Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc |
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| Developer(s) | Ubi Pictures Ubi Soft Shanghai (GC) Ludi Factory (GBA) Gameloft (NGE) |
| Publisher(s) | Ubi Soft Gameloft (NGE) Feral Interactive (OS X) |
| Producer(s) | Ahmed Boukhelifa |
| Designer(s) | Michael Janod |
| Writer(s) | David Neiss |
| Composer(s) | Plume Fred Leonard Laurent Parisi |
| Series | Rayman |
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21 February 2003
GameCube, Game Boy Advance
PlayStation 2, Xbox Microsoft Windows Mobile (Java ME)
OS X
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| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc is an exciting platform game that came out in 2003. It was made by Ubisoft and is the third main game in the popular Rayman series. In this game, you play as Rayman, a hero who needs to stop a bad guy named André. André is an evil black lum, and he wants to take over the world with his army of "Hoodlum" soldiers.
Unlike the previous game, Rayman 2: The Great Escape, Rayman 3 is much more funny and light-hearted. It even makes jokes about video games themselves! The game was first released for consoles like GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, as well as for Microsoft Windows computers. Later, it came out for OS X computers in 2004. There were also 2D versions made for handheld devices like the Game Boy Advance and N-Gage, and even for mobile phones.
In 2012, a new and improved HD version of Rayman 3 was released. You could download it for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. This game was the last main Rayman adventure until Rayman Origins came out in 2011. A follow-up game, Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, was also released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
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How to Play Rayman 3
Playing Rayman 3 feels a lot like Rayman 2: The Great Escape. However, instead of throwing energy spheres, Rayman now uses long-range punches. Sometimes, he can even use kicks! If Rayman gets hurt, he can pick up special Red Lums to get his health back.
Instead of getting permanent new powers, Rayman finds temporary power-ups. These come from "Laser Detergent" cans that the Hoodlums use. There are five cool power-ups you can use:
- The Vortex: This lets Rayman shoot mini-tornadoes instead of punching.
- The Heavy Metal Fist: This makes Rayman super strong. He can break down special doors with it.
- The Lockjaw: Rayman gets extendable claw weapons. He can use them to grab enemies and zap them, or swing across big gaps.
- The Shock Rocket: You can fire a missile that you control!
- The Throttle Copter: Rayman gets a special helmet that lets him fly straight up for a short time.
Later in the game, Rayman learns a funny new trick. He can make a face that looks like his original game design. This lets him turn the Black Lums left behind by defeated Hoodlums into helpful Red Lums.
Scoring Points and Secrets
Rayman 3 has a unique scoring system. You earn points for almost everything Rayman does. When you score points, the game goes into "Combo mode." This means you get even more points for your actions! But if you stop scoring for a few seconds, the Combo mode ends.
If you are using one of the power-ups from a Laser Detergent can, the points you earn are doubled! Earning lots of points can unlock hidden content in the game. In some levels, high scores can even open up secret areas for you to explore. Back when the game first came out, players could even put their scores on the official RaymanZone website!
Different Game Versions
Rayman 3 was released on many different game systems, and some versions were quite different!
Handheld Versions
The versions for the Game Boy Advance and N-Gage were 2D side-scrolling games. This means they played more like the very first Rayman game. They even included characters and content that were originally planned for Rayman 2: The Great Escape.
GameCube Exclusives
The GameCube version of Rayman 3 had some special content that other versions didn't. This included several fun mini-games. You could even unlock more extra content by connecting your Game Boy Advance version of the game to the GameCube!
Rayman 3 HD
In November 2011, Ubisoft announced a new HD version called Rayman 3 HD. It was released in March 2012 for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. This new version looked much better, running at 60 frames per second in up to 720p resolution.
Rayman 3 HD includes all the original game content. It also added new online leaderboards so you could compare your scores with friends. Plus, it had Trophies for PlayStation and Achievements for Xbox. However, this HD version was missing the original intro song "Madder" by Groove Armada. It also didn't have the "Wanna Kick Rayman" bonus videos. Instead, these were replaced with art pages from the collector's edition of Rayman Origins. The HD version also had a slightly different age rating.
See also
In Spanish: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc para niños
