Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

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8.4

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  1. Scwabzz
    Aug 31, 2023
    6
    First and foremost I wanna start off by saying platform games aside from Mario are not really my cup of tea so I by no means want to say this game is terrible. I just found it difficult to control at times and it is pretty unforgiving at times lol. The colors In this game is what really caught my attention and the character designs are also very neat! The boss fights were my favorite thingFirst and foremost I wanna start off by saying platform games aside from Mario are not really my cup of tea so I by no means want to say this game is terrible. I just found it difficult to control at times and it is pretty unforgiving at times lol. The colors In this game is what really caught my attention and the character designs are also very neat! The boss fights were my favorite thing as I found each boss unique in their own way along with the strategy to beat them.… Expand
  2. JJsusinho
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    Great remake but I didn't finish it due to the repetition of levels and mechanics, It's a normal thing since it is based on a game from 90s.
  3. ChrisMBurdick
    Aug 20, 2023
    1
    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is nothing more than a cash grab by Vicarious Visions, in a pathetic attempt by Activision, to try and make Crash Bandicoot himself relevant again, when he's been forgotten and irrelevant since the PS1 Era ended. Do not buy.
  4. 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.
  5. Davidnotavailab
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    Fun level design, never played the older games before and i had a lot of fun, 3 and 2 are much better than one, one actually kinda drags it down a bit because at times it is pretty hard and stupid.
  6. PacoBN23
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Esta trilogía es obligatoria jugarla si jugaste en su momento a alguno de los Crash Bandicoot de la PS1, ya que la nostalgia que te generan es enorme. Gracias a eso me saqué el platino de los tres juegos en PS4.

    Los controlen se pulieron haciendo que los problemas en el movimiento de hace décadas desapareciesen. Los tres juegos mantienen la esencia de los juegos antiguos ya que son    Esta trilogía es obligatoria jugarla si jugaste en su momento a alguno de los Crash Bandicoot de la PS1, ya que la nostalgia que te generan es enorme. Gracias a eso me saqué el platino de los tres juegos en PS4.

    Los controlen se pulieron haciendo que los problemas en el movimiento de hace décadas desapareciesen.

    Los tres juegos mantienen la esencia de los juegos antiguos ya que son los mismos niveles, pero el lavado de cara que han recibido no podía haberles sentado mejor. Los gráficos son muy bonitos y la banda sonora excelente.

    Si los habíais jugado en el pasado, esta trilogía es indispensable, si no lo habías hecho, son tres juegos de plataformas bastante competentes y bonitos.    … Expand
  7. Peppins
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best gameS ever, finally in HD. Everything is perfect, everything is like it originally was, awesome!!
  8. 123game
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    How tf did this trilogy remaster not get a 10 out of 10. This was the best possible comback for crash bandicoot ever❤️
  9. BARAO555
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    Great platformer with gorgeus cartoonish graphics. the movement of crash is just on another level. pure joy to play this game
  10. necrowizart89
    Jun 11, 2023
    0
    Completely unplayable. Hitbox are weird, jumping and other moves are imprecise. This game was a waste of money and it brings no fun at all. Graphics are kinda ok, music also brings memories of old times but this is one of the worst remakes of the series i have ever played. I give 0 to warn people - it’s not worth its price, whatever it is.
  11. GameBuster
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Very bombastic game, love it! My childhood game!
    One of the best Crash Bandicoots.
  12. superpyro296
    Jun 2, 2023
    7
    I think overall this is a great trilogy for platformers fans ! I think however that you should skip the first game completely and only focus on crash 2 and crash warped. The first game is too clunky and outdated...but Crash 2 and Crash 3 are good remasters in my opinion. I completed the trilogy in around 17 hours by focusing on the main mission.
  13. AnthonyStf
    May 22, 2023
    8
    This is a pretty hard, but fun game. I love cuphead's artstyl, but DAMN. is it hard.
  14. xSubjectX420
    May 11, 2023
    10
    It's so amazing to have ask 3 of the classic crash games back in my life. I'm so lucky
  15. Gupeze
    May 7, 2023
    8
    Activision's Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for PlayStation 4 is a great game!
  16. Captaintails
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    crash n sane trilogy is a great game, the remasters of the trilogy are very well done, its graphics are fresh and the gameplay is good. its difficulty is very high but that's the good thing, because it makes the game even more challenging.
  17. arshia781
    Apr 12, 2023
    7
    It's a good game, I have a lot of memories with this game, although I think more could have been done to make this reconstruction better, but overall it is a good and pleasant reconstruction.

