The Rise & Fall of Rayman | Ubisoft's Limbless Wonder Deserves Better

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Remember when Rayman used to be a series that was worth caring about because his games were amazing? Well, Ubisoft doesn't! Today, let's go deep in the fault, and talk about just why and how Rayman has risen and fallen as many times as he has!
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[@brianvaira486]

I've just noticed that the Rayman franchise has some similarities to how Nintendo treats Donkey Kong. They start out with a trilogy, with the third game having a mixed reception. A really weird CGI TV series. A bunch of weird spinoffs of varying quality. Two beloved revival games. And then nothing ever since. Edit: and they are both DLC characters in Mario + Rabbids.

[@UltraXPGaming_YT]

Wow nice comparison

[@cris3760]

@Richard Lucena What is the spin-off series of donkey kong?

[@ericwijaya2119]

I mean unless you count the Mario and Rabbids DK DLC yeah DK has been dormant for years lol

[@brianvaira486]

@@cris3760 mario technically. Mario's first appearance was in the original Donkey Kong arcade game.

[@yasuk9159]

@@cris3760 The bongo game on the gamecube and being the main antagonist on these ds mario vs dk mini land puzzle games (which are personally speaking really good and fun to play). Besides that only been seen as a guest character in party games like mario party, mario golf, mario vs sonic olympic games etc.

[@solidskullz5736]

I haven’t played many Rayman games but I definitely appreciate the series. They were Ubisoft’s mario at one point and now they can’t even be I bothered to celebrate his anniversary, pretty sad

[@AscendedEmperor]

@Really Ratio + Nobody Cares + Touch Grass + Didn't Ask + Take a shower

[@IamaPERSON]

@Really you’re disgusting, forcing religion on us

[@Du-yw1pz]

it honeslty is. Hell not to mention he literally started the company out with his first game! You'd think Ubisoft would atleast remember or keep up with their mascot that started them out

[@1-Up87]

I feel like a big problem is that it was the spawn of Ubisoft MONTPELLIER, who were the bigger guys back then compared to Ubisoft MONTREAL. But then Montreal got big with like Assassins creed, Far cry, Watch Dogs,... and I guess Ubisoft just focused more on those franchises rather than Montpellier...

[@Nay089]

@@Du-yw1pz Rayman was not the first Ubisoft game

[@omarolmosstudios7060]

Captain lazerhawk: a blood dragon remix did something to him alright

[@k00_ma]

what brawlhalla does to a mf

[@Koroth0]

@@k00_maFR‼️

[@EJMM209]

R A M O N >:)

[@user-vn5oe9dh1l]

Yeah but he is now a drug addicted hero gone wrong

[@justineckard5399]

When I worked at GameStop back in the day, when people came in for modern warfare I would push rayman origins so hard. I swear I must have sold 100 copies alone. And 90% of the people who I recommended it to said they loved it. Ubisoft owes me royalties. 😂

[@wolframvonstein4526]

This is awesome, thank you for your service!

[@trunguss]

That sorta reminds me of when I was at ebgames, some kid wanted what I can only assume was GTA, CoD or something. His father was pressing the kid to get something else and pointed to Origins on the shelf. I remember getting offended when the kid said it was a BABY game. I chimed in and tried to convince the kid with his father. Can't remember if the kid decided to grab it though.

[@philsurtees]

One of my favourite games. I just bought Legends YET AGAIN for my Switch OLED...

[@DoubleADubstep]

Legend

[@slm3409]

chad + based i got the double pack for xbox 360 when i was 7 years old wich has rayman origins and legends

[@LollinoDamb64]

He actually did it. He talked about more Rayman games than the guy that wears a Rayman hoodie (Nitro Rad)

[@HenryAnzzplayer]

Than*

[@LollinoDamb64]

@@HenryAnzzplayer damn it

[@mastertjt56]

Nitro Rad is meh imo, barely talks about the games he mentions

[@Nov-5062]

But he did it way hastier and more shallow than Nitro did.

[@Vulpas]

That's the most early 90's name.

[@MisterVercetti]

There was a quote somewhere, I forgot where it was from, but they really did put it perfectly: Rayman Origins is one of the best Sonic games ever made.

[@Vulpas]

Huh, the engine really could be modified to work well as a Sonic game, actually...

[@SweaterSwagg]

Origins has its own identity. Perhaps the slopes/wall running and freeing the little creatures gave people grounds for comparison. 2D Sonic and Rayman Origins/Legends play nothing alike though.

[@JmMateo933]

@@SweaterSwagg yeah

[@PyroLink06]

I remember seeing it too, it's true

[@amistake3010]

No that is Sonic 06

[@user-rk2xi7iw9k]

The last two rayman games show that Ubisoft are still capable of creating masterpieces, but sadly the gaming community would rather buy a rehashed AC or Far cry.

[@Freelancer837]

Tbf, there's a fair amount of time between these last two Rayman games and the newer AC and Far Cry games. Like, at this point, the Mario + Rabbids games are literally the only good thing Ubisoft is still putting out at this point, and those games are exclusive to Switch

[@Juanhernandez-zx7kt]

@@Freelancer837 oh the irony.

