When the platforming genre began shifting into full 3D worlds in the late 90s, Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) emerged as one of the most polished, imaginative, and memorable games of its generation. Released by Ubisoft in 1999, Rayman 2 abandoned the 2D style of its predecessor and leaped into 3D with incredible confidence, delivering lush environments, engaging characters, and finely tuned gameplay that earned it instant classic status on the Nintendo 64.

