- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Mar 26, 2021
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Mar 25, 2021Crash 4 is an excellent purchase for all those PC players who really want to put themselves to the test with a tough-as-nails platformer. Toys for Bob proved once again to be a solid fit for the franchise, expertly following in the tracks of Naughty Dog while adding their own to the mix. Definitely give it a chance, and don’t be discouraged by its difficulty – we’ve all been through it.
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Apr 12, 2021From the gameplay to the story, the heart and soul of Crash Bandicoot is here, and still as exciting as ever. It’s amazing that a series that has been so beloved by fans, and has spawned countless spin-offs - some great, and some not so much - has managed to return without feeling any different. It’s like the past 20 years has been one long fever dream for Crash, and he’s now awoken from a deep slumber for one last triumphant return.
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Mar 27, 2021Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is the perfect sequel: on the one hand the game winks to the classic trilogy, on the other hand introduces interesting new features in terms of gameplay and structure.
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Mar 26, 2021Exceptional level design and brilliantly silly humour elevate Crash 4 to a more than worthy successor.
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Mar 30, 2021A great game, even if it's horribly frustrating a lot of the time. While it's a wonderful follow-up to a classic series, this port makes it a bit of a tougher sell than other versions of the game.
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Mar 26, 2021As for anti-aliasing, it can be pushed up to x8. Both the Xbox controller and the DualShock 4 are obviously known to help Crash leap where it matters. No technical problem to report, PC gamers will have on March 26 a nice version of Crash Bandicoot 4 capable of running at 4K / 60fps.
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Apr 9, 2021Crash 4 is the kind of retro throwback that actually earns its spot as a successor to the original trilogy. There’s the occasional bandicoot stumble, but it's a responsive, precise platformer that looks as good as it plays.
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Mar 26, 2021Crash Bandicoot hasn't changed much, and that's - mostly - a good thing. Some more substantial additions would be more than welcome, as the new things on offer feel underused here - like the mask abilities and the extra playable character, which can only be used in very specific spots and/or levels. The replay value is once again very high, first due to the many collectables, and, second, because of the "your skill is the limit" Time Trial mode. As expected, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time remains as challenging as its older siblings. Mostly because this is…well, Crash Bandicoot, but sadly this also happens because of the much worse perspectives. Fixable by a patch? Hopefully, yes, as it lowers the fun factor quite a bit.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 49 out of 87
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Mixed: 10 out of 87
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Negative: 28 out of 87
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Mar 28, 2021Always online for a single player game is unacceptable. Always online for a single player game is unacceptable.
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Mar 28, 2021
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Apr 1, 2021Need internet connetion for play singleplayer game.!
This is madness!!
Why that?