With the quick tap of a button, he'll do his thing and hover along until he's needed. In all but the Wii U and PlayStation Vita versions of the game, Murfy moves on his own accord, hovering above objects that he can manipulate. Only with his help can you move certain platforms, or, say, stop a stream of fireballs from impeding your progress. Murfy is an AI-controlled character that shows up in about half of the levels.
It's almost impossible not to spend at least a little bit of time just staring in awe at the hand-drawn backgrounds, or the goofy creatures that inhabit each location. Each level is a visual delight brought to life by a wonderful attention to detail and an accompanying soundtrack that reflects its theme. In 20,000 Lums Under the Sea, you'll have to swim through treacherous underwater grottos, avoiding the ever-searching spotlight of enemies to the backdrop of a music track that will instantly remind you of the famous theme from James Bond films. It's not uncommon to eat your way through stages made entirely of cake in the food-themed levels of Fiesta de los Muertos. That impressive variety even extends to the level design. Revolutionary? No, but pretty cool nonetheless. PS4 players can also use the controller's touchpad to pause the game, swipe around the screen, and snap a screenshot at anytime. Playing on the PS4 / Xbox One has a slight advantage, as these versions are marginally prettier than last year's PS3 and Xbox 360 releases and have no load times when transitioning into a new level. So, how does the next-gen version of Rayman Legends compare to its last-gen counterpart? Actually, the two are nearly identical. But if you missed out on this fantastic game in 2013 and are hungry for something to play on your PS4 or Xbox One, read on. If you've already played through and finished the game on a current-gen console, either skip to the end for my verdict on Rayman Legends' next-gen release, or check out the new boxout that details the cross-gen differences.
But Rayman Legends' precise level design and controls, coupled with its gorgeous art style, catchy music, and impressive stage variety make overcoming that difficulty a memorable and worthwhile experience, regardless of which version you play. Don't be fooled by its disarming charm: this 2D platformer eventually becomes as difficult as it is visually alluring. By a few hours in, you'll have exhausted every synonym you know for "pretty." A few stages after that, "fun." By the end: "challenging." And only in the rarest occasion will you mutter the likes of "confusing," no thesaurus necessary. There will come a point during your time with Rayman Legends where you'll run out of ways to express how much you enjoy it.
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