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Rayman ReDesigner is an unofficial game featuring a level editor made by [[Ryemanni]] and using the Game Maker engine | '''''Rayman ReDesigner''''' is an unofficial game featuring a level editor made by [[Ryemanni]] and using the Game Maker engine. It was first made available in January 2021 as a beta before getting a full release during February of the same year. | ||
The game uses [[Rayman Redemption]] as a foundation for all of its features, | The game uses ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'' as a foundation for its gameplay and all of its features, and ''{{rw|Rayman Designer}}'' for its concept as a map editor with playable user-made levels. | ||
It received many updates over time, fixing issues and implementing a lot more content, the latest being version 1.4.4 released in 2023. | It received many updates over time, fixing issues and implementing a lot more content, the latest being version 1.4.4 released in 2023. | ||
It comes with four levels by default, created by Ryemanni, all of which are available in the game's "BundledLevels" folder. | It comes with four levels by default, created by [[Ryemanni]], all of which are available in the game's "BundledLevels" folder. | ||
Players can create more or download creations shared online, which include levels, but also custom backgrounds, music, graphics and skins for even more customisation. | Players can create more or download creations shared online, which include levels, but also custom backgrounds, music, graphics and skins for even more customisation. | ||
[[Rayman Redistributor]], a website created by MeekRhino, is dedicated to sharing such content intended for Rayman ReDesigner. It features over a thousand levels as of 2023. | '''[[Rayman Redistributor]]''', a website created by MeekRhino, is dedicated to sharing such content intended for Rayman ReDesigner. It features over a thousand levels as of 2023. | ||
==Levels== | ==Levels== | ||
[[File:Rayman ReDesigner Game Jolt Cover.png|thumb]] | [[File:Rayman ReDesigner Game Jolt Cover.png|thumb]] | ||
Every world theme featured in [[Rayman Redemption]] returns in Rayman ReDesigner, plus a new one taken from the 2D prototype of {{rw|Rayman 2}}. They are all available to select from the editor, although some have been condensed together into a single extra theme, including the castle in {{rr|Mr Dark's Dare}}, {{rr|Final Showdown}}, {{rr|Dark Legacy}}, [[Dark Magician's Challenge]], and the Rayman 2 Prototype. More graphics have been created or remade for most themes, some of which have been added through updates. | Every world theme featured in ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'' returns in ''Rayman ReDesigner'', plus a new one taken from {{rw|Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the 2D prototype}} of ''{{rw|Rayman 2}}''. | ||
They are all available to select from the editor, although some have been condensed together into a single extra theme, including the castle in {{rr|Mr Dark's Dare}}, {{rr|Final Showdown}}, {{rr|Dark Legacy}}, [[Dark Magician's Challenge]], and {{rw|Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the Rayman 2 Prototype}}. | |||
More graphics have been created or remade for most themes, some of which have been added through updates. | |||
* {{rr|The Dream Forest}} | * {{rr|The Dream Forest}} | ||
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* [[Playtopia]] | * [[Playtopia]] | ||
* {{rr|Candy Château}} | * {{rr|Candy Château}} | ||
* Extra (Mr Dark's Domain, {{rr|Final Showdown}}, {{rr|Dark Legacy}}, [[Dark Magician's Challenge]], Rayman 2 Prototype). | * Extra ({{rr|Mr Dark's Dare|Mr Dark's Domain}}, {{rr|Final Showdown}}, {{rr|Dark Legacy}}, [[Dark Magician's Challenge]], {{rw|Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|Rayman 2 Prototype}}). | ||
Through the layer system, the player can mix and match the environments of any world, also allowing extra decorations beyond the usual textures by having two layers of the same theme. Eight layers are available and their spots can be freely switched in the editor. | Through the layer system, the player can mix and match the environments of any world, also allowing extra decorations beyond the usual textures by having two layers of the same theme. Eight layers are available and their spots can be freely switched in the editor. | ||
