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List of cheats in Rayman 2

What follows is a list of cheats in Rayman 2.

Nintendo 64 version

Gain maximum health

Press and release the R button to the rhythm of the Rayman 2 theme. With the right timing, Rayman's health bar will increase to maximum capacity and all health will be restored.

Enter bonus level without all Yellow Lums and cages

On the "Access Denied" screen that appears when a level is beaten without every Yellow Lum being collected and every cage being broken, press the buttons A, C Up, C Left, C Right, C Left, C Right in order. The word “cheat” should appear and the bonus stage will load upon pressing the A button.

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    The word cheat can be seen under Press A to continue.

Get infinite shots during Razorbeard fight

During the last part of the fight with Razorbeard, when Rayman is piloting a flying shell, fly to the highest point in the area and hold the A and B buttons as Rayman touches the roof. Rayman will be transported to a hidden area in which the player must dodge barriers in his way. Upon reaching the end of this area, Rayman will be transported back to the main area with infinite shots, signified by the shots changing colour to blue.

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    Passing through the light gives the player infinite shots.

Access hidden area in Tomb of the Ancients

In the final part of the Tomb of the Ancients, stand on the third panel away from the entrance to the Technical Check-up where Rayman fights Clark. Hold the buttons L + R while pressing A, B, A, B, A, B in order. The music should change and a crate should appear. Jump on the crate and then jump against the wall to enter a hard to see hole, leading to the hidden area.

Control Razorbeard's ship during the end credits

During the end credits, hold down Z and press A and B several times at the same time. You will then be able to control Razorbeard's ship using the analog stick. By keeping Z pressed, you can make it slow down or speed up, again with the stick. By continuing to press A and B you will occasionally see blue or red sparks sparkle on the screen.

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    The sparks when the player is controlling the ship.

Duke Nukem references

On the second section of the the Iron Mountains when Rayman is on the balloon, repeatedly press and release Z. Messages referring to Duke Nukem will appear. Those messages don't do anything.

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    "Always Bet On Duke !"
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    "Come Get Some !"

Access Menezis

The minigame can be accessed by holding C-Left and quickly and repeatedly pressing the A + B buttons simultaneously during the credits.

PC version

Upgrade magic fist

Open the pause menu by pressing Esc during gameplay, then type GLOWFIST. A round of applause will play and Rayman will acquire the improved magic fist usually obtained in the Canopy.

Restore health

Open the pause menu by pressing Esc during gameplay, then type GIMMELIFE. A round of applause will play and Rayman's health will be restored.

Gain 5 Yellow Lums

Open the pause menu by pressing Esc during gameplay, then type GIMMELUMZ. A round of applause will play and Rayman will acquire five extra Yellow Lums. The Lums added to the tally are the next five that would be collected in the natural progression of the game. If they happen to be in the current level, the level total will not be updated and the Lums will not disappear, until the level is exited and re-entered.

Go to any level

Open the pause menu by pressing Esc during gameplay, then type GOTHERE. A round of applause will play and the player will be able to use the up and down arrow keys to select a level, and then press enter to visit that level on the world map. Selecting any level will have the following side effects: unlocking every prior level in the Hall of Doors, collecting any artifacts that would be collected along the way to said level (Masks or the Elixir of Life) and collecting at least the amount of Yellow Lums that would be necessary to enter any Sanctuaries before the selected level.

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    The name of the selected level is at the top of the screen.

Unlock grappling power

Open the pause menu by pressing Esc during gameplay, then type HANGON. A round of applause will play and Rayman will now be able to swing from Purple Lums. Note that this cheat is useless as the first Purple Lum is encountered after Rayman has gained the power to grab from them.

Gain maximum health

Press and release the J key to the rhythm of the Rayman 2 theme. With the right timing, Rayman's health bar will increase to maximum capacity and all health will be restored.

Enter bonus level without all Lums and Cages

On the results screen that appears when a level is beaten without every Lum being collected and every Cage being broken, press the keys A, Numpad 0, Q, W, Q, W in order. The Access Denied text will be changed to Access Granted and the word cheat should appear and the bonus stage will load upon pressing the Enter key.

