Rayman 3 HD

 Xbox 360
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
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  1. gordofredito
    Mar 26, 2012
    8
    Rayman 3 and Rayman 2 are complete classics, and this is a flawless game... for a 2003 game. The camera is extremely clumsy and might even get you killed, all the "new features" are kinda meeh. This is worth buying if you loved this game back in the PS2 days
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 25, 2018
    8
    While the HD upgrade does little to hide the title's age, the gameplay is strong enough to ensure that Rayman 3 has stood the test of time. As one would expect the change in console generations has allowed for new additions such as achievements and leaderboards. There are some omissions in the form or the original's intro and the "Wanna Kick Rayman" bonus videos, but they don't make thisWhile the HD upgrade does little to hide the title's age, the gameplay is strong enough to ensure that Rayman 3 has stood the test of time. As one would expect the change in console generations has allowed for new additions such as achievements and leaderboards. There are some omissions in the form or the original's intro and the "Wanna Kick Rayman" bonus videos, but they don't make this 360 port a lesser version of the game.

    The gameplay takes a much more linear approach than most 3D platformers. Rather than throwing you into open areas where the goal is to collect everything in sight, Rayman 3 breaks the experience up into more traditional levels. It allows for a more action-oriented approach. Levels are still littered with gems so the genres collect-a-thon nature is still present. The well-crafted boss battles, regular enemy encounters, and platforming challenges allow for some occasionally tricky segments that can push you further than you were expecting without ever really becoming too difficult. The well spaced out mini-game diversions do a great job of providing breaks from the main gameplay segments. I do think that the "Funkyboard" levels go on for a little too long, mostly due to their stiff controls, but I appreciated their funk soundtracks.

    The music in the game is a treat to the ears and very memorable. The dialog not so much. The game tries to have a self-aware, sarcastic tone but is never as funny as it thinks it is. Oddly enough there are some sound design issues that will actually prevent you from hearing most of it's jokes. The characters can rarely be heard over the levels themselves even with some adjustments being made in the options menu. Graphically you can tell this is a game from the previous console generation. Bumping the game up to 60 frames per second, in up to 720p has made it easier on the eyes, but just know Ubisoft didn't go the full remaster route. The colorful and sometimes outright magical level designs themselves can still leave you gawking regardless.

    Amassing as many points as possible throughout the game will open up bonus levels and the achievements themselves will extend the life of the game as they will require you to find everything and perform at your very best. Rayman 3 is still a worthwhile 3D platformer after all these years. Even in the face of the occasional difficulty spikes with a boss or two, the hardest thing to deal with is the camera which can sometimes obscure your view, make it difficult to lock on to a target, and has a tendency to hung on the geometry. Yet it plays well and features some very creative level design. It's imaginative world and goofy sense of humor reminded me of the Oddworld series, only not as dark. Something that makes it perfect for all ages.

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  3. MegWhiteley
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    I remember when I play the original, on XBOX, and wow, the game is a classic. And when I watch Rayman 3 HD I'm feeling happy. This new version is same like the original, the only different is the HD, but if I can play again this classic, I'm feeling happy.
  4. Helmore
    Apr 5, 2012
    9
    Absolutely great game. Great bosses, minigames and music. The graphics aren't amazing obviously but the art direction is great. Really really fun, a true classic. I prefer the original over the remake though.
  5. frederik1478
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    Childhood favourite in the worst package . I don't knowt What happened remaster HD version But somehow it Play worse than the PS2 version Textures that glitches out frame rate that drops when the PS2 version didn't, It's just kind of a mess . this game is one of my favourite platform most of all time The World look the soundtracks the gameplay I Love It All, Maybe the game is a bitChildhood favourite in the worst package . I don't knowt What happened remaster HD version But somehow it Play worse than the PS2 version Textures that glitches out frame rate that drops when the PS2 version didn't, It's just kind of a mess . this game is one of my favourite platform most of all time The World look the soundtracks the gameplay I Love It All, Maybe the game is a bit too easy but That just means you can get easier into a flow. I would wholeheartedly recommend it just play A PS2 emulator version instead… Expand
  6. Pogman
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t understand why people rate this so lowly i know at some parts i doesnt tell you how to do things and its difficult but its still a great 3d platformer with great graphics for its time… Expand
  7. monkeyjumbo
    Oct 23, 2021
    8
    This one was really fun! Loved the aesthetic, and it had great controls, however, it's far from the best Rayman game out there, and the humor, and cutscenes weren't that great. But this game is really creative and fun regardless. Pretty Good!

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#61 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    May 3, 2012
    60
    Fighting with an awkward camera system certainly feels a lot more noticeable today than it did back in 2003. [Issue#84, p.105]
  2. Gamereactor Denmark
    Apr 24, 2012
    60
    Rayman 3 isn't a lacking experience because Ubisoft botched the HD conversion, but because the original is simply one of the weakest chapters of the series.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 23, 2012
    80
    A very welcome nostalgia kick. [May 2012, p.99]
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