Considering this is a 3D platformer from '99, I really wasn't expecting much and if anything was ready to give it a good go before giving up
Instead I got one of the most unexpected joyful games I've played in a while! While the original Rayman clearly had a world in mind, it was plagued with old 2D platformer tropes that felt uninspired. This world was clearly created for the 3D and has fared far better to time.
While the game isn't perfect, with camera issues and not-so-stellar combat, the levels and variety of gameplay more than makes up for it. I never felt like the game was repeating itself, the minimum collectible requirements for each level weren't high at all, all topped with the perfect length of the game (7ish hours) made for a fun retro experience.
I've got to mention though, without spoilers, if I failed the boss fight once or twice more I might have dropped this rating - introducing a new, disorienting mechanic to be the main part of the final fight is a very odd choice
Instead I got one of the most unexpected joyful games I've played in a while! While the original Rayman clearly had a world in mind, it was plagued with old 2D platformer tropes that felt uninspired. This world was clearly created for the 3D and has fared far better to time.
While the game isn't perfect, with camera issues and not-so-stellar combat, the levels and variety of gameplay more than makes up for it. I never felt like the game was repeating itself, the minimum collectible requirements for each level weren't high at all, all topped with the perfect length of the game (7ish hours) made for a fun retro experience.
I've got to mention though, without spoilers, if I failed the boss fight once or twice more I might have dropped this rating - introducing a new, disorienting mechanic to be the main part of the final fight is a very odd choice