Rayman 2: The Great Escape/Hidden content

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Clean pause

When paused, press + to hide the "PAUSE" text.

Change VMU icon to Rayman

At any point in the game, press on Controller 2 (use the D-Pad for directional inputs). A checkmark will appear on Controller 1's VMU to confirm correct entry. This will change the icon of Controller 1's VMU in the boot ROM to Rayman 2's icon, provided the VMU has at least 2 free blocks.

Randomise textures

At any point in the game, press on Controller 2 (use the D-Pad for directional inputs). A checkmark will appear on Controller 1's VMU to confirm correct entry. After the next loading screen, all textures will be randomised except for the ones used by Rayman and Lums, and will be reshuffled each time the game needs to load. To stop randomising textures, enter the same code again.

Access Globox Disk without Glob Crystals

Press  START  on the title screen, then press HOLD + as the camera pans down. A jingle will confirm correct entry, and "Globox Disk Access" will be on the main menu when it appears.

Access hidden bonus levels

Stand under any waterfall and repeatedly press any of the following buttons to access hidden mini-games:

Mini-game	Button
Lift
Invade
Toile
Pyram

Access bonus level without all Yellow Lums and cages

When "Access Denied" appears after finishing a level without collecting every Yellow Lum and cage, press . The word "CHEAT" will appear to confirm correct entry, and the bonus level will load after pressing to continue.

Access hidden area in Tomb of the Ancients

In the final part of the Tomb of the Ancients, stand on the third panel away from the entrance to the Technical Check-up where Rayman fights Clark, then press . A crate should appear, allowing Rayman to jump on top of it and enter a hard-to-see hole, leading to a hidden area. Entering this area with 700, 800 and 900 Yellow Lums will reveal three hidden cheats that can be used in certain areas of the game, listed below in the order they are unlocked:

Restore health (FAHRENHEIT)

When 700 Lums have been collected, the game will reveal the hint "To gain life points, try to shoot on a bridge". Stand on a bridge and repeatedly jump on it. The word "FAHRENHEIT" should appear on the screen and Rayman's health should be restored. The locations known to activate this cheat are:

• The bridge above the polluted water in the final area of the Fairy Glade.
• The end of the first bridge at the start of the Marshes of Awakening.
• At the end of the bridge just after climbing the ladder in the first area of the Bayou.
• At the end of the bridge located after the stairs with the Red Lums in the second area of Whale Bay.
• At the end of the first bridge just before the big net in the first area of the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava.

The text for this cheat's hint is confused with the cheat below. The player is told to shoot, but should actually jump.

Gain three Power Fists (GAUNTLET)

When 800 Lums have been collected, the game will reveal the hint "To gain 3 Mega-Shoots, try to jump under a well". Stand at the bottom of a vertical passageway and repeatedly shoot. The word "GAUNTLET" should appear on the screen and Rayman should get three Power Fists. The locations known to activate this cheat are:

• Under the hole where the player destroys the first cage in the Woods of Light.
• Just under the hole revealed after the pirate destroys the blockade with a keg in the third area of the Fairy Glade.
• In front of the first wall-mounted net in the first area of the Sanctuary of Water and Ice.
• Under the hole at the beginning of the Canopy, before the spider chase.
• Under the hole where the Gorilla Pirate is waiting in the first area of the Echoing Caves.
• In front of the wall-mounted net just after the pirate who throws barrels at the player in the second area of the Tomb of the Ancients.
• Down the pipe that leads to the grassy area in the first area of the Iron Mountains.

The text for this cheat's hint is confused with the cheat above. The player is told to jump, but should actually shoot.

Restore health (PICKWITT)

When 900 Lums have been collected, the game will reveal the hint "To recover full life, try to push a tree". Locate any tree and keep running into it. The word "PICKWITT" should appear on the screen and Rayman's health should be restored. The locations known to activate this cheat are:

• The big tree in the second area of the Fairy Glade.
• The tree stump in the final area of the Menhir Hills.
• The big palm tree at the end of the first area of Whale Bay.
• The hollowed tree stump at the beginning of the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire.
• The big tree near the crevasse in the first area of the Echoing Caves.

Infinite shots while fighting Razorbeard

While Rayman is piloting a flying shell during the final part of the fight with Razorbeard, fly to the highest point in the area and hold and together as Rayman touches the center of the roof. If done correctly, Rayman will be transported to a hidden area in which the player must dodge barriers. Upon reaching the end of this area, Rayman will be transported back to the main area with infinite shots, signified by the shots changing colour to blue. These shots will be lost if Rayman dies, though the secret can be encountered again after a death.

Ganesh Dieu des Mimis

In the first section of The Sanctuary of Water and Ice, stand in front of the big door and, before opening it, shoot it repeatedly until the message "Ganesh Dieu des Mimis" appears. This will restore Rayman's life and give him Power Fists.

Atari Forever

In the final part of The Precipice, stand in front of the Robo-Pirate door before opening it, and shoot it repeatedly until the message "Atari Forever" appears with a URL to the Atari Historical Society website. This will also give Rayman full life and Power Fists.

The site is now defunct. However, archived versions of the site exist.

Cigale and Ritchy's Secret Place!

If the player gets to the secret chamber containing the 1,000th Yellow Lum without opening the first door in the first section of Tomb of the Ancients, the message "Cigale and Ritchy's Secret Place!" will appear. This message doesn't do anything and can only be reached by using cheats or glitches.

Duke Nukem quotes

When riding the hot air balloon in The Iron Mountains, repeatedly press . Various quotes referencing Duke Nukem will randomly appear on the screen.