Rayman 2: The Great Escape

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  • Summary: Enter a massive 3-D action adventure of amazing beauty and challenge. The pirate terror has enslaved the world and only Rayman's speed, agility, and magical powers can save all. Race and battle across 45 intricately designed areas - rainforests, jungles, narrow canyon passes, even into theEnter a massive 3-D action adventure of amazing beauty and challenge. The pirate terror has enslaved the world and only Rayman's speed, agility, and magical powers can save all. Race and battle across 45 intricately designed areas - rainforests, jungles, narrow canyon passes, even into the mighty pirate ship itself.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GamePro
    100
    Regardless of whether Rayman is climbing, swinging, or hovering like a helicopter, the control never once loses its smooth, seamless feel. Rayman 2 brings the same kind of fun that you will find in other great games of the genre, while at the same time creating its own identity and following.
  2. Electric Playground
    95
    To say that Rayman 2 impressed me would be a tremendous understatement. About the only blemish the game has is its lack of any multiplayer contests.
  3. Nintendojo
    94
    This game plays as good as it looks. Rayman himself responds perfectly to the analogue stick and it doesn’t take very long before controlling him becomes second nature, leaving you to focus your attention on the aweinspiring graphics and infinitely interesting environments. In fact, I can say with a clear conscious that Rayman 2 is absolutely THE BEST FORCED PATH 3D PLATFORMER ON ANY SYSTEM TO DATE. PERIOD.
  4. Adrenaline Vault
    90
    Alone, the vivid colors and lighting effects are incredible, but pop in the expansion pak and Rayman's world comes to life in cartoonishly bright tones. We're treated to a luscious feast of sharp textures, cartoonish and colorful characters, and appealing indoor and outdoor environments. Given the limited capabilities of the N64 version of Rayman 2 compared to its PC counterpart, one simply has to marvel at the results.
  5. IGN
    90
    Rayman 2 is a very traditional platformer that is executed extremely well. Every new level presents a new, clever challenge that will likely leave you saying, "Wow. That's really cool." Banjo-Kazooie has nothing on Rayman here. A deep, rich platformer that must be experienced.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    90
    From the unexpected-surprise department comes Rayman 2, an outstanding platformer. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  7. Hot Games
    80
    Each of the 3D worlds are crammed tight with interesting layouts, dazzling backgrounds and novel gameplay situations. You never are at a loss to find your next objective - the flip side is that there's little room to explore and find all the cool secret stuff found in other games of this type.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. GenuineOpinion
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    BenjaminB. is a freaking loonatic. This game oozes with creativity, and unique gameplay DK64 failed to offer. Not that DK64 was a bad game,BenjaminB. is a freaking loonatic. This game oozes with creativity, and unique gameplay DK64 failed to offer. Not that DK64 was a bad game, it's like comparing salt to sugar. They're two completely different things. All in all, wonderful game.… Expand
  2. BazZzilio
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Rayman 2 is the one of the best 3D platform game of all time and platforms, All of the mechanics are fun to play, visuals is stunning - don'tRayman 2 is the one of the best 3D platform game of all time and platforms, All of the mechanics are fun to play, visuals is stunning - don't skip this game… Expand
  4. HannesMann
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    An epic journey for Rayman! I love everything about this game. The graphics, the music, the gameplay. It's the best game ever made.
  5. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    Rayman 2 is, in my opinion, the most underrated 3D platformer ever. The gameplay is unique and fun, the platforming is exquisite, and the toneRayman 2 is, in my opinion, the most underrated 3D platformer ever. The gameplay is unique and fun, the platforming is exquisite, and the tone is just, great. It also has very tight controls that Super Mario 64 didn't give us.… Expand
  6. MichaelMcKitt
    Apr 2, 2011
    9
    Well, Rayman 2: The Great Escape was certainly a great addition to my gaming collection as a young child. I honestly didn't expect to beWell, Rayman 2: The Great Escape was certainly a great addition to my gaming collection as a young child. I honestly didn't expect to be hooked as much to Rayman 2, considering I found the first instalment to be particularly frustrating. However, I loved it. The controls were practically flawless, with a few minor hiccups, like when the camera angle suddenly spun around and you forget which way you're supposed to be heading. Was it left, or right? The audio was absolutely amazing. Tension when tension was required, and excitement when excitement was required. The only part of this game I didn't particularly enjoy was the storyline. There was simply too many characters to understand what was going on when I was a child. However, I didn't let this bother me. Some levels were incredibly hard (The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire to name just one), however I had good fun giving them a go. I am awaiting the arrival of Rayman 3D on the Nintendo 3DS (which is this game, but on the 3DS). I hope it's just as good and too many things haven't changed, otherwise I may never get another chance to play this game...… Expand
  7. PacMax
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    Easily the best version. With great music, nice graphics and good gameplay, this is easily best suited for the N64 and should have been theEasily the best version. With great music, nice graphics and good gameplay, this is easily best suited for the N64 and should have been the only version.… Expand
  8. TheLinkgirl
    Dec 12, 2022
    1
    What happened? Rayman 1 is, in my opinion, perhaps the most finely crafted 2D platformer ever. From the outstandingly creative worlds thatWhat happened? Rayman 1 is, in my opinion, perhaps the most finely crafted 2D platformer ever. From the outstandingly creative worlds that feel so much larger than just the levels in the game, to the beautiful soundtrack and stunning visuals, to the brilliantly right and responsive controls that make controlling Rayman around the levels a joy, Rayman 1 had it all. It was difficult but fair, and took an entirely unique approach to platformer games I don't think has been matched before or since.

    You've got the perfect framework, adding just enough to a platformer to make it truly unique. All the stars were aligned, so what do you do? **** it all up. Behold, Rayman 2.

    Creative level designs are gone, and all the inventive and magical world themes have been stripped away for dull generic garbage. Controlling Rayman now feels awkward and tiresome, with no sharpness to his movement. The music is grey and lifeless, and the game is pathetically easy. Everything here feels like it was a decision made not out of a desire to improve, but out of a want to follow whatever is trendy. Even the story goes from Rayman 1s perfect mix of basic cartoon plot but with an intimidating villain to hold it up, to an absurdly dark plot that has a villain who is about as threatening as a wet sock.

    Rayman 2 doesn't know how to have fun or be fun. It knows only how to be unnecessarily dreary and dull, writhing in its own pathetic pool of bad ideas and even worse gameplay.    … Expand

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#2 Best N64 Game of 1999
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#6 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1999
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#4 Most Shared N64 Game of 1999