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Retailers: Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition launching on 12/09 + final boxart
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test_account
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To be fair, they are different releases. Vita first got Rayman Origins (launch game), then Rayman Legends after that, and later on a double pack release. PS3 and Xbox 360 also got the Rayman Double Pack release. EDIT: As mentioned above
FutureLarking
Member
Weren't like half of the levels of Origins in legends anyway?
21st century cowboy
Member
I've bought the game on a wii U and Vita but I'll buy it for a third time when I get get it for £10 in a sale
Haha what a joke. That is not what you said.
Then you go on to talk console numbers, then go on to say they don't matter because it's an inevitability the console will sale more. This point I agree with but watching the goal posts move is amusing. Continue?
FirmBizBws
Becomes baffled, curling up into a ball when confronted with three controller options.
Isn't this on the vita already?
IronicSonic
Member
What If he doesn't have a Vita but he has a Switch?
AlexFlame116
Member
They should have included the entirety of Origins in this.
test_account
XP-39C²
It sounded more like he though this was the first portable version of the game in general.
Man. Playing Rayman on that OLED was amazing.
TwistedFreeze
Member
I moved goal posts by saying that the Switch version will be the most relevant portable version of the game because it's on a more popular system that's gonna quickly outsell the Vita? Really? My position and argument never changed, I only expanded upon it. I never said that hardware sales don't matter, just that it's a ridiculous thing to bring up in the case of something like the Vita or Wii U because hardly anyone cared for them or ended up buying one whereas the Switch has a lot more demand, interest, and stronger sales so far. Honestly, the fact that you're getting so heated up over a throwaway line that no one would've batted an eye at if I replaced the words "portable" and "Vita" with "Nintendo" and "Wii U" is more amusing than anything I've said this far
Dr. Black Jack
Member
are you fucking kidding me
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
It seemed easier than saying "Multiplatform port".
I played those extra levels.
Nobody's missing a whole lot, if they're not there. They weren't that great. I'm a huge fan of the game in general, but those extra levels were nothing special.
plagiarize
Banned
Probably going to pick this up again. I played it on Wii U and Vita already, but I have neither anymore. Loved the touch screen stuff so I'm glad to get an even better portable version of it.
I hope they do some local Wi-Fi mode so someone can play as Murphy on the tablet while others play on the big screen. Hard to see it as a real definitive edition if it doesn't support 5 players like the Wii U version did.
I hope they do some local Wi-Fi mode so someone can play as Murphy on the tablet while others play on the big screen. Hard to see it as a real definitive edition if it doesn't support 5 players like the Wii U version did.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Having played it on Vita back when it first came out, I can confirm, it is amazing. This port is completely unnecessary but I will buy it for the Nintendo extras and an excuse to play again. The price is reasonable too.
That would be very similar to the Vita MP setup, which did allow someone to play Murphy.
*Most people* don't own a Switch.
Phife Dawg
Member
Who hasn't played this game at this point in time (and has the slightest interest in platformers)? This will crater and rightfully so, given that pricepoint.
It's a bit more streamlined and feels about half as long as it should be (which is probably why it brings back so much content from Origins), but it is good.
World of Goo is one game on the Switch where the controls are dependent on whether the system is docked or undocked.
If you play it docked, you have to use a single Joy-Con. Pro Controllers disconnect and won't even let you reconnect to hit the home button to back out of the game.
If you play the game in handheld mode, you must use the touch screen ... and if the Joy-Cons are detached, it works like it does in docked mode.
Anyway.
It sounds like Rayman Legends on Switch might force the touch screen aspects on you if you're in handheld mode (unless a previous post has said this isn't true).
The touch controls aren't that bad on Vita. The system is small enough where you can maneuver your thumbs over most the screen easily + there was an option to use the rear touch pad as well. The gyroscope sections were kind of cumbersome because I'd find myself turning the entire system upside down in order to complete a section of a level.
For some reason, even though the Switch has most of the same physical dimensions as the Wii U GamePad (least the same screen size and overall footprint) ... the Switch isn't great to hold with one hand while trying to play with the touch screen unless you detach both Joy-Cons.