[@joeltheowl3299]

Correction: Michel Ancel WAS able to get Ubisoft to create masterpieces. Now that he's left the company I have no hope that Ubisoft has the talent for it and seeing the reports behind the scenes of Beyond Good and Evil 2 that fact unfortunately becomes even more clear.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

they aren't really masterpieces just another games

[@TheDr502]

@@joeltheowl3299 LOL I forget that Beyond Good & Evil 2 was being worked on. Don't worry, though. With Ancel gone, it's a dead project for sure. I'm ready for someone to prove me wrong.

[@a.liguria2698]

Well, now Rayman is gonna be part of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, through DLC. That's literally the most high profile thing that happened to him since Legends.

[@BasicNerdGuy]

Ik it's exciting. I'm hoping this is Ubisoft testing the waters to see if people want more Rayman games (Spoiler: we do)

[@a.liguria2698]

@@BasicNerdGuy Yeah, let's hope!👍 I personally would buy on the spot any iteration of Rayman 2 on the Switch for example.

[@Dr.JonathanCrane]

but without mario...

[@gamerman9548]

But there's one thing that's disappointing about the RayMan one is he will not be teaming up with Mario and Luigi and instead he has to team up with Rabbid Mario and that shit ass Rabbid Peach WHY DOES RABBID PEACH ALWAYS GET ALL THE ATTENTION?!?!

[@basilofgoodwishes4138]

@@gamerman9548 Rabbid Peach is a girlboss like her idol Peach, she can do anything!

[@TerrorOfTalos]

Just wanted to say Rayman Origins and Legends are some of the most beautiful, polished and fun 2D platformers ever made.

[@gamestation2690]

If I want both Rayman Origins and Legends on the same system, which would you recommend the most?

[@gamestation2690]

@MaestroClumsyLoser The truth is, I already have both games on PS3. I don't know if that's good enough.

[@jangospencer3906]

I'll say! I actually still have those games! 😃

[@Catmanno]

So true bestie

[@JeffreyThrash]

I think I've finally remembered why I haven't been enjoying Sonic or even Mario 2D platformers since Origins. Both games feel kind of stiff compared to Rayman Origin and Legends' smooth-as-butter controls, although Super Mario Odyssey did a pretty great job translating that sense of "flow" to 3D. Rayman Origins is the best modern Sonic game so far in all but name. Fight me.

[@jonah5205]

"we're gonna be pulling franchises out of the graveyard this year" i can't wait for the AntDude video on the Croc franchise

[@cassidyszewczyk5029]

I would have said Klonoa if it wasn't for the revival. NiGHTS would be a pretty good one too.

[@plasticsoya]

Rayman recently had a small rise again, with the Captain Laserhawk animated show. Ramon...

[@Declan_ChristoTube_VA]

I have a serious soft spot for Rayman 3. Absolutely made me fall in love with the franchise with the tone of humour it brought. Just give us the Rayman 4 we were promised!

[@AlastorAltruistGaming]

Unfortunately, I think Rayman Legends is the new Rayman 4; UbiSoft just completely screwed Rayman over, and in doing so, favoured Assassin’s Creed instead. What a kick in the frickin’ balls!

[@KingdomHeartsBrawler]

"See you in Rayman 4!" Still waiting, Murfy...

[@TheFnFan]

@@AlastorAltruistGaming my balls hurt from the kick on the balls Ubisoft did to rayman fans

[@chesspunk489]

The only thing that I didn't like about Rayman 3 was the final boss. I didn't like the part where you are jumping from rock to rock, but only one path will get you out alive.

[@ashyoshicharizard3949]

@@chesspunk489 what about the horrible machine?

[@hewhoentertains4859]

It’s not easy being a Rayman fan, he recieved the most glorious gaming resurrection in 2011 only to ”die” some years later, seems the only thing that can keep him alive until Ubisoft does something with the IP are the fans and KZbinrs like you who make videos about him, so thank you, it’s awesome to see rather large channels talk about Rayman suddently. I love all the main Rayman games, and i really do like some of the spinoffs, even though i haven’t played them all yet. Both Rayman 3 and Origins/Legends are within my top 10 games. Nowdays, Leaks keep popping up of the cancelled Rayman 4, and, oh what could have been. I suppose you could make a collection of the mobile games and port them to consoles/PC. There’s a guy at Ubisoft by the name Davide Soliani, who directed the Mario Rabbids games and the GBC Rayman and he really cares about the character, i could see him taking the reins of Rayman now that Michel Ancel is retired. I hope Maybe he can resurrect Rayman 4 some day!

[@leoultimaupgraded9914]

Honestly me too, that game looks super gritty and dark with a lot of edgy but still really cool, I love the intial idea for the Rabbids being that they weren’t goofy bunny things and more creepy monster like things, almost like a parody of the meme of them taking over the world with them actually taking over the world. I hope that idea gets revived one day, with Ubisoft bought up who knows? It might happen

[@JmKrokY]

Yeah

[@rosyhvideo2587]

One of the best platformers of all time, played those music levels in Rayman legends, they were honestly so great! 👍 ❤️

[@hugorp245]

Samee

[@Vulpas]

Imagine how Child of Light fans feel.

