Posted on: November 2, 2020
Louard_le_Barbare
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A game of its time... for best and worst
It's easy to understand why Rayman 2 is beloved. Graphically, it's a very simple game, full of chunky polygons and simple textures, yet the vibrant colors and general design make it stand apart and look charming. It's full of crazy creatures and quirky characters, and the worldbuilding is a testament to this late 90's period, where imagination and art direction mattered more than graphic sophistication! The level design is also rock solid, every level feels different from the last, and new mechanics are introduced up until the very end: vehicular sections, new useful items, temporary superpowers, minigames... It was a passion project full of ambition, there is no denying that. For the most part, the gameplay is fun and refined (unlike a lot of other 90's platformers!) but it still feels lackluster in a few areas, possibly because it was made primarily for consoles: the way the camera works can be annoying, there is no mouse support for it, and the key binding is really terrible and can only be changed through a recent third-party wrapper. Worst of all, mounts and vehicles tend to be... awful to use: the levels were they appear pretty much demand that you learn them by heart to avoid obstacles – the airplane sections at the end of the game are truly hardcore and feel like they were never designed for a kid to beat! In short, while most gameplay elements are fine even by today's standards, from time a time, Rayman 2 will hit you with a janky segment or a mechanic that will annoy the hell out of you – some of which were cut from later console releases, not a bad choice if you ask me. Although, to be fair, while it's a challenging game, rarely is it unforgiving. It's usually generous with checkpoints and health, so even in its worst moments, the game tends not to get too infuriating. Rayman 2 is solid and full of charm, but can feel outdated and frustrating. Still, it will be great nostalgic fun for people who don't mind grinding their teeth over this type of game.
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