Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge Classic
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Rayman
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 1995) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Digital Eclipse |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Rayman |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Rayman is a platformer released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Ubisoft. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Rayman Advance. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Rayman series; on the GBA you can also try Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, Rayman Raving Rabbids and Rayman 3. The series also appears on other systems with Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) and Rayman 2: The Great Escape (PS1). Digital Eclipse also made Spyro: Season of Ice, Spyro 2: Season of Flame and Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs for the GBA.
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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
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 cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Max Blue Orbs | 3202EEA6
0063 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 3202EEA0
0063 |
| Infinite Health | 3202FCF4
0004 |
| Max Health | 3202EEA9
0005 |
| Invincible | 8202FCD4
0064 |
| Have Throwing Fist | 3202BEE4
0001 |
Rayman walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Rayman.
If you like Rayman, the Matrix also picks…
Rayman 2: The Great Escape Classic
Rayman Raving Rabbids Deep cut
Spyro: Season of Ice Classic
Spyro 2: Season of Flame Classic
Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs Classic
Sonic Advance Classic
Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Rayman FAQ
When did Rayman come out on the GBA?
Rayman was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001; the original game dates back to 1995.
Who made Rayman?
It was developed by Digital Eclipse and published 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 "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Rayman on Wikipedia. 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.