Rayman Legends is a huge game and includes more than a hundred levels. Granted, a chunk of these levels are unlocked remasters from Rayman Origins, but its still more content none the less.
PSU's Anthony Chambers writes: ''At this time, games such as InFamous: Second Son and Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes are the heavy hitters on the radar for most PlayStation 4 gamers. The console launch lull is always tough to bear, and while we did get the release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rayman Legends is another previous generation game that has been given the next-gen treatment.''
Trevor - "Fast forward to today and here we are, in the midst of another Rayman release. Rayman Legends has been with us since 2013 but has now been given a spot of botox, a tummy tuck, an anal bleaching (though curiously still no limbs) and has been thrust before us on Xbox One."
Its great to see Ubisoft continue giving love to Rayman Legends in 2014, showing their commitment to the titular armless protagonist. While the game may not benefit substantially from its jump to next-gen, it looks just about as stunning as possible thanks to uncompressed textures, buttery smooth framerate and almost non-existent loading times. Sadly, failing to utilizine SmartGlass (again) keeps it from becoming the definitive edition, an honor that remains with the Wii U version, followed closely by PS Vita. For those who havent experienced the game and dont have one of those consoles, however, Rayman Legends is a worthy purchase on Xbox One.
Gary Marston of Explosion writes: "In conclusion, Rayman Legends is fantastic value for money even on the next generation of consoles. For hardcore fans of the franchise, theres plenty of fan service in this one (not only is Murfy a playable buddy, you also get to return to Rayman 2s greatest and spookiest level Land of the Livid Dead) and for casual gamers youre equally rewarded with a well-crafted, gem of a game. Its not the most groundbreaking of titles, thats granted, and a lack of online co-op permits Legends from being one of the truly greatest current-gen platforming titles but if you want a game on your shelf that you can return to time after time with any friend, no matter of their age or gender, then Rayman Legends is the game for you."
Hows this for a game design blueprint; take the team that made Farcry 3 and add the UbiArt Framework which brought you the stunning Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends then mix in an RPG for its structure Congratulations youve just come up with Child of Light!
Paul from DJ Podcasts writes "Rayman is back, again for more glorious platforming and teensy rescuing except this time in full HD and of course the coveted 1080p/60fps which has become the goal post for next generation. However are the pretty graphics and a re-release on next generation enough to entice you to step back into Rayman? "
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Although the platforming genres heyday has predominantly passed, the type is still quite popular with gamers. After all, Mario generally continues to exude excellence, forcing his competitors to up their game plans or risk being forgotten. Sure, were certainly not seeing the volume of new genre entries and iterations like we did back in the 1990s, but thats not to say it isnt still going strong within a market that nowadays favours shooters over side-scrollers. Things have just changed.
secured first place for the second week running, with sales increasing due to the streets being full of kids taking their half-term break from school.
Football sim FIFA 14 was second, Call of Duty: Ghosts third, Battlefield 4 fourth, and Lego Marvel Superheroes was fifth.
Lego titles accounted for nine games in the UK top 40 this week, with The Lego Movie perhaps reigniting interest in the entire series.
The rest of the top ten was rounded out by Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition in sixth, Grand Theft Auto V in seventh, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag in eighth, and Rayman Legends in tenth.
