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I first played Rayman on the Game Boy Color back in 2000, a time when handheld games were really starting to get ambitious. Ubisoft published it, and it was one of those platformers that felt like a genuine console experience shrunk down into your pocket. It arrived when developers were pushing the limits of what the little system could do, and this game was part of that wave.

You control Rayman, a character whose hands and feet float independently from his body, as you jump and punch your way through a series of vibrant, side scrolling levels. Your main goal is to rescue the Great Protoon and free the Electoons that have been captured by the villain, Mr. Dark. The game is built on screen by screen exploration, where you must clear all the enemies in one area to proceed to the next. You collect small yellow Lums and free caged Electoons, which are essential for unlocking later worlds. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can be surprisingly sharp, demanding precise jumps and careful timing. It feels like a challenging, hand crafted adventure that tests your skills without feeling unfair.