Info about Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition: Official game description: THE ADVENTURE THAT STARTED IT ALL --------------------------------- Perform Rayman’s signature punch and helicopter hair glide through colorful worlds, from the Dream Forest and its unforgettable mosquito ride to Band Land’s musical chaos. Rescue the Electoons and save the world from Mr. Dark in a classic platforming adventure with a unique art style that remains as magical today as it was in the '90s. THE DEFINITIVE EDITION ---------------------- Play the classic adventure across 5 versions (MS-DOS, PlayStation®, Atari Jaguar, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance) now enhanced with an immersive, reimagined soundtrack, plus more than 120 additional levels from Rayman’s New Levels, Rayman 60 Levels, and Rayman By His Fans. And for the first time ever, experience the long-lost SNES prototype, offering a rare glimpse into how Rayman’s innovative gameplay first took shape. EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY --------------------- Uncover the untold story behind Rayman’s creation in an interactive documentary featuring over 50 minutes of brand-new interviews with the original developers. Dive into rare concept art, early sketches, and design documents that offer exclusive insights into the making of the limbless hero. A CLASSIC FOR EVERYONE ---------------------- Rediscover the cult-classic gameplay or take on the challenge with new features designed to keep you in the action, including a rewind, multiple save slots, and accessibility options like infinite lives and instant level unlocks. Release date: Feb 13, 2026 Categories: 2D Platformer, Precision Platformer, Collectathon, Retro, Side-scrolling, Action-Adventure Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The Rayman experience on Steam Deck is marred by several significant issues. The requirement to use Ubisoft Connect is a major point of contention, causing frustration and technical difficulties. Additionally, the lack of cloud saves and changes to the original soundtrack have negatively impacted user satisfaction. Technical issues such as corrupted videos and performance stutters further detract from the experience. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Good collection of Rayman games (weight 0.44): The collection is praised for including different versions of the original Rayman games, providing a fresh experience and supporting the franchise. - Gameplay and graphics praised (weight 0.32): The game is noted for its fantastic gameplay, smooth performance, and amazing graphics. Players find it solid and enjoyable. - Rewind feature reduces frustration (weight 0.18): The addition of a time rewind feature is highlighted as a significant improvement, reducing player frustration. - Reasonable pricing (weight 0.11): The game's pricing is considered reasonable and fair, making it accessible to a wider audience. - Excellent emulation (weight 0.08): The emulation quality is praised for being very good, with excellent CRT emulation across all ports. - Rayman Redemption praised (weight 0.08): Rayman Redemption is mentioned as a great fan game and a good remaster with additional content. - Supports future Rayman releases (weight 0.08): Players appreciate the collection as it supports the potential release of other Rayman games in the future. - Widescreen support on PS1 version (weight 0.07): The PS1 version of the game is noted for its full widescreen support, which works well. Common complaints: - New soundtrack criticized heavily (weight 0.92): The new soundtrack is widely criticized for being chaotic, unfitting, and inferior to the original. Players feel it does not match the dream-like atmosphere and mood of the original game. - No option for original soundtrack (weight 0.68): Players are upset that there is no option to toggle back to the original soundtrack. The original music has been entirely replaced without any choice to switch back. - Forced Ubisoft Connect requirement (weight 0.35): The game requires Ubisoft Connect, forcing players to install and link an account. This requirement is unwanted and causes issues for many players. - Missing Sega Saturn version (weight 0.13): Players note the omission of the Sega Saturn version, which is a disappointment for those who enjoyed that specific version of the game. - Technical issues with DOS version (weight 0.13): The MS-DOS version of the game has technical problems, including lag and poor performance, which detract from the gameplay experience. - No cloud or autosave feature (weight 0.08): The game lacks cloud save and autosave features, which are conveniences that modern players expect and appreciate. - Lack of original French audio (weight 0.07): There is a notable absence of the original French audio and subtitles, which is a letdown for players who prefer or are nostalgic for the French version. - Fan remake preferred (weight 0.07): Some players prefer the fan-made remake, Rayman Redesigner, which is seen as better and more faithful to the original game, and it is also free. Gameplay feedback: - Multiple versions included (weight 0.43): The game includes various versions across different platforms such as DOS, Atari Jaguar, GBC, PS1, and GBA. It also features all DOS expansions and a prototype of Rayman 1. - Exclusive and extra content (weight 0.38): The collection includes exclusive titles like Rayman's New Levels, Rayman By His Fans, and Rayman 60 Levels. It also features a gallery with interviews and extra material, providing additional content beyond the standard game. - Gameplay and mechanics (weight 0.24): The game features enjoyable mechanics, including original mechanics like the Telescopic Fist and Helicopter Hair. The gameplay is described as great and retains the same mechanics and charm as the original. - Rewind and save features (weight 0.21): The game includes a rewind feature, allowing players to rewind time by 15 seconds. Additionally, there is a save anywhere feature, enhancing the gameplay experience by providing more control and convenience. - Visual and audio customization (weight 0.2): The game offers various visual tweaks and options, including different filters and window adjustments. It also supports widescreen and has CRT filter options for each game, enhancing the visual experience. - Accessibility and cheat options (weight 0.2): The game offers various accessibility options, including a cheat menu to unlock various things and options like infinite lives and full health. These features are designed to enhance the gaming experience for all players. - Controller and customization (weight 0.11): The game supports controller mapping and includes game enhancements. Players can customize the display and difficulty settings, providing a tailored gaming experience. - Unique versions and prototypes (weight 0.08): The collection includes unique versions like the GBC game and a SNES prototype. These versions offer different experiences and insights into the development of the game. Performance notes: - Input lag and graphics issues (weight 0.12): Several players reported experiencing input lag and graphics issues while playing the game. - Audio skipping and pacing issues (weight 0.12): Players have noted problems with audio skipping and pacing, which affects the overall gaming