What's the best version of Rayman 2? I had the dreamcast version as a kid but never finished it because my disc was scratched. Should I get the DC version or the PS2 version? I've played a bit of the PS2 version before and it seemed like the additional content was good. Any reason not to get that one?
I didnt know it was for ps2. I think i had it on ps1. its the only good rayman game as far as im concerned.
DC was best version, followed by PC.
>>334598242
It's one of the most re-released games ever.
N64, PC, DC, PS1, PS2, DS, 3DS
>>334598342
What makes the PS2 version not as good?
>>334598242
>its the only good rayman game as far as im concerned.
>he didn't play origins
>>>/trash/
>>334598452
There isnt a bad rayman game really, but rayman 2 is the best to me. Fair?
>>334598452
I didn't really like origins. It wasn't a bad game but I didn't enjoy it.
I'm still salty over Rabbids though so that may be a contributing factor.
>>334598416
Because the PS2 is shit.
3DS version is the best.
>>334597740
>>334598242
I don't understand the fame of Rayman 2, I realize this may be a controversial opinion but I honestly don't think it was that good - a large portion of the game consists of runner-style sections on the backs of those rocket things or with yourself being chased. The soundtrack is good but other installments did it better. Heck, even Rayman 3 (which, for whatever reason, isn't regarded so highly) is a significantly better 3D platformer - Id basically rank them like so:
Rayman 1 >>> Rayman 3 > Rayman Legends > Rayman Origins >>> Rayman 2 >>>>>>>>> Rabbidshit
>>334598523
fair enough
>>334598802
well for me it was the first one i played so nostalgia basically.
I dont care much for the rayman series otherwise though. I've tried those games, but never think much of it.
I didnt forget raving rabbits but didn twant to bring it up.
>>334598996
But I feel lots of nostalgia for it too, played it in my childhood onDreamcast, then later emulated the N64 version. I still don't feel the game's that great.
>>334597740
I love the 3DS version as it's a port of the Dreamcast version, has a great 3D effect and you can play it on the go.
It has some bugs, but nothing too serious.
>>334598802
Some of it probably is nostalgia. It got good reviews at the time so maybe it just did something right back then.
>>334599168
Its like mega man legends tier. Its not that substantial of a game, people always call it out for being boring, but its just easy to play.
>>334599378
Is the framerate OK?
I really, really loved Rayman 3.
>>334599480
since it's on the 3ds, yes
PS2 version has some extra bosses and some more hit and miss additions like hubs. It also runs a lot worse than the Dreamcast version. So it basically comes down to whether or not you want extra stuff at the cost of performance.
>>334599480
Rayman 3D is a lazy enough port that it's impossible to 100% it without abusing glitches.
>>334598416
I picked it up a few months ago while it was on sale. Played for 20 minutes, 2/3 of which were cutscenes. Finally get to the point I can play and it ran like shit. I don't even care about framerate unless it's THIS bad.
Oh, and I immediately clipped through a wall and died without trying.
Gave up at that point.
>>334599632
*no
>>334597740
I'm playing through the PS2 version, and I quite like that.
>>334598802
Rayman 2 was a really early 3D platformer that did it's job really well, even with gimmick levels that helped keep interest, and also had a nice enough plot for the time being and really well made boss battles.
Plus it has Rayman's art style backing it up.
>>334599689
I'd be emulating, which may take care of the framerate issues on the PS2 version.
How about the most important question for Rayman 2. Raymanese or English?I like Raymanese more and felt it fit better.
>>334598802
It has a great world, charming style, amazing soundtrack and some really tight controls.
Nostalgia also plays a part.
>>334598802
It has very good atmosphere and a really nice world. The level design is pretty great, it doesn't have a bunch of unnecessary features, and of course the amazing soundtrack. By far the best 3d rayman IMO, 3 bored me to death.
>>334599963
I liked the english VA.
To the people asking what's good about it, I liked the bleak atmosphere that wasn't in many platformers at that time.
>>334599876
Why not just get the PC version at that point?
>Never played Origins or Legends
Should I? If so what one?
>>334600269
Origins if you want better level design+soundtrack
Legends if you want tons more levels and if you have the Vita/Wii U version, the Murfy levels.
>>334600269
Origins.
Afaik Origins contains most of the levels from Legends.
It's very like Donkey Kong Country Returns. A platformer with no big flaws but nothing special.
It's very by-the-numbers.
>>334600269
Legends imo, it's easier but has slightly better controls and level design, although you'll miss out on the lore in Origins, you'll at least be able to play Origins' levels (with improvements)
>>334600239
Fair question. If the PS2 version is better as long as it has a stable framerate then it's probably worth getting that for the extra content.
>>334600429
>>334600269
Shit I mean Legends has most of the Origins levels.
