Rayman Jaguar box art

Atari Jaguar · Platformer

Rayman

SystemAtari Jaguar
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesRayman
LegacyDeep cut

Rayman is a platformer released for the Atari Jaguar, developed by Ubisoft.

It is part of the Rayman series. The series also appears on other systems with Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) and Rayman 2: The Great Escape (PS1).

Rayman is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Jaguar hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Rayman is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Rayman gameplay screenshot on Jaguar
In-game screenshot (Jaguar)

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Playing Jaguar games today

Original Jaguar games are scarce and expensive, and the controller's phone-style keypad takes getting used to. Several titles have resurfaced in modern compilations and re-releases.

Rayman FAQ

Who made Rayman?

It was developed by Ubisoft.

Is Rayman multiplayer?

No. Rayman is a single-player game.

How long does Rayman take to play?

As a platformer, Rayman typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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