Whether it's a barely-visible ledge or a tenacious vine, players who take the effort to find out how to reach them are rewarded with bonus stages, level shortcuts, and other prizes. Compared to other platform games, Rayman plays at a leisurely pace that supports its investigative mood. There are no time limits on each level, and Rayman himself never moves faster than a brisk jog. With a diverse selection of enemies and obstacles and stages, the game is far from boring. The other aspects of Rayman make it a friendly, hassle-free game.
Levels are well-designed, without any annoying dead ends or blind leaps.
Sympathetic collision detection allows close brushes with enemies, and the controls are blissfully responsive. But this is a minor flaw at best, as Rayman's world is large enough to sustain most players. It's safe to say that the typical gamer will require at least several weeks of play before he can finally rescue the Great Protoon and save the day. The game is rich in colors and detail and animation, forming a visual feast which is far beyond any other platform game available today. Rayman and his fellow denizens quickly stop being sprites on a screen and soon turn into actual characters, complete with unique identities and personalities and attitudes.