>>334600269
Haven't played Legends, but I've heard its the better one, although it does require uplay or something along those lines.
Origins I personally didn't think was that great, but it might be worth a try.
>yfw we've had 3 fucking games in a row with no semen demons
Dreamcast version was the best, PS2 remaster with some added content is also nice if you decide to emulate. PS1 version was the absolute worst.
>>334600885
>all of them were shitty mobile games
>>334601073
>PS1 version was the absolute worst.
What was so bad about it?
I only ever played it as a child.
>>334601184
The port was done by a chinese studio and they changed too much stuff so the game can run proper on the console. They even had to scrap whole levels.
>>334601164
>>334600885
>Ubisoft stopped making Assassin's Creed games
>threw Rayman on phones
>and banked it all on The Division
>and are now pretending it's gamings gift from god
>yfw
>>334601184
Parts of levels and entire levels were cut out.
Rayman 3 was a very good game.
The soundtrack had that magical touch, and the hoodlums themes are absolutely great.
The level desgins and platfroming was pretty good and the graphics were good too, also the extra content was amazing.
And still people dont talk about it, and a lot of people say the game was even bad.
Can someone explain it to me?
Because, honestly, i can't understand this.
>>334601531
When it comes to Rayman, since each game is considerably different from one another, there is no true consensus on what game is the best and what isn't.
>>334601531
Agree. And it had a nice sense of humor.
>>334601531
I didn't like the paint cans and i hated the part surfing parts.
>>334601531
While I enjoyed R3, it felt too childish and light-hearted compared to R2.
You went from evil pirates putting people into slavery to disco surfing and wacky clothes.
>>334601369
>Ubisoft stopped making Assassin's Creed games
Good. Maybe they'll come back again when they have some unique ideas rather than rehashing the same thing with a slightly new climbing mechanic and even easier combat.
>>334601531
I like rayman 3 as much as Rayman 2. Some sections maybe focused too much on gimmicks like the power-ups rather than on the core gameplay though.
It was a very funny game and the story moved at a nice pace with good humour throughout.
>>334601369
>Ubisoft creates a motion picture division
>Makes a Rabbids tv show
>Making a Rabbids movie along with movies for their other franchises they've been milking and Watch Dogs
>Nothing for Rayman
>>334602019
>there was a Rabbids TV show before Rayman
Fuck Ubisoft.
>>334598242
>its the only good rayman game as far as im concerned.
As far as I'm concerned, you are a huge faggot.
>>334602019
Someone needs to make a webm of this gif. It always loads so slowly for me.
>>334600398
>Origins if you want better level design
No. Harder=/=better level design.
>>334602143
I haven't played 1 but:
2: Good
3: Decent
GBC: Bad
Origins: Solid but boring
>>334602019
>mfw no one liked Rabbids
>mfw they thought a show made years after they were "relevant" would do good
>mfw Nick only shilled it for like a month until it got the death slots
>>334602230
>he prefers Legends easy as fuck levels
kek
>>334602104
Actually there was a Rayman cartoon in 1999. It just got four episodes and then was cancelled because it was shit
>>334602104
Actually... Rayman had his on TV Series in the Rayman 2 era.
>>334601531
Rayman 3 is way better than 2. But when you are a teenager, you prefer those dark and moody games more than actually colorful ones. And we both know who browses this site.
>>334602235
>GBC: Bad
The firs Rayman GBC game was pretty good for what it was.
>>334602286
Yes. Because while easier, they are better designed. I feel no shame in liking Legends over Origins. Especially considering Legends fixed the enemy placement in Back to Origins levels.
>>334602235
One was ok, two is overrated, three was good, both Origins and Legends are very good.
>>334602550
Legends fucked up the Origins levels by making them way too easy, and fucked up the Treasure chase levels as well.
I love Legends but it's way too easy. I wanted it to frustrate me.
>>334602517
I just remember being relentlessly wrecked by it as a young child.
It didn't exactly endear itself to me.
>>334602162don't know if this is gonna loop
>>334600239
There is no decent joy-pad support for the pc version.
>>334599963
Raymanese. Its just how i remember it.
>>334602683
Origins fucked up by creating those horrible shumps levels.
And frankly, harder doesn't mean better. Call me causual, I don't give two shits. Origins has just as many flaws as Legends.
>>334597740
The PC.
>>334602856
It did, that's much better.
>>334602938
Both are still good games, but to each and ones own.Fuck Night of the Livid Dead in Origins though, that place was complete bullshit.
>>334597740
I've played every version of Rayman 2 and the best versions are as following:
PC, Dreamcast, N64, 3DS, PS2, DS, iOS, PS1.
>>334598416
They added lots of unnecessary stuff to make the game feel "fresh" like an open-world hub which isn't that bad. But then there's a billion different power-ups you can buy in the store, added levels who are unnecessary and feels worse. And they added English voices which are awful, Gibberish is the way to go.
