Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition is bringing one of the finest platformers of the Wii U generation to the Nintendo Switch, but its release date has been a mystery. Now, after browsing the UK eShop 'upcoming games' section, we can see that it's set for 12th September in Europe; hopefully the North American date will be the same.
On top of that there's a demo available on the EU eShop; to access it simply find the game's tab in the 'coming soon' section and open it up, you'll then see an option to download the demo. Unfortunately the North American eShop doesn't yet have a game page so, as a result, doesn't as yet have the free download to try out.
There are a few interesting points about the demo. It seems to support local matches in a basic King Foot match and has three standard levels to play solo - Teensies in Trouble, Toad Story and Castle Rock. These levels don't seem to support the touch screen or motion controls for Murfy sections, instead using the button prompts seen in non-Wii U versions of the game. However there is another stage called Murfy's Touch that can only be played in handheld mode; this plays out in the same way as levels that made the GamePad mandatory in the Wii U iteration - utilising touch and motion. It'll be interesting to see whether players ultimately have the choice of button or handheld controls for all Murfy stages in the final game.
As for what else the 'definitive edition' will bring, some neat features will include the ability to jump into co-op across separate systems (playing into the console's portability), while the Kung Foot mode will be expanded with a 'solo mode' and an option to have eight teams duke it out in a tournament.
Are you excited about Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition on Switch?
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Woot, more Rayman. Well, same game but additions.
I probably won't pick it up but the extra stuff sounds interesting. I hope the price is reasonable, this game is kinda 'old' by now.
Nice. Downloading the demo as I speak!
I really hope this isn't all they're bringing out with what they recently said.
I have it on Wii U. It was originally created for that platform so that would make it the definitive version. I didn't hear anyone complain about the graphics at the time, they were gorgeous then and they still are. No way is it worth another €60 though, it should be budget priced but we know it won't be. It doesn't sound very definitive.
Have on the Wii U and have origins on PC and Wii. I think I'll pass because I hated the murphy thing on Legends.
@Spoony_Tech But the Switch is getting Rabbids, it's like the best game of all time. We don't need any of their crappy games, like the pirates game, or............um.................
............I forgot what else they were making for other systems. lol
I adored this game but the "additions" are quite trash. If it was BOTH games I'd buy it just to upgrade from the Vita versions but as is, no sale.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Well, as someone who hasn't played it on Wii U, I'll gladly pay $60 for a game I missed out on.
These ports aren't meant for people who've already played them.
No. Give us a new game!
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Why are there that many 3rd party games on Switch releasing in September?? Here are all the Switch 3rd party games releasing this September:
FIFA 18
NBA 2K18
Dragonball Xenoverse 2
LEGO Worlds
LEGO Nijago Movie Videogame
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Redout will also be released at the very end of August.
A chance to replay all them wonderful Murfy levels? Where do I sign?!
Nah, I'll pass. Got Origins for my XB1 stupidly cheap a couple of weeks ago and enjoying playing that again though.
@westman98 Bet you never thought you'd be lamenting loads of third party games at once on a Nintendo system
Yay! Now to get a Switch!
Liked it on Wii U, may get it for my Switch depending on the local co-op modes don't know about the price though I'm not keen to spend 60.00 on it maybe more like 30.00 then I could feel better about double dipping 😊.
@BLP_Software
Things could certainly be spaced out better, regardless of who the platform holder is.
Looking at the October release schedule for PS4/XBO (Assassins Creed Origins, Wolfenstein The New Colossus, South Park The Fractured Butthole, Middle Earth Shadow of War, WWE 2K18), I feel the same way.
Time for me to make a EU Nintendo account. lol.
Cool! I don't know if I'll pick it up as I have already played it, but it's a nice addition to the catalog. I love the Rayman artwork, it is gorgeous.
Have on Wii U. It was an okay game so won't be double-dipping on this one. I think most people enjoy Rayman more than me. Nice to see the Switch library rounding out though.
@westman98
FIFA 18 - Probably gimped, we already know it's missing features
NBA 2K18 - Very niche sport outside of the US. Again likely to be gimped
Dragonball Xenoverse 2 - Late port
LEGO Worlds - Late Port
LEGO Nijago Movie Videogame
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition - Late port
@SLIGEACH_EIRE
Ok...Thanks for detailing all the reasons why you won't care about most of those games...
But that wasn't my point. My point is that having all those games released so close to each other is not good for sales. FIFA and NBA are obligatory September releases, but for most of the other games, better release dates could have been chosen.
Like, why is Bandai Namco publishing Dragonball Xenoverse 2 the same day as Pokken Tournament DX's release (which is developed by Bandai Namco themselves)??
