Rayman (early production): Difference between revisions

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== General ==

According to an advertisement poster, a similar plot from [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled SNES version]] was supposed to be used in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]]. The original plot followed a boy named Jimmy who created a world on his computer called Hereitscool. When Hereitscool became infected with a virus, Jimmy entered his virtual world and took on the persona of [[Rayman]] in order to defeat the virus.<ref>The Crawdaddy Page, [[:File:Jimmy.jpg]]</ref><ref>GamePro ~~Issue~~ 64 (October 1994), [[:File:GamePro Issue 64 (October 1994).png]]</ref> In other magazine publications, Jimmy will alternatively named Kevin.<ref>VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine ~~Issue~~ 70 (November 1994), [[:File:Kevin.jpg]] </ref> Reasons for this plot being scrapped are unknown.

According to an advertisement poster, a similar plot from [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled SNES version]] was supposed to be used in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]]. The original plot followed a boy named Jimmy who created a world on his computer called Hereitscool. When Hereitscool became infected with a virus, Jimmy entered his virtual world and took on the persona of [[Rayman]] in order to defeat the virus.<ref>''The Crawdaddy Page'', [[:File:Jimmy.jpg]]</ref><ref>''GamePro'' #64 (October 1994), [[:File:GamePro Issue 64 (October 1994).png]]</ref> In other magazine publications, Jimmy will alternatively named Kevin.<ref>''VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine'' #70 (November 1994), [[:File:Kevin.jpg]]</ref> Reasons for this plot being scrapped are unknown.

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GamePro Issue 64 (October 1994).png|The early plot which is mentioned in ''GamePro'' issue 64

Kevin.jpg|Another version of the early plot, but Jimmy is instead called Kevin

Joypad Issue 38.png|A preview article of the Atari Jaguar of the game, with unused enemies and levels, as shown in ''Joypad'' issue 38

Joypad Issue 38.png|A preview article of [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version of the game]], with unused enemies and levels, as shown in ''Joypad'' issue 38

Diehard GameFan Vol 2 Issue 10 (October 1994).png|A preview magazine article, showing a lot of early versions of levels and characters which do not appear in the final game

Atari ST Review Issue 33 (December 1994).png|A preview of the Atari Jaguar version as shown at European Computer Trade Show (ECTS) 1994.

Atari ST Review Issue 33 (December 1994).png|A preview of [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]] as shown at European Computer Trade Show (ECTS) 1994

EGM2 Issue 6.png|A preview article announcing the initial January release date for the port.

EGM2 Issue 6.png|A preview article announcing the initial January release date for the port

Diehard GameFan Vol 3 Issue 2 (February 1995).jpg|Preview article for Atari Jaguar with the early HUD present

Diehard GameFan Vol 3 Issue 5 (May 1995).jpg|Another preview article showing the changes which more or less the same as final build, nearing completion.

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 == General ==
-According to an advertisement poster, a similar plot from [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled SNES version]] was supposed to be used in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]]. The original plot followed a boy named Jimmy who created a world on his computer called Hereitscool. When Hereitscool became infected with a virus, Jimmy entered his virtual world and took on the persona of [[Rayman]] in order to defeat the virus.<ref>The Crawdaddy Page, [[:File:Jimmy.jpg]]</ref><ref>GamePro Issue 64 (October 1994), [[:File:GamePro Issue 64 (October 1994).png]]</ref> In other magazine publications, Jimmy will alternatively named Kevin.<ref>VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine Issue 70 (November 1994), [[:File:Kevin.jpg]] </ref> Reasons for this plot being scrapped are unknown.
+According to an advertisement poster, a similar plot from [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled SNES version]] was supposed to be used in [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]]. The original plot followed a boy named Jimmy who created a world on his computer called Hereitscool. When Hereitscool became infected with a virus, Jimmy entered his virtual world and took on the persona of [[Rayman]] in order to defeat the virus.<ref>''The Crawdaddy Page'', [[:File:Jimmy.jpg]]</ref><ref>''GamePro'' #64 (October 1994), [[:File:GamePro Issue 64 (October 1994).png]]</ref> In other magazine publications, Jimmy will alternatively named Kevin.<ref>''VideoGames: The Ultimate Gaming Magazine'' #70 (November 1994), [[:File:Kevin.jpg]]</ref> Reasons for this plot being scrapped are unknown.
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 GamePro Issue 64 (October 1994).png|The early plot which is mentioned in ''GamePro'' issue 64
 Kevin.jpg|Another version of the early plot, but Jimmy is instead called Kevin
-Joypad Issue 38.png|A preview article of the Atari Jaguar of the game, with unused enemies and levels, as shown in ''Joypad'' issue 38
+Joypad Issue 38.png|A preview article of [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version of the game]], with unused enemies and levels, as shown in ''Joypad'' issue 38
 Diehard GameFan Vol 2 Issue 10 (October 1994).png|A preview magazine article, showing a lot of early versions of levels and characters which do not appear in the final game
-Atari ST Review Issue 33 (December 1994).png|A preview of the Atari Jaguar version as shown at European Computer Trade Show (ECTS) 1994.
+Atari ST Review Issue 33 (December 1994).png|A preview of [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|the Atari Jaguar version]] as shown at European Computer Trade Show (ECTS) 1994
-EGM2 Issue 6.png|A preview article announcing the initial January release date for the port.
+EGM2 Issue 6.png|A preview article announcing the initial January release date for the port
 Diehard GameFan Vol 3 Issue 2 (February 1995).jpg|Preview article for Atari Jaguar with the early HUD present
 Diehard GameFan Vol 3 Issue 5 (May 1995).jpg|Another preview article showing the changes which more or less the same as final build, nearing completion.