{
  "id": 9165085,
  "title": "Rayman Legends Retold Does a Good Job of Scratching That Platforming Itch | IGN Preview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/rayman-legends-retold-does-a-good-job-of-scratching-that-platforming",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/rayman-legends-retold-does-a-good-job-of-scratching-that-platforming-itch-ign-preview"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The remake of Rayman Legends, titled Rayman Legends Retold, offers a solid update to the beloved 2013 platformer. Though visually it may not surpass the original, gameplay remains top-notch. The game incorporates new musical levels, additional stages, a revamped Kung Foot mode, and even includes the entire Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition as an added perk for the standard version. The gameplay retains the classic core of absorbing a single enemy hit before respawning at the last checkpoint. To mitigate frustration, optional golden hearts are scattered throughout, offering respawns when used excessively. Unique themed hub areas, ranging from food-themed to sweet and pastries, provide a refreshing variety. Boss fights, like a giant Luchadore, keep the action engaging. While not groundbreaking in terms of visuals or gameplay, Rayman Legends Retold delivers a polished remake with ample content, making it a valuable addition for both veterans and new players alike.",
  "summary": "Rayman Legends Retold isn't breaking any new ground – not visually and not gameplay-wise, not that it should be expected to since it's a remake, after all – but it is a clean remake chock-full of content both new and old at a pretty nice value. It might be of particular interest to the Switch 2 crowd that isn’t getting the GTA 6 meteor landing in their lives this Fall (particularly in light of a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}