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    The word cheat can be seen between Access Granted and Press Enter to continue.

Get infinite shots during Razorbeard fight

During the last part of the fight with Razorbeard, when Rayman is piloting a flying shell, fly to the highest point in the area and hold the A and Space keys as Rayman touches the roof. Rayman will be transported to a hidden area in which the player must dodge barriers in his way. Upon reaching the end of this area, Rayman will be transported back to the main area with infinite shots, signified by the shots changing colour to blue.

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    Passing through the light gives the player infinite shots.

Skip cutscenes

Type NOMOVIES on the pause menu to unlock the option to skip cutscenes with the enter button.

New loading screens

Type ALLVIGN on the pause menu to unlock 6 new loading screens that will replace all the other loading screens.

Disable Murfy

Type NOMOREMURFY on the pause menu to disable any hints from Murfy.

Open hidden area in Tomb of the Ancients

In the final part of the Tomb of the Ancients, stand on the third panel away from the entrance to the Technical Check-up where Rayman fights Clark. Type PLAYJEFF and a crate should appear. Jump on the crate and then jump against the wall to enter a hard to see hole, leading to the hidden area.

Control Razorbead + Access Menezis

Type in SHOOTEMUP during credits so you can control Razorbeard's ship. By pressing space the player can access the Menezis minigame early.

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    The sparks when the player is controlling the ship.

Dreamcast version

Access hidden minigames

While Rayman is standing under a waterfall, repeatedly press and release either the A button to access Lift, B button to access Invade, X button to access Toile or Y button to access Pyram. A screen will appear reading "Access Granted" and Rayman will be transported to the minigame.

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    Lift can be accessed by repeatedly pressing the A button.
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    Invade can be accessed by repeatedly pressing the B button.
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    Weblums can be accessed by repeatedly pressing the X button.
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    Pyralums can be accessed by repeatedly pressing the Y button.

Enter Globox Disc without crystals

On the title screen, press the Start button. As the camera pans down, hold the L and R buttons down and press the B button four times. A jingle should play and an option to play Globox Disc should appear on the main menu.

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    The option to access Globox Disc on the menu.
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    The Japanese version of the cheat.

Randomize textures

At any time, press the buttons Down, A, Down, B, A, Y, X on Controller 2. After the next loading screen, random textures will be applied to every surface in the game.

Gain maximum health

Press and release the R trigger to the rhythm of the Rayman 2 theme. With the right timing, Rayman's health bar will increase to maximum capacity and all health will be restored.

Access hidden area in Tomb of the Ancients

In the final part of the Tomb of the Ancients, stand on the third panel away from the entrance to the Technical Check-up where Rayman fights Clark. Press the buttons A, B, X, Y, X, Y in order. The music should change and a crate should appear. Jump on the crate and then jump against the wall to enter a hard to see hole, leading to the hidden area. Visiting this area with 700, 800, and 900 Yellow Lums will reveal three cheats that can be used in various areas throughout the game.

Restore health (Fahrenheit)

This cheat is revealed when 700 Yellow Lums are collected. The hint reads "To gain life points, try to shoot on a bridge". Unfortunately, this text was confused with the next cheat, Gauntlet. To restore all of Rayman's health, stand on a bridge and repeatedly jump on it. The word "Fahrenheit" should appear on the screen and Rayman's health should be restored.

Here are some locations were the code can be triggered:

  • In the final section of the Fairy Glade, on the bridge above the polluted water.
  • In the first section of the Marshes of Awakening, at the end of the first bridge.
  • In the first section of the Bayou, at the end of the bridge just after the player climbs the ladder.
  • In the second section of Whale Bay, at the end of the bridge which is located high up, after the stairs with Red Lums.
  • in the first section of the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava, at the end of the 1st bridge of the level just before the big net.

