Rayman 2: The Great Escape on PSX
The adventure game of the year will be available for PlayStation in September 2000.
Following the chart-topping success of Rayman 2 on Dreamcast, Nintendo 64 and PC CD-ROM, Ubi Soft is now releasing the fantastic epic action game Rayman 2 for Sony PlayStation. Due for nation-wide release in September, the game is already being tipped to be a chart topper. This undeniably addictive sequel to the original 6 million selling 2D side-scrolling platformer has ingeniously made the transition into
a 3D superhero for the 21st century.
Rayman 2 comprises a unique blend of blinding, fast-paced action and dazzling visual displays. Dramatic cinematic sequences, vast panoramas and new approaches to lighting and shading all succeed in adding richness and visual excitement to the game. Featuring the uncompromising hero who made his magical debut in 1995 (on PlayStation), Rayman delivers an unprecedented 3D performance guaranteed to set new standards of challenge in the action arena.
For those already familiar with the cheeky hero Rayman, Rayman 2 propels the game to a new level of
state-of-the-art non-stop action, thrills and downright hilarious spills. Voted 1999 platformer of the year (Gamespot), PlayStation owners can now experience the sheer quality of fast-paced, varied gameplay that is the core of Rayman 2. Graphically, the sequel takes a significant step forward, displaying distinctly beautiful and luscious visuals that give the game the humour, instant appeal, believability and the quality of an action-packed animated movie.
Rayman 2 now offers many additional features: the graphics have been ingeniously enhanced by
adding higher resolution textures. Extra in-game detail and atmosphere is provided by new characters and enemies; added special effects; re-worked menus and cinematic sequences, with an all round guarantee of fast, smooth gameplay.
The game kicks off when a horde of ruthless space pirates, led by the scheming Captain Razorbeard,
invade Rayman's peaceful world and enslave the population in a vast impenetrable fortress-like ship.
Rayman miraculously escapes, and with the help of his trusty aid Globox, he sets out to free his people from the evil pirates. Ultimately, Rayman must battle several huge bosses found in 20 worlds, free his friends to regain all his super-hero powers, reclaim the world's scattered energy (split into 1,001 lums), defeat the pirates, as well as restore peace to the world!
"Everyone on the team has been totally committed to creating a truly epic action-adventure unfolding in a
natural, wondrous setting," says Michel Ancel, the creator for both Rayman 2 and the original Rayman.
The technical team was able to achieve this complicated feat by maintaining intense-speed and complex action game play while simultaneously delivering cutting-edge lighting and 3D modelling techniques.
If your PlayStation has been hankering for an outstanding, challenging, fast-paced platform adventure Rayman 2 delivers in spades.
Key Features:
Starring Rayman, the award-winning video-game hero who debuted in 1995 in the original Rayman, currently a Greatest Hit for the PlayStation.
Extremely talented hero who develops a whole range of actions: jumping, swimming, loop the loop,
scrambling up between two vertical walls, sliding, flying with his helicopter hair, swinging to travel
underneath horizontal surfaces, and bouncing on a plum down rivers of lava more!
Innovative character transportation methods ranging from a floating barrel to a torpedo-missile with legs, and even a water-skiing snake!
Top-notch gameplay with extra speed and fluidity, real time 3D, suspense, break-neck action and
stunts as well as unexpected humour.
Dramatic 3D generated lighting effects that add volume and drama to characters and settings.
Lots of replay value & more than 40 hours of gameplay. Secret routes and hidden worlds mean more
chance to rid the universe of pirates.
Unique gaming environments: ominous forests, exposed rock and steep cliffs and pit-falls envelope
subterranean chambers lit by magical, almost phosphorescent lighting, providing a fresh look over
previous games.
Diverse, intelligent characters who appear at multiple segments of the game and affect the story.
Breakthrough cinematic sequences add to player clarity and enjoyment while not interfering with gameplay pace.
Puzzles and unexpected twists to the tale to spur the player on
Diverse range of enemies to fight with: pirates, spiders, zombie chickens.....
