Rayman Origins

 Wii
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 262 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 229 out of 262
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 262
  3. Negative: 13 out of 262
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  1. hit925
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    This whole game is absolutely ridiculous in every way. Yet, that's why it's so good. The inane gibberish of the characters, the crazy level design and at times hilarious music makes this a game a laugh to play every time. As well as this though, it's a proper 2d platformer with a punishing difficulty late on though the physics may be too floaty for some. The game is fairly long and theThis whole game is absolutely ridiculous in every way. Yet, that's why it's so good. The inane gibberish of the characters, the crazy level design and at times hilarious music makes this a game a laugh to play every time. As well as this though, it's a proper 2d platformer with a punishing difficulty late on though the physics may be too floaty for some. The game is fairly long and the levels are very replayable. After years of being bossed about by a bunch of bunnies, I wasn't expecting Rayman to star in a platformer that manages to be a serious contender to some of Mario's best.… Expand
  2. shez
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    I wish i have the same talent this programmers/designers have. This game has an outstanding artistic beauty, incredibile level desing and a funny gameplay based on ryhthm. You will fall in love at the first level with this lovely addictive platformer and, sorry if i dare to say it, but in my opinion it makes super mario feel almost boring! What we have here is simply a great game.
  3. whitespider999
    Feb 29, 2012
    9
    I am not really a platformer fan. Back in the megadrive/snes (and before) days - I was more comfortable playing 'shining force' than super mario world. Chrono trigger over sonic. This game however, is just so fine tuned, so charming, so well designed - so incredible. That it won me over. I probably won't go back to the old platformers. I will - however - go back to this game. I'd argueI am not really a platformer fan. Back in the megadrive/snes (and before) days - I was more comfortable playing 'shining force' than super mario world. Chrono trigger over sonic. This game however, is just so fine tuned, so charming, so well designed - so incredible. That it won me over. I probably won't go back to the old platformers. I will - however - go back to this game. I'd argue it's a better overall game than any of those classics. Oh, it also looks utterly incredible due to the incredibly drawn visuals and animation.… Expand
  4. Flyinpancake
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Rayman Origins takes a great idea to the max in its crazy beautiful wacky world!
    Tons of levels and hard challenges!
    Fantastic four player action!
    Slap your friends!

    Buy this game!
    If you can't, be sure to try and play it with a friend!
  5. themacmeister
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished this game (still missing some medals and lums) after countless hours of play.

    This is old-school challenging platforming at its most beautiful and enjoyable. The tricky treasure levels will have you losing sleep, but the real treasure level is unlocked when you complete all 10 tricky treasure chases. Think of it as the biggest trick treasure level, times TEN. This is no Super Mario Galaxy... this game is made for diehard platformer fans.

    I have not had this much fun on the Wii since Bit.Trip Runner was released. Sound, Music and Graphics are all superb, if a bit repetitive at times. Gameplay is super smooth, and the only glitch I ever encountered was background pop-in in the first second or two of a tricky treasure level. I haven't had the chance to play the co-op, but I hear it is even more enjoyable than the single player campaign.

