


Ancel explained to Eurogamer that he sees it now as a "logical decision", but game designer Emile Morel told me, smiling, that Ancel was initially "not too happy about it". It was the knowledge that Montpellier would be given the extra months to polish the game that placated Ancel after he heard of the delay. But with six months bonus development time (and new PlayStation 3, Vita and Xbox 360 versions), Legends has been buffed to a shine. Legends already looked an accomplished release back in January, when it was destined for imminent launch on Wii U. That extra layer of finishing touches is evident throughout the game. Kung Foot is 'an excellent drinking game', according to Ancel. And from the amount of people previewing the game whose screens were permanently locked on Kung Foot throughout the day, it was the right decision. But because of its simplicity it immediately becomes tactical.ĭo you keep both men up front? Leave one back to cover your goal line? Do you just be a dick and permanently harass their keeper? Ubisoft Montpellier apparently had implemented more complicated controls for dribbling and trick shots but removed them during play-testing - simple is better. It's a 2D football game for up to four players, with simple physics and an even simpler fighting mechanic - you can aim punches at opponents and leave them momentarily stunned, enough time for a quick lob in the direction of their goal. Hang back in goal." This isn't the normal mode of Rayman Legends - this is the mini-game Kung Foot, a ridiculously distracting side-attraction that Ancel and co. Handshakes are exchanged, sweaty palms are wiped on trouser legs, and then all eyes turn to the big screen in front. The pair is soon joined by a rival duo, taking their seats across from them. "Guys," he says, staring at two people in front of me, "you're up first". It's been another baking hot day in Montpellier, home to Michel Ancel's Ubisoft studio, and there's a nervy tension amongst the crowd as the man on stage picks up a controller. The sun has already set as we take our seats.
