Binding: Video Game EAN: 0008888260059 ESRB Age Rating: Everyone Label: Ubi Soft Manufacturer: Ubi Soft Platform: Sega Dreamcast Publisher: Ubi Soft Sales Rank: 3089 Studio: Ubi Soft
Editorial Review: Rayman 2: The Great Escape packs more charm and surprises in a single level than most games can muster in their entire length. This 3-D platformer is designed in the same vein as Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64 and the Gex series on the PlayStation. With the notable exception of Sonic Adventure, Dreamcast owners have suffered through a dry spell when it comes to action jumping games on the 128-bit system. Rayman 2 was worth the wait.
The back of the case describes Rayman 2's graphics as "lush," but that may be an understatement. The game's environments and effects are impressive. We were awed by the amount of detail that has been designed into many of the game's environments. Perhaps more amazing is that the game suffers no slowdown despite the high-resolution visuals.
Pretty graphics aside, Rayman 2 delivers solid gameplay that will suck in both casual and hardcore gamers. The controls are intuitive and special moves are easy to pull off. Rayman has a limited set of moves--basically he can run, jump, and shoot energy balls. Analog speed control is fully implemented, letting users pounce through a field of butterflies or tiptoe around a sleeping guard. Several puzzles are scattered throughout the game, but they are so ingeniously designed that you'll never feel overwhelmed by their complication.
We were hard-pressed to come up with many drawbacks to this game. One slight flaw is the camera angle, which can sometimes interfere with your ability to accurately control the on-screen action. Fortunately, this can usually be amended with a few quick presses of the camera control buttons. Other than that, Rayman 2 is as good as it gets in this genre. Better still, Dreamcast owners get a special bonus: this version contains some extra levels you won't find anywhere else. If you have multiple systems, this is the version to get. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
Outstanding visuals
Tight control
Excellent level design
Cons:
Has some 3-D camera problems
Sound effects lack punch
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Definitely a good buy
I bought myself a used Dreamcast last year, and so far Rayman 2 has been one of the best games I have for it.
For fans of the Playstation version, it is a slight disappointment that there aren't actual voices for the cutscenes, which was something that added to the game.
There are some better things about it, though. For one, the frames per second is 60, as oppose to the PS1 version's 30. The graphics are very sharp, and the animation is very well done.
The levels are slightly different than its Playstation counterpart, and involves more maneuvers and features. Also, there is an exclusive multiplayer level found only on the Dreamcast version.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who still has a working Dreamcast. Oh, and it only takes up two blocks of memory space on the VMU, so memory is not an issue. Unless you only have one block.
Rating: - One of the best Dreamcast games you can buy!
Rayman 2 is a GREAT game! It's graphics are good, and it's gameplay is simply perfect! EVERY Dreamcast owner should get this game! It's challenging, intriguing, and fun. You're supposed to think your way through massive levels (54 to be exact) to get the 4 Masks of Polokus. It's really cool! Get RAYMAN 2: THE GREAT ESCAPE!
Rating: - Much Better then the PlayStation version (except...)
I first played Rayman 2 on the PlayStation. I loved the game, the voice acting most of all. When I bought my Dreamcast, I bought Rayman 2 for it. I love the Dreamcast version even better. The graphics are absolutly fantastic, as is the music. The only problem I have with it is that the Dreamcast version doesn't have the voice acting. Instead it has everybody talking some gibberish language. This was a big let down, and it's the only thing that's preventing me from giving it 5 stars. However, it's not enough to make me suggest not buying it. You'll have a pretty tough time getting everything in the game, so it will make you come back for more. If you're a fan of adventure games, you really should take a look at Rayman 2 (Dreamcast or PlayStation). I can't wait untill Ubi Soft puts Rayman 3 out on GameCube!
Rating: - Great Game
This game is great. There are lots of varied levels to play that are just the right difficulty...not too easy, not too hard. The sound, graphics and gameplay is outstanding....so far I have not had any problems such as glitches in the game(i'm a little more than half way thru it). I very strongly recommend this product to anyone you wants a good platform game.
Rating: - Good!!
Tons of levels to beat.The only down side of it is it's to hard.
- Definitely a good buy
- One of the best Dreamcast games you can buy!
