Rayman

Game Details:

《Rayman Legends》 is a 2D side-scrolling platformer developed by Ubisoft. It inherits the series' signature hand-drawn art style and introduces numerous innovations building upon its predecessor. At its core, the game focuses on precise platforming and fast-paced action. The story begins when Rayman and his friends discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings. These paintings transport them into wondrous, fantastical worlds, including medieval castles, Greek mythological settings, and Dia de los Muertos-themed environments.

This title introduces musical levels, where players' running, jumping, and attacking perfectly synchronize with the background music's beat, providing a unique audiovisual feast. Additionally, the game incorporates many levels that require environmental interaction and cooperative mechanics, especially in multiplayer mode, which supports up to four-player local co-op. Players can either help each other or playfully interfere, greatly enhancing the game's fun and replayability. The game also features various daily/weekly challenges, allowing players to compete with others worldwide in terms of speed and skill.

Game Guide:

1. Level Exploration and Collecting Teensies

• Rhythm-Based Running: Many levels are designed like parkour games, requiring players to keep running and navigate through precise jumps and slides. In these levels, do not pause; once you start accelerating, try to maintain that rhythm to better handle consecutive platforming challenges.
• Hidden Areas: Almost every level has hidden areas. They are usually concealed behind walls, platforms, or in passages that require specific skills (like dashing or diving) to uncover. Pay attention to subtle sparkling in the background or unusual wall cracks. Typically, each level contains 10 Teensies: 3 in the main path, 3 in the first hidden area, 3 in the second hidden area, and the final 1 obtained by collecting a certain number of Lums (the yellow spirits in the game).
• Lums Collection: Collecting all Lums is crucial for earning a perfect medal. Lums can be obtained by attacking enemies or breaking specific objects. In time challenge levels, maintaining a continuous chain of Lums is vital, as consecutive collections increase the bonus multiplier.

2. Strategies for Murfy Levels

• Cooperation is Key: In levels with Murfy's assistance, players cannot directly control Murfy, but in versions like Switch and Wii U, you can use the touchscreen (or AI/another player in other versions) to have Murfy cut ropes, move platforms, or hit enemies. The trick is anticipation: while controlling Rayman through runs and jumps, you must think ahead about what Murfy needs to do next and quickly issue commands.
• Create Opportunities: Some traps require Murfy to operate at precise timings to open paths. For instance, in levels with piranhas, you'll need Murfy to quickly open a path and then immediately close it to allow Rayman to pass safely. Repeated attempts are the only way to master the rhythm of Murfy's levels.

3. Challenge Mode and Speed Races

• Utilize Dash/Glide: In daily and weekly online challenges, speed is king. Fully utilize the "crouch + attack" slide dash to traverse narrow areas, and use Rayman's gliding ability to extend jump distances and adjust landings.
• Explore Shortcuts: Carefully observe challenge maps; there are often "expert-only" shortcuts that high-level players can exploit. These shortcuts may require extremely precise execution but can significantly cut down completion times and help you climb the leaderboards.