Rayman 3 HD

1. Pogman

   Sep 8, 2020

   10

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t understand why people rate this so lowly i know at some parts i doesnt tell you how to do things and its difficult but its still a great 3d platformer with great graphics for its time… Expand

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2. MegWhiteley

   Mar 22, 2012

   9

   I remember when I play the original, on XBOX, and wow, the game is a classic. And when I watch Rayman 3 HD I'm feeling happy. This new versionI remember when I play the original, on XBOX, and wow, the game is a classic. And when I watch Rayman 3 HD I'm feeling happy. This new version is same like the original, the only different is the HD, but if I can play again this classic, I'm feeling happy.… Expand

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4. Helmore

   Apr 5, 2012

   9

   Absolutely great game. Great bosses, minigames and music. The graphics aren't amazing obviously but the art direction is great. Really reallyAbsolutely great game. Great bosses, minigames and music. The graphics aren't amazing obviously but the art direction is great. Really really fun, a true classic. I prefer the original over the remake though.… Expand

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5. monkeyjumbo

   Oct 23, 2021

   8

   This one was really fun! Loved the aesthetic, and it had great controls, however, it's far from the best Rayman game out there, and the humor,This one was really fun! Loved the aesthetic, and it had great controls, however, it's far from the best Rayman game out there, and the humor, and cutscenes weren't that great. But this game is really creative and fun regardless. Pretty Good!… Expand

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6. TheQuietGamer

   Feb 25, 2018

   8

   While the HD upgrade does little to hide the title's age, the gameplay is strong enough to ensure that Rayman 3 has stood the test of time. AsWhile the HD upgrade does little to hide the title's age, the gameplay is strong enough to ensure that Rayman 3 has stood the test of time. As one would expect the change in console generations has allowed for new additions such as achievements and leaderboards. There are some omissions in the form or the original's intro and the "Wanna Kick Rayman" bonus videos, but they don't make this 360 port a lesser version of the game.
   
   The gameplay takes a much more linear approach than most 3D platformers. Rather than throwing you into open areas where the goal is to collect everything in sight, Rayman 3 breaks the experience up into more traditional levels. It allows for a more action-oriented approach. Levels are still littered with gems so the genres collect-a-thon nature is still present. The well-crafted boss battles, regular enemy encounters, and platforming challenges allow for some occasionally tricky segments that can push you further than you were expecting without ever really becoming too difficult. The well spaced out mini-game diversions do a great job of providing breaks from the main gameplay segments. I do think that the "Funkyboard" levels go on for a little too long, mostly due to their stiff controls, but I appreciated their funk soundtracks.
   
   The music in the game is a treat to the ears and very memorable. The dialog not so much. The game tries to have a self-aware, sarcastic tone but is never as funny as it thinks it is. Oddly enough there are some sound design issues that will actually prevent you from hearing most of it's jokes. The characters can rarely be heard over the levels themselves even with some adjustments being made in the options menu. Graphically you can tell this is a game from the previous console generation. Bumping the game up to 60 frames per second, in up to 720p has made it easier on the eyes, but just know Ubisoft didn't go the full remaster route. The colorful and sometimes outright magical level designs themselves can still leave you gawking regardless.
   
   Amassing as many points as possible throughout the game will open up bonus levels and the achievements themselves will extend the life of the game as they will require you to find everything and perform at your very best. Rayman 3 is still a worthwhile 3D platformer after all these years. Even in the face of the occasional difficulty spikes with a boss or two, the hardest thing to deal with is the camera which can sometimes obscure your view, make it difficult to lock on to a target, and has a tendency to hung on the geometry. Yet it plays well and features some very creative level design. It's imaginative world and goofy sense of humor reminded me of the Oddworld series, only not as dark. Something that makes it perfect for all ages.
   
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7. Xborn74

   Mar 22, 2012

   7

   I didn't play the original in 2003 on PC / Ps2, and pick up this title to know it better: I thinks this is a good remake, although it don'tI didn't play the original in 2003 on PC / Ps2, and pick up this title to know it better: I thinks this is a good remake, although it don't have the same refinement as other recent remakes (Beyond Good and Evil, DMC Collection, SH Collection, etc.). The graphics style, and gameplay doesn't show many improvements, as the Critics Reviews says, it seems to be a 2000's game indeed. The game has many troubles with the camera and with the gameplay too... it seems clunky sometimes, and this could be improved. The general feel while playing this game, is the one of playing a old game in a PC emulator. Still it is a nice classic action-adventure game, on a 3D platform style, with a nice and funny story and diversified gameplay- I recommend to the ones who played the original (and miss it), or the ones who wanted to know a classic game (like me), but in either cases without many great expectations. My score: 6,8 / 10,0 .… Expand

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8. Tridon

   May 2, 2018

   3

   While the aesthetics are nice, and the humour is lovely at times, the game suffers tremendously due to the atrocious camera and hard toWhile the aesthetics are nice, and the humour is lovely at times, the game suffers tremendously due to the atrocious camera and hard to control combat. If you are a fan of Rayman or love the early 2000 style of 3D platforming, you can give it a try. The rest of us might well find the game somewhat underwhelming.… Expand

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