Crash: Mind Over Mutant

 PlayStation 2
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 108 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 47 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 108
  3. Negative: 23 out of 108
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  1. EricHarmon
    Jun 22, 2013
    4
    still a disgrace just like the last game. hack-n-slash instead of platforming. characters are still trash too. it should be called trash bandicoot. Activision should just hand it back to universal since they don't know crap about crash bandicoot.
  2. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    4
    Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant is exactly like its predecessor: bad. The humorous cutscenes aren't enough to counter the negative game. Crash has undergone some changes with new developers over time but now we hit the rock bottom.
  3. pablisky316
    Aug 22, 2017
    9
    un juego entretenido ,historia normal como cualquier plataforma,buenos movimiento de combate y caza de mounstruos ,tiene un final no muy satisfactorio pero por el camino vale la pena ,para no ser de Naughty dog ,es recomendable ademas en este puedes saltar no como el titans
  4. xZippy
    Apr 16, 2014
    7
    It's an alright game, but it's nowhere near as fun or memorable as the older Crash games. Some of the dialogue and cutscenes are very funny. As you could have guessed by the title and box cover, the gameplay is based more off of Crash of the Titans and not the classic games.

    The gameplay is alright, and it's fun controlling all the monsters/titans and such, but it can dry out rather    It's an alright game, but it's nowhere near as fun or memorable as the older Crash games. Some of the dialogue and cutscenes are very funny. As you could have guessed by the title and box cover, the gameplay is based more off of Crash of the Titans and not the classic games.

