battle. He asks [[Rayman]] to retrieve the [[Elixir of Life]] from [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and stresses to [[Rayman]] that he needs to remember the name in order to enter. | Beginning the search for [[Four Masks of Polokus|the second mask]], [[Rayman]] finds himself in [[the Menhir Hills]], where he learns to tame and ride [[walking shell]]s. Moving further in, [[Rayman]] meets with [[Clark]] the Giant in the [[Elite Troop Training Center]], who has become ill after accidentally swallowing a [[Robo-Pirate]] part during a battle. He asks [[Rayman]] to retrieve the [[Elixir of Life]] from [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and stresses to [[Rayman]] that he needs to remember the name in order to enter. | ||
[[Rayman]] then returns to [[the Marshes of Awakening]], where [[Jano]] now allows [[Rayman]] to enter the [[Spiral Door]]. [[Rayman]] is hypnotised by [[Jano]] and then transported to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and is challenged to find the treasures within before [[Jano]] can catch him. [[Jano]] eventually meets with [[Rayman]] as he nears the treasure trove and gives chase, leading [[Rayman]] into a large corridor where he must avoid [[Jano]]'s attacks and use the skulls he emits to progress through. Eventually, he makes it to the treasure, where [[Jano]] congratulates [[Rayman]], and offers it to him. The player is then given the choice to accept or decline [[Jano]]'s offer, accepting will lead to a short cutscene depicting an overweight [[Rayman]] lounging on a small island, and an alleged "end" to the game. The cutscene ends by cutting back to the choice. Declining the offer will cause [[Rayman]] to be returned to the Marshes, and [[Jano]] will reward [[Rayman]] with the [[Elixir of Life]] for making the right choice and not succumbing to greed. | [[Rayman]] then returns to [[the Marshes of Awakening]], where [[Jano]] now allows [[Rayman]] to enter the [[Spiral Door]]. [[Rayman]] is hypnotised by [[Jano]] and then transported to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and is challenged to find the treasures within before [[Jano]] can catch him. [[Jano]] eventually meets with [[Rayman]] as he nears the treasure trove and gives chase, leading [[Rayman]] into a large corridor where he must avoid [[Jano]]'s attacks and use the skulls he emits to progress through. Eventually, he makes it to the treasure, where [[Jano]] congratulates [[Rayman]], and offers it to him. The player is then given the choice to accept or decline [[Jano]]'s offer, accepting will lead to a short cutscene depicting an overweight [[Rayman]] lounging on a small island, and an alleged "end" to the game. The cutscene ends by cutting back to the choice. Declining the offer will cause [[Rayman]] to be returned to the Marshes, and [[Jano]] will reward [[Rayman]] with the [[Elixir of Life]] for making the right choice and not succumbing to greed. | ||
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Finally, [[Rayman]] makes it to [[the Iron Mountains]], where he traverses through various [[Robo-Pirate]] installations contained within the area. The area itself contains areas of differing themes, including swamps, rapids, an island and finally some [[Pirate Mines|mines]]. During his travels in the area, he comes across the [[Reformatory for Disturbing Children]], guarded by a [[Robot Dinosaur]]. [[Rayman]] infiltrates the facility and frees the captive [[baby Globox]]es within, before using a [[walking shell]] to reach the mines. | Finally, [[Rayman]] makes it to [[the Iron Mountains]], where he traverses through various [[Robo-Pirate]] installations contained within the area. The area itself contains areas of differing themes, including swamps, rapids, an island and finally some [[Pirate Mines|mines]]. During his travels in the area, he comes across the [[Reformatory for Disturbing Children]], guarded by a [[Robot Dinosaur]]. [[Rayman]] infiltrates the facility and frees the captive [[baby Globox]]es within, before using a [[walking shell]] to reach the mines. | ||
Within the mines, [[Rayman]] encounters [[Uglette]], who is in despair over the loss of her [[Baby Globox|babies]], who are being used as labour in the [[Pirate Mines|mines]], and [[Globox]], who in the defense of their [[Baby Globox|babies]] has been captured and sent to the [[Buccaneer|Pirate's Prison Ship]]. [[Rayman]] calms [[Uglette]] and promises to free [[Baby Globox|her children]], making use of a nearby [[Warship]] to travel to each mine and to allow the [[Baby Globox|babies]] to leave. Once he has visited all the mines, [[Rayman]] returns and reunites the [[Baby Globox|babies]] with [[Uglette]]. [[Uglette]] and [[Baby Globox|her children]] then board the [[Warship]] to leave, but one of [[Baby Globox|the children]] passes off [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth mask]] to [[Rayman]], stating that they had found it within the [[Pirate Mines|mines]]. [[Rayman]] says his goodbyes to the [[Globox]] family, and departs to [[Polokus]]. | Within the mines, [[Rayman]] encounters [[Uglette]], who is in despair over the loss of her [[Baby Globox|babies]], who are being used as labour in the [[Pirate Mines|mines]], and [[Globox]], who in the defense of their [[Baby Globox|babies]] has been captured and sent to the [[Buccaneer|Pirate's Prison Ship]]. [[Rayman]] calms [[Uglette]] and promises to free [[Baby Globox|her children]], making use of a nearby [[Warship]] to travel to each mine and to allow the [[Baby Globox|babies]] to leave. Once he has visited all the mines, [[Rayman]] returns and reunites the [[Baby Globox|babies]] with [[Uglette]]. [[Uglette]] and [[Baby Globox|her children]] then board the [[Warship]] to leave, but one of [[Baby Globox|the children]] passes off [[Four Masks of Polokus|the fourth mask]] to [[Rayman]], stating that they had found it within the [[Pirate Mines|mines]]. [[Rayman]] says his goodbyes to the [[Globox]] family, and departs to [[Polokus]]. | ||
