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Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror, abridged "RDMRT", is an unofficial Rayman game made through Game Maker Studio and first released in 2015. Its final update, version 1.2.0, was released in 2017.
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The game was created by Ryemanni, formerly known as "Raymanni", with the help of DromEd, Kurakao, Schutziege and Pihlajanmarja.
| name = Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror
| image = [[File:Rayman The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror Logo.png|center|320px|Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror]]
| developed by = [[Ryemanni|Raymanni]]
| designed by = [[Ryemanni|Raymanni]] and DromEd
| art by = [[Ryemanni|Raymanni]], DromEd, Kurakao, Pihlajanmarja and Schutziege <small>(ideas and concept art)</small>
| written by = [[Ryemanni|Raymanni]] and Pihlajanmarja
| soundtrack by = [[Ryemanni|Raymanni]], Pihlajanmarja and Schutziege
| release date =
'''Windows:'''<br>
[[File:Globe.png|16px|Worldwide]] July 13, 2015<br>
| genre = 2D platformer
| gameplay mode = Single player
| platforms = PC
| ratings = All ages (OGRS)
| distribution media = [https://gamejolt.com/games/Rayman_The_Dark_Magicians_Reign_of_terror/237701 Digital download]
| game engine = Game Maker
}}


This game shares many similarities with Rayman 1, even using many of its sprites, characters and gameplay mechanics. It is the predecessor to Rayman Redemption and Rayman ReDesigner in most regards and some content from Rayman The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror was remade for both of these games.
'''''Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror''''', abridged '''''RDMRT''''', is an [[List of notable Rayman fangames|unofficial ''Rayman'' game]] made through Game Maker Studio and first released in 2015. Its final update, version 1.2.0, was released in 2017.
The game was created by [[Ryemanni]], formerly known as "[[Ryemanni|Raymanni]]", with the help of DromEd, Kurakao, Schutziege and Pihlajanmarja.
 
This game shares many similarities with ''{{rw|Rayman 1}}'', even using many of its sprites, characters and gameplay mechanics.
It is the predecessor to ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'' and ''[[Rayman ReDesigner]]'' in most regards and [[Flint Jail|some content]] from ''Rayman The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror'' was [[Dark Magician's Challenge|remade]] for both of these games.


==Plot==
==Plot==
[[File:RDMRT Game Jolt Banner.png|thumb]]
The game takes place in {{rw|The valley|the valley}}, albeit in locations never seen before in {{rw|Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman''}}.
The world was at peace and [[Rayman]] and his friends were relaxing, until one day a sinister [[Dark Storm|great storm]] spawned out of nowhere. As [[the valley]]'s inhabitants waited for [[Dark Storm|the storm]] to pass, a giant red lightning bolt struck the [[Great Protoon]]. The dark power of [[Dark Storm|the storm]] caused the [[Great Protoon]] to create the [[Dark Magician]] who laughed and yelled he would take over [[the Valley]] in the name of the "[[Dark Storm|great darkness]]".


The game takes place in the valley, albeit in locations never seen before in the original Rayman.
The [[Dark Magician]] started to build his kingdom, captured the [[Electoon]]s and created his [[Magic Minion|evil minions]]. [[Rayman]] and his friends attempted to fight the [[Dark Magician]], but weren't strong enough to overcome his powers. [[Rayman]] was captured with [[the Magician]] and were each taken to two different prisons.
The world was at peace and Rayman and his friends were relaxing, until one day a sinister great storm spawned out of nowhere. As the valley's inhabitants waited for the storm to pass, a giant red lightning bolt struck the Great Protoon. The dark power of the storm caused the Great Protoon to create the Dark Magician who laughed and yelled he would take over the valley in the name of the "great darkness".
 
The Dark Magician started to build his kingdom, captured the Electoons and created his evil minions. Rayman and his friends attempted to fight the Dark Magician, but weren't strong enough to overcome his powers. Rayman was captured with the Magician and were each taken to two different prisons.
 
Betilla, who fled from the Dark Magician, came to Flint Jail to help Rayman. She tasks Rayman with rescuing the Magician in the Fiery Fort so his magic can help them defeating the Dark Magician. Rayman must go through twelve worlds to accomplish his goal of saving the world from the Dark Magician and the storm.
 
===Flint Jail===
 
Rayman must first escape from Flint Jail, an insalubrious grey prison and the starting world of this game. Betilla will often appear again on his way to give him advice, and so will the Dark Magician to taunt him.
Rayman will meet his first opponents in this adventure: the Magic Minions, the main forces of the Dark Magician. He will also encounter Savage Minion, a colossal minion first found sleeping on his guard duty. Rayman will have to defeat him to progress to the next world.
 
===Tropical Isle===
 
The second world of the game is the Tropical Isle, an island where many tourists and totems can be found.
At the end, he will have to face Mr Smushy, a giant green octopus-like creature who is a pet of the Dark Magician.
 
===Techno Towers===
 
The third world is the Techno Towers, a mountain of batteries and wiring built by Professor Pascal, an ally of the Dark Magician.
There, Rayman must defeat the B.A.D Machine, the latest creation of Professor Pascal.
 
===Flying Mountains===
 
The fourth world is the Flying Mountains, some mountains located in the sky and populated by living plums.
Rayman will be challenged by U.F.O, a flying saucer rode by an alien of the same race as Joe.
 
