Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc is a classic 3D Windows platform‑adventure game developed and published by Ubisoft, and the third major installment in the beloved Rayman series. Released in 2003, it follows Rayman as he battles the sinister Hoodlum Army after a corrupted Black Lum named André begins transforming innocent creatures into his chaotic minions, threatening the Dream Forest and beyond.
Players explore vibrant, imaginative worlds filled with action, platforming challenges, and varied set pieces—from dazzling beam‑surfing sequences to quirky vehicle segments and boss fights. Rayman gains access to temporary power‑ups like tornado punches, grappling hooks, guided missiles, and flying helmets that enhance combat and traversal, adding strategic depth to encounters.
Classic humor, a memorable cast including his friend Globox, and creative level design make this a standout title in the early 2000s platform genre. Though originally made for older systems, versions of the PC release are still playable on modern Windows with updated support through digital platforms like Ubisoft Connect or GOG.
Features
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3D action‑adventure platforming with bold, colorful worlds
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Rayman’s signature free‑floating limb control and combat
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Temporary power‑ups like Shock Rockets and LockJaw
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Traversal variety including surfing and flying segments
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Diverse boss battles and enemy encounters
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Collectibles and bonus scoring for secrets
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Humorous story and cast including Globox
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Vivid environments and imaginative level design
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Classic soundtrack and sound effects
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Single‑player narrative adventure
System Requirements
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OS: Windows XP or later (compatible with modern Windows via digital releases)
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Processor: ~1.5 GHz or faster CPU
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Memory: ~1 GB RAM
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Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 256 MB VRAM
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DirectX: Version 8.1 or higher recommended
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Storage: ~2 GB available space
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Sound: DirectX compatible audio
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Input: Keyboard and optional controller
