History Trivia / Rayman2

* PortOverdosed: This is the game in the ''VideoGame/{{Rayman}}'' series with the most ports. To put this into perspective, this was a launch title for both the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS ''and'' its successor the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS. Not to mention an [[UsefulNotes/IOSgames an iPhone version]], a UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor version, and even a [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 PS2]] remake. And that's not even counting the two UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork versions (one being a port of the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation PS1]] version, the other being a port of the [=PS2=] remake)!
* TalkingToHimself: Rayman and Polokus are both voiced by David Gasman.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** ''VideoGame/{{Rayman 2}}'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, and a playable Beta version can be found in the [=PlayStation=] port.
** The plot of Rayman 2 has had some changes over time. Originally, Rayman 2 took place after the original game, in which Mr. Dark has been defeated. Evil robotic invaders from space arrive and imprison many of Rayman's friends, one of whom is Betilla the Fairy. The robots, led by a character named Chief, were set on converting Rayman's planet into a cold ball of metal. It's speculated that Chief was the original villain, eventually to be replaced by Razorbeard. Like in the original Rayman, all of the characters would have been limbless, and old friends, along with new ones, would have made appearances and helped Rayman.
** Rayman 2 was going to have "Tank Controls" but it was changed to free-roaming controls when playtesters found the controls unplayable.
** According to some early artwork, Ly was originally a CatGirl rather than a fairy, which explains why she has a tail and that she sometimes runs on all fours during the Walk of Life and Walk of Power racing levels.

*** The plot of Rayman 2 has had some changes over time. Originally, Rayman 2 took place after the original game, in which Mr. Dark has been defeated. Evil robotic invaders from space arrive and imprison many of Rayman's friends, one of whom is Betilla the Fairy. The robots, led by a character named Chief, were set on converting Rayman's planet into a cold ball of metal. It's speculated that Chief was the original villain, eventually to be replaced by Razorbeard. Like in the original Rayman, all of the characters would have been limbless, and old friends, along with new ones, would have made appearances and helped Rayman.

*** Also the plot was much different, Involving a race of robotic aliens lead by a new villain named Chief who wants to turn Rayman's planet into a giant ball of cold metal.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''VideoGame/{{Rayman 2}}'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, and a playable Beta version can be found in the [=PlayStation=] port.

** Rayman 2 was going to have "Tank Controls" but it was changed to free-roaming controls when playtesters found the controls unplayable.

* PortOverdosed: This is the game in the ''VideoGame/{{Rayman}}'' series with the most ports. To put this into perspective, this was a launch title for both the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS ''and'' its successor the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS. Not to mention an [[IOSgames an iPhone version]], a UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor version, and even a [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 PS2]] remake. And that's not even counting the two UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork versions (one being a port of the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation PS1]] version, the other being a port of the [=PS2=] remake)!

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''VideoGame/{{Rayman 2}}'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, and a playable Beta version can be found in the [=PlayStation=] port.

* PortOverdosed: This is the game in the ''VideoGame/{{Rayman}}'' series with the most ports. To put this into perspective, this was a launch title for both the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS ''and'' its successor the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS. Not to mention an [[IOSgames an iPhone version]], a GameBoyColor version, and even a UsefulNotes/{{PS2}} remake. And that's not even counting the two PlaystationNetwork versions (one being a port of the UsefulNotes/{{PS1}} version, the other being a port of the {{PS2}} remake)!
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''VideoGame/{{Rayman 2}}'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, and a playable Beta version can be found in the Playstation port.

* PortOverdosed: This is the game in the ''VideoGame/{{Rayman}}'' series with the most ports. To put this into perspective, this was a launch title for both the NintendoDS ''and'' its sucsessor the {{Nintendo 3DS}}. Not to mention an [[IOSgames an iPhone version]], a GameBoyColor version, and even a {{PS2}} remake. And that's not even counting the two PlaystationNetwork versions (one being a port of the {{PS1}} version, the other being a port of the {{PS2}} remake)!
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''VideoGame/{{Rayman 2}}'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, and a playable Beta version can be found in the Playstation port.

* PortOverdosed: This is the game in the ''{{Rayman}}'' series with the most ports. To put this into perspective, this was a launch title for both the NintendoDS ''and'' its sucsessor the {{Nintendo 3DS}}. Not to mention an [[IOSgames an iPhone version]], a GameBoyColor version, and even a {{PS2}} remake. And that's not even counting the two PlaystationNetwork versions (one being a port of the {{PS1}} version, the other being a port of the {{PS2}} remake)!
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''Rayman 2'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, and a playable Beta version can be found in the Playstation port.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''Rayman 2'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, seemingly serving as a MissionPackSequel, and a playable Beta version can be found in the Playstation port.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''Rayman 2'' was originally going to be a 2D sidescroller like the first game, and a playable Beta version can be found in the Playstation port.

* PortOverdosed: This is the game in the ''{{Rayman}}'' series with the most ports. To put this into perspective, this was a launch title for both the NintendoDS ''and'' its sucsessor the {{3DS}}. Not to mention an [[IOSgames an iPhone version]], a GameBoyColor version, and even a {{PS2}} remake. And that's not even counting the two PlaystationNetwork versions (one being a port of the {{PS1}} version, the other being a port of the {{PS2}} remake)!