The popular Rayman platforming series recently turned 30! Ubisoft has confirmed they’re working on a new main game, though it’s likely still a ways off. While fans might be disappointed to hear that, there’s some good news: a brand-new version of the original Rayman for Game Boy Color is now available. Surprisingly, it’s not a digital release – Ubisoft teamed up with ModRetro to create a physical Game Boy Color cartridge, and it looks fantastic!
Rayman is the newest game added to the ModRetro Chromatic Classics Collection. If you’re unfamiliar with ModRetro, they create retro gaming hardware and software. Their first product, the Chromatic, is a fantastic remake of the Game Boy Color – you can read our detailed review from when it launched. It’s worth noting that the original Chromatic we reviewed now costs $299, while a $199 version has a few component differences. However, you can still find the limited-edition gray version, bundled with Tetris, at GameStop for $199.
Just so you know, even though ModRetro cartridges carry the Chromatic brand, they’re designed to work with original Game Boy systems, as well as other FPGA handhelds like the Analogue Pocket. I tested a Rayman demo cart from ModRetro on a Chromatic, an Analogue Pocket, and a classic Game Boy Color, and it ran flawlessly on all of them.
Rayman: Chromatic is very similar to the original game, but features a fantastic new soundtrack. Like many Game Boy Color titles, it originally came in a clear cartridge, but this Chromatic edition has a purple cartridge to match Rayman’s shirt. The box art is the same as the original North American release. It’s packaged in a shiny cardboard box with a plastic tray to hold the game cartridge and includes the instruction manual, just like classic games. Removing the cartridge from the tray reveals a small Rayman-themed charm, a neat bonus included with every ModRetro game.
Rayman is still a standout platformer for the Game Boy Color. While it’s based on the console version, it feels like a completely new game, sharing the same basic story but with unique levels and a different cast of characters. Don’t think of it as a simple port, though – this version boasts over 30 levels across seven distinct worlds, plus extra challenge stages. The game’s bright graphics and environments still look great today, making it a worthwhile experience. If you have a way to play Game Boy Color games, the ModRetro rerelease is a perfect way to enjoy it.
You might easily confuse this game with versions for older consoles like PlayStation, Sega Saturn, or Atari Jaguar – especially since *everyone* played Rayman on Jaguar! And it didn’t help that a proper port came out on Game Boy Advance just over a year after the original Game Boy Color release. Speaking of which, *Rayman Advance* is still one of the most visually appealing games on the Game Boy Advance, which is amazing considering it was a launch title. Simply put, the early Rayman games on handheld systems were fantastic, and they still hold up today.
Besides the pre-installed Tetris (Chromatic edition), Rayman is the most prominent game in ModRetro’s Classics Collection. The collection also includes Toki Tori Ultimate Edition, Sabrina: Zapped, Baby T-Rex, and Project S-11.
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2025-09-23 19:09