    This is a must have game for your Wii, as it is for 360 and PS3 as well. A perfect 10 - A shining example of what 2D can be on a modern system (or even a Wii - wink).    … Expand
  6. HazukiRyo
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    An amazingly beautiful and fun platformer. Rayman Origins has it all: fun challenging levels, gorgeous 2D graphics, catchy music, and very solid responsive controls. I would actually say that I had more fun playing this, especially multiplayer, than the New Super Mario Bros. I actually really wanted to replay levels over and over and collect as many lums as I could and get ALL 10 LividAn amazingly beautiful and fun platformer. Rayman Origins has it all: fun challenging levels, gorgeous 2D graphics, catchy music, and very solid responsive controls. I would actually say that I had more fun playing this, especially multiplayer, than the New Super Mario Bros. I actually really wanted to replay levels over and over and collect as many lums as I could and get ALL 10 Livid Dead teeth. My only small gripe with this game is that after beating the real final boss of this game, the ending was a bit of a let down :(. It was very short and uninspiring. Developers could have done a much better job with ending. Other than that, I would highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a very fun and challenging platformer.… Expand
  7. ccrogers15
    Mar 12, 2012
    1
    I loved the past raymans. However, this game is rigged with bugs and errors that make it hard to play. The game is very boring and is a total step back. Why go back to outdated 2D? The series has done great in 3D and thats how fans enjoyed it. Good thing rayman 3 is coming in HD later march 2012. This game is a total fail. Im a LONG TIME fan, and it SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS. Do not buy thisI loved the past raymans. However, this game is rigged with bugs and errors that make it hard to play. The game is very boring and is a total step back. Why go back to outdated 2D? The series has done great in 3D and thats how fans enjoyed it. Good thing rayman 3 is coming in HD later march 2012. This game is a total fail. Im a LONG TIME fan, and it SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS. Do not buy this terrible game.… Expand
  8. TheCritic1
    Feb 12, 2013
    10
    At first when I read about this, I thought it would just be a rip-off of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, but more colourful. When I picked it up, I could not have been more wrong! First thing about this game that is good is the art style. The cartoony look really brings out the best in this game! Second: the way the characters interact with the world. I played most of this game with my brotherAt first when I read about this, I thought it would just be a rip-off of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, but more colourful. When I picked it up, I could not have been more wrong! First thing about this game that is good is the art style. The cartoony look really brings out the best in this game! Second: the way the characters interact with the world. I played most of this game with my brother and the way you see Rayman and Globox interact with the Glade of Dreams is amazing. Its not like the usual Nintendo titles where the main character always looks like they are on a mission. No, Rayman and his mates are going on this adventure for fun! And thirdly: This game is fun! Personally, I think this game is much better than the traditional Mario games. Even my brother, who doesn't play much games bar FIFA, loved it. Honestly, one of the funnest games I have ever played. A must buy!… Expand
  9. Icy
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    Far better than mario : Better gfx, great gameplay, lots of humour ( the various characters are really funny ), crazy multiplayer and beautiful music!
  10. unijalo
    Jul 29, 2012
    10
    Quel jeu ! Ni trop court, ni trop long, la difficulté est progressive et permet au joueur de s'adapter aux nouveaux pouvoirs que l'on obtient au fil du scénario. Les designers ont effectué un travail énorme pour donner un côté poétique aux décors, à la musique. Et c'est sûrement grâce à cela que l'on souhaiteQuel jeu ! Ni trop court, ni trop long, la difficulté est progressive et permet au joueur de s'adapter aux nouveaux pouvoirs que l'on obtient au fil du scénario. Les designers ont effectué un travail énorme pour donner un côté poétique aux décors, à la musique. Et c'est sûrement grâce à cela que l'on souhaite continuer à jouer, même après avoir perdu une trentaine de fois d'affilée !
    L'aspect multijoueur garantit des heures de fun entre amis, mais il vaut mieux s'attaquer aux coffrapattes en solo, étant donné que les mouvements à effectuer sont quasi-chorégraphiques.    … Expand
  11. mengplex
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    A fantastic platformer, featuring great level design, quirky music, solid and responsive controls and a challenging difficulty.
    The game actively rewards exploration and allows players to take on a 'as hard as you want' difficulty, with collectables perched in tricky spots for more confident players which arent neccesary for basic game completion.
    The game is of reasonable length for a 2d    A fantastic platformer, featuring great level design, quirky music, solid and responsive controls and a challenging difficulty.
    The game actively rewards exploration and allows players to take on a 'as hard as you want' difficulty, with collectables perched in tricky spots for more confident players which arent neccesary for basic game completion.
    The game is of reasonable length for a 2d platformer, and has fair replay in time trials and medals for completionists.
    Overall, a challenging platformer blessed with fun music and nice visuals.
    If you dont enjoy this game, you should probably stop playing platformers.    … Expand
  12. Supermann
    Dec 2, 2011
    10
    So AWESOME! It's really fun and quirky and silly and makes you just feel real happy for some reason. It looks beautiful and gets you glued to the TV. Hilarious and fast paced, it really washes any boredom away and makes you feel good.
  13. The1stGodfather
    Feb 14, 2012
    9
    This is by far the best platforming game I have ever played. The 2D graphics are good and smooth, the color is vibrant and stunning, and the enemies present a challenge even in the beginning. The complexity of the chain reactions that can occur can get to extreme levels of craziness, and I'm all over that. The only thing I must say that is negative is that the game didn't need to throw inThis is by far the best platforming game I have ever played. The 2D graphics are good and smooth, the color is vibrant and stunning, and the enemies present a challenge even in the beginning. The complexity of the chain reactions that can occur can get to extreme levels of craziness, and I'm all over that. The only thing I must say that is negative is that the game didn't need to throw in the suggestive element with the fairies wearing revealing garments, including tight tops and INCREDIBLY short skirts. In a game like this, it doesn't look attractive in 2D, and it is a bit too racy for a E10+ game.… Expand
  14. antoinedumont50
    Apr 2, 2012
    8
    I am a huge fan of the Rayman series. I started out with Rayman 1 when I was a child and it was my favourite. When I heard that Rayman Origins was going back to 2D, I was thrilled! So, is the game worth it? Definitely!

