Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
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Critic Reviews for Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
Even as someone who isn’t the biggest fan of the original Rayman and its penchant for punishment, I still found a lot to love in the 30th Anniversary Edition. The many tweaks and enhancements make it the way to play the original, and the detailed documentary is a great extra on top of it all. It’s just a shame that the party is pooped a bit by the missing soundtrack and some teething problems.
If you’re a super fan of the original game and want every possible version of it, the package totally delivers. But considering how many Rayman games there were, including its sequels and spin-offs, it would have been nice to at least have had Rayman 2 included.
Clearly a passion project for Digital Eclipse and Ubisoft, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is a proper celebration of the limbless platforming icon.
More of an archival project than a remaster or remake then (though I would admittedly *love* to see the original Rayman remade in 4K & 60 FPS with all new, hand drawn Ubi-art assets), Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition nonetheless comes recommended to fans of Ubisoft's forgotten mascot and gaming history. Taken in tandem with the forthcoming release of Rayman Legends Untold, it would certainly appear that Ubisoft has just woken up to the fact that one of the best platforming franchises in decades remains under their stewardship. As it is, Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is a fine, though slightly flawed way, to experience the series' genesis on the gaming platforms of yesteryear, all the while soaking in a veritable bounty of behind the scenes material.
If you're a Rayman purist, this anniversary edition might not satisfy you for the reason I mentioned earlier. However, if you're a die-hard fan who wants to experience the character's origins and development, you're in the right place and can enjoy it on your Xbox.
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We believe the package could have offered more; from more content to a slightly greater value. In the documentary, the Guillemots mention that Rayman is the reason Ubisoft took off as a studio and achieved worldwide fame. Therefore, we think they could have thrown a more epic party; even so, happy birthday, Rayman , you're still a legend.
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