Rayman Legends

Rayman Legends

August 29, 2013
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.5/5.0(47,789 reviews)
AdventureActionAdventure
Good

Overall, players have expressed a strong fondness for Rayman Legends, praising its vibrant graphics, engaging gameplay, and nostalgic value. However, many users have voiced frustrations regarding Ubisoft's connection issues and the removal of online features, which have negatively impacted the gaming experience for some. Despite these criticisms, the positive sentiments far outweigh the negatives, highlighting the game's charm and design as key strengths.

About This Game

Rayman Legends is a hand-drawn 2D platformer tuned for the couch rather than the solo run. Up to four players take Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies across one shared screen, dropping in and out without ceremony; a downed player becomes a balloon that any teammate can revive with a punch, so a run rarely collapses because one person missed a jump. The celebrated music levels close each world by syncing the platforming to the beat, the closest the genre gets to a group performance.

The central trade-off is that single screen. It binds the group together but also drags slower players into deaths they did not cause, and the Murfy sections, built around a touchscreen, turn fiddly on a pad. None of that lands when the room is laughing through a music level. It suits a group after generous, good-natured platforming, and disappoints anyone chasing a precise solo challenge.

Themes

fantasylight-heartedcomediccooperationexplorationartistic

Mechanics

real-timelinearplatformingcollectibleshidden-secretsrhythm-basedmini-gamescombatmelee-combatexplorationcutscenesachievementspuzzle-solvinghidden-secrets

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Local Players:4
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone 10+

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Side view

Player Reviews

Good

Overall, players have expressed a strong fondness for Rayman Legends, praising its vibrant graphics, engaging gameplay, and nostalgic value. However, many users have voiced frustrations regarding Ubisoft's connection issues and the removal of online features, which have negatively impacted the gaming experience for some. Despite these criticisms, the positive sentiments far outweigh the negatives, highlighting the game's charm and design as key strengths.

Pros

  • Beautiful graphics
  • Engaging gameplay with fun levels
  • Catchy soundtrack and music levels
  • Nostalgic value
  • High replayability

Cons

  • Issues with Ubisoft Connect and account requirement
  • Removal of online features and content
  • Controller support problems on PC
  • Difficulty in achieving specific game milestones now that online components are disabled
  • Buggy performance and stability issues

Based on 142 reviews from playstation, steam

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Rayman Legends — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayman Legends worth playing?
Rayman Legends has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 47,789 reviews.
Is Rayman Legends included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Rayman Legends is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Rayman Legends single-player or multiplayer?
Rayman Legends supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Local play supports up to 4 players.
What platforms is Rayman Legends available on?
Rayman Legends is available on PS4.
When did Rayman Legends release?
Rayman Legends released on August 29, 2013.
What is Rayman Legends's age rating?
Rayman Legends carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone 10+.
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