Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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  1. saad2
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    finally the return of the legend crash after 20 years story was nice believe it or not it have twist the gameplay is what crash fans was waiting for new and fun this is the best crash game of all time
  2. AdemaFilth
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    Davvero un gran lavoro, per tutti i fan di Crash e non! Da non perdere assolutamente!
  3. Tornike11
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    0 points for this stunning game is absolutely ridiculous. I played Crash since PS1 with its trilogy and racing games, I'm amazed with the beauty of levels and satisfied with new gameplay and powers. Totally recommend this game.
  4. Metaluke11110
    Jan 22, 2021
    9
    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time è un gioco che risulta sfacciato e irriverente già dal suo titolo. Non solo si permette di ignorare e passare sopra gli ultimi 22 anni - schiaffandoci un bel 4 che lascia intendere il suo ruolo di sequel diretto -, ma lo fa con un sottotitolo che sembra schernire ulteriormente tutto ciò che è venuto prima di lui: It's About Time, Era ora.

    Questa è    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time è un gioco che risulta sfacciato e irriverente già dal suo titolo. Non solo si permette di ignorare e passare sopra gli ultimi 22 anni - schiaffandoci un bel 4 che lascia intendere il suo ruolo di sequel diretto -, ma lo fa con un sottotitolo che sembra schernire ulteriormente tutto ciò che è venuto prima di lui: It's About Time, Era ora.

