Fanon/Ramon (video game)
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Ramon (also known in Europe and some other countries as Rayman 4) is an action-adventure game developed primarily by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. A spin-off and reboot of the Rayman series and the sixth main installment, following 2013's Rayman Legends, it is set to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on December 2027.
Set three years after the events of Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, in an alternate history in which the United States has become Éden, a dystopian technocracy, the single-player story follows three playable protagonists - Ramon, Globox, and Bullfrog, as they encounter a state-wide conspiracy after a rebellion gone wrong.
The game is played from either a third-person or first-person view and its open world can be navigated on foot or by vehicle. Players control the protagonists throughout single-player and switch among them, both during and outside missions. Outside of the main story, players can freely explore the country of Éden and participate in various side activities.
Unlike the more whimsical tone of previous Rayman games, Ramon aims to have a darker and mature, yet satirical and comedic feel. Ramon received positive reviews for its setting, visuals, characters, voice performances, gameplay, and graphics. However, the darker style, along with the story and its themes divided both critics and players alike.
Gameplay
Unlike previous installments in the Rayman series, where the gameplay generally contains elements of a platformer, Ramon is an open-world action-adventure game with both third-person and first-person shooter elements where players complete missions (linear scenarios with defined objectives) to progress in the main story. Outside of missions, players can freely roam the game world and perform optional side activities.
Combat combines melee and ranged combat mechanics. Players can use a variety of weapons, including melee weapons, firearms, and explosives, to fight against hostile enemies throughout the game world. Combat encounters occur in both scripted missions and dynamic open-world events. The player character is capable of performing a range of movements, including running, jumping, and swimming, allowing them to navigate diverse environments such as dense urban areas, industrial facilities, highways, and rural terrain.
Vehicles play a significant role in free roam, exploration and transportation. Players can acquire a variety of vehicles throughout the game and purchase additional cars from dealerships located throughout Éden. Vehicles can be customized and tuned, allowing players to modify their performance and appearance. The game world includes a variety of locations and interactive activities. Players can enter various establishments and interiors, such as houses, buildings, cinemas, shops, and other businesses scattered throughout the city and countryside. These locations may provide access to services, items, or side activities.
An in-game smartphone also serves as the central interface for various gameplay systems. The device is used to access features such as communication with non-playable characters, mission management, navigation, and other interactive functions tied to the game's open-world structure.
Synopsis
Setting and characters
Set three years after the events of Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, the game takes place in an alternate retrofuturistic 1995 in the country of Éden, and tells the story of three protagonists: Ramon (voiced by David Menkin), who worked for Éden before rebelling against them; Globox (voiced by Jason Marnocha), an aging wrestling fighter on the run; and Bullfrog (voiced by Yves "Balak" Bigerel), who was imprisoned at Supermaxx after fighting for his allies in 1992. Following a failed rebellion, the trio encounter a state-wide conspiracy and are forced to protect each other.
Parental Guide
- Australia: MA15+
- Brazil: 16
- Canada: Mature (M)
- Chile: 18+
- China: 16+
- Europe: PEGI 18
- Germany: FSK 18
- Japan: CERO Z
- Mexico: B15
- New Zealand: R18
- United States: Mature (M)
Sex and Nudity (Moderate)
- Crude sexual references are rarely made. But when they show up they can be either really vague or slightly explicit. Nevertheless, they're somewhat and are used for comedic effect. Every time they are in cutscenes, they can be skipped at the will of the player.
- Some female characters often wear revealing outfits.
Violence & Gore (Severe)
- You can kill people as you wish in the game but you will face the consequences for your behavior, which is what happens pretty much in real life, not helped by the fact that the violence is extremely graphic and cartoonishly stylized, making the violent content look more "in-your-face".
- Players can use a wide array of weapons ranging from pistols and shotguns to machine guns and grenades to kill people, with a cloud of blood usually splattering on the area. Cars can be used as weapons, too, both purposefully and accidentally, as players race through crowded streets slamming into anyone who gets in the way. A lot of blood will stain the environment if this happens.
- Players can purchase various types of firearms, stabbing weapons, explosives, and other weapons at gun stores which are commonly found around the map.
Profanity (Severe)
- Frequent uses of curse words such as "f*ck", "sh*t", "b*tch", "damn", "hell", and "turd".
Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking (Severe)
- Both Ramon and Globox are shown to have addiction problems, with Ramon seen snorting cocaine and Globox seen drinking alcohol.
- Ramon smokes quite frequently.
Frighening & Intense Scenes (Severe)
- Although the game does include some really dark and mature content, the tone in general is still darkly comedic and satirical.
Trivia
- This is first Rayman game to be rated M for Mature by the ESRB.