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==Early development==
==Early development==
===''Rayman 2000''===
===''Rayman 2000''===
''Main article: [[Rayman 2000]]''
{{Main|Rayman 2000}}


'''''Rayman 2000''''' was a video game project that would serve as a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
'''''Rayman 2000''''' was a video game project that would serve as a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
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[[File:Zaq.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Official artwork of the Zaq from the scrapped [[Aquatic world]].]]
[[File:Zaq.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Official artwork of the Zaq from the scrapped [[Aquatic world]].]]


''Main article: [[Aquatic world]]''
{{Main|Aquatic world}}


There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.
There were plans to have a level included in the game known as the ''[[Aquatic world]]''. It was scrapped before its official name could be revealed.


===[[Chess minigame]]===
===[[Chess minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Chess minigame]]''
{{Main|Chess minigame}}


There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.
There were two minigames that were cut from the final version. One is called the [[Chess minigame]]. It was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.


===[[Xowar minigame]]===
===[[Xowar minigame]]===
''Main article: [[Xowar minigame]]''
{{Main|Xowar minigame}}


The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.
The other minigame, which also can be found by examination of the game's disc, is called the [[Xowar minigame]]. Like the previous minigame, it was scrapped before its real title name could be revealed.
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===[[Bonton]]===
===[[Bonton]]===
''Main article: [[Bonton]]''
{{Main|Bonton}}


A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
A [[Bonton]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].


===[[Clark]]===
===[[Clark]]===
''Main article: [[Clark]]''
{{Main|Clark}}


[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.
[[Clark]] was originally intended to appear according to ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.


===[[Glute]]===
===[[Glute]]===
''Main article: [[Glute]]''
{{Main|Glute}}


A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
A [[glute]] also appears in the [[Xowar secret]] in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].
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[[File:Goaty-1-.gif|320px|thumb|right|A 3D rotation of the scrapped [[Goaty]], with drastic differences from its conceptual design.]]
[[File:Goaty-1-.gif|320px|thumb|right|A 3D rotation of the scrapped [[Goaty]], with drastic differences from its conceptual design.]]


''Main article: [[Goaty]]''
{{Main|Goaty}}


A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.
A [[Goaty]] was originally going to appear in the game, but it was scrapped to avoid overloading the universe with creatures. Despite this, the [[Goaty]] makes a cameo as a statue in [[Count Razoff|Razoff]]'s mansion.


===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
===[[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]]''
{{Main|Gunslinger Hoodlum}}


One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.
One of several scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, the [[Gunslinger Hoodlum]] was planned to appear in the game.


===[[Hoodloon]]===
===[[Hoodloon]]===
''Main article: [[Hoodloon]]''
{{Main|Hoodloon}}


Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].
Another of the scrapped [[Hoodlum]]s, [[Hoodloon]]s do appear in the game as background objects in [[the Summit Beyond the Clouds]].


===[[Hoover]]===
===[[Hoover]]===
''Main article: [[Hoover]]''
{{Main|Hoover}}


A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.
A carnivorous plant called [[Hoover]], was planned to be an enemy in the game. It was cut for unknown reasons.


===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
===[[Kagoubinôme]]===
''Main article: [[Kagoubinôme]]''
{{Main|Kagoubinôme}}


A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.
A variety of [[Hoodlum]]s that were supposed to be in the game called the [[Kagoubinôme]] were scrapped from the final release.


===[[Ly]]===
===[[Ly]]===
''Main article: [[Ly]]''
{{Main|Ly}}


[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.
[[Ly]] makes a cameo appearance in [[the Longest Shortcut]], though the presence of concept art showing a redesign might imply an intended larger role.
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[[File:Mudi02-1-.gif|320px|thumb|right|The [[Muddibog]]'s early appearance and attacks, featuring both the small and giant variants.]]
[[File:Mudi02-1-.gif|320px|thumb|right|The [[Muddibog]]'s early appearance and attacks, featuring both the small and giant variants.]]