===Almost Space===


The fifth world is Almost Space, one of the game's shorter locations. This place features cosmic rocky platforms and an alien base.
[[Betilla]], who fled from the [[Dark Magician]], came to [[Flint Jail]] to help [[Rayman]]. She tasks [[Rayman]] with rescuing [[the Magician]] in the [[Fiery Fort]] so his magic can help them defeating the [[Dark Magician]]. [[Rayman]] must go through twelve worlds to accomplish his goal of saving the world from the [[Dark Magician]] and [[Dark Storm|the storm]].
Inside the space station, Rayman will have to defeat an Alien Android, earning him the aliens' blue switch key and allowing him to progress further.


===Secret Lab===
===[[Flint Jail]]===
[[Rayman]] must first escape from [[Flint Jail]], an insalubrious grey prison and the starting world of this game. [[Betilla]] will often appear again on his way to give him advice, and so will the [[Dark Magician]] to taunt him.
[[Rayman]] will meet his first opponents in this adventure: the [[Magic Minion]]s, the main forces of the [[Dark Magician]]. He will also encounter [[Savage Minion]], a colossal minion first found sleeping on his guard duty. [[Rayman]] will have to defeat him to progress to the next world.


The sixth world of the game is the Secret Lab, Professor Pascal's hazardous domain located below the Techno Towers.
===[[Tropical Isle]]===
Rayman must get past the mad scientist's traps here and defeat Pascal.
The second world of the game is the [[Tropical Isle]], an island where many [[tourist]]s and totems can be found.
At the end, he will have to face [[Mr Smushy]], a giant green octopus-like creature who is a pet of the [[Dark Magician]].


===Desert of Despair===
===[[Techno Towers]]===
The third world is the [[Techno Towers]], a mountain of batteries and wiring built by [[Professor Pascal]], an ally of the [[Dark Magician]].
There, [[Rayman]] must defeat the [[B.A.D Machine]], the latest creation of [[Professor Pascal]].


The Desert of Despair is the seventh world, an extremely dry and dangerous desert inhabited by cactus creatures and where thick sandstorms occur.
===[[Flying Mountains]]===
Mr Cactus is the boss of this region and must be vanquished before Rayman can go further.
The fourth world is the [[Flying Mountains]], some mountains located in the sky and populated by living [[plum]]s.
[[Rayman]] will be challenged by [[U.F.O]], a flying saucer rode by an [[alien]] of the same race as [[Joe]].  


===Brutal Burialground===
===[[Almost Space]]===
The fifth world is [[Almost Space]], one of the game's shorter locations. This place features cosmic rocky platforms and an [[alien]] base.
Inside the space station, [[Rayman]] will have to defeat an [[Alien Android]], earning him the [[alien]]s' blue switch [[key]] and allowing him to progress further.


The eighth world is the Brutal Burialground, a gloomy area filled with graves, ghosts and featuring a castle ruled by the Reaper.
===[[Secret Lab]]===
The Reaper is the ghost king and has been tasked by the Dark Magician to take down Rayman's life. He is first met in his castle, appearing repetitively to attack Rayman by surprise with his scythe, and he is then directly faced and defeated by Rayman.
The sixth world of the game is the [[Secret Lab]], [[Professor Pascal]]'s hazardous domain located below the [[Techno Towers]].
Both the Fiery Fort and Freezy Freezer can then be reached from this world.
[[Rayman]] must get past [[Professor Pascal|the mad scientist]]'s traps here and defeat [[Professor Pascal|Pascal]] himself.


===Fiery Fort===
===[[Desert of Despair]]===
The [[Desert of Despair]] is the seventh world, an extremely dry and dangerous desert inhabited by cactus creatures and where thick sandstorms occur.
[[Mr Cactus]] is the boss of this region and must be vanquished before [[Rayman]] can go further.


The Fiery Fort is the ninth world, a hot prison full of fire and lava.
===[[Brutal Burialground]]===
Rayman must free the Magician here, but the Dark Magician will try to get to him first. On the way, Rayman will have to fight the Dark Magician in a pursuit. While Rayman manages to survive, the Dark Magician successfully steals the Magician's wand, granting him "double the power".
The eighth world is the [[Brutal Burialground]], a gloomy area filled with graves, ghosts and featuring a castle ruled by the [[Reaper]].
The Magician is left with only the ability to cast simple spells as a result, and activates the green clouds throughout the valley so Rayman can walk on them. The Magician then is able to leave in order to host his game room and shop, where Rayman can come to play some minigames and buy useful items.
The [[Reaper]] is the [[ghost]] king and has been tasked by the [[Dark Magician]] to take down [[Rayman]]'s life. He is first met in his [[Castle of the Ghosts|castle]], appearing repetitively to attack [[Rayman]] by surprise with his scythe, and he is then directly faced and defeated by [[Rayman]].
Both the [[Fiery Fort]] and [[Freezy Freezer]] can then be reached from this world.


===Freezy Freezer===
===[[Fiery Fort]]===
The [[Fiery Fort]] is the ninth world, a hot prison full of fire and lava, with some similarities to [[Flint Jail]].
[[Rayman]] must free [[the Magician]] here, but the [[Dark Magician]] will try to get to him first. On the way, [[Rayman]] will have to fight the [[Dark Magician]] in a pursuit. While [[Rayman]] manages to survive, the [[Dark Magician]] successfully steals [[the Magician]]'s wand, granting him "double the power".
[[The Magician]] is left with only the ability to cast simple spells as a result, and activates [[Cloud|the green clouds]] throughout [[the Valley]] so [[Rayman]] can walk on them. [[The Magician]] then is able to leave in order to host his game room and [[shop]], where [[Rayman]] can come to play some minigames and buy useful items.