Most backgrounds and every piece of music from Rayman Redemption | |||
Most backgrounds and every piece of music from ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'' return to ''ReDesigner'', and they can be chosen freely no matter the themes picked by the player. | |||
Only two default tracks can be picked per section, but a Music mechanism allows for a change to any track when [[Rayman]] goes through one of them. This object was originally only intended to play the drum tracks from {{rw|Rayman 1|the PlayStation version of Rayman}}, but this was changed in the updates released during 2023. | |||
Foreground and atmospheric objects are also available to further decorate the player's levels. | Foreground and atmospheric objects are also available to further decorate the player's levels. | ||
Custom graphics can | Custom graphics can be added by the player through PNG files and the Custom Graphic mechanism, allowing for an infinity of possible themes albeit only three layers are available for them. Unlike the other layers, custom graphics can be placed in the foreground, or in the background behind every other type of layer. | ||
Four levels by [[Ryemanni]] are featured, which have a small story or explanation in their description, and they are showcases of what can be achieved through Rayman ReDesigner such as remakes of official levels from other games. | Four levels by [[Ryemanni]] are featured, which have a small story or explanation in their description, and they are showcases of what can be achieved through ''Rayman ReDesigner'' such as remakes of official levels from other games. | ||
==={{rr|The Dream Forest}}=== | ==={{rr|The Dream Forest}}=== | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:Rayman ReDesigner Game Jolt Banner.png|thumb]] | [[File:Rayman ReDesigner Game Jolt Banner.png|thumb]] | ||
The game plays exactly like [[Rayman Redemption]], being a 2D side-scrolling platform game based on {{rw|Rayman 1}}. | The game plays exactly like ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'', being a 2D side-scrolling platform game based on ''{{rw|Rayman 1}}''. | ||
Most objects and entities return from the {{rw|Rayman 1|original Rayman}} and [[Rayman Redemption]], with some new ones as well, many added through updates. | Most objects and entities return from the {{rw|Rayman 1|original Rayman}} and ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'', with some new ones as well, many added through updates. | ||
Amongst the new features, {{rw|Laser-Washing Powder|laser-washing powders}} from {{rw|Rayman 3|Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc}} return as power-ups instead of cosmetics, including a brand new one called [[Super Jump]], based on the [[Power Jump Shoes]] from [[Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror]]. | Amongst the new features, {{rw|Laser-Washing Powder|laser-washing powders}} from ''{{rw|Rayman 3|Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc}}'' return as power-ups instead of cosmetics, including a brand new one called [[Super Jump]], based on the [[Power Jump Shoes]] from ''[[Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror]]''. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
While there are no dialogues or dedicated boss battles in the game, most friends and foes from [[Rayman Redemption]] return as either decorative characters or as enemies. | While there are no dialogues or dedicated boss battles in the game, most friends and foes from [[Rayman Redemption]] return as either decorative characters or as enemies. | ||
This includes some of Redemption's bosses and chasers. Foes chasing Rayman can be assigned some specific actions through mechanisms, such as attacking or jumping. [[Mr Dark]] also returns, but only as an obstacle inflicting curses with various effects, including summoning [[ | This includes some of Redemption's bosses and chasers. Foes chasing Rayman can be assigned some specific actions through mechanisms, such as attacking or jumping. [[Mr Dark]] also returns, but only as an obstacle inflicting curses with various effects, including summoning [[Bad Rayman|Dark Rayman]]. | ||
