"Rayman" is a series of popular video games created by the French studio Ubisoft. The series has gained great popularity and has become one of the iconic elements of video game history.
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- First game: The first game in the series, simply titled "Rayman," was released in 1995. The game was created by Michel Ancel and Frédéric Houde, and a distinctive feature was the main character's lack of legs and arms.
- Main Character: The title character, Rayman, is a legless and armless character who moves using floating hands and feet. Rayman is an inhabitant of a magical and colorful world, where he fights evil forces to restore peace.
- Platform games: The "Rayman" series is mainly known for its platform games, in which players traverse a variety of levels, avoid traps, defeat enemies and collect items.
- Diversity of characters: In addition to the title character, the "Rayman" series features many other characters, both allies and enemies. These include Globox, Murfy, Teensie and Rabbids, who appeared in later games as a stand-alone series.
- Variety of games: The "Rayman" series has grown to include a wide variety of games, encompassing platform games, adventure games, racing games and spin-offs. Among the most popular titles in the series are "Rayman 2: The Great Escape," "Rayman Origins" and "Rayman Legends."
- Innovations in gameplay: Games in the "Rayman" series often introduced new gameplay elements, such as hero abilities or unique levels with interesting mechanics.
- Graphics and design: The games in the "Rayman" series are characterized by a unique artistic style that combines colorful and creative graphics with surreal elements.
- Music: Music in "Rayman" games also plays an important role, often creating a unique atmosphere for different levels and locations.
- Recognition: Rayman has become an iconic figure in the world of video games, and the series can be easily recognized by its distinctive design and style.
- Recent games: The last main games in the series were 2013's "Rayman Legends" and 2011's "Rayman Origins." In addition, Ubisoft continued to develop the brand through various spin-offs and side projects.
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- Lack of arms and legs: One of Rayman's distinctive features is the lack of arms and legs. Despite this, the hero is able to move and perform various actions using his floating arms and legs.
- The first Rayman without dialogue: In the first "Rayman" game, the characters had no dialogues in the verbal sense. Instead, they communicated through distinctive sounds and characters, which created a unique narrative style.
- "Rayman 2: The Great Escape" as a turning point: The second game in the series, "Rayman 2: The Great Escape," was a turning point for the series. The game transitioned from a two-dimensional platformer to a three-dimensional world, introducing new gameplay elements and winning praise from players and critics.
- "Rayman Raving Rabbids: In 2006, Ubisoft released a spin-off game from the "Rayman" series, titled "Rayman Raving Rabbids." The game focused on crazy rabbits called Rabbids, which became a separate brand and gained popularity.
- Concepts of other characters: During the development of the "Rayman" series, the creators considered various concepts and ideas for characters that ultimately did not make it into the games. An example is a character named "Jimmy," who was supposed to be the second main character alongside Rayman, but the idea was eventually abandoned.
- Rayman in other Ubisoft games: Rayman's character has appeared in other Ubisoft games as a cameo or playable character, such as in the "Rayman Raving Rabbids" series of games or as part of the cast in "Super Smash Bros. Brawl."
- Planned animated film: In 2020, it was announced that Ubisoft studio was working on an animated film based on the "Rayman" series to introduce the character to the world of animation.
- "Rayman Origins" levels in "Rayman Legends: The "Rayman Legends" game includes a set of levels from the previous game in the series, "Rayman Origins," as a bonus. This was proof of continuity and respect for the previous installments.
- Guinness World Record: The game "Rayman Legends" has set a Guinness record for the longest live streaming of a video game. The broadcast lasted 8 hours and 53 minutes.
- Character skins: In some games in the series, including "Rayman Legends," you can unlock various character skins that change the appearance of Rayman and other characters in the game.