Rayman 2: The Great Escape

 Nintendo 64
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 122
  3. Negative: 6 out of 122
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  1. Toasty87
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    Its good but not brilliant really should have released the 2D version and this as the 3rd one.
  2. Untitled94
    Mar 16, 2022
    6
    The game is pretty fun with good platforming, good level design, decent music and overall is just a good game...on PS1. On N64 (and almost every other version), the levels definitely overstay their welcome. It might be different if the parts that were cut out of the PS1 version were there as bonus levels or something, but because they're connected to the regular levels, it causes the gameThe game is pretty fun with good platforming, good level design, decent music and overall is just a good game...on PS1. On N64 (and almost every other version), the levels definitely overstay their welcome. It might be different if the parts that were cut out of the PS1 version were there as bonus levels or something, but because they're connected to the regular levels, it causes the game to feel like a major drag. If a remake ever comes out; they really, really need make those parts not drag out. Also the mini game in the N64 version kind of sucks.… Expand
  3. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    Valoro este porque la versión de PSX no aparece, que es la que jugué. Rayman 2 lleva al protagonista a las tres dimensiones en un momento donde no era fácil hacerlo, y aprobó muy bien. Un juego bastante bien logrado, muy sólido, aunque sin llegar a estar a la altura de los mejores de la época.
    Nota final: 7.2
  4. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 17, 2023
    7
    I'm not a fan of the Rayman games or of 3D platformers in general, but this is certainly one of the better ones on the 64. The transition to the third dimension works quite well and it manages to side-step most of the issues that plagued this type of game in the early days. Not bad at all.
  5. Cakiws
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    I like rayman but, this game is something off, is like gives me headache each time i play it, probably the fact that you have to collect, or the voices sound effect just mind blown my mind, is an old 64 game i know, but this kinda be personal.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best N64 Game of 1999
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#6 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1999
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#4 Most Shared N64 Game of 1999

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Nintendorks
    90
    Quite simply, it's a game you have to play if you like playing games. Its combination of old and new school elements make Rayman 2 a breath of fresh air in the flood of titles released this holiday season. Don't miss it.
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  2. Electric Playground
    95
    To say that Rayman 2 impressed me would be a tremendous understatement. About the only blemish the game has is its lack of any multiplayer contests.
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  3. Nintendojo
    94
    This game plays as good as it looks. Rayman himself responds perfectly to the analogue stick and it doesn’t take very long before controlling him becomes second nature, leaving you to focus your attention on the aweinspiring graphics and infinitely interesting environments. In fact, I can say with a clear conscious that Rayman 2 is absolutely THE BEST FORCED PATH 3D PLATFORMER ON ANY SYSTEM TO DATE. PERIOD.
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