BTW NBA 2K is pretty massive. It's the 2nd biggest sports game in the world, the biggest sports game in the US, and it's reach is expanding into other territories. If WWE 2K18 is anything to go by, there is also no indication that the Switch version of the game will be "gimped" aside from the expected visual downgrade compared to the PS4/XBO versions.
@CheddarSword
"First party games and exclusives sell consoles. The ONLY thing that makes this statement invalid is the fact that the Switch doubles as a handheld."
I'm sorry, but this makes no sense. First party games and exclusives sell consoles, but not when said console can double as a handheld?? What does that mean??
Good game, but I'm not double dipping on it
@AlternateButtons We don't know if they'll be gimped yet. But if history's taught us anything then they likely will be in some way.
I had no intentions of buying this again,especially considering it can be had for under a tenner but now I have my Switch,I'm feeling an urge to play a quality platformer on that brilliant screen.I've only got Wonderboy which is great but that's not really a platformer.Yoshi and Kirby are still a good way off yet so other than Sonic Mania,which will be superb I can't think of any others.So I may end up buying this again eventually but it all depends on the price.I really can't see it costing $60 though.
Well after the delay fiasco I forgot to get the wiiu version. I guess I'll buy it now. Not getting it at launch though. I will wait for a sale and stack it with my GCU discount.
Also there is seriously too much stuff coming out for the switch. I've never had a console that I've had this high of a software attach rate so early on...and I'm being pretty selective about what I'm buying... I'm not made of money Nintendo!
I do love that Ubi is not abandoning the touch screen of the Switch. Sucks that its handheld only but that is the nature of the beast. I'd rather have the option than not.
Welp! Good thing I have a European account set!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Aww comes on Sliggy. The Wii U version might be the "definitive" version, but this is the same game with added features.
Kung Foot solo mode and tournaments are going to turn a small feature from the first game into a small game in itself.
The fact that Ubisoft is giving us the choice to play the Murphy levels with either buttons or touch screen is something that we should be commending them for.
This version might kick the Wii U version off its throne for title of Definitive Rayman Legends.
Any word on pricing? I'd consider picking this up if it was $20 or less. Wouldn't pay anymore since I already own it on my XBOX One but I'd like to fully complete it in bed on my shiny new Switch.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE When you refer to professional basketball as a mere niche sport outside of the States, then you really expose yourself as being full of it.
The portability factor to me is the most 'definitive' part of this release. I've never had the chance to buy it before, so when the price goes down I'm sure this will join my collection.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE You may want to edit your post regarding basketball. That's embarrassing.
"Definitive Edition"
Not talking about a PC version.
Oh Ubisoft....
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Skyrim is likely going to be a gimped port. Can't even say if it's the standard remaster so likely not. And no mod support, which all 3 other platforms have.
Rayman Legends is my favorite 2D platformer of all time! Insta-Double Dip!
Great game, but I prefer Origins....no annoying Murfy levels!!!
UbiSoft to Nintendo fans: Remember that one game that was suppose to be Wii U exclusive but in the end did not? Well now you can play the better version of it on your Switch this time. So forgive us?
Great game, one of my favorites, but I think I will pass. I have it on the Wii U and the Vita. Only way I'd get this is maybe for $25 a few months after release.
Keep em coming Ubisoft, cant wait to give this a try.
@NinNin
A majority of his posts are embarrasing. Seems like he's in every comment section too
i'll make a europe account and download it asap!
Lol basketball a niche game..... I'm sorry I'm still laughing at that! Funniest thing I've heard I a while. Thanks to all those that pulled him up on it.
.... a niche game.... 😂
Already have it on WiiU.
Got for cheap and not double dipping this🙅♀️
It's had a release date for way over a month on Amazon UK, I pre-ordered it and it's costing be 30 quid due to a discount code I used to saver a fiver, so win, win.
That month is stacked for me though as I also pre-ordered Isaac, NBA 2k18 & Pokken Tournament DX.
I find it mind-boggling that I made a comment about how many of the Switch's 3rd party games will be released during the same short time frame, and I ended up with responses telling me that "Basketball is niche, and all Switch ports are 'gimped' or late, so why bother?", despite me never mentioning anything about the popularity or quality of the Switch's upcoming 3rd party content.
SMH Some people need to find better things to do than to repeat the same old complaints over and over again, even when nothing anyone else has stated should be elicitting said complaints. It's getting tiring, especially as everyone in comments knows the pros and cons about the Switch and its upcoming """gimped""" software lineup.
Great game but super super old now, it was old on the wiiu. Definitely not worth full retail.
@westman98 Welcome to the internet.
More ports. The problem with ports on Switch is that they are all sold at full price. This game is good but you can find them in bargain bins for a few dollars.
The port of an old game on PS4 will never be sold at full price, no one will buy it. Here on Switch with little games to choose, they are taking advantage of the situation.