''Main article: [[Muddibog]]''
{{Main|Muddibog}}


Originally called '''Mudis''', the [[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, although with a different appearance and an attack to throw rocks instead of the substance which they are covered in. A giant variant with an attack to slam the ground was scrapped.
Originally called '''Mudis''', the [[Muddibog]]s appear as enemies in the final game, although with a different appearance and an attack to throw rocks instead of the substance which they are covered in. A giant variant with an attack to slam the ground was scrapped.


===[[Murkin]]===
===[[Murkin]]===
''Main article: [[Murkin]]''
{{Main|Murkin}}


[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.
[[Murkin]]s eventually appear in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge]]''.


===[[Scaleman]]===
===[[Scaleman]]===
''Main article: [[Scaleman]]''
{{Main|Scaleman}}


[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].
[[Scaleman]] appears in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].


===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
===[[Siamese Hoodlum]]===
''Main article: [[Siamese Hoodlum]]''
{{Main|Siamese Hoodlum}}


A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.
A pair of twin [[Hoodlum]]s naturally called [[Siamese Hoodlum]], was completely removed from the game.


===[[Snoot]]===
===[[Snoot]]===
''Main article: [[Snoot]]''
{{Main|Snoot}}


A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.
A background creature called [[Snoot]] was supposed to appear, but was scrapped like the [[Goaty]] and [[Snorty]], to avoid overloading the universe with creatures.


===[[Snorty]]===
===[[Snorty]]===
''Main article: [[Snorty]]''
{{Main|Snorty}}


The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].
The third of the creatures that were cut from the game to avoid overloading the universe with creatures, is called [[Snorty]].


===[[Wooglah]]===
===[[Wooglah]]===
''Main article: [[Wooglah]]''
{{Main|Wooglah}}


A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.
A [[Wooglah]] would have appeared in the game as a helper to [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] in terms of advancing to other worlds, but it was scrapped for unknown reasons.
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[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]
[[File:Xowar-R3HH-PC-TTOTL.png|320px|thumb|right|The [[Xowar]] in its cell in [[the Tower of the Leptys]].]]


''Main article: [[Xowar]]''
{{Main|Xowar}}


The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].
The [[Xowar]] appears in the [[Xowar secret]].


===[[Zaq]]===
===[[Zaq]]===
''Main article: [[Zaq]]''
{{Main|Zaq}}


The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
The [[Zaq]]s were supposed to be in the game, but was later cut due to time constraints.
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==Scrapped objects==
==Scrapped objects==
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
===[[Lav-O-Matic]]===
''Main article: [[Lav-O-Matic]]''
{{Main|Lav-O-Matic}}


The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.
The [[Lav-O-Matic]] was intended to appear in the ''[[Aquatic world]]'' along with the [[Zaq]]s, but all were scrapped due to the levels 'lacked rhythm' compared to other levels.
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Rayman3 GC Fireball.jpg
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Chez les Ptizetres 01.jpg
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Concept 11.jpeg
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Concept 10.jpeg
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Test pub 1.jpeg
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Les bizarreries.jpg
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Concept Forest 8.jpg
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La pagode des nuages 01.jpg
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Play Magazine-5.jpg|More interviews: Stan Metter (lead animator), François Queinnec (PlayStation 2 graphics programmer) and John Leguizamo (voice of [[Globox]])
Play Magazine-5.jpg|More interviews: Stan Metter (lead animator), François Queinnec (PlayStation 2 graphics programmer) and John Leguizamo (voice of [[Globox]])
Play Magazine-6.jpg|John Leguizamo interview continued
Play Magazine-6.jpg|John Leguizamo interview continued
Le Journal De Mickey 1.jpg|An exclusive preview article of the game in ''Le Journal de Mickey''  
Le Journal De Mickey 1.jpg|An exclusive preview article of the game in ''Le Journal de Mickey''
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Le Journal de Mickey 2.jpg
Le Journal De Mickey 3.jpg
Le Journal De Mickey 3.jpg