Rayman Origins

A beautifully animated, brilliantly scored, exquisitely judged platformer, equally modern and classic.

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Rayman Origins is a 2D side-scrolling platformer, returning to the series' roots with high-definition graphics and four-player co-op. When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by evil Darktoons, the Fairy Council calls on Rayman and his friends to restore peace and save their home. With humorous gameplay and a variety of levels, Rayman Origins offers a fun and challenging experience for players. Note: Online features will no longer be available from 2024-01-25.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,314 reviews

music366 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

music
582 mentions
63 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in Rayman Origins is widely praised for its exceptional quality, catchy tunes, and ability to enhance the whimsical atmosphere of the game. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's diversity, with memorable tracks that fit various imaginative environments, making it a standout feature that complements the vibrant art style and engaging gameplay. While some note that the music can become repetitive over time, the overall consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music is exceptional, the artwork incredible to look at as you traverse an imaginative world in one of the most exhilarating platformers I have ever played.”
- “The soundtrack is a joy to the ears, featuring catchy tunes that perfectly complement the game's whimsical atmosphere.”
- “The music perfectly complements the action on screen, with catchy tunes that match the whimsical atmosphere.”
- “This game would however benefit from a more extensive soundtrack.”
- “The music is not in the same league as other 2D platformers like Mario, Sonic, or classic Mega Man.”
- “The music stands out with some really catchy tunes, but in a number of instances focuses a lot on childish sounds and themes that may become irritating to some people after a while.”
graphics
563 mentions
74 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of Rayman Origins are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and fluid animations, creating a visually captivating experience that still holds up today. Reviewers highlight the game's charming cartoonish aesthetic, which complements its whimsical gameplay and engaging level design, making it a standout title in the platforming genre. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant strength of the game, contributing to its nostalgic appeal and immersive atmosphere.
- “Rayman Origins shines with its stunning hand-drawn visuals and fluid animation.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics are simply stunning, with vibrant colors and beautifully detailed environments that burst with life.”
- “The visuals are incredible, like watching a painting; every single piece of art has so much passion weaved into it and pushes the overall aesthetic to the limit.”
- “Game looks really fun and I can tell it would be if it wasn't for the fact that it's not compatible with my graphics driver.”
- “This game's art style, world, and gameplay are wasted on its boring and tedious level design.”
- “Repetitive, with irritating controls and a 'safe' art style that comes across as more generic than ingratiating.”
gameplay
474 mentions
52 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Rayman Origins is characterized by its fluid and responsive mechanics, offering a mix of engaging platforming challenges and whimsical humor that keeps players entertained. While the level design is praised for its variety and creativity, some players note a tendency towards repetitiveness and a lack of depth in certain mechanics. Overall, the game is celebrated for its beautiful art style, tight controls, and enjoyable multiplayer experience, making it a standout title in the platforming genre.
- “The gameplay is based on simple rules: running, jumping, and avoiding obstacles, but the variety of levels and opponents makes it never boring.”
- “The level design features a mix of intricate platforming challenges and clever obstacles that keep the gameplay engaging.”
- “The gameplay in Rayman Origins is smooth, precise, and incredibly enjoyable.”
- “One of the major drawbacks of Rayman Origins is its tendency towards repetitive gameplay.”
- “While the core platforming mechanics are solid, the levels can sometimes feel formulaic, with similar types of challenges and obstacles reappearing throughout the game.”
- “Overall it was very repetitive (gameplay, animation, screen and the end of every stage) and I literally was so bored that I almost didn't finish the game.”
story
210 mentions
22 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The story in *Rayman Origins* is largely considered minimal and disjointed, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a driving force. While some players appreciate the light-hearted and quirky elements, many find the narrative lacking depth and coherence, often relying on the game's manual for context. Overall, the simplistic plot does not significantly detract from the enjoyable platforming experience, but those seeking a more engaging storyline may be disappointed.
- “The light-hearted storyline and quirky characters contribute to an enjoyable and entertaining experience.”
- “A mix of humor and the amazing art direction in the simple storyline keeps the player motivated to try over and over again.”
- “Perfect combination of story, artful animation, and catchy soundtrack that sets the mood as the story goes.”
- “The story serves more as a backdrop for the platforming action rather than a driving force.”
- “The story sucks, and it's mainly just a frame so that Rayman has some sort of reason to go through the game.”
- “There is essentially no story to speak of, which services the game just fine.”
humor
180 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its whimsical and slapstick nature, with many players highlighting the hilarious animations, quirky characters, and funny sound design that enhance the overall experience. While some found the humor to be a bit chaotic, especially in multiplayer, it consistently brings joy and laughter, making it a delightful choice for both solo and co-op play. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and comedic elements contribute significantly to its charm and replayability.
- “The game is downright hilarious, and the platforming is challenging without being irritating.”
- “With its hand-drawn art style, whimsical humor, and classic platforming gameplay, it offers a nostalgic journey for fans of the genre.”
- “The game is crafted with so much love, so much humor, and does so many things right, that it is impossible not to have a blast.”
replayability
48 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the extensive level design, collectibles, and challenges like time trials that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find the overall replay value limited due to a lack of significant new content and repetitive gameplay elements. Many highlight the charm and beauty of the game, which can motivate players to return, but some express that the experience may feel fleeting without substantial changes. Overall, it offers a decent amount of replayability, especially for those aiming for 100% completion or enjoying local multiplayer.
- “The game's exceptional level design, sound design, and replay value make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.”
