As I figured out his patterns and thumped him on the head, the reactions from the surrounding crowd sold the atmosphere of a big prizefight.Īmazing games like this one are always best when shared with friends or family, and almost every level feels finely tuned for both single-player and co-op. The Luchador, for example, is a towering mass of muscle who swings a huge hand and constantly launches his tiny opponents into the air. They don't reinvent the platforming boss battle, but these encounters show off some of the best visuals tricks, putting on a spectacular show. No matter what the challenge, they’re all brilliantly designed, and there’s an incredible feeling of satisfaction that comes from clearing each stage.īoss fights are some of the highlights of Rayman Legends. The levels he runs through never feel frustrating thanks to some great pacing, and the variety of stealth puzzle areas, standard platformer challenges, and shoot-'em-up-inspired gliding stages constantly kept me on my toes and eager to see what came next. I love its subtle and inventive visual tricks that hide dozens of crafty secret areas in plain sight, and since most levels don’t have time constraints, Legends gives us carte blanche to roam around to discover and appreciate secrets for ourselves.Ĭompared to most platformer characters, Rayman's jump physics tend to feel a little floaty, but I got used to it and grew to love it quickly. A distinctly Loony Toons quality of the music and the adorable alien Teensies Rayman has to rescue give Legends character and personality to spare, even though there’s not much story here. The beautiful transitions and clever bosses look stunning, expressive, and vibrant. This sequel takes Rayman Origins' colorful, animated look and feel in new directions. I kept thinking the constant variety couldn't possibly hold up, but surprisingly, each of Rayman Legends’ stages looks more impressive than the last.

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