Rayman 2: The Great Escape - Nitro Rad

How do you follow up a 2D masterpiece? With a 3D one! Rayman 2 busts into the third dimension with platforming that's better than ever.
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[@madmaxim3965]

The fact that your mom actually knew the difference between games and doesn’t call every game “Pokémon “ is quite impressive

[@ilikecurry2345]

My mother's the same way.

[@frosted_glaceon5513]

Haha! I was playing Okami last week and my dad asked if it was a pokemon game. Ah yes my favorite pokemon, Amaterasu!

[@NotRay1995]

@@frosted_glaceon5513 I’ve got a better one for ya. My mother keeps referring to crash bandicoot as sonic.

[@AmazinglyGayPhil]

You have to remember it was the 90s so his parents were probably in their 20s ik sure they played the games also. It's not like now how parents just sit on their phone of BookFace.

[@NotRay1995]

@@aa-12isbestcodmwgun22 that’s sadder

[@Harrinsain]

"he doesn't have arms and legs, give me Yoshi!" ...at least Rayman pays his taxes

[@donovanphillips6278]

Harrinsain!! Smg4?

[@bigmandanproductions7239]

Ohhhhhkay

[@witheredsonic2936]

Tax fraud

[@witheredsonic2936]

Tax fraud

[@bigmandanproductions7239]

Max HOMEWORK

[@smartmob5638]

"I must of been, like 7" *5 seconds later* "What can you do? I was like, 8"

[@NoName-kh5id]

SmartMob sounds like a big difference when ur 12

[@Pherioxus]

He ages faster than the other kids.

[@dru4111]

Close enough

[@the_architect..]

"Must of"

[@pinkuparfum]

WHICH IS IT JAMES WHICH IS IT

[@Faapu]

There's actually a story reason behind Umber's boss fight (or lack thereof) and it's basically that all the other guardians are dumb and refused to cooperate with Rayman.

[@Boomrainbownuke9608]

i just had to read your comment in the kings voice

[@divinekilljoy8067]

+brdn in haunted mansion same lol

[@boffis123]

Umber is not a Grolem like the other ones (Axel, Foutch and Grolem 13)

[@shotgunmasterQL]

Boffis123 But I do believe he was considered a guardian in his temple. I guess the reason why he's not a Grolem, is because they wanted to distinguish this one non-hostile guardian from the others.

[@BiyikFrostDiaz]

Well thats where the PS1 version comes in with the voice acting The guardians talk to you and you get a feeling of what they are

[@lightninstriker10]

When I was a kid, the Zombie Chickens terrified me purely because of their description in the manual, terrorized by the pirates, the Chickens in the Glade of Dreams laid "Dead Eggs" which hatched into the Zombie Chickens. Those things were BORN DEAD. God they're creepy bastards even to this day.

[@Lazerlight1212]

Jesus that's metal as hell

[@soulbrother5435]

Cannibal Corpse should play Rayman 2

[@tuskalicious]

So they’re miscarriages

[@kenhammscousin4716]

Abortion isn't murder-- they're just born dead

[@SpringDavid]

@@tuskalicious unintentional abortions

[@treyhalama5465]

Rayman 2: the great escape. Bit of a misleading title considering you escape in the first 5 minutes of the game

[@MrTxurItan]

I never thought off it that way ._.

[@extrasalt9053]

Rayman 2: The Mediocre at Best Escape

[@TheRedPikaOfficial]

Trey Halama Actually the whole game is about escaping from the pirate ships

[@NitroRad]

TheRedPika I thought the whole game was about getting back IN the Pirate Ship

[@TheRedPikaOfficial]

NitroRad I mean, the little ships, from The Precipice and similar levels :P

[@MegaDude10]

My Head Canons: About Rayman throwing energy balls instead of his fists: Rayman lost his fighting abilities before the events of the game, and Ly had no idea how to recreate Betildia's Fist Spell (I assume she was captured as well, but taken FAAAAAAAAAR away from Rayman to prevent her from helping him), So Ly used one of her own spell involving energy (since she can create them at will), sent it to Globox, cue intro of game. About the "Death Water" The Water was either Polluted (Like the first stage with Oil, and Nightmare Cave with.... Nightmares (Which I guess is Raymanian for "Anti-Matter")), full of dangerous piranhas (Marsh), it's moving to quickly (Chase Level), or would tire out and drown (Any area with ocean). Makes a lot more sense than "DUR EVERYTHING IS PIRANHAS". AND NOW... Truth about Umber: Ly told him you were coming, and in most versions he just walks back. ... No seriously, the PS and PS2 versions of all things elaborates on this.

[@robonaught]

Doesn't explain why there are piranhas in the ocean(sharks would have made more sense) since piranhas are not salt water fish. Nor does it make any sense to how in areas like in the Fairy Glade with the big giant oil pump polluting the water or the bright green toxic liquid in the start of Tomb Of The Ancients have piranhas swimming in them. Seriously how are the piranhas able to swim and live in the dangerous water but not Rayman?!

[@HardCorePoration]

@@robonaught I imagine it had something to do with the Heart of the World shattering, which created abominations like the Zombie Chickens. The Piranhas could also be a result of that cataclysm, and adapted themselves to survive in these harsh conditions as a result of their evil and chaotic genesis.