===Friends=== | ===Friends=== | ||
* [[Magician]] | * '''[[The Magician]]:''' [[The Magician]] who introduced the story and provided various [[Magician's Challenges|bonus challenges]] in ''[[Rayman Redemption]]''. He is available both as an exit which can require [[Magician Token]]s and as a decorative character who cannot be interacted with. | ||
* [[Bzzit]] | * '''[[The Photographer]]:''' This character acts as checkpoint, taking a picture of [[Rayman]] to save his progress in the current level. Should [[Rayman]] lose a [[life]], he will return to where he last had his picture taken. His photo board can still be customized through skins. | ||
* [[Dinosaur]] | * '''[[Bzzit]]:''' The hostile mosquito befriended by [[Rayman]]. He's available as a mount which can be freely controlled in any level, but he can be blocked by [[Stopsigns]]. [[Bzzit]] cannot be fought by [[Rayman]], although [[Dark Moskito]] can appear to chase him if [[Rayman]] is riding [[Bzzit]] while being pursued by [Bad Rayman|[Dark Rayman]]. | ||
* [[Betilla]] | * '''[[Dinosaur]]:''' The {{rw|Robot Dinosaur}} from {{rw|Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the 2D prototype}} of {{rw|Rayman 2}}. While originally an enemy which could be controlled by riding on its back, the Dinosaur is completely docile in ''Rayman ReDesigner'' and allows [[Rayman]] to be impervious to damage by mounting it and to spit flames at his enemies. A dark version of it can also appear if [[Rayman]] is riding the Dinosaur while being chased by [[Bad Rayman|Dark Rayman]], although it's not available as a skin or as a separate usable mount. | ||
* [[Tarayzan]] | * '''[[Betilla]]:''' The benevolent floating fairy who helped [[Rayman]] in his quest, and who is available as a decorative character and cannot be interacted with. | ||
* [[Monk]] | * '''[[Tarayzan]]:''' A character from {{rr|The Dream Forest}} appearing very similar to [[Rayman]] and wearing a loincloth, who originally gave [[Rayman]] the [[Magic Seed]]. He's only available as a decorative character without any interactions, but his [[Magic Seed]] is still featured and now has a variation for most themes available. | ||
* [[Musician]] | * '''[[The Monk|Monk]]:''' A [[Monk]] from {{rr|Gong Heights}} who originally released the [[Goldrings]] into the air. He's available as a decorative character, without any interactions, although his [[Goldrings]] still work in the same way as before. | ||
* [[Painter]] | * '''[[The Musician|Musician]]:''' A musician living high in the {{rr|Blue Mountains}}, who loves to play some guitar and who originally granted [[Rayman]] the [[Super Helicopter]]. Him and his family are available as decorative characters with no interactions. Uniquely, [[The Musician|Musician]] has two separate decorative variations, with one being him without his instrument and the other is himself playing the guitar. His house is also featured in the {{rr|Blue Mountains}} theme, and so are its effects available in the decorations. | ||
* [[Joe]] | * '''[[The Painter|Painter]]:''' A painter originally met in [[Art Block]] and who rewarded [[Rayman]] with the [[Paint Fist]] for bringing back his art kit. He's simply a decorative character in ''Rayman ReDesigner'' and his art kit isn't available, unlike the [[Paint Fist]] which does return. | ||
* [[Jack]] | * '''[[Joe]]:''' An alien who owns the {{rr|Eat at Joe's}} snack bar on the beach of {{rr|the Caves of Skops}} and who gave [[Rayman]] a [[Firefly]] to light the dark and sold him some useful wares. He's only a decorative character, but his bar is also available in {{rr|The Caves of Skops}} theme and so are the neon lights available as a decorative object. Most of his technologies are also featured in that theme and as some objects, such as the [[Ufo]]s, the [[Joeball|buoys]] or the decorative [[Lightbulb|lightbulbs]] which actually light the dark. | ||
* [[Clown Chef]] | * '''[[Jack]]:''' A friendly jack-in-the-box previously met in [[The Lair of the Chessmaster]] in [[Playtopia]], giving [[Rayman]] a [[Key|Toykey]] to get past his [[Door]]s. He's available as a decorative element, while his [[Door]]s and [[Key]] work as they did in ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'' | ||
