Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
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Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 is a
Gameplay
Minigames in Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 are played by entering a mode known as 'Trips', which is divided into five regions of the Earth: USA, Europe, Asia, South America, and Tropics. The game features 54 minigames with 9 divided upon each region, 5 of which are randomly chosen each time the player begins a trip. Completing a trip unlocks those minigames, which can later be played individually through Free Play mode. Additionally, players can use a Trip Customization mode to create their own trips using the available minigames.
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 features a wide variety of minigames that focus on different themes and use different control schemes. In rhythm music games, players use selective instruments (singing, guitar, drum, keyboard, etc.) to perform as part of a Rabbid band. Each minigame can be played with up to four players at once, as either Rabbids or Rayman.
Shooting games, which in the first Rayman Raving Rabbids were scattered among the regular levels, have now been moved to a separate area called the Shooting Arcade, where they can be played after completion of Trips. These
Character customization
Raving Rabbids 2 features an ability to create both custom
Plot
Characters
Rayman and the Rabbids return in this game. Players take the role of Rayman in Trips mode, and have the option of playing as either Rayman or a Rabbid in Free Play mode. It is possible to unlock costumes for both Rayman and Rabbids by completing high scores in both minigames and shooting games, or by shooting a specific Rabbid in each shooting game. Occasionally, when the player beats a high score, a new Rabbid will join their party as a play-and-customizable character.
Story
The game starts with a breaking news over the Rabbids invading the Earth. They run amok and attack a reporter broadcasting amidst the chaos. This appears to be coming from Rayman's TV, as he sets off to put a stop to the Rabbids' plans. Later, Rayman is seen infiltrating a
Nintendo DS story
The Nintendo DS version of the game features a similar storyline with a few differences. The Wii version shows how Rayman invades the Rabbids HQ in disguise, while the DS storyline explains how Rayman followed the Rabbids to Earth and learns on how the Rabbids plan to act like humans. He then decides to help the humans by following the Rabbids on each area of the world (i.e. USA, Europe, Asia, etc.) by collecting information and evidence on the Rabbids antics and behavior. While remarking that the Rabbids are too stupid to understand the world and its culture, he still knows that they are a dangerous threat. He then gives the info to the humans to help prevent any more Rabbid attacks in the future at the end of story mode, which happened again.
Development
Previews and marketing
The original teaser trailer is a parody of the trailer for the 2007's Transformers film. As with other games in the Raving Rabbids series, Ubisoft released a number of humorous promotional videos entitled "Around the World", featuring Rabbids in a number of locations such as Japan; France; and Leipzig, Germany. Featuring the music of Around the World by Daft Punk.
Reception
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Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 received mixed to positive reviews as well as slightly less praise in comparison to its predecessor, with a 68% GameRankings average[23] (Rayman Raving Rabbids had a 76% GameRankings average). IGN dismissed the game as disappointing, as they felt the core games were less enjoyable than those in the first.[7] GameSpot stated that despite not being nearly as captivating as the first game, it also has its quality moments.
During the 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, Raving Rabbids 2 received a nomination for "Family Game of the Year" by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.[24]
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