Rayman: Hoodlum's Revenge

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 15, 2005
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
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  1. N-Insanity
    78
    You've got to admit Rayman is incredibly cool, but no measure of awesomeness can cover up troublesome controls, average visuals and mediocre gameplay.
  2. Worth Playing
    75
    With a little more foresight into the viewpoint, things could have become infinitely more playable and turned out to be a far more rewarding experience.
  3. GameSpot
    73
    Certainly, the lack of interactive environmental features combined with the expansiveness of the game's levels could lead to burnout after a while.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Takes the series in a new direction and while it's not exactly perfect steps have been taken to compensate for some of its shortcomings. Props to Ubisoft for taking a chance.
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  6. Game Chronicles
    68
    It'll probably get a bit boring after a few levels, but as far as a game to pop in and play to pass the time goes... well, it works.
  7. IGN
    65
    It's a significant step backwards not only from the outstanding "Rayman 3" on the system, but also the development studio's rather impressive conversion of the original side-scrolling platformer back in 2001.
  8. Nintendo Power
    60
    Pacing and unlockables are top-notch. [May 2005, p.92]
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  9. GamePro
    60
    While replaying completed levels to raise scores and collect more lums will unlock secret areas, the core simplicity of the gameplay may not tempt many players to romp again where they have romped before.
  10. Play Magazine
    50
    A competent game, but it's also thoroughly forgettable. [May 2005, p.73]
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  11. NintendoWorldReport
    50
    A game that could have been great. But due to the glaring control issues and lack of player rewards, it becomes a chore rather than a game, and most players will probably be bored or frustrated if they bother to play it.
  12. Games Radar
    40
    The new isometric view makes even the simplest of tasks extremely annoying, judging jumps is painfully tricky, Rayman has strangely forgotten how to swim and combat is, frankly, a mess. [NGC Pocket]
  13. GameSpy
    40
    Simply put, it has no hook. It offers nothing of interest to an even semi-seasoned gamer. It's as dull a foray into platforming as you'll find on your local store's shelves, and another unfortunate example of this license being diluted.

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#33 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#31 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. JPK
    Aug 29, 2018
    7
    Just A Fun Little GBA Game
    It's Nothing Special, But If Your'e Bored, This Is A Good Little Fun Time Waster.
  2. PabloEnver
    Feb 4, 2023
    7
    Siendo el primer Rayman que juego no tengo forma de compararlo con los clásicos en 2D, pero este me ha parecido un juego decente. Tiene losSiendo el primer Rayman que juego no tengo forma de compararlo con los clásicos en 2D, pero este me ha parecido un juego decente. Tiene los típicos problemas de la perspectiva isómetrica, como hacer alguno saltos a ciegas y morir mas de una vez por no llegar a donde pretendías, pero más allá de eso no tiene grandes problemas, aunque tampoco grandes virtudes. Graficamente es bonito, la música está bien y el control es bueno. Algo corto, pero tampoco esperaba más. Un juego decente sin más.… Full Review »
  3. sebastianali
    Jul 6, 2019
    4
    The worst Rayman game of all. The story is very poor (although not so much compared to Rayman Origins. And the gameplay.... Oh my lord! TheThe worst Rayman game of all. The story is very poor (although not so much compared to Rayman Origins. And the gameplay.... Oh my lord! The gameplay... is... TERRIBLE!
    Although a platform game with a bird's eye view is very innovative, the view is tilted, which means you will not be able to distinguish the height when jumping and you will die hundreds of times. The way to attack is very imprecise and killing enemies is a matter of luck and mashing buttons. It's impressive that I did not give it less rating considering that it is almost UNPLAYABLE, maybe because of how big the map is and to be able to see it. That is pretty good.    … Full Review »
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