Rayman 2: The Great Escape by Glackum in

Runner introduction starts at 0:23.
Run starts at 2:35.
Couch commentary is provided by Spikevegeta, Jabem, and jaku.
KrunchyLex is the host.
This speedrun was recorded live at Awesome Games Done Quick 2019, a weeklong charity speedrun marathon raising money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Awesome Games Done Quick 2019 is just one of the many charity marathons put on by Games Done Quick. For more information on AGDQ2019, find us at: gamesdonequick.com
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Runner introduction starts at 0:23. Run starts at 2:35. Couch commentary is provided by Spikevegeta, Jabem, and jaku. KrunchyLex is the host.

[@JMotion]

This game's artstyle is legitimately timeless. When I played this as a kid some 15 years ago, the atmosphere genuinely scarred me. I had a very real fear of The Cave of Bad Dreams when I was young. That just goes to show how well this game achieves what it sets out to do. And the music! THE MUSIC! My god! Visuals are only half the experience. The music in this game compliments each stage so perfectly. It's a true sin that Ubisoft hasn't done another 3D Rayman game since Rayman 3. They hit it out of the park with these games.

[@knowwhoiamyet]

This game scared the crap out of me as a child. The music, the color scheme, how thick some of the "nasty" liquids looked, the constant threat looming over you... It was overall just an uncomfortable setting, which made it so much more memorable. Then I got to the cave of bad dreams and my 8 year old brain melted and gave up.

[@mao6942]

the robot pirates terrified me i didnt even want to go into the ship in the first level

[@KarinMikusha]

i felt the same as both of u guys xD! i never had the chanse to finish this game, also some levels were super hard for my skills and jeez i can't forget those robotic pirates sounds

[@PillsHere69]

I remember like 9 year old me being fucking terrified of the mosquitoes in the first level lmfao

[@TheUKNutter]

The feeling of being alone all the time from Rayman: Revolution was very scary and ominous for 7 year old me. I spent 2 weeks purposely not even progressing the story so I could actually experience the happier setting of this game, such as playing football with the globox kids. I completed the game, but there were 10 lums I could never find! :(

[@StephenDdunguMusic]

Them black fuzzy caterpillars. They were a show stopper for me.

[@jprec5174]

Anyone else amazed at how well this game has aged?

[@Burro..]

I wouldn't say surprised is the word, just glad. A lot of old platformers didn't really age well, some stuff that worked 20 years ago can be really tedious nowadays. Nice to see rayman 2 is more about the fluid platforming and less about collectibles.

[@thebigzan]

Games with interesting gameplays tend to age better

[@MikaelNitscheDrums]

The art direction is so good!

[@comedyincarnate2209]

Oh yeah,easily one of the bests Rayman games

[@mspeter97]

@august elmelund nielsen The camera is a bit janky and the combat can be a tad annoying but the platforming itself is actually still somewhat good, the sliding sections and the missile ones being the only real problematic points. Visually though, the game still looks really good, especially when playing the Dreamcast version.

[@Benobot99]

This game is extremely underrated. One of the top 20 games for the N64 in my opinion (I know the game is multi-platform but whatever).

[@123456twat]

soundtrack is great too!

[@Velvet_Crowe]

Benobot99 I loved this game as a kid, was never able to beat it sadly. Cri

[@evanrussell9946]

I played it for the PC when I was a kid. Didn't know it was for the 64.

[@Burro..]

It's not underrated at all. It received a lot of praise back when it released, and it even does nowadays. Ubisoft even ported it like 3-4 times. Seriously, it's miles away from "underrated".

[@lolcat]

@@Velvet_Crowe Beat it a while ago after trying it again and again on so many platforms. PC first, then PS2, then iOS, then DS, then N64 then finally finished it on Rayman 3D.

[@thecauldron2212]

"See you in Rayman 4!" :'(

[@PoisonInc]

This game doesn't get enough love. Far and away one of the best N64 games.

