If you have ever played Rayman 2 on the Nintendo 64, this is the same game, only on your Nintendo DS. This game is not for the casual gamer though, it can get very hard and there are long distances between check points. So if you die you got to go back to the last checkpoint. But on the plus side you get tons and tons of trys to beat the level. I would recomend this game to the hardcore gamer. The reason this game only got a 3 for overall is because the graphics are not the best in the world, and the audio is quite. But all that matters for a game is that it is fun.

Purchased this game for my husband. We both have spent numerous hours playing it. Rayman is a great adventure game. Very challenging and intriguing. I suggest it as a "must have" for any gamer who want to find an adventure game with multiple levels and challenges

2 years ago, the nintendo ds was ready for launch.... The big title was Mario 64 DS....
The title I was looking foward to Rayman Ds.
But sadly, it was pushed back to march or april so i pre-ordered. Alright lets get to the game!!!
The game is a cool typical platform game. Fun exciting, theres adventures to explore and more fun. Even though this game, is a Rayman 2 port i still enjoy it. I like the features with the nintendo ds touch screen.
I can track how many Lums I collected and rayman's Rayman's health on the bottom touch screen. Lums are yellow things you have to collect during the game and theres about 40 different levels to explore. I recommend this title if you have a nintendo ds and your in the mood for a good platformer.

I really liked Rayman,fun DS game but it had a problem with the controls.Since I don't like to use the touch screen as a controller(My fingerprints will ruin it)I am left with the directional pad and it is a bit unstable for controlling Rayman.(Caution:the screenshots on the back of the case were taken from the PS2 version of the game and don't mistake it for the DS's graphic power even though the in-game graphics are good,don't be fooled.)

This game is easy, which is expected, sence it is a kid's game. I never had a problem with the game other than it was hard to control. The graphics are the same as the one in the playstation verson. I would recomend this to be a game to give to anyone that is about the age of 10 or so.
I can't even figure out why anyone would have a back light problem sence there is a control to turn it on, not only in the DS but the game as well. ( I play in well lit rooms and have very poor vision yet never had the problem of seeing the game. )

My little brother and I love the Rayman games, and we were sad to find out that our old Dreamcast wasn't working. When we got this for our DS, we were pleased to find out this was very much like the Dreamcast version of Rayman 2.

What I particularly like about this game is the great characters like Rayman, Globox, Ly the fairy, and the Teensies. Another thing I like about this game is that you can go back to levels to see if there is anything you missed, like lums or cages. With every ten cages destroyed, your health increases. The only problem here is the control. It may take a while to get used to, but eventually, you'll get good.

it is a fun game e for every won right RONG IT STARTS SUPER EASY THEN ON LEVEL 36 IT GETS ULTRI HARD IF YOU WONT A EASY GAME GET SUPER MIRIO DS..

I have played great platformers before but none as grand as Rayman 2. And being on the handheld is even better!. It is just as good as it was or even better!. Better controls for sure. Get it now. It even had excellent graphics. It is a musch more worthy buy than Nintendogs and I loved nintendogs. Rayman DS deserves a perfect score.

Rayman DS is a very fun game, but it has many downpoints. The controls are a little wierd, and it seems like there is no backlight. The game is also very hard in some levels, but overall it's still a pretty good game.

I remember this game for the n64 and was excited to see what would happen with it on the ds but once i got it i realized what a horrible mistake that i made...the controls suck they couldn't be harder and if you are like me and had a hard time using the stylus in super mario ds then this is no different. i think that i'll just go to my friends house and play the n64 version instead of this...

I am deployed in Iraq and bought this game to pass my time when I'm off work. I spend my hard earned money ont his game so I tried to complete the game. The game was fun, but the controls were way too hard. I got about half-way through and got so frustrated with the controls I put the game up. If you don't mind difficult controls, this game is fun.