[@blueblur98]

Funny story: That original Rayman 4 platformer prototype where you beat up the Rabbids? Yeah, a _vast_ majority of the code for that still exists in the retail version of Rayman Raving Rabbids. The transition from platformer to party game happened really late in development, so in order to get it out in time to be a launch title for the Wii they recycled the code of the platformer project in various mini games and the colosseum hub world, but just disabled certain functions that would let the player move Rayman around freely. For example: A major feature of the game was going to give Rayman the ability to ride and control various different creatures. In the final game, there's a mini game where you pick up pigs and drop them off while riding a bat. The code for that game is just the code for a bat Rayman would have been able to ride in the prototype, just with the dismount button disabled. It's actually possible to reconstruct a remarkably functional and playable version of the originally-intended platforming gameplay just using all of the code leftovers in the final game.

[@trunguss]

Interesting.

[@Mike14264]

Man... It's literally the game that almost was. Y'know, doesn't that mean the game, technically, could be tweaked to become a platformer? Like, it would need entire new level designs, no doubt about it, but with the base code being nearly all in there, it would be theoretically possible, right?

[@fortecyveria769]

So... Has anyone done the obvious thing yet? Are there any Rayman Raving Rabbids mod that reconstruct "Rayman 4" from the already existing code?

[@blueblur98]

@@fortecyveria769 There is a mod like that, called the Prototype Restoration Mod. I think KZbin hides comments with links so I can't put a direct link here, but you can just search for it and it will show up.

[@Mike14264]

@@fortecyveria769 my questions exactly!

[@jaketaller8567]

Good new everyone, Rayman recently got announced as a DLC character for Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, so maybe there’s still a chance for our limbless friend yet.

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

the fact the main character of the franchise is added through dlc is so fucking weird lmao

[@dailyfactswithjack8622]

yeaaaaah boiiiiii

[@papersackstudios2801]

They gave him guns now!

[@BigK13372]

Twice even.

[@Quilavis]

One more thing to add to the list of weird decisions Ubisoft made with this franchise The PC Ports of Rayman Legends had their servers shut down, making the challenge levels inaccessible, which would be fine until you find out that ONLY the PC servers were shut down, and that the achievements behind the challenges weren't removed Another weird one is for the port of Rayman 3 (yeah there is a port of Rayman 3 on PC) They didn't update said port at all, it isn't the Rayman 3 HD version, its a port of the PS2/GC version, but for PC. And this port is an absolute mess, it's stuck on a 4:3 aspect ratio, the game doesn't detect higher resolutions (meaning you get stuck on a very low resolution), it doesn't detect controllers (meaning that it's only playable on KBM, and mapping that is also really cumbersome), and you are forced to play fullscreen It's really weird how Ubisoft treats this franchise on some platforms

[@python_l5367]

And the only way to get Rayman 2 on Steam was to preorder Rayman Origin. Yes, that game is locked behind a preorder bonus.

[@JeffreyThrash]

Aw great, I thought it was just Japanese publishers like Bandai Namco and SEGA that struggle to make even the most basic and functional PC ports of console games half the time. You know how everybody's really sad and frustrated that the chip shortage and NFTs have basically made it impossible to get a graphics card made in the last 15 years without buying an entire non-upgradeable laptop? Don't be sad and frustrated. I paid way too much for my RTX 3060 laptop that I don't play games on majority of the time because my favorite console franchises apparently rarely, if ever have decent Steam ports. I pretty much only use the fullest potential of my graphics card every 6 months or so to render a sculpt made in Blender, and even then I've had no trouble using even the real-time Eevee render engine on a decade-old laptop that used to belong to my Mom and has no dedicated graphics card at all. All it does it speed up path-traced Cycles renders a bit, but not to the point where I get the much-coveted "real time raytracing." Don't listen to the "PC Master Race." All the computational power in the world won't make an incompetent PC port any better than even the Switch version of a popular console game...

[@W0lfenstrike]

To be fair, Rayman 3 on PC actually came out at the same time as the console versions, OF COURSE it's stuck in 4:3 aspect ratio, because it was the norm at the time! Fortunately, there are fan patches (like Better Rayman 3) that address many of the issues you listed, like actual support for Xinput devices (Xbox controllers), proper 16:9 aspect ratio, higher resolutions, MANY bug fixes and even proper HD texture packs! So yeah, Rayman 3 on PC is kinda busted, but with fan patches, it can become the best version available!

[@Tuschi17]

@@python_l5367 I didn't even know that. That's a real shame. At least it's available on GOG.

[@Spewa-em8cm]

Another weird one, the PC release of Rayman Origins uses really low quality FMVs of the Xbox 360 version for the cutscenes, instead of them playing out in real time like the console versions.

[@HypeVoiceActing]

I'd be lying if I said I grew up on Rayman (Hoodlum Havoc and Origins were my gateway games). But Rayman, both the character and franchise, are filled with so much charm and creativity that it's honestly infuriating that Ubisoft hates supporting it as much as they do.