[@squallthegriever]

Rayman shooting energy shots just looks and is a much better power for a 3d world. Also I do believe that Ly did just grant him her power and technically nothing says he should have or did lose it. His fist work well but it would be cool to see him obtain the ability to switch in a future game the powers. Rayman wasnt weak to water he was weak to the oil pollution and piranhas in every bit of water that damages you was easier than just sharks. He should have a mana bar.

[@rosseenglimmer8962]

It’s probably why I like the PS1 version too because it is more explanatory with the accompanying voice acting. I also like how they gave Razorbeard a red lum instead of the yellow one, since it falls in line with these kind of lums being robo pirates favorite.

[@EmpyreanRagnarok]

"They're releasing the same game 10 years later and charging full price" *Todd Howard Intensifies*

[@cardboardfox6728]

“Todd do you think we should actually start development on elder scrolls VI?” “Oh, lovely, they’ve sent me a mo-ron.”

[@InhumanFan98]

Todd: yea it will be making the game to last 20 or more years on all future console and all at same price *counts bills* it just works, we could release a moldy piece of bread and people would buy it up, Money just works

[@boneman-calciumenjoyer8290]

random bathesda programmer: "Hey Mr Howard, shouldn't we fix a few of the still existing bugs in Skyrim before it's release on the PS12?" Godd Howard: "Yes, yes we shouldn't fix those bugs, thank you for bringing it up."

[@scull0234]

Meanwhile Nintendo releases Skyward Sword on the switch with barely any improvements for 10$ MORE than it cost on the WIi

[@rank10ygo]

Now I learned that the Rayman 2 I grew up with on the PS1 was a butchered port. Ah well, I did like the voice acting!

[@GrammarErrorZ]

+RANK10YGO I also growned up with the ps1 version. I didn't even know the other consoles even existed. xD

[@konstantinosmerikakis6206]

same here ;)

[@GrammarErrorZ]

Konstantinos Merikakis xD

[@goldninjavs]

It's still my fave version cuz nostalgia and it's the ps1

[@meedogh9378]

wtf, it is the train guy

[@LouisDesitter]

I grew up with the PC version, which was pretty close to the Dreamcast quality. It was the first game I ever played, and I was only five at the time ! It took me six years, coming back and forth to it, before I finally had my final battle with Razorbeard. I swear, that Stone and Fire Sanctuary was a nightmare to play back then ! I still consider that game, even today, to be the best game I've ever played. The soundtrack is awesome, the graphics are beautiful, the characters are enjoyable, the controls are fluid, the gameplay is always interesting, and I still enjoy to play it 15 years later. This is the game that not only taught me video games, but also made me feel for the first time that determination to explore a game to find all its secrets, and get to the mighty 100% Completed.

[@ripheartedchthonian4366]

Louis Desitter 100% agreed

[@josephfrye7342]

i really understand this time and congratulations!

[@drifter402]

The PC version is the best version for those who don't have a dreamcast.

[@Roggay47]

My brother and me played it for close to 2 years on pc and completed the 999 lums two times (after losing a save). We searched for that rumored 1000 lums for sooooo long but could never find it. Good times, I definitely have very fond memories of that game.

[@Minority119]

it may sound weird but to me the best part of rayman 2 was the world itself, things like meeting clark, finding out rayman has friends or globox has a family

[@Aces00]

Just found your channel the other day and have been going through your past videos... these are some really great reviews. They're all very no-bullshit and to the point; while other reviewers would spend time making useless generalizations like "the level design is really creative," you single out what REALLY makes these games good or bad (like the segment in this video where you praise the ledge grabbing) and I really respect that. Looking forward to more!

[@XradicalD]

I'm 4 years late but I agree. I find it difficult to find reviewers who are likeable and not trying to be AVGN like (I don't think it's bad, but I've seen too many), so Nitro Rad has been like a breath of fresh air, the guy feels genuine cool and like you mention, goes straight to the point and mentions the little details. Sometimes I feel like other reviewers just read off a wiki page and just add a bit of commentary. Great stuff here!

[@matheuszanfolin3282]

Five years late, but yeah, I think Nitro has some of the best reviews of this entire platform. Not only is he straight to the point, but his delivery is not forced at all and he really cares about the level of quality of his videos

[@mouwersor]

I loved how different all the area's in rayman were. A completely different vibe for so many locations.

[@marcellosilva9286]

Daily reminder that James "Nitro Rad" Lewell is the human incarnation of Rayman, and Brady is Globox.

[@kruegerpoolthe13th]

Oh my God why is that so accurate?

[@weesumm]

vote for Rayman in Smash!

[@mareeedensos2805]

O K

[@mr.roboto4216]

YES

[@shelagado1379]

Banjo

[@somethingsuperbland8829]

I’m still hoping

[@beyondthecamera333]

I hope he has a classic costume, based on Rayman 1.

[@PacReid]

Globox is thrown into a cell in the beginning. Don't you mean... He's thrown into the Ancell... Heh... Oh, forget it.

[@NitroRad]

Pac Reid Legit made me laugh. That was REALLY bad though, hahaha

[@PacReid]

+NitroRad Yeah I Know

[@BrendanT-n2w]

Oh wow, I came here just to double check what the best version of this game is, and 6 years ago? Your production quality is crazy consistent, this could have come out today and all I think would be weird would be the old lighting and set. Fantastic catalog of work you've got on this channel.

