Rayman Origins

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 267 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 219 out of 267
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  3. Negative: 23 out of 267
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  1. waynespetyoungn
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Accidentally posted this review under PS3 when I own the 360 version...

    Gorgeous game. Classic platforming. The world 's are very creative and the music is amazingly in tune to the theme of each world. Although there is no online multiplayer, there is still some good replay value if you attempt to go for 100%, as some of the challenges are quite difficult. This game is a stellar    Accidentally posted this review under PS3 when I own the 360 version...

    Gorgeous game. Classic platforming. The world 's are very creative and the music is amazingly in tune to the theme of each world. Although there is no online multiplayer, there is still some good replay value if you attempt to go for 100%, as some of the challenges are quite difficult. This game is a stellar representation of the mechanics that cause us to look back fondly on games from past generations. Sure it doesn't tick every check box of a modern game component list (multiplayer, extensive options,etc), but the developer has concentrated resources into maximizing the awesomeness of the components that are present. Do not miss this game. If nothing else rent it.    … Expand
  2. Gorzil
    Jan 16, 2012
    10
    I'm a hardcore gamer and yet I find Rayman to be a pure marvel, it is the most gorgeous game you will ever play, visuals are out of this world, Music is incredible, ultra atmospheric, and most importantly, super fun, do not miss this one, it is a Gem!
  3. Richie
    Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Some of the most fun I've had playing or watching friends playing a video game in a long time. Rayman Origins is a beautiful looking game, the background music is epic (it will have you laughing out loud), and the gameplay couldn't be better. Not many, if any games out there have this level of style and fun, the gaming industry can learn a few things from Rayman Origins. This is theSome of the most fun I've had playing or watching friends playing a video game in a long time. Rayman Origins is a beautiful looking game, the background music is epic (it will have you laughing out loud), and the gameplay couldn't be better. Not many, if any games out there have this level of style and fun, the gaming industry can learn a few things from Rayman Origins. This is the definition of a video game.… Expand
  4. SpazzBrozz
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Just got the game today for christams and i am loving it. 4 friends sitting on the couch together having a great time! This is just the kind of game i needed. 10
  5. roguejetpack
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    It's about time we have a platformer like Rayman Origins in our generation. But it's disappointing to see that a game like this does not get enough attention. It's amazing to see game with many of the essentials to a platformer. The story is rock-solid. With multiple unlockable quirky characters to play as, and a variety of enemies to fight, this game won't let up the style and hilarity.It's about time we have a platformer like Rayman Origins in our generation. But it's disappointing to see that a game like this does not get enough attention. It's amazing to see game with many of the essentials to a platformer. The story is rock-solid. With multiple unlockable quirky characters to play as, and a variety of enemies to fight, this game won't let up the style and hilarity. And all this with a soundtrack that UBIsoft nailed to add on to the story. The graphics are hands-down one best you'll see in a 2-D game with a smooth animation and incredible art direction. Even though there is no online, you will still find amusement and glory in this game, whether you're playing alone or with friends. When you're tired of seeing or shooting other bad guys in gory clashes, refresh yourself by playing Rayman Origins.… Expand
  6. Gamer_at_heart
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Very few thought it was possible to bring Rayman back to life. Since the Rabbids came Rayman's fame began to fade and soon the Rabbids took over and Rayman was no more. Then the original creator spoke: A New Rayman is coming! It caused quite as stir, and many and most (including me) tought it was going to be another failed re-hash. But boy were we wrong. Ubisoft had a golden oppurtunity toVery few thought it was possible to bring Rayman back to life. Since the Rabbids came Rayman's fame began to fade and soon the Rabbids took over and Rayman was no more. Then the original creator spoke: A New Rayman is coming! It caused quite as stir, and many and most (including me) tought it was going to be another failed re-hash. But boy were we wrong. Ubisoft had a golden oppurtunity to bring rayman back into the digital world, and they used that oppurtunity to make the best platformer EVER! Yes it's 2D but if crysis was 2D Rayman whould have better graphics. Everything is hand-drawn and animated as smooth as possible. The enviroment, character animations and basically everything is breathtaking. The only problem is to fully enjoy every aspect of Rayman Origins you need to play at 1080p. At this resolution you can take everything in and you will feel as if your in a new world. The gameplay is smooth and challenging. This game makes Mario look like Dora the explorer. The 4 player co-op is as fun as it could be. The gameplay is perfect. Now $60 for a 2D platformer is expensive, but this isn't your average platformer. THIS IS RAYMAN! If your a fan of Rayman or just enjoy a brilliant platformer you should stop reading this now and go buy it. If all the Rayman games coming is like this, I say well done Ubisoft. Well done. You have succesfully brought Rayman back into the gaming world.… Expand
  7. Jarbas6
    Aug 26, 2012
    10
    I'm going to be very straight-forward. My Game of the Year for 2011 was not Skyrim, neither Zelda, nor Uncharted. It was Rayman Origins. Rayman Origins is a masterpiece of a game - it's graphics are beautiful, it's soundtrack is amazing, it's gameplay is breathtaking and it's impossible not to have fun with. While playing the 15-17 hour long story mode, you will find yourself laughing moreI'm going to be very straight-forward. My Game of the Year for 2011 was not Skyrim, neither Zelda, nor Uncharted. It was Rayman Origins. Rayman Origins is a masterpiece of a game - it's graphics are beautiful, it's soundtrack is amazing, it's gameplay is breathtaking and it's impossible not to have fun with. While playing the 15-17 hour long story mode, you will find yourself laughing more often than you'd think. Playing this with friends is a total blast, and the game is fair, creative and free of glitches. It doesn't need any violence to be successful, and it can be very challenging towards the end and even more if you're looking for all of the achievements, speed trophies or medals. The only fault I see is not having online multiplayer. Rayman Origins is as good as Super Mario World or Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when it comes to a masterpiece platformer. Everyone, even if not a gamer, should give it a shot.… Expand