    The gameplay is alright, and it's fun controlling all the monsters/titans and such, but it can dry out rather quickly and become dull. The gameplay and controls can even be wonky and irritating at times.    … Expand
  5. BananaBusterNL
    Dec 9, 2015
    8
    I really like the way they treated the game. They tried to innovate and make the game actually better. The platforming sections are really fun as well. The only thing that really bothered me was the camera sometimes. They could have done that a lot better. Also, when you travel around the island, it was better to make the way back different. But although the game had some cons, it is aI really like the way they treated the game. They tried to innovate and make the game actually better. The platforming sections are really fun as well. The only thing that really bothered me was the camera sometimes. They could have done that a lot better. Also, when you travel around the island, it was better to make the way back different. But although the game had some cons, it is a blast to play for me and somehow addictive with the combo system. Multiplayer is also really creative and fun!… Expand
  6. Duke-Nukem
    Mar 23, 2019
    0
    So, so, so bad it's not even funny! Crash used to be a great icon on the PS. On the PS2 he just became pathetic and lame. Not good, just very very bad!
  7. Sonic12Lexi
    May 27, 2018
    8
    One of the best Underrated Crash games out there and hey, if you don't like Crash of the Titans then this game is for you. I enjoyed this game to be fun with mutants platforming, digging, some light-hearted funny cut-scene combining with action and comedy, challenges to quickly collect certain of items and variety of explorations and even a fun soundtrack but there are a few flaws such asOne of the best Underrated Crash games out there and hey, if you don't like Crash of the Titans then this game is for you. I enjoyed this game to be fun with mutants platforming, digging, some light-hearted funny cut-scene combining with action and comedy, challenges to quickly collect certain of items and variety of explorations and even a fun soundtrack but there are a few flaws such as backtracks, the camera controls weren't used wherever you want to go back and jacking two mutant when you already have a pocket mutant already.… Expand
  8. Tuligames57
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is so wonderfuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuull AMD good… Expand
  9. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    9
    No tan buena como la de Wii y Xbox, tiene menos gráficos y no tiene a coco pero al menos conserva a carbón en el coop
  10. Mango69
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It's definetly different take on Crash Bandicoot... Many disliked it, but I actually liked it. Mechanics are fine, story is different to what may be seen elsewhere. Also, witty and creative cutscenes make it a joy to play. I reaaly liked it!
  11. weissfahne
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Yes, yes, yes, someone is right about this"this isnt a Crash Bandicoot game" but i think, they miss something. And i wanna ask something em, Why do u buy games? according to name of the game, or according to content. But Activision really put game to a different place(as good) soooo game is good.
  12. al3xML05
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    I play it when I was 6 years old and it was a very good game for me. But its too easy and repetitive
  13. DEUSGOD777
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Amazing, this game marked my childhood, I always played and from time to time I find myself watching something about the game on YouTube. I'm still a friend of this franchise, and would like to see a remake of Over Mind Mutant.
  14. KsaweryZ
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Whilst it was certainly not the most pleasing experience, it does make great use of it’s limited budget.
  15. vgknight94
    Jul 24, 2011
    9
    Crash Mind Over Mutant is great. The gameplay is superb, being able to control huge monsters is really fun, and leveling up Crash and the Titans is not half bad. The music is great and catchy, it's suitable for all ages and there's a good amount of collectibles and secrets to obtain. It does have flaws, though. It's a bit short and the cartoon cutscenes are kind of childish, but if you canCrash Mind Over Mutant is great. The gameplay is superb, being able to control huge monsters is really fun, and leveling up Crash and the Titans is not half bad. The music is great and catchy, it's suitable for all ages and there's a good amount of collectibles and secrets to obtain. It does have flaws, though. It's a bit short and the cartoon cutscenes are kind of childish, but if you can get past that, you'll love it. And getting 100% is not that fast, so it's not that short of a game. It's a great game and recommendable to any fun-loving gamer.… Expand
