Rayman 2 Revolution

1. wallmeister98

   Feb 28, 2018

   10

   Why i fell i love with the PS2 system.
   I couldn't understand why The Great Ecape was more talked about than Revolution because RaymanWhy i fell i love with the PS2 system.
   I couldn't understand why The Great Ecape was more talked about than Revolution because Rayman Revolution is Rayman the Great Escape 2.0.
   
   The fact that i hope Ubisoft will remaster this one day (soon i hope), fills my hearth with joy.
   Would i say i am desperate enough to buy an old PS2 somewhere only to get the chance to play Rayman Revolution again...? Yes. Yes i would.… Expand

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2. Rayman

   Oct 18, 2004

   10

   It's very very very ...... fantastic . Is a great adventure and great graphics to do this game greatest .

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4. SimonMcS

   Dec 11, 2017

   10

   My first review on Metacritic is dedicated to the sequel to my childhood-favourite platformer franchise, Rayman 2: The Great Escape.
   
   ThisMy first review on Metacritic is dedicated to the sequel to my childhood-favourite platformer franchise, Rayman 2: The Great Escape.
   
   This game is amazing. The levels are bright and colourful, the characters are unique and add purpose to the story, the music flawlessly manages to blow life into the levels, and the gameplay is simple and easy to learn.
   
   Now, I've owned both the PS1 and the PS2 versions of this game and each one is good and unique in their own way. I'd say everyone should play the PS1/N64 era of the game first before trying out the Revolution remake simply because it's easier for new players and you don't have to overcome some trouble with pathfinding, which I had some trouble with during my first playthrough of Revolution.
   
   I'm not giving this game a PURE 10/10. There are some minor gameplay problems that I feel like shouldn't ruin this beautiful game. And they are very minor so you will barely notice them.
   In the PS1 version, the hang mechanic is too forgiving. You can fall slightly below a platform and still manage to grab the edge (The PS2 version fixes this making it more punishing and realistic). In both versions, mostly Revolution, the aim auto-lock has a short range when aiming at purple lums (swinging mechanic), and the framerate in the PS2 version could have been optimized better. I also only found audio issues regarding repeating audio loops of the missile sound effect in the PS2 version, which happened a couple of times but a save and restart fixes it.
   
   Other than that, this game is 100% recommended for any kid or an adventurous soul who enjoys a well put together playing experience. Rayman 2 is and will always have a place to stay in many people's hearts.… Expand

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5. acousticnic

   Jun 10, 2020

   9

   This game truly has some messed up emotional depth beneath its waters of a silly glitzy pirate-themed redemption tale. The allegory in theThis game truly has some messed up emotional depth beneath its waters of a silly glitzy pirate-themed redemption tale. The allegory in the "Cave of Bad Dreams" shook me to the core when I was a kid; just trying to gather an elixir for a dying Clark leads you to the skull-ridden den of bad dreams, with disturbingly repetitious music, and the skull boss who tells you to either pick two fates: running away from your quest and living on a sunny island with a full belly or to carry on. If you pick the former it prints The End in an ersatz, fatalistic way. Then there's Polokus, the deity reminiscent of Pan or Brahman; Ssssam, the amoral staple ferryman (ferry-snake?) between waters; Carmen the trapped whale; and Ly, the pixie adamant on returning Lums to the world. This all does feel gnostic, pseudo-religious, in how the vitality of lums is misplaced in a broken universe. And story aside, the visuals and gameplay are really animated like its swings, rocket-POV, helicopter-like flying and its stone henge reminiscence with its portals and Globox monks.… Expand

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6. MasterJM

   Oct 2, 2011

   9

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first time I played Rayman 2: The Great Escape on my PC with my brother and cousin as a child, we were unable to move away from the computer. The world of Rayman amazed us and the style of the game was as unique as platformers get. I did not know about Rayman Revolution until 2006, when I stumbled into a gaming store and found a copy in good condition for a cheap price. It looked like a Rayman 2 port for the PS2, so I bought it and started to play it as soon as I got the chance.
   
   And then, I did not get what I was expecting. I got something even better. Revolution isn't just a port, it's a massive upgrade to the original Rayman 2, with an explorable hub, multiple new levels, proper English voices (even though you can still choose gibberish) and a improved graphics and sounds. The game, in my opinion, is massively better than any other version of Rayman 2. It's one of a kind, and if you have a PS2, I'm jealous because mine is broken and I can't play this wonderful game again.… Expand

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7. Neo010390

   Oct 29, 2010

   8

   Rayman Revolution is a brilliant platforming game with lots of new features from its predecessor Rayman 2: The Great Escape (which is theRayman Revolution is a brilliant platforming game with lots of new features from its predecessor Rayman 2: The Great Escape (which is the original PS1 version of this game). The story is exactly the same as before, Rayman is captured and has lost all his powers but his friend Globox comes to the rescue and gives him his power to shoot with his first. During your quest you meet a bunch of new friends, including Ly who is the fairy that restores all of your powers along the way. Your job is to find all the lums, the four masks, break open all the cages and defeat Razorbeard, the robo pirate and main Antagonist of the game. The Henchmen (led by Razorbeard) are there to stop you and there are bosses you fight along the way. In this version however there are many new elements. For starters there is more free roaming and instead of just completing levels, you can also exchange lums for powerups and mini games (for up to 2 players) and tackle challenges in order to gain more life. Most of the levels are still the same but with different areas and there are a few new levels. The graphics have improved a lot, the colours, background and water is much more realistic and you can see the waves and grass moving with the wind. Frame rate is better, you can run around much quicker than on the PS1 version. The voice acting is back and you can have the option to choose between different languages including Raymanian, which is a new feature to the game where the characters supposedly speak in there own language (similar to the PC and DC version). The music is composed perfectly, each theme is right for every level and the sound effects are good as well. There are a few problems I have with this game though. Camera angels are sometimes a pain as you can't always look around depending where you stand. Sound issues i've noticed too can fault i.e. when you use your helicopter or charge your fist, you will hear the noise carry on and it won't stop unless you reset your console. Furthermore although there are some new changes, the game itself is still the same and I personally would have liked it if they could have changed it a bit more. Nevertheless Rayman Revolution is a brilliant plat former for all ages, but if you've already played it's predecessor Rayman 2: The Great Escape and are not really into remakes or improved versions, then you may want to pass on this.… Expand

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8. P3aeon

   Jun 26, 2016

   3

   I have played the ps1 version (which I have fond memories of) and have no idea how anyone can consider Revolution to be better.
   
   Here's aI have played the ps1 version (which I have fond memories of) and have no idea how anyone can consider Revolution to be better.
   
   Here's a list of what stood out to me:
   - The new music pales in comparison to the old soundtrack. It is also weirdly mixed at places.
   - The game has a very odd structure. The pacing is all over the place. Suddenly you are just thrown into a boss fight with no build up.
   - The new hub world isn't that bad, but I don't feel like it adds anything either and often only serves as an inconvenience.
   - The new voice acting has no character to it and robs the game much of its charm.
   - This version adds new levels and sections. These are varying in quality. Some are quite good while others seemed very poorly designed. There are also new mini game sections that quickly became tedious.
   In the ps1 version, each level seemed to have a unique feeling to it. The game continuously delivered iconic moments and situations, something Revolution fails to replicate.
   - Bad bonus levels.
   - Forced tutorials which were completely unneeded.
   
   All in all i was pretty disappointed with this remake. There were places were the old version could have been improved. But I can't recall a single change i felt was justified.
   
   If you think I come off as a salty fan blinded by nostalgia, then you're probably right.… Expand

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