    Questa è forse un'esclamazione che sarebbe meglio lasciare ai giocatori, tuttavia il prodotto confezionato da Toys for Bob è talmente convincente che gliela si può perdonare facilmente. D'altronde questo è il vero stile di Crash, colorato, pazzo e irriverente, tutti tratti che ritroviamo con piacere nel vero quarto capitolo canonico.    … Expand
  5. Solidwisdom
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    Its awesome that we finally get a proper crash sequel. This game was really fun but i have to lower it by 2 points because it’s downright frustrating at times , i died up to 200 times in some levels it was that hard. Takes alot of patience to play this game
    And collecting everything is way too hard it’s ridiculous. But as a massive crash fun since childhood this game was really good.    Its awesome that we finally get a proper crash sequel. This game was really fun but i have to lower it by 2 points because it’s downright frustrating at times , i died up to 200 times in some levels it was that hard. Takes alot of patience to play this game
    And collecting everything is way too hard it’s ridiculous. But as a massive crash fun since childhood this game was really good. Every level had good variety and looked different and crash controlled very smooth. Definitely recommend this game    … Expand
  6. BestiazPassata
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    Czerpie wszystko co najlepsze z poprzednich części i daje od siebie coś nowego
  7. Rawni
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    This game is great. Definitely the best from the series imo and I think toys for bob really understood how to make this game faithful to the original. The new game mechanics they introduced, such as the wall running and the 4 masks really took the fun to another level. They also introduced the different characters that you can play with which was definitely needed in a game like Crash 4.This game is great. Definitely the best from the series imo and I think toys for bob really understood how to make this game faithful to the original. The new game mechanics they introduced, such as the wall running and the 4 masks really took the fun to another level. They also introduced the different characters that you can play with which was definitely needed in a game like Crash 4. The story is also way more vibrant and they really made coco have a prominent role in the story, and the animations are beautiful as well. My only gripe with this game though is how hard it is to obtain the costumes/skins you can unlock. In a normal play through, I was only able to get 1 costume during it and I kinda wish i was able to get them more frequently… Expand
  8. cyanwoool
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Beautiful visuals, a fun challenge, great controls and creative and well designed levels makes this game one of, if not the best plataformer of all time. It feels bittersweet writing this as Toys for Bob became a Call of Duty support team but now that I have a metacritic account I want to recognize this game for the masterpiece it is.
  9. DaPhage
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Its genuinely fun. From the gameplay to the characters to the graphics everything is just so joyful.
  10. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 18, 2021
    10
    Триумфальное возвращение crash bandicoot. Игра стала мультяшней, но хардкорно - жопоразрывающей. Старая школа вернулась. Слава Крэшу, что не ввели в игру донатной помойки, а все скины даются за прохождение.
  11. Fernando-Mate
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Seloko, bom demais, dificuldade tão insana que nem o Kallil passava, platina até bem exagerada, mas quanto mais tempo de jogo melhor, personagens lindos tem nem comparação, os inimigos bah pika demais, me lembrou crash twinsanity incrível
  12. Patedus
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    This game is perfectly reminiscent of the original trilogy and is one of the best games to come out of 2020. Its perfectly challenging level design along with its variety of power-up mechanics keep the gameplay interesting and engaging as hell.
  13. grimreapersims
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
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  14. Darkzero94
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Pretty much a perfect follow up to the excellent Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped! The story is good, some plot twists here and there (wont spoil) the character animations looks incredible and the new art style fits crash and the rest of the cast, at first i thought it was a bold move of them by changing the art but it grew on me i almost gave it a ten but some levels felt sadistic and the amountPretty much a perfect follow up to the excellent Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped! The story is good, some plot twists here and there (wont spoil) the character animations looks incredible and the new art style fits crash and the rest of the cast, at first i thought it was a bold move of them by changing the art but it grew on me i almost gave it a ten but some levels felt sadistic and the amount of crates you need to break in some levels for completion purposes felt ridiculous asides from that its incredible if youre a fan of crash or platformers in general you should give Crash 4 a try BUY IT!!… Expand
  15. realjaytheboom
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Crash Bandicoot 4 It’s About Time: Awesome story I was already planning on reviewing this but the main man himself requested a review for it so I had to do it and here it is Captain hope you like it. So in Crash 4 It’s About Time you play as Crash,Coco, Tawna or Dingodile with the main 3 trying to stop Cortex and N Trophy again and with Dingodile he’s getting revenge for the minions thatCrash Bandicoot 4 It’s About Time: Awesome story I was already planning on reviewing this but the main man himself requested a review for it so I had to do it and here it is Captain hope you like it. So in Crash 4 It’s About Time you play as Crash,Coco, Tawna or Dingodile with the main 3 trying to stop Cortex and N Trophy again and with Dingodile he’s getting revenge for the minions that burned down his restaurant. The game looks stunning the game runs at a great 60fps with a little bit of frame drops every once and a while. The colors look outstanding even in the new Inverted levels where say you have already beaten a stage you can go back into them with a new gimmick like spinning to get color back, it’s all topped off with amazing music and great level design that takes full advantage of everyone’s move sets. Crash feels amazing to control either with the analog stick or the d pad but it’s kind of **** when you slip off a edge and you lose your chance to grab the new flashback tapes where it’s a serious test of patience you have to hop on boxes and make sure not to die some of them are unforgiving. Tawna is a new playable character and she controls alright she has a grappling hook that can get boxes from a far but it would be better if there was a lock on feature. You can also control Dingodile how can hover in the air for a few seconds and can suck up boxes and spit them back out, it’s like the Poltergust 3000 from Luigi’s Mansion but again does not have a aim reticule. You can also play as Cortex who uses his gun for a short hover and turns enemies into platforms. The new feature are the new Quantum Masks, they are some good fun Lani-Loli slows you to shift through dimensions and get new platforms, Akano allows your spin attack to hover in the air while your jumping, Kupuna-Wa allows for you to stop slow down time for precise platforming, and Ika Ika allows for you to flip gravity. So the masks are really fun to use. But my favorite part is how they used the Wumpa Fruit and Gems, they got rid of lives in this game so you can die as many times as you want but they have added 6 Gems to each level including the Inverted levels 12 gems per stage. Wumpa Fruit can easily nab you 3 gems by filling the meter, there is obviously one by getting every box in the stage and there is a secret one in each stage as well but for the biggest pain you can’t die more than 3 times in a single stage. That turns this game into a completion nightmare. Overall this is the best Crash game we’ve gotten it’s so much fun and I highly recommend oh pick this up right now. Ranking Masterpiece.… Expand
  16. marlonomar22
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Me gustó mucho. Como un fan de Crash Bandicoot, puedo decir con certeza que esta cuarta entrega(oficialmente) cumplió mis expectativas. Funcionaron totalmente los niveles en los que puedes controlar a otros personajes que no sean Crash o Coco. Los niveles de flashback son muy nostálgicos y dan la mayor satisfacción a un fan de Crash Bandicoot: romper todas las cajas en un nivel. A pesar deMe gustó mucho. Como un fan de Crash Bandicoot, puedo decir con certeza que esta cuarta entrega(oficialmente) cumplió mis expectativas. Funcionaron totalmente los niveles en los que puedes controlar a otros personajes que no sean Crash o Coco. Los niveles de flashback son muy nostálgicos y dan la mayor satisfacción a un fan de Crash Bandicoot: romper todas las cajas en un nivel. A pesar de que el juego es caricaturesco o infantil, tiene un público adulto, por el simple hecho de ser Crash Bandicoot y cuándo fue lanzado este. Es por ello que se agradece que tenga una historia que justifique las aventuras de Crash y cómo se desarrolla la lucha contra N. Trophy y Neo Cortex. Presenta mecánicas ya conocidas en las entregas anteriores e introducen las máscaras cuánticas para darle un toque de frescura a la franquicia y a la jugabilidad. Después de jugar casi todos los juegos de la franquicia, considero que este juego es el más difícil de todos. Por esta razón, se agradece que hayan dos modos de juego: una con vidas ilimitadas, y otra con vidas limitadas(lo clásico). Esto ayuda a que nuevos jugadores no se estresen si les parece muy difícil el juego en un principio y ya no lo vuelvan a jugar.
    La razón por la cuál no le doy una puntuación perfecta es por la banda sonora y por la ausencia de jefes(bosses) distintivos de la franquicia. No me malinterpreten, la banda sonora es increíble, e incluso es gratis; sin embargo, en el juego se escuchan muy bajo y no se logra disfrutar como se debería a comparación de las anteriores entregas. Adicionalmente, los niveles de Bonus tienen la misma canción para todos los niveles, cuando en las entregas anteriores cada tipo de nivel tenía una melodía característica. Luego, considero que hubiera sido genial que incluyan a un par de jefes queridos en el juego como Papu Papu, Ripper Roo, Tiny, etc.(incluso hubieran cambiado a Louise por Ripper Roo por la aparición de la melodía en uno de estos niveles) para coronar este maravilloso juego.
    En suma, el juego no defrauda, contiene la esencia de los anteriores juegos e introduce otras nuevas mecánicas, en especial el uso de las máscaras cuánticas, lo cuál les funcionó a la perfección.    … Expand
  17. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  18. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 17, 2022
    6
    A decent attempt to bring Crash Bandicoot back for another adventure.
    Unfortunately though, the game plays just like the older games, it's outdated and has some rough edges regarding the gameplay.
    It's not bad by any means, infact it's quite enjoyable, and there are some additional new gameplay mechanics, but it does nothing new, and nothing about it is special. The Quantum Masks are    A decent attempt to bring Crash Bandicoot back for another adventure.
    Unfortunately though, the game plays just like the older games, it's outdated and has some rough edges regarding the gameplay.

