Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 854 Ratings

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  1. Paulox95
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Huge old school classic Crash game with new impovements and good end designs for the characters with new skins for Crash, Coco or Tawna.
  2. Arthurscali
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    Its amazing, but far of being perfect, the controls are Very coll except polar because its really difficult to control him, the levels até pretty cool but some levels are not hard but trolls, still being amazing game, the designs are pretty cool, and the characters are amzing,with a lot of other games easter eggs
  3. YikesCensorship
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    It's not bad. Fans of the classics & newcomers alike will enjoy it. The redesigns are great.
  4. Ginopino
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The best crash bandicoot game out there. Only music is not as good as the other crash games but apart from this is by far the best crash game. 10--/10
  5. JDW1993
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    The best Crash yet by far, and one of, if not the best platformers ever made.

    Looks and plays like a masterpiece-filled with tonnes of relatable content.

    10/10.
  6. DanTheMan1992
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing & we should all thank Toys For Bob for putting hard work on a fantastic Sequel like this & sure the game might not be perfect but it is still a challenging Platfromer so good luck to you 100% completionist's out there & the nerve of IGN to give this a 8 which is clearly a 9 or 10 in my opinion so guys i recommended this one big time if your a die hard Crash Bandicoot &This game is amazing & we should all thank Toys For Bob for putting hard work on a fantastic Sequel like this & sure the game might not be perfect but it is still a challenging Platfromer so good luck to you 100% completionist's out there & the nerve of IGN to give this a 8 which is clearly a 9 or 10 in my opinion so guys i recommended this one big time if your a die hard Crash Bandicoot & believe me the replay value of this title is worth it ^_^… Expand
  7. Amiri084
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Yay. At last after 22 years the next chapter of crash is came out and this the best crash i even played
  8. InstantOrange
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    For being a direct sequel to the original trilogy, this game definitely holds it's own and I feel can be considered just as good. The art-style heavily improves in comparison to the N-sane trilogy and the lighting system has gotten quite the upgrade thanks to using a new engine. The story could have been better but I wouldn't say it's lacking when taking the original trilogy intoFor being a direct sequel to the original trilogy, this game definitely holds it's own and I feel can be considered just as good. The art-style heavily improves in comparison to the N-sane trilogy and the lighting system has gotten quite the upgrade thanks to using a new engine. The story could have been better but I wouldn't say it's lacking when taking the original trilogy into consideration. Crash was never known for it's amazing storytelling but rather its difficult yet fun gameplay which this game does wonderfully. It's also one of the few games I can think of with a skin system that doesn't have any **** microtransactions tacked on (and from how it looks, would be hard to add on later like they did for the CTR remake)

