groocz
04-02-2012, 12:26 AM
Rayman Origins is the latest game in the ‘Rayman’ series published by Ubisoft. Rayman Origins is a Platformer with a unique artsy environment feel. The character Rayman himself has detached limbs which float comically in the air where limbs would usually be attached to the body by skin. A bizarre creature, Rayman has a warm heart and a wonderful sense of adventure. Loyal to his friends, the thought of them in danger spurs many of his adventures to rescue them.
A Platform game is, in essence the process of transporting your character from point A to point B. Moving your character around, over, through, under, or side-stepping various obstacles is the means by which you achieve this. Many platform games also involve some kind of currency or power-up. The way this applies to Rayman Origins is through ‘Lums’. Lums are the currency collected by Rayman throughout his adventures. Similar to coins in the Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario series, Lums provide various benefits. At the end of each level, your completion is determined by how many Lums you have collected and you are rewarded accordinly.
The environment depicts artwork vividly created using vibrant colours with a wondrous atmospheric feel to it. The artwork gives the impression of being in certain locations such as rainforests or swamps. The environment is interactable with ropes and vines being used to swing across ravines. Lums can also be hiding in hedges. Other environmental elements include wall flowers that bounce you to new locations and switches that cause platforms to appear.
The controls are intuitive and the game makes the port from console to computer successfully. Jumping, shooting and running all have logical key bindings such as the arrow keys for moment and the spacebar for jump. These controls allow the player to focus more on the music and colourful environments without getting bogged down by difficult controls.
The landscapes and environments of Rayman Origins have been brought to life using colourful artwork and clever animations. Aided by the music and the overall atmospheric feel, the comic madness of Rayman games fans have come to love ensures in Rayman Origins.
A Platform game is, in essence the process of transporting your character from point A to point B. Moving your character around, over, through, under, or side-stepping various obstacles is the means by which you achieve this. Many platform games also involve some kind of currency or power-up. The way this applies to Rayman Origins is through ‘Lums’. Lums are the currency collected by Rayman throughout his adventures. Similar to coins in the Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario series, Lums provide various benefits. At the end of each level, your completion is determined by how many Lums you have collected and you are rewarded accordinly.
The environment depicts artwork vividly created using vibrant colours with a wondrous atmospheric feel to it. The artwork gives the impression of being in certain locations such as rainforests or swamps. The environment is interactable with ropes and vines being used to swing across ravines. Lums can also be hiding in hedges. Other environmental elements include wall flowers that bounce you to new locations and switches that cause platforms to appear.
The controls are intuitive and the game makes the port from console to computer successfully. Jumping, shooting and running all have logical key bindings such as the arrow keys for moment and the spacebar for jump. These controls allow the player to focus more on the music and colourful environments without getting bogged down by difficult controls.
The landscapes and environments of Rayman Origins have been brought to life using colourful artwork and clever animations. Aided by the music and the overall atmospheric feel, the comic madness of Rayman games fans have come to love ensures in Rayman Origins.