There are some things that were confusing (speed of game and controls at first) but overall I did enjoy the game.this game does move fast at times and has many puzles to keep you entertained enough that you may not find every thing the first time around the level.

one major dislike was that to do the bonus levels you did have to go throught the level each time to play them.

i can't believe how crappy this game is. they make it way too hard and the graphics suck. It is also very hard to see. it seems there is no light on at all.Do Not Buy This Game!!!!!

DO NOT GET THIS GAME IT IS STUPID AND BADLY MADE. For one thing there are more glitches than you can even count and the controls are horrible and confusing. Let me just give you an example of the controls, now in most games if you press the up arrow it should make you go up, but in this game you go sideways. I absolutely hate this game. If you are wise you will not get this game.

Pay no attention to the bad reviews that came before. This game is cool. As for the sound blankage rumor, I suspect it is a myth, because I did not find it. In this game you control Rayman, who is a strange guy whose head, feet, and hands float unsuported by limbs, and has, literally, helocopter game. This game is the best! I would completly recomend it!

For those of you who have played Rayman 2: The Great Escape for the Nintendo 64, you may be a little disappointed by this re-release of the legendary 64-bit era game. Instead of coming back in its full glory and brilliance, the game is released as a slightly downgraded version that has the only advantage of being portable. After seeing how Super Mario 64 came to the DS as Super Mario 64 DS and managed to be better than its predecessor, I still think Ubisoft could've done a lot more with Rayman DS.
Now, here's a Multi-Category review based on a 10-point rating system, in which Rayman DS will be judged in these 7 categories: Graphics, Sound, Control, Plotline, Glitches, Entertainment, and Replay Value, which are all averaged into an Overall Rating. This review was made while I was up to the level called "The Precipice".
Enjoy.

GRAPHICS: The Rayman games are famous for their exceptional visuals, and almost every game is a masterpiece graphically. This was true of Rayman 2, which boasted beautiful textures, lush backgrounds, and a unique art style.
How disappointing that Rayman DS doesn't live up to the N64 version. While it still acheives quite a lot, though are numerous things that reduce this title's shine. First off, this game has lost some detail in its textures, which most of the game's beauty comes from. However, to all but the most careful observer, these changes may not be noticeable. Second, the game's colorful environments appear dark on the screen in most lighting situations. And strangely enough, I found that the best way to make the graphics appear brighter and clearer is to play with the backlight on in a completely dark room. Don't ask me why it works, it just does. Overall, the game still looks good, but most of the polish from the original seems to be gone. RATING: 8

SOUND: Alright, the biggest problem here is that the game is strangely quiet, even at full volume. Of course, the solution here is to play someplace where there's little to no noise (like that dark room I mentioned earlier). There are some minor changes in some musical scores, but for the most part, everything sounds just like the original. And although the characters speak, they just babble gibberish like in the original (good thing there was the invention of text boxes), and the only English word Rayman says is "Stop!" near the start of the game. The game's quietness makes this hardly noticeable, so don't even try to listen to them. RATING: 7.5

CONTROL: The game nearly fails here. There are two control modes, including the D-Pad and a virtual control stick on the Touch Screen. The D-Pad is worthless, don't even try it, and Super Mario 64 DS did a much better job at controlling the character with the Touch Screen than this game does. Levels with Walking Shells, powder keg flights, and ridable plums are more of lessons in anger management than the thrilling rides they were in the original, and learning to precisely control Rayman to do stuff like tip toe past sleeping RoboPirates takes some practice. Also, the A and B buttons have been switched (I still mix them up at times). The camera controls are also poorly done. This game seems to be a demo demonstrating that the DS needs a real control stick peripheral soon. RATING: 5

PLOTLINE: Same as the original: help Rayman defeat the RoboPirates and reunite the 1000 yellow Lum fragments of the Heart of the World.
It can be good at times. RATING: 8

GLITCHES: This game is crawling with them. From white lines that appear briefly on the landscape to silent areas in the game, you can find one programming fault every 5 minutes. Thankfully, they are minor enough to not ruin the gameplay (or what's left of it after the control issues). RATING: 7