  8. Smogrocker
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    What a gorgeous, fun and clever game! An hommage to the glory days of platforming. Extremely fun with friends. Finished it in one 10-hour session with friends in 4-player coop. We laughed so so much!
  9. Kermie
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    I had no faith in Rayman: Origins and felt like the price for the title was bound to make it fail. But surprise, the demo was awesome, so I went out on Black Friday and braved the crowds to pick it up on sale. Story is goofy, tons of unlockables, bountiful replay value, laugh out loud drop-in drop-out co-op, great sense of humor, very well done platforming and a beautiful hand-drawn artI had no faith in Rayman: Origins and felt like the price for the title was bound to make it fail. But surprise, the demo was awesome, so I went out on Black Friday and braved the crowds to pick it up on sale. Story is goofy, tons of unlockables, bountiful replay value, laugh out loud drop-in drop-out co-op, great sense of humor, very well done platforming and a beautiful hand-drawn art style makes this game a whirl-wind stand out title and the biggest gaming surprise of 2011. A friend who came over looked at me like I was a little weird in the head for buying ended up loving it. And personally I am NOT a big co-op gamer, but this game is so much fun to play with friends. This is pure nostalgia and it's just plain fun.… Expand
  10. HsMow
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    A miracle! Can't stop smiling... even after I've finished the game =)
    This game is full of dynamism, so colorful and fun! Bring your friend home and have so much fun that you will never regret it.
    Need another Michel Ancel's games !
  11. organicpeach
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    WOW. Completely charming and so much fun. I am 26 and cant get enough of this bright, colourful and imaginative wonder of a game.It plays like an old school platformer but with enough modern bells and whistles to make it more than relevant by todays standards.
  12. redTurtle
    Jan 18, 2012
    10
    This was the funnest game that I played throughout all of 2011. It was great. Hand drawn graphics, and crisp, fun game play kept me smiling until the very end.
  13. Trickyeddy9
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    the best plat former ive played this generation and some of the best graphics ever it is a must buy for platforming fans and rayman fans if only it had online though!!! but just grab 2 or 3 friends and have the best laughs you will have this 2011 year
  14. batshon37
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    This game isn't perfect, but I have no hesitation in saying that this is the best 2-D platformer I've ever played, every single level is gorgeous, it has hours of re-playability with all sorts of challenges to complete (and it isn't easy) and awesome gameplay with beautifully animated characters, the things I didn't like were the checkpoints at the end of each level (and how it's the sameThis game isn't perfect, but I have no hesitation in saying that this is the best 2-D platformer I've ever played, every single level is gorgeous, it has hours of re-playability with all sorts of challenges to complete (and it isn't easy) and awesome gameplay with beautifully animated characters, the things I didn't like were the checkpoints at the end of each level (and how it's the same picture every time) and the demand for collecting so much lums to reach the end, these are minor nitpicks of course and I cannot wait to see what michel ancel's going to do next… Expand
  15. XLX
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    I have to be honest I have never really played a Rayman game before and only bought this game for my wife who used to play Rayman back when it was 2D. When I brought it home I turned the system on for her and decided to watch her play the game for a bit. I was in shock, the game looked amazing. She was jumping around and spinning through the air in no time. The music is spectacular fun andI have to be honest I have never really played a Rayman game before and only bought this game for my wife who used to play Rayman back when it was 2D. When I brought it home I turned the system on for her and decided to watch her play the game for a bit. I was in shock, the game looked amazing. She was jumping around and spinning through the air in no time. The music is spectacular fun and makes the game a much more enjoyable experience, while the colors and the art of the game pop as soon as you begin to play. I finally got my chance to play and realized how easy the game was to pick up and go yet how the levels did a great job of building on the challenge and getting harder over time gradually. I am now a new Rayman fan and if another Rayman came out like this in all the 2D Glory I would pick it up in a heartbeat.… Expand
  16. Wlad007
    Dec 31, 2011
    10
    This game reminds me old times. It is funny, colourful and has great music. 100 times better than those weird rabbits and their mini-games. Only shame is that pc version doesn't exist.
  17. sias
    Jan 18, 2012
    10
    What a fantastic surprise this game was! Beautiful hand drawn graphics that are utterly charming. The sound design is brilliant and the music is a fitting tribute to the mad erratic nature of the game. The gameplay is solid and doesn't try to over complicate with lives and power-ups etc. A pure platformer experience in every shape and form. Also, this is quite a large game with over 10What a fantastic surprise this game was! Beautiful hand drawn graphics that are utterly charming. The sound design is brilliant and the music is a fitting tribute to the mad erratic nature of the game. The gameplay is solid and doesn't try to over complicate with lives and power-ups etc. A pure platformer experience in every shape and form. Also, this is quite a large game with over 10 words containing several levels with a lot of variety, whether your flying on the back of a mosquito or swimming in the deep ocean. I have to say the underwater sections are immensely fun and rather quite beautiful. This game is best played with at least one other person. 2 player co-op is brilliant, 4 player co-op can become quite hectic and very suddenly turns into a slap-fest (you can slap the crap out of each other). So if you want to progress with good scores the 2 player co-op is best, but for maximum on-screen insanity get three friends round and start slapping! Honestly one of the funnest games of last year. I really do struggle to find anything negative about this game. Maybe there are a few pacing issues on some levels and a large amount of trial and error, but that's kind of what platform-games are all about. Anyway frequent checkpoints remove any frustration of having to re-do a tricky part of a level. So no, nothing bad to say about this game. Pah, you can have a 10!… Expand
  18. sjbn002
    Jul 15, 2013
    10
    Lo primero que me sorprendio son:

