Rayman Origins Review

Let me start off by saying at first i wasn't sure what to expect with this Ubisoft plat-former mainly because i have not played one in a very long time. This game has slowly sucked me into some relaxing hours of play time mainly because there are a few different things you can do, from time trials (after you beat the level you can replay it as a time trial) to a multi-player game with your friends and family.

He is a pretty happy guy for being a captive.

Rayman offers an array of different settings from the jungle to hot boiler room atmospheres. The main objective of this games is to collect as many Electoons to replenish one of your owns power. Each level you play you try to collect up to 5 Electoons to fill your medal you usually get 3 by way of saving the Electoons from capture by defeating semi bosses at the end of each stage, or by finding there hidden cells throughout the map. You will also gain bonus toons from scoring so many points per map by collecting Lums (mosquito looking characters).

One of my favorite parts of the game is when you get to fly on your mosquito side kick to complete levels and fight some bosses. It reminds me of a centipede flash back where your trying to kill the enemy as they are coming at you and the screen moves at a constant pace. The more challenging parts in the game are brought on by trying to find the Electoon cages hidden throughout the map, be careful because once you pass them its hard to turn back.

Overall i say this game holds true to plat-formers every where. If you need a break from your shooter life, or to escape from your RPG for a more relaxing no pressure atmosphere. I highly recommend giving this game a try. You may buy it for your kids, but you will be playing it by the end of the day.

8.5/10

Until next time, Stay Frosty.

~Casual