It's really hard to review this piece. It's not very exciting, nor very challenging. Maybe it shouldn't even be called a game. It's more like an interactive painting with story. So the gameplay is just not really there. In some later episodes it can get more diverse, but most of the time you just walk around and turn everything dark. The focus here obviously wasn't on exciting gameplay-mechanics. That said, the art is really nicely made and the changing effect from lighter to darker art has also turned out very well. The game can get gory at times; you will definitely notice that American McGee worked here^^ (of course not only recognizable by blood) The music is subtle most of the time, but fits really well to the fairy-tale setting. So to whom can I recommend this now? People that like Grimm's fairy-tales will probably enjoy this new twist and alternate stories. Also fans of American McGee will like this game for the unique approach and art style.
Rayman is simply one of the few Junp 'n Runs that have done everything right. And because this was one of my first games, I was never happy with another jump 'n run (exept for Captain Claw maybe). But this game is just outstanding. The music is very good. Even today when I'm happy, a music piece from Rayman pops into my head (haven't played it for a year). The level design is also very good and particularly rich in variety. This game is of course an old one, but in my opinion it still looks nice. The animations are very smooth and the sourroundings are also nicely drawn. All in all I can say that I don't see a single bad thing about this game and beating it is still a challenge.
