Rayman Origins will be released on 3DS and Wii.

It's been ages since we've had a good Rayman game... Ever since the Rabbids came and took his place he seems... forgotten... But now, Rayman is BACK!

Rayman Origins was announced a while ago as a PSN and XBL downloadable title (which was to be released in chunks, similar to Sonic 4). But now... Origins will be released on 3DS and Wii on WiiWare and eShop!

So what is this game you ask? Well it's a return to Rayman's routes, how he was created and the like (hence the name "Origins").

The gameplay is similar to the original in that it's a 2D platformer, and the art style really interests me...

But the only way you can understand me is with a video and well... LAWD PRAISE YOUTUBE:



Also, Michel Ancel, the creator of Rayman has said this to American Nintendo Magazine, Nintendo Power:

"I am excited to make a game that takes the Nintendo 3DS features into account. That's something that takes a lot of time, but that's what every game should do for this kind of system. I'm excited about Rayman Origins on the Nintendo 3DS!"

So! A proper new Rayman game and not another re-make! RESULT! Lets hope they can pull this off because - from the look of the trailer at least - this game could be very very good!

How do you feel about a new Rayman game?


/Thom Isaacs