lunchtoast
Member
Yeah, I think the time trials there are times for both a pink thing and a medal. Not sure though, haven't played it for awhile.
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Rayman Origins |OT| The Rebirth
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Yeah, I think the time trials there are times for both a pink thing and a medal. Not sure though, haven't played it for awhile.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Ya, there's a slower time to get the pink thing and a faster time for the trophy thing. So like one level might say 1:40 for the pink thing and 1:10 for the medal. You only get the pink things from time trials, cages, and ending a stage with 300 lums.
I just beat the game finally yesterday. The undead world was kind of disappointing but the game was still amazing. Debating whether to get all the cages/pink lums/medals/etc.
lunchtoast
Member
How did you find it disappointing? I only played it a couple times and I don't have the patience or temper for it. Watched a video of it and no thanks to that.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
What the last level? I just thought it would be longer and sort of disappointed the boss only took three hits. It just felt really quick. Although the stupider than hell like 25 minute credits might have soured me also.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Picked this up last night on the Vita! Can't wait to put some time into it.
So I finally took some more time with it and I think it's one of the weaker 2D platformers I've played on the Wii.
First of all, it looks gorgeous, better than any other 2D platformer on the system. Still, it's sometimes hard to see whether some objects are in the background or whether they are part of the player's layer.
In addition, the controls feel a bit weak, which might only be a problem of using the Wii Remote+NunChuk combo. Jumping and flying does not always work as intended as both actions are mapped to the same button. There's also the problem of doing a walljump when I actually don't want to do one... [Using the Wii Remote is out of the question as it renders the game nearly unplayable in the water and flying sections].
Moreover, the collision detection is weak. Sometimes I was hit by a fireball when I was still quite a bit away. Also, at times it was pure luck whether I could jump to the platform above or whether I couldn't, both times it looked more or less the same. Even worse, Rayman could grab some platforms while he couldn't grab others - I've yet to find out how this is meant to work.
But these are all small issues, the main problem I had was that I found it absolutely boring. I loved Super Mario World, I appreciate NSMB, I love Wario Land, and I even enjoyed Kirby Epic Yarn - but I just don't feel the love for Rayman Origins. I've finished 7 worlds now and there's just a huge lack of challenge - and I'm a rather bad gamer.
Perhaps the title is great fun in multiplayer, my sister assured me that's the case. I will finish up the main game and then I'll take a look at the time challenges. The levels I liked the most were those "high speed" levels in which you build a rainbow to the next world or something like that. I would've also greatly enjoyed the follow-the-chest levels, if it wasn't for the flaws mentioned above.
First of all, it looks gorgeous, better than any other 2D platformer on the system. Still, it's sometimes hard to see whether some objects are in the background or whether they are part of the player's layer.
In addition, the controls feel a bit weak, which might only be a problem of using the Wii Remote+NunChuk combo. Jumping and flying does not always work as intended as both actions are mapped to the same button. There's also the problem of doing a walljump when I actually don't want to do one... [Using the Wii Remote is out of the question as it renders the game nearly unplayable in the water and flying sections].
Moreover, the collision detection is weak. Sometimes I was hit by a fireball when I was still quite a bit away. Also, at times it was pure luck whether I could jump to the platform above or whether I couldn't, both times it looked more or less the same. Even worse, Rayman could grab some platforms while he couldn't grab others - I've yet to find out how this is meant to work.
But these are all small issues, the main problem I had was that I found it absolutely boring. I loved Super Mario World, I appreciate NSMB, I love Wario Land, and I even enjoyed Kirby Epic Yarn - but I just don't feel the love for Rayman Origins. I've finished 7 worlds now and there's just a huge lack of challenge - and I'm a rather bad gamer.