[@Innosos]

Weird way of spelling PC.

[@DreadclawDragodon]

Innosos funny way of spelling multiplatform

[@kirbymastah]

44:49 - This is where I walked in the room to hear "Come on Glackum do not choke" then he fell into the pit Sick timing

[@cheatsykoopa98]

then he just starts singing and everyone goes along with it

[@JakobeOG]

One of the most epic moments in AGDQ history

[@Thorn773]

Spike: says Rayman 2 was a little too long before now AGDQ: allows a 9 hour run of a FInal Fantasy game ... seems legit

[@DarkFrozenDepths]

also gotta add that this version of Rayman 2 is longer than the PS1 version if cutscenes were enabled for both

[@TheAwakeOrangutang]

I don't know exactly how these events work, but I assume it's based partially on demand, popularity, and just what timeslots are available. Final Fantasy probably gets more views than Rayman and they were likely working their schedule around it, whereas they were looking more to include Rayman in-between other runs, where a hour or two is harder to squeeze in.

[@TheGreatslyfer]

@@TheAwakeOrangutang Exactly, there can always be other factors, which in this case are a bit intuitive, that explain how 2 things are treated differently whilst not having a double standard.

[@TheForeverRanger]

Takes a great deal of patience and endurance to do a post SNES FF run.

[@Black-Dawg-Jesus]

@@TheForeverRanger Yeah, good luck speedrunning FF13 100% on console with 30fps.

[@Swordsmasterguy]

You forgot to add in the description 0:54, RIP Headphone Users & RIP spikevegeta's ears.

[@ogto]

i've also been hoping for YEARS to see this at agqd. such an underrated classic. it's no mario 64, but damn it's got great music, artstyle still holds up and is just overall charming and fun. great run, spikevegeta god-tier coucher, props to runner, thanks for bringing a childhood favorite into the 'mainstream'

[@gearratio6773]

I honestly liked this game more than SM64. I really think it deserves a remaster.

[@TheUKNutter]

GearRatio SM64 is overrated, overhyped and is a really bad game iny opinion.

[@spacedandy6924]

@@TheUKNutter Your opinion is bad.

[@Jovi_97]

Rayman 2 holds up way better than SM64 which looks terribly now and is a bit nausiating. (SM64DS is great though).

[@DreadclawDragodon]

Space Dandy nintendrone

[@KingNothing191]

Spike with those sweet lyrics and charismatic presence. Long may he reign!

[@mathiashopp]

So Glackum ran Rayman 2 in 1:21:17 at AGDQ2019, and ran Rayman 1 in 1:21:16 at AGDQ2018.. One second apart! I find that amusing.

[@vharmi.]

influ Can we pull off the Rayman 3 speedrun in 1:21:18 next year?

[@sadmemeboi]

The most insane part of this is that the crowd actually clapped on the back beat when they sung.

[@GravelLeft]

Indeed, that shit is rarer than 1st try Jano skip.

[@Armedgician]

I initially came to see the run but stayed to hear the commentary, this is the most fun speedrun I ever watched basically.

[@Papermaker.]

Yeah, the guy on the right side of the couch is really a good entertainer👍

[@JoshPowlison]

28:10 As soon as I saw the spider, I could remember that tune and tensed up remembering how much it freaked me out as a kid. (Maybe it was just me, but I thought the commentators also sped up their commentary a bit too...) That and the one-eyed elixir guy. I think me and my brother stayed away from this game for at least a month when we saw his mouth coming at us. XD

[@paulpowlison]

Yup.

[@DragAmiot]

My favorite rayman game. One the greatest 3d platformers ever.

[@Nitidus]

I actually was looking for a nice, commented, marathon style speedrun of this game (which I loved to play as a kid) but couldn't find one, really glad this now exists!

[@YannickHeym]

Seeing Rayman 1 and 2 runs triggers so many childhood memories. Great game, great speedrun, great commentary!

