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this game sucks

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 11
Date: June 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i can't believe how crappy this game is. they make it way too hard and the graphics suck. It is also very hard to see. it seems there is no light on at all.Do Not Buy This Game!!!!!

WORST GAME FOR DS!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: June 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

DO NOT GET THIS GAME IT IS STUPID AND BADLY MADE. For one thing there are more glitches than you can even count and the controls are horrible and confusing. Let me just give you an example of the controls, now in most games if you press the up arrow it should make you go up, but in this game you go sideways. I absolutely hate this game. If you are wise you will not get this game.

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1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 28
Date: September 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

it is a fun game e for every won right RONG IT STARTS SUPER EASY THEN ON LEVEL 36 IT GETS ULTRI HARD IF YOU WONT A EASY GAME GET SUPER MIRIO DS..

Controls too hard

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: July 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I am deployed in Iraq and bought this game to pass my time when I'm off work. I spend my hard earned money ont his game so I tried to complete the game. The game was fun, but the controls were way too hard. I got about half-way through and got so frustrated with the controls I put the game up. If you don't mind difficult controls, this game is fun.

terrible controls bog down a normally good game.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I remember this game for the n64 and was excited to see what would happen with it on the ds but once i got it i realized what a horrible mistake that i made...the controls suck they couldn't be harder and if you are like me and had a hard time using the stylus in super mario ds then this is no different. i think that i'll just go to my friends house and play the n64 version instead of this...

A full Multi-Category Review by a Rayman fan

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: April 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

For those of you who have played Rayman 2: The Great Escape for the Nintendo 64, you may be a little disappointed by this re-release of the legendary 64-bit era game. Instead of coming back in its full glory and brilliance, the game is released as a slightly downgraded version that has the only advantage of being portable. After seeing how Super Mario 64 came to the DS as Super Mario 64 DS and managed to be better than its predecessor, I still think Ubisoft could've done a lot more with Rayman DS.
Now, here's a Multi-Category review based on a 10-point rating system, in which Rayman DS will be judged in these 7 categories: Graphics, Sound, Control, Plotline, Glitches, Entertainment, and Replay Value, which are all averaged into an Overall Rating. This review was made while I was up to the level called "The Precipice".
Enjoy.

GRAPHICS: The Rayman games are famous for their exceptional visuals, and almost every game is a masterpiece graphically. This was true of Rayman 2, which boasted beautiful textures, lush backgrounds, and a unique art style.
How disappointing that Rayman DS doesn't live up to the N64 version. While it still acheives quite a lot, though are numerous things that reduce this title's shine. First off, this game has lost some detail in its textures, which most of the game's beauty comes from. However, to all but the most careful observer, these changes may not be noticeable. Second, the game's colorful environments appear dark on the screen in most lighting situations. And strangely enough, I found that the best way to make the graphics appear brighter and clearer is to play with the backlight on in a completely dark room. Don't ask me why it works, it just does. Overall, the game still looks good, but most of the polish from the original seems to be gone. RATING: 8

SOUND: Alright, the biggest problem here is that the game is strangely quiet, even at full volume. Of course, the solution here is to play someplace where there's little to no noise (like that dark room I mentioned earlier). There are some minor changes in some musical scores, but for the most part, everything sounds just like the original. And although the characters speak, they just babble gibberish like in the original (good thing there was the invention of text boxes), and the only English word Rayman says is "Stop!" near the start of the game. The game's quietness makes this hardly noticeable, so don't even try to listen to them. RATING: 7.5

CONTROL: The game nearly fails here. There are two control modes, including the D-Pad and a virtual control stick on the Touch Screen. The D-Pad is worthless, don't even try it, and Super Mario 64 DS did a much better job at controlling the character with the Touch Screen than this game does. Levels with Walking Shells, powder keg flights, and ridable plums are more of lessons in anger management than the thrilling rides they were in the original, and learning to precisely control Rayman to do stuff like tip toe past sleeping RoboPirates takes some practice. Also, the A and B buttons have been switched (I still mix them up at times). The camera controls are also poorly done. This game seems to be a demo demonstrating that the DS needs a real control stick peripheral soon. RATING: 5

PLOTLINE: Same as the original: help Rayman defeat the RoboPirates and reunite the 1000 yellow Lum fragments of the Heart of the World.
It can be good at times. RATING: 8

GLITCHES: This game is crawling with them. From white lines that appear briefly on the landscape to silent areas in the game, you can find one programming fault every 5 minutes. Thankfully, they are minor enough to not ruin the gameplay (or what's left of it after the control issues). RATING: 7

ENTERTAINMENT: With some areas frustrating and other areas like a chore to play, most gamers will have no problem putting the game down, but some Rayman fans may still get some fun out of it. RATING: 6.5

REPLAY VALUE: One time through will be enough for most gamers who don't feel like finding all the cages and yellow Lums. RATING: 6

OVERALL RATING: 6.9

A FINAL WORD: Although still a good game, Rayman DS just doesn't measure up to Rayman 2. Good if you want Rayman on the go, but when you get home after your car trip or whatever, you'll start up Rayman 2 and let this version sit forgotten.

pleasently interesting

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

There are some things that were confusing (speed of game and controls at first) but overall I did enjoy the game.this game does move fast at times and has many puzles to keep you entertained enough that you may not find every thing the first time around the level.

one major dislike was that to do the bonus levels you did have to go throught the level each time to play them.

This is a great game.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: July 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

If you have ever played Rayman 2 on the Nintendo 64, this is the same game, only on your Nintendo DS. This game is not for the casual gamer though, it can get very hard and there are long distances between check points. So if you die you got to go back to the last checkpoint. But on the plus side you get tons and tons of trys to beat the level. I would recomend this game to the hardcore gamer. The reason this game only got a 3 for overall is because the graphics are not the best in the world, and the audio is quite. But all that matters for a game is that it is fun.

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3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: March 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The classic rayman is back and this time more techniques its an altime best. ERR its the exact same rayman except on a different console. If uve played it b4 its not worth it because its the same thing on another console but if u havent played it give it a go its still a rather good game.

Rayman DS "Rayman 2 On The Go"

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: April 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

2 years ago, the nintendo ds was ready for launch.... The big title was Mario 64 DS....
The title I was looking foward to Rayman Ds.
But sadly, it was pushed back to march or april so i pre-ordered. Alright lets get to the game!!!
The game is a cool typical platform game. Fun exciting, theres adventures to explore and more fun. Even though this game, is a Rayman 2 port i still enjoy it. I like the features with the nintendo ds touch screen.
I can track how many Lums I collected and rayman's Rayman's health on the bottom touch screen. Lums are yellow things you have to collect during the game and theres about 40 different levels to explore. I recommend this title if you have a nintendo ds and your in the mood for a good platformer.

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