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Rayman: Raving Rabbids

KevarKevar regular
edited January 2007 in Games and Technology
I put about an hour into this game tonight. It is hilarious and fun. The lightgun levels are outright brilliant, and beyond awesome in multiplayer. There are, like, ten of them, according to the scores board. The other minigames are all very polished and some super fun.

Anyone else pick it up? It says I'm 13% through the game, which given the time I've put into it is pretty far. It seems like it's gonna only be about 8-10 hours long, but I'm having a blast. Might be a rental or something you pick up later on.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Considering it's focus on minigames, I could see it getting popped in for multiplayer fun even after you've beaten it.

    If I get another game today besides Zelda, it'll probably be Rayman.

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  • MuddBuddMuddBudd Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    I stated this in the Wii thread but I'll put it here too.

    I've never played a Rayman game before, but I'll be getting this one I think, as I'll need something multiplayer for Thanksgiving.

    Assuming I can even find extra controllers.

    -edit-

    Does this need the nunchuck too, or just the standard wiimote?

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    MuddBudd wrote:
    Does this need the nunchuck too, or just the standard wiimote?

    Unless the box lies, just the wiimote.

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  • KevarKevar regular
    edited November 2006
    DarkPrimus wrote:
    MuddBudd wrote:
    Does this need the nunchuck too, or just the standard wiimote?

    Unless the box lies, just the wiimote.
    No, it needs the nunchuk. And my box says it does, as does a splash screen when you boot up the game.

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  • LemmingLemming Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    I already own it and will pick up my Wii in an hour and a half :3

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  • KevarKevar regular
    edited November 2006
    oh god, this is the funniest game i've ever played in my life

    i'd go as far to call it brilliant

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  • WotanAnubisWotanAnubis Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Kevar wrote:
    oh god, this is the funniest game i've ever played in my life

    i'd go as far to call it brilliant
    OK, I have to ask:

    Are the rabbids really as funny as the "Useful Facts About Bunnies" vids seem to imply?

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  • JamesDMJamesDM Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Kevar wrote:
    oh god, this is the funniest game i've ever played in my life

    i'd go as far to call it brilliant
    OK, I have to ask:

    Are the rabbids really as funny as the "Fun Facts About Bunnies" vids seem to imply?

    I missed this... is it on IGN?

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  • WotanAnubisWotanAnubis Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    JamesDM wrote:
    OK, I have to ask:

    Are the rabbids really as funny as the "Useful Facts About Bunnies" vids seem to imply?

    I missed this... is it on IGN?
    Yeah, they're on IGN. And all over Youtube. And propably quite a lot of other places.

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  • cloudeaglecloudeagle Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Kevar wrote:
    oh god, this is the funniest game i've ever played in my life

    i'd go as far to call it brilliant
    OK, I have to ask:

    Are the rabbids really as funny as the "Useful Facts About Bunnies" vids seem to imply?

    Oh my dear lord yes.

    Minor spoiler for the "eating" game, in which you draw an outline over what they're about to eat:

    [spoiler:68f252992f]In addition to edible stuff, they'll eat tennis balls, concrete blocks, etc.[/spoiler:68f252992f]

    Edit: And if you haven't seen the "scientific facts about bunnies" videos, get your ass to www.raymanzone.com NOW.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2006
    I was pissed when I heard it was mini-games and not another Rayman 2

    but i borrowed it from the store yesterday

    and fuck it's fun a hell

    I enjoy the disco levels. Some of the minigames (like launch Super-Bunny) are bad, but a majority are terrific.

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  • SpherickSpherick Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Wait...

    I thought the Wii came with both the Wiimote and the nunchuck.

    Am I wrong?

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  • scrivenerjonesscrivenerjones Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Spherick wrote:
    Wait...

    I thought the Wii came with both the Wiimote and the nunchuck.

    Am I wrong?
    you are not wrong.

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Keith wrote:
    but i borrowed it from the store yesterday

    sorry what?

    what store

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2006
    Deusfaux wrote:
    Keith wrote:
    but i borrowed it from the store yesterday

    sorry what?

    what store

    gamestop

    employee checkouts

    all playing games and then selling them as new

    shrinkwrapping them so people don't know the difference

    it helps that companies send games shrinkwrapped now instead of plastic-sealed

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  • PotUPotU __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    Spherick wrote:
    Wait...

    I thought the Wii came with both the Wiimote and the nunchuck.

    Am I wrong?

    I guess you're talking about MuddBudd's post.

    He meant the nunchuck for other players.

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  • Freezie KOFreezie KO Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    I bought this, so I'll get impressions soon. I haven't been able to put away Wii Sports on singleplayer yet.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2006
    i have played more Rayman today than I have Zelda

    I think it's because I say, "oh, I'll just do the next set" and then play for another hour

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  • Elessar ElfstoneElessar Elfstone Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    This game is #1 on my next buy list due to all the glowing reviews I think.