[@mr.faramund2609]

WELL LOOKIE AT WHO'S HERE , Hi Hype!!! Seriously though! I grew up on Origins only because that's all I had, but was obsessed with Legends and Rayman 3, Ubisoft totally just hooked the dude to a truck plowing through a junkyard filled with awful Rabbids merch at a slow, agonizing 5 MPH, dropped him into the paradise of Origins and Legends, then shot him. Poor Rayman

[@GaenBleid]

AND THEN CAPTAIN LASERHAWK HAPPENED

[@maximusprime6768]

My god, Rayman 2 was so good. Visually and theme wise it was so surreal, I still vividly remember that game to this day.

[@AnArmoredMarch]

It was my favorite game when I was a kid. I always hated that I still havent found anyone who *also* loved that game as a kid

[@JoakimOtamaa]

It's so good! It got creepy out of nowhere (THOSE SPIDERS MY LAAWD!) and that music with them and Tomb of the Ancients. Also, the boss music for Razorbeard still kicks ass.

[@CitySwimmah]

I still sometimes start that game up on an emulator on my 30's. I loved it so much as a kid that the nostalgia is overwhelming

[@andrealopriore9062]

I still treasure my copies of Rayman 2 for Dreamcast and its "remake" Rayman Revolution for PS2.

[@jorgschnitzler9066]

Rayman 2 is a wonderful outstanding game-i really love it-its for the hall of fame!

[@OfficialTCK]

Just like how Rayman 2 took the gameplay of the original and redefined it, I can easily see a 3D Rayman 4 learning from the UbiArt games and making an even more in-depth 3D platformer using those games' platforming innovations. There's definitely people at Ubisoft who'd love to work on something like that but for some reason Ubisoft is prepared to continue dying on the hill of Rayman being a franchise they can't put any faith in, which is nonsensical especially now during the resurgence of classic platforming mascots. Ubisoft are missing out on a massive opportunity right now.

[@smaguy64]

Ubisoft is still high on Assassin's Creed, they probably didn't see Rayman as a priority

[@Akirasip]

They don't want to bring players fun. They want to rake in the money. This shouldn't be surprising, but it apparently is...

[@max-rdj9741]

They're chasing the money. I feel like they've bled the open world thing dry now but will only return to Rayman once their other franchises stop giving them good profit margins. I just worry that it'll be a cash grab with "Rayman 4" slapped on it, which is arguably worst than nothing.

[@AllStarKingD]

The aesthetics of Rayman 3 is just excellent. It truly feels like a dream. Just gorgeous.

[@viktorthevictor6240]

That game had soul man

[@Harrison1875]

The music was amazing too

[@TheRealBOBlibob]

I have had so many dreams take place in what looks like a level from Rayman 2 and 3

[@elliotkouame3849]

Nailed it

[@jordancromwell]

Thats exactly what the game felt like to me when I first played the demo years ago as a kid. Great memories

[@ScratonMusicOfficial]

A new Rayman game in the exact hand drawn graphical style of Rayman 1 would be the most gorgeous comeback to date. Really wish to see it rebooted at some point. This style has been barely explored and i don't know any game with such beautiful art design. 3D can be translated pretty well especially nowadays with the tech getting better, but 2D just has that timeless feel you can't ever shake off. Thanks for covering this!

[@loudybullet5262]

No, we've had enough 2D with Origin and Legend. Let's go back to the Rayman 2/3 era, the golden era !

[@chidaluokoro9104]

The 3d rayman games are more fun

[@WH250398]

Origins is exactly that. I think a 3d Rayman game would be a better idea for a comeback.

[@JmMateo933]

Ok

[@JmMateo933]

@@WH250398 yeah

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

This reminds me of a time when Capcom stopped making Mega Man games after Keiji Inafune’s departure from the company. Rayman feels like a similar situation

[@mrpingasman3079]

Oh rayman… responsible for 3 of my favorite games of all time, and then just completely disappeared. Rayman 2 and Origins were my childhood and legends was my first game I competed 100%. The beta versions of Rayman Origins and Rayman 2 always fascinated me when I was young and is what got me interested in early versions of games I love. I can’t say how much I adore and miss this little thingimajig

[@spingotgoomer3224]

I remember loving Rayman Raving Rabbids on GBA when I was younger, never thought I'd ever hear anyone talk about its existence and how it was the closest we ever really got to Rayman 4

[@dynamon911nz]

pairing both versions in a nutshell feel like " here your rayman 4"

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

Yup the GBA Rayman Raving Rabbids was awesome. Loved that game

[@KrolPawi]

I want to remind everyone that rayman is also one of the few series sucesfully moved to smartphones that were actually pretty good and not a total disaster(not sure about sales though).

[@rebecca_rh]

Time to meet… *Ramon.*

[@jalencurtis7222]

Maybe its just me, But I felt like the musical segments of Legends were a really nice pay off in terms of level completion. Even today, the only reason I go back to playing Legends at all is purely for the musical levels.

[@beansael2454]

Yes they are one of the reasons I keep Legends around

[@PipeGuy64Bit]

Imo they were the only good parts of Legends. The actual levels just don't quite feel right compared to Origins.

