Rayman Origins PC
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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 166 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  1. zecg
    Apr 22, 2013
    10
    Simply the finest platformer I've had the pleasure of playing. The engine is remarkable, all the assets (art, music, animation) are remarkably well-made, cute and clean and consistent. The scoring and difficulty are perfect and in local co-op it really shines. With some gamepads, it's a beautiful and fun kid-friendly game. One of the favorite games I have on Steam.
  2. Airmode
    Mar 19, 2013
    9
    What I can say about this game? This is very beautiful, cheerful platformer. Good graphics, unusual characters, good soundtrack. So, playing on keyboard is comfortable. You should play. 9 of 10.
  3. Pedlahwol
    Mar 16, 2013
    10
    This is by the far the best platformer I've ever played, ad even one of the best games. It looks and plays amazingly, the gameplay is inventive, and the fun feel it has is great. This game will keep you playing for hours with tons of levels, replayability, and secret areas.
  4. pani
    Mar 10, 2013
    10
    This extremely fresh masterpiece is a perfect example of what a modern day 2D platformer should be. Rayman Origins is an inspired game disguised as a flash cartoon which anyone can enjoy.
  5. Silvvmond
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    Amazing and very fun game. I repeated this game 3 times, and I still like to come back to this game, especially when I'm bored, because it's great game fro wasting time, or playing it with your family too.
  6. Subterra
    Jan 24, 2013
    10
    One of the best platformers ever made and one of the best game this gen dont hesitate to get this game i wish they would release dlc and i hope rayman origins 2 is in development i just luv this game.
  7. Expectoner
    Jan 6, 2013
    10
    This game is good for kids alone but not the best game ever.
    BUT, with 2,3 or 4 players this game is very, very FUN !
    Beautiful, handy and inventive is the perfect game for the whole family !
  8. AlphaGeek
    Dec 1, 2012
    10
    Brings Back childhood memories, I remember playing Rayman 2 thinking how can games produce these graphics they were mind blowing to me as a kid, Ubisoft has outdone themselves with this Rayman, from the vivid colors and mesmerizing artwork. A true masterpiece.
  9. border13
    Aug 25, 2012
    9
    This is a masterpiece of a game and its so sad that its not getting the sales it deserves. I bought this game when it was going for 15$ during the steam summer sale and i honestly think this game is worth the full retail price. I wasn't expecting it to be that good as Bastion but this is one of those games that you will be proud of completing 100%.
  10. dprkforum
    Aug 14, 2012
    9
    Beautiful graphics, very rough levels, some funny moments, and plenty of levels. I have not encountered any bugs that stood out like a sore thumb, was happy with the DRM free goodness. I cannot think of any serious downsides other than maybe redundancy and frustratingly difficult levels.
  11. FFStudios
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I tend to avoid giving games perfect scores, mostly because it implies that I'm a fanboy, but also because no game is perfect. In Rayman Origins' case, I really can't find anything in it worth criticising. In anyone else's hands, RO could've been a visually confusing and frustrating mess, but in Michael Ancel's case, it instead turns out to be a near flawless masterpiece of 2D plat forming. I do have some minor gripes though: the soundtrack can sometimes get repetitive, such as the music at the end of each level can sometimes grate but it's hardly game-breaking. The game is a console port, but the controls themselves feel quite intuitive and the feel of the game diminishes these issues. It can become trial & error fairly often, but since it's such a joy to play and listen to, I didn't really care. The fact that this game (along with all of Ancel's games) has sold quite poorly seems almost tragic, so if you're in the mood for something that'll liven your spirit and provide an anti-dote to LIMBO's grim atmosphere, get Rayman Origins!… Expand
  12. TYRY_RAPIRA
    Jun 14, 2012
    10
    Rayman Origins is a very interesting game with excellent graphics, style and gameplay. So i think that this is very funny and just good game for all ages.
  13. Jerry_McGuire
    Jun 11, 2012
    9
    Great for cooperative playing. I've been playing this game with my girlfriend (both of us with wireless gamepads) and we have had a blast!
    It's like a super Mario Bros with nice graphs, music, level design, etc. It is clearly a console-type game, with no intellectual aspirations, but runs great on the PC and is lot's of fun when playing cooperative.
  14. ghostrider90
    May 26, 2012
    10
    Brilliant,just brilliant! I have no words...a returning to origins...the 2d graphic,the sound,this game is truly a masterpiece of art,talent and skill!
  15. Suits
    May 7, 2012
    10
    Beautiful aesthetics, silky smooth animations, wacky soundtrack and fast paced chaotic platforming staying true to the original rayman game. One of my favorite games last year and the PC version is just as good, with surprising lack of DRM from Ubisoft
  16. Farmerboy1992
    Apr 28, 2012
    9
    The Canadian government can be proud of co-funding such an excellent piece of art! All games should be of such superior, flawless, beautiful quality.