    Los graficos
    Que es en 2D
    Se puede jugar hasta con 4 jugadores en la misma pantalla..

    Soy super fanatico de esos juegos de antaño y verdad que entretiene por horas, algunas misiones si son dificiles y por un super precio $19.90 dolares..
  19. xaldin93
    Feb 18, 2012
    10
    the art style is beautiful and the simplistic gameplay is great. It's nice to see Rayman back. I hope they get a go at a sequel to this one because i don't think I could ever get tired of this game.
  20. IOMxiibennoiix
    Feb 19, 2012
    10
    When you first start up Rayman Origins, You are Introduced to a, really quite beautiful, world full of colour and Brilliant Sounds.

    The game is the perfect relaxant, There are no penalties for death, rather you simply restart from the current room. These are all really small. The art style Of the game is amazing, reminding me off what made me fall in love with gaming. It looks completely    When you first start up Rayman Origins, You are Introduced to a, really quite beautiful, world full of colour and Brilliant Sounds.

    The game is the perfect relaxant, There are no penalties for death, rather you simply restart from the current room. These are all really small. The art style Of the game is amazing, reminding me off what made me fall in love with gaming. It looks completely hand drawn.

    This game has great replayability, as it gives rewards such as new characters and new stages when you replay levels.

    Overall I would say that this game is best played with a couple of friends, simply because it makes the game more hectic, more fun and more brilliant.    … Expand
  21. ZacOfTheZombies
    Apr 13, 2012
    10
    A wonderfully whimsical game in a market dominated by grit. Rayman: Origin's shows of a beautiful world of color that offsets the sea of brown and bloom that most are accompanied to. Rayman;s classic level design returns to show memorable locals, catchy music and challenging gameplay. Players will find themselves continuing to play into the wee hours of the morning just to see what couldA wonderfully whimsical game in a market dominated by grit. Rayman: Origin's shows of a beautiful world of color that offsets the sea of brown and bloom that most are accompanied to. Rayman;s classic level design returns to show memorable locals, catchy music and challenging gameplay. Players will find themselves continuing to play into the wee hours of the morning just to see what could possibly in the next level. I feel it must also be said that Rayman: Origins has what has to be the first underwater levels that aren't a loveless experience and are actually some of my favorite ones to play. Co-Oping is fun but seems lacking, they could have done more to make it feel liek playing with friends was a new experience. Overall, a perfect game to own if not for the 60 dollar pricetag, luckily prices have dropped to a better zone.… Expand
  22. normyp
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    Best platformer of this generation. It's flawless. Beautiful art style. Wonderful gameplay. Diverse level design. Awesome bosses. No story but who cares when you're having this much fun? I can't remember the last time I had this much fun with a game, there was barely any frustration and even if there was I had a smile on my face because of the animations and the charm! Co-op is a blessing!
  23. Afsan
    Mar 12, 2013
    10
    Platforming has been redefined with Rayman Orgins. A story line isn't needed with a game like this. It is simply a work of art with great controls, a lengthy campaign and up to 4 player co-op offline. The game runs at silky smooth 60 Frames per second with not a single sign of screen tear or freezing issues. The animation is superb with intense game-play moments which always make aPlatforming has been redefined with Rayman Orgins. A story line isn't needed with a game like this. It is simply a work of art with great controls, a lengthy campaign and up to 4 player co-op offline. The game runs at silky smooth 60 Frames per second with not a single sign of screen tear or freezing issues. The animation is superb with intense game-play moments which always make a memorable experience for all of us.… Expand
  24. rwrightson
    May 4, 2013
    10
    The funniest game I've played this year. Addictive, fun to play, specially co-op, highly rewarding and a visual masterpiece. And with many hours of play, it's full of content.
  25. vonzuchter
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    The best platformer the previous generation along with Super Mario Galaxy games... simply amazing. And Legends is even better. A must buy if you own a 360 and want a good platform game for the kids ( of course you will find yourself playing it more)