* '''[[The Clown Chef|Clown Chef]]:''' A clown originally met in [[Choco Chambers]], who allowed [[Rayman]] to use his old [[frying pan]] in return for fixing his ice-cream machine. He's only a decorative element. While the [[frying pan]] is featured in the game, this isn't the case for the ice cream machine or the ice cream it produced. | |||
===Enemies=== | ===Enemies=== | ||
* [[Darktoon]] | * '''[[Darktoon]]:''' The ex-right-hand man of [[Mr Dark]] who attempted many times to hinder [[Rayman]]'s progress. Despite becoming a friend after being reduced to a pair of eyes by [[Mr Dark]] in ''[[Rayman Redemption]]'', he returns as a full-on enemy, being a miniboss who levitates horizontally in the air and shoots magic projectiles at [[Rayman]]. He's one of the few returning bosses who can be defeated, being only able to take a few punches from [[Rayman]] before flying away like most regular enemies. | ||
* [[Tentacle | * '''[[Tentacle flower]]:''' A miniboss previously encountered in {{rr|Moskito's Nest}}. It functions in a very similar way, attacking [[Rayman]] by spitting [[Livingstones]] and being defeated by a few hits to its mouth before collapsing with a massive final belch. | ||
* [[Moskito]]: Despite being [[Moskito]], his icon in the editor uses [[Bzzit]] instead, a possible reference to the ambiguity of {{rw|Moskito}} having {{rw|Bzzit}}'s appearance during his chase in {{rw|Rayman 1}}. | * '''[[Moskito]]:''' [[Bzzit]]'s malevolent counterpart, originally the boss of {{rr|The Dream Forest}}, returning as a chaser who flies after [[Rayman]] while carrying a massive spiky purple fruit. Despite being [[Moskito]], his icon in the editor uses [[Bzzit]] instead, a possible reference to the ambiguity of {{rw|Moskito}} having {{rw|Bzzit}}'s appearance during his chase in {{rw|Rayman 1}}. | ||
* [[Big Redbot]] | * '''[[Big Redbot]]''' | ||
* [[Angry Nimbus|Chasing Nimbus]] | * '''[[Angry Nimbus|Chasing Nimbus]]''' | ||
* [[Mr Sax]] | * '''[[Mr Sax]]''' | ||
* [[Mr Stone]] | * '''[[Mr Stone]]''' | ||
* [[Space Mama]] | * '''[[Space Mama]]''' | ||
* [[Mr Skops]] | * '''[[Mr Skops]]''' | ||
* [[The Menace|Menace Bomber]] | * '''[[The Menace|Menace Bomber]]''' | ||
* [[Dark Rayman]] | * '''[[Bad Rayman|Dark Rayman]]''' | ||
* [[Mr Dark]] | * '''[[Mr Dark]]''' | ||
* [[Dark Magician]] | * '''[[Dark Magician]]''' | ||
Only [[Darktoon]], [[Tentacle | Only [[Darktoon]], [[Tentacle flower]], the [[Big Redbot]] and [[The Menace|the Menace Bomber]] can be defeated. Every other boss is invincible and will only be eliminated through Killdoors or by falling out of the stage. [[Bad Rayman|Dark Rayman]] and any of his mounts will only disappear if [[Rayman]] makes contact with a Curse Cleaner. | ||
Some of the original bosses' attacks are only available as separate obstacles or enemies such as [[Mr Dark]]'s Tall Flames or the Space Pots summoned by [[Space Mama]]'s during her third encounter, and some of their minions such as the [[Picture City]] pirates return, one of which being disguised and fighting in a very similar way to [[Space Mama]] in her final costume. | Some of the original bosses' attacks are only available as separate obstacles or enemies such as [[Mr Dark]]'s Tall Flames or the Space Pots summoned by [[Space Mama]]'s during her third encounter, and some of their minions such as the [[Picture City]] pirates return, one of which being disguised and fighting in a very similar way to [[Space Mama]] in her final costume. | ||
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Rayman ReDesigner is an unofficial game featuring a level editor made by Ryemanni and using the Game Maker engine. It was first made available in January 2021 as a beta before getting a full release during February of the same year.
The game uses Rayman Redemption as a foundation for its gameplay and all of its features, and Rayman Designer for its concept as a map editor with playable user-made levels. It received many updates over time, fixing issues and implementing a lot more content, the latest being version 1.4.4 released in 2023.