[@mAcroFaze]

Such a fun run! Brilliant runner, awesome couch-crew and the audience were a joy as well! :D

[@diromiz]

This was the coolest thing I've ever watched. Really nice job!!! I wish I was there!

[@Alexouais]

So happy to see a representative for the Rayman series this AGDQ! Very entertaining game, run and runner

[@youdud44]

Spike's song begins at 44:50. You're welcome.

[@shinoto.]

Its so beautiful.

[@Unkraut]

You mean 0:54 :^)

[@kamileon7065]

This was possibly one of the best speedruns I’ve seen. Great game, great performance and great commentary

[@AlkalineBatterien]

That was an awesome run! I'm sad I couldn't witness it live, especially seeing how much fun everyone had during this run. It really makes me wish we get to see more of Glackum next GDQ!

[@CuteLittleHen]

Amazing run! Loved every moment. This game brings back such fond memories. :)

[@somniloguy12]

Rayman 2 was my ultimate childhood game. I have so many vivid and fond memories of it, as well as memories of being absolutely terrified by it. I find it a wonderful thing to see that a lot of people seem to share that sentiment. Sadly I never finished it as a kid. Not that I was specifically bad at it, but my disc was damaged in some way and would not load the Foutch boss fight. Instead, a warning would appear that the disc was unplayable, but the warning was typed in the in-game fond and showed a pirate face in the background. Since I didn't speak english, I didn't understand the message and thought it was part of the game and I desperately combed through the first half of the game in order to find some secret that I missed. I was heartbroken when my dad finally translated the message for me. Bought Rayman Revolution in high school and finished it then. And while I loved it, I was a little too old at that point for the game to have the impact on me that it had when I was a kid. Thanks for the run, great stuff!

[@elikeyscdx9067]

Man, Glackum speed running Rayman 2 absolutely dissected this game apart! This was fantastic seeing my favorite 3D platformer in a different light. Especially some of those skips that show off the whole view of the level. Such a underrated gem. Makes me disappointed that they never made a sequel in the style of Rayman 2 yet. I am not sure about the future of Rayman since his creator left Ubisoft to do his own thing, while Ubisoft still owns the rights to Rayman. (I think.) I fell in love with the nice platforming Rayman 2 does. I may have been late (I played this in 2014.) to the Rayman party, but better late than never I say. I love this game.

[@JS-nh3lu]

Loved this game! The air swim was literally the first thing I did when I got this. Had no idea what was happening. Could never do it again. First time seeing it since. Thanks for this!

[@Dadorrk]

Spike is awesome. He makes all those amazing runs even better

[@TheFuriator]

The temple of stone and fire is sooo massive, and that's without the extra sanctuary with the bullets. I always adored this level for how sublime it is.

[@AuburnnSkies]

Oh man, sick, I've been waiting for this game to be played here for years.

[@NathanielBarlam]

Awesome run, love the Rayman games, especially the first one (which has one of the best soundtracks ever)!

[@Glackum]

I suggest checking out my run of Rayman 1 last year at AGDQ then!

[@sigalli985]

This game is so amazing, I still watch videos and speedruns of it to this day

[@andygeo06]

DREAMCAST nostalgia!

[@EdxSarxNatxChoc]

Great commentary, awesome speedrun and funny singing especially during that choke early precipice. At this rate, we're gonna see a speedrun of Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc next year.

[@Pennaz]

Please, more Rayman speedruns from these guys, it's always such a good time

[@HatPeasyCat]

still one of the best commentary duyring a speedrun. Still love to watch this speedrun -- 2022 ;p

[@badweather1690]

The music in this game is amazing

[@esmer4167]

Oh, the nostalgia... So happy to see this game being run, still one of my all-time favourites! I remember I used to be so scared of the brown thing that carries you around the water in the first level when playing as a kid because I was dead sure it was an enemy before figuring out the truth, haha.