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  • Carl with a KCarl with a K Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    this is the other game i'll end up getting with zelda, most likely

    if my brother doesn't bitch his way into getting red steel

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  • Elessar ElfstoneElessar Elfstone Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    this is the other game i'll end up getting with zelda, most likely

    if my brother doesn't bitch his way into getting red steel

    Off topic, you have the greatest sig-avatar-location combo ever.

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  • SpaceDrakeSpaceDrake Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    So am I seeing this right in the gameplay trailers on raymanzone that there are levels where you SHOOT BUNNIES IN THE FACE WITH TOILET PLUNGERS?

    SO BOUGHT'D.

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  • WotanAnubisWotanAnubis Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    SpaceDrake wrote:
    So am I seeing this right in the gameplay trailers on raymanzone that there are levels where you SHOOT BUNNIES IN THE FACE WITH TOILET PLUNGERS?
    Yes. Yes you are seeing that right.

    Although perhaps they could be considered multi-purpose plungers.

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  • JinxJinx Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    I played all the minigames on this yesterday. It's going to get a lot of party play. :)

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  • GimeCGimeC Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    It's very fun, I can see myself replaying the games a lot, in wario ware esque style.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2006
    I would pay for full, more-polished versions of the lightgun game and the rhythm game

    I wouldn't pay much, but I'd pay.

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  • bobertoboberto Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    This game is so good.

    Just had to say it. I was not expecting this at all, but it's great and one of the few games that you are chuckling and smiling at the entire way through.

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  • FierceDeity666FierceDeity666 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Anyone else notice that the motion detection for this seems WAY WAY OFF? to the point of unplayability and being a piece of fucking dogshit?

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  • God-JesusGod-Jesus Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Man, if the game keeps up what it has going in the first 10 minutes, this is the perfect game to showcase the full abilities of the Wii.


    Rayman's model is also very nice.

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  • LemmingLemming Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Oh man

    Bunnies don't close doors

    I can't do it D:

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2006
    Anyone else notice that the motion detection for this seems WAY WAY OFF? to the point of unplayability and being a piece of fucking dogshit?

    You need to calibrate your stuff, apparently. I have absolutely no trouble with the controls.

    t Lemming: yeah, that took me a while. When you play the next round of it, I got it on my first try

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  • SpaceDrakeSpaceDrake Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Anyone else notice that the motion detection for this seems WAY WAY OFF? to the point of unplayability and being a piece of fucking dogshit?

    It seems to be a problem with you, buckwheat, lots of folks are enjoying their Rayman Waggle just fine.

    And Bunnies Can't Close Doors looked hard even in the trailer :lol:

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  • FierceDeity666FierceDeity666 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Lemming wrote:
    Oh man

    Bunnies don't close doors

    I can't do it D:
    that's one of the dogshit ones.

    the drawing one and the third dancing one also have the same problem.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited November 2006
    For the dancing games, you need to get a firm grip on both controllers so it doesn't have an extra shake that messes you up. Don't worry about buttons, just got a firm, comfortable grip.

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  • FierceDeity666FierceDeity666 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Keith wrote:
    For the dancing games, you need to get a firm grip on both controllers so it doesn't have an extra shake that messes you up. Don't worry about buttons, just got a firm, comfortable grip.
    This is a problem for me. I've been shaking constantly due to a combination of sleep deprivation, nervousness because all i've done today is fuck up, and because the cow throwing game destroyed my right arm.

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  • SpaceDrakeSpaceDrake Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Keith wrote:
    For the dancing games, you need to get a firm grip on both controllers so it doesn't have an extra shake that messes you up. Don't worry about buttons, just got a firm, comfortable grip.
    This is a problem for me. I've been shaking constantly due to a combination of sleep deprivation, nervousness because all i've done today is fuck up, and because the cow throwing game destroyed my right arm.

    I don't mean to be snide, but I think we have a solution for you. :wink:

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  • FierceDeity666FierceDeity666 Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    SpaceDrake wrote:
    Keith wrote:
    For the dancing games, you need to get a firm grip on both controllers so it doesn't have an extra shake that messes you up. Don't worry about buttons, just got a firm, comfortable grip.
    This is a problem for me. I've been shaking constantly due to a combination of sleep deprivation, nervousness because all i've done today is fuck up, and because the cow throwing game destroyed my right arm.

    I don't mean to be snide, but I think we have a solution for you. :wink:
    I take sleep medication. they don't work anymore.

    neither do my antidepressants.

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  • zero_bitzero_bit Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Is this game multiplayer? I can't seem to find a multiplayer option...

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Keith wrote:
    Deusfaux wrote:
    Keith wrote:
    but i borrowed it from the store yesterday

    sorry what?

    what store

    gamestop

    employee checkouts

    all playing games and then selling them as new

    shrinkwrapping them so people don't know the difference

    it helps that companies send games shrinkwrapped now instead of plastic-sealed

    i hate you

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  • BlankspaceBlankspace __BANNED USERS regular
    edited November 2006
    I came out of Bets Buy this morning with a Wii, Zelda and Rayman. My friends were saying "Y r u gettin tha gay-ass faggotrz rabbit game?! Red Steel!!111!!" except for one, who has good taste. I do not regret my purchase one bit.

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