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26. Rayman Origins + Rayman Legends (PS3, 2011 and 2013 respectively)

Like 80% of Origins is contained in Legends, so I could just go with Legends, I want to also give credit for Origins in case someone else has just Origins (this was written up in like late February).

Both literally and figuratively, The UbiArt game engine was made for Rayman to unleash its full potential as both a platformer and a goofy and vibrant universe. Controlling Rayman is simple and sublime and probably the best non-Mario/Sly platforming character to maneuver with. Related, but possibly the best decision the game made was the flexibility of how to approach levels given the ease of use.

Whether you want to blaze through levels, take things slow, or some combo of the two, the choice is yours. You dont have to go through a level 10 times just so you know the layout ahead of time and when scripted events occur, and the camera is always perfectly positioned to present information in a reasonable time so that you are free to tackle the game how you wish from the get-go. There are various chase/escape sequences, but they give you ample opportunities to grab various collectibles/scout out secret areas during such situations. It is such an intuitive experience, and that is a remarkable achievement given how many new and fresh ideas they give you through both games.

I cant believe that it has been eight years since Legend, and with Michel Ancel having left the industry, I have to assume the franchise is dead or will have a tough time recapturing the magic that Origins and Legends provided. As long as they keep porting Legends though, I will still buy it.

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