The plot follows Rayman 2: The Great Escape with some differences to accommodate new levels and areas. Before the events of the game, Rayman and Globox attempt to repel a Robo-pirate invasion, but once the Heart of the World is broken into 1000 Yellow Lums, Rayman loses his powers and is defeated. Imprisoned, he reunites with Globox, who restores his ability to perform a weak punch, but it is enough to break him and Globox out of prison. They fall off the ship, and Rayman traverses the Woods of Light; a Grand Minimus spirits him to The Front, where Rayman is able to find entrances to all of the levels in the game. Rayman must travel through the levels, collecting Yellow Lums and destroying Robo-pirates in his attempt to save the world.