[@Josuh]

@@PipeGuy64Bit Maybe, but Legends improved some mechanics (Keeping your speed with the air-kick, enemies instantly popping instead of having to kill them twice when they turn into ballons, etc...) and ported over TONS of levels from Origins, maybe it's the lack of electoons or the fairies

[@Josuh]

However, in Legends everything is connected through the paintings, it does feel more limited in comparison to Origins, not to mention how Origins had a few more NPC's that also made the world feel more lively, i think, Legends lacks the personality from Origins (THEY ALSO REMOVED THE EYE FROM THE RUNNING CHEST, THAT'S UNFORGIVABLE)

[@lordowl3533]

Legends isn't that bad, but I beat it super quick. Like my only complaint is it felt rather small

[@shonenbois]

Rayman origins and legends are one of those games that set the standard for how I saw 2D platformers: Fast, Fair in Difficulty, and overall fun. I’m really glad I got to play Rayman 3 last year Bc that’s just a Chill/fun platformer and with a masterfully soundtrack like origins and Legends. I hope Ubisoft brings back this Limbless Hero in the future.

[@moosesues8887]

Zoro in banner!

[@Vulpas]

They were a little tough, but doable.

[@redt3788]

You know there is a Netflix TV show called Laserhawk that was sponsored by Ubisoft and it's got Rayman on it only he's not the Rayman we all know and love

[@The_InsideJoke]

I love him more now.

[@redt3788]

@@The_InsideJoke good for you buddy

[@sonicsage243]

Antdude recently they just announced DLC for Mario+rabbids sparks of hope that has rayman

[@FoxxNoodles]

The funniest thing is Rayman in Brawlhalla is actually really good, like super good. In the most recent meta of the game, he is insane.

[@Dashx64]

Rayman Origins is a masterpiece. Best damn platformer ive ever played, Legends was amazing too. We need a sequel to legends

[@Dezlite]

Origins is amazing, I agree. A proper return to the franchise. I always listen to the soundtrack of this game it's way too good.

[@lithunoisan]

What’s amazing is that even though a bunch of songs in Origins are just different versions of each other, they all sound unique and are awesome.

[@Dylan_-tu7zk]

The reason for why you’ll usually only get 2 stars in Rayman 3 is because most areas have hidden rooms with tons of gems in them (and pretty cool Easter eggs on top of that).

[@acecond9054]

Gloo Gloo Gloo is a masterpiece.

[@tacoman422]

I think I'm more Team Legends personally, I found the more varied level design throughout the game made it a bit stronger, while the latter half of Origins just felt like overly difficult remixes of the first half. Though, Origins did have the better endgame.

[@MrOofio64]

Plus Legends has those great music levels. My favourite is Grannie's World Tour.

[@atomikaI]

eh, i’ve always preferred origins rather than legends but i can definitely see why some people prefer one or the other. I think for me it boils down to how the levels are actually organised, Origins felt like one big adventure with all of the worlds tying in to each other and the satisfaction of getting more and more powerful with each world due to unlocking more abilities. Legends at times felt like i was playing a minigame collection or something, especially with the invasion levels and the murphy levels. No world really has anything to do with the rest of the game and as someone who played Legends on WiiU, the murphy levels are genuinely dreadful.

[@tacoman422]

@@atomikaI I honestly thought he Murphy levels were fun, if you're playing with a friend at least, in the Wii U version.

[@JmMateo933]

I like Rayman 1 😶

[@Christopher-md7tf]

To me, Legends is just a better version of Origins.

[@BlinksAwakening]

It really seemed with Origins and then Legends that they were ready to take Rayman seriously and that he was about to have a Renaissance and not leave the gaming zeitgeist. Yet that was it, after Legends, we haven't seen anything since for the series.

[@jakabshaw4127]

Take a look at Captain Lazerhawk: a Blood Dragon remix if you like Rayman

[@Mystic04]

Rayman Is back!

[@redhotsonic]

The first Rayman is always my favourite. I'm terrible at it and never completed it but the music and especially the art is soooooo good. Definitely one of the best looking 2D games out there. And Rayman 2, I recently purchased on the Dreamcast which supports 480p (anamorphic) wide-screen! Again, looks real good.

[@crinklyonion1410]

It’s ok, nobody was good at Rayman 1.

[@emmanuelmondesir1314]

Rayman is known to be difficult.

[@flameonoodle1172]

Absolutely give Redemption a try! It's everything great about the original without all the BS. There's widescreen support, multiple difficulties, an entire new world, and an actually engaging final boss! And best part is that it's completely free on Gamejolt! Might not be a bad idea to get it before it gets into legal drama.

[@JeffreyThrash]

@@flameonoodle1172 I'm pretty sure Rayman Redemption has been on GameJolt for at least two years now. If Ubisoft cared about Rayman even a little bit, they would have long taken it down by now. I think it will be fine.

[@Knuxfan24]

& you wonder why you didn't know what was going on in that game lad :P

[@1BlueYoshi]

Rayman Arena is really underrated imo. I think to this day a racing game where the racers are on foot is an underexplored concept

[@broncharis]

It's *Ramon* now

[@Big-Chungus21]

You mentioned the creepyness of rayman 2 for a second, and i want to mention that i both loved this game and was scared of it as a kid. The monster thing with the hat and one eye especially scared me. Also id like for origins to be ported to switch and other consoles at some point

[@insan0mity]

It sorta did with back to origins levels in legends (which got a switch port) but yeah origins port would be cool

[@user-vn5oe9dh1l]

You mean Jano?!?