[@carmine-jamesguglielmucci9173]

Rayman 2 is one of my all time favorite games I complete in every 2 years or so

[@thebigbennychannel]

this channel really deserves more attention

[@zfrometa8316]

This was in a Persona 5 playlist

[@mishafox4888]

I guess you can say, you never saw it coming... I'll walk myself out now...

[@Mania_Sir]

I'm not the only one who noticed this.

[@therealtrue842]

didn't you know? rayman 2 is a persona game. globox is my favourite persona

[@loxyloafcake5184]

Behold the power of my Persona [Silver Lum]

[@pingunooty]

Rayman while pointing a gun at Razorbeard: "Begone"

[@KofteG61]

You should definately give Rayman Revolution a shot! Its the best version in my opinion, the open hub world really contributes to the overal atmosphere in the game. It also has all the levels of the n64/dreamcast version plus the original ps1 level. (And they added fairies which you can free instead of just lums, and unlock a few extra minigames)

[@theobserver4214]

KofteG61 Revolution though has a weird upgrade system, worse textures (and no 480p or ability to use 1080p on PC), and the framerate is unstable compared to even the N64 version on High res better graphics mode

[@talondiwisch5206]

The Observer It looked fine on the PS3 to me. Framerate has to one of the stupidest things ever complained about. Who cares?

[@squallthegriever]

Rayman 2 Revolution would be fine if it wasnt for the dumb fist slow down and down grade.

[@wellyouknowthatslikeyouropinio]

@@talondiwisch5206 Framerate impacts playability.

[@snarkycrow]

As cool as the hub world can be, not gonna lie I think I adore the hall of doors more. There’s something to it that feels so mysterious, like you’re sneaking through the back door of the world.

[@LouisDesitter]

There is even a bit of mythology to the game, like with the guardian Jano. This guy was actually the first nightmare of Polokus, thus the first villain of the Glade, and the very reason Rayman was created in the first place. Why does he help Rayman though, we may never know.

[@taste5728]

Jano doesn't help rayman he make a deal -if you can find my treasure, you get the elixir if i found you before, you die this is why you run/slide to him to the green cristal slime and the camera is stuck in his mouth (he try to eat you) Jano wasn't a stupid nightmares like the others, he very smart! He make deals, is like he works. Before Rayman 1, he is the guy who have created anti-toons nobody can stop them because they are too many And you know what he have do? He makes a deal to polokus, litteraly god!!! XD he promise if nobody want to stop him in his life, he gonna make a jail for nightmares. so he created the cave Of the bad dreams (also 1 of my best Rayman 2 soundtrack) And now you have 2 nightmares jails, the land of living deads and the cave! Jano don't want to dominate the world. he live happy, Killing dumb people wanted his treasure :D

[@bl0ndi550]

DEEP. LORE.

[@jameslawrenson1208]

WOW.

[@IIIRobIII]

Spent most of my childhood with Rayman 2 on PC. absolutely LOVE that game. the artwork, the music, the learn curve, everything about this game is perfect. absolute favorite!

[@michaelborrego6165]

One thing I love about the PS1 version is it feels better "edited". There are levels like that tropical island which are completely bland and don't add much, which was removed from the PS1 version and was replaced with a much longer swimming sequence with the purple whale. This also made it much more tense, as it felt like you were trying to survive for much longer. In the other versions, it felt like only a short swim in the tunnel. I also felt like due to the poor lighting capabilities, the game was much darker, mixed in with the tenser swimming section and it felt awesome to me as a kid.

[@frosted_glaceon5513]

I really miss actually going out to rent movies and games. We would always go out for slushies at the gas station after and sit down to play games or watch movies. Netflix and Hulu etc are great, but I really miss the old days sometimes.

[@clodettedefelipe3058]

What an amazing new video NitroRad! I've officially subscribed! Your content it's very entertaining and not only it's a review,but also differents point of view when it comes to a platformer! You're clearly doing ''Rayman 3'' next time,but I'm gonna tell you something that not most of the fans have noticed,just use this in case you talk about some voice acting and some different versions of the game. ''On the level ''The Tower of Leptys'',there's a part in wich Rayman and Globox are in a kind of like ''space controlled shooter'',after the cutscene with the first enemies appearing,Rayman says the line ''All right ladies and gent',let's ROLL!'' but curiously,this line is only said and heard on the Gamecube and HD ports of the game,in the rest PS2,Xbox and PC versions of the game,the line is not heard,and substituted by some jump sound effects.The reason is unknown,with the fact of Rayman (the protagonist),being one of the characters in the entire game with the least amount of lines'' Keep the good work!!!

[@mmmmmmmmlin]

Clodette De Felipe it always bugged me that he bearly had any lines in his own game.

[@CrazyRiverOtter]

That boss that carries you to the end of the stage when you jump on his head is a bigger threat in the DS version. Yeah, that part of the game is still the same, but the developers forgot to put in anything to make sure you don't die during the cutscene that plays.

[@theobserver4214]

CrazyRiverOtter Boss that carries to the end of the stage: *drops Rayman accidentally* Oops

[@launched_]

CrazyRiverOtter So you couldn't progress?

