Rayman Origins

[Yoshi]

I know we discussed this one at some point, but I couldn't find a dedicated thread. Anyway...

When Game Informer revealed the contents of its new issue yesterday, buried under the Assassin's Creed: Revelations hoopla was the promise of Ubisoft news that has nothing to do with white hoodies or hidden knives: "six pages of new details and assets on the gorgeous new platformer, Rayman Origins."

For those assets, you'll have to wait to see the issue for yourself, but NeoGAFfer SolidSnakex summarized the new information about the platformer -- information welcome to those of us who get nervous when they don't get regular status updates about Michel Ancel games.

First announced as a downloadable, episodic title, Origins is now a retail game, and it's due this holiday season. It features four-player local co-op, though whether that is also online is unclear. According to the preview, it's designed to be accessible to players of different skill levels, and for each level to be enjoyable alone or in multiplayer. "I Dare You" challenges will allow players to bet on whether they can complete a "complex, acrobatic chain" to win in-game currency ("Lums.")

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[YellerDog]

Looks alright!

[epmode]

WANT. Probably!

[Kidnemo]

I like this.

I've never much got into any of the rayman games, even though I've tried a few of 'em.

Just didn't much click for me, not sure what in particular.

[kedawa]

Is that a new trailer?

[Frogacuda]

No.

[Thief Silver]

This should instead be a new Ryan Renold's movie.

[kedawa]

No.

Ah, good. There's still hope that it won't look like a browser game.
Some of the environments look good and have rich detail, but others just look empty and totally uninspired.

[Frogacuda]

I like the environments. I don't like the cheapy looking flash animation. You're Ubisoft, not The Behemoth. Don't get outclassed by Skullgirls.

[Kidnemo]

I'm digging the enviornments too.

Big chunky pixelated sprites for life pls.