    It is fast paced, witty and gorgeous. The soundtrack is amazing and fits this crazy world perfectly. I would say that the game is difficult by today's standards, but not    I am a huge fan of the Rayman series. I started out with Rayman 1 when I was a child and it was my favourite. When I heard that Rayman Origins was going back to 2D, I was thrilled! So, is the game worth it? Definitely!

    It is fast paced, witty and gorgeous. The soundtrack is amazing and fits this crazy world perfectly. I would say that the game is difficult by today's standards, but not unmanageable. If you want to get to 100 % completion, you'd better have a lot of time on your hands.

    If you have 30 â    … Expand
  15. tipsypants
    Jan 28, 2013
    9
    It's perfect, except for a few minor bugs. Although they can be frustrating, they are not game breaking. Getting everything can be pretty brutal :)
  16. ferrers405
    Sep 5, 2013
    9
    They get it! Even with the low power of Wii Ubisoft did a really decent version of Rayman Origins, i really appreciate the gameplay like in the others versions and the visual it's really good.
  17. dogser
    Aug 6, 2013
    10
    rayman origins is best rayman game ever over 60 levels this game is complete when are collects all ten skull theets and comlete land of the live dead.
  18. GameLegends
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Rayman games are a favorite of Game Legends and Raya Origins is one of the best games I've ever played great grapics an characters and the nightmares Ubisoft never don't please Game Legends and all gamers all around the world.
  19. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 27, 2014
    9
    With controls & level design that rival Super Meat Boy, this game is the best in its class! Though it is a little too hard for me, if you have a 2nd player, with just about any skill level, you'll do fine.
  20. Jeroen15
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Rayman origins is gorgeous game that really captures the original Rayman in a better way other than the great graphics this game is filled with fun soundtracks,tunes, and awesome characters.and for people out there looking for a game that is great but not difficult Rayman is for you. the only con i can say is that you die very quickly
  21. SegoEde
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    Rayman is back to glory! This 2D-platformer brings back what made the first games so fantastic - very neat graphics, near-perfect controlls and that action-adventure feeling.
  22. youlouz
    Mar 15, 2015
    6
    I can't understand why people are raving this game is so awesome. It really isn't that special

    PROS
    -Good graphics
    -Fun concept

    Cons
    -Boring story
    -Surprisingly frustrating
  23. TharosTheDragon
    Sep 27, 2015
    9
    Took a lesson from New Super Mario Bros. Wii on how to make a great co-op single screen 4-player platformer. I'd say it's more difficult than Mario. So far I haven't gotten enough lums to get a medal on a single level.
  24. EpicLadySponge
    Apr 1, 2016
    9
    Rayman Origins is an adventure for Rayman fans out there. It's what makes a game so fun that you don't want it to finish until you feel like you want to finish it.
  25. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    Es un juego muy bueno pero le faltan algumas cosas q su sucesor mejora. Pero bueno es un plataforma frenetico, lleno de alegria y diversion q le ensena a Mario y a Sonic como se hacen los plataformas en 2D. Aprendan del nuevo maestro
  26. IlluminaTea
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    The presentation in this game is fantastic. The music has a creative style and helps build atmosphere, and the artwork is some of the most creative I've seen in a video game, at some points directly affecting the level design. And about the level design - it's carefully made so that each level feels different from another, they don't just blend together. The controls are very good, forThe presentation in this game is fantastic. The music has a creative style and helps build atmosphere, and the artwork is some of the most creative I've seen in a video game, at some points directly affecting the level design. And about the level design - it's carefully made so that each level feels different from another, they don't just blend together. The controls are very good, for lack of a better word. The way Rayman's moves are designed combined with the level design makes it fun and extremely satisfying to speedrun through all the levels, and you never feel like you need to blame the controls. The thing that might turn some people away from this game is the difficulty, which some players may not be used to (if you're new to Rayman you will find yourself retrying certain levels a LOT) but the difficulty isn't a problem to people experienced with platformers. If you are a fan of free-flowing 2D platformers I seriously recommend this game to you.… Expand
  27. JPK
    Aug 29, 2018
    9
    Terrific Reboot
    Rayman Origins Is A Fun And EXTREMELY Unique Platformer That Follows In The Footsteps Of Mario.
  28. ashketchum
    Mar 3, 2018
    8
    Origins is a great platforming game that combines a unique aesthetic with creative level design. Difficulty in this game gradually ramps up. On the first time through, players are encouraged to look for secret rooms and collect as many lums as possible. After, however, they are given the chance to speed through the level, which allows a different perspective of the level, and alsoOrigins is a great platforming game that combines a unique aesthetic with creative level design. Difficulty in this game gradually ramps up. On the first time through, players are encouraged to look for secret rooms and collect as many lums as possible. After, however, they are given the chance to speed through the level, which allows a different perspective of the level, and also increases appreciation of the level design. A drawback though is the Snoring Tree. Anytime you want to change a character, you need to go through this place, which feels repetitive after awhile. Also, the mosquito stages get tiring after awhile, due to the limited control in comparison to the platforming sections. Overall though, a great platformer.… Expand
  29. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Reviewing this game at a much later date than its release.

