Rayman Legends (Microsoft Xbox One, 2014)

Picking up where Rayman Origins left off, Rayman Legends offers more than 80 levels full of lush graphics, Lum collecting, and classic side-scrolling platform action. Up to four gamers can run, swim, and jump their way through each level as the limbless Rayman, the frog-like Globox, the Viking Barbara, or the large-nosed Teensies. Meanwhile, players can also give instructions to the computer controlled fly Murfy to get him to tickle foes, move objects, cut ropes, and even fire a slingshot. Cleared levels can be "invaded" and played again, with new enemies and objectives.

On their journey to help save the Glade of Dreams, players battle a variety of unique foes, including dragons, giant toads, sea monsters, and even luchadores. A separate set of Platforming Hero levels are designed to be played at breakneck speed, with each jump, Lum collection, or enemy attack timed to coincide with the drum beats and guitar riffs of quirky and popular music, such as a mariachi version of Survivor's rock anthem "Eye of the Tiger." Xbox One gamers get added bonuses, including shorter loading times, ten time-sensitive achievements, and new playable characters based on the Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Splinter Cell franchises.