With “a dozen” music levels, Rayman Legends Retold doubles down on the best bit of the original game, and having played it I couldn’t be happier

Ubisoft is remaking Rayman Legends, the acclaimed 2013 platformer, as Rayman Legends Retold. The original game remains one of the franchise’s best entries, known for its hand-drawn art style, creative level design, and excellent platforming mechanics. Over the years it has been released on numerous platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and others.

The remake emphasizes the music-themed levels that were highlights of the original, with “a dozen” new music-based stages being a key feature. Early previews have generated mixed reactions among critics. Some argue the remake is unnecessary, noting the original game still holds up surprisingly well more than a decade later and remains easily accessible. However, those who have spent several hours with Rayman Legends Retold are more enthusiastic, praising the refined platforming and enhancements. After three hours of gameplay, some previews suggest it could become one of 2026’s standout remakes.

The reception suggests that while the original remains excellent, the remake offers enough improvements and new content to justify its existence for both longtime fans and newcomers to the series.

With “a dozen” music levels, Rayman Legends Retold doubles down on the best bit of the original game, and having played it I couldn’t be happier

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