[@esmer4167]

And I recall a memory of being so confused after finishing the lava level of my astronomical low amount of lums, so I actually looked up a walkthrough at that point and I remember being so amazed at the fact that it has two full-blown extra dungeons as hidden areas. Like, the sheer volume and complexity of it is impressive to me even now.

[@irritationnation6122]

FINALLY more recognition for Rayman 2!

[@JustJunuh]

This game has ALWAYS stood out to me every time I reflect on all the N64 games that I played. Each was fun and amazing in its own way, but Rayman 2 had this unmatched dark, mysterious atmosphere that none of the other games had. Not to mention, the music was so different from any other game of its kind. It was more subdued than your typical 3D platformer soundtrack, and it went against the super happy go lucky trend from Banjo and Mario like games. There really isn't another game like it from its time.

[@DanJoeProductions97]

My absolute favorite run of the event, hope they do Rayman 3 some time.

[@gorgeluis]

This was my favorite game on PS1, seeing this version for the first time is so weird! A lot of levels are different and even new mechanics, it got me hyped up to buy it and play it all weekend! great run and very enjoyable

[@SangTheCryptek]

This was one of my favs on the N64 from my childhood. So good to see it again.

[@conduit_edm]

0:49 As a live sound engineer all I have to say is, "PULL THE DAMN FADER" lol great run and great commentary as always. Love you GDQ!

[@AndrewBahls]

As the live sound engineer on this run, as soon as the feedback hit, I looked at the mixer, none of the channels were clipping. O.o I pulled the mics down, and then after the system engineer muted the house speakers, muted the stream. Turned out to be the Hotel testing their convention-center-wide PA system... SMH

[@spyrobandicoot356]

Wait, that's what happened!?!?

[@spyroG3]

It was a great performance, finally we have another Rayman that is not the first game, Origins or Legends. I appreciate you leaving the ending.

[@BrendonReimer]

The guy on the far right of the couch does a great job.

[@RamblePrism]

Excellent run, great job everyone

[@Valhalla_Awaits94]

My favourite game, ever. I spent countless hours on it on Dreamcast back in the days.

[@13lueBomber]

Awesome run, and awesome games. Brings back a lot of fond memories! #GDQ #Glackum

[@13lueBomber]

Those faint “help”s are so sad.

[@luckyrickvods]

43:01 that he is still chasing Rayman is pretty funny xD

[@telatata3800]

I hoped he was still chasing him coming out of the door in the next scene 🤣

[@Koroar]

One of the all-time greats. I know the graphics probably look a bit dated now but this game was frigging amazing at the time. Up there with DK64, Mario 64 and even Zelda for me. Also I know it says it's on PC but I'm glad they're on the version with the REAL hall of doors :D Great run and commentary!

[@TheUKNutter]

Koroar Those games sucked to be honest. So overrated.

[@InaudibleSlinky]

@@TheUKNutter They were the blueprint of their contemporaries for years to come, they arent.

[@talonfarmer5547]

Finally Rayman 2 was added

[@milesbrown2261]

AGGGH I LOVED THIS GAME HOLY MOLY YES YESYES

[@johnnycade-winston9357]

Is it me or does Glackum sound like he could actually voice Rayman himself

[@nayuki-rn]

I grew up with this game on N64, so this is reeaally nostalgic.

[@ChThuter]

Seeing the little globoxes waddle aboard the ship with their squaky toy sounds always fills me with joy :)

[@janhering5367]

Well what this guy made in 5 min is something I couldn't manage my whole childhood. This fricking level

[@BS-bd5uq]

So nostalgic! The game scared me a lot when I'm young

[@thesacrisant]

I needed to see a good game with an audience that is just there , laughing , making fun and clapping. That is GDQ !

[@itsbunta]

I still love the art style of this game.

