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| name = Rayman 2: The Great Escape

[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 28th July, 2010<br>

'''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape (iOS)|iOS]] :'''<br>

'''[[Rayman 3D|Nintendo 3DS]] :'''<br>

[[File:European Union.png|16px]] 25th March, 2011<br>

===The first mask===

====The Marshlands====

Rayman next finds himself in [[the Marshes of Awakening]], where he frees [[Sssssam|Sssssam the Watersnake]]. While Sssssam is unable to aid Rayman in locating the masks of Polokus, he does know where the Pirates took Globox, and aids Rayman in crossing the Marsh by allowing him to water-ski across. There is also a side-path that the player may go through, where they will encounter [[Jano]], who is guarding a Spiral Door. At this point in time, he will refuse access to the door, as Rayman does not know where it leads, which is the requirement for passing through.

===The second mask===

====Healing Clark====

Beginning the search for 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 Centre]], 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.  

===The third mask===

====Making Progress====

Now making his way to the third mask, Rayman arrives at [[the Echoing Caves]], after activating four [[switch]]es in a non-linear area, he enters the caves themselves. Due to the large amounts of toxic liquid within the caves, Rayman lights [[keg]]s, and uses them to fly across the caves to solid footing. Rayman may also encounter an entryway, leading him into a secret area within [[the Fairy Glade]], where he can break a cage that cannot be broken by normal visit. Rayman returns and finally exits the Echoing Caves, with a Warship flying in the background, preluding the events of the next area.

===The fourth mask===

====Reuniting with Clark====

Rayman next enters the Tomb of the Ancients, where a sign alerts the player to the capture of Clark and his imprisonment in the [[Technical Check-up]], which is located within the area. The Tomb of the Ancients is notable for having secret passages, with one leading to the [[1000th Yellow Lum]], another allowing the player to skip through a large section of the level, and another that can only be legitimately accessed in the Dreamcast and Nintendo 3DS version of the game, nicknamed the [[Tomb of the Ancients secret]]. Once the player has reached the end of the level, it is revealed that the Robo-Pirates have been able to bring Clark under their control using a device implanted into his back. The [[Spyglass Pirate]] is shown demonstrating his control over Clark, before control is returned to the player, who must break the device. Once the device is broken, Clark lifts Rayman high enough to break the cage containing the [[Teensie]] to exit the level, and consequently exits the area.

====The Final Battle====

The [[Spyglass Pirate]] gives his final update on Rayman's progress to [[Razorbeard]], informing him of Rayman's success in freeing their captives, and his infiltration of the ship. Razorbeard punishes the Spyglass for his failure, having him swim in molten lava, but not before preparing the [[Grolgoth]] to fight Rayman. Razorbeard has the Grolgoth set up in the [[Crow's Nest]] of the Prison Ship, and lures Rayman to him by having the captured Globox as the Grolgoth's first target. Rayman arrives at the nest to defend Globox, but Razorbeard shoots down the structure holding Rayman and Globox in place. Rayman is able to grab the ledge of the Crows Nest, and climbs up, unharmed. Globox is left dangling on the side of the Crows Nest, but assures Rayman that he is fine, and to go fight Razorbeard.

==Environment==

Unlike ''[[Rayman 1]]'', ''Rayman 2'' is not divided into certain themed worlds, but rather a trail of 20 different locations, none of which are as surreal as its predecessor's, but are still dissimilar to the real world. The levels are played in a linear fashion in a World Map known as [[the Hall of Doors]] ([[The Isle of Doors|Isle of Doors]] in the Dreamcast version), with most levels following a single path (though [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], [[The Walk of Life|Walk of Life]], and [[The Walk of Power|Walk of Power]] are on side-paths). The player is able to backtrack to past levels if he or she wishes, and can move on to the final stage without breaking all of the cages.

==Levels==

Only the PC, Nintendo 64, and Dreamcast versions (including their derivatives like the DS/3DS and iOS ports) feature a consistent level set. The PlayStation version cuts down the number of levels and shortens existing ones, while the PlayStation 2 version expands existing levels and even adds new ones. This list does not include the Game Boy Color version, which is a completely separate game.

* [[The Woods of Light]] (Renamed “The Clearing” in the PlayStation version)

Since its original release in 1999 Rayman 2 has received a bunch of ports to other consoles with each new port having some noticeable differences.

=== Nintendo 64 ===

The Nintendo 64 version, along with the PC version, is the original version of the game. The Nintendo 64 version features a different soundtrack in MIDI format, which was later reused in the [[Rayman DS|Nintendo DS port]]. Several of the menu transactions are exclusive to this version.

=== Windows PC ===

The PC version retains the same level structure from the Nintendo 64 version with higher resolution graphics and a higher framerate.