    I hope they will make a version for kids one day, a version that's a bit less hard.
  17. Killsweet
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    Never played Rayman games a lot, but have to admit that this one is a master piece. If you're looking for a fun game with challenge, go ahead ! Even better in coop if you have friends or gf !
  18. 9emeDane
    Apr 12, 2012
    10
    Above all I have to say the presentation is amazing. Firstly comes an artwork, then an excellent game. Also the difficulty curve is pretty good.You would not feel too frustrated if only for a fluid experience, yet so many possibilities to be discovered. GJ OST & 2D drawing.
  19. MaxxSwan13
    Apr 4, 2012
    10
    This is the first game I preordered and I have been too buy too play the game but I'm 30 minutes in and I have to say it's pretty fun. I love the soundtrack and I got a free copy of Rayman 2 with the preorder. Now that's awesome.
  20. HaLLiS
    Apr 4, 2012
    10
    Best platformer in a loooong time. Good hearted fun and a blast in co op. Old school platforming fans rejoice, rayman is back and better than ever!!!
  21. drogondoldos
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    I had a few smaller problems when playing with keyboard but honestly, anyone that regularly plays platformers that doesn't have a gamepad is a bit odd. It works perfectly with my 360 pad.
    The art is beautiful, there are lots of small secrets, and it's plain (/v/ would hate me for this) fun.
  22. robinjam
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Stunning graphics, fantastic soundtrack, tight controls, excellent level design, amusing and whimsical storyline... You owe it to yourself to buy this.
  23. Turbobutts
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    Think back to your favorite childhood cartoon. That's what Rayman Origins is like. Beautiful visuals with a great art style and animations, music that fits perfectly into the audiovisual experience, quirky and entertaining characters, a level design that is easy to learn and hard to master (if you're after high scores) and an up to four player co-op mode to play with family or friends. And on top of that the PC version comes entirely without intrusive DRM, third party software or other annoying anti piracy measures and costs less than most other full size games. There are only a few games I keep in the back of my head to show my children if I ever have some, and this is definitely one of them.… Expand
  24. Cilph
    Apr 1, 2012
    10
    Beautiful art, no DRM, and works great with a gamepad. There are plenty of hidden easter eggs and the soundtrack always seems to be spot on. A must buy if you liked the original 2D rayman games.
  25. InnocuousRemark
    Apr 1, 2012
    10
    Note: This game does have support for the Xbox 360 controller for windows, but the controllers must be turned on when the program starts. The art and music in this game are simply amazing. They take what is essentially a basic platformer and make it into something fun and memorable. It has multiplayer support similar to New Super Mario Bros. but without most of the annoying conflicts and collisions from it. Highly recommended.… Expand
  26. Rastarorm
    Mar 31, 2012
    10
    Awesome art style,classic,fun Rayman gameplay,and great soundtrack.One of the best platformers I have played for years.Overall,it's a great game.Fun to play Co-op as well.
  27. FNRBHC
    Mar 30, 2012
    10
    Great gameplay elements. Nice artwork and visual style. Soundtrack is amazing. Everything fits nice and perfectly upon each other. Definitely the comeback for Rayman. It's a must have for everyone.
  28. tarekmallo
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    Outstanding visual design, great music, goofy story and sense of humor plus precise controls and just simple plain fun throughout make Rayman Origins a sublime platformer in a gaming world obsessed with online shooters. It's a MUST!
  29. RoosterJuice
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    A perfect game for families.

    I purchased this game at Christmas for my boys, who are 3 and 4 years old. They have been playing it for 4 months now with no sign of getting bored of it. Because the game is cooperative, both of them are always playing together which means no waiting around. Throughout January I was getting past most of the hard stuff for them, but now my 3 year old has ex    ceeded my skill level at the game... and I'm a gamer. At first I thought he was some kind of videogame savant, but I now realize that it's just an amazing game that keeps kids and adults completely engaged having fun together. The game also allows you to beat each other up along the way making for some hilarious mishaps.

    The game is the most polished platformer I've played since Donkey Kong Country and Super Mario World. However, I would dare to say that Rayman Origins takes the title as the greatest platformer ever created. The designers have included the kitchen sink, but it all melds together perfectly. It's difficulty ramp is perfect, the animations are mind blowing & blend together absolutely seemlessly, it's funny, the music is amazing, it's innovative, it's polished, the graphics are total eye candy, the painted backgrounds are beautiful, and best of all: it's somehow just as fun for adults as it is for children. In a world where video games have turned into a cult of the new, with sequel after uninspiring sequel, this game stands alone as something that game development houses used to stand for. Though the game has only sold a few hundred thousand copies, I strongly believe that it will still be selling 50 years from now, as it is honestly EVERYTHING that anyone could ever ask from a platformer and more.    … Expand
  30. GenuineOpinion
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    HA! I never thought I'd have THIS MUCH FUN! Definitely matched Rayman 2 in terms of greatness. Soundtrack? Sheesh guy, it was HOT! Artwork? Beautiful, All in all, I was playing a masterpiece.
  31. KouDy
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    Rayman Origins is return to the original 2D Rayman which i presonally consider the best part of the series. Long waiting in Rayman series for sure paid off in this part.

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Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Absolute Games
    Jun 28, 2012
    80
    A well-written story could have transformed Rayman Origins into a beautiful fairytale. Without it, it's an incredibly fun ride and a great party game.
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  2. PC Master (Greece)
    May 16, 2012
    82
    Rayman Origins re-introduces an intense freshness to a genre that many gamers chose to remember by a couple of well-known brand names that monopolize interest… and the rest consider long dead. It delivers many hours of pure fun (and some discomfort for completionists) and does that in the best way possible. [May 2012]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 27, 2012
    80
    The equivalent of a man in an art gallery playing a kazoo. [May 2012, p.58]
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