[[Polokus]] congratulates [[Rayman]], takes [[Four Masks of Polokus|the mask]] and attaches it to the remaining side of his four-sides stone column. The stone begins to spin rapidly, blurring until it is transfigured into a transparent, glowing portal. [[Polokus]] tells [[Rayman]] that, now that he has been awakened, he can destroy all of the [[Robo-Pirate]]s in [[the Glade of Dreams]], but says that he has no power in the air – [[Rayman]] himself must confront [[Admiral Razorbeard]] on board the flying ''[[Buccaneer]]''. [[Rayman]] steps into [[Polokus]]'s portal; his health is increased to maximum, and he is transported to [[the Hall of Doors]]. | [[Polokus]] congratulates [[Rayman]], takes [[Four Masks of Polokus|the mask]] and attaches it to the remaining side of his four-sides stone column. The stone begins to spin rapidly, blurring until it is transfigured into a transparent, glowing portal. [[Polokus]] tells [[Rayman]] that, now that he has been awakened, he can destroy all of the [[Robo-Pirate]]s in [[the Glade of Dreams]], but says that he has no power in the air – [[Rayman]] himself must confront [[Admiral Razorbeard]] on board the flying ''[[Buccaneer]]''. [[Rayman]] steps into [[Polokus]]'s portal; his health is increased to maximum, and he is transported to [[the Hall of Doors]]. | ||
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[[File:Rayman training.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of ''[[Rayman's training]]'', showcasing [[Rayman]]'s original 3D model.]] | [[File:Rayman training.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of ''[[Rayman's training]]'', showcasing [[Rayman]]'s original 3D model.]] | ||
In-between the development of the [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|2D game]] and the 3D game, a CGI short film for the game titled ''[[Rayman's training]]'' was created in 1998 and subsequently premiered in February | In-between the development of the [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|2D game]] and the 3D game, a CGI short film for the game titled ''[[Rayman's training]]'' was created in 1998 and subsequently premiered in February 1 for Imagina 1998, following a trailer for ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. ''[[Rayman's training]]'' is notable for being the "missing link" between the two stages of ''Rayman 2'''s development, and is known for clips of it being used in the 1998 E3 trailer for the 3D game. Characters from the [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|2D prototype]] appear in the short, along with [[Rayman]] having a older 3D model in use. Not much is known about the short's plot, and it has not been released in any form. | ||
''[[Rayman's training]]'' was considered lost media until March 12 2022, when a version of the video with no sound was uploaded to YouTube. Until then, only clips of the short film were seen scattered across various ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' ephemera from 1997 - 1998. | ''[[Rayman's training]]'' was considered lost media until March 12, 2022, when a version of the video with no sound was uploaded to YouTube. Until then, only clips of the short film were seen scattered across various ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' ephemera from 1997 - 1998. | ||
===3D game=== | ===3D game=== | ||
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==Manuals== | ==Manuals== | ||
{{quote|text=Panic in [[the Chamber of the Teensies]] and [[the Fairy Council]]: [[Robo-Pirate]]s from deep in space have arrived, determined to conquer and enslave their entire world. The time for combat has come. Volunteers form small resistance groups and throw themselves into battle with the evil aggressors. [[Rayman]] and his friend [[Globox]] go to the edge of [[the Great Forest]], where the highest number of [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] are located. | {{quote|text=Panic in [[the Chamber of the Teensies]] and [[the Fairy Council]]: [[Robo-Pirate]]s from deep in space have arrived, determined to conquer and enslave their entire world. The time for combat has come. Volunteers form small resistance groups and throw themselves into battle with the evil aggressors. [[Rayman]] and his friend [[Globox]] go to the edge of [[the Great Forest]], where the highest number of [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] are located. | ||
