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Requires 3-D Graphics Card

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 37
Date: December 04, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Since I have a new pc with gobs of capabilites, it did not occur to me to search around for system requirements for the Rayman 2 game. Pretty dissapointed to find out I would need another $100 investiment to play the game. It'll will be returned unopened.

Couldn't get it to run-no technical support

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: November 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Rayman 2 requires a more sophisticated video card than my year old computer has,(although I've never had problems with any other program) but when I e-mailed the technical support address several times to try to work out the problem, I received no response. My stepdaughter tried to get it to run on her even newer computer, but found it froze up every time. Disappointed and dissatisfied.

The Tradgity That Is "Rayman 2: The Great Escape."

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 11
Date: September 12, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Now let me tell you straight that Rayman is one of the best games I have ever played! With wonderous worlds, challenging levels, and memorable charicters make it a game to be hold! That where Rayman 2 comes in. Gone are all the great stuff I mentioned above, clearly a fatele mistake on Ubi Soft's part. We have none of the returning cast (Except for Rayman of course), choppy 3D graphics (A lot of the graphics look like they were painted on the game), and very little challenge makes this a tradgity! I've had this game for little over three days and have unlocked all the secrets AND beat the game!!! The first had me playing for months. And when I was finished with it I shed a tear of joy and said: "Now THAT was a game!" I'm still wondering how this can be called a sequal, it's terrible! I'm truly offended by this game! All those who praise this game have probibly never played the first game! I beg of all those who read this reveiw, please play the first game first to see what Rayman truly has to offer you! This game is just a wasted game. I hope Ubi Soft wises up with Rayman 3 or I'll just have to shelf the game as "A game that got killed, when turned to 3D." Boo, hoo!!!

Great gameplay, but lousy structure

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 6 / 9
Date: March 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game on many levels - but has a terrible structure for all but the most hardcore of time-losing gamers. The big problem with this game is that you can only save at the end of levels - and some are massive. So your only options are to either play through the entire level (some take hours), or quit part of the way through and start over at a later date. If you don't have lots of time to dedicate to this game, then you should steer clear. The sanctuary of lava, for example, requires at least 2 hours to clear properly - and remember NO SAVING! It's too bad that such a wonderful game has such a fatal flaw.

Great Platform Game For The Family

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: February 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Journey with Rayman as he ventures through more than 40 different levels ranging from mini several minute bursts to hour long conquests filled with marvelous, graphical scenery that will leave you breath taken and wanting another serving. With bonus levels, great music that put you into the mood of the game, and great accomplishments to meet, the game could be viewed as one of the best platform games ever created.

Of course there is a bad side to this of course. The game's camera angles can be confusing and uncooperative many times. Having a gamepad is almost a must-have for the full enjoyment of the game unless you really get use to the keyboard controlls, which is not that hard but tricky, or you're up for a lot of wrist pains trying to maneuver Rayman successfully. The main downside, for most players, is the save option, which is very strick, but isn't as bad if you think about the save points during each level in the level. Oh yeah, the controls can't be changed!

But other than that, this is a game in which every player should experience one time or another.

Excellent Graphics, Good Story, Better than Mario 64

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

First, the graphics are the best I've seen. There is actual mist above the water in the marshes and waterfalls. The ponds ebb and flow, the clouds roll by with a distinct realism, and the streams flow realistically, as do the bubbles and splashes. Shadows are realistically placed. The con to this game, if any, is the sometimes uncooperative camera, and the predetermined save points. Although, playing the levels more than once is enjoyable. I have 128mb ram, a tnt2 video card, a 40x cd rom, and digital sound card, with pIII 500mhz processor. runs perfect, no glitches.

This game rules!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: April 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Buy Rayman 2. It is the best PC platform game and is better than any N64 platformer. It is fun to play and its graphics are great.

Excellent adventure for everyone!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: February 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Hello Rayman!

Don't be fooled about the "for everyone" label on this game. This is not only a truly amazing work of art, graphically speaking, but also one of the best 3D arcade games out there on PC.

Character animations are done in superb quality, with a lot of details in conveying emotions with the animated bodies. The environments are also crafted well, with excellent architecture that never makes you feel that you are running through a maze.

Music is also a strong aspect of this game and is well delivered. And sound effect is used with great effect.

There are two points that must be noted. First, this game is very hard. I know a friend who downloaded a patch to make Rayman invincible... and he still couldn't finish it. Also, there is no in-game save-game feature. You can only save after a level. Although most levels are "bite size" so you don't lose much progress if you lose, there are numerous occasions that a particularly difficult scenario would require you to march through the same terrain again, and again, and again.

The PC version is different from others is that it features 5 languages, but no voice-overs. Voices are done in the same way as the people in "The Sims" or the adults in Charlie Brown shows.

It is an excellent game for kids who are looking for fun, and for young adults who want to switch from the usual First-Person shooter games.

Fabulous and engaging game - You don't want to stop!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: January 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I enjoyed Rayman when he was just a side-scroller, but WOW - what a difference in 3D! This is not just a game for kids (either that or I'm a lame adult) because its NOT easy! The game challenges you to find different paths, tools and tricks to get the cages and lums. I am not in love with all the camera angle work, but for a major jump to 3D, I'm very impressed! I'd recommend this game to any gamer that just wants to have fun - children and adults alike, it becomes very addicting!

Have a Blast Adventure!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: December 16, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Amazing! Super! Thrilling! Are the first 3 words that come to my mind in just a few seconds. I enjoyed the graphics and the pace of the game, its not slow and it is not too fast. And I like the fact that there is a combination of different adventures, challenges and themes. The different amazingly colorfull worlds are all unique and beautiful. You have got to try this game out, its worth it to the last penny. I am glad that some developers still create games such as Rayman 2, with no violence and rage, but colorful, nice, warm and adventurous fun where the whole family and their friends can enjoy.

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