[@Big-Chungus21]

@@user-vn5oe9dh1l Thats the one.

[@Expresso52]

I love this series so much. Every main game has it's own unique feel to it(except for the similar Origins and Legends) while still adhering to the whimsical fantasy theme and having tons of personality and charm put into them. I really hope Rayman makes a proper comeback sometime soon

[@nickk3077]

I played the 3DS version of Rayman 2 recently and it was so disappointing. The 3DS is fairly modern and had some amazing remakes like the Zelda remakes and Star Fox! This was so bad, and it didn't even feel finished! Rayman 2 deserved better. At the very least, it gave me a new profound appreciation for other 3DS remakes/ports like Captian Toad, Luigi's Mansion, and Hyrule Warriors.

[@hanakoisbestgirl4752]

I just 100%d 2 on the 3ds a couple days ago and my god was it saddening. Audio bugs galore, half the time the music wasn't there or your shots were silent. The gameplay was relatively the same but the feeling of it was gone.

[@oscarzxn4067]

Hyrule Warriors on New 3DS at least

[@UncleMato]

Well we got new rayman content didn’t expect him to swear

[@lelandatkinson5470]

At least now, Ubisoft has revived Rayman for the upcoming DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

[@matthewluebbering7180]

Anyone here after watching captain laserhawk?

[@swoopsack3368]

Me

[@mak3x7]

Rayman has a netflix show. He endorses eating cheese made from anthro cow women... seeing how the show milked anthro cobras for energy drinks... I am concerned... even more concerned knowing Rayman called it "damn fine cheese". although the sushi moment makes Rayman motives seem intended.

[@chesecakenjoyer5630]

Just wait till he hears about Captain Laserhawk

[@dylstarling8649]

Philip J. Fry promised me Rayman 4 and I'm still waiting

[@pixellord2370]

Everybody Loves Rayman Except Ubisoft.

[@polycube868]

Ha ha

[@FruitSnackMatt]

Rayman could've been Ubisoft's Mario, but Ubisoft just loves making dumb moves.

[@RudoMike21]

And milking

[@FruitSnackMatt]

@@RudoMike21 AND MILKING they should be farmers instead of game devs

[@RudoMike21]

@@FruitSnackMatt Wrong type of milking but ok

[@spacedoodles]

Omg thank u someone is actually talking about this

[@AlexSilver9]

A small nitpick that still irritates me to this day is that the version of Rayman 1 on 3DS eShop doesn't play the end of level jingle, just has Rayman shout "Yeah!" and that's it. I think it's actually the DSi ware version.

[@mayomeister]

I grew up with Ray man 3 and I think it doesn't get the respect it deserves same with rabbids I get how it's goofy but that's what makes it fun and Ray man 3 had an amazing atmosphere

[@deadlymuffinz]

The music levels in Legends is why I loved it so much. You have to time your actions perfectly to the beat, so you need to memorise the song as well as the actions you need to do (jump, punch, glide...). I constantly replayed these levels, they're quick and so satisfying to play.

[@mediawatcher9225]

And now he’s returning in Mario + rabbits weirdly enough

[@WillieManga]

His most recent appearances were his Laserhawk one where he became an anime edgelord, and surprisingly one I unironically love, and the other was as DLC in Mario and Rabbids 2, where they roast him via the Phantom. But he made peace with the Rabbids, which I really hope means a revitalization of the Rayman series is in order.

[@the3dluxe53]

I love the rhythm levels in Legends. Sure, you play them the exact same way every time but it’s about getting into that groove. It’s addicting.

[@cosmicgem7775]

Rayman Origins is one of my favorite games of all time, I grew up with this series and truly hope it gets the Spyro and Crash remake treatment with every game in one huge packages. I also hope we get Rayman 4, another game like Origins and Legends, Rayman in Mario and Rabids 2, and of course I hope he gets into Super Smash Bros one day. Outstanding video!

[@SERP3NTER]

Same here bro, i just want a remastered or remake, and if it was a remake, i would like it to be well made with updated graphics and new content.

[@WH250398]

Bruh you predicted the Rabbids

[@SERP3NTER]

@@WH250398 i didn't include rabbids,i just said something different.

[@WH250398]

@@SERP3NTER I wasnt replying to you

[@miscellaneoof]

I remember Rayman raving rabbids on the ds. The thing I most remember is that they randomly threw the rabbid cover of ‘Girls just wanna have fun’ as the music for a level

[@CallMeElwis94]

I've been getting so many Rayman recommendations recently, makes me happy community keeps our big nosed hero alive. If only Ubisoft was this caring too, like they used to...

[@dandycrow2821]

A new Rayman animated series has been announced in 2019! The dark lum's name is André by the way, and Rayman 2 was released also on PC.

[@nade5181]

I've been playing Rayman games since I was a little kiddo and man it sucks to see our limbless man in this poor state

[@ChillinWithTheCapuchins]

Man I love Rayman! I really wish this franchise got more love. I've loved every single main line game so much!

