Original release
US$34.99 at launch
In the box
- Game CD-ROM
- Manual
SafeDisc copy protection, plus a hidden in-game check that blocks progress if the disc is missing.
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a 1999 platform game developed by Ubi Pictures and published by Ubi Soft for Windows, the Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and PlayStation. The game centers on the titular character Rayman, who is tasked with saving the fantastical land of the Fairy Glade from an army of robotic pirates led by Admiral Razorbeard.
PlatformAdventure
- Time to beat
- about 7.9 hours
- Plays offline
- Yes
Overview
Rayman 2: The Great Escape is a 1999 platform game developed by Ubi Pictures and published by Ubi Soft for Windows, the Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and PlayStation. The game centers on the titular character Rayman, who is tasked with saving the fantastical land of the Fairy Glade from an army of robotic pirates led by Admiral Razorbeard.
An enhanced port titled Rayman Revolution was developed by Ubi Soft Annecy for the PlayStation 2, and released in 2000. An alternative remake known as Rayman 2 Forever was developed by Ubi Studios for the Game Boy Color. Rayman 2 was critically acclaimed for its gameplay, graphics and accessibility.
Official trailer
Game Intro. Watch on YouTube
Gameplay
Rayman 2: The Great Escape (PC) - Full Game 1080p HD (100%) Walkthrough - No Commentary, ToughGamingGuy. Watch on YouTube
Screenshots
Game details
- Genres
- Platform, Adventure
- Developer
- Ubisoft Montpellier
- Publisher
- Ubi Soft Entertainment
- Series
- Rayman
- Platforms
- Windows
- Age rating
- ESRB E
- Modes
- Single player
- Yes
- Local multiplayer
- No
- Online multiplayer
- No
- Co op
- No
- Age ratings
- PEGI
- 3
- GRAC
- ALL
- ESRB
- E
- USK
- 0
- CLASS IND
- 12
Release dates
| Platform | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Europe / PAL | 1999-10-29 |
| Windows | North America | 1999-10-31 |
| Windows | Worldwide | 2011-05-27 |
Editions
GOG release
In the game
- DRM-free download
- nGlide and GOG wrappers already set up
Ubisoft Store release
In the game
- Full game download
Also part of Ubisoft+ Premium.
DLC
No DLC.
Playable today
Playable offline todayYes
Single-player only, with no online features.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Price at release | US$34.99, 4 November 1999 |
| Ever released on disc | Yes, CD-ROM, 1999 |
| Ever released in the store | Yes, GOG |
| In the store to buy today | Yes, US$5.99 on GOG, also on the Ubisoft Store |
| Can be downloaded again if you already bought it | Yes |
| Disc runs with no patch | No The CD uses SafeDisc copy protection, which Windows 10 and 11 do not run. |
| Has online features | No |
| Online servers running today | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: campaign | Yes |
| Playable offline today: local multiplayer | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: online multiplayer | Does not exist |
| Playable offline today: DLC | Does not exist |
Online
Plays offlineYes
Staff and cast
- Staff
Role Name Developer Ubi Pictures Publisher Ubi Soft Director Michel Ancel Designers Jean-Christophe Guyot, Serge Hascoët Programmer (PC) Yann Le Tensorer Artists Michel Ancel, Florent Sacre, Paul Tumelaire Writers David Neiss, Michel Ancel Composer Éric Chevalier
Credits
- Publisher
- Ubi Soft Entertainment
- Developer
- Ubisoft Montpellier
- Director
- Michel Ancel
- Released
- 1999-11-04
- Age rating
- ESRB E
- Region
- US
- Time to beat
- about 7.9 hours
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