[@acronmd]

Jorge Quintero LDS

[@knightofalleble9841]

Acron Mormons? :P

[@erikstensaas1202]

In the PS1 version, he has a friendly conversation with Rayman

[@Leeling1289]

Great to see someone do this great series justice! Rayman 2 was my very first introduction to the Rayman series as well as my introduction to platformers. Great video, Nitro, you earned another subscriber

[@IishTehScourgemaster]

I actually found a copy of the 3DS version for 10 bucks and picked it up last week. I've only played a little but I'm not regretting it so far.

[@tigerbabe7777]

It’s the Dreamcast version with updated graphics and such, It’s the best version to me

[@enricopezzini6302]

I come back to this video a lot of times: I left a piece of my heart in this videogame and I love how it is presented here

[@pantyosashu8137]

Dude Rayman Revolution is A BEAST!

[@shmandan]

I loved this game so much as a kid. I think I’ve bought it several times over 20 years.

[@themeekwarrior]

I have the PS2 version and I fell in love with this game. It felt radically different in some ways than Rayman 3 (which is the first one I came in contact with), and it gave Rayman a little more heart to his personality, which I appreciated. I also found the encounter with Jano VERY unsettling!

[@angelarturokooistra7671]

Dude, the reason why the PSone was so different, is because of hardware limitations. The ps1 wasn't made for huge open worlds/leves like Rayman 2's. That's why the final boss is so different. In Crash bandicoot, anything was quite cramped and small but still detailed while Spiro's world, is more open but it is made more simplistic. But that fits with well with the cartoony artstyle. Rayman 2 had huge world "surface" and a lots of details of its time. Also the ps1 had just 2 mb of ram, while other consoles had 4mb or even more. The PSone was great at high poly counts as long if they were small. Even better then the N64 (in terms of polycount ONLY)

[@shotgunmasterQL]

Angel Aguanaris You are probably the first person I have seen saying this, and I do think its true. One way of "confirming" this, is to compare it to other games released around same time, and to the original releases. Its been a long time since I ripped my PS1 games, but Rayman 2 was released around 2000-2001, which falls in line with Spyro 2 and 3's release dates. Those Spyro games were about 770-900 mb's in size, so this means the CDs of that time were almost capable of holding 1gb's of data. Rayman 2 was around 400-500 mb's IIRC... Could have even been 600. Now, sound files obviously take quite a lot of space, but the original uncut game on the N64 must have only been 60-80 mb's, or I guess some cartridges could go above 100 mb's? removing parts of a level or some levels as a whole would save you a nearly insignificant amount of space on a PS1 disc. If they were worried about disc space, they would have not included the Rayman 2 prototype demo on the same disc. I havent played the original releases (only Revolution on PS2 later), and if Revolution is closer to the originals in terms of the presentation, then I think they must have added some extra polish to the PS1 release, with more finetuned cutscenes. Few of the areas in Revolution seemed unnecessary either way, which is why they were probably cut for the optimization (the one area where I distinctly remember thinking about this, was in one of the later levels... where you had to flip 4 switches IIRC... where you got this semi big open area on the side, with a small shallow river stream going through, and 20-40 lums were just sitting around the grass. A completely pointless area) Another big hint telling you that all the cuts were hardware related, is that the pirate robots are a whole lot more simpler. Revolution had some rooms filled with +4 easiest pirate robots that have their healthbar, but can only take 1 hit, and they move erratically. In the PS1 version, you will ever fight one pirate robot at once, and their movement is much more predictable. At most, you fight many robots in a row, or fight other more standard enemies in a bunch. TL;DR Definitely hardware limitations.

[@shotgunmasterQL]

TheRealArcademon No. PS1 hardware was just not strong enough. You can fit an open world to a N64 cartridge, but you just wont be able to make it very expansive.

[@shotgunmasterQL]

TheRealArcademon Because it had the capacity for it? Handling FMVs isnt exactly a massive showcase of power considering how even older consoles were capable of that, and if there was some sort of worse sound chip inside N64 (like there possibly was, because IIRC Sony was very experienced in that field back then), its not up to the hardware power, but the hardware itself. FMVs and good quality sound effects/music take a lot of space. PS1 was considerably weaker (I heard N64 was about twice as strong, and could push over twice the polygons) hardware power wise, but it had the capacity for open world stuff in its CD's. N64 HW power could have managed it better, but didnt have the capacity in its cartridges.

[@BryanX64]

Rayman 2 isn't open world though lol

[@shotgunmasterQL]

BryanX 64 Original context: "You can fit an open world to a N64 cartridge, but you just wont be able to make it very expansive." Used as a comparison point for memory capacity, as that was one of the topics earlier. PS1 CD's could house open world games, but often PS1 was not strong enough for games like that. Rayman 2 isnt open world, but it has very large levels with few branching paths. PS1 CDs should be able to house all the levels no problem, but the hardware simply wouldnt be enough for them. Even the cut down PS1 levels are still pretty damn long and large, so I doubt the PS1 hardware could do much more than that.

[@moonman375]

Revolution imho is the best port of the game. Tons of added content and some was cut, but re-edited in brand new levels and challenges. Plus the hubworld, which was nice

[@Mike14264]

Y'know, it's interesting to see the James of older videos, comparing to how more considerate and mature he became.

