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<\/a><\/p>\nSnoring but never boring<\/h3>\n
As with the console versions, Rayman Origins is a simple tale that leads to a massive journey. Rayman and his entourage are catching some R&R at the fittingly-named Snoring Tree.<\/p>\n
Of course, in the process, they manage to upset a grumpy old lady in the Land of the Livid Dead, who sends all the nasties into the Glade of Dreams to exact revenge.<\/p>\n
It’s up to Rayman and co. to go out there and save the world from the evil toons, and restore order to each of the lands they visit.<\/p>\n
Of course, saying “they” is a bit misleading, because in the PS Vita version of Rayman Origins, there is no “they” – there’s only you.<\/p>\n
Indeed, what made the console versions of this game exponentially more memorable and enjoyable, is notably absent from the PS Vita version, and it’s a missing component that heavily impacts on the experience.<\/p>\n
Visually, Rayman Origins is as remarkable as ever. If you’re looking for the perfect game to showcase the PS Vita’s OLED screen capabilities, this is the game to use.<\/p>\n Vibrant colours, environments filled with detail, and animations that would evoke a titter from even the most miserable person on Earth – it’s every bit the visual feast that the console version is.<\/p>\n The music in the game is in a world of its own, and functions on a level that’s difficult to comprehend – in a good way. It’s childish, and silly – but will fill you with warm fuzzy feelings and bring joy to your heart. Seriously.<\/p>\n It’s such a pity, once again, that you’re experiencing all of this very much on your own.<\/p>\n The new sense of loneliness also poses a greater challenge in gameplay. Before, in a multiplayer run through, you always had the luxury of having a friend nearby to restore you once you’d bubbled up in death.<\/p>\n Now you’re on your own right through, meaning one false move results in you re-doing entire, sometimes frustrating, sections of the game.<\/p>\n That said, even as a single-player experience, the game is a cut above the rest – well balanced; difficult enough to challenge you; and most of all, exceptionally fun.<\/p>\n In terms of new additions for the PS Vita, a few touch-based features have been introduced – including a new pinch\/punch zoom option, letting you see more of the level, or place more focus on your character.<\/p>\n More notable though, is the addition of a new type of collectable: a strange looking artefact that’s hidden with each level. By touching and collecting these hidden goodies, you unlock a section of a massive mural, found in a new section of the Snoring Tree.<\/p>\n In a hope to probably make up for the lack of multiplayer, there’s also ‘Ghost mode’ – which challenges you to beat your own times on levels. These ‘ghosts’ can be shared with other players, so other people can get involved, just not in the fun way.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFeast for the eyes<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTouching gameplay<\/h3>\n