experience. - Steam Deck performance (weight 0.08): Players on Steam Deck have reported minor stutters at 1080p, indicating some performance issues. - Save data erasure (weight 0.05): Players have reported that save data gets erased when resetting the game, which is a significant issue. - Loss of electoons (weight 0.05): Players have lost all electoons after running out of continues, which is a frustrating experience. - Smooth gameplay (weight 0.05): Some players have reported that the game runs smoothly, indicating a positive experience. - Glitches patched (weight 0.05): Some glitches, such as clipping and invisible barriers, have been patched, indicating ongoing improvements. - Corrupted intro videos (weight 0.05): Intro videos have been reported to be corrupted unless played offline, which is a significant issue. - Map screen bug (weight 0.04): There is a reported bug in the map screen that affects gameplay. - Error message in level (weight 0.04): There is an error message reported in a specific level, which interrupts gameplay. - Launcher issues on Linux (weight 0.04): Players on Linux have reported issues with the game launcher, affecting accessibility. - Aspect ratio changes (weight 0.04): The aspect ratio has been reported to change between levels, affecting the visual experience. Recommendations: - Consider Rayman Redemption (weight 0.33): Several reviews suggest playing Rayman Redemption, a fan-made version, as an alternative to the current release due to its improvements and lack of cost. - Play original versions instead (weight 0.24): Many players recommend playing the original PS1 or DOS versions of the game for a better experience, including access to the original soundtrack and avoiding issues with the current release. - Game still recommended (weight 0.18): Despite the issues, many players still recommend the game, especially for fans of the Rayman series. - Update with original OST (weight 0.11): Players are hoping for an update that includes the original soundtrack and other improvements. - Wait for physical release (weight 0.05): Some players suggest waiting for the physical release to avoid using Ubisoft Connect. - Ignore negative reviews if fan (weight 0.04): True fans of Rayman are encouraged to ignore negative reviews and enjoy the game. - Turn off CRT filter (weight 0.04): Some players recommend turning off the CRT filter to better appreciate the game's colors. - Original German dub (weight 0.04): A few players mention the original German dub of the PSX version as a desirable feature. Other player notes: - PS1 version as ROM file (weight 0.05): The PS1 version of the game is available as a ROM file, which can be played using an emulator such as DuckStation. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.37): The primary cause of disappointment among players is the replacement of the original soundtrack with a new one, which many feel does not match the quality or nostalgia of the original. Additional issues include the lack of an option to switch back to the original soundtrack, various technical problems such as input lag, frame freezing, and the requirement of a Ubisoft account, which further exacerbate the frustration. - Frustration (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated mainly due to the forced installation of Ubisoft Connect and the removal of the original soundtrack. Other significant causes include technical issues such as game crashes, lack of cloud saves, and bugs preventing level selection, which detract from the overall gaming experience. - Nostalgia (weight 0.13): Nostalgia is primarily driven by players' personal memories and enjoyment of the original game. Many players appreciate the return of a classic game and the opportunity to relive childhood memories, although the absence of the original soundtrack somewhat diminishes this experience for some. - Appreciation (weight 0.07): Players appreciate the new soundtrack remixes and the collection of the first Rayman games. The inclusion of new content, gameplay improvements, and accessibility features, as well as the excellent CRT emulator, contribute to a positive reception. - Disappointed (weight 0.05): The disappointment stems from the missing original soundtrack and the inability to switch back to it. Players feel that the new soundtrack does not live up to the original, which significantly impacts their enjoyment of the game. - Disappointment (weight 0.04): La déception est principalement due à la refonte de la musique sans option pour accéder aux pistes originales, ainsi qu'à l'absence de la version française. Les joueurs sont également mécontents de la suppression des pistes originales de Rémi Gazelle. - Excitement (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the extra content and features in the game, as well as its appearance on Steam. The new additions and improvements contribute to a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm. - Anger (weight 0.02): The anger is primarily due to the replacement of the original soundtrack and various other issues, including poor emulation. Players feel that these changes and problems significantly detract from the game's quality. - Satisfaction (weight 0.02): Players are satisfied with the port they grew up with and the new changes. They appreciate that Ubisoft still cares about the character and that Digital Eclipse has done a good job with the remaster. - Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful that future updates might include the original music, which would significantly improve their experience. They express a willingness to change their reviews to positive once this feature is added. - Annoyance (weight 0.02): Players are annoyed by the CRT filter and the fact that exiting games puts them onto the save menu. These minor issues detract from the overall gaming experience. - Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players are grateful for the availability of the game in the modern era. They appreciate the effort to bring a classic game to contemporary platforms. - Irritation (weight 0.01): The primary cause of irritation is the removal of the original soundtrack. Players feel that this change negatively impacts their enjoyment of the game. - Enjoyment (weight 0.01): Players enjoy the overall gameplay experience and the different game versions included in the collection. The variety and smooth gameplay contribute to a positive experience. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the opportunity for more Rayman games and the overall positive experience. The potential for future content and improvements adds to their excitement. - Joy (weight 0.01): Players experience joy from playing the remastered game. The updated version brings back fond memories and provides a fresh experience. - Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the availability of multiple versions and the smooth gameplay. The variety and quality of the gaming experience contribute to their satisfaction. - Appreciative (weight 0.01): Players are appreciative of the inclusion of multiple versions and the new soundtrack. The variety and new content add value to the collection. - Angry (weight 0.01): Players are angry due to the lack of optimization, improved graphics, and enhanced accessibility. They feel that the game does not meet their expectations in these areas.}