    It's not bad by any means, infact it's quite enjoyable, and there are some additional new gameplay mechanics, but it does nothing new, and nothing about it is special.

    The Quantum Masks are very creative, each one of them has its own unique ability, and they're very fun to use.

    The multiple playable characters are all great, Tawna is by far the best character, she has the best levels, her moveset is very smooth and her tools are well implemented. Dingodile is fun aswell, being able to shoot things and fly feels good.

    Most levels are fine, but some of them are just straight up frustrating, mechanics not working correctly, movement being clunky, weird hitboxes and just overall unfair.

    The boss fights are... whatever, some of them are lame while others are artificially difficult, what a letdown.

    And finally I just want to talk a little bit about the new art style, long story short, it's ugly, the animations are awkward, and most characters look off (there are some exceptions though, personally I think the new Tawna looks fantastic and pretty badass).

    This one is a weird case, I like Crash Bandicoot, but the gameplay was cool many years ago, now it's just not on par with other modern platformers, it feels and plays the same after all these years.

    Also, no split-screen couch co-op? No actual multiplayer? Really?
    Well, that was disappointing.

    Final Rating: "Decent" ~ 6/10.    … Expand
  19. Lopes12
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
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  20. MoniWhite
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Fun and chilled out, feels good to play, infinite lives is a great addition
  21. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    9
    Изи платина - думал я. Еще никогда я так не ошибался))) Если серьезно - то очень достойный платформер.
  22. MaxieZeus
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    First and foremost, the level design in Crash Bandicoot 4 is a true testament to the creativity and dedication of the developers. Each level is a visual feast, filled with vibrant colors, intricate details, and a charming cartoony aesthetic that stays true to the franchise's roots. From lush jungles to futuristic cities, the environments are varied and engaging, offering a delightfulFirst and foremost, the level design in Crash Bandicoot 4 is a true testament to the creativity and dedication of the developers. Each level is a visual feast, filled with vibrant colors, intricate details, and a charming cartoony aesthetic that stays true to the franchise's roots. From lush jungles to futuristic cities, the environments are varied and engaging, offering a delightful platforming experience. Moreover, the levels are thoughtfully crafted to strike a balance between accessibility for newcomers and a challenge for seasoned Crash Bandicoot veterans.

    The gameplay improvements in Crash Bandicoot 4 are evident from the moment you take control of Crash or Coco. The controls feel tighter and more responsive, making the platforming sections smoother and more enjoyable. The introduction of new abilities, such as wall-running and time-bending mechanics, adds depth and creativity to the gameplay. These abilities are integrated seamlessly into the level design, allowing for engaging and dynamic platforming sequences that keep players on their toes.

    One of the standout features of Crash Bandicoot 4 is the inclusion of multiple playable characters. In addition to Crash and Coco, players get to take on the roles of Neo Cortex, Dingodile, and Tawna, each with their own unique playstyles. This diversity not only adds gameplay variety but also provides additional depth to the story, as players get to see the events from different perspectives. The ability to switch between characters breathes new life into the gameplay, making the overall experience more enjoyable and replayable.

    However, one area where Crash Bandicoot 4 stumbles is the difficulty of collecting relics and gems. While challenging gameplay has always been a hallmark of the series, the demands in this installment seem disproportionately high, especially when compared to the first trilogy. Obtaining relics, which require beating levels within tight time limits, can be particularly frustrating and may deter some players from attempting to achieve 100% completion.

    Similarly, collecting gems often proves to be an arduous task. Some levels are designed with precision and patience in mind, requiring players to execute near-perfect runs to secure all the gems. This level of difficulty can be alienating to more casual players, who may find the task daunting and unrewarding. Striking a better balance between challenging and accessible collectibles would have made the game more enjoyable for a wider audience.

    Despite the challenging collectibles, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time remains a joyous celebration of the beloved franchise. The great level design, improved gameplay mechanics, and diverse cast of characters contribute to a fresh and entertaining experience that pays homage to the original trilogy. Fans of Crash Bandicoot will find themselves delighted by this nostalgic journey, and newcomers to the series will discover a thrilling platforming adventure that stands strong on its own merits.    … Expand
  23. Alexandre647
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    G.I.T .. G.0.0.D!


    Thank God I didn't care about these metacritic reviews by casual players who can't face challenging games, and keep crying like babies when the game doesn't grab by their hands and do everything for them.