This version was later re-released on GOG<ref>Rayman 2 on GOG https://www.gog.com/game/rayman_2_the_great_escape</ref> and Uplay<ref>Rayman 2 on Uplay http://store.ubi.com/eu/rayman-2--the-great-escape/57062ec088a7e316728b465a.html</ref>.

=== Sega Dreamcast ===

The Sega Dreamcast version retains the high quality textures from the PC version, while slightly improving some. A new area has been added in [[The Woods of Light]] called [[Globox Village]], where the player can access new minigames by collecting [[Globox Crystals]]. This is the first version of Rayman 2 to allow for widescreen and the only version where the aspect ratio can manually be changed. The [[Hall of Doors]] has been replaced by [[The Isle of Doors]]. Several more pirates have been added as well as a new type which shoots bombs. This is also the first version to have the cutscene in [[The Prison Ship]] where [[Rayman]] frees the prisoners, which was cut from the original versions due to time constraints.

=== Sony Playstation ===

The Sony Playstation version removed and changes a bunch of levels, while merging others, and reduced the total amount of [[Lum|Lums]] from 1000 to 800. Some levels do however have several new areas and some cutscenes have been changed as well. This is the first version to have full voice acting. Many graphical changes are present, most notably in [[The Hall of Doors]]. A new bonus level can be unlocked which lets the player try a stage from the [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)|2D prototype]]. Instead of [[Lum|Lums]] being imprisoned in [[cage|cages]], there are now [[Ludiv|Ludivs]], [[Greenbottle|Greenbottles]] and [[Minisaurus]].

This version was later re-released on the Playstation Store for Playstation Portable, Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita.

=== Sony Playstation 2 (titled ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'')===

The Sony Playstation 2 version, titled ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' in Europe and Rayman 2 Revolution in North America, is the port with the most added content. New [[The Front|hub worlds]] have been added, replacing The Hall of Doors, levels have been expanded, most notably [[The Fairy Glade]] and [[The Echoing Caves]], new cutscenes and dialogue are present, new bosses have been added, including a [[Grolem 13|fourth guardian]], new music has been added in the new areas and for [[Robo-Pirate]] battles and new upgrades and minigames can be obtained by collecting [[Lum|Lums]] and by freeing [[Familiar Spirits]] from [[cage|cages]]. A lot of graphical improvements are present with a bunch of previously 2D assets having to been reworked into 3D models. This is also the second version to feature full voce-acting. The original [[Raymanian]] voices can however still be chosen with a bunch of new sounds added.

This version was later re-released on the Playstation Store in North America for Playstation 3.

The Nintendo DS version, titled ''[[Rayman DS]]'', is a direct port of the Nintendo 64 version. The second screen can be used to control Rayman with a virtual analog stick and shows the game HUD while playing. This version has a bunch of bugs not present in the Nintendo 64 version.

=== [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape (iOS)|Apple iOS]] ===

The [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape (iOS)|Apple iOS]] version is a direct port of the Dreamcast version, with the minigames as well as [[Globox Village]] being omitted. The [[Lift|Lift mini-game]] was however present in the free demo. This version has since been removed from the App Store and can no longer be obtained legally if it was not purchased before being removed.

=== Nintendo 3DS (titled ''[[Rayman 3D]]'') ===

The Nintendo 3DS version, titled ''[[Rayman 3D]]'', is a direct port of the Dreamcast version, with, similarly to the Apple iOS version, the minigames as well as [[Globox Village]] removed. Several graphical and sound glitches as present as well as a game breaking bug preventing the player from obtaining the [[1000th Lum]] as intended. A balanced difficulty curve has been added, having several obstacles being removed if the player misses too many [[Lum|Lums]].

This version is downloadable from the Nintendo eShop in North America.

==Manuals==

Click on the thumbnails to read the manuals.

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===McDonald's===

Between the 17th of May and 13th of 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.

Characters from each game made cameo appearances in the other game. In ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'', Rayman would be seen during the game's end credits. In ''Rayman 2'', [[General|a salesman]] who previously appeared in the intro sequence of the PC version of [[Tonic Trouble]] sells the [[Grolgoth]] to [[Razorbeard]] late in the game. [[Tonic Trouble]] was worked on (though not designed) by [[Michel Ancel]], used the ''Rayman 2'' engine, originally appeared on the same platforms as ''Rayman 2'', and was also released by [[Ubisoft]], giving reason for the crossovers, though ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' had not fared well critically or commercially, whereas ''Rayman 2'' became successful in both areas.

''[[Rayman Bowling]]'', ''[[Rayman Golf]]'', and ''[[Rayman Garden]]'' are mobile phone spin-offs of ''Rayman 2'' and its remakes developed by [[Gameloft]].