[@garfreeek]

I loved legends, especially the music levels. I really hoped we'd get an expansion on that somewhere in the future!

[@Fi___]

Rayman is like, the best series ever-ever!

[@Lowback]

I remember beating the original Rayman when I was a little kid. Definitely one of my greatest gaming accomplishments, that game was merciless!

[@RFieth]

Congrats! The game consistently handed my ass to me when I was a child. I went back years later and completed the game out of mere spite. Haven't touched it since.

[@BlackFalcon269]

As someone who has only played Rayman M/Arena, it was legitimately one of my favourite childhood games, and the music was boss

[@oddy_gg]

NO WAY legends is almost 10 years old... oh god time flows

[@zoanN1Z15]

So glad you talk about Rayman! Rayman 3 on pc was the first game I ever played, so it led a huge impact on me over the time ! I think I beated it maybe 40 times, and I'm never tired of it !

[@justcallmezudo]

Rayman, the hero that should’ve been in smash and instead ended in brawhalla, still one of the best platforming series, rayman origins is my favorite platformer ever, thank the heavens for antdude giving the series the attention that ubisoft doesn’t

[@ecciq]

I meaaaaan most the characters smash added were trash. So much potential and look at what we got. Steve is cool i guess?? Banjo and sora were 10/10 picks. They should of used the opportunity to add the most requested characters from the past 10 years. Such as waluigi or even toad or geno or waddle de or shadow/knuckles/tails .

[@cybernetichype661]

FYI, the main reason he’s in Brawlhalla instead is that Ubisoft bought the devs and property and he served as a promotion for it.

[@justcallmezudo]

@@cybernetichype661 yeah I’m aware, it’s just… I wanna beat Mario as the funny limbless dude

[@TheLudicrousLuv]

@@ecciq sonics moveset is literally s p i n d a s h

[@derrinerrow4369]

Rayman is in Super Smash Flash 2 which is the closest thing we will ever get to him actually being in Smash. He's pretty fun to use!

[@keaton121]

Rayman 3 was the best one. I just loved the atmosphere of the levels. Very dreamlike.

[@KingdomHeartsBrawler]

I still think Rayman 3 has the best art direction in the whole series. It was like the perfect blend of 1 and 2 but with a more Tim Burton-y flair.

[@Takeru9292]

No, Rayman 2 was the best one!

[@ThePreciseClimber]

Agreed. Weird to hear AntDude saying it's just okay. And, ironically, despite Michel Ancel's absence, it felt like the most consistent sequel to a previous game. Rayman 2 basically rebooted the franchise with a completely different world and set of characters. And, sure, I do really like Rayman 2 but that IS odd in retrospect. Rayman 3 might've had a more comedic tone than Rayman 2 but it was still very easy to believe it took place in the same world. Then the original Rayman 4 was also going to feel rather reboot-y. Sure, the Teensies were there but now Rayman was going to have a girlfriend that looked like Slave Leia with his own face? Didn't they got rid of all the Ray-people after Rayman 1? Plus, he was gonna ride realistic animals like an eagle or a spider? Oookay? And then Origins tried using the characters from Rayman 2 and locations from Rayman 1 but kinda forgot to tell a story. I mean, there WAS going to be a proper story, according to behind-the-scenes materials and pre-release trailers and all that - but I guess they just gave up on it?

[@denisn8336]

@@Takeru9292no

[@einbaum411]

Rayman was my first ever game! I love the franchise. Sad to see so little games with him…

[@nintendolife25]

Believe it or not, Rayman 3 is my favorite game among the main series. It’s probably due to the fact it’s the first Rayman game I played because before that, my only exposure to Rayman was that commercial comparing Rayman and a guy named Ray. Still loved Rayman 3 though.

[@magichoodoo5028]

Rayman 3 is amazing!

[@nintendolife25]

@@magichoodoo5028 IKR? Had loads of fun beating the game. :)

[@OkRoomer123-]

I'm in dire need of a Rayman legends sequel

[@Du-yw1pz]

or atleast a Rayman 4

[@YoSoySrRojo]

Hopefully with the Mario and Rabbids DLC Ubisoft will finally acknowledge Rayman again and start to make more games

[@CrocvsGator]

And then Rayman didn't even interact with Mario in the Sparks Of Hope dlc.... And after Captain Lazerhawk, he probably never will

[@Michael_H_Art]

Never expected you to talk about this series but very happy to see it. Rayman was truly my gateway into the world of Video Games and games such as Rayman 3 and Legends are some of my absolute favourite games in the Platforming genre.

[@ShadwSonic]

If you hadn't mentioned Redemption, I 110% would've! And the description is spot on for how freaking good it is! Seriously, if someone has ever enjoyed ANY Rayman game, they NEED to play Redemption!

[@wistfulanthophila9317]

does it function as a replacement for the original? ive trudged through it on GBA and attempted to play it on ps1 but the game just NOSEDIVES after world 2

[@ShadwSonic]

@@wistfulanthophila9317 It has literally everything from every official version and then some. You start with all your moves though, but there's still some backtracking. Not much though.

