Nintendo 64 · Platformer / Action
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Ubisoft |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Rayman |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 28 |
Developed by Ubisoft, Rayman 2: The Great Escape arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 34 N64 platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Rayman series. The series also appears on other systems with Rayman 2: The Great Escape (PS1) and Rayman (PS1). Ubisoft also made Tonic Trouble, F1 Racing Championship and Monaco Grand Prix: Racing Simulation 2 for the N64.
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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the N64'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 2: The Great Escape 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 2: The Great Escape cheats & codes
20 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Enable Code (Must Be On) [Cheat Device 3.20 Or Higher Needed!] | EE000000 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 1 P1 | D00CF590 0000 |
| Activator 2 P1 | D00CF591 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D10CF590 0000 |
| Infinite Health | 811BC64C 001E |
| Press Cheat Device Button For Have All Masks | 891F1210 8780 |
Rayman 2: The Great Escape walkthroughs & guides
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Rayman 2: The Great Escape FAQ
When did Rayman 2: The Great Escape come out on the N64?
Rayman 2: The Great Escape was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Rayman 2: The Great Escape?
It was developed by Ubisoft.
Is Rayman 2: The Great Escape multiplayer?
No. Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a single-player game.
How long does Rayman 2: The Great Escape take to play?
As a platformer, Rayman 2: The Great Escape typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Rayman 2: The Great Escape 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.