    "OMG, This game is so unfair, is so difficult, I can't get through it. Please give us an easy difficult mode. I'm rage quitting .... Boo hoooooo!"
  24. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  25. ayrten
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Crash from this version doesn't have that fancy look like in older, even when they have less polygons.
    Game misses that looks that previous version hade, I mean level design and colors.
    And the game is crazy hard from beginning. I've loose more than 30 lives on a second level. That is sucks. Stick to remastered trilogy. Way better and gives more fun. Sorry Activision but im not sorry. Well    Crash from this version doesn't have that fancy look like in older, even when they have less polygons.
    Game misses that looks that previous version hade, I mean level design and colors.
    And the game is crazy hard from beginning. I've loose more than 30 lives on a second level. That is sucks. Stick to remastered trilogy. Way better and gives more fun. Sorry Activision but im not sorry. Well deserved 0/10.    … Expand
  26. JPhardboiled
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    Solid game, weak music, it'll give you blisters on your fingers! Fun but hard
  27. B-Bog
    Aug 30, 2023
    4
    This was my second attempt to get into Crash after the N.Sane trilogy and the series just does NOT gel with me, even with the new modern mode with checkpoints, apart from which, the game feels insanely archaic. Controls and physics just feel off, the double jump is one of the clunkiest I have ever encountered in any video game, and the fact that Crash cannot hold on to ledges never managedThis was my second attempt to get into Crash after the N.Sane trilogy and the series just does NOT gel with me, even with the new modern mode with checkpoints, apart from which, the game feels insanely archaic. Controls and physics just feel off, the double jump is one of the clunkiest I have ever encountered in any video game, and the fact that Crash cannot hold on to ledges never managed to quite sink into my brain because it has been a standard not only for platformers, but video games in general for literally DECADES. The locked camera makes it very hard to correctly appraise distances and positions when you're going into or out of the screen. All of this maybe could've been fine if the level design was a little more forgiving, but every level is just one long series of frustrating traps designed to immediately kill you, many of which require trial-and-error to even get a sense of what's going on. Look towards the king of platformers, Mario, on how to do this better: In every level, a mechanic is first introduced in its most basic form and without severe repercussions, then it is GRADUALLY expanded upon and made more challenging throughout the level. Whereas Crash just says: FU, it's sink or swim right from the get-go. Not fun.

    The game certainly looks good, but could've definitely used more clarity in its visual design because sometimes you can't even accurately make out hazards until it is too late.

    Music and sound are OK I guess. Story doesn't matter at all, it is fourth-grader s**t and I soon started skipping through all of it. Once again, take a hint from Mario: It's OK not to have a super-deep story in a platformer, but if you don't, then don't interrupt the game with dumb*ss superfluous cutscenes all the time.    … Expand
  28. I3L1NK
    Jun 28, 2023
    2
    This game is very repetitive compared to the previous games. If you haven't played n. sane trilogy, then go play it instead.
  29. galanteo94
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Un clásico de la PS4, se seguirá hablando mucho de este juego dentro de unos años
  30. AntiMXT
    May 2, 2022
    7
    It's another Crash game although this time it sacrifices fun for artificial elongation through repetition. No longer is it about making it through difficult passages by the skin of your teeth and feeling a sense of accomplishment instead it's memorizing long sections that are taught to you through death and frustration. If level completion is based on perfection you'd want to make sureIt's another Crash game although this time it sacrifices fun for artificial elongation through repetition. No longer is it about making it through difficult passages by the skin of your teeth and feeling a sense of accomplishment instead it's memorizing long sections that are taught to you through death and frustration. If level completion is based on perfection you'd want to make sure your controls and hit-box mechanics are spot-on, sadly they are not.… Expand
  31. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  32. JayWarped
    Jul 18, 2021
    6
    Very mixed bag with moments of brilliance.

    - Gameplay: It's serviceable, level design is decent. Crate placement is poor. They are often hidden out of view for no reason or have poor visibility and this hinders completion, but the generous use of hidden pathways is welcome. Puzzles are often overtuned for 'perfection' which will require the player's suicide often if they miss    Very mixed bag with moments of brilliance.

    - Gameplay: It's serviceable, level design is decent. Crate placement is poor. They are often hidden out of view for no reason or have poor visibility and this hinders completion, but the generous use of hidden pathways is welcome.

    Puzzles are often overtuned for 'perfection' which will require the player's suicide often if they miss something for completion, which combined with the unfamiliar quantum mask mechanics does slow the pacing to a crawl very often. Movement is okay. Crash is heavy and slide jumping doesn't provide extra speed like the originals, but gravity is spot-on (and crates don't slide past Crash's body when they should break, which is nice).

    Sound design: The game's strongest aspect if I'm honest. Best in class (especially those armored crate shattering sounds...) The SFX are grade-A, but the music is not. Very forgettable tunes this time around.

    - Story: The plot and premise are very strong which I think sets an unrealistic precedent for Toys for Bob who are very new to Crash, when tasked with writing the Bandicoot's next adventure.

    It takes a while to get going but it's fine for a story to be a late bloomer. The climax of the game is handled beautifully I think, with absolutely absurd setpieces and level designs popping up, and the return to normalcy and nostalgia at the end to reign in all the insanity was masterful and shows great restraint. Excellent structure.