    With all that being said, if you've played the original trilogy and have been looking for a new game to scratch that itch, this game will do just that. For anyone new to the series, I would say this is a competent game on its own (Though I would recommend playing the original trilogy first to see if you'd like the kind of gameplay Crash has to offer)    … Expand
  9. RyukoGC
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    Levels are a bit to long for my taste. This makes completing the game on 100% more tedious. But besides that everything is incredible.
  10. RohamRP
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This game is a love letter to fans the amount of references and easter eegs are crazy. The replayability of this game is amazing and it makes your 60$ worth it plus the visuals are breath taking its a mist buy for crash and platformer fan
  11. SternRitter
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Best Crash game since the original trilogy! New mask abilities and new playable characters are a blast! Still feels like crash most importantly! The franchise has a bright future!!!
  12. KainWithin
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    This is a great sequel to the original series. Of course I would like something in the style of Crash bandicoot Twinsanity, but nevertheless the fourth part of Crash is great in everything. Locations, enemies, visuals in general, new gameplay, everything is fine. Perhaps the complexity of the last two islands is off scale (:
  13. Greek_objektife
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Не знаю как бы сделали игру ноти доги,но Активижон постарались на славу,геймплей остался превычным,но благодоря маскам добавили новые фишки,плюс сделали игру на Unreal Engine 4,благодоря которому добились 60 фпс на PS4 Pro и Xbox One X,но игра выглядет отлично,Итог,лучший пладформер 2020 годаНе знаю как бы сделали игру ноти доги,но Активижон постарались на славу,геймплей остался превычным,но благодоря маскам добавили новые фишки,плюс сделали игру на Unreal Engine 4,благодоря которому добились 60 фпс на PS4 Pro и Xbox One X,но игра выглядет отлично,Итог,лучший пладформер 2020 года
  14. GAFERDUOR
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta crash bandicoot estoy muy feliz Estoy muy muy muy felicidad ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 100%… Expand
  15. rampardo
    Oct 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. un juego divertido, buenos gráficos muy Re jugable todo un reto lograr el 100% muy recomendado para fans y a quienes les gustan los video juegos de plataformas.… Expand
  16. Mydolord666
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Supieron muy bien innovar con esta nueva entrega manteniendo el viejo legado de los 3 primeros crash bandicoot, juegazo!
  17. Sundenator
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Its so much fun, I honestly havent been this exited for a game in years, and it truly delivers, fingers crossed for a Crash 5 in a near future. Toys for bob really nailed it with this title, hope they keep going with crash and hopefully there will be a Spyro sequell soon aswell. Cheers and thank you for expanding my childhood adventures!
  18. introusers
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    It’s impossible to describe how great it feels to have Crash Bandicoot back on the big screen - it feels like a real return to form from the original games. The game is severely difficult, but that’s part of the fun for me at least. I cannot stress to everyone that this game is worth every penny and more, especially if you love a good challenging platformer.
  19. Mauricrash
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Sin dudas después de varios años sin una entrega completamente nueva, Activision y Toys for Bob han sabido cómo rescatar la franquicia de Crash Bandicoot al estilo de la trilogía original. El juego ofrece horas de diversión, con el toque esencial de los niveles de plataforma que hacen a Crash especial. La dificultad que tiene es absolutamente retadora, todos los que jugaron los primerosSin dudas después de varios años sin una entrega completamente nueva, Activision y Toys for Bob han sabido cómo rescatar la franquicia de Crash Bandicoot al estilo de la trilogía original. El juego ofrece horas de diversión, con el toque esencial de los niveles de plataforma que hacen a Crash especial. La dificultad que tiene es absolutamente retadora, todos los que jugaron los primeros juegos de Crash valorarán cada uno de los niveles del juego.… Expand
  20. msparrow117
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    It's just the best Crash game since Warped. Innovative, but respecting the essence that we loved back in the day. For old fans and open to new public. Great design.
  21. holdfasthope87
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Perfect mix of old and new

    Wow, this has to be one of the best platformers ever made. It may never get the same accolades as a Mario game, but with its old school difficulty, this brought me back to my childhood in a way that modern nintendo games (with the exception of DK: Tropical Freeze) do not. At the same time, it smartly modernizes the crash bandicoot formula in a way that respects    Perfect mix of old and new