[[Rayman]] jumps from a tree and activates his [[helicopter]] for a soft landing in the middle of a thicket of bushes. "The [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]] are coming straight at us!", cries [[Rayman]] to his friend. "Get ready!" | [[Rayman]] jumps from a tree and activates his [[helicopter]] for a soft landing in the middle of a thicket of bushes. "The [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]] are coming straight at us!", cries [[Rayman]] to his friend. "Get ready!" | ||
The earth suddenly begins to tremble...Several trees collapse, creating a passageway for an army of robots. | The earth suddenly begins to tremble...Several trees collapse, creating a passageway for an army of robots. | ||
The Battle begins! [[Rayman]] leaps into action, sending metal monsters flying with his powerful energy spheres. A little later, [[Globox]], trembling with fright, desperately tries to make the robots rust up by creating little [[Rain dance|rain storms]] over their heads. A robot, creaking horribly, crashes to the ground. "Not bad, [[Globox]]!" shouts [[Rayman]] with a smile. | The Battle begins! [[Rayman]] leaps into action, sending metal monsters flying with his powerful energy spheres. A little later, [[Globox]], trembling with fright, desperately tries to make the robots rust up by creating little [[Rain dance|rain storms]] over their heads. A robot, creaking horribly, crashes to the ground. "Not bad, [[Globox]]!" shouts [[Rayman]] with a smile. | ||
[[Globox]] tries to answer, but [[Rayman]] doesn't hear. The strained face of [[Ly]] has just appeared in his mind. | [[Globox]] tries to answer, but [[Rayman]] doesn't hear. The strained face of [[Ly]] has just appeared in his mind. | ||
"[[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 [[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 | 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!" | ||
"But...but...what about you?!" | "But...but...what about you?!" | ||
"No time to explain! Go find [[Ly]], she'll tell you what to do!" | "No time to explain! Go find [[Ly]], she'll tell you what to do!" | ||
After a moment of hesitation, [[Globox]] dodges between the feet of the robots, and plunges into the high grass. | After a moment of hesitation, [[Globox]] dodges between the feet of the robots, and plunges into the high grass. | ||
An evil laugh reverberates. [[Rayman]] turns and sees [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]], the leader of the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]. | An evil laugh reverberates. [[Rayman]] turns and sees [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]], the leader of the [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]. | ||
"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''}} | ||
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Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals. | Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals. | ||
<div><ul> | <div><ul> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2UKPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/0/02/R2UKPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The English PC manual packaged with the GoG.com and Uplay version]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2UKPCManual thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/d6/Rayman_2_Steam_manual.pdf|thumb|left|The English PC manual packaged with the Steam version]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2UKPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/de/R2_Manual_FR.pdf|thumb|left|The French PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2Swe-FinPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/4/41/R2Swe-FinPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Swedish/Finnish PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/d/dd/R2SpanishPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Spanish PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/9/93/R2ItalianPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Italian PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/3/33/R2GermanPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The German PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2GeneralPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/6/6d/R2DutchPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Dutch PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2Dan-NorPCManual thumb.png|link=http://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/9/95/R2Dan-NorPCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Danish/Norwegian PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2PTPCManual thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/7/7d/R2PortuguesePCManual.pdf|thumb|left|The Portuguese PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2PolishPCManual thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/a/af/R2_Manual_PL.pdf|thumb|left|The Polish PC manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:R2 DC Manual EN Thumb.png|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/5/55/R2_Dreamcast_Manual_EN.pdf|thumb|left|The English Dreamcast manual]] </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[ | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Rayman_2_Japanese_Dreamcast_front_cover.jpg|150px|link=https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/e/e4/Rayman_2_Dreamcast_Japanese_Manual.pdf|thumb|left|The Japanese Dreamcast manual]] </li> | ||