[@Danmarinja]

Holy crap I remember visiting my dad's place when I was young and he had this game on PC. I only got to play the first level but absolutely loved it!

[@MedIevalCyrax]

I grew up on the n64 version,I got this as a gift for Christmas,never even heard of it,popped this game in and even my older brother liked the game.

[@aleksihakli1125]

imo, later released Rayman revolution for the ps2 is the superior port, but nobody never talks about it for some reason.

[@squallthegriever]

The combat sucks. They nerfed his magic energy shot and even maxed upgraded it's slow and he needs both his hands. Why? Dumb fuckery.

[@bighouse5804]

@@squallthegriever because it was OP before

[@JSwag_Reviews]

@@bighouse5804both versions are terrific in my opinion, story go with Revolutions and for gameplay go with Dreamcast.

[@vcrbetamax]

Always love your videos Nitro. Keep em coming, I'm watching my way through all of your back catalog.

[@Haruka_VII]

As a Rayman fan, I actually wouldn't recommend the N64 version as it is a real downgrade from the PC version which has virtually the same content. While the PS1 is quite cut in content and has a voice acting inferior to the PS2 version I still think it is worth a try for some exclusive elements like the hidden 2D Prototype, an exclusive level phase in the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire that does not appear in any other version, extra character dialogues/interactions/Razorbeard cutscene, Ninjaws' battle and other alterations in some levels to make up for the cuts that were done. As for the "water kills Rayman everywhere", in that Precipice phase I actually think it is more the big water current that immediately kills Rayman. With all that wind going on makes me believe there is a storm around so it wouldn't surprise me. But for most places it is indeed the piranhas' presence. Excellent review!

[@picturesstoburn]

I remember playing this game as a kid. I didn't understand it but I loved it so much. I was kinda scared of it yet but wanted to keep playing so bad. I'm so glad to see someone playing this again. I kinda wanna buy it again and finally finish it.

[@andrewkful]

Dude. I also discovered this game because my mother bought it for me too! Though it was after replacing it from a more serious game I found way too scary. And boy was THAT a great decision!

[@Sonic-vb8sn]

I'm guessing the scary game was either Resident evil, Castlevania 64 or Link: the faces of evil or the unrealeased Rayman 3D forever gold online revolution DS 64 triple deluxe HD & knuckles.

[@Sonicisbadazz]

I just subscribed to your channel last night after watching your Vexx review. Specifically, when I heard you say that you don't like to review games until you beat them, I figuratively pumped my fists, and that's what made me subscribe. I kind of like your style of reviewing too, as it seems to let the game take more center stage than in the more comical style that's looking to entertain the viewer more than actually review the game. Though I am a fan of that style when it's done in a respectful and intelligent manner--like with Blondeguygamer and SCXCR--there are too many times where it becomes obvious these people aren't even serious about getting the review right--such as the original AVGN and Zero Punctuation. It's nice to see someone reviewing a game in a simple, straightforward manner. Having said all of that, I'm commenting because I felt the need to address your arguments against variety in platformers that changes the genre to something different. To an extent, you have a point, and those developers who are not at the top of their game would do best to avoid straying into territory outside of the bread and butter of jumping between platforms, avoiding obstacles, and collecting things. However, there are actually, in my opinion, numerous examples of highly regarded games doing the same thing and getting little to no flack for it, and ironically, one of them is mentioned in your video: Crash Bandicoot. The first two games didn't really defy that expectation, but Warped--regarded by many as the best in the series--has entire stages that are nothing but airplane dogfights, and it also features a boss fight that is basically a space shooter segment. The Spyro games--especially Spyro 3--contain a lot of tasks that have little or nothing to do with platforming, including hockey games, Sparx segments that are more like top-down shooters, and even some boxing matches. Sly Cooper has racing stages, twin shooter stages, and even some pseudo-shooter segments. Heck, one of the only remaining juggernauts in the genre--Ratchet and Clank--is only just barely classifiable as a platformer because of its huge emphasis on weapons. Again, I don't think your general principle is wrong because most of the time platformers that incorporate these segments are not able to do them in a polished manner; I only mean that the real issue isn't whether those segments belong in the games, but rather whether they're done well enough for players to enjoy them. The Ty games are probably good examples of how to do those segments poorly, though I think I enjoyed them just the same. The point, though, is that I think there are several exceptions to your general rule. In any event, keep up the good work. :)

[@commentman7446]

I have all the versions of this game. It's my favorite game of all time.

[@Ahturos]

You made me love my favorite game even more then before now. I have´t been able to play it for years so I had only my memories to go by but you reminded me why I loved it so much. The smooth gameplay, the mechanics, level designs, the use of enemies and bosses. Normally I tend to dislike games for lack of bosses but Rayman 2 somehow did´t bother me there thanks to it´s greats scenarios like fleeing that Pirateship, all those slides and just so much more. No stage felt like the other and even if some levels were hard I just enjoyed the challenge. Even those Pirate soldiers you do fight do feel like mini bosses. Sure it got a dark setting but it has so much love and charm. I love the humor in it. I played the PC version but I remember playing N64 too and what I know there is barely any difference. And that swing mechanic. Before playing a Spiderman game, that made me feel like Spiderman in a game. Good review, honest and on point.

