Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    45
    When forced to blindly jump, die, then discover what you missed, where I come from, that’s just cheating. [Dec 2001, p.238]
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  2. Electric Playground
    40
    Not only is the gameplay un-revised on this much more powerful platform, but much of the former joy in the series has been drained away. The characters, levels and gameplay are essentially flat.

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
13
#13 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 338 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 178 out of 338
  2. Mixed: 123 out of 338
  3. Negative: 37 out of 338
  1. mrbadass
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    the wrath of cortex it´s a good game i like the sound track the ideas for the levels the story and the graphics but if you are one of thosethe wrath of cortex it´s a good game i like the sound track the ideas for the levels the story and the graphics but if you are one of those crash bandicoot ps1 fans you will probably hate this game due to the character design, the long loading screen and the fact that it does look like a warped clone but if you can surpass those things crash will entertain you for a few hours … Full Review »
  2. pookie
    Jun 29, 2012
    2
    Terrible. It sort of feels like Crash 3, which is a good thing. But The loading times are atrocious. Some of the boss fights feel clunky andTerrible. It sort of feels like Crash 3, which is a good thing. But The loading times are atrocious. Some of the boss fights feel clunky and frustrating. I wanted to enjoy this game, but these very few problems ruined the experience for me. The graphics are pretty good. Colorful and lush. It's best to stick with Crash1-3. I don't recall having to stare at the TV for 10 minutes to play a level.… Full Review »
  3. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    It's basically one of the best Crash Bandicoot Games, the only problem is the loading times
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