• Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2002
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. 74
    Most of the racing is exciting and a treat for the eyes, but there should have been more in the way of multiplay.
  2. 70
    As a multiplayer game, though, the fun doesn't last as long as it should. [July 2002, p.76]
  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    The fact that I got so involved in the solo portion of a multiplayer game meant they were doing something right. [June 2002, p.99]
  4. Game Informer
    65
    I just couldn't get into the bland fighting half of the game. [Nov 2002, p.128]
  5. Play Magazine
    60
    It's not the kind of party game that lasts well beyond the immediate draw. [June 2002, p.63]
  6. The low asking price and endearing charm of the Rayman universe prevent this decent attempt at a story-less “Rayman 2” spinoff from completely bombing out
  7. PSM Magazine
    60
    It's entertaining for a while, but unless you add alcohol and gambling, it won't dominate your life. [June 2002, p.38]
  8. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    Addictive and fun whether you're entertaining a group of friends or a party of one. [June 2002, p.110]
  9. Anyone looking for an exciting mascot racing game won't find too much to like here once the thrill of four-player multiplayer has worn off.
  10. GameNow
    50
    It's too bad that only about half of Rayman Arena is fun to play. [August 2002, p.65]
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Jul 8, 2023
    9
    Known as Rayman M in Europe because arena is way too aggressive.
    One of the funnest video games featuring a frog and robot pirates. The
    Known as Rayman M in Europe because arena is way too aggressive.
    One of the funnest video games featuring a frog and robot pirates. The variety of modes and steady increase in difficulty as you play through the single player mode give this game oodles of replayability.
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  2. Feb 4, 2021
    7
    i will admit this game is underrated but you get frezzed a lot and thats what makes the game Bull ****
  3. Oct 27, 2020
    9
    Honestly, I didn't think a multiplayer-oriented Rayman game would work... but Rayman Arena is fun. Its so, so, so much fun. It's genuinely oneHonestly, I didn't think a multiplayer-oriented Rayman game would work... but Rayman Arena is fun. Its so, so, so much fun. It's genuinely one of my favorite games in the series, the level variety and replayability is masterclass. Full Review »