Castle Rock has problems when playing docked. Hopefully this is fixed when it goes retail.
Never played this game before, so will check it out.
Also i agree. So many physical releases come out in september.
Propably won't get all the games i want right away because of that.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Well I don't see how Wii U can be the 'definitive version' - being first almost ensures that isn't the case... e.g Zelda BOTW was created for WiiU.. but is clearly not the definitive version.
Seeing as they are at least adding 'some' things that the other versions don't have and the resolution will presumeably be better as well, I would imagine that alone is enough to ensure the Wii U version isn't the definitive one. Nothing to do with price or value, just replying in regards to your 'definitive' comment.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE In a perfect world that would be true, but in real life the version that comes out later is the polished "definitive" version. But I won't stop your delusions and let you go ahead and play your "definite" version of Mario Kart 8 on your beloved Wii U (This is a copy pasted reply from another commenter. )
@OorWullie shantae blaster master zero mighty gunvolt and (roguelike) gonner are all great platformers
@Nintendian little to choose from 🤔
The system is three months old and there are near on 80 titles available
How many can you play 🤔
@rockodoodle
Anything I have on vita I see no need to get in switch- axiom verge for example so I'm with you there
There is something terribly wrong with the sounds and music of the DEMO!!!!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Wow! You still upset Nintendo killed off the Wii U. Let it go dude. The fisher price toy Machine was toast two years after it was released.
Just preordered on Amazon for £30, not as cheap as other platforms but at least it's not full price at £50.
I'm looking forward to downloading the demo later.
"Definitive Edition", yet they couldn't be bothered to include even the new Ubisoft logo?
Anyway, tried the demo, and the game really is just as good as I remember it. Such an amazing platformer!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE It sells for like £30. That's definitely not "full price".
Just downloaded the demo. It reminded me how much I loved the music levels. Not sure whether I will buy it... it will probably depend on what I'm playing at the time.
I worry that I'm building a little Switch backlog!
I'm picking this up for £25 from Base.com. That's a bargain.
Listed at £27.99 at Smyths. Seems a reasonable launch price.
Seems there's no option to download the demo anymore...it probably went live for mistake
@UmbreonsPapa Says the American, what a surprise. I played basketball myself when I was younger and being well over 6 foot tall helped. I lost interest in it, to be honest I find it boring now. And here in Ireland it's way, way down the list of sports played or that people care about. Even throughout Europe it's not hugely popular. Yes in some countries it has a higher standing and in a few countries it is popular, but on the whole it's a sport that's way down the list and is a niche sport.
This game is absolutely awesome so I'd advise anyone who hasn't played it yet to buy it.
It's on my Wii u and I've got so much great stuff to play on switch already so I won't buy this one for more than 15 euros or so, in my case.
The game is lovely though.
So it's the full package with the Vita levels and (possibly) the Xbox One levels
@NinNin No because it's the truth.
It's a fantastic game and anyone new to the game is guaranteed to have a lot of fun... but I've already bought it on Wii U and Vita. I don't really feel the need to buy it again.
Well been on shop no demo ??
I haven't played this game, but whether I get it on Switch depends on the price. You can still get the Wii U version very cheaply (currently £12.92 on Amazon)
no downloadable demo when I looked
There is no demo on the coming soon page, probably removed again.
No demo on Russian accounts yet, although the release date is there. Maybe later today.
The Wii U version of Rayman Legends was great as you could have up to 5 players and the touchscreen sections were really fun. Just the touchscreen sections when playing on your own were not fun, as the AI has the intelligences of a brick and doesn't even run.
I may pick this one. The demo was fun.
@Discostew Yeah, I seem to find the timing tricky in one section, whereas I'd breeze through it on Wii U; haven't tried the stage in handheld yet to see if it's any different.
It doesn't look like the demo is available on the UK eShop...hopefully it will be later today.
No demo in the UK.
Did these exact steps and there isn't an option to download a demo
Someone help
The option to download the demo seems to have been removed from the UK eShop. I managed to snag it this morning, but a few of my Twitterees have said they can't do so now.
Finally a release date! And just before I go to Uni!
This was my favourite Wii U game, and you can bet I'll be re-buying it.
But as @SLIGEACH_EIRE said, the Wii U version was the definitive version, and I don't know why they wasted time on Kung Foot which was a very dull minigame, when they should have added more music levels.
@darthstuey More than half of the released titles are ports or really old games like those Neo Geo, Street fighter, World of Goo, etc that I had already played to death a century ago.
Despite the fact that I've bought Rayman Legends three times over already (Wii U, Vita and PS4), I'll definitely be picking it up again when it lands on Switch. Well, so long as Ubisoft doesn't pull a fast one and price it at £49.99 that is!
I can't find the demo in the uk either
I'm in Europe (UK) and there's no sign of a demo. I have the original on Wii U though; played it to death so I'm certainly not getting the full game on Switch.
