
As a researcher delving into the world of video games, I can’t help but marvel at the enduring charm of Rayman, a character who first graced our screens way back in 1995. Players were captivated by the game’s whimsical aesthetic and engaging platforming mechanics.
Over the years that followed, more titles were added to the series, with Rayman Legends, launched in 2013, standing as the most recent mainline entry. Not only was it well-received critically, but it also proved to be a commercial success, selling over 4 million copies by 2019.
However, it’s important to note that the Rayman universe expanded beyond its original boundaries with the introduction of the Rabbids spinoff titles. These spinoffs, in turn, gained such popularity that they surpassed their progenitor in terms of new games released.
This surge in popularity led to an exciting crossover event, with the Rabbids making their way into Nintendo’s Mario universe through Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle in 2017, and more recently, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope in 2022.