The tenth world of the game is the Freezy Freezer, a cold icy structure where snow is able to fall.
===[[Freezy Freezer]]===
Multi Minion awaits here, another creation of the Dark Magician which Rayman must defeat to make it to the Dark Magician's lair.
The tenth world of the game is the [[Freezy Freezer]], a cold icy structure where snow is able to fall.
[[Multi Minion]] awaits here, another creation of the [[Dark Magician]] which [[Rayman]] must defeat to make it to the [[Dark Magician]]'s [[Dark Stronghold|lair]].


===Dark Stronghold===
===[[Dark Stronghold]]===
The [[Dark Stronghold]] is the eleventh and penultimate world of the game, an evil red fortress ruled by the [[Dark Magician]] and which is very similar to [[Flint Jail]] and [[Fiery Fort]].
[[Dark Magician]] will regularly attempt to attack [[Rayman]] by surprise throughout this world, and both [[Savage Minion]] and [[Multi Minion]] must be defeated again.


The Dark Stronghold is the eleventh and penultimate world of the game, an evil red fortress ruled by the Dark Magician and which is very similar to Flint Jail and Fiery Fort.
Before granting [[Rayman]] the "honour" of meeting him, the [[Dark Magician]] challenges [[Rayman]] to overcome [[the Maze of Memories]], which is comprised of parts from each world he has already gone through. [[Rayman]] can then finally face the [[Dark Magician]] at the top of his tower. After a gruelling fight, the [[Dark Magician]] is defeated by [[Rayman]], leaving his [[Collectible|hat]] as his final remains.
Dark Magician will regularly attempt to attack Rayman by surprise throughout this world, and both Savage Minion and Multi Minion must be defeated again.
Before granting Rayman the "honour" of meeting him, the Dark Magician challenges Rayman to overcome the Maze of Memories, which is comprised of parts from each world he has already gone through. Rayman can then finally face the Dark Magician at the top of his tower. After a gruelling fight, the Dark Magician is defeated by Rayman, leaving his hat as his final remains.


===Dark Storm===
===[[Dark Storm]]===
[[Dark Storm]] is the twelfth and final world and is reached from the roof of the [[Dark Stronghold]].
[[Dark Storm|The storm]] behind all of the events of the story has grown bigger and must be destroyed so peace can be restored to [[the Valley]]. To get to this final trial, [[Rayman]] must free all the [[Electoon]]s, which will create a path of [[cloud]]s to the last level.


Dark Storm is the twelfth and final world and is reached from the roof of the Dark Stronghold.
In the [[Eye of the Storm]], [[Rayman]] gets to fight evil [[cloud]]s and ultimately the [[Heart of the Storm]], a purple core of darkness capable of shooting barrages of evil projectiles.
The storm behind all of the events of the story has grown bigger and must be destroyed so peace can be restored to the valley. To get to this final trial, Rayman must free all the Electoons, which will create a path of clouds to the last level.
[[Rayman]] is victorious, but the destruction of the [[Heart of the Storm]] causes him to fall down as the sky starts to clear. [[The Valley]]'s atmosphere is cleaned of the dark magic and [[Rayman]] survives the drop as the world's peace and harmony is restored.
In the Eye of the Storm, Rayman gets to fight evil clouds and ultimately the Heart of the Storm, a purple core of darkness capable of shooting barrages of evil projectiles.
Rayman is victorious, but the destruction of the Heart of the Storm causes him to fall down as the sky starts to clear. The valley's atmosphere is cleaned of the dark magic and Rayman survives the drop as the world's peace and harmony is restored.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
''Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror'' is a 2D side-scrolling platform game in the same style as ''{{rw|Rayman 1}}''.
The player must play as [[Rayman]] for most of the game, but [[Bad Rayman|Dark Rayman]] and [[Mr Dark]] are also available as [[Skin|unlockable characters]].
The game features twelve worlds coming with their own hubs and a total of thirty-two levels, each of them containing six [[cage]]s of [[Electoon]]s to find, with the exception of the last one.


Rayman is a 2D side-scrolling platform game in the same style as Rayman 1.
The heads-up display is mostly the same as in {{rw|Rayman 1|the original Rayman}}, using blue text instead of pink. It shows how many [[Life|lives]] and units of health [[Rayman]] have, and how many [[Ting]]s as well as [[cage]]s and [[coin]]s he has collected in total.
The player must play as Rayman for most of the game, but Dark Rayman and Mr Dark are also available as unlockable characters.
[[Rayman]] starts with five lives and three units of health which can be increased to five by collecting a [[Big Power]] until he loses a life. [[Rayman]] can gain an extra life by collecting 100 [[Ting]]s or picking up a life statue. Damage can only take away one unit of health at a time, and the player is sent back to the title screen if [[Rayman]] loses all his lives.
The game features twelve worlds coming with their own hubs and a total of thirty-two levels, each of them except the last one containing six cages of Electoons to find.
Many unique [[Collectible]]s can be found in the game, some of which are requested by some characters who can reward [[Rayman]] with [[Coin]]s and extra lives.
 
