Game Boy Color · Platformer
Rayman
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 (originally 1995) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Ubisoft |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Rayman |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Rayman is a platformer developed by Ubisoft. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 99 GBC platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Rayman series; on the GBC you can also try Rayman 2. The series also appears on other systems with Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) and Rayman 2: The Great Escape (PS1). Ubisoft also made Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers, Winnie the Pooh: Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood and The Mask of Zorro for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 GBC'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
8 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 0163CBC7 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Tings | 0163C8C7 |
| Infinite Hearts | 0105CAC7 |
| Get Items From Anywhere | 18F-A09-6EA
00A-ADB-F76 |
Rayman walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Rayman.
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Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge Classic
Rayman 2: The Great Escape Classic
Wario Land II Classic
Rayman Raving Rabbids Deep cut
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Classic
Super Mario Land Classic
Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Rayman FAQ
When did Rayman come out on the GBC?
Rayman was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000; the original game dates back to 1995.
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 "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.