Though still a suitable platformer for Nintendo's handheld, this is hardly the definitive version of Rayman's current venture.
However, the 3D effect feels off in some areas, especially when it comes to providing the true depth of each stage. It's almost like Ubisoft didn't give it much afterthought when it came to the game's release. It's artful, to be sure, but not quite artful enough to stand out in the same way that, for instance, Epic Mickey 2 did. Something seems just a smidgeon off…
To wrap up, when it comes to the "ultimate" version of Rayman Origins, the 3DS version isn’t quite it. It's missing that multiplayer spark, and the 3D isn't as well realized as it should've been over the course of its development. That said, it's still not bad, especially considering the homegrown charm that Michel Ancel and his team inputted into the game to begin with. If you only have a 3DS, you really could do a lot worse. It's just that, in concept, maybe it could've been just a little better too. Oh, well, plenty of time for that with Rayman Legends, right?
Score: 7.5 / 10