The heads-up display is mostly the same as in the original Rayman, using blue text instead of pink. It shows how many lives and units of health Rayman have, and how many Tings as well as cages and coins he has collected in total.
Rayman starts with five lives and three units of health which can be increased to five by collecting a Big Power until he loses a life. Rayman can gain an extra life by collecting 100 Tings or picking up a life statue. Damage can only take away one unit of health at a time, and the player is sent back to the title screen if Rayman loses all his lives.
Many unique collectibles can be found in the game, some of which are requested by some characters who can reward Rayman with coins and extra lives.


The game is considered very difficult and rather unbalanced in its difficulty curve, as the creators were inexperienced with game development at the time.
The game is considered very difficult and rather unbalanced in its difficulty curve, as the creators were inexperienced with game development at the time.


All levels can be replayed and already defeated bosses can be skipped. However, due to a mistake, attempting to skip the first Dark Magician battle will send the player back to the title screen. Cages that have been broken are replaced by golden empty ones during subsequent playthrough, rewarding Rayman with four Tings and a coin. Lives and most coins that have already been collected do not respawn, however, making it difficult to keep a high and steady supply of lives.
All levels can be replayed and already defeated bosses can be skipped. However, due to a mistake, attempting to skip the first [[Dark Magician]] battle will send the player back to the title screen. [[Cage]]s that have been broken are replaced by golden empty ones during subsequent playthrough, rewarding [[Rayman]] with four [[Ting]]s and a [[coin]]. [[Life|Lives]] and most [[coin]]s that have already been collected do not respawn, however, making it difficult to keep a high and steady supply of [[Life|lives]].
It will become necessary to backtrack to past levels in order to unlock the true ending of the game, as the space key and the green cloud allows Rayman to find cages in previously unreachable areas.
It will become necessary to backtrack to past levels in order to unlock the true ending of the game, as [[Key|the space key]] and [[Cloud|the green clouds]] allows [[Rayman]] to find [[cage]]s in previously unreachable areas.


==List of powers and power-ups==
==List of powers and power-ups==
 
[[Rayman]] starts the game with all of his powers from ''{{rw|Rayman 1}}'', excluding the [[grimace]] and the ability to hang to ledges. However, he can unlock permanent access to some platforms which are unavailable at first, and some temporary power-ups are necessary to progress in certain locations.
Rayman starts the game with all of his powers from Rayman 1, excluding the grimace and the ability to hang to ledges. However, he can unlock permanent access to some platforms which are unavailable at first, and some temporary power-ups are necessary to progress in certain locations.


===Permanent===
===Permanent===
 
* [[Telescopic fist]]: [[Rayman]]'s mean to attack enemies by punching them. It can also be used to activate mechanisms, and [[Rayman]] is able to break some otherwise indestructible obstacles if he charges his fist long enough. [[Rayman]]'s fist can be temporarily enhanced through power-ups such as the [[golden fist]].
* Telescopic fist: Rayman's mean to attack enemies by punching them. It can also be used to activate mechanisms, and Rayman is able to break some otherwise indestructible obstacles if he charges his fist long enough. Rayman's fist can be temporarily enhanced through power-ups such as the Golden Fist.
* Crawling: [[Rayman]] can crawl to go into some narrow places.
* Crawling: Rayman can crawl to go into some narrow places.
* Running: [[Rayman]] can run to move faster and jump further than usual.
* Running: Rayman can run to move faster and jump further than usual.
* [[Helicopter]]: [[Rayman]] can use his hair as a [[helicopter]] to glide. Unlike {{rw|Rayman|the original Rayman's}} {{rw|Helicopter|ability}}, [[Rayman]] can glide for as long as he likes, similarly to later entries such as ''{{rw|Rayman 2|Rayman 2 The Great Escape}}''.
* Helicopter: Rayman can use his hair as a helicopter to glide. Unlike the original Rayman's ability, Rayman can glide for as long as he likes.
* [[Grappling fist]]: [[Rayman]] can use his [[Telescopic fist|fist]] to grapple onto [[flying rings]] and use them to swing in the air and reach further and higher places.
* Grappling fist: Rayman can use his fist to grapple onto flying rings and use them to swing in the air and reach further and higher places.
* [[Key|Space key]]: A [[key]] that gives [[Rayman]] the ability to activate blue switches, spawning some [[cloud]]s so he can reach new locations. Also counted as a [[collectible]].
* Space key: A key that gives Rayman the ability to activate blue switches, spawning some clouds so he can reach new locations. Also counted as a collectible.
* [[Cage]] detector: An upgrade [[Rayman]] can purchase in [[the Magician]]'s [[shop]]. It detects [[Cage]]s in the levels and points at them with an arrow.
* Cage detector: An upgrade Rayman can purchase in the Magician's shop. It detects cages in the levels and points at them with an arrow.
* [[Collectible]] detector: A purchasable upgrade in [[the Magician]]'s [[shop]], allowing to detect [[collectible]]s in levels by pointing at them with an arrow.
* Collectible detector: A purchasable upgrade in the Magician's shop, allowing to detect collectibles in levels by pointing at them with an arrow.