Gain three Power Fists (Gauntlet)

This cheat is revealed when 800 Yellow Lums are collected. The hint reads "To gain 3 Mega-Shoots, try to jump under a well". Unfortunately, this text was confused with the previous cheat, Fahrenheit. To gain three Power Fists, stand at the bottom of a vertical passageway and repeatedly shoot. The word "Gauntlet" should appear on the screen and Rayman should gain three Power Fists.

Here are some locations were the code can be triggered:

Restore health (Pickwitt)

This cheat is revealed when 900 Yellow Lums are collected. The hint reads "To recover full life, try to push a tree". To restore all of Rayman's health, keep walking into a tree. The word "Pickwitt" should appear on the screen and Rayman's health should be restored.

Here are some locations were the code can be triggered:

Enter bonus level without all Yellow Lums and cages

On the "Access Denied" screen that appears when a level is beaten without every Yellow Lum being collected and every cage being broken, press the buttons A, B, X, Y, X, Y in order. The word cheat should appear and the bonus stage will load upon pressing the A button.

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    The word cheat can be seen between Access Denied and Press A to continue.
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    The Japanese version of the cheat.

Get infinite shots during Razorbeard fight

During the last part of the fight with Razorbeard, when Rayman is piloting a flying shell, fly to the highest point in the area and hold the A and B buttons as Rayman touches the roof. Rayman will be transported to a hidden area in which the player must dodge barriers in his way. Upon reaching the end of this area, Rayman will be transported back to the main area with infinite shots, signified by the shots changing color to blue.

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    Passing through the light gives the player infinite shots.

Ganesh Dieu des Mimis

In the first section of The Sanctuary of Water and Ice, stand in front of the big door and, before opening it, shoot on it multiple time until the message "Ganesh Dieu des Mimis" appears. This will restore the player's life and gives the player Power Fists. The message "Ganesh Dieu des Mimis" can be translated by "Ganesha God of Mimis".

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    By shooting the door the player will gain Full Life and Power Fists.

Atari Forever

In the final part of the Precipice, stand in front of the Robo-Pirate door before opening it and shoot on it multiple times until the message "Atari Forever" appears with a link to the website Atari-History. This will give the player full life and Power Fists.

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    The message gives the player full life and Power Fists.
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    The Japanese version of the message.

Cigale and Ritchy

In the first section of Tomb of the Ancients, if the player doesn't open the first door of the level and go to the 1,000th lums secret chamber the message "Cigale and Ritchy's Secret Place" will appear. This message doesn't do anything and can only be reached by using cheats or glitches.

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    The text appearing in the 1,000th Lum secret chamber.
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    The message can also be triggered on the 3DS by using a collision glitch.

Duke Nukem references

On the second section of the the Iron Mountains when Rayman is on the balloon, repeatedly press and release Left Trigger. Messages referring to Duke Nukem will randomly appear. Those messages don't do anything.

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    "Always Bet On Duke !"
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    "Come Get Some !"
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    "You Wanna Dance ?"
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    "Groovy !"
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    "Hail To The King, Baby !"

PlayStation 2 version

Access the mini-games on the main menu

On the main menu, go to options, language, voices, then go on Raymanian without validating it. Hold the L1 and R1 buttons and, at the same time, quickly press L2, R2, L2, R2, L2, R2. A music will be heard then a menu proposing the 3 mini-games will appear.

See Baby Globox names in Baby Soccer

During a game of Baby Football, hold the L1 and R1 buttons and, at the same time, quickly press L2, R2, L2, R2, L2, R2. Names will appear above the heads of the players.

Menu cheats

During the game, press Start, go to Sound. Go on Mute without validating it. Then hold the L1 and R1 buttons and, at the same time, quickly press L2, R2, L2, R2, L2, R2. A music will be heard then a menu proposing different cheats will appear.

Access the Schplong mini-game

On the second section of the the Iron Mountains when Rayman is on the balloon, repeatedly press and release Square or Circle. The message "Rayman is a killing spree" will appear then a mini-game similar to Pong while appear shortly afterwards.

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