Rayman 1995

About

Rayman came out on September 7, 1995 for PlayStation, then for Sega Saturn on October 30, 1995. The main story takes about 3 hours, doing everything about 12 hours.

Rayman is a side-scrolling platformer starring the titular Rayman, a big-nosed chap with no arms or legs. Rayman can jump and use his hair to hover for a short period of time. He can also attack by throwing his fists, or winding up his fists for a more powerful punch. He can occasionally find special power ups that grant him unlimited flying power, giving him the ability to navigate through tricky mazes.

Story

The evil Mr. Dark steals the Great Protoon and defeats Betilla the Fairy. The Electoons are scattered around the world and Rayman must find them and defeat Mr. Dark. The Magician helps out Rayman during the journey by offering special minigames. Tings are collected for extra lives and new powers are earned, such as using Fists and The Helicopter.

What is happening now

Rayman, the limbless platformer protagonist who debuted in 1995, has experienced a notable resurgence alongside other 3D platformers like Astro Bot. The character's enduring appeal continues to draw developer enthusiasm, with industry figures noting renewed interest in the genre. Recently, Ubisoft partnered Rayman with The Crew Motorfest for a crossover that launched in mid-August, introducing a Rayman-themed RC vehicle rather than traditional racing gameplay. The collaboration underscores the franchise's flexibility across different game types and its remaining cultural footprint nearly three decades after its original release.