
Rayman
The limbless hero's debut platformer featuring surreal hand-drawn visuals. Travel through the Dream Forest to rescue the Great Protoon and defeat Mr. Dark's minions.
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About This Game
Showcased the Jaguar's graphical capabilities with fluid animation and vibrant 2D environments that pushed hardware limits.
Introduced Rayman's signature abilities: hair-copter flight, energy fist attacks, and wall-running mechanics.
Notorious for its high difficulty curve, later adjusted in subsequent console releases.
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