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Rayman Advance Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2001
Metascore
84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Media and Games Online Network
    95
    An insanely good time!
  2. TotalGames.net
    94
    The graphical detail throughout makes this a new watershed in handheld game design.
  3. GameSpy
    93
    The best platformer currently available for the GBA; Ubisoft beat Mario at his own game... for now.
  4. IGN
    90
    Absolutely gorgeous, offering multiple scrolling backgrounds with superbly detailed, painted look to them.
  5. GameZone
    90
    Features great graphics, amusing animation, and terrific game play.
  6. Electric Playground
    90
    As good as it gets when it comes to platform games. I even like this game better than "Super Mario Advance."
  7. Gamer's Pulse
    89
    The thing that makes this game good enough to warrant purchase is its clever design and game play, along with graphics that’ll have your eyes bugging out of your head.
  8. Games Radar
    88
    Some of the most imaginative levels ever. [GamesMaster Magazine, #109]
  9. Armchair Empire
    87
    Looking good doesn’t hurt the game, but it’s RA’s accessibility that makes it a game that every fan of platform gaming should have. There’s a sense of fun about RA.
  10. Nintendophiles
    85
    It will take you a while to beat this game. And even when you've beaten it, you still haven't beaten it until you go back and rescue all the little Electoon dudes. So, replayability is good.
  11. GMR Magazine
    80
    It looks great and provides a decent challenge. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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  12. GamerWeb Nintendo
    80
    It’s fun, it’s beautiful and it’s what you’ve always wanted on a handheld in terms of platform mechanics.
  13. GamePro
    80
    This port of the PlayStation classic is easily the most beautiful looking game in the GBA launch lineup, with huge, colorful, and astonishingly well-animated characters and backgrounds.
  14. Nintendojo
    77
    Anyone who is not prepared to be mercilessly challenged should avoid the purchase.
  15. GameSpot
    76
    The only real complaint that can be lodged against this port of the game is that its camera is zoomed in too close to the action.
  16. Yahoo! Games
    70
    Graphically, this is the finest game we've experienced on the new handheld console and once you've seen some of the incredible character animations, you won't know whether to laugh or cry in sheer amazement.
  17. All Game Guide
    70
    It offers solid platform-based gameplay and a good deal of enjoyment for those patient enough to reap its rewards.
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User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Watermelon789
    9
    Rayman passed untouchable in the GBA, similar to the PS adaptations that made the franchise important. What i want now, is too Ubisoft stop being lazy, and make more of this frantastic series.… Full Review »
  2. BlogDog123
    8
    Rayman Advance is easily one of the most challenging GBA titles. For that reason, I nearly ripped of my finger in frustration (sarcasm.) But the graphics are colorful and the animation is jaw-dropping. I just wish that the game had more music in it that isn't so repetitive.… Full Review »
  3. SamTheOzzy
    8
    Make no mistake this game is *hard* and there will be times when you want to throw down your GBA in frustration. However Rayman is an absolutley classic platformer with plenty of variation and huge reply value.… Full Review »
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