    Wow, this has to be one of the best platformers ever made. It may never get the same accolades as a Mario game, but with its old school difficulty, this brought me back to my childhood in a way that modern nintendo games (with the exception of DK: Tropical Freeze) do not. At the same time, it smartly modernizes the crash bandicoot formula in a way that respects the originals while still being innovative. There have been complaints of how secretive many of the crates are, and the lack of handholding, but for those who grew up in the NES era, where games didn’t apologize for being tough as nails, this will be a refreshing challenge in a sea of watered down mediocrity. One of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Also, heads up. Take your time exploring the levels before trying to get all the crates. Lots of tricky hidden ones.    … Expand
  22. FreedomFighters
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    I’m gonna start this review off with a bit of an anecdote: back in June of 2019, shortly after its release, I reviewed “Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled,” and in the final sentence of the review, I suggested that Activision, after two successful “Crash Bandicoot” remakes, try their hand at a new, wholly original “Crash Bandicoot” game. After all, while that game, along with the “CrashI’m gonna start this review off with a bit of an anecdote: back in June of 2019, shortly after its release, I reviewed “Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled,” and in the final sentence of the review, I suggested that Activision, after two successful “Crash Bandicoot” remakes, try their hand at a new, wholly original “Crash Bandicoot” game. After all, while that game, along with the “Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy,” were great titles, we hadn’t gotten an entirely original game in the franchise since 2008’s polarizing “Crash: Mind over Mutant.” Clearly, Activison’s studios knew what they were doing when it came to crafting faithful “Crash Bandicoot” titles, so I was more than ready to see what kind of new adventures they could take the orange marsupial in. Little did I think that just about a year later, they’d come forward and announce the next game, fittingly titled “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time!,” and let me just say, you’re damn right it is. The second entry in the series to bear the “Crash Bandicoot 4” name in some way (after 2001’s “Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex”), this game caught my eye as soon as the previews came out, and it was one I was very much looking forward to. And let me tell you, it’s every bit as glorious as I hoped it would be.
    “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time!” brings back the classic “Crash” gameplay, and does a marvelous job of translating it to a new generation. Crash’s movement feels fluid, the platforming elements are strong as usual, and this game certainly brings the challenge. Believe me when I say, no matter whether you go for everything in the game or not, this game is going to kick your ass in more ways than one. Fortunately, though, the challenge is welcome, and even if the game gets difficult, it’s not an unfair type of difficult: it’s a test, sure, but the challenge feels smart and the level design is so brilliant, you’ll feel rewarded when you get through the levels. The game also features plenty of new content to keep things fresh, chief among them being the new masks. These masks bring new powers to Crash that allows for great new ways of platforming, and they also help the creators get even more creative and exciting with the level design. Furthermore, the addition of new types of levels, like N. Verted levels and Flashback levels are great, as are the numerous gameplay styles brought to the forefront with new playable characters, like Tawna, Dingodile, and even Neo Cortex himself. All of these characters have their own charm to them, and are an absolute blast to play. Visually, the game is beautifully designed, the environments are wonderful to look at, and the game is bursting out of the screen with colors. Beyond how wild the gameplay goes, the visual design is equally as inventive. And while the story may not be the main focus of “Crash” games, I enjoy this game’s many callbacks to Crash’s previous adventures, and I think the characters and dialogue are charming and hilarious.
    I honestly can’t think of any negatives about the game that really detract from my enjoyment of it. Yes, the game is extremely challenging, but as I mentioned, it’s a welcoming challenge. It’s not packed with “fake difficulty,” it’s a game that’s smartly crafted and, as difficult as it can get, it feels rewarding when you do a great job.
    Overall, “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time!” is everything that I hoped it would be, and it’s exactly what “The Wrath of Cortex” should’ve been almost two decades ago. It’s the finest “Crash Bandicoot” game that I’ve played since “Crash Bandicoot: Warped!,” and it establishes that Crash is back and better than ever. It’s a beautiful, faithful, unforgettable adventure for the orange marsupial, and it makes me happy to see how excellent of a job Toys For Bob did with this game. It’s truly amazing, and beyond being one of the best games I’ve played this year, it’s far and away one of the best entries in this great series. I can’t wait to see where the series goes from here. Also, hey, Activision, so I’m thankful you answered my request for a new “Crash” game from the “Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled” review, and if you don’t mind, I have just one more plea for you guys. I don’t want to ask for too much, so I’ll make it quick, but…can “Spyro” be next?
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 “Fantastic”    … Expand
  23. AlecSamuel
    Oct 6, 2020
    9
    Crash Bandicoot 4 is almost everything I could want from a sequel to to a beloved childhood game. Must have been hard to fill the shoes of Naughty Dog, but I think Toys for Bob have pulled something truly spectacular.
  24. dash383535
    Oct 15, 2020
    8
    #DashReviews