[@rewl_official]

I think the definitive version of Rayman 2 would be Rayman Revolution for the PS2. It had an open-world and better graphics than the PS1 and N64 versions. The Dreamcast version is the second best. Mainly because the Dreamcast was an actual dream to behold.

[@gaupnekaren5920]

The Ransom Glitch The ps2 is also my favorite due to how different it is from other versions. I also like this version because we get to see what is between the versions. But that makes me think about something: dies places like Rainbow Creek exist in the world in other versions?

[@gaupnekaren5920]

Just A Regular Sonic Fan never owned one

[@thekaloyshow3474]

The Ransom Glitch imo, rayman revolution sucked for me. it took forever to load with a clean disc and the frame rate was the absolute worst.

[@rebelscum1925]

Mr Kaloy my ps2 loaded it pretty fast. there must be something wrong with your console

[@theobserver4214]

TheCrazySullustan the framerate still sucked ass

[@MetalMaggotable]

Seriously dude i predict you'll make it big this year your content is always consistently good quality and i hope to see a lot more of you :)

[@lydiasuratt4192]

8

[@tubularcandy812]

Still hoping for Rayman 2: revolution HD. 😃

[@Sonic-vb8sn]

maybe...but I'M still waiting for Rayman 3D forever gold online revolution DS 64 triple deluxe HD & knuckles. GIVE IT TO ME UBISOFT >:(

[@dapperfan44]

I just recently beat it, the PS2 port to PS3.

[@BUGHUNTER6]

Great video! I've been a fan of Rayman since I played it as a kid, scared shitless by the Cave of Bad Dreams just like you xD Your video taught me a whole bunch of things I didn't know before, so thanks!

[@xanaxodgrindcorelover9191]

this is one of the best platformers ever and it's a shame there isn't a proper rayman sequel to it. after this it's just rabbids shit and more 2d. i always thought the art style was always rly unique and alluring in presenting a mystic forest setting combatting evil technology and rayman2 got rid of the nonsensical candy and music worlds. when i first played it at age 10 i also thought the undead worlds and those "zombie chickens" to be really unsettling and creepy for some reason, i would always have a hard time forcing myself through those sections of the game. it's just a really unique world with a bunch of strange stuff that somehow remains aesthetically and mechanically cohesive. bring it back!

[@NitroRad]

Funny you say that, Michel Ancel recently posted to instagram that he'd love to make Rayman 4 once he's finished Beyond Good and Evil 2! Here's hoping we'll get to see Rayman make a full return in 3D!

[@Dylan_-tu7zk]

I know this comment is 5 years old, but Rayman 3 exists.

[@andrealopriore9062]

For me, Rayman 2/Revolution was, and will always be, not just a game, but THE game. I lost count of many hours I spent on it over the years. Fun fact, for a LONG time, I thought Revolution and 2 were two separate games, and anytime Rayman 3 characters mentioned it, I was like "Wow, I gotta try out this Rayman 2!" Imagine my reaction when I found out I had it all the time...XD

[@the_forty_7th_gamer370]

1 has a bullet with a mallet 2 has a rocket with legs

[@cheer_io]

Rayman 2, the game that makes water levels control decently. You know a game is fun when it makes water levels fun!

[@DarkEmissary617]

I still love my n64 copy of the game. Easily my favorite N64 game and it's even green my favorite color.

[@YARGGG_GG]

Hey, that was a very insightful video with high production values. Good job. This has become a trite phrase at this point, but I genuinely feel you deserve more subscribers! Keep at it!

[@crescent745]

"I highly doubt their stomache acid would be able to DI-gestit"

[@maretama]

I used to think that Rayman died when touching certain waters because that water was polluted and it harmed him. Back then I even made that connection because it's usually levels that are taken by pirates where the water is dirty and you can't see the bottom. Just a thought from back when I was a kid! I forgot but your video reminded me of it, can't wait to play the Dreamcast or N64 version!!

[@sandwich_bubbles47]

I have the 3DS version, and I’m sad to hear I can’t get that last yellow lum! My favorite part of the game is how sweet Rayman is to the other characters in the Cutscenes, that cut scene where he comforts Globox was especially heartwarming, you don’t get a lot of moments like that in games *cough, Banjo-Kazooie, cough, Kid Icarus Uprising* (I’m not saying those games are bad, they’re some of my favorite games actually)

[@ilikecurry2345]

Well you can, you just need to damage-boost.

[@sandwich_bubbles47]

@@ilikecurry2345 ooo, how do I do that?

[@DariusRoman-p6x]

​@@sandwich_bubbles47I know this comment is old but at 18:39 of the video Nitro Rad shows how to do it for the 3DS version 👍

[@luckyrickvods]

10:40 DAFUQ xD Where did u find that rad xD

[@masteraarron]

LUCKYRiCK! I'd like to know too.

[@autumnsorchard7435]

We need some context asap

[@styrofoamio]

It’s from the Cocaine Caper an original short by Nitro Rad and his friends

[@Cow-Moth-With-A-CRT-Head]

Oh man, I can't believe you didn't mention how they absolutely NAILED underwater controls. I don't think there's been a game since that did underwater as well as Rayman 2 did. For those not in the know, when you're in one of the rare swimmable areas (or one of the two (?) underwater levels), pushing the control stick moves you around in the plane you're currently on, and you press one button to rise and another to sink (A and Z on the N64) much like a submarine. As I said, this mechanic plays amazingly well, and only accentuates the awesomeness of the game even further. Edit: Oh yeah, and how could I forget the sound? It's been years since I played this game, and I can STILL hear Rayman's climbing, running, and ledge-grabbing sounds in my head, not to mention most of the level themes.