</ul></div> | </ul></div> | ||
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===Cartoon=== | ===Cartoon=== | ||
''Main article: [[Rayman: The Animated Series]] | ''Main article: [[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'' | ||
In 1999, an animated television show based on the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] was produced to accompany the release of ''Rayman 2''. Only 4 episodes of the first season were released before being cancelled. | In 1999, an animated television show based on the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] was produced to accompany the release of ''Rayman 2''. Only 4 episodes of the first season were released before being cancelled. | ||
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''Main article: [[Rayman merchandising]]'' | ''Main article: [[Rayman merchandising]]'' | ||
Between the 17th of May and | Between the 17th of May and 13 June 2000, [[Ubisoft]] joined with McDonald's to make a Happy Meal with [[Rayman]] toys. These toys were a [[Rayman]] riding a [[walking shell]], [[Rayman]] on a [[plum]] with spinning [[Helicopter|helicopter hair]], a light-up [[cage]], a sound-making [[Henchman 800]], a wobbling [[Globox]] and [[Ly]] the Fairy. The toys were only available in France. | ||
[[File:Royal V.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Royal V's album ''"It's Good to be the King"''.]] | [[File:Royal V.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Royal V's album ''"It's Good to be the King"''.]] | ||
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* The Sony PlayStation European release of ''Rayman 2'' originally came with a digital watch. In the North American release it originally came with a beach ball. | * The Sony PlayStation European release of ''Rayman 2'' originally came with a digital watch. In the North American release it originally came with a beach ball. | ||
* In the Japanese localisation of the game, several of the game's color palette was changed. [[Rayman]]'s body was made blue, [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake was recolored spring green, [[Jano]]'s hat was turned red, and [[Ly]]'s body was changed from yellow/purple to white/pink. | * In the Japanese localisation of the game, several of the game's color palette was changed. [[Rayman]]'s body was made blue, [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake was recolored spring green, [[Jano]]'s hat was turned red, and [[Ly]]'s body was changed from yellow/purple to white/pink. | ||
* The names of a few characters changed during design of the game: the original name of [[Globox]] was [[Globber]], the original name of [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] was Razorface, the original name of [[Polokus]] was Pollochus the Magician, the [[Teensie]]s were originally named the Smalbeings, and the [[Robo-Pirate]]s (called Red Rum before) were originally employed by a ‘mysterious guild’, which had decided to create an intergalactic zoo or circus featuring creatures from [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]]<ref>IGN, An Interview with Ubi Soft, https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/05/28/an-interview-with-ubi-soft</ref> | * The names of a few characters changed during design of the game: the original name of [[Globox]] was [[Globber]], the original name of [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] was Razorface, the original name of [[Polokus]] was Pollochus the Magician, the [[Teensie]]s were originally named the Smalbeings, and the [[Robo-Pirate]]s (called Red Rum before) were originally employed by a ‘mysterious guild’, which had decided to create an intergalactic zoo or circus featuring creatures from [[The Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]];<ref>IGN, An Interview with Ubi Soft, https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/05/28/an-interview-with-ubi-soft</ref> remnants of this storyline can be found in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', and are also present one some of the early box art for the game. | ||
* Tim Schafer revealed that ''Rayman 2'' was a huge influence on his game ''Psychonauts''.<ref>DoubleFineProd, ''Psychonauts Retrospective // The Color of the Sky in Your World Part 2'', https://youtu.be/9WWSsw-16vw?t=1m25s</ref> | * Tim Schafer revealed that ''Rayman 2'' was a huge influence on his game ''Psychonauts''.<ref>DoubleFineProd, ''Psychonauts Retrospective // The Color of the Sky in Your World Part 2'', https://youtu.be/9WWSsw-16vw?t=1m25s</ref> | ||
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*''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' | *''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' | ||
*''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel]]'' | *''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel]]'' | ||
*''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy | *''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' | ||
*[[Technical information]] | *[[Technical information]] | ||