    And it is true that the graphics of the game have been improved, but because of the repetition of this game and of course because the publisher of this game thinks more about making money than art    It's a good game, I have a lot of memories with this game, although I think more could have been done to make this reconstruction better, but overall it is a good and pleasant reconstruction.

    And it is true that the graphics of the game have been improved, but because of the repetition of this game and of course because the publisher of this game thinks more about making money than art (and this remake proves this), I cannot give this game a green rating.    … Expand
  18. VaeL_XJB
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    el unico juego de plataformas que e terminado muy bueno e entretenido nada mas que decir
  19. 3ls0ul
    Mar 12, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  20. MoonSlayer
    Feb 7, 2023
    0
    Ejemplo de como hacer remasterizaciones , fiel al original , buenos graficos
  21. JesseDillinger
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    You remade my childhood with beautiful graphics. I love it. I never played the first Crash as a kid, but I played the hell out of 2 and 3. Warped was one of the first games I ever played. Still love it to this day. This is an amazing remake and they did a great job at letting me relive my childhood.
  22. Murilovieir
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Pra você, fã de crash tanto quanto eu, que já joguei todos os jogos da franquia, posso te dizer que esse é top 5 dos melhores jogos da franquia FÁCIL, jogo maravilhoso, e o jogo tem seu típico toque de dificuldade que nem nos originais, simplesmente INCRÍVEL
  23. Kinglayz44
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Güzel ve kaliteli bir üçleme bazı bölümlerde doku kalite sıkınntısı var.Ama genele bakarsak kesinlikle oynanması gereken bir oyun kalite açısından 10/9
  24. hector_bcn98
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Qué gran remake, tres juegazos para todos los públicos a un precio reducido. Crash y Spyro siempre!
  25. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  26. m3ny0
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Crash Bandicoot - Francamente, na minha memória era mais difícil. Com os anos eu devo ter melhorado minhas habilidades com jogos de plataforma tridimensional, pois aqui não tive muitos problemas, mesmo na infame fase da ponte, foi mais complicado fazer ela durante o Time Trial, mas ainda assim, plausível. O jogo está muito bonito aliás, e as músicas remasterizadas ficaram ótimas!
    Crash    Crash Bandicoot - Francamente, na minha memória era mais difícil. Com os anos eu devo ter melhorado minhas habilidades com jogos de plataforma tridimensional, pois aqui não tive muitos problemas, mesmo na infame fase da ponte, foi mais complicado fazer ela durante o Time Trial, mas ainda assim, plausível. O jogo está muito bonito aliás, e as músicas remasterizadas ficaram ótimas!
    Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back - Eu não tinha memória nenhuma da continuação do primeiro jogo, acho que a versão em flash e os jogos do Crash de GBA me tiraram essa memória, ainda assim, é um jogo divertido, mais fácil que o antecessor e com uma boa variedade de mecânicas.
    Crash Bandicoot: Warped - Me irrita que esse jogo não tenha 3 no título, mas enfim. Aqui eu bati em uma parede, simplesmente não consegui terminar as Time Trials até o momento dessa análise. O jogo não é especificamente difícil, mas o level design aqui é muito mais traiçoeiro com o jogador, e muitos pedaços são feitos para serem evitados, e só. É um bom estímulo para memória em acerto e erro, mas, francamente, desnecessário. O jogo tem muitos pontos positivos, novas mecânicas, novos personagens, novos cenários. Se você jogar ele casualmente, é certo que vai se divertir pacas.    … Expand
  27. KsaweryZ
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    This game marks a welcome return for the beloved series and sets a great example for other lost platformer titles to make their great return. That is of course unless we’re talking about sonic
  28. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    I was very sceptical at the beginning but the remake is very solid and quickly reminded my of the beautiful childhood memories. Well done!
  29. ArekSuzme
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    Pretty great game, not a lot to talk about. Kinda hard, level designs are good and feels really playable. Definitely worth to check out. First 2 games are good and the third one is the best.
  30. Jattaman
    Sep 30, 2022
    8
    Raccoglie i primi 3 episodi della saga, e comprende anche i DLC con dei livelli particolarmente impegnativi.
    Classico dei videogame: bello stile grafico, alta giocabilità e buon livello di sfida.
  31. Flounder
    Sep 23, 2022
    7
    Eine großartige Sammlung von 3 Remakes von 3 klassischen Spielen, ich hatte besonders mit Crash 1 eine wirklich gute Zeit und ging so weit, es zu platnieren. Crash 2 hat mir Spaß gemacht, aber Crash 3 habe ich kaum gespielt, ich habe es einfach geschlagen und das war's.
  32. BaccoDanze
    Sep 22, 2022
    1
    desesperante, controles malisimos. Muy dificil en ciertos momentos que impiden seguir adelante con el juego. Tanto esta recopilacion como el nuevo juego de Crash que han sacado desquician a cualquiera
  33. Thosevelvetygms
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    The iconic '90s PS1 trilogy remade in brilliant fashion. What a triumphant return for the heroic bandicoot!
  34. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    9
    A Great remastered of the original 3 games although it's not 60 fps the game compensates for that with improved graphics and save system.
  35. FidelGastro
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    This was a phenomenal experience. It's like going back to my childhood. All three games finally got the "new coat" they deserved. Respect to the studio for releasing all three games in one package. Because there are studios (yes, I'm pointing at you EA) that would release games sequentially and at 60€ each.

