Rayman - a nearly perfect video game franchise that surpasses most 2d platformers. It's what some would call a masterpiece, a series whose reputation stays unhindered even to this day. And here I am, six years after it's initial release date in 2013, writing this review.
What exactly makes this game so great? Could it be the gorgeous backgrounds, fluid animation, and stellar voice acting? All of those things play large contributive factors, yes, but It's not only the visual aspect. While the princesses are cute and Globox has somehow gotten fatter over the years, Rayman Legends is the epitome of good level design. Each consecutive world (Teensies in Trouble, Toad Story, etc) have their own aesthetic and mesh together almost rhythmically. I often find myself replaying some boards over and over again because I just like them that much, not to mention the musical ones. While the difficulty cannot be adjusted, it fluctuates with each stage, gradually getting harder as you progress further into the game, to the point where I literally had to deduct a star off of this review because damn, those Invasion Levels were frustrating. It gives you a challenge and certainly feels rewarding afterwards, though.
Next, let's talk about the soundtrack. The music composers never disappoint. Sometimes, I just have to set my sweaty Xbox controller down, sit there, and listen. There are goofy tracks, and mysterious ones that make you feel as if you're in The Matrix, others which give you a sense of comfort and nostalgia, every emotion conceivable. Rayman Legends' rendition of music has me in awe. Words cannot describe how much I love it.
Now, enough about me. If you've got the money, please buy RL. Chances are my review probably didn't persuade you into doing so, but the gameplay footage you can find on YouTube, critic reviews, and general consesus certainly will.