New characters to enhance the depth of gameplay: bats, monsters, crabs, lava, frogs and
animated mushrooms.
Availability: Rayman 2 will be available for PlayStation in September 2000, 1 player
Category: action/adventure platformer, ELSPA Rating: 3+
a 3D superhero for the 21st century.
Rayman 2 comprises a unique blend of blinding, fast-paced action and dazzling visual displays. Dramatic cinematic sequences, vast panoramas and new approaches to lighting and shading all succeed in adding richness and visual excitement to the game. Featuring the uncompromising hero who made his magical debut in 1995 (on PlayStation), Rayman delivers an unprecedented 3D performance guaranteed to set new standards of challenge in the action arena.
For those already familiar with the cheeky hero Rayman, Rayman 2 propels the game to a new level of
state-of-the-art non-stop action, thrills and downright hilarious spills. Voted 1999 platformer of the year (Gamespot), PlayStation owners can now experience the sheer quality of fast-paced, varied gameplay that is the core of Rayman 2. Graphically, the sequel takes a significant step forward, displaying distinctly beautiful and luscious visuals that give the game the humour, instant appeal, believability and the quality of an action-packed animated movie.
Rayman 2 now offers many additional features: the graphics have been ingeniously enhanced by
adding higher resolution textures. Extra in-game detail and atmosphere is provided by new characters and enemies; added special effects; re-worked menus and cinematic sequences, with an all round guarantee of fast, smooth gameplay.
The game kicks off when a horde of ruthless space pirates, led by the scheming Captain Razorbeard,
invade Rayman's peaceful world and enslave the population in a vast impenetrable fortress-like ship.
Rayman miraculously escapes, and with the help of his trusty aid Globox, he sets out to free his people from the evil pirates. Ultimately, Rayman must battle several huge bosses found in 20 worlds, free his friends to regain all his super-hero powers, reclaim the world's scattered energy (split into 1,001 lums), defeat the pirates, as well as restore peace to the world!
"Everyone on the team has been totally committed to creating a truly epic action-adventure unfolding in a
natural, wondrous setting," says Michel Ancel, the creator for both Rayman 2 and the original Rayman.
The technical team was able to achieve this complicated feat by maintaining intense-speed and complex action game play while simultaneously delivering cutting-edge lighting and 3D modelling techniques.
If your PlayStation has been hankering for an outstanding, challenging, fast-paced platform adventure Rayman 2 delivers in spades.
Key Features:
Starring Rayman, the award-winning video-game hero who debuted in 1995 in the original Rayman, currently a Greatest Hit for the PlayStation.
Extremely talented hero who develops a whole range of actions: jumping, swimming, loop the loop,
scrambling up between two vertical walls, sliding, flying with his helicopter hair, swinging to travel
underneath horizontal surfaces, and bouncing on a plum down rivers of lava more!
Innovative character transportation methods ranging from a floating barrel to a torpedo-missile with legs, and even a water-skiing snake!
Top-notch gameplay with extra speed and fluidity, real time 3D, suspense, break-neck action and
stunts as well as unexpected humour.
Dramatic 3D generated lighting effects that add volume and drama to characters and settings.
Lots of replay value & more than 40 hours of gameplay. Secret routes and hidden worlds mean more
chance to rid the universe of pirates.
Unique gaming environments: ominous forests, exposed rock and steep cliffs and pit-falls envelope
subterranean chambers lit by magical, almost phosphorescent lighting, providing a fresh look over
previous games.
Diverse, intelligent characters who appear at multiple segments of the game and affect the story.
Breakthrough cinematic sequences add to player clarity and enjoyment while not interfering with gameplay pace.
Puzzles and unexpected twists to the tale to spur the player on
Diverse range of enemies to fight with: pirates, spiders, zombie chickens.....
New characters to enhance the depth of gameplay: bats, monsters, crabs, lava, frogs and
animated mushrooms.
Availability: Rayman 2 will be available for PlayStation in September 2000, 1 player
Category: action/adventure platformer, ELSPA Rating: 3+