>>334602938
Rayman 1 had the shmup levels, it's a callback to them.
>>334603065
>>334602940
What's better about PC than the Cast?
I think the only problem with Rayman 2 is that it's been ported so many times over the years it's hard for people to be too nostalgic about it.
>>334597740
You do know you can just burn Dreamcast games, right? No need to hunt a copy from some ebay jew unless you enjoy collecting.
>>334603293
I'm planning to emulate or play the PC version.
Definitive platform for each game:
Rayman 1: Playstation
Rayman 2: Dreamcast or PS2 (for bonus content)
Rayman 3: HD remake on PS3 or Xbox 360
Origins: Any version but the 3DS port
Legends: Vita or Wii U
>>334603238
You can change resolution and play with the gamepad of your choice, provided you change some small setting in a document.
Also it's just got overall better graphical fidelity. The GoG version is great because it works brilliantly on modern computers. At least it did for me.
Anyone else have Dreamcast with VGA? So fucking good looking it's insane. Even with the best cables available no other SD console looks as clean.
>>334603403
Alright then. Just try both? I'd start trying the PC version and if you have a problem then the DC one.
>>334603481
I might think about getting the GoG version then.
>Be young
>Get Rayman 2 for N64 when it came out
>Not good enough to get all lums and get secret last level
>Be older
>Get Rayman on DS when it comes out
>Can get all lums, but secret level isn't even in this version
It's like god doesn't want me to see it. It's probably not even worth it but I don't care.
>>334604824there is no secret levelthe 1000th lum is hidden away in one of the normal levels
>>334605318
But, didn't you unlock some secret village level? Or have I been hoaxed?
>>334605638
Globox's village? You just get there from one of the normal levels. In the DC version at least.
>>334603065
You seem to be an expert.
Rayman 2 DS vs 3DS, which one is better to play?
>>334606123
Rayman 2, the 3DS version has a bug that makes the 1000th lum impossible to obtain.
>>334605638
Dude we live in the age of internet walkthroughs and wikis. Just look this shit up! Its not 2002 anymore and you might get lucky on gamefaqs.com that someone focused their autism into a guide for you... the information is out here freely now.
>>334606348
Surprisingly there aren't that many guides for Rayman 2
>>334606123
The DS version looks like shit and controls pretty badly since you use a D-Pad. The 3DS version works find other than what >>334606269 said.
Def go with 3DS if you have to choose between those two.
Do you think we will see Rayman at E3?
>>334606968
Anon...
>>334606968
there's a new one announced for an unknown platform senpai
So from what I gather, Dreamcast is the overall best version of Rayman 2. Best compromise of performance and features, Sounds like they fucked up every other port one way or another.
What about Rayman 1 and 3, though?
>>334607337
For Rayman 3, get the HD remake.
>>334607249
Don't you dare tricking me with Rayman
I want a new 3d Rayman, doesn't need to be AAA
Just needs to be fucklong
>>334598802
>large portion of the game consists of runner-style sections on the backs of those rocket things
Only two levels, and 1/3 of one level
>or with yourself being chased
only one level
Maybe you should replay the game, your post is 100% bullshit.
>>334607337
From what I've read, 3 sounds best on the gamecube as the HD re-release removed some of the extras and censored some god dammits.
1 on playstation I think.
>>334607337
Rayman 1 on PC. Check the complete rdition with the stage editor.
Otherwise, PS1.
>>334607487
It still amazes me that he thought this was a good idea.
Yeah, people know who you are now, but everyone hates your guts.
At least he realized it was retarded and apologized for it.
>>334607587
the HD re-release is actually playable though
>>334597740
PS2 or N64 version are top tier.
Rayman 2 was an incredible game and still holds up amazingly well.
>>334607487
>That video
Still hurts
>>334607487
>people actually fell for this
>>334607716
I had no problems with the GC version back when I was a kid.
>>334607705
I hate him. Worse than Hitler.
>>334607716
I imagine all versions are "playable" but I was asking for the overall best version.
I actually don't trust a lot of modern HD ports, because they tend to be done by new teams who have nothing to do with the original dev team and/or don't even have access to the original source code. Even the best HD remasters like MGS2/3 have flaws like missing visual effects, so sometimes it's best to go with the original version or a closely-released upgraded port done by the original team for the full experience.
Rayman 2 is a good example. People keep saying the original N64/PC or DC versions are the best, and sure enough those are the ones done by the original team whereas the other shoddy versions are done by second-party arms of Ubisoft.
>>334601726
>>334601979
Yeah, also the humour in R3 is great.
The hoodlums representing a bunch of brainless rednecks, the pervert witch, the maniacal bad guy (Andre), and everything.
God i think im gonna install it again.