    The character writing is very poor, however. If you bought this game expecting Crash Bandicoot's usual comedic edge, you will be sorely dissappointed. This game is not funny. In fact, the characters are dry and morose. Everyone acts distant towards Crash who should be the star of the show. He ends up feeling more like a leper. Coco doesn't entertain her brother's antics and prefers to be above them, and she doesn't laugh at his jokes. They don't have the same bond as before. Tawna and Crash aren't shown to have a bond either and i think this was even MORE important to highlight as their first new adventure. He's just left in his own little box, and is ignored by everyone except Cortex, who he hugs near the end... which he has good reason for doing, honestly it's very sad.

    Fans will notice just how many villains are missing in this adventure, mainly Tiny who was present in the Timetwister during Crash 3, and his absence is felt in every cutscene as we see Dingodile roam freely. Many will also cite Uka Uka's disappearance early in the story as a negative, but I think it's pivotal in keeping Cortex and N. Tropy's performances front and center, and their motivations pure, and they do not disappoint. Dingodile doesn't either.

    However there are quite a few things about this new Tawna that do, and I must address them more because the game simply doesn't...
    This was a golden opportunity to establish how disenfranchised Tawna is as a character, and the story doesn't address her lack of screentime with the cast prior. It treats her like she was always there and... most fans know she wasn't. Tawna wasn't always there. We don't 'know' who Tawna is, actually and never have. It's very tonedeaf. Here however, she's stubborn, brooding, and realistic looking. She feels very foreign, at the beginning, and STILL feels very foreign at the end, which I don't think was the intended effect. This character internalizes the rejection and shame that Tawna from before should, and I think that shows history there, but she's clearly NOT the Tawna from before, and it doesn't feel appropriate here. This doesn't 'feel' like Tawna, and her performance wasn't terribly likable either.

    This game is an easy 8 or 9 out of 10, were it not for the shortcomings with the cast and puzzles, but I think it's solid for Toys for Bob's first attempt.    … Expand
  33. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Difícil hasta decir basta, la versión de ps5 mejoraría en pulido visual y rendimiento.
  34. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
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  35. inmycontrol
    Oct 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've reached 100% now, so I'll provide you with two perspectives in this review.

    1. Playing for fun or just willing to unveil the story?

    If you're a casual player, you can have lots of fun with Crash 4. Indeed, people tend to say that Crash 4 is way too hard, but that's not exactly the case here. Will you die several times? Yes, but there's a game mode in which you just don't lose lives (the game is literally the same). Also, you learn with your failures, Crash 4 is all about learning the patterns. If you die multiple times, they give you an Aku Aku (so you can absorb +1 damage), and they make the next checkpoint closer. So even if you die 20 times, you'll finish the stages no matter what. Also the story is super fun, characters are very charismatic, especially Neo Cortex. Long story short, you can have lots of fun and even collect some fancy skins along the way.

    2. Looking for some fun and challenge?

    Well, if just like me you like to explore the game and potentially try to snatch all achievements (e.g. platinum trophy), please be prepared to spend several weeks or even months with this one. Don't get me wrong, I've been enjoying it!

    Trying to achieve 100% is the only way to have the "FULL CRASH EXPERIENCE". You'll understand everything behind the level designs, and this made me have even more respect towards the game creators. You'll learn that there's always an easy way to avoid dangers in each level (with exception of the polar bear levels which are terribly designed, sorry I had to say that). The first time I finished Cortex Castle, I died around 40 times, but after replaying the level I noticed it was all about patterns, and I managed to finish this one without dying a single time.

    I love the game and I do hope they make a Crash 5, but there are two things that I really dislike in this game. First and foremost, the time relics. I love the trophies in which you have to collect everything and avoid deaths, that's challenging, but you can take your time to think about your next step (in most cases). But time relics are done for speed-runners and that's a pity that I am now blocked at 85% trophies, as the platinum relics are simply way too steep. Achieving all the gold relics would be a fair challenging trophy, but platinum?! That's really unnecessary and made it impossible for most people to achieve this milestone.

    Second thing that I don't like, is that the hardest part of some levels takes place exactly when you're close to the end. So you're playing a level for 10+ minutes, and you die in a very stupid way because you're way too nervous, and then you have to restart (if you're aiming to get N. Sanely Perfect Relic).

    Other than that, as I've mentioned above, I finished the game 100% (all gems, all inverted gems, all Cortex tapes, all colored gems, perfect relics), but the game is not over yet. To fully "finish" the game, one needs to achieve 106%, but in order to achieve this milestone, I would still need to get all the platinum time relics, and I am not sure if I should spend another month to get it (and there's no certainty that I'll really get it, even if I put time and effort).    … Expand
  36. Jattaman
    Sep 30, 2022
    8
    Bellissimo quarto capitolo della serie.
    Mantiene le dinamiche e lo stile grafico originali migliorandole e rendendole più moderne e al passo coi tempi.
    Longevità buona grazie al buon numero di livelli e a un livello di sfida appagante.
  37. Davidnotavailab
    Jul 1, 2023
    6
    I dont get how anybody likes this so much yeah it has some fun stuff to it but its not at all like classic crash games takes everything that made those games good and throws it into the trash can making it one of the most generic and boring platformers i ve played in a while wow
  38. p1nkhouse
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Usually not a fan of platformers, but this game has been incredibly fun with a large variety of levels!
  39. KarakMan
    Feb 28, 2022
    7
    Great game, but it's difficult and I couldn't finish it, because I died 40 times at the first boss.
  40. 21dputnam
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    Don't get me wrong, I loved the game as a casual runner. But a when you decide to get the optional routes, which is the path of every single Crash game. It's the worst to complete. I think Toys For Bobs would have the more time and money if they:

    1. Remove the N. Verted stages so that you'll won't have to replay the entire game again, but with a different art style and a mirror mode.    Don't get me wrong, I loved the game as a casual runner. But a when you decide to get the optional routes, which is the path of every single Crash game. It's the worst to complete. I think Toys For Bobs would have the more time and money if they:

    1. Remove the N. Verted stages so that you'll won't have to replay the entire game again, but with a different art style and a mirror mode.

