Rayman (1995)

Developer: Ubi Soft Paris Studios
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Ubi Soft Entertainment, Ubisoft Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 219 player ratings
Main story: about 4.7 hours
Completionist: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Website

How it feels

A bright and charming platformer that demands careful timing and precision as you guide a quirky limbless hero through increasingly tricky levels.

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About

Rayman is a side-scrolling platformer starring the titular Rayman, a big-nosed chap with no arms or legs. Rayman can jump and use his hair to hover for a short period of time. He can also attack by throwing his fists, or winding up his fists for a more powerful punch. He can occasionally find special power ups that grant him unlimited flying power, giving him the ability to navigate through tricky mazes.

What players say

A gorgeous, vibrantly animated 2D platformer whose charm masks a sadistic difficulty spike of pixel-perfect jumps and instant-death hazards. Punishing and often frustrating, but iconic and deeply rewarding for those chasing completion.

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