ENTERTAINMENT: With some areas frustrating and other areas like a chore to play, most gamers will have no problem putting the game down, but some Rayman fans may still get some fun out of it. RATING: 6.5

REPLAY VALUE: One time through will be enough for most gamers who don't feel like finding all the cages and yellow Lums. RATING: 6

OVERALL RATING: 6.9

A FINAL WORD: Although still a good game, Rayman DS just doesn't measure up to Rayman 2. Good if you want Rayman on the go, but when you get home after your car trip or whatever, you'll start up Rayman 2 and let this version sit forgotten.

i got rayman ds a few weeks ago and its is pretty fun but the graphics aren't that good and the camera angle was real bad at times. I have never played rayman 2 so it is a fun advenature. One more bad thing is the graphics are pretty dark and the bottom screen is unimagitive. overall i think this game is very fun and challenging. I recomend this to anybody

The game itself is totally amazing with the 3d graphics and gameplay but amazon ruins it. I pre ordered this game on January 29th and on April 1st the game hadn't arrived. Then, on April 2nd, amazon told me that it had been shiped today and it would arrive on April 5th. I would really have wanted to get it a 8 or 9 days before. If you want to get it not a week after it was soposed to come go to gamestop.com.

this game fetures amazing grafics and game play and the controll are just dazulling

Rayman DS is, as some of you already know, essentially a port of Rayman 2:The Great Escape. Not a new game like some of us fans(especially me) had thought. Although that woulda' been nice, a port isn't nessecarily a bad thing considering it's thought to be one of the greatest platformers of all-time and of its'time. You help Rayman rescue his friends as you explore through 45 detailed and lush environments and levels by flying rockets, riding whirlwinds, surfing lava flows, and more. Like Super Mario 64 DS, It's been a pleasure playing through this game again. I, totally, forgot just how challenging the game is. The one thing that amazes me the most about Rayman DS is how awesome the game looks on the system. Taking that into consideration, I often wonder how good future games will look on the DS(like the upcoming Tak game). This is one game I've been looking forward to since launch and it's definitely been worth the wait. Don't listen to all the bad reviews concerning the game..you'll get your moneys'worth with this game. Sure, it has its' share of flaws but what game doesn't really. In my opinion, it's one of the top-tier games for the Nintendo DS..one that every Nintendo DS should have in their library. Casual fans will love Rayman DS just as much as platformer fans..it's that good.

Hopefully, Ubisoft will bring a new Rayman game for the DS. One that we hadn't played before. Til that time comes, sit back and enjoy some good platforming fun with Rayman DS.

this game is very fun i wasnt shure at first if i should get it but im glade i did you get to play as rayman and you have to collect little fairys called lums and you get to shoot magic to defend yourself as you advance in this game you magic will egt stronger so get this game you wont get dissapointed its a great advanture game


its one of the best games out there right now

Ive been reading a lot of bad reviews about rayman ds. So i was hesitant to buy it. But i had been waiting for it so i got it and im glad i did. I dont know what everyone is talking about. I didnt ever play rayman 2 so i dont know what the orignal is like but this one is awesome. I has a great story and its great fun. THe only let down is the control which is not so bad i just use the d pad even though that means you always run. Overall it's one of the best ds games out there right now.

The classic rayman is back and this time more techniques its an altime best. ERR its the exact same rayman except on a different console. If uve played it b4 its not worth it because its the same thing on another console but if u havent played it give it a go its still a rather good game.

This game seems great, but it was delayed to March 1,2005. There isn't much information on this game, but it looks like it'll be great!

P.S. How should I know the educational value of this game?

This game is great. I glad they put the game on the DS. Rayman is back for even more action in this game. Even I do not know what kind of action is in this game(trust me I know a lot about the DS games and system). It seems like this game is a mystery.

I hope this revies helped you!
The DS Reviewer