It's against Nintendo's submission policy for developers to encourage players to dock or undock the system as part of the gameplay. The "Undock your system to take out enemies" part of the game's retail listing sort of falls in a grey area.
If you play it docked, you have to use a single Joy-Con. Pro Controllers disconnect and won't even let you reconnect to hit the home button to back out of the game.
If you play the game in handheld mode, you must use the touch screen ... and if the Joy-Cons are detached, it works like it does in docked mode.
Anyway.
It sounds like Rayman Legends on Switch might force the touch screen aspects on you if you're in handheld mode (unless a previous post has said this isn't true).
The touch controls aren't that bad on Vita. The system is small enough where you can maneuver your thumbs over most the screen easily + there was an option to use the rear touch pad as well. The gyroscope sections were kind of cumbersome because I'd find myself turning the entire system upside down in order to complete a section of a level.
For some reason, even though the Switch has most of the same physical dimensions as the Wii U GamePad (least the same screen size and overall footprint) ... the Switch isn't great to hold with one hand while trying to play with the touch screen unless you detach both Joy-Cons.
It's against Nintendo's submission policy for developers to encourage players to dock or undock the system as part of the gameplay. The "Undock your system to take out enemies" part of the game's retail listing sort of falls in a grey area.
It's fantastic. Has some of my favorite levels. Plus it included most of the Origins levels, made in Legends' rendering style. So those were awesome to play back through.
Ironically the very same happened with the original title, also releasing in a crowded September that among other titles had GTA V scheduled.
Yeah. $29.99 would have been good.
OrbitalBeard
Member
I bet it'll sell more copies than the Vita, PS4, and XB1 versions.*
*Not counting any PS+ or Games With Gold freebies
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
In the WiiU version all level of origins are included, I think it was the same for all versions, Switch too.
Rayman Legends by default (PS/XB/Wii U) included many levels from Origins as a bonus. I know the Vita version was missing some content originally, maybe that was part of it. This game will include those Origins levels I believe.
Phife Dawg
Member
That may very well come true but it's also not really a particularily high hill to climb.
OrbitalBeard
Member
My guess is if this version sells better than any of those, Ubisoft will consider this four year old port a success. I highly doubt their expectations for this title are very large. It's likely a super cheap way to give the Switch some more support from them.
purseowner
Member
I'm buying it anyway, but I'll buy it for everyone I know if it nets us a new 3D Rayman game.
I went through the first game with a friend of mine, made for some great coop. Was there for the sequel eventually on Wii U and the murphy stuff was so flow breaking for my friend he didn't want to play any more after a couple of levels, a shame.
None of these features are compelling for a double dip so good luck to newcomers. At least the price came down a bit. Will get at a deep discount eventually.
None of these features are compelling for a double dip so good luck to newcomers. At least the price came down a bit. Will get at a deep discount eventually.
Yeah basically.
Looks like the Wii U will be the definitive version. I loved playing the 2 player levels with one person cutting ropes and moving stuff while I did the platforming. A really neat idea that worked surprisingly well.
stan423321
Member
Nope. Around third of the RO levels are cut completely. I remember my personal highlights being somehow universally missing. Then there's the fact they're modified to switch some basic mechanics to their new replacements, and reduce the difficulty spikes.
I have PC and Wii U versions for different control styles of Murfy levels (spoilers, sorry GAF, Wii U ended up with slightly less enjoyable one). I frankly see little reason to even consider purchasing this one at the moment. I imagine this makes me basically not the target audience (does Switch have many multiplayer capable platformers? I don't think so) but with Kung Foot polishing being the only visible change (barring aforementioned Murfy mixing) I wonder what was exactly Ubisoft's thread of thought there. Expecting a new world would be probably unreasonable given how unsuccessful the thing has been, but current feature set almost screams "we love you, past buyers, you don't really want this". Weird.
stan423321
Member
Vita was missing Invasion levels at launch, the semi-randomly unlocking time trial object rearrangement stages. I believe returning levels were there day one.
forknknife
Banned
Never played this, is it really that good people are double and even triple dipping?
Would I be missing a lot by not getting origins with it?
Would I be missing a lot by not getting origins with it?