It comes with four levels by default, created by Ryemanni, all of which are available in the game's "BundledLevels" folder. Players can create more or download creations shared online, which include levels, but also custom backgrounds, music, graphics and skins for even more customisation.
Rayman Redistributor, a website created by MeekRhino, is dedicated to sharing such content intended for Rayman ReDesigner. It features over a thousand levels as of 2023.
Levels
Every world theme featured in Rayman Redemption returns in Rayman ReDesigner, plus a new one taken from the 2D prototype of Rayman 2. They are all available to select from the editor, although some have been condensed together into a single extra theme, including the castle in Mr Dark's Dare, Final Showdown, Dark Legacy, Dark Magician's Challenge, and the Rayman 2 Prototype. More graphics have been created or remade for most themes, some of which have been added through updates.
- The Dream Forest
- Band Land
- Blue Mountains
- Picture City
- The Caves of Skops
- Playtopia
- Candy Château
- Extra (Mr Dark's Dare, Final Showdown, Dark Legacy, Dark Magician's Challenge, Rayman 2 Prototype).
Through the layer system, the player can mix and match the environments of any world, also allowing extra decorations beyond the usual textures by having two layers of the same theme. Eight layers are available and their spots can be freely switched in the editor.
Most backgrounds and every piece of music from Rayman Redemption return to ReDesigner, and they can be chosen freely no matter the themes picked by the player. Only two default tracks can be picked per section, but a Music mechanism allows for a change to any track when Rayman goes through one of them. This object was originally only intended to play the drum tracks from the PlayStation version of Rayman, but this was changed in the updates released during 2023.
Foreground and atmospheric objects are also available to further decorate the player's levels. Custom graphics can be added by the player through PNG files and the Custom Graphic mechanism, allowing for an infinity of possible themes albeit only three layers are available for them. Unlike the other layers, custom graphics can be placed in the foreground, or in the background behind every other type of layer.
Four levels by Ryemanni are featured, which have a small story or explanation in their description, and they are showcases of what can be achieved through Rayman ReDesigner such as remakes of official levels from other games.
The Dream Forest
Picture City
The Caves of Skops
Candy Château
Gameplay
The game plays exactly like Rayman Redemption, being a 2D side-scrolling platform game based on Rayman 1. Most objects and entities return from the original Rayman and Rayman Redemption, with some new ones as well, many added through updates. Amongst the new features, laser-washing powders from Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc return as power-ups instead of cosmetics, including a brand new one called Super Jump, based on the Power Jump Shoes from Rayman: The Dark Magician's Reign of Terror.
Characters
While there are no dialogues or dedicated boss battles in the game, most friends and foes from Rayman Redemption return as either decorative characters or as enemies. This includes some of Redemption's bosses and chasers. Foes chasing Rayman can be assigned some specific actions through mechanisms, such as attacking or jumping. Mr Dark also returns, but only as an obstacle inflicting curses with various effects, including summoning Dark Rayman.
Friends
- The Magician: The Magician who introduced the story and provided various bonus challenges in Rayman Redemption. He is available both as an exit which can require Magician Tokens and as a decorative character who cannot be interacted with.
- The Photographer: This character acts as checkpoint, taking a picture of Rayman to save his progress in the current level. Should Rayman lose a life, he will return to where he last had his picture taken. His photo board can still be customized through skins.
- Bzzit: The hostile mosquito befriended by Rayman. He's available as a mount which can be freely controlled in any level, but he can be blocked by Stopsigns. Bzzit cannot be fought by Rayman, although Dark Moskito can appear to chase him if Rayman is riding Bzzit while being pursued by [Bad Rayman|[Dark Rayman]].
- Dinosaur: The Robot Dinosaur from the 2D prototype of Rayman 2. While originally an enemy which could be controlled by riding on its back, the Dinosaur is completely docile in Rayman ReDesigner and allows Rayman to be impervious to damage by mounting it and to spit flames at his enemies. A dark version of it can also appear if Rayman is riding the Dinosaur while being chased by Dark Rayman, although it's not available as a skin or as a separate usable mount.
