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{{quote|text=A wicked character, he wants to spread evil all around him by taking over [[the 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 | {{quote|text=A wicked character, he wants to spread evil all around him by taking over [[the 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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{{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 [[the Glade of Dreams|Rayman's world]] and a heroic fight followed.|sign=Official site|source=''[[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 [[the 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 | 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" /> | ||
However, Mr Dark was cut from the game at some point during development, and replaced with [[the Magician]], for which the developers reused his new appearance as a [[Teensie]], with only small modifications such as shortening his hair and removing the swirl on his nose. He nonetheless remained available as an avatar on the PlayStation Store, along with the [[soldier]] and the [[piranha]], two other types of enemies also featured on the same section of the official website and also cut from the final game.<ref>psprices.com, Rayman Origins Mr. Dark Avatar, https://psprices.com/region-us/game/269728/rayman-origins-mr-dark-avatar</ref><ref>PS Deals, Rayman® Origins Mr. Dark Avatar, https://psdeals.net/us-store/game/717237/rayman-origins-mr-dark-avatar-</ref> | However, Mr Dark was cut from the game at some point during development, and replaced with [[the Magician]], for which the developers reused his new appearance as a [[Teensie]], with only small modifications such as shortening his hair and removing the swirl on his nose. He nonetheless remained available as an avatar on the PlayStation Store, along with the [[soldier]] and the [[piranha]], two other types of enemies also featured on the same section of the official website and also cut from the final game.<ref>psprices.com, ''Rayman Origins Mr. Dark Avatar'', https://psprices.com/region-us/game/269728/rayman-origins-mr-dark-avatar</ref><ref>PS Deals, ''Rayman® Origins Mr. Dark Avatar'', https://psdeals.net/us-store/game/717237/rayman-origins-mr-dark-avatar-</ref> | ||
In [[the Reveal]], one of the final levels of the game, the heroes discover that [[the Magician]] is the one responsible for the colossal mechanical factory of the [[Moody Clouds]]. A diagram on the wall of his office explains that he has been collecting the heroes' [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] throughout the game and using them to power his machines. In response to his cover being blown, [[the Magician]] rips the golden star off his top hat, showing more clearly his resemblance with Mr Dark. Additionally, on the walls are some posters with pictures of Mr Dark's silhouette, and one with "♥ Mister D" written on it, revealing that he is an admirer of Mr Dark.<ref>Gabrielle Shrager clarifies the identity of the villain of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[:File:Gabrielle Shrager Facebook conversation.jpg]]</ref> | In [[the Reveal]], one of the final levels of the game, the heroes discover that [[the Magician]] is the one responsible for the colossal mechanical factory of the [[Moody Clouds]]. A diagram on the wall of his office explains that he has been collecting the heroes' [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] throughout the game and using them to power his machines. In response to his cover being blown, [[the Magician]] rips the golden star off his top hat, showing more clearly his resemblance with Mr Dark. Additionally, on the walls are some posters with pictures of Mr Dark's silhouette, and one with "♥ Mister D" written on it, revealing that he is an admirer of Mr Dark.<ref>Gabrielle Shrager clarifies the identity of the villain of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[:File:Gabrielle Shrager Facebook conversation.jpg]]</ref> | ||