[@gaigedude]

at 3:25, is that Wally from Lisa on your shelf?

[@loscopihues2343]

Mecha Fetus now i notice it, yeah it is!!!

[@eban.]

that wally head looks sweet. you're the reason i played that game.

[@divinekilljoy8067]

He said Yoshi's Story sucks. Triggered.

[@NitroRad]

I REALLY LIKED IT AS A KID BUT I REALLY DON'T THINK IT HOLDS UP VERY WELL TODAY, BUT IT'S STILL FAIRLY ENJOYABLE AND HAD SOME COOL IDEAS LIKE THE BRANCHING LEVELS IN THE STORY MODE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@maryellenpallozzi8733]

Rayman 2 fans must make a fan made re-imainge video game call Rayman Pirate Titans Mayhem where Rayman must rescue all of his friends and also must stop the evil pirate titans and their almighty pirate emperor leader from taking over Rayman's island in THE most epic fun adventure of epic fun proportion!

[@kung-fucutman5463]

do you think you'll review the game?

[@mnightshyamalan.]

no

[@user-bp5py6bh3g]

*DOESN'T* Correction!

[@krisosphere9940]

That story of your cousin holding your hand for moral support was adorable as heck.

[@marvelousmoostacheman5560]

This game really reminds me of Gex: Enter Gecko it was the second game in the series and was made into 3D but with a 2D preducessor!

[@marvelousmoostacheman5560]

It also had alot of things cut out from some versions too!

[@Anthintendo]

I know you’re the B-grade Platformer Guy. That’s your niche and you do a great job... but, since you did review the 3D Mario games, maybe you could review a Yoshi game or two? In particular, obviously, Yoshi’s Story. I love that little game, it was my first exposure to Yoshi, and I really appreciate the arcady structure: picking whatever six levels you want, trying to get a high score by exploring really open 2D environments to find secret Melons and Hearts. The crafty backgrounds, the remixes of the main theme for stage music, the Nutcracker sounding castle theme and that credits music! And the secrets, like the really well hidden White Shyguys and the hidden super powerful White and Black Yoshi. I’m pretty sure this was the first Yoshi spin off game that didn’t have anything to do with Mario (maybe Tetris Attack or Yoshi’s Safari did that first?), and I still pick it up every couple months and clear it at least a few times.

[@FromHerotoZeroYT]

Screw that, Yoshi's Story is great! You can quote me on that!

[@RT2020HD]

I love this game, I spent many hours of my childhood playing rayman 2. I would even go to say it's my favourite game of all time, I can play it again and again to 100% and not get bored I really hope to see this game completely remastered for next gen consoles as many versions haven't exactly aged well, but never the less the game is a masterpiece

[@Akane1313]

I loved Rayman 2. Specifically the level "The Sanctuary of Water and Ice". I would listen to the song "L'Histoire D'une Fee, C'est" and beat that level in exactly the length of the song. (I'm not fancy btw. That song is from the Rugrats in Paris soundtrack...) It was a short but visually exciting level that matched well with the song.

[@AFriendRemembers]

Ah, I discovered you through this video, nice to come back to it years later.

[@x360videos1996x]

You should do an episode or 2 on Oddworld Munches Oddysee and some of the other oddworld games

[@Pyroxor549]

the story in this game is amazing ngl

[@AdaptiveReasoning]

I wuv this game. I wuv the music. I wuv you. I still hate that Globox minigame.

[@imapersontoo8165]

AdaptiveReasoning THAT GLOBOX GAME,OH THE NOSTALGIC HATE

[@adamkilby2273]

I hope the guy who thought that up got fired and they burnt his house down.

[@ChristianFrates1997]

A great Rayman game! I played it on PC, PS1, PS2 and DS.

[@AndrewMaksym]

It was a phenomenal classic platformer, has an amazing soundtrack.

[@Makedounia1]

I had the playstation version. This is my first time hearing there was content removed from that version -_-

[@turtleanton6539]

Hahahah

[@dragonkid365]

I've only played the PS1 version. I never knew I was playing the gimped version. I love this game and now I'm gonna track down another version so I can fall in love with it all over again.

[@BruceForte]

The GoG pc version has 2k support. No need for a remake! There's even a .dll file out there that lets you use an Xbox one controller. I grabbed it recently to relive my childhood, and it was fierce! Also, didn't cost too much...

[@anon9579]

Bruce Forte is the pc version more like the dreamcast version or the ps1 version

[@432neptune]

It's actually more like the N64 version.

[@corkben]

It's identical to the n64 version except there are a few more 3D models featured in the background/scenery.

[@desertcat6719]

i know this is an old comment but do you know how to make the gog version work in 16:9 without pop in on the sides?

[@BuakawPorAdi]

That "mambo jambo" was one of the coolest things about the game!

[@MrHeavymetalharry]

Damn it!, it was the ps1 version that I played throughout my childhood and the version that i only though existed. now to here that its the worst version, ugh. Still loved it though.

