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Rayman Legends

August 30, 2013PlatformerESRB E10+Metacritic 92

The Verdict

Best if you want a gorgeous, refined platformer with responsive controls and joyful rhythm stages that shines in both solo precision runs and forgiving couch co-op sessions.

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Henk-Jan Uijterlinde
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Software architect and father of two based in the Netherlands. Been gaming since MS-DOS Mario. Writes honest recommendations for people with limited evenings and too many games left to play.

What It's Like to Play

Rayman Legends delivers platforming at its most artistically confident and mechanically polished. Every jump, punch, and wall-run feels immediate and satisfying, rewarding precision without punishing mistakes harshly. The core loop—sprinting through inventive stages, collecting golden lums, and rescuing trapped Teensies—stays engaging across 120+ levels thanks to constant environmental variety and smart pacing. One moment you're gliding through a castle siege, the next you're dodging fireballs in a dragon's lair, and then suddenly you're platforming to a perfectly-choreographed rock anthem in the game's standout music stages. The learning curve welcomes newcomers with generous checkpoints and infinite lives, while still offering depth for perfectionists chasing time trials, full lum counts, and the brutally satisfying Invasion levels that remix stages under strict time pressure. Sessions naturally break into digestible chunks—three to six stages take 30 to 60 minutes—making it easy to enjoy a world in one sitting or chase a single gold trophy for hours. In local co-op, up to four players share the screen without the chaos that plagues many multiplayer platformers. Collision is forgiving, respawns are instant, and the camera smartly prioritizes forward momentum. Stronger players can carry weaker ones through tougher sections, though the most rewarding moments come when everyone syncs up during the rhythm levels or cooperates to reach hidden collectibles. The trade-off is that some levels shine brightest with one or two players where precision platforming takes center stage, and four-player sessions can occasionally feel crowded during the tightest gauntlets. Replayability runs deep. Beyond the main campaign, dozens of unlockable Origins levels, daily and weekly challenges, and the addictive scratch-card minigame keep you coming back. The art direction—vivid, hand-drawn backdrops bursting with personality—never gets old, and the soundtrack is genuinely memorable. Rayman Legends earns its acclaim by nailing the fundamentals: tight controls, creative level design, and a generosity of content that respects both casual sessions and dedicated mastery.

Best For

  • Platformer enthusiasts seeking refined, responsive controls and creative level design
  • Couch co-op groups wanting accessible, beautiful shared-screen fun
  • Players who love chasing completionist goals and mastering time trials

Not For

  • Those seeking deep narrative or character-driven experiences
  • Players who prefer competitive multiplayer over cooperative play
  • Anyone looking for brand-new mechanics if they've exhausted Rayman Origins
Overview

About Rayman Legends

Rayman Legends is a side-scrolling platform game supporting up to four simultaneous players. Players control Rayman, Globox, Teensies, or the new character Barbara as they run, jump, and attack through over one hundred twenty levels. An assist character named Murfy can interact with the environment by cutting ropes, activating mechanisms, and grabbing enemies. The game features rhythm-based levels set to music, daily and weekly online challenge stages with leaderboards, remastered levels from Rayman Origins, and a local multiplayer football minigame called Kung Foot.
Story setup
A century after the events of Rayman Origins, Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies have been asleep. During their slumber, the Bubble Dreamer's nightmares have grown more powerful with the help of the Magician, who survived his previous defeat and split himself into five Dark Teensies. The Dark Teensies have captured Barbara and her fellow warrior princesses. When Murfy discovers what has happened, he wakes Rayman and his companions, and together they set out across multiple worlds to end the chaos and rescue the princesses.
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At a glance

Released
August 30, 2013
Platforms
PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Genres
Platformer, Adventure, Action
Play modes
Single Player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Local Couch Co-op, Shared Screen
Age rating
ESRB E10+
Metacritic
92
Player rating
4.1
Media

Screenshots

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Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

Rayman Legends does not support crossplay, supports up to 4 players locally, features co-op campaign mode.

4 local

Features

Crossplay(No Crossplay)
Local Multiplayer
Drop In/Out
Co-op Campaign

Play Modes

Single Player • Multiplayer • Co-op • Local Couch Co-op • Shared Screen

Player Count

Local
1-4

Additional Details

Main game supports 1–4 players local co-op (shared screen) for most levels/campaign. No online co-op/multiplayer on PC (Steam lists Single-player and Shared/Split Screen Co-op only). Online features exist as asynchronous challenges/leaderboards (e.g., daily/weekly challenges, Ghosts) depending on platform/service; not real-time online co-op. No LAN or cross-play. On PlayStation/Xbox, online features may require platform online service subscriptions for network features.

Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified Rayman Legends. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ACBG
CEROA
CLASS_INDL
ESRBE10+
  • Comic Mischief
  • Cartoon Violence
GRACALL
  • Violence
  • Fear, Horror, Threatening
PEGI7
  • Violence
  • Fear
USK6
Buying it

Edition and platform notes

Which version to buy, and what differs between platforms.

Which Edition to Buy

The Definitive Edition (Switch) includes all DLC and previously exclusive content, bringing the package to parity with other platforms. No meaningful additions beyond portability, but it's the most complete version available.

Platform Recommendations

Switch offers portability with no performance compromise; PS4/Xbox/PC versions perform identically. All support local co-op but lack online multiplayer.

Accessibility Features

Infinite lives and frequent checkpoints reduce punishment for mistakes. Simple two-button controls (jump, attack) make it approachable, though some late-game precision sequences and rhythm stages demand quick reflexes. No difficulty settings, but optional challenge content lets you scale your own experience.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this game, answered by our team.

How hard is it?

Early worlds are breezy and welcoming; later stages and optional Invasion levels demand precise timing and fast reflexes. Frequent checkpoints and infinite lives keep frustration low, but chasing gold trophies and full completion will test skilled players.

How long to beat?

Main campaign takes 8–12 hours. Chasing 100% completion with all collectibles, challenges, and unlockables pushes 25–40 hours depending on skill.

Is it good for beginners?

Yes. Simple controls, forgiving respawns, and gradual difficulty make it welcoming to newcomers. Co-op lets experienced players help less confident friends through tougher sections.

How does co-op work?

Up to four players share one screen locally. Everyone can respawn instantly by tapping a button, and collision is forgiving. No online co-op. Best with two players for precision; four works great for casual fun.

What are the music stages?

Special rhythm-based levels where platforms, enemies, and hazards sync to licensed rock and pop tracks. They're highlights—creative, exhilarating, and endlessly replayable. About one per world.

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