    Release Date: 10/2/2020 Completed Game: 10/6/2020 Played Game Time: 50+ Hours Currently at 80% Completion Intro Crash Bandicoot 4 sets out to reestablish the old style of Crash games while throwing out the past 21 years of subpar attempts made by other studios after the original 3 games launched. Toys for Bob, the developers behind 2018’s Spyro: Reignited Trilogy    #DashReviews

    Release Date: 10/2/2020
    Completed Game: 10/6/2020
    Played Game Time: 50+ Hours
    Currently at 80% Completion

    Intro

    Crash Bandicoot 4 sets out to reestablish the old style of Crash games while throwing out the past 21 years of subpar attempts made by other studios after the original 3 games launched. Toys for Bob, the developers behind 2018’s Spyro: Reignited Trilogy and 2011’s Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure, try their hand at continuing Crash’s legacy in a way that feels like no other game came after the 3rd installment until now. Building off Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy was a must here but since that was made by Vicarious Visions, I was a bit worried that this game might falter in a few areas, and unfortunately it does.

    Story/World Building – 3/3

    If there is one area that this game excels in, it’s the amazing cartoony cut scenes. A fun story with great voice acting and entertaining visuals. Voice acting withing levels can get a bit grating if you have to repeat a level over and over but VA audio can be muted for such an occasion. For a more casual playthrough, the story makes the game all the more special even though you need to 100% the game to see every scene within the game. The story is not the primary focus but the cartoony nature of this game lends its way to an overall fun experience.

    Gameplay – 3/4

    Toys for Bob make this platformer worth the full 60 dollar price tag due to the amount of content within the game. Regular levels can be replayed inverted, special optional levels with different characters, videotapes to collect, and play through. So much replay value is bundled with this game that it will easily take you 50+ hours to 106% the game and see everything. This does lead to an issue where levels can feel a bit overstuffed. Special character sections can lead to some frustration like Tawna grappling hook not locking on to an object properly or Neo Cortex missing a platform due to weird hover physics. Crash plays like his normal self, just like in the original 3 games so no complaint about him. I love that this game has high replayability but levels that have boxes that are way too hidden or have too high of difficulty spikes to 100% clear can be annoying. N. Sane Trilogy had a pretty fair balance between fun and difficultly minus a few levels but Crash 4 is easily the hard game in the series, almost to an unfair degree in the later levels. It’s still a fun Crash game but most will have a struggle getting to 106% completion due to buggy special characters and high difficulty spikes.

    Technical – 2/3

    This game can be buggy at times like the aforementioned grappling hook but works most of the time when playing as Crash. The cartoony style is fully realized and makes this game look beautiful. Framerates can be an issue with some levels dropping it to as low as 20 FPS and inverted levels shooting up to 60 FPS due to minimal style filters applied to these levels. Music through is serviceable but nothing that reaches the heights of the first 3 games. Nothing too game-breaking but issues arise here and there.

    Verdict

    Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is a great first attempt for Toys for Bob. They almost stick the landing with great visuals, a fun story, and serviceable gameplay that almost reaches the heights of the originals. Difficult spikes and a few character glitches can be annoying and lead to some frustrating moments but if you’re willing to power through that, there is a lot of fun to be had.    … Expand
  25. LengroD
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. crash banicoot4 it abut time iz the amizng des iz th must hardest crash ja like d levels are fune relly good jam stel verking tovords the purfekt rellcs in d gaim ja llike d stroy the ale plaebol cerotos are amizng end fune overol ja vude you shude play crash bandicoot it s abut time aj soles 10… Expand
  26. flioh
    Oct 7, 2020
    9
    The game is everything a crash fan could have wanted with it's challenging levels, refurbished art style and overall great new additions to gameplay such as the masks, and new level designs.
    Boss fights are also at their prime in this game and done much better than any other crash game.
    Crash 4 looks absolutely stunning and every environment looks new and distinct from the others and    The game is everything a crash fan could have wanted with it's challenging levels, refurbished art style and overall great new additions to gameplay such as the masks, and new level designs.
    Boss fights are also at their prime in this game and done much better than any other crash game.