Perhaps the title is great fun in multiplayer, my sister assured me that's the case. I will finish up the main game and then I'll take a look at the time challenges. The levels I liked the most were those "high speed" levels in which you build a rainbow to the next world or something like that. I would've also greatly enjoyed the follow-the-chest levels, if it wasn't for the flaws mentioned above.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Does the vita version allow for multiple saves on one system so me and the wife can play?
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
Sorry, but any time people talk about poor controls/collision detenction/etc. with this game I have to dismiss their opinion out of hand. Especially if they're comparing Origins to Epic Yarn and finding the former boring. And what self respecting fan of platformers plays a game with the Wiimote+nunchuck combo when there's a CC option? I'm going to stop now because every time I read your post I find something new to completely disagree with. Different strokes and all that, but all that stuff about inconsistent controls etc. is objectively hogwash imo.
People tend to have different opinions, sorry.
Still I would like to know how the grabbing an edge thing works. Why can I grab some edges while I cannot do so at others?
And what's wrong with the NunChuk+Wii Remote combo? I would've much preferred using the Wii Remote-only option, but obviously, that doesn't work in this game either. If you're a real 2D platformer lover, then stick controls should feel wrong in general
May I ask whether you've played the Wii version or the HD one? Perhaps the collision detection problems are only in the Wii version. It's also not that this is everywhere in the game, just at a few very annoying places.
Did you at least notice the occasional graphical errors?
Right now I also wonder why gamers are forgiving Ubisoft so many things such as the lack of online co-op and the lack of a "real" fourth character when those two things were some of the huge weaknesses of NSMB Wii. It looks like Nintendo is up to higher standards.
Shiggy has been consistently down on this game since day one, its not surprising he would find any way he could to not like it.
Why would've I bought it then if I had no intention to enjoy it? Saying that I'm biased is kind of stupid as there's really no reason for it. I usually only buy games I'm hoping to like, I feel sorry if that's not the case for you.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Probably because the single player alone is the GotY for 2011
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Been thinking of grabbing the PS3 version of this...whats the consensus on GAF for this game? Anyone platinum it...just curious how hard the trophies are too.
Im surprised you were hoping to like it considering every time you posted in a Rayman Origins thread it was always to point out the one negative preview you came across and harping how it wasnt going to be as good as Mario 3D Land.
That sure sounds like someone who wanted to enjoy the game.
(also no, the tetris section got cut)
Hot Coldman
Banned
That Tetris bit looked great. I'm gonna go ahead and say it would have been a bitch for time trials though.
Right, I probably said that I did not expect god-like gameplay for Origins once or twice. So yes, I must be a real hater...
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=28350250&highlight=rayman#post28350250
Even better, I was one of the few people even posting updates on NeoGAF during the title's media blackout in Nov 10-March 11. Just because I hoped it would turn out really bad, obviously.
Has the 3DS version been delayed?
http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=9815
No demo, no video, no screenshots...what's going on?
http://www.ubi.com/US/Games/Info.aspx?pId=9815
No demo, no video, no screenshots...what's going on?
Ciastek3214
Junior Member
PC version plays great on keyboard. I'm on 5th world now.
I'm glad to hear it. Has anyone tried local co-op with two 360 controllers on PC yet? I have a wired and a wireless one.
atomic moth
Member
Played the demo today. Thought it was great. I've been so out of the platformer loop, the only thing I can compare it to is DKC on SNES.
So I ordered it with the artbook.
Are there any other good platformers on PS3 or PS2 that I've missed?
So I ordered it with the artbook.
Are there any other good platformers on PS3 or PS2 that I've missed?
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Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
Any reason to get the PC version if I already have the PS3 version?
I haven't much played the PS3 version yet, but it's already displaying in 1080p... any benefits to the PC version?
I haven't much played the PS3 version yet, but it's already displaying in 1080p... any benefits to the PC version?
Higher resolution support, but that doesn't mean much if you have a 1080p or lower monitor. Aside from that, they're pretty much identical, as far as I can tell.
