While Rayman Origins is easy to pick up, mastering its platforming requires understanding and combining your abilities in creative ways. These advanced techniques are crucial for achieving faster times, reaching hidden areas, and surviving the toughest challenges, especially in the Land of the Livid Dead.
- Glide Cancelling: You can cancel your glide by pressing the attack button. This allows for quicker drops and more precise landings, essential for navigating tight spaces or avoiding hazards below.
- Slide Jump: While sliding (by holding run and pressing down), you can jump to gain extra horizontal distance. This is great for clearing large gaps quickly or maintaining momentum.
- Charged Attack Jump: Charging an attack slightly increases your jump height or distance if you release the attack button while jumping. Useful for reaching slightly out-of-reach platforms.
- Co-op Throwing: In co-op, one player can grab another and throw them across gaps or over obstacles. This is invaluable for speedrunning and reaching otherwise inaccessible areas. Practice coordinating throws with your teammates.
- Wall Jump Chaining: Master the rhythm of wall jumping to ascend vertical shafts rapidly. Don't just spam the jump button; time your presses for maximum height and speed.
- Ground Pound Bounce: Some enemies or objects will bounce you higher if you ground pound them. Use this to your advantage for extra height or to reach secret areas.