Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Great multiplayer platforming romp with slapstick violence.
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Rayman Origins
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 3 parent reviews
Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say the game is highly enjoyable and fun, featuring great art style and multiplayer options suitable for families. However, many users express concern about the sexualization of certain characters, noting inappropriate imagery that may not be ideal for younger audiences, despite overall excitement and engaging gameplay.
- fun gameplay
- inappropriate imagery
- family-friendly
- enjoyable art style
- multiplayer options
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What's It About?
In RAYMAN ORIGINS, as with most other platformers, the central focus of the game is not the story. There is a background tale to tie the game together and tells players about an evil force that has overtaken an otherwise peaceful landscape. However, the experience is really just about going through each level and defeating enemies that appear along the way. This game has a massive amount of levels -- several dozen of them -- spread throughout a variety of different \"worlds,\" each with unique art styles and scenery. The game also allows players to team up with up to three others, sharing the same screen, to go on a joint quest. The accompanying players are allowed to \"jump in\" and \"drop out\" of the game at any time.
Is It Any Good?
Rayman Origins is perhaps one of the most fun and well-crafted games in the 16-year Rayman series. After being dominated by innumerable "Rabbids" titles, it is incredibly refreshing to see the franchise make a return to Rayman's roots, where addicting gameplay, challenging platform levels, captivating scenery, and epic boss battles rule the day. The most exciting feature in this game is the ability for four players to get together and play through the game on the same screen. The process of adding players is seamless, so if you have a friend over and want to play together, the friend can join in right in the middle of your game; when he leaves, you just continue on by yourself again with no interruption to the fluidity of the game experience.
The fantastical and mythical art style that has come to be associated with Rayman is here in full force, along with the addicting and rewarding nature of the game that allows players to gain new skills and gadgets as they progress. There are dozens of characters, many of whom have been reprised from previous Rayman titles for the first time, and an exhaustive number of levels to keep players occupied and fully entertained long enough to make this game well worth it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the slapstick violence in this game. Why is the violence in this game not very impactful?
In what situations is it better to work with others?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo Wii
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : UbiSoft
- Release date : November 15, 2011
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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