Rayman DS

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
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  1. DivineStorm
    Jul 11, 2008
    7
    It is a fun game for those who like rayman 2 and now its on the ds. Unfortunately, the graphics aren't that good, the sound is sometimes awful and the gameplay is sometimes frustrating because of the camera. I expected a little bit more of the game like in super mario 64 ds where there 30 more secret stars included. They could have just added more secret levels. It also has extremelyIt is a fun game for those who like rayman 2 and now its on the ds. Unfortunately, the graphics aren't that good, the sound is sometimes awful and the gameplay is sometimes frustrating because of the camera. I expected a little bit more of the game like in super mario 64 ds where there 30 more secret stars included. They could have just added more secret levels. It also has extremely low replayabilty. Im still rating it a seven because it is still a port of rayman 2 on the handheld and it was my very first rayman game ever which I liked the most. Oh and one more thing: Why the fuck would you use the touchscreen instead of just using the d-pad?! It makes no sense.… Expand
  2. Jim
    Mar 14, 2008
    7
    Rayman DS is great, i really think ubisoft could have done a better job. Everything is great but if you have a ds phat, keep it this game is better to be played on ds phat becase the d-pad is bigger, its tough on ds lite but that doesn't really take away quality from a good game.
  3. storygamer
    Aug 31, 2020
    7
    Rayman does a good job on the DS. You totally get the old-school feeling of the great jump n`run series. The levels are consistent but the controls require some practice. Good fun!
  4. madgamerzero
    Jan 10, 2022
    6
    I really like Rayman 2, but the graphics are not so great for the DS version of the game and it does not have as much of a world to explore compared to the PS2 version of the game. I played Rayman 2 for PS2 and it is a much better version to play than the one for the DS.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best DS Game of 2005
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#30 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
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#22 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Games Radar
    35
    It's hard to imagine anyone splashing their moolah on Ninty's new handheld and being happy to entertain themselves with pedestrian ports of antique titles such as Rayman DS.
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  2. 1UP
    55
    The absence of the thumb stick perhaps dampens game play the most. Like we saw with "Mario DS," 3D platformers are heavily reliant on analog control, and the DS touch screen makes for a very poor analog stick indeed.
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  3. IGN
    60
    A not-all-that-great port of a fantastic platformer, losing a ton in the translation of what made Rayman 2 so great in the first place. Sub-standard control and muddy graphics muck up the original's tight gameplay and vivid imagery.
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