[@Tonya__]

a really really good 3d platformer and also one of the best rayman game (and my favorite) :)

[@niyo1803]

I love this game’s music

[@walid2011_]

games back then where simply on another level

[@Kleavers]

Never knew they remastered this one. Nostalgia :)

[@nayuki-rn]

More times than you know.. It's even on 3DS

[@aldensewell9065]

It’s not a remaster, GoG simply repackaged the game to run on modern PCs, and it barely works without fanmade patches

[@11Natrium]

I laughed during the whole singing part, really well done

[@robbruh1661]

nostalgia just hit hard

[@matthewbrooks5470]

Shoutouts to the deafening feedback. Great way to start a race XD

[@sebbruun6095]

This is my childhood. I used to play this every day in 2009 when I was 5 years old. I was so trash at the game. As I remember I never completed it. But it was fun and I kept playing.

[@Linealo]

My favourite game finally at AGDQ! Yeah! Nice run. Sadly my donation didn't came through, but that doesn't matter. Hope for Rayman Revolution the next time ;)

[@KannX]

This game still looks great!!

[@jakobj58]

my favourite childhood game

[@mpsSalvadorian]

One of the earliest games I remember beating.

[@florencep2209]

Great run, great game, fantastic runner/commentary lineup. Rayman 3 by Glackum next GDQ?

[@Raz-G]

played this when i was a kid. Seeing this game be beaten so quick is mind boggling.

[@kreftmaker]

I miss Rayman

[@Gnidel]

I am still waiting for that Rayman 4 that Murphy promised.

[@peterk822]

Origins & Legends weren't that long ago. I would also like to see another 3D entry in the series, but those 2 games are superb 2d platformers.

[@alexpotts6520]

Tragic that such a brilliant IP as Rayman is just rotting away because Ubisoft can't think of a way to add microtransactions to it.

[@lolcat]

@@Gnidel Never happening. Rayman Legends sold poorly.

[@skullkid964]

This game is still among the best eD platformers of all time. The visuals are basically timeless. Its actually impressive

[@janminator232]

Best rayman game imo

[@LedZeppelinWolf]

i remember playing this game as a little kid and not owning a memory card it was the worst but also the best, loved this game

[@schnader]

I remember the Sanctuary of stone and fire being a stage I could never beat when I was a kid, nightmare fuel.

[@TheSharklionBeast]

I absolutely love the new 2D Rayman games, but I'd kill for another Rayman from this era. Such cool designs, and I had so much fun in Rayman M!

[@crucidox]

I loved this game when I was a child :)

[@Tongyo42]

Oh wow. I used to play this game when i was a little kid and i have so many memories of myself struggling with that flying rocket thingie near the end. Always wondered how far I was into the game but never looked it up. Now i find out I was one level to the end of the game. God damn! haha

[@loading2463]

I love the designs of the pirates in this game

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

One of my favorite games of all time. French Mario 64

[@lonelyPorterCH]

It was so long ago, when I last played this game^^

[@Broockle]

My gawd, I have massive nostalgia for this game. And I haven't seen it played since it came out way back when. The sequel on Gamecube is also amazing. Really sad they stopped making Rayman as 3D platformers.

[@Astro-Francois]

I need a Rayman 4 so much.

[@raptormaverick4774]

If only they brought this to Steam! I want to play this 100 more times!

[@tritonecrisantemo649]

This game looks fun. Never gave it a chance cuz it looked different than the original. Might give it a go!

[@Zephyr_22]

I would love to have a remaster of this game. Used to play it on the ps2 when i was a kid. It was really nostalgic to see this game.

[@mikedebakker5820]

what a run!

[@dinkyboilerplate350]

Next year rayman 3 bois

[@trajtemberg]

Despite being 20 years old this game holds up really well.

[@gladikitten]

The song was hilarious

[@Wieprzek]

God-tier commentaaary

[@wearecoterminous]

"That was great, I'm GLAD that that happened"

[@flutteranmaster4032]

I don't now anything about This game but it was cool to see it here

[@nikomakinen6860]

You must test this game

[@RamblePrism]

RAYMAN HELL YEAH