Rayman 2: The Great Escape Classic
PlayStation · Platformer
Rayman
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montpellier Studios |
| Publisher | Ubisoft Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Rayman |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 26 |
Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier Studios and published by Ubisoft Entertainment, Rayman arrived on the PlayStation in 1995 as a platformer.
It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, FIFA Soccer 96 and Air Combat. Among the 77 PS1 platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Rayman series; on the PS1 you can also try Rayman 2: The Great Escape. The series also appears on other systems with Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) and Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge (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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the PS1'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 (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Master Code | D003983C
7B37 |
|---|---|
| Infinite health | 801F8EB0
0002 |
| Infinite lives | 801E4230
0003 |
| Infinite Continues | 801E6068
0005 |
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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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Rayman FAQ
When did Rayman come out on the PS1?
Rayman was released for the PlayStation in 1995.
Who made Rayman?
It was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier Studios and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.
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.
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.