I don't get the comments about the game costing 60€.
I have it preordered for 30€ for a while now... :-/
Probably wont pick it up for a long time. Portability is nice but i already own the game on PC.
Ubisoft removed the demo from the eshop.
I really hope this game is successful so it gets the sequel it so desperately deserves .
Love Rayman games, but I can't double dip for this.
@Aaron09 except that, ironically, many who have already played them end up being the ones that purchase.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE you couldn't be more wrong about both NBA2K or the game of basketball. Hugely popular.
@Nintendian yep you are correct but it's still a hell of a list of games
@Nintendian so wrong about street fighter. Awesome game and playing the best version of street fighter (II) online whenever wherever puts a whole new appeal on it.
I genuinely play this game more than anything else at the moment
"We want Third party support, just not what they are giving" ... I mean I get having game you like and dislike. More games on the Switch, even the ones I won't play, makes me happy.
The one thing I'll say towards @Sligeach_eire , at least you hate life consistently.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE "NBA 2K18 - Very niche sport outside of the US."
I lol'ed so hard I got fired from work.
@gatorboi352 @apoqalypse It's not popular in Ireland nor is it in a lot of European countries. I can say for a fact it's not in the top 10 most popular sports, I'd almost guarantee it wouldn't feature in the top 20 either. There are some countries where it has a stronger footing but on the whole I stand by my statement that it's a niche sport. Irish and UK residents can back me up on that.
@Sligeach_Eire. So I'm sure you play Gaelic football and Hurling rather than basketball these days? Truly niche sports them.
Never fear! I'm sure Gaelic Handball Switch will be coming out next year for the truly niche sports fans.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE But it is popular in a lot of European countries. Also popular in a lot of Asian countries. Hence the huge influx of European and Asian players since the 92 Dream Team (many becoming All Stars and Hall of Famers here in the US) Not to mention the many American players who go play overseas. And let's not forget the embarrassment the 2004 American Olympic team suffered in Athens that furthered cemented just how global the game has become
Is the demo currently on any country eShop at the moment? Gutted couldn't download it from UK store before it was taken down. Thanks.
which country is the EU eshop for? I tried UK, France and Malta with no luck to see the demo
Looks like it went up by mistake and was pulled shortly after
The demo is a bit broken IMHO. In handheld it's a joy, but docked the performance is sketchy. Stuttering audio in at least two of the levels and in the Castle Rock level it's like Rayman is running slower and the timing is laggy. Made it much more difficult. I think the demo has subsequently been pulled from the shop page.
I noticed this performance disparity particularly after playing it handheld before playing docked. And the demo didn't keep my progress between sessions either.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Hoops is popular in France, Italy, some of the northern European countries and even Germany has had a few players in the NBA. Australia also.
I'd rather see Madden come out on the Switch, but I guess I'll get this to support the system. That, and I am from San Antonio (home of the Spurs) and like basketball.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE dude you need to stop extrapolating your specific experiences in Ireland of all places and applying them to stuff, well, anywhere outside of Ireland.
Basketball is an international game. It's no soccer, but it's about as popular across the world as American football is in the states.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE FIFA, though gimped, is not missing too many features outside of the story mode and the new graphics engine (though mind you, it will look just fine).
The rest, like Rayman and the Lego games and even Skyrim, though ports, are undeniably good games to play and replay. Third parties on Switch are actually doing better compared to the Wii U and it's crapshoot quality of ports. Plus, the portability added to the Switch for those games is a great novelty
@SLIGEACH_EIRE This was the first negative comment you made that was both relevant and valuable to the conversation. Congrats!
@SLIGEACH_EIRE this game isn't full priced though... $39.99 on US Amazon.
Hmmm. Being able to play through this without all the touch screen nonsense is tempting. Will wait and see reviews/price.
@Nintendian
The vast majority of games on any machine are ports. It doesn't mean they don't count.
Are there differences between UK eShop and EU eShop? Sometimes you talk about one or another and I am not really sure why.
@Nintendian by the way your avatar is incredible. First time I saw it I flicked the iPad screen 😂
@darthstuey Cheers for the tips. I've actually got Blaster Master and I really enjoy it, I see it as more of a Metroidvania than a platformer though. I've also got Shantae but on Wii U. I didn't enjoy it as much as Pirates Curse though and not sure I'd buy it again. Mighty Gunvolt I've considered but I was never much of a fan of Megaman. I may still give it a try though. It's more a traditional platformer I have an urge for, like Mario, Rayman, Yoshis. A new Donkey Kong would be very welcome too
@OorWullie I did consider not listing them as you are right they aren't traditional platformers. This is the only shantae game I've played and I'm enjoying it. Hope the others follow it to the switch. Cheers
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