  16. Harry210
    Sep 5, 2010
    8
    Crash: Mind over Mutant is a decent game. Dialog between the characters can be funny at times although I wished they could have animated the cutscenes in CGI instead of animating them in a distinctive artstyle (the cutscenes in the game represent the art styles from TV series like South Park and DragonBall Z). Gameplay is more platforming than action between smacking Titans and stuff. TheCrash: Mind over Mutant is a decent game. Dialog between the characters can be funny at times although I wished they could have animated the cutscenes in CGI instead of animating them in a distinctive artstyle (the cutscenes in the game represent the art styles from TV series like South Park and DragonBall Z). Gameplay is more platforming than action between smacking Titans and stuff. The environments are colourful and now you can pretty much freeroam around Wumpa Island instead of picking levels from a warp room like the earlier Crash games. What is annoying though is that the camera can't be adjusted which can be a pain while backtracking through a part of the island. The ending could be a bit better too. However, Crash: Mind over Mutant is a nice game that fans of platformers should enjoy.… Expand
  17. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  18. Magnetroll
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    It is not the old Crash anymore, and that is where things open up for more casual players. Simply perfect to play with friends, fun from the beginning to the end. Better than Crash of the Titans, which is also good. It's not always about being like the old ones or being difficult, sometimes it's about being fun and attractive for people to enjoy their spare time with.
  19. elitefour
    Oct 26, 2013
    2
    this game was worse than the other
    it was the same crap
    a stupid bandicoot with a stupid story
    with a stupid gameplay
    i hate this game,i hate ACTIVISION!!!!
  20. roymcgeeters
    Jul 24, 2012
    7
    The crash series has lost its luster in recent years. While the Playstation games could have possibly created a rival for sonic and mario, Naughty Dog left, and the PS2 games, while still fun, didn't have what the other crash games had that made them so good. And the last crash game for the ps2, does it live up to what the originals, or does it follow the trend? Well first off, there wereThe crash series has lost its luster in recent years. While the Playstation games could have possibly created a rival for sonic and mario, Naughty Dog left, and the PS2 games, while still fun, didn't have what the other crash games had that made them so good. And the last crash game for the ps2, does it live up to what the originals, or does it follow the trend? Well first off, there were no holds barred when representing the bandicoot this time around. Huge amounts of fan service can be found in this game. I mean, tell me, when was the last time you saw N. Brio in a mainstream crash game? That's right. The characetr that 67% percent of you won't remember is in this game. Presentation quality is top notch. The game's graphics look well done, and the greatness excells even further in the writing. What some of the characters have to say in the game are hillarious. Over 8,500 lines in the game, and a majority of them being funny. Cutscenes are animated in several different styles, which is a nice touch, and you can replay them whenevr you like, although you can't replay CG cutscenes for some reason. Voice acting is top notch, and they even had the money to get voice actors from some of the most famous cartoons ever. Tom Kenny who voices Spongebob and Ice King, Richard Horvitz from Invader Zim, and so much more. HOW DO THEY SPARE THE MONEY TO GET TOM KENNY? YOU'D IMAGINE HIM TO BE A BUSY GUY! But however, as fantastic and fan worthy the presentation of the game is, so much was put into it that they forgot to focus on the gameplay, which is what you should be doing. The game is in a full roaming world instead of levels. And once again, crash is redesigned for this game. It's basically a beat em up platformer. The Titan mechanic from last years game has also made a return, although, can I ask why? Sometimes, It feels like the whole game revolves around the titan mechanic… Expand
  21. SrPepe
    Jun 30, 2018
    4
    Este juego es tremendamente innecesario y por sobre todas las cosas una total falta de respeto a los viejos Crash.
  22. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    4
    Es un poco mejor que el anterior, con mas chistes pero perdió toda la esencia de Crash.
  23. buzzspark
    Aug 17, 2017
    7
    Running through a platformer with a smile on my face is really the least I can ask for in an unnecessary sequel to an underwhelming extension of the Crash franchise. Excluding the horrific backtracking and occasionally stiff combat, the game controls excellently and feels much more reminiscent of a traditional Crash game than Titans.