    Crash 4 looks absolutely stunning and every environment looks new and distinct from the others and will show set pieces that will have you in disbelief that this is a crash game. In the level offbeat many easter eggs and such can be seen on the rooftops and in the background, rewarding players with a keen eye.

    This game does come with a small handful of negatives such as the framerate chugging a bit on a base PS4, and some crates being almost impossible to find unless you spin every nook and cranny of the level or give up and google it.

    But other than that, this is personally the best platformer I have played within the past decade.    … Expand
  27. Duelz
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Gameplay - very elegant. The way it teaches you and evolves concepts you learn is some of the best game design I’ve seen.
    Pacing - I couldn’t put the game down always something fresh new and challenging!
    Controls - Feel very fluid yet precise. Crash feels so fun and exciting to control. Very satisfying to break boxes, jump and spin. Level Design - super detailed worlds jaw dropped me    Gameplay - very elegant. The way it teaches you and evolves concepts you learn is some of the best game design I’ve seen.
    Pacing - I couldn’t put the game down always something fresh new and challenging!
    Controls - Feel very fluid yet precise. Crash feels so fun and exciting to control. Very satisfying to break boxes, jump and spin.
    Level Design - super detailed worlds jaw dropped me hard. The atmosphere in each is some of the best I’ve seen.
    Story - loved the twists and turns very engaging Characters - Whacky and funny as ever

    Content - I WISH there were more levels, N.Verted is a cool concept but it’s from repeated levels.    … Expand
  28. Gamebro178
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, faithful to its predecessor and a worthy sequel. Beautiful level design, fun yet challenging gameplay, and a great story set directly after crash 3. What's not to love about this game?
  29. aduvall
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Awesome game! Definitely the most true to the trilogy since the trilogy itself. It's much closer in gameplay to crash 1 and 2 than 3 though, which isn't a bad thing.

    I'd probably give it a 10 if not for two things: 1. Hit boxes on crates during vehicle segments feel absurdly small. There are times where you hit a group of 4 head on and just straight up miss two or three. 2. Like 70% of    Awesome game! Definitely the most true to the trilogy since the trilogy itself. It's much closer in gameplay to crash 1 and 2 than 3 though, which isn't a bad thing.

    I'd probably give it a 10 if not for two things:

    1. Hit boxes on crates during vehicle segments feel absurdly small. There are times where you hit a group of 4 head on and just straight up miss two or three.

    2. Like 70% of levels have one or two absurdly well hidden boxes, meaning you're gonna end up with "n - 1" boxes a lot of the time during your first playthrough

    Otherwise excellent game and is honestly my favorite in the series    … Expand
  30. KubsoneQ
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The best game with this bandicoot ever
    I very like games with crash ant this greatest game.
    Sorry for my bad english
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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 95
  3. Negative: 0 out of 95
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jan 26, 2021
    70
    Toys for Bob's game is a welcome addition to the original trilogy, although you will hardly remember its levels or music. Crash Bandicoot 4 is two steps below the amazing Super Mario Odyssey and Yoshi’s Crafted World.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 18, 2020
    95
    I honestly did not expect such a stellar game. Crash Bandicoot 4 is breathtakingly beautiful, features an amazing soundtrack full of references to the original trilogy, offers tons of content, and thrilled me to bits with its brilliant level design. What’s more, it stayed true to its gameplay roots, while introducing loads of great new mechanics. For me it’s the game of the year. I salute you, Toys For Bob! [12/2020, p.58]
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Dec 18, 2020
    90
    Crash Bandicoot 4 is a worthy addition to the Crash legacy. It captures the spirit, fun, and challenge of the original games, and adds a lot more that genuinely makes the experience even better rather than simply padding out the gameplay. The game is certainly challenging and the levels could probably use a few more checkpoints, but the number in the game is truer to the spirit of the originals than modern gaming standards. A little perseverance will get you through the game, but it’s going to take a little work if you want to be a Crash completionist. Overall it’s a great platform game that perfectly blends the old and the new into a fun new experience.
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