===Temporary===
===Temporary===
 
* [[Power jump shoes]]: Also known as the "Super Jump", this power allows [[Rayman]] to jump very high.
* Power Jump Shoes: Also known as the "Super Jump", this power allows Rayman to jump very high.
* [[Flying cube]]: A mechanical contraption which [[Rayman]] can summon in some levels by hitting a switch. [[Rayman]] can control it while standing in the same spot to hit objects in unreachable locations.
* Flying Cube: A mechanical contraption which Rayman can summon in some levels by hitting a lever. Rayman can control it while standing in the same spot to hit objects in unreachable locations.
* [[Ice fist]]: Allows [[Rayman]] to extinguish enemies and obstacles on fire.
* Ice Fist: Allows Rayman to extinguish enemies and obstacles on fire.
* [[Fire fist]]: Enables [[Rayman]] to break ice cubes.
* Fire Fist: Enables Rayman to break ice cubes.


===Power-ups===
===Power-ups===
* [[Ting]]s: Small blue orbs found nearly everywhere and earning [[Rayman]] an extra [[life]] whenever he gets 100 of them.
* [[Coin]]s: Rare tokens similar to [[Ting]]s and allowing [[Rayman]] to buy items in the [[shop]]s. They can also be earned by beating bosses or by satisfying the requests of side characters.
* [[Power]]s: Comes in either a small variation or a large one, the former healing a life point, while the latter replenishes [[Rayman]]'s entire health and gives him two extra health points until he loses a [[life]].
* [[Golden fist]]: Makes [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] twice as strong.
* [[Life]]: Gives [[Rayman]] an extra [[life]].


* Tings: Small blue orbs found nearly everywhere and earning Rayman an extra life whenever he gets 100 of them.
==Characters==
* Coins: Rare tokens similar to Tings and allowing Rayman to buy items in the shops. They can also be earned by beating bosses or by satisfying the requests of side characters.
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* Powers: Comes in either a small variation or a large one, the former healing a life point, while the latter replenishes Rayman's entire health and gives him two extra health points until he loses a life.
* Golden Fist: Makes Rayman's fist twice as strong.
* Life: Gives Rayman an extra life.


==Characters==
[[Rayman]] meets various characters throughout his adventure, either friendly or hostile.
Rayman meets various characters throughout his adventure, either friendly or hostile.


===Friends===
===Friends===
* The Magician: He introduces the game's story and plays an important role. He is imprisoned in the Fiery Fort where the Dark Magician later steals his wand. Once freed, he will give Rayman access to his game shop where Rayman can purchase some items and play minigames which can earn him some rewards such as Tings, coins and collectibles. He appears on the roof of the Dark Stronghold to tell Rayman about the Dark Storm, and then to tell him peace has been restored once the Heart of the Storm is defeated.
* [[The Magician]]: He introduces the game's story and plays an important role. He is imprisoned in the [[Fiery Fort]] where the [[Dark Magician]] later steals his wand. Once freed, he will give [[Rayman]] access to his game [[shop]] where [[Rayman]] can purchase some items and play minigames which can earn him some rewards such as [[Ting]]s, [[coin]]s and [[collectible]]s. He appears on the roof of the [[Dark Stronghold]] to tell [[Rayman]] about the [[Dark Storm]], and then to tell him peace has been restored once the [[Heart of the Storm]] is defeated.
* Betilla the Fairy: A benevolent fairy who escaped the Dark Magician's reign of terror and helps freeing Rayman. She will appear very often throughout the game to give useful information, advice and warnings to Rayman.
* [[Betilla|Betilla the Fairy]]: A benevolent fairy who escaped the [[Dark Magician]]'s reign of terror and helps freeing [[Rayman]]. She will appear very often throughout the game to give useful information, advice and warnings to [[Rayman]].
* Clock: A character acting as a checkpoint. Should Rayman lose a life, he will return to the last clock which he activated.
* [[Clock]]: A character acting as a checkpoint. Should [[Rayman]] lose a [[life]], he will return to the last [[Clock]] which he activated.
* Shopkeepers: Characters met in the game's shops and who share the same appearance. They sell some items to Rayman against coins, including lives, small powers, and collectibles required for other characters.
* Shopkeepers: Characters met in the game's [[shop]]s and who share the same appearance. They sell some items to [[Rayman]] against [[coin]]s, including [[Life|lives]], small [[power]]s, and [[collectible]]s required for other characters.
* Tourist: A friendly Livingstone on a vacation first encountered in Tropical Isle, in need of a bottle of sunscreen. He will reward Rayman with 15 coins. Rayman meets him again in Freezy Freezer where he is nearly frozen due to the cold. Rayman must bring him a mystical ice stone he's looking for, which will reward him with an extra life and 30 coins.
* [[Tourist]]: A friendly [[Livingstone]] on a vacation first encountered in [[Tropical Isle]], in need of a [[Collectible|bottle of sunscreen]]. He will reward [[Rayman]] with 15 [[coin]]s. [[Rayman]] meets him again in [[Freezy Freezer]] where he is nearly frozen due to the cold. [[Rayman]] must bring him a [[Collectible|mystical ice stone]] he's looking for, which will reward him with an extra [[life]] and 30 [[coin]]s.
* Unit Number Y: A friendly robotic moth requesting a new battery. If given the battery collectible, it will reward Rayman with an extra life and 20 coins.  
* [[Robot moth|Unit Number Y]]: A friendly [[Robot moth|robotic moth]] requesting a new [[Collectible|battery]]. If given [[Collectible|the battery collectible]], it will reward [[Rayman]] with an extra [[life]] and 20 [[coin]]s.  
* Friendly Alien: An annoyed extraterrestrial from the same race as Joe and the other aliens met in this game. He has crashed his UFO and some of its important parts fell down to the planet. Rayman can help him by bringing the space junk collectible, which will earn him an extra life and 20 coins.
* Friendly [[alien]]: An annoyed [[Alien|extra-terrestrial]] from the same race as [[Joe]] and the other [[alien]]s met in this game. He has crashed his UFO and some of its important parts fell down to the planet. [[Rayman]] can help him by bringing [[Collectible|the spacejunk collectible]], which will earn him an extra [[life]] and 20 [[coin]]s.
* Explorer: A tall Livingstone from the original Rayman, except friendly and found in the Desert of Despair. He remembers Rayman and hopes he isn't mad at him any more for his attempt at capturing the limbless hero. He requests a cool drink and will reward Rayman with an extra life and 25 coins if he brings him the proper collectible.
* [[Livingstone|Explorer]]: A tall [[Livingstone]] from {{rw|Rayman 1|the original Rayman}}, except friendly and found in the [[Desert of Despair]]. He remembers [[Rayman]] and hopes he isn't mad at him any more for his attempt at capturing {{rw|Rayman|the limbless hero}}. He requests a [[Collectible|cool drink]] and will reward [[Rayman]] with an extra [[life]] and 25 [[coin]]s if he brings him the desired [[collectible]].
* Musician: A returning character from the original Rayman and found in the Brutal Burialground, looking for a rare mushroom to make an "elixir of some sorts"...
* [[The Musician|Musician]]: A returning character from {{rw|Rayman 1|the original Rayman}} and found in the [[Brutal Burialground]], looking for a [[Collectible|rare mushroom]] to make an "elixir of sorts"... Bringing him [[Collectible|the mushroom collectible]] will reward [[Rayman]] with one extra [[life]] and 25 [[coin]]s.
* [[Dark Rayman]]: While {{rw|Bad Rayman|originally an evil version of}} {{rw|Rayman}} created by {{rw|Mr Dark}}, [[Dark Rayman]] is a playable character in this game, although he plays no part in the game's story. He's unlocked by completing [[Dark Storm]].
* [[Mr Dark]]: [[Rayman]]'s mysterious arch-nemesis, returning as a playable character in this game, although he plays no role in the game's story. He uses magic projectiles to attack instead of the [[Telescopic fist]] and they can also change colors depending on what fist power-up [[Mr Dark]] has collected. He's unlocked by obtaining every [[collectible]].