[@couchpotato5657]

Rayman is really special to me Rayman 2 was one of the first games I ever played, and Origins and Legends got me through a tough time in my childhood If Rayman ever gets a new console platformer game I’ll be more hyped than I’ve ever been

[@JMotion]

When I was a kid, I fell in love with Rayman 3. To this day it's one of my all time favourites. But it's kinda soul crushing to recall my feelings as a kid, watching the credits, and thinking to myself "Oh boy, I sure love this Rayman 3 game. I can't wait to see what happens next!" only for it to never get a true sequel.

[@yummy-pizza]

Rayman legends and origins?

[@evanrutledge-sz4yo]

@@yummy-pizzathink he means a 3D game.

[@ftrwrwbg]

Really wish the original version of the Rabbids had come to pass. That original game seemed so cool. Might’ve kept Rayman on a better path who knows.

[@RamblePrism]

Great video! Also glad to see Rayman Redemption, it's fantastic. *ALSO:* the guy who created Redemption just published his first original game on Steam, Scoop Kick! Would be great if y'all could check that one out too because it's fun as heck : )

[@Koroth0]

This is what brawlhalla and captain lazer hawk does to a man 💀💔💀💔

[@gregzotter6189]

Well...Rayman is back. As...DLC in a Mario and Rabbids game. That's just sad.

[@M.Streamery]

Honestly I can't feel confident that Ubisoft will do something with the character (and I'm not sure I want Ubi at the helm after... recent events)

[@tjh6678]

You're not the only one. The way I see it, Rayman has no future at Ubisoft in it's current form, & even if he did, I couldn't support his titles knowing what I know about Ubisoft's practices. At this rate, Microsoft buying Ubisoft, weeding out the scum of the company, & keeping games multiplatform like what they're doing with Activision would be my preferred course of action.

[@redweegee9443]

What did Ubisoft do?

[@KyleEvra]

@@redweegee9443 Rayman hasn't had a game in years now. That's the problem. Rabbits have cross over games with Mario which is really unfair to Rayman.

[@ElBlocko]

Good memories of Rayman 3. I was very active in the Lums Quest on the old Raymanzone site way back in the day, which was more or less a high score competition with each platform getting its own leaderboard, and I remember being so proud when I hit #1 on the GameCube's board for a while... and then the leaderboard was flooded by people with hacked scores, the Raymanzone site itself was brought down by what I can only assume was another hack, and when it finally returned, Lums Quest was nowhere to be found. Alas...

[@schnader]

I remember playing all 3 mainline games (also M) on my computer as a kid and I was blown away how awesome the hub world of Rayman 2 was. So glad the PC version of the game used the N64 port. Screw those levels where I had to spam the space bar to run faster or something, those still haunt my dreams.

[@vvgirl6173]

Rayman was one of my favourite video games as a kid. I don't know which one exactly, it was on the PS2 in a afterschool club/nursery I went to back in primary school. I freaking loved that game. Because it was a PS2, I couldn't save my progress without one of those Ps2 memory sticks. So every time I'd go play it, I had to start all over again. But I loved it anyway. I think I got the furthest into the game out of everyone in the club. I loved how fluid Rayman moved, like his body parts are constantly swinging but are somehow tied together. When he punched he does a satisfying swing of his hand. Like I said, I don't know which version of Rayman I played, I only remember that it started off in a green area before entering a yellowy desert like area.

[@CrystalOmega]

Really happy you decided to talk about this series, rayman is like one of my favorite franchises with rayman 2 being one of my favorite platformers(I have like every single version of it). I hope we'll get too see a proper console game in the near future, it's been soo long. Also glad too see you back antdude, and this video was really great stuff, possibly one of my favorite vids from you, also gotta say you have a great team working with you. But yeah, great video as always, this video really cheered me up today, and I'm absolutely looking forward to your future stuff in 2022!!! >:3 ❤

[@1-Up87]

So happy someone finally talks about the Rabbids games on Game Boy and DS. I have to agree the way you describe it on GBA doesn't sound really...well good, but I actually loved it and always recommend if anyone talks about the Rabbids. It was also my introduction to them so at least I had a well enough entry to that pest

[@alex_-yz9to]

fun fact, theres one level in raving rabbids gba that actually borks up the graphics if you hit one specific enemy... and it borks it for that entire file FOREVER!

[@tarelinarii]

god man i actually have my old rayman 3 winnie the pooh cartridge and whilst i never was able to finish rayman 3 the heffalumps from rumbly tumbly adventure scared the hell outta me as a kid. crazy to hear it talked about here :’)

[@SkilledAtGames]

I just found this channel and it hits mt nostalgia appetite. I remember playing Rayman origins and epic micky on the wii.

[@amphibiousRV]

Dude, there's just a special feel to AntDude videos that you don't get anywhere else. Thanks for making quality content!

[@alalium7970]

I need my boy ray to come back, he needs so much more love and attention frpm ubisoft I hope in this era of reboots amd remasters rayman gets some love

[@RainingBeanz]

You know, AntDude AND Rayman are criminally underrated!

[@bartowskiofficial]

Brilliant video!I Loved Legends and played an early game as a kid but didn't know all about the history. Thanks!