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{{ | {{Quote|text=A wicked character, he wants to spread evil all around him by taking over [[Glade of Dreams|the magical world of Rayman]]. If he succeeds, he will make the world a dreadful place under a reign of terror and dictatorship.|sign=Official site|source=''[[Rayman Junior]]''<ref>''[[Rayman Junior]]'' official website (via archive.org), ''Mister Dark'', http://web.archive.org/web/20020211202327/http://sites.ubisoft.fr/raymanedu/ami/ami2/dark.html</ref>}} | ||
'''Mr Dark''' is [[Rayman]]'s arch-nemesis, and a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. A diabolical and mysterious shape-shifting sorcerer, Mr Dark has attempted to disrupt the balance of the [[Glade of Dreams]] on several occasions, but is always thwarted by [[Rayman]]. His features are hidden beneath a shadowy cloak and hat, beneath which only his glowing yellow eyes can be seen. Mr Dark's first appearance is in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], where he acts as the main antagonist and final boss. He makes similar villainous appearances in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' and [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color adaptation of ''Rayman'']]. Mr Dark was originally meant to return in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but he was cut from the final game and replaced with [[the Magician]], a secret admirer of his whom he inspired to become a villain. | '''Mr Dark''' is [[Rayman]]'s arch-nemesis, and a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. A diabolical and mysterious shape-shifting sorcerer, Mr Dark has attempted to disrupt the balance of the [[Glade of Dreams]] on several occasions, but is always thwarted by [[Rayman]]. His features are hidden beneath a shadowy cloak and hat, beneath which only his glowing yellow eyes can be seen. Mr Dark's first appearance is in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], where he acts as the main antagonist and final boss. He makes similar villainous appearances in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' and [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color adaptation of ''Rayman'']]. Mr Dark was originally meant to return in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but he was cut from the final game and replaced with [[the Magician]], a secret admirer of his whom he inspired to become a villain. | ||
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[[File:VIG DARK.png|frame|right|class=sprite|[[Betilla]] the Fairy, captured by Mr Dark]] | [[File:VIG DARK.png|frame|right|class=sprite|[[Betilla]] the Fairy, captured by Mr Dark]] | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=You enter [[Candy Château|the world of desserts]] where Mister Dark is hidden, guarded by [[clown]]s carrying out amazing stunts... Be careful, Mister Dark is diabolical.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''}} | ||
Mr Dark first appears in the intro sequence of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', where [[the Magician]] introduces the game's story. [[The Glade of Dreams]] is kept in balance by a mystical orb known as the [[Great Protoon]]. One fateful day, the evil Mr Dark appears, stealing the [[Great Protoon]] and defeating [[Betilla]] the Fairy as she tries to protect it. The [[Electoon]]s, small pink creatures which gravitate around the [[Great Protoon]], are scattered across the world, and imprisoned in [[cage]]s by Mr Dark's minions. [[Rayman]] sets off to free the [[Electoon]]s, defeat Mr Dark and recover the [[Great Protoon]]. | Mr Dark first appears in the intro sequence of ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', where [[the Magician]] introduces the game's story. [[The Glade of Dreams]] is kept in balance by a mystical orb known as the [[Great Protoon]]. One fateful day, the evil Mr Dark appears, stealing the [[Great Protoon]] and defeating [[Betilla]] the Fairy as she tries to protect it. The [[Electoon]]s, small pink creatures which gravitate around the [[Great Protoon]], are scattered across the world, and imprisoned in [[cage]]s by Mr Dark's minions. [[Rayman]] sets off to free the [[Electoon]]s, defeat Mr Dark and recover the [[Great Protoon]]. | ||
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==In ''Rayman 2''== | ==In ''Rayman 2''== | ||
Mr Dark is referred to by name in the manual for ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where it is revealed that his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]] is what convinced the inhabitants of [[ | Mr Dark is referred to by name in the manual for ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where it is revealed that his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]] is what convinced the inhabitants of the [[Glade of Dreams]] that the hero was trustworthy. However, he makes no actual appearance in the game. | ||
Previews of [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']] mention that the [[Robo-Pirate]] invasion took place after Mr Dark vanished from [[ | Previews of [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']] mention that the [[Robo-Pirate]] invasion took place after Mr Dark vanished from [[The valley|Rayman's island]] following the events of [[Rayman 1|the first game]]. It is not known if Mr Dark was ever planned to return and have a relevant role in this game; other characters from the original, including [[Betilla]] the fairy, were intended to make an appearance. | ||
==In ''Rayman 3''== | ==In ''Rayman 3''== | ||
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==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=The archenemy from ''[[Rayman 1]]'' returns. A stupedendous super villain, it was Mr Dark who stole the [[Great Protoon]] and sent the [[Electoon]]s scattering from its orbit. This series of events upset the harmonic balance of [[Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]] and a heroic fight followed.|sign=Official site|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''<ref name="origins">raymanorigins.uk.ubi.com (via archive.org), ''Characters'', http://web.archive.org/web/20111112121327/http://raymanorigins.uk.ubi.com/#characters-4</ref>}} | ||
