Rayman (cancelled Sega 32X port)

Rayman
Rayman
Published by	Ubisoft
Developed by	Ubisoft
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Release date	June 1995 (cancelled)
Genre	2D platformer
Gameplay mode	Single player
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Platforms	32X
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A port of the original Rayman was being developed for Sega's 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis before quietly being shelved. This port was one of two planned ports that were cancelled, the other being a port to the 3DO. It was mentioned in magazines in the first half of 1995, as well as in promotional material for the original Rayman touting it as one of five ports Ubisoft had planned for the at-the-time next generation of gaming consoles. The port and the Atari Jaguar version would be slated for release of June 1995. However, both 32X and 3DO ports would end up getting cancelled.

E3 1995 booth

Although it is unknown how far along the 32X port got before its ultimate cancellation, it did get far enough that it was given its own booth at E3 1995. This is the only confirmed gameplay of the 32X build that has been found.

The most noticeable feature in this port is that the background has two unique layers of artwork with parallax scrolling that are not seen in any other versions of the game.

Magazine previews

The 32X port was mentioned in several previews, mostly in French gaming magazine publications. However, the game has shown to be in very early stages, not having a finished background present in the only screenshot. A small preview mentioning the port was published in the "Next Wave" section of Electronic Monthly Gaming issue 69.

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  A French magazine preview showing an unfinished black background in one shot
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  A small blurb from Electronic Monthly Gaming magazine issue 69
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  Interview with Ubisoft developers about the 32X port
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  Interview where some technical details are shared
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  Player One issue 51
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  Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot
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  The same article showing some development process of the game, with concept art of Space Mama and Mr Stone
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  Rayman 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the Atari Jaguar version

Promotional material

The port was also mentioned in promotional posters for Rayman, with the planned release date and in conjunction with the PC, Playstation, 3DO and Sega Saturn versions. While, 3DO was seemingly dropped after the first promotion. The mentions of the 32X port would be shown in second poster before silently getting cancelled. Reasons for cancellation are unknown.

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External links

• Video of the game at E3 1995 (first 30 seconds only, the rest of the footage showing an HUD appears to be the Jaguar version due to the music that can be heard)