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|cover = Rayman Par Ses Fans cover.jpg | |cover = Rayman Par Ses Fans cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubi Pictures}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1998}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 29, 2011|wrapper=DOSBox}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 29, 2011|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/new_release_rayman_forever|title=New release: Rayman Forever, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2023-10-17}}</ref>}} |
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|gogcom id = 1207658919 | |gogcom id = 1207658919 | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = rayman-by-his-fans | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = 11390 | |winehq = 11390 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rayman }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Some antiviruses may detect files from Rayman Forever as being viruses when they are all otherwise false positives, the game itself being safe.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Some antiviruses may detect files from Rayman Forever as being viruses when they are all otherwise false positives, the game itself being safe.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/avast_antivirus_detecting_malware_in_gog_uninstall_files_unins000exe|title=Avast Antivirus detecting malware in GOG uninstall files - unins000.exe, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/rayman_series/some_exe_files_marked_as_viruses_probably_false_positives_but_still/post20|title=Rayman Series GOG Forum - False Positives|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207658919|rayman_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658919|rayman_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check| Sold standalone or as part of several game bundles. | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check| Sold standalone or as part of several game bundles. | | DOS }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_forever | DRM-free | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | rayman_forever | DRM-free | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Rayman Forever, bundled with [[Rayman]] and [[Rayman Designer]]. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 5800d3fc4e016524248b4567 | DRM-free | Rayman Forever, bundled with [[Rayman]] and [[Rayman Designer]]. Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5800d3fc4e016524248b4567 | DRM-free | Rayman Forever, bundled with [[Rayman]] and [[Rayman Designer]]. Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
| + | ====[https://www.mediafire.com/file/dml3ku01bzjr1ly/RaymanPlus_v1.1.exe/file Rayman Plus]==== | ||
| + | A fan-made installer that allows '''Rayman'''/'''Rayman Forever''' (including '''Designer'''/'''His Fans'''/'''60 Levels''') to be played on modern hardware and provides several new features based on '''Rayman Optimum'''. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires existing copies in order to install all the Rayman 1 games. [[Rayman 60 Levels]] is not included in the GOG/Uplay versions by default. | ||
| + | {{++}} Uses a launcher for easy access, including a configuration tool. | ||
| + | {{++}} Automatically adds the PS1 version's soundtrack as an option by using the TPLS module. | ||
| + | {{--}} Uses DOSBox SVN Daum, which is currently an outdated fork of DOSBox. | ||
| + | {{mm}} Click [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25867 here] for additional information. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.mediafire.com/file/39t6333je0fhjnh/Rayman_Forever_DX%252B.7z/file Rayman Forever DX+]==== | ||
| + | A fan-made patch made specifically for the GOG version of '''Rayman Forever''' which fixes several issues found within the game, as well as adds [[Rayman 60 Levels]] which is currently not available digitally. | ||
| + | {{++}} Restores/adds several new features such as: | ||
| + | * The original/full PC soundtrack. | ||
| + | * Intro/Outro {{term|FMV}}s. | ||
| + | * English, French, and German language support. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
| + | To install, extract the files from the archive to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | |fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} The only way to change the language from English to something else is either by manually editing the configuration files or using tools such as [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25761 Rayman Control Panel]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Use the PS1 version's soundtrack=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Some mods/patches allow the addition to play '''Rayman'''/'''Rayman Forever''' with the PS1 version's soundtrack. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
| + | Use [https://www.mediafire.com/file/dml3ku01bzjr1ly/RaymanPlus_v1.1.exe/file Rayman Plus], [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=25761 Rayman Control Panel] or [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=28341 manually implement them into DOSBox.] | ||
| + | |fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = Not actually enabled, all other games bundled with Rayman Forever do have cloud syncing enabled by default. However, cloud syncing can be manually enabled for Rayman By His Fans. |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = unknown |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Enable cloud syncing for Rayman By His Fans (GOG Galaxy)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|dosboxRayman_single.conf}} with a text editor. | ||
| + | # Add a new line right below this line of text: <code>mount c "..\RayFan"</code> | ||
| + | # Type in this text and then save the file: | ||
| + | <pre>mount C "..\cloud_saves" -t overlay</pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = hackable |