In a May 2011 interview with ''Jeux Vidéo Magazine'', Gabrielle Shrager, the lead writer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', stated that "We will probably see how Mr Dark became what he is".<ref>''Jeux Vidéo Magazine'', ''Exclusif Rayman Origins'', [[:File:Jeux video page 47.jpg]]</ref> When the second trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' showed a brief glimpse of a [[Teensie]] with a top hat and a dark cloak, standing on a stone platform and surrounded by [[Antitoon|Darktoons]] and [[Psychlops]], it was speculated that this was Mr Dark. Several months later, clearer artwork of the character was released on the official website, explicitly stating that the [[Teensie]] in question was indeed Mr Dark, and adding that "The archenemy from ''[[Rayman 1]]'' returns".<ref name="origins" /> | In a May 2011 interview with ''Jeux Vidéo Magazine'', Gabrielle Shrager, the lead writer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', stated that "We will probably see how Mr Dark became what he is".<ref>''Jeux Vidéo Magazine'', ''Exclusif Rayman Origins'', [[:File:Jeux video page 47.jpg]]</ref> When the second trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' showed a brief glimpse of a [[Teensie]] with a top hat and a dark cloak, standing on a stone platform and surrounded by [[Antitoon|Darktoons]] and [[Psychlops]], it was speculated that this was Mr Dark. Several months later, clearer artwork of the character was released on the official website, explicitly stating that the [[Teensie]] in question was indeed Mr Dark, and adding that "The archenemy from ''[[Rayman 1]]'' returns".<ref name="origins" /> | ||
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===Scrapped plot=== | ===Scrapped plot=== | ||
An [[Rayman Origins (early production)|early version of the game's script]], found within the files of the game's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], contains unused dialogue which indicates that in this scrapped scenario, [[the Magician]] was a fan and admirer of Mr Dark, and desired to be as mysterious and evil as him; one of his lines is "I always wanted to be like Mr. Dark: mysterious, dark!...um, dark and mysterious..". The script also reveals that [[the Magician]]'s real name would have been Ales Mansay, and that he became embittered and corrupted when he was bullied at magic school for his poor magical abilities. He eventually disguised himself as his hero, Mr Dark, and hid a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]] to start a war between [[Rayman]] and the [[Livid Dead]] while he himself set to work building an army of mechas (powered by the [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] given to him by the clueless heroes) that he could use to take over [[ | An [[Rayman Origins (early production)|early version of the game's script]], found within the files of the game's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], contains unused dialogue which indicates that in this scrapped scenario, [[the Magician]] was a fan and admirer of Mr Dark, and desired to be as mysterious and evil as him; one of his lines is "I always wanted to be like Mr. Dark: mysterious, dark!...um, dark and mysterious..". The script also reveals that [[the Magician]]'s real name would have been Ales Mansay, and that he became embittered and corrupted when he was bullied at magic school for his poor magical abilities. He eventually disguised himself as his hero, Mr Dark, and hid a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]] to start a war between [[Rayman]] and the [[Livid Dead]] while he himself set to work building an army of mechas (powered by the [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] given to him by the clueless heroes) that he could use to take over the [[Glade of Dreams]] and free it from the rule of [[Polokus]], whom he considered to be an ineffectual and useless leader, unable to protect his people from his own nightmares. It is unknown why this plot was scrapped from the final game, and all that is left of it is the posters on the walls in [[the Magician]]'s headquarters, indicating that the part about him being an admirer of Mr Dark still holds true. | ||
==In ''Rayman Jungle Run''== | ==In ''Rayman Jungle Run''== | ||
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==In ''Rayman Mini''== | ==In ''Rayman Mini''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=I see that you're tougher than you look, let's see how I'll break you! The rule is simple, every day I'll launch several challenges for you! 3 per contract. If you fulfill those challenges I'll give you a reward. But beware, these challenges are not for the faint-hearted, the higher your [[Level of Awesomeness|awesomeness]] is, the harder the challenge... And the bigger the reward.|sign=Mr Dark|source=''[[Rayman Mini]]''}} | ||
During the second update of ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', elements discovered in its files revealed that Mr Dark would appear in its next update. Its release on January 28, 2021 (version 1.4.0) marked his return to [[Rayman (series)|the ''Rayman'' series]] after years of absence. | During the second update of ''[[Rayman Mini]]'', elements discovered in its files revealed that Mr Dark would appear in its next update. Its release on January 28, 2021 (version 1.4.0) marked his return to [[Rayman (series)|the ''Rayman'' series]] after years of absence. | ||
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==In ''Rayman in the Phantom Show''== | ==In ''Rayman in the Phantom Show''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=Must be nice to be Mr. Dark, going to sleep with nothing on your mind!|sign=The [[Phantom]]|source=''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''}} | ||
While Mr Dark does not appear in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', replicas of his hat and cloak can be found hanging on a wall in the [[Space Opera Network#Backing Studio|Backing Studio]]. He is also mentioned in Act 1 of the [[Phantom]]'s song, [[Phantom Returns]]. | While Mr Dark does not appear in ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]'', the third DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', replicas of his hat and cloak can be found hanging on a wall in the [[Space Opera Network#Backing Studio|Backing Studio]]. He is also mentioned in Act 1 of the [[Phantom]]'s song, [[Phantom Returns]]. | ||