- Betilla: The benevolent floating fairy who helped Rayman in his quest, and who is available as a decorative character and cannot be interacted with.
- Tarayzan: A character from The Dream Forest appearing very similar to Rayman and wearing a loincloth, who originally gave Rayman the Magic Seed. He's only available as a decorative character without any interactions, but his Magic Seed is still featured and now has a variation for most themes available.
- Monk: A Monk from Gong Heights who originally released the Goldrings into the air. He's available as a decorative character, without any interactions, although his Goldrings still work in the same way as before.
- Musician: A musician living high in the Blue Mountains, who loves to play some guitar and who originally granted Rayman the Super Helicopter. Him and his family are available as decorative characters with no interactions. Uniquely, Musician has two separate decorative variations, with one being him without his instrument and the other is himself playing the guitar. His house is also featured in the Blue Mountains theme, and so are its effects available in the decorations.
- Painter: A painter originally met in Art Block and who rewarded Rayman with the Paint Fist for bringing back his art kit. He's simply a decorative character in Rayman ReDesigner and his art kit isn't available, unlike the Paint Fist which does return.
- Joe: An alien who owns the Eat at Joe's snack bar on the beach of the Caves of Skops and who gave Rayman a Firefly to light the dark and sold him some useful wares. He's only a decorative character, but his bar is also available in The Caves of Skops theme and so are the neon lights available as a decorative object. Most of his technologies are also featured in that theme and as some objects, such as the Ufos, the buoys or the decorative lightbulbs which actually light the dark.
- Jack: A friendly jack-in-the-box previously met in The Lair of the Chessmaster in Playtopia, giving Rayman a Toykey to get past his Doors. He's available as a decorative element, while his Doors and Key work as they did in Rayman Redemption
- Clown Chef: A clown originally met in Choco Chambers, who allowed Rayman to use his old frying pan in return for fixing his ice-cream machine. He's only a decorative element. While the frying pan is featured in the game, this isn't the case for the ice cream machine or the ice cream it produced.
Enemies
- Darktoon: The ex-right-hand man of Mr Dark who attempted many times to hinder Rayman's progress. Despite becoming a friend after being reduced to a pair of eyes by Mr Dark in Rayman Redemption, he returns as a full-on enemy, being a miniboss who levitates horizontally in the air and shoots magic projectiles at Rayman. He's one of the few returning bosses who can be defeated, being only able to take a few punches from Rayman before flying away like most regular enemies.
- Tentacle flower: A miniboss previously encountered in Moskito's Nest. It functions in a very similar way, attacking Rayman by spitting Livingstones and being defeated by a few hits to its mouth before collapsing with a massive final belch.
- Moskito: Bzzit's malevolent counterpart, originally the boss of The Dream Forest, returning as a chaser who flies after Rayman while carrying a massive spiky purple fruit. Despite being Moskito, his icon in the editor uses Bzzit instead, a possible reference to the ambiguity of Moskito having Bzzit's appearance during his chase in Rayman 1.
- Big Redbot
- Chasing Nimbus
- Mr Sax
- Mr Stone
- Space Mama
- Mr Skops
- Menace Bomber
- Dark Rayman
- Mr Dark
- Dark Magician
Only Darktoon, Tentacle flower, the Big Redbot and the Menace Bomber can be defeated. Every other boss is invincible and will only be eliminated through Killdoors or by falling out of the stage. Dark Rayman and any of his mounts will only disappear if Rayman makes contact with a Curse Cleaner. Some of the original bosses' attacks are only available as separate obstacles or enemies such as Mr Dark's Tall Flames or the Space Pots summoned by Space Mama's during her third encounter, and some of their minions such as the Picture City pirates return, one of which being disguised and fighting in a very similar way to Space Mama in her final costume.
Gallery
Trivia
- Some new graphics are similar to visuals from the Welcome to Darkland expansion project, such as the Mr Dark "snowman" in the Candy Château theme.
- Many assets from Rayman Redemption are unused despite being in the game's files. This includes bosses like the Bad Cake or their True Boss Rush counterparts.