| − | |full controller notes = Pause | + | |full controller notes = {{key|Esc}}, {{key|Space}} and {{key|Pause}} keys cannot be mapped to controller. Use {{key|Ctrl|F1}} in DOSBox to bind keys to buttons. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music can be adjusted independently of sound. | |separate volume notes = Music can be adjusted independently of sound. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game runs poorly/flickering text (GOG version)=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The following changes to the {{file|dosboxRayman_single.conf}} file should fix performance issues as well as flickering text which can show up on the sides of the screen. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Open {{file|dosboxRayman_single.conf}} with a text editor. | ||
| + | # Delete the following lines of text below on Rayman By His Fans' section: | ||
| + | <pre>CONFIG -set "memsize=30" | ||
| + | CONFIG -set "core=auto" | ||
| + | CONFIG -set "cycles=20000"</pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 4 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Ubi Pictures | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1998 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | March 29, 2011[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Side view |
| Genres | Platform |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Series | Rayman |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Rayman | 1995 |
| Rayman Designer | 1997 |
| Rayman By His Fans | 1998 |
| Rayman 60 Levels | 1999 |
| Rayman 2: The Great Escape | 1999 |
| Rayman M | 2001 |
| Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc | 2003 |
| Rabbids (series) | |
| Rayman Origins | 2012 |
| Rayman Jungle Run | 2013 |
| Rayman Legends | 2013 |
| Rayman Fiesta Run | 2014 |
| Rayman Mini | 2019 |
| Rayman Redemption (unofficial) | 2020 |
Key points
- Some antiviruses may detect files from Rayman Forever as being viruses when they are all otherwise false positives, the game itself being safe.[2][3]
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Sold standalone or as part of several game bundles. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] Rayman Forever, bundled with Rayman and Rayman Designer. | |
|
| Ubisoft Store | |
Rayman Forever, bundled with Rayman and Rayman Designer. Included with Ubisoft+. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Unofficial patches
Rayman Plus
A fan-made installer that allows Rayman/Rayman Forever (including Designer/His Fans/60 Levels) to be played on modern hardware and provides several new features based on Rayman Optimum.
- Requires existing copies in order to install all the Rayman 1 games. Rayman 60 Levels is not included in the GOG/Uplay versions by default.
- Uses a launcher for easy access, including a configuration tool.
- Automatically adds the PS1 version's soundtrack as an option by using the TPLS module.
- Uses DOSBox SVN Daum, which is currently an outdated fork of DOSBox.
- Click here for additional information.
Rayman Forever DX+
A fan-made patch made specifically for the GOG version of Rayman Forever which fixes several issues found within the game, as well as adds Rayman 60 Levels which is currently not available digitally.
- Restores/adds several new features such as:
- The original/full PC soundtrack.
- Intro/Outro FMVs.
- English, French, and German language support.
To install, extract the files from the archive to <path-to-game>.
|
|---|
- The only way to change the language from English to something else is either by manually editing the configuration files or using tools such as Rayman Control Panel.
Use the PS1 version's soundtrack
- Some mods/patches allow the addition to play Rayman/Rayman Forever with the PS1 version's soundtrack.
| Use Rayman Plus, Rayman Control Panel or manually implement them into DOSBox. |
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\RAYFAN.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\PCMAP\*.SCT |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | Not actually enabled, all other games bundled with Rayman Forever do have cloud syncing enabled by default. However, cloud syncing can be manually enabled for Rayman By His Fans. | |
| Ubisoft Connect |
Enable cloud syncing for Rayman By His Fans (GOG Galaxy)
| Instructions |
|---|
mount C "..\cloud_saves" -t overlay |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | Selectable in the graphics menu, labeled frequency. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Esc, Space ␣ and Pause keys cannot be mapped to controller. Use Ctrl+F1 in DOSBox to bind keys to buttons. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music can be adjusted independently of sound. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Language availability varies between releases. | |||
| French | Language availability varies between releases. | |||
| German | Language availability varies between releases. |
Issues fixed
Game runs poorly/flickering text (GOG version)
- The following changes to the
dosboxRayman_single.conffile should fix performance issues as well as flickering text which can show up on the sides of the screen.
| Instructions |
|---|
CONFIG -set "memsize=30" CONFIG -set "core=auto" CONFIG -set "cycles=20000" |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | VGA |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 80486 processor | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | VGA-compliant graphics card | |
| Sound (audio device) | SoundBlaster compatible sound card | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | 90 MHz Pentium | 1.8 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | SoundBlaster compatible sound card | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM or better | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
References
- ↑ New release: Rayman Forever, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2023-10-17
- ↑ Avast Antivirus detecting malware in GOG uninstall files - unins000.exe, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Rayman Series GOG Forum - False Positives - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023