    2. The Second half of the alternate character stages so that you won't retread the same level you did over 20 minutes ago.

    3. Remove the Three Lives or Less Gem to save you another level replay.

    4. The Flashback tapes because of it's higher difficulty.

    5. The N. Sanely Relics because the levels aren't made for this relic.    … Expand
  41. C0QUINH0
    May 5, 2022
    7
    “Crash bandicoot 4 is a ok game.

    +
    • The game has good graphics.
    • The history is very good.
    • You can play with villains!

    -
    • The game is VERY hard.
    • The futuristic world is very bad and simple.
    • The game is EXPENSIVE!!!
  42. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    7
    The game itself is well made but the difficulty can get really frustrating sometimes. I never actually finished it.
  43. steviedmcd
    May 19, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a good game, presentation + graphics is fantastic.

    The gem and relic hunting is kinda ruined now due to the extreme difficulty but if this game is completed normally it’s still good! The music isn’t as good as past games; but there are some tracks like the snow levels which are still fantastic!

    On the plus side the Bosses are better than ever before, It would be one of the funniest crash games you’ve played and prettiest you’ve seen too!

    Warning though, some parts are not for young children with swearing from the playable character dingodile haha    … Expand
  44. Aleksii04
    May 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all...

    + Bold and brave move to take on the naughty dog boots and continue from legendary trilogy of crash games. Did toys for bob succeed? Yes and no. Great way to continue with the top level villains in the crash series from the start and bringing new things on the table with different playable characters (like in spyro 3) grinding rails (ratchet and clank) and new masks that brings new dimension to gameplay.

    - Difficulty goes from the start of the game hard! Building from hard to very hard through the game.
    I like to complete everything in a game if i like it but in crash 4 its impossible. Perfect relics challenge should be something extra for very skillfull players to test their skills and gold relic should be enough good time and not to force go all the way. Naughty dog did bonus levels feel very chill and fun brake from hectic level but in this game they are very hard puzzles...

    Very good crash game nonetheless of its flaws! Good momentum on levels and very good music fitting to crash game. if it wasnt for the repetition on levels and crazy 106% requiments this review would be even higher.    … Expand
  45. SomeGamerRequal
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    The old platform game is making a comeback. level designs return of characters known from previous parts very cool mechanics of various masks, in my opinion, if you are a fan of platform games, you should play.
  46. RAILANDERSON
    May 27, 2022
    9
    Senti a mesma alegria ao jogar esse crash, que senti quando jogava a trilogia no ps1, Ele está a altura da trilogia clássica, pra mim ele é melhor inclusive que os 2 primeiros dessa trilogia, Tem gráficos incríveis, fases divertidas, e uma historinha bacana, é oque todo fã de crash gostaria de ter visto ao longo dos anos em que recebeu jogos medianos, só não considero esse jogo uma obraSenti a mesma alegria ao jogar esse crash, que senti quando jogava a trilogia no ps1, Ele está a altura da trilogia clássica, pra mim ele é melhor inclusive que os 2 primeiros dessa trilogia, Tem gráficos incríveis, fases divertidas, e uma historinha bacana, é oque todo fã de crash gostaria de ter visto ao longo dos anos em que recebeu jogos medianos, só não considero esse jogo uma obra prima perfeita pq a penúltima fase é um porre, desnecessariamente difícil, principalmente se comparada com o resto do game. mas nada que estrague a experiencia, que vai ser sempre muito divertida.… Expand
  47. RoTerN
    Jul 7, 2022
    5
    Really toxic game. Its very colorful ok nice visuals but why they make it evil difficult? They lost the fun part of the game.. U need to put a lots of effort to just finish the stages later on in the game. If u want to take all gems and the runs u must spit real blood on gamepad. Realy why?? For what reason? I am very disappointed......
  48. Mychaelwo
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    O game é inferior aos da trilogia original, gameplays com personagens alternativos um tanto quanto não interessantes, escolha artística e cenários pouco inspirados, mas a diversão das plataformas continua igual, nota 8.
  49. mrknt
    Jul 26, 2022
    8
    Well I expect something trash beacuse toys for bob is in development. But really this game is good comeback for main crash series( crash, crash 2 cortex strikes back, crash 3 time warped). But leves are more difficult than ever. My hands sweats every damn minute. BUT I LOVE IT
  50. PabloEnver
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Es dificil creer que este juego tenga una nota tan "baja" en Metacritic. Es sin duda el mejor Crash plataformero que se ha hecho hasta la fecha. El diseñ artístico es impecable, la música es crash 100%, y es considerablemente mas largo que los clásicos de PS1. Eso si, prepárate porque es un juego DIFÍCIL. Solo la historia no es excesivamente complicada, aunque morirás decenas de vecesEs dificil creer que este juego tenga una nota tan "baja" en Metacritic. Es sin duda el mejor Crash plataformero que se ha hecho hasta la fecha. El diseñ artístico es impecable, la música es crash 100%, y es considerablemente mas largo que los clásicos de PS1. Eso si, prepárate porque es un juego DIFÍCIL. Solo la historia no es excesivamente complicada, aunque morirás decenas de veces igualmente, excepto los ultimos niveles que son bastante chungos. Pero si eres de los que quieren completarlo al 100% (106%, de hecho), vas a sufrir y a sudar la gota gorda. Completarlo entero todo es mas dificil que ningun otro juego que haya jugado en toda mi vida. Admito que hubiera sido mucho mas interesante reducir algo la dificultad, incluso hacer los niveles la mitad de largos pero hacer el doble de ellos, pero aun asi, el juego tremendo.