  26. Numelon
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    This game is just another complete rip-off of angry birds. The game itself is exactly the same except the graphics quality is much lower and the gameplay is significantly less user friendly.
  27. 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
  28. DerpChest100
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Do you like…
    Beating up grannies,
    Slapping your friends repeatedly,
    Thicc fairies?
    If you are all of the above, play this game now. It’s like 15$ on the Xbox store, and it goes on sale all the time. One of my favorite platformers as a kid.
  29. SonicEnthusiast
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Rayman's return to the 2nd dimension was a truly glorious one. It looks so beautiful, I truly commend ubiart for that. The controls are amazing and level design is peak. The characters are so expressive and there is so many of them. It has a nice difficulty spike too and I loved the since of achievement you got from completion. You can see your improved skills as the game progresses andRayman's return to the 2nd dimension was a truly glorious one. It looks so beautiful, I truly commend ubiart for that. The controls are amazing and level design is peak. The characters are so expressive and there is so many of them. It has a nice difficulty spike too and I loved the since of achievement you got from completion. You can see your improved skills as the game progresses and its satisfying. The multiplayer is nothing short of pure fun and entertainment. I truly implore any platformer fan to pick up this game. I trust you will have nothing short of a thrilling experience. But were the design of the nymphs completely necessary lol. Not complaining but, you know.… Expand
  30. muzziklover
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    The best 2d platformer I have played in years. Rayman Origins captures the magic, creativity and nostalgia of the 2d platformer, a dying genre in games today and even though I love Super Mario, it's a very refreshing shift instead of having to rely on Mario for platformers most of the time. The gameplay is fun, the music is funny and the graphics and art design are colourful and beautifulThe best 2d platformer I have played in years. Rayman Origins captures the magic, creativity and nostalgia of the 2d platformer, a dying genre in games today and even though I love Super Mario, it's a very refreshing shift instead of having to rely on Mario for platformers most of the time. The gameplay is fun, the music is funny and the graphics and art design are colourful and beautiful to look at, proof that a game doesn't need realism to look good this generation. The local 4 player multiplayer is ridiculously fun and a great game when friends are around. If you love 2d platformers and games in general, do not pass this up on any console you own.… Expand
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#16 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#29 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#52 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Xbox World Australia
    Feb 26, 2012
    90
    Rayman Origins is a breath of fresh, colourful air to the industry that sadly I think will go largely ignored by the masses. Ubisoft and Michel Ancel have managed to craft something that has clearly had a lot of love and effort gone into it, both presentation wise and gameplay wise.
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  2. Xbox Achievements
    Feb 15, 2012
    89
    A triumphant comeback for the series, Rayman Origins sees the influence of creator Michel Ancel at work once more, and a strong showing for Ubisoft's hand-drawn UbiART Framework, giving the game a unique and stunning style that's entirely its own thing. Rayman Origins is addictive, entertaining and quite possibly the best 2D platformer money can buy on Xbox 360.
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  3. Console Monster
    Jan 20, 2012
    93
    Overall, Rayman Origins goes where very few games have been able to go before and has shown that it is possible to revive a classic and to make it even better. It's excellently developed and is great fun to play from start to finish. Minus a few little problems, Rayman Origins is one of the most underrated games of 2011, which is certainly worth playing through.
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