SPLICED Magazine Issue 01 Oct/Nov 2013 | Seite 100

SPLICED GAMING /

REVIEW / Rayman Legends

"Goodness gracious, great balls of fire!"

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ameplay wise not much has
really changed. It’s still an
excellent platformer, with
responsive and intuitive
controls. The introduction of
Murfy the fly as a playable character is a nice
addition, especially as you can use him to cut
ropes and manipulate levers. There are boss
stages which sadly are a little formulaic, but
still good fun.
Level wise, each one has its own unique look
and feel, ranging from medieval, to underwater
or “20 000 Lums Under the Sea”, to my personal
favourite, a Mexican Day of the Dead theme.
There’s also an additional “Return to Origins”
section which offers unlockable remixed levels
from the Origins game.
Visual design is where this game really

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shines – the cartoon look and feel of Origins has
been given a semi-3D facelift, and a gorgeous
handpainted look has been added to make it
look rich and inviting. The animation is fluid and
flawless, and the music and sound effects are as
impeccable as ever.
If you think this is like any other platformer
you’re sorely mistaken. Rayman Legends
is an absolute delight, and there are some
truly brilliant moments contained within
this beautiful adventure. This is modern day
platforming at its best and most playful.
If you played Origins, you’ll love this, and if
you’ve never played a Rayman game, then this is
a damn good place to start.
The entire package comes together
magnificently. It’s not flawless, but it’s
impressive nonetheless.?

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Verdict

A fitting addition to the Rayman
franchise. It’s fun, lighthearted and
accessible to all members of the family.

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