    The platforming incorporates the use of mutants (or    Running through a platformer with a smile on my face is really the least I can ask for in an unnecessary sequel to an underwhelming extension of the Crash franchise. Excluding the horrific backtracking and occasionally stiff combat, the game controls excellently and feels much more reminiscent of a traditional Crash game than Titans.

    The platforming incorporates the use of mutants (or titans) as a breath of fresh air. I'm actually surprised there was any platforming at all, considering how little was in the last one. As others have said, the cutscenes get a good laugh from the cute styles and incredible delivery from the voice cast, especially N. Brio.

    The open world aspect of the game felt strikingly similar to my personal favourite, Crash Twinsanity, which was a big plus. A lot of people complain that it's too easy. Yeah, it is. If you want a challenge, I highly recommend the Bonkers! mode which, while still not nearly as hard as the name might imply, does make the combat and boss speeds a lot faster and hence more difficult. You'll be using the dodge mechanic a lot, which is very satisfying to pull off.

    Overall, it's not perfect; it has it's issues. But if you're a Crash fan, you're sure to find something you like in this. Whether it be the witty jokes, the colourful cutscenes, the wacky soundtrack or even the gameplay of the mutants themselves. Give it a shot, and there's a good chance you won't regret it.    … Expand
  24. Petepems7905
    Jun 12, 2019
    7
    It is a fun game and I like it but.... Crash of the Titans is better because Mind Over Mutant has backtracking which is..... AWFUL AS HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but if the game didn't have backtracking it would be better than Titans but still a good game!
  25. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    8/10 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  26. xq_i5
    Dec 30, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبة جميلة ختمتها من ٢٠١٢ واتمنى ان اراها في ريميك بالمستقبل تقيمي لها كامل… Expand
  27. Xrayplayer
    Mar 23, 2021
    7
    It's better than crash of titans in almost every way...
    I said "almost" because it's a shame that this game has flaws that stops it for being one of the best crash games.
    But I'd see that this game has improved a lot from its predecessor the gameplay is more varied with more balanced switch between platforming and combat, the platforming is a lot better and the level design has improved it    It's better than crash of titans in almost every way...
    I said "almost" because it's a shame that this game has flaws that stops it for being one of the best crash games.
    But I'd see that this game has improved a lot from its predecessor the gameplay is more varied with more balanced switch between platforming and combat, the platforming is a lot better and the level design has improved it feels closer to the original games, you can store titans as un equipment and switch between crash and almost every titans at any time and the titans themselves have more use not just for combat for platforming and puzzles.
    And the cutscenes are great and hilarious dr n brio is awesome.
    The graphics and visuals are colorful with great environments, and the soundtrack is amazing it's very catchy.
    Unfortunately the character designs are still not that great and the story has a lot of wasted potential with some characters don't have much appearance and plot points just gave up halfway through the game, but the backtracking is the biggest issue in mind over mutants you will go back and forth between the some locations a lot and it will get very boring. And if those things ruined the game for a lot people I can understand. But the good things outweigh the bad things in my opinion.
    It's a good game and It didn't ruined the series as a lot of people say, it's suitable for combat and platforming fans.    … Expand
  28. Metaluke11110
    Jan 22, 2021
    6
    Questo gioco è bello per non essere crash,si divertente,almeno per i primi episodi,ma quando si oltrepassa il 5 o 6,il gameplay che non varia assolutamente mai diventa noiosissimo,pecca anche di originalità con gli oggetti da raccogliere,delle semplici sfere blu invece dei classici Frutti Wumpa,iconici della serie.In questo capitolo sono stati stravolti i design di tutti i personaggi,aQuesto gioco è bello per non essere crash,si divertente,almeno per i primi episodi,ma quando si oltrepassa il 5 o 6,il gameplay che non varia assolutamente mai diventa noiosissimo,pecca anche di originalità con gli oggetti da raccogliere,delle semplici sfere blu invece dei classici Frutti Wumpa,iconici della serie.In questo capitolo sono stati stravolti i design di tutti i personaggi,a partire da Of The Titans,anche se Mind Over Mutant è superiore per via degli intermezzi animati molto carini e doppiati anche abbastanza bene,e anche per una piccola varietà di boss.Mind Over Mutant offre un'ottima grafica per ps2,rispetto al capitolo precedente.Si meriterebbe una sufficienza strappata questo gioco,solo per gli intermezzi animati e la comicità abbastanza divertente,ma pecca davvero tanto di varietà di gameplay,un finto open world dove gli unici collezionabili sono i talismani e le sfere blu,sebbene può essere stato divertente impossessarci dei mostri almeno per le prime volte ma dopo diventa scocciante e noioso e frustrante,ripetitivo.Putroppo il gameplay platform,di raccogliere le casse e i wumpa sono stati completamente dimenticati in questo titolo.Io gli darei un 6 strappato.… Expand
  29. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 7, 2022
    0
    terrible game, it's not fun to play, you get lost easily because you don't have a compass or arrow marking the way so you have to keep looking, sometimes the screen is in 2d and you can't see where you have to jump
  30. CrashB_CR
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Es un juego muy entretenido de jugar, aunque no es como la trilogía es mejor que el Titans en muchos aspectos, también me agrado que intentaran un estilo de mundo abierto.
  31. phefre
    Jan 5, 2023
    7
    Esse jogo é a continuação do game crash of titans que tenta inovar e trazer uma nova historia que ainda é a mesma de sempre, ou quase, jogo conta com cenas ridículas ,e os quase todos mesmos personagem do jogo anterior acionando alguns novos, a jogabilidade multiplayer é obrigatória para a platina desse game, só que o multi play é muito bagunçado, pois a tela não é dividida, aEsse jogo é a continuação do game crash of titans que tenta inovar e trazer uma nova historia que ainda é a mesma de sempre, ou quase, jogo conta com cenas ridículas ,e os quase todos mesmos personagem do jogo anterior acionando alguns novos, a jogabilidade multiplayer é obrigatória para a platina desse game, só que o multi play é muito bagunçado, pois a tela não é dividida, a jogabilidade solo é muito melhor, a jogabilidade é boa e os gráficos também, me diverti com o game um pouco até ,mas acho que podiam continuar com fases ,em vez de um mundo aberto, uma coisa que pode ser ruim é o fato de muitas missões serem apenas viajar até algum certo ponto, voltar a algum certo ponto. se pudesse colocaria a nota 6.5… Expand

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#16 Best PS2 Game of 2008
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Cheat Code Central
    80
    A solid platformer. It's fun to play and addictive, and its charming spirit easily overcomes its numerous problems.
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  2. IGN
    69
    Crash Bandicoot: Mind Over Mutant is exactly like its predecessor: a mildly enjoyable platforming romp that's sure to satisfy younger players, but won't provide much that seasoned players haven't already experienced before.
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  3. GameZone
    70
    If you enjoyed Crash of the Titans, Crash: Mind Over Mutant is a slightly better game with improvements in critical areas such as controls, gameplay and storyline. Sadly, the camera almost ruins the whole package.
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