Messofanego
Banned
The Rational Design of Rayman Origins (Gamasutra article)
It's a 8-page read, but is highly recommended for any designers, and shows that Rayman Origins shouldn't just be lauded for its art direction.
It's a 8-page read, but is highly recommended for any designers, and shows that Rayman Origins shouldn't just be lauded for its art direction.
Ventilaator
Banned
Got this. My impressions to follow.
MAAAAAAAAAAAN THIS GAME IS SO VERY PRETTTTTTTTY OH MY GOD.
Thanks for listening.
MAAAAAAAAAAAN THIS GAME IS SO VERY PRETTTTTTTTY OH MY GOD.
Thanks for listening.
Ciastek3214
Junior Member
Beaten it. 100%. Gotta retry levels and beat my record.
Just finished the game yesterday. This is easily one of the best games I've played this generation. I loved it. Unbelievable. The sense of accomplishment you get when you finally beat a level is great. I just beat
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I found the main game to be average to hard difficulty where the bonus levels are a pain in the ass but so much fun.
the land of the living dead boss
I found the main game to be average to hard difficulty where the bonus levels are a pain in the ass but so much fun.
TheExplodingHead
Banned
Just triple dipped on Steam a day ago, it'll be fun doing it all again. Still wish they had a few more chase levels.
Grinchy
Banned
I don't know why I wrote the PS3 version off so quickly based on the demo. I'm loving it on Vita. It's such a well-constructed platformer.
I'm finding myself very rarely discovering relics on my own, though. I hear the bone sounds and I look around for ages, then I just press my finger all over the screen and it pops out.
I'm finding myself very rarely discovering relics on my own, though. I hear the bone sounds and I look around for ages, then I just press my finger all over the screen and it pops out.
IblisGinjo
Member
Question, does Rayman have analog run? I was playing the demo on my PC to test out my PS3 controller and it feels weird to press the run button. On the PS3 demo I vaguely remember not having to. Maybe it's just me. Using motionjoy, 360 emulator profile.
you definitely have to hit the sprint button to sprint.
TheExplodingHead
Banned
Are Relics on the 360/Wii/PC versions? I've never seen them at all...
Ciastek3214
Junior Member
Theyre only on Vita, you find them by touching the screen.
IblisGinjo
Member
Thanks, I think that having sprint on R2 and not R1 is throwing me off.
Not sure how it worked on PS3, but I seem to recall that any of the shoulder buttons worked for sprint on 360. Is it re-mappable?
Lord British
Member
I'm loving this game at the moment, so I did a little comic about it. I hope it's OK to post.
Grinchy
Banned
Damn, that's what I was worried about. I naturally leave those for last, and now I know I have an uphill battle coming up when I beat the game.
Ciastek3214
Junior Member
Hilarious.
Yeah, some speed trophies I got on my first try and others I was absolutely determined to get no matter how long it took me. What is amazing about the level design is that most if not all the levels are designed to be speed runs and you begin to see the beauty of the game.
When you first play the game you simply enjoy it but when you start going for speed trophies you begin to see why certain enemies/platforms were placed in just the right spot to keep momentum moving forward.
Uno Venova
Banned
Had this for a couple days and I don't even have to think about this being the best in artistic graphics this gen, also loving the level design and the OST is great, such a satisfying platformer and gives me a grin every play session.
Grinchy
Banned
I definitely agree there. I've done all the speed challenges in the jungle so far and most in the desert. I started noticing how conveniently placed some enemies and obstacles were.
As much as I love the music in the water levels, I am not looking forward to the time challenges there.
Ciastek3214
Junior Member
They are easier than ice world ones, don't worry.
atomic moth
Member
Is the Amazon artbook worth anything?
The seller did not include it, even though it was listed, so they refunded me a few dollars.
The seller did not include it, even though it was listed, so they refunded me a few dollars.
If I had to rank the speed trophy difficulty it would be, the last 2 levels>ice levels>fire levels...everything else.