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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 6:21AM Pete207 said

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I love origins, my only regret is getting it for the ps3 instead of the vita. On ubisofts plus side, the may yet another purchase of this great game from me.

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 7:41AM Tappybot said

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@Pete207

Vita version has no multiplayer, which is just sinister.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 11:37AM VampireEater said

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@Pete207
PS3 is the best version. Xbox is too dark off the bat, Vita has no multi player other than a very limited ghost mode. Why would you be sad that you have the best version? Are you also unhappy that you're in good health?
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 12:14PM Granger said

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@VampireEater; Only complaint about the PS3 version is the LPCM audio. I don't have an HDMI input on my older receiver, so all I get is stereo over S/PDIF. 360 version has Dolby 5.1, which while technically worse, is a lot more accessible to most people. Wouldn't have killed Ubisoft to throw in compressed DTS or Dolby on the PS3 version as well.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 1:09PM mrantimatter said

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@VampireEater
It's one of the most beautiful games i've ever seen on the vita version. the oled makes the colors pop in a way my hdtv just can't match.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 1:30PM dgenerate87 said

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@mrantimatter I wanted to get this game for PS3 thinking my gf would play it with me but she ended up being lame and not enjoying the demo, so instead I got it for Vita. It really is an awesome portable game, as the levels aren't so long that you could beat a few levels while you're out and about if you wanted to. Also, I don't *think* that the console versions have any equivalent to this, but any lums in bubbles or bad guys that need popping can be done so by tapping them on the touch screen which is convenient at times. You can also zoom in/zoom out by 'pinching' the touch screen which is kinda neat.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 1:42PM lolkeits said

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@mrantimatter

Agreed. I decided on the Vita version and it's one of the most beautiful games I've ever played.
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Posted: Mar 5th 2012 7:43PM VampireEater said

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@mrantimatter
Then you need a new TV. It looks nice on OLED sure but it also looks the same on my 2 year old Sony TV. Granted that TV cost me a lot but I imagine any modern good TV will have a similar contrast level and brightness without that OLED smudge that shows up on dark stages.

It's also much lower resolution. What is the Vita? 600p? It's 1080p on my setup.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 6:39AM Rhodanum said

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Pre-ordered. I've been wanting this game ever since it first came out -- and it's fantastic that there hasn't been a very large wait in regards to porting it over to other platforms.

Here's what I want: I want this little gem to sell very well on PC, for the sole reason that several people over at Ubisoft might just have to eat their hats. I'm already promoting it like hell to my employed friends and trying to see if I can gift one or two copies to the 'flat-ass broke' ones.

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 11:36AM Hunter141072 said

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@Rhodanum

Just show them a video, that was more than enough to get me, anyway i agree with you... I hope we p.c. users can pull a "alan wake" and make this one a top seller just to make ubi eat their own words, and i hope those idiots of I am alive can see that too so they can have a good reason to bitch about it.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 7:51AM Ample Salty said

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The demo showed up in my game library for no reason, I didn't go to download it or anything. Very strange.

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 9:33AM Vidaluko said

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@Ample Salty Same here, is weird, only free weekend games do that
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 12:57PM Lance001 said

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@Vidaluko
Mine did the exact same thing, kinda freaked me out.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 9:51AM Mayor West said

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I can't say enough good things about this game. One of my all time favorite platformers.

Get it, play couch co-op, and enjoy.

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 10:17AM I Love DLC said

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@Mayor West

Agreed, the game is so much fun to play with friends, and I'm pretty sure (at least judging from its store page) Rayman will have online co-op on PC, which was my only complaint about it for consoles.

Beautiful game that pulls off being both simplistic and very entertaining (even difficult in certain spots), I can't see anyone not enjoying Rayman.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 12:19PM Granger said

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@I Love DLC; Nothing on the store page says online co-op. It's going to be local only again.

The PS3 version, on the other hand, 'PlayStation Network Features: Trophies, Multiplayer' ... what a tease!
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 9:58AM The Tim said

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I've never been a fan of Rayman or 2D platformers in general, but I just downloaded the demo due to all the positive talk I've been hearing. I'll give it a shot, although with ME3 looming on the horizon I don't see myself buying anything else right now

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 11:39AM VampireEater said

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@The Tim
What's wrong wi' chu?
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 1:30PM The Tim said

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@VampireEater

Now THAT is too long of a list to get into on here, hahaha.

Tried the demo and loved the look, but the controls acted wonky on me. It was like every so often a key would get stuck, but since it's a new keyboard then I'd rule that out. Haven't encountered this issue with any other games, Has anyone else had that happen with this demo?
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 10:41AM moroboshi said

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Decent platformer ruined by some of the worst music ever in a video game. Random didgeridoo noises do not make for a pleasant listening experience.

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 10:51AM goldenix said

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@moroboshi
Well thank god I didn't listen to your opinion because after experiencing the entire origins soundtrack i think it has one of the best scores ever.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 12:27PM Granger said

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@goldenix; Agreed. So glad to have Heral scoring games again. BG&E and Rayman Origins are two of my favourite scores. Great music.

Check out his score to 'Eleanor's Secret' if you get the chance. Very charming as well.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 4:08PM Pete207 said

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@VampireEater
Im guessing you haven't played the vita version, which looks incredible, also, it's portable lol
Even just a quick blast during ads on tv. I'm telling you, this game was made for that!
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Posted: Mar 5th 2012 7:47PM VampireEater said

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@Pete207
I have a Vita yes and I have this game (only one I have so far).

A small, low res portable screen with its only winning feature being OLED.

Or

A very large, 1080p high-end Sony LED TV.

I'd take the large screen. Even though the Vita is the best portable screen on the gaming market.
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 2:21PM pluupy said

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This game is fun! I got it on Wii. :)

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 5:02PM Dabogues said

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If you don't buy Rayman Origins, the terrorists win. I recently introduced several teenage nephews (who had never even heard of Rayman, I don't think) to it. Multiplayer in this game is insanely fun. As on of the boys put it, "It's like Mario, except really fun."

Posted: Mar 3rd 2012 5:44PM Pete207 said

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@Dabogues
Glad to hear that! There I was thinking all teenagers had turned into cod zombies.
It's good to hear that teenagers dont need to nostalgia of old platformers to enjoy the new ones, and shows there's always going to be room on the market for them!
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Posted: Mar 5th 2012 3:25PM PewpTaco said

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This is a fantastic game! Really, really well done!

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