- “The level design allows for you to either run or explore, the controls are simple, yet complex, the music is downright beautiful, the game is fair yet challenging, the amount of replay value this world has is amazing, the bosses test your skill, the mosquito levels are fun, the world is charming and original, and the graphics are beautiful.”
- “Every level has bonus goals besides just beating the level, so there's a lot of replayability for that reason alone.”
- “While there are collectibles and hidden secrets to find, the overall replay value is diminished by the lack of significant changes or new content.”
- “This limited replayability may leave some players feeling that their experience was more fleeting than substantial.”
- “However, its repetitive gameplay elements, uneven difficulty curve, and limited replay value may detract from its overall appeal.”
atmosphere
38 mentions
47 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its whimsical and charming qualities, enhanced by a delightful soundtrack and beautiful art design. Reviewers highlight the vibrant colors and playful tone that evoke nostalgic feelings, creating an immersive experience that feels both fun and engaging. While some express disappointment in the atmosphere compared to previous titles in the series, the overall consensus is that it offers a unique and captivating environment that stands out in the platforming genre.
- “The soundtrack is a joy to the ears, featuring catchy tunes that perfectly complement the game's whimsical atmosphere.”
- “A fantastic platformer with some of the best 2D gameplay I've ever experienced, alongside a world and atmosphere that is bursting with charm.”
- “There really isn't anything bad about this game - it's challenging without being unfair, the visuals are some of the best I've ever seen, the sound, music, and atmosphere are all utterly unique and delightful, and overall it just carries this feeling of pure video-gamey fun that is becoming increasingly sparse nowadays.”
- “I didn't feel the atmosphere of previous Rayman games (Rayman 2 & 3), which disappointed me a little.”
- “Sometimes can be boring, but the graphics and atmosphere are amazing, so you can get it on sale.”
- “The wacky and cartoonish atmosphere fits very well and never felt as though the immersion was breaking.”
grinding
26 mentions
12 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
62 % negative mentions
Players frequently describe the grinding aspect of the game as excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring 60-100 hours to progress. Many feel that the need to revisit levels for collectibles detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel artificially prolonged and frustrating. Despite these criticisms, some players still appreciate the game's art and gameplay, suggesting that the grind may be worth it for dedicated fans.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grindy (60 - 100 hours).”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Going through harder versions of the 4 main lands is absurdly tedious, since it feels like the game is artificially trying to enlarge the already masterclass experience under the pretext of story progression.”
- “This game's art style, world, and gameplay are wasted on its boring and tedious level design.”
- “However, once I progressed further in the game, it turns out you need a certain number of those pink blobs to unlock the boss fights, so I had to tediously go back through various levels to collect enough.”
optimization
14 mentions
43 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant performance issues, particularly on Windows 10, while others praise its ability to run smoothly even on older hardware. Despite some complaints about frame skipping and overall optimization, many players appreciate the game's visuals and performance in general. Overall, while there are notable strengths, optimization remains a concern for several users.
- “This game rules - impeccable soundtrack and awesome visuals (that ran on my older laptop without causing performance issues) with amazing color palettes.”
- “Amazing platformer, incredible hand-drawn visuals, supports up to 8k, performance is amazing, you can play with 4 people at the same time.”
- “Not really my thing, I can't find that many things to complain about though, the art style is great, the controls play great, the optimization is fantastic, apparently the game is completely DRM-free, there's a lot of positives to say about this game.”
- “Game is not optimized for Windows 10 and runs like garbage.”
- “I like the port to PC with keyboard and all of the advantages that brings, but I could go on for days about the poor optimization.”
- “The only gripe I have is that it doesn't appear to be optimized too well, as occasionally it will skip a frame or two.”
stability
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting a smooth experience free of bugs and glitches, while others have encountered significant issues, including game-breaking bugs that lead to freezes and corrupted save files. Additionally, controller support on PC is noted to be minimal, contributing to the overall instability for some users.
- “Graphically, the game is flawless, running at full HD, and it runs great even on my work laptop with Intel graphics.”
- “The game is completely bug-free.”
- “The game is completely bug-free.”
- “Absolutely fantastic game, but the controller support is minimal for PC and it can be very buggy depending on your system!”
- “While the artwork, soundtrack, and gameplay are amazing, in the end this game is a buggy mess.”
- “Apparently there is this game-breaking bug where you get back to the map and it just freezes and won't accept user input, and somehow this state gets saved so basically quitting and loading the save again just gets you frozen again, meaning all the hours of play I've put into this game so far have been thrown out the window.”
emotional
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be an emotional experience, often expressing that it evokes strong feelings, including joy and sadness, leading to multiple instances of crying. The combination of nostalgic platforming elements and heartfelt storytelling contributes to its impact, making it a memorable and touching experience for fans.
- “Made me cry 50 times, buy it now.”
- “I'm a huge platform game fan from back in the day and this game at times made me want to cry with childlike joy.”
- “This game actually made me cry.”
character development
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its exceptional design and animation, showcasing a high level of detail that enhances the overall visual experience. While the gameplay may vary for newcomers, the strong emphasis on character design stands out as a significant strength, making it one of the best in its genre.
- “This may seem a little weird if [i]origins[/i] is your first venture into this franchise, because literally every other aspect of the game is drawn and animated with a fine attention to detail and powerful command of character design, resulting in a visual experience that, if separated from the rest of the game, is still outstanding amongst the best of its ilk.”
- “Amazing character design”
- “Fun platformer with great level and character design.”
monetization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its straightforward monetization model, featuring no Uplay, DLC, microtransactions, or third-party DRM, and is considered a complete product upon release. However, there are concerns about misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent this aspect.
- “No Uplay, no DLC, no microtransactions, no third-party DRM; it released finished.”
- “The video does not state that and creates an untrustworthy advertisement.”