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Rayman 3 HD
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc is the third major game in the Rayman series, and the sequel to Rayman 2. Rayman 3 is a 3D platformer, however the levels are more straightforward and oriented towards action and combat rather than platforming and exploration.
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- Released
- March 19, 2012
- Developer
- Ubisoft Shanghai
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
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Rayman 3 HD Reviews
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Is Rayman 3 HD for you? It all comes down to what you want out of an HD re-release. The textures are cleaner, the animation’s smooth, and the humor remains, but gameplay is still rooted in 2003. Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc is still a good game and a lot of fun for 800 Microsoft Points, but don’t expect a complete overhaul of a once great platformer.
With his goofy haircut, non-existent limbs and a nose that threatens to eclipse the remainder of his face, Rayman's popularity is pretty surprising. After being sidelined in favour of screaming leporids for the last few years, the Glade of Dream's number one hero burst back in vogue after the exceptional Rayman Origins. Taking advantage of his purple patch, Ubisoft has re-released Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc as Rayman 3 HD.
I have noticed a trend lately with developers re-releasing games from the past in High Definition. We saw that with Tekken Hybrid, the Splinter Cell games, Sly Cooper, Silent Hill and now with Rayman 3 HD. Rayman 3 HD is a re-mastering of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc which was released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, Nintendo Gamecube and the XBOX. The original game was considered somewhat of a hit and there is no question that fans who enjoyed Hoodlum Havoc will be in for a treat. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for my experiences with the game.
The strongest argument in favor of Rayman 3 HD is that it offers a lot of content for its $10 dollar price-tag. It's a long game (Ubisoft estimates 15 to 20 hours), made even longer thanks to bonus games that include everything from an old-school 2D platforming level to a first-person shooter. Still, there are simply much better examples of the genre available for download on both Xbox 360 (Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts) and PlayStation 3 (Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus). Despite it's updated visuals and sound, Rayman 3 HD is a game that is best left to...