Underplayed Gems

Rayman (1995)

Rayman cover
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
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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.

Screenshots

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