What made this game so good?

A lot of thought and care went into the world and mood it gave, Probably more so than the gameplay. Not to imply the gameplay was bad though.

Really good level design, nice atomsphere and music

god tier music and art direction, solid atmosphere

great variety in level design, doesn't stick with much of anything long enough for you to notice issues or get tired of it

level design is just damn good on top of that

many linear levels instead of a small handful of open levels like most 3D platformers of the time

>>384706936
atmosphere

le grand fug :DDD

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it's only flaw is that is too easy.

It's just all around solid, camera is also decent compared to most 3D platforms at the time.
I do wish it was a bit more challenging though.

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I'm constantly amazed by how well the visuals hold up for such an early 3D game.

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I like the fact that this game was just Rayman 2 Beta.
i liked it besides the horrible gliding controls

>>384708202
I think it's a combination of the cartoony art style, the good lighting engine, and how incredibly well the textures fir the surfaces they're put on.

Especially the latter is done amazingly well.