You may play red light, green light with a security system in an underwater fortress, or catch a ride on an updraft as you wind your way through spikes and parachuting meanies.
Varied situations keep you wondering what's going to come your way next. It's when Legends picks up steam that its impressive potential is reached. Such ample treasures make exploration well worth your time, and the fact that the early challenges are purely optional ensures that everyone can enjoy this game from the onset. There are goofy-looking creatures, additional playable heroes, and even dozens of stages from Rayman Origins. Shining lums and crying teensies are waiting to be discovered, and nabbing all of them unlocks myriad rewards. And there are hidden collectibles that require a curious mind to track them down. Despite minimal challenge early on, the sheer pleasure of dashing through these beautiful worlds urges you forward. Achieving such a precarious balance is a testament to how enjoyable the core mechanics are. Such combinations roll off your fingers as you venture deeper into this fantastical world.Ī smooth difficulty curve welcomes those unfamiliar with Rayman's hijinks without annoying those well versed in the art of jumping. Follow that up by immediately bashing a nearby baddie before bounding up that vertical shaft.
Pirouette across a series of platforms at top speed and then rocket toward earth in a ground-shaking slam. Rayman chains moves together so effortlessly that you often get lost in the rhythm. Being able to squeeze past spikes and thunder across toppling towers should be expected in any adventure that presents such formidable challenges, but what makes Legends special is how joyful such movements are. Rayman runs, leaps, swings, glides, and swims with a kinetic grace that compels you ever onward. Momentum is the name of the game in this 2D platformer. Now Playing: Video Review - Rayman Legends Rayman Legends' off-kilter identity serves as the foundation for this wild and crazy journey.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's It uses absurd scenes to imbue this feisty adventure with enough variety to keep you continually amazed, and presents every disparate scenario with expert care. As you dash across platforms to the beat of a mariachi "Eye of the Tiger," or tickle armored guards to lower their defenses, you realize that Legends is strange with a purpose. Rayman Legends is unabashedly weird-relishes in the bizarre even-though never to the detriment of its fantastic action sequences. But fowl sprouting the head of a certain limbless hero definitely can.
T.M.,, 09:00 PSTĭid you know ducks could wall-jump? Well, maybe not all ducks. The new features aren't special, but the game costs only $40, which is a great deal if you've yet to experience the delightful wonder of Rayman Legends.
Also, there's a camera mode that lets you take a snapshot of a particularly stunning view. It makes you feel like you're standing in a gas station, desperately hoping for three cherries. So what does the power of the PlayStation 4 bring? For starters, you can use the touchpad to scratch off the lottery tickets you earn by completing levels. In fact, if you're not aware of the few bonuses, you may completely overlook them. As far as extra content is concerned, don't expect anything too exciting. Considering how gorgeous the artistic design is and how smoothly Rayman runs, this is definitely a good thing. The PlayStation 4 version of Rayman is visually indistinguishable from its last-generation counterparts.