    The game mechanics remain the same, thankfully. I was quite surprised at how    This was a phenomenal experience. It's like going back to my childhood. All three games finally got the "new coat" they deserved. Respect to the studio for releasing all three games in one package. Because there are studios (yes, I'm pointing at you EA) that would release games sequentially and at 60€ each.

    The game mechanics remain the same, thankfully. I was quite surprised at how short the individual games actually are. As a kid, it took me two days to finish a single game. Now I had it done in a couple of hours, admittedly not 100%.

    Overall, there's probably nothing to discuss here. I give the game a well-deserved 10/10 and I'll surely come back to play it again.    … Expand
  36. Rallianto_Rex
    Aug 5, 2022
    0
    Why no 60 fps for PS5?
    When you (Activision) has the accountability for one of the greatest franchises in gaming history, and you just neglect it, you are not worthy of such a title. How hard can it be to unlock framerate on PS5? The game has unlocked framerate on Xbox and PC. Come on
  37. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
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  38. pooya_oa
    Jul 25, 2022
    4
    Good idea to remaster this game but disappointing!

    The main issue is the mechanics. The developers wanted to make the game more challenging but instead, they made it annoying and frustrating! Especially the JUMP! you lose even on a simple jump in the game! (forget about the boxes!) why? A jump??!!
  39. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    The game looks absolutely gorgeous and it remains a challenging game to beat.
  40. Roman_LAV
    Apr 25, 2022
    6
    Graphics 0,5
    Design 1
    Animation 1
    Sound 1
    Voice 0,5
    Music 0,5
    Story 0,5
    Gameplay 1
    Control 0
    New Ideas 0
    Total - 6
  41. Sain4k
    Apr 14, 2022
    4
    Полное говно первые 2 части. 3 часть намного лучше в плане сложности и управления. Потратил на это 22 часа. Играл на пс 5
  42. Eliqx
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    3 masterpieces together with