    En terminos generales, es un juegazo, se mire por donde se mire.    … Expand
  51. theamateur
    Oct 15, 2022
    6
    Crash Bandicoot 4 was a thank-you to both retro and newer fans alike. The amount of content it shows for those who care to look for it is something I wish we saw more in video games. My issues with Crash however stopped me from seeing the game as the energetic, yet simple adventure that others seemed to view it as. In an attempt to play it safe and provide a formulaic yet definitive crashCrash Bandicoot 4 was a thank-you to both retro and newer fans alike. The amount of content it shows for those who care to look for it is something I wish we saw more in video games. My issues with Crash however stopped me from seeing the game as the energetic, yet simple adventure that others seemed to view it as. In an attempt to play it safe and provide a formulaic yet definitive crash experience for all to enjoy, it failed to grab me at any moment with its stages or story.
    Although pretty, levels rarely ever contain something to genuinely impress me. More than anything it can feel like an obstacle course that's gratifying in small doses but generally either frustrates me or made me feel nothing. As I pushed through the story hoping for an instance I can experience some classic video game enjoyment but the moment never came. The levels' low connection to the story made the problem of the game feeling like a checklist more apparent, which would be ok if the experience was more rewarding.
    Overall, not for me. The game no doubt had effort and love put in with good intentions but its hassle-like gameplay and low reward for input made me put it down after hours of trying to grab its hook.    … Expand
  52. PacoBN23
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Lo abandoné porque no creo que esté a la altura de la trilogía original. Si bien es cierto que el esfuerzo y dedicación del equipo de desarrollo se nota y se agradece, el juego es demasiado complicado e injusto, destacando algunos niveles que por culpa de las nuevas máscaras se hace muy frustrante.
  53. 3ls0ul
    Mar 12, 2023
    8
    Es un buen juego, tiene sus altos y sus bajos pero sin dudas puedo decir que es un digno sucesor de la trilogía crash bandicoot.
  54. Takami
    Nov 4, 2022
    2
    If just graphics in game is fine for you than this is the game. I love all platformers. I really do. Except this one. The inputs do not function 100% for long levels that want you to pinpoit jumps. And if you miss there is a long way to go again.

    The Aku-Aku is more or less just a beauty mark. If you miss a jump it is no help at all. You can find some passages that are more about luck and    If just graphics in game is fine for you than this is the game. I love all platformers. I really do. Except this one. The inputs do not function 100% for long levels that want you to pinpoit jumps. And if you miss there is a long way to go again.

    The Aku-Aku is more or less just a beauty mark. If you miss a jump it is no help at all. You can find some passages that are more about luck and trial and error than skill.

    I don't know what Toys For Bob was thinking, but most probably they wanted to torture us. The levels are too long. The og trilogy levels were up to 5 mins max to beat. In here it can be 15 to 20 min easy - for regular level not the harder ones at the end.

    Parents, if you have fond memories of the OG trilogy and want your kids to have fun with Crash... don't buy this game. For the sanity of the next generation. And your own. I like to think of mysel as fairly patient person and yet this game had me raging. In the end if you like bashing your head against a wall and hope to win go for it.    … Expand
  55. Cruhi
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    es un videojuego para los mas amantes del genero de plataformas, el diseño de nivel es uno de los mejores que he visto en un videojugo de plataformas actual, tiene las suficientes adiciones como los nuevos personajes jugables, las mascaras cuanticas y demas, el ost puede ser catalogado como una obra maestra en la continuidad musical de la franquicia con melodias que me han marcado hastaes un videojuego para los mas amantes del genero de plataformas, el diseño de nivel es uno de los mejores que he visto en un videojugo de plataformas actual, tiene las suficientes adiciones como los nuevos personajes jugables, las mascaras cuanticas y demas, el ost puede ser catalogado como una obra maestra en la continuidad musical de la franquicia con melodias que me han marcado hasta dia de hoy, muy buen trabajo en ese sentido, graficamente se nota una mejora respecto a N sane trilogy mas alla de los diseños, mejoras en la iluminacion y efectos estilizados son una brutal mejora a lo visto anteriormente, contando con una de las animaciones caricaturescas mas impresionantes que he visto en un videojuego, todo esto con la posibilidad de jugar a 60 fps en consolas, he tenido fallos de programacion que si bien no son graves manchan un poco la experiencia de juego, es debatible si el contenido extra alarga artificialmente el juego pero eso no arruina lo dicho anteriormente, la historia a pesar de ser simple es mas entretenida y compleja respecto a anteriores juegos del intrepido marsupial naranja, Crash 4 puede catalogarse como uno de los mejores juegos de la franquicia si no el mejor, recomendado para jugadores con ansias de un gran desafio.… Expand
  56. Hkeitz323
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    - Looks incredible
    - Controls *almost* perfectly - Funny writing - Levels are very challenging, but mostly fair - Large amounts of re-playability - Fantastic fan service - Different playable characters Cons: - Game drags on a bit - Attempting to get all of the gems is **** due to antagonistic hidden gem placements, box placements, and the game punishing you for    Pros:
    - Looks incredible
    - Controls *almost* perfectly
    - Funny writing
    - Levels are very challenging, but mostly fair
    - Large amounts of re-playability
    - Fantastic fan service
    - Different playable characters