    It is a great game, however I still have to deduce one 1 point in order to make space for the greatness of the follow up, the Rayman Legends. Criticism goes to the fact that some levels produced small quantities of frustration, having to play them multiple times in order to get the medals. In the Wii version there were some    Reviewing this game at a much later date than its release.

    It is a great game, however I still have to deduce one 1 point in order to make space for the greatness of the follow up, the Rayman Legends.

    Criticism goes to the fact that some levels produced small quantities of frustration, having to play them multiple times in order to get the medals.
    In the Wii version there were some game freezes too.

    Other than that design-wise in mechanics and artistically it is a great end result of a game.    … Expand
  30. L0UI5
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    10/10......................................................................
  31. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    This is the only mainline Rayman game I've played, and man is it a great time.
  32. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Look, Rayman origins is a good game but definitely overrated as well. It's a fun 2D platform
  33. Pentakill
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    This game was my first time ever playing a game from the classic Rayman franchise. I have to say, I didn't expect such a fun and beautiful game. There needs to be more of it.
  34. GameDudeGuy
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    oh my god i freaking love this game rayman orgins is orginal and the game never gets old i play it so many times and i think its one of the best games people think rayman legends is better but i think rayman orgins is where its at this game has better multiplayer than the new super mario bros series this is one of the best games of all time and i think anybody should buy it. Now for theoh my god i freaking love this game rayman orgins is orginal and the game never gets old i play it so many times and i think its one of the best games people think rayman legends is better but i think rayman orgins is where its at this game has better multiplayer than the new super mario bros series this is one of the best games of all time and i think anybody should buy it. Now for the bad.... Theres nothing bad i can think about. Even when the games becomes super hard i still manged to play and beat the games overall this is one of the best games i ever played and i give a 10/10… Expand
  35. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    This is a less refined version of Legends. It's a pretty good game regardless, though.
  36. grimreapersims
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
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  37. B00tador
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    Love it, perfect platformer. Light hearted, fun with just enough challenger.
  38. emil99
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Rayman origins is one of those games that you always keep coming back to. Its been 10 years since launch and the game is still just as fun as it was when it came out. It blends the classic Rayman difficulty with the modern 2d platforming. You can play the game by yourself, with friends or family and it will be fun either way. One of my favorites, dont miss out. Most underrated platformer.
  39. MarioSwitch
    Jun 25, 2022
    9
    I tested the game the first time on Xbox 360. As the game is very close to the Xbox 360 version, I put the same score.
  40. elsnake144
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Mario, step up your game.

    This game is better than most if not all 2D Mario games by a long way.
  41. Illyan
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best Rayman 2D games I ever played The grafics and stetic is pretty cool and also te controls are very good but a little bit clunky but is ok and the story is a little bit strange but I accept it
  42. 3ls0ul
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  43. LORDTIKIDCANCER
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    FUN HARD CHARISMATIC ARTISTIC this game is the bomb and have 4 players mode! LETSGOOOO

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Wii Game of 2011
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#4 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011
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#6 Most Shared Wii Game of 2011

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    Jan 14, 2012
    88
    Insert ear plugs and dust off those reflexes: 2D platforming is back. [Christmas 2011, p.62]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Jan 1, 2012
    100
    Rayman Origins combines art and challenge in a unique form.
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  3. XGN
    Dec 29, 2011
    93
    Rayman Origin proves that multiplatform games don't have to be a load of bull on the Wii. The game may even be better on Wii, because the offline co-op mode better fits the console. The Wii Remote may come with its own problems but they are easily resolved by adding a Nunchuck or Classis Controller. Good job, Ubisoft!
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