[@allawy4131]

just go play other version

[@NekoBoyOfficial]

The "zombie chickens" scared the crap out of me as a kid.

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

Have you watched the developer Let's Play of Rayman 2? Michel Ancel has a lot to say. Also, knowing how much can a PS1 disk store, I will propose that Rayman 2 was cut short for time reasons. ALSO, GameCube and PS2 ports are the actual definitive versions.

[@NitroRad]

The one with Tim Schafer right? What he said about the transitioning hallways being shaped like intestines was really cool.

[@POLE7645]

NotOrdinaryInGames I suspect that the levels were cut on the Playstation because of RAM limitations. The Playstation had less RAM and video memory than the N64, but had greater capacity with CDs. My guess is that the original levels couldn't fit in the memory and cuts had to be made.

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

Not true. You can cut levels into pieces, and have loading screens in-between. You can ALSO have loading inside the levels, like in the PSP Prince of Persia titles.

[@mattatattat7132]

You deserve way more subs, found you from your TY review and you do an amazing job at reviews and are really funny as well. Subbed :D

[@Nukarot]

Not to be "That guy", but you are pronouncing Lums wrong.

[@NitroRad]

how do you pronounce it trhen????

[@Nukarot]

According to Rayman Origins, it's pronounces like part of the word "illuminate", rather than "dumb"

[@NitroRad]

that's dumb

[@Nukarot]

NitroRad Yeah. After watching your Rayman 3 review, it makes more sense for it to be pronounced the way you said it, since it makes the "hoodlum" pun make more sense. Maybe the Origins pronunciation is a retcon?

[@Azariachan]

I really wanted to comment this same exact thing on his Rayman 3 video. But yeah, they fucked it up in the US version of the game so it's understandable he'd pronounce it that way. It's supposed to be "loom", not "lum".

[@ZoeBeingLPS]

When you mentioned the whole piranha part as to why Rayman barely swims in any levels, I thought you also knew from some certain parts in the fairy glade, there's these large pipes pouring out gunk. My sister and my nephew often thought that it's not just the water being infested with piranhas, but also because the water is contaminated with poisonous gunk.

[@max-rdj9741]

Very surprised there was no mention of Rayman Revolution (PS2 version)! Best version of the game by far in my opinion.

[@Mishiman]

Did you even watch the video? He did mention revolution in the first 3 minutes.

[@max-rdj9741]

Well, call me blind, I don't see it!

[@Mishiman]

Max-RDJ 3:40

[@max-rdj9741]

Not in the first 3 minutes, is it then? ;)

[@requiem6465]

This was THE 3D platformer of my childhood.

[@Semeanog]

Yeah well… eh sausage

[@SarahWestCrazyTaxiQueen]

mine too

[@elin111]

Even the butchered PS1 version is great. And honestly, if there's on level I'm glad they shortened in the PS1 version, it's the Sanctuary of Fire. The level itself is good but it's too long in the normal version.

[@RazzleDazzle024]

I grew up this game on the ps1 and it got me into gaming. And i loved the voice acting

[@MRWINDYMETHANE]

As painful as it is for me to say this, the graphics in Rayman 2 (I also have it on Dreamcast) haven't aged very well, when played on the high definition television.

[@FiveFoxesInATrenchcoat]

Brennan Martinez They're not great (Ly's face is flatter than a pancake) but I've seen worse looking games from that era. At least the faces don't fade in and out of the screen (I'm looking at you, Mario Party!)

[@RowBlanka]

Brennan Martinez u gotta play rayman revolution then

[@badwrongfun5541]

Did you play it using a VGA cable/box? Because most Dreamcast games (including Rayman 2) support 480p (double the regular resolution) via VGA. So Row's actually wrong because the Dreamcast version can be higher rez than the PS2 one.

[@TheGingerburger]

Rayman 2 on N64 was the first game I was bought when I was 7 years old along with Goldeneye and fighter's destiny

[@turtleanton6539]

Loooool

[@nostalgiaworks5999]

Rayman should go back to the gameplay of 2 and 3. I'm tired of this 2D crap that most games these days are pulling off.

[@MythlyInari]

"They added voice acting, but removed half of the game." Yeah, wow, uh, my childhood had Rayman 2 for the PS1. Until I saw this video, I never knew I only played half of one of my favorite games as a kid.

[@darklordgig4885]

Ah yes I remember this game ^^. I remember one day when my dad took me and my brother to the grocery store, and we saw this game in a box with rayman 3 and rayman arena. My dad was very impressed with our behaver at the store so he decided to purchase those three games for our PC. This game defined my child hood, shame that I can't run it on my pc anymore due to the computer being to new. Glad that they have the revolution version on the PlaySation store so I might get that.

[@justasinglesummon3912]

Just found your channel and I'm now really enjoying your reviews, so thanks very much for these videos

[@kingjonny394]

this is my favorite rayman, i hope we get more 3D rayman in future. i swear no one talks about this that much and it makes me sad

[@blockomaniac]

This, rayman 3, and zapper were all my childhood

[@ArksDigital]

What a time to be alive when Kirby Forgotten Land exists

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

Glad I got this on the DC too. Can't wait for your next review Nitro.

[@wiardzijlstra5905]

5:30 That's a cool mom!