    Cons:
    - Game drags on a bit
    - Attempting to get all of the gems is **** due to antagonistic hidden gem placements, box placements, and the game punishing you for exploration (3 deaths or less gem) yet requiring you to explore the stages to find hidden gems and boxes
    - Cortex controls are very stiff and not fun
    - Occasional glitches can make the game more frustrating than it can be    … Expand
  57. Zetwoo
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    This game is just wonderful. It shows that Toys for Bob understands what made original Crash trilogy such a great series and they kept the soul of the series, expanding it quite naturally.
    The game is hard. I mean, it requires some skill from the player, but it is rewarding. Especially when you try to do a platinum trophy with that - you know, with each Time Trial and Perfect Run done,    This game is just wonderful. It shows that Toys for Bob understands what made original Crash trilogy such a great series and they kept the soul of the series, expanding it quite naturally.
    The game is hard. I mean, it requires some skill from the player, but it is rewarding. Especially when you try to do a platinum trophy with that - you know, with each Time Trial and Perfect Run done, that you worked for it and you earned it.
    It’s definitive 10 out of 10 for me and I hope, that they can manage such quality level in future games.    … Expand
  58. DevenTool
    Feb 26, 2023
    7
    This game is great for anyone that is looking for a challenging game. It is one of the most beautiful crash games ever. The problem with this is that most levels have hidden boxes and gems that will take ages to find in a singular level the only way to get them is wasting time looking at every single corner, every single spot. in every single levels and the only way to find them is byThis game is great for anyone that is looking for a challenging game. It is one of the most beautiful crash games ever. The problem with this is that most levels have hidden boxes and gems that will take ages to find in a singular level the only way to get them is wasting time looking at every single corner, every single spot. in every single levels and the only way to find them is by searching the internet, it makes levels with no hidden boxes feel one of the best levels. also most of the game is focused on 106% completion 90% of your time in this game will be to 100% levels. if you have anger issues or you dont like challeging games then dont buy it… Expand
  59. Linyratesgames
    May 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good game but very very very very very hard getting the plats is difficult color gems very good… Expand
  60. Hamooud
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    اللعبة اسطورية الى ابعد الحدود خصوصا هذا الجزء فهو يعتبر طفرة نوعية ورائعة فقد تنوعت المراجل والموسيقى الجميلة والمناظر الخلابة افضل ما في هذا الجزء هو الكم الهائل من التنوع لكن بعض السلبيات يجب تعديلها والسلبية الاكبر هي العدد الهائل والمهوول لعدد الصناديق في المراحل فقد اصبحت النهاية السرية شبه مستحيلة ارجو النظر في الامر وشكرا على اللعبة الاسطورية بعد 15 سنة على اخر جزء لكراشاللعبة اسطورية الى ابعد الحدود خصوصا هذا الجزء فهو يعتبر طفرة نوعية ورائعة فقد تنوعت المراجل والموسيقى الجميلة والمناظر الخلابة افضل ما في هذا الجزء هو الكم الهائل من التنوع لكن بعض السلبيات يجب تعديلها والسلبية الاكبر هي العدد الهائل والمهوول لعدد الصناديق في المراحل فقد اصبحت النهاية السرية شبه مستحيلة ارجو النظر في الامر وشكرا على اللعبة الاسطورية بعد 15 سنة على اخر جزء لكراش
  61. Gupeze
    May 7, 2023
    8
    Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time by Activision for PlayStation 4 is a great game!
  62. akdwiiw
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is really unbelievable that after the launch of the game crash bandicoot n sane trilogy with acceptable scores and sales of over 10 million copies and the launch of the game crash team racing nitro fueled which is one of the best card games and acceptable sales were achieved and now activation In an unexpected move, he went to the game Crash Bandicoot 4 its about time and assigned the task of making this exciting game to toys for bob, and now this popular series is back to its former glory and it is not at all strange that the game Crash Bandicoot 4 its about time is one One of the best platformer games of 2020 and history… Expand
  63. Saad_m26
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    The Best of All games of crash bandicoot It has fun, excellent control and good graphics, an integrated game.
  64. JogadorSincero
    Jul 14, 2023
    6
    O don't like it , I played for a long time but it just doesn't feel good , excelent graphics but if don't are a fan or child this game is not for you
  65. TransWays
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Un excelente juego para la continuación de la saga. Ya olvidaba cuando fue la última vez que salio un juego diferente de Crash con esta misma esencia, es bueno que haya vuelto la franquicia.
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#16 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#21 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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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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