===Enemies===
===Enemies===
* Savage Minion: The first boss of the game which appears as a muscular and oversized Magic Minion. He is first found sleeping on guard duty and is blocking the path, forcing Rayman to wake him up by causing a boulder attached to a chain to fall. His strength his immense and he can create some dark projectiles and some Magic Minions. He is fought both in Flint Jail and in the Dark Stronghold.
* [[Savage Minion]]: The first boss of the game which appears as a muscular and oversized [[Magic Minion]]. He is first found sleeping on guard duty and is blocking the path in [[Grim Chains]], forcing [[Rayman]] to wake him up by causing a metal ball to fall. His strength his immense and he can create some dark projectiles and some [[Magic Minion]]s. He is fought both in [[Flint Jail]] and in the [[Dark Stronghold]].
* Mr Smushy: A massive squid using his tentacles to attack Rayman. He is the boss of Tropical Isle and a pet of the Dark Magician.
* [[Mr Smushy]]: A massive squid creature using its tentacles to attack [[Rayman]]. He is the boss of [[Tropical Isle]] and a pet of the [[Dark Magician]].
* B.A.D Machine: A gigantic machine created by Professor Pascal appearing in the background as two giant angry eyes, first found sleeping, before activating to fight Rayman. It is the boss of Techno Towers.
* [[B.A.D Machine]]: A gigantic machine created by [[Professor Pascal]] appearing in the background as two giant angry eyes, first found sleeping, before activating to fight [[Rayman]]. It is the boss of [[Techno Towers]].
* U.F.O: The boss of the Flying Mountains, an alien riding a flying saucer shooting electric bolts at Rayman.   
* [[U.F.O]]: The boss of the [[Flying Mountains]], an [[alien]] riding a [[flying saucer]] shooting [[lightning bolt]]s at [[Rayman]].   
* Alien: An unnamed alien guard denying Rayman access to the space station's core and telling him to leave. He cannot be attacked and so Rayman must find a way to get around him.
* [[Alien]] guard: An unnamed [[alien]] denying [[Rayman]] access to the space station's core in [[the Final Frontier]], and telling him to leave. He cannot be attacked and so [[Rayman]] must find a way to get around him.
* Alien Android: An alien cyborg who is the boss of Almost Space, shooting energy projectiles through an arm cannon.
* [[Alien Android]]: An [[alien]] cyborg who is the boss of [[Almost Space]], shooting energy projectiles through an arm cannon.
* Professor Pascal: An ally of the Dark Magician and the creator of the Techno Towers and Secret Lab. Fought in the latter area in a floating machine armed with toxic turrets and defeated using the flying cube.
* [[Professor Pascal]]: An ally of the [[Dark Magician]] and the creator of the [[Techno Towers]] and [[Secret Lab]]. Fought in the latter area in a floating machine armed with toxic [[cannon]]s and defeated using the [[flying cube]].
* Mr Cactus: An angry tall cactus creature of the Desert of Despair and the boss of the same location. First appears in a cavern to throw projectiles at Rayman who is intruding on his territory.
* [[Mr Cactus]]: An angry tall cactus creature of the [[Desert of Despair]] and the boss of the same location. First appears in a cavern to throw projectiles at [[Rayman]] who is intruding on [[Angry Cacti|his territory]].
* Reaper: The ghost king and the boss of the Brutal Burialground, who was told by the Dark Magician to kill Rayman. Before his battle, he will appear at times inside his castle to attack Rayman with his scythe.
* [[Reaper]]: The [[ghost]] king and the boss of the [[Brutal Burialground]], who was tasked by the [[Dark Magician]] to kill [[Rayman]]. Before his battle, he will appear at times inside [[Castle of the Ghosts|his castle]] to attack [[Rayman]] with his scythe.
* Multi Minion: A ball-shaped Magic Minion with a big eye capable of splitting into smaller versions of itself and which attack by bouncing on any wall or surface. It is the boss of the Freezy Freezer and the second boss of the Dark Stronghold.
* [[Multi Minion]]: A ball-shaped [[Magic Minion]] with a big eye and which is capable of splitting into smaller versions of itself, attacking by bouncing on any surface. It is the boss of the [[Freezy Freezer]] and the second boss of the [[Dark Stronghold]].
* Dark Magician: The titular main antagonist who is battled twice. The first battle in the Fiery Fort acts more as a chase where Rayman pursues the Dark Magician while avoiding his attacks. The final battle takes place in the Dark Stronghold where the Dark Magician wields both the Magician's wand and his own, granting him a magic barrier and powerful evil attacks. He will also appear many times throughout the adventure to taunt Rayman, and in the Dark Stronghold to attack him.
* [[Dark Magician]]: The titular antagonist who is battled twice. [[Freeing the Magician|The first battle]] in the [[Fiery Fort]] acts more as a chase where [[Rayman]] pursues the [[Dark Magician]] while avoiding his attacks. [[Final Showdown (Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror)|The final battle]] takes place in the [[Dark Stronghold]] where the [[Dark Magician]] wields both [[the Magician]]'s wand and his own, granting him a magic barrier and powerful evil attacks. He will also appear many times throughout the adventure to taunt [[Rayman]], and in the [[Dark Stronghold]] to attack him.
* Dark Storm: The true main antagonist and the mysterious "great darkness" which created the Dark Magician through the Great Protoon. Its heart is battled in the Eye of the Storm.
* [[Dark Storm]]: The true main antagonist and the mysterious "great darkness" which created the [[Dark Magician]] through the [[Great Protoon]]. The [[Heart of the Storm]] is battled in the [[Eye of the Storm]].


==Levels==
==Levels==
''Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror'' features 12 worlds with a hub, and 32 levels in total.


The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror features 12 worlds with a hub, and 32 levels in total.
===[[Flint Jail]]===
 
* [[Special Prison]]
===Flint Jail===
* [[Grim Chains]]
* Special Prison
* [[Red Alarm]]
* Grim Chains
* [[Savage Minion (level)|Savage Minion]]
* Red Alarm
===[[Tropical Isle]]===
* Savage Minion
* [[Lush Island]]
===Tropical Isle===
* [[Dangerous Night]]
* Lush Island
* [[Piranha Shoel]]
* Dangerous Night
===[[Techno Towers]]===
* Piranha Shoel
* [[Wire Walls]]
===Techno Towers===
* [[Battery Base]]
* Wire Walls
* [[B.A.D Machine (level)|B.A.D Machine]]
* Battery Base
===[[Flying Mountains]]===
* B.A.D Machine
* [[On the Sky]]
===Flying Mountains===
* [[Floating Rocks]]
* On the Sky
* [[Alien Assault]]
* Floating Rocks
===[[Almost Space]]===
* Alien Assault
* [[The Final Frontier]]
===Almost Space===
===[[Secret Lab]]===
* The Final Frontier
* [[Toxicity Danger]]
===Secret Lab===
* [[Wrong Way]]
* Toxicity Danger
* [[Pascal]]
* Wrong Way
===[[Desert of Despair]]===
* Pascal
* [[Fun in the Sun]]
===Desert of Despair===
* [[Thick Storm]]
* Fun in the Sun
* [[Angry Cacti]]
* Thick Storm
===[[Brutal Burialground]]===
* Angry Cacti
* [[Ghostly Adventures]]
===Brutal Burialground===
* [[Prickly Vines]]
* Ghostly Adventures
* [[Castle of the Ghosts]]
* Prickly Vines
===[[Fiery Fort]]===
* Castle of the Ghosts
* [[Freeing the Magician]]
===Fiery Fort===
===[[Freezy Freezer]]===
* Freeing the Magician
* [[Cold Reception]]
===Freezy Freezer===
* [[Cold Caves]]
* Cold Reception
* [[Multi Trouble]]
* Cold Caves
===[[Dark Stronghold]]===
* Multi Trouble
* [[Savage Returns]]
===Dark Stronghold===
* [[Deep Paths]]
* Savage Returns
* [[The Maze of Memories]]
* Deep Paths
* [[Final Showdown (Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror)|Final Showdown]]
* The Maze of Memories
===[[Dark Storm]]===
* Final Showdown
* [[Eye of the Storm]]
===Dark Storm===
* Eye of the Storm


Shops are also available in the hub of most worlds, and the Magician's features three bonus minigames: Whack an Antitoon, Yin Yang Boing and Rigatoni's Circus.
[[Shop]]s are also available in the hub of most worlds, and [[the Magician]]'s features three bonus minigames: [[Whack an Antitoon]], [[Yin Yang Boing]] and [[Rigatoni's Circus]].


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
The game's soundtrack was made by [[Ryemanni]], Pihlajanmarja and Schutziege using Magix Music Maker.


The game's soundtrack was made by Ryemanni, Pihlajanmarja and Schutziege using Magix Music Maker.
In 2023, [[Ryemanni]] released a high-quality version of the soundtrack in stereo format on the game's Game Jolt page.
It also features three unused tracks, including an early version of the boss theme for [[Mr Cactus]], music intended for [[Picture City]] which was used for a teaser, and a cut track with an unknown purpose titled "Hall of Doors" most likely as a reference to {{rw|The Hall of Doors|the location}} in ''{{rw|Rayman 2|Rayman 2 The Great Escape}}''.


In 2023, Ryemanni released a high-quality version of the soundtrack in stereo format on the game's Game Jolt page.
==Reception==
It also features three unused tracks, including an early version of the boss theme for Mr Cactus, music intended for Picture City which was used for a teaser, and a cut track with an unknown purpose titled "Hall of Doors".
The game was very well received when it released, with many players considering it one of the best unofficial {{rw|Rayman (series|Rayman}} games, although some noted the rough difficulty.


==Reception==
After ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'' and ''[[Rayman ReDesigner]]'''s release, the game received harsher criticism for its gameplay outclassed by its successors, and for its amateurism and lack of polish compared to those two and some other games.
[[Ryemanni]] himself made note of its flaws, which are the result of his past lack of experience.


The game was very well received when it released, with many players considering it one of the best unofficial Rayman games, although some noted the rough difficulty.
==Gallery==
===Screenshots===
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File:RDMRT-Flint Jail Hub.png
File:RDMRT-SavageMinion.png
File:RDMRT-Tropical Isle Hub.png
File:RDMRT-MrSmushy.png
File:RDMRT-B.A.DMachine.png
File:RDMRT Game Jolt Screenshot 2.jpg
File:RDMRT-U.F.O.png
File:RDMRT Game Jolt Screenshot 1.jpg
File:RDMRT Game Jolt Screenshot 3.jpg
File:RDMRT-MrCactus.png
File:RDMRT-Brutal Burialground Hub.png
File:RDMRT-DarkMagicianChase.png
</gallery>


After Rayman Redemption and Rayman ReDesigner's release, the game received harsher criticism for its gameplay outclassed by its successors, and for its amateurism and lack of polish compared to those two and some other games.
===Artworks===
Ryemanni himself made note of its flaws, which are the result of his past lack of experience.
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
File:RDMRT-Bosses Doodle.png|Art of most bosses with an updated design made by [[Ryemanni]] in 2021, featuring [[Savage Minion]] with a [[Magic Minion]], [[Mr Smushy]], [[B.A.D Machine]] repurposed into a mech, [[U.F.O]], [[Alien Android]], [[Professor Pascal]], [[Mr Cactus]], [[Reaper]], [[Multi Minion]], and [[Dark Magician]] wielding the two wands.
</gallery>


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://gamejolt.com/games/Rayman_The_Dark_Magicians_Reign_of_terror/237701 Game Jolt page]
* [https://gamejolt.com/games/Rayman_The_Dark_Magicians_Reign_of_terror/237701 Game Jolt page]
* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21543 Discussion page]
* [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9662 Older discussion page]
* [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/tehrunescape455/the-dark-magician-39-s-reign-of-terror-t1332.html Original page]
* [https://youtu.be/W4FyHnjc4RQ?si=cht1AbJlQyRBMzCF Update video #1]
* [https://youtu.be/W4FyHnjc4RQ?si=cht1AbJlQyRBMzCF Update video #1]
* [https://youtu.be/ALjRchfI0UU?si=efzJhVEL6v0PBVWP Update video #2]
* [https://youtu.be/ALjRchfI0UU?si=efzJhVEL6v0PBVWP Update video #2]
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* [https://youtu.be/ZMVjqc0H6IQ?si=VbgddeJ8Ej38ymRw Trailer]
* [https://youtu.be/ZMVjqc0H6IQ?si=VbgddeJ8Ej38ymRw Trailer]
* [https://youtu.be/M74fnqLIbwI?si=92fWmshDsmKnMP_c Old concept arts]
* [https://youtu.be/M74fnqLIbwI?si=92fWmshDsmKnMP_c Old concept arts]
* [https://youtu.be/-70jkbBtV1Q?si=KjB0HjrT71blTvA8 Ryemanni's stream (PART 1)]
* [https://youtu.be/9XzzwaU8cS8?si=5q5jQenAUie05csq Ryemanni's stream (PART 2)]
* [https://youtu.be/LMF9rKFGrVU?si=x9mjQm5u5MM7CtHg Ryemanni's stream (PART 3)]
==See also==
* ''[[Rayman Redemption]]''
* [[Dark Magician's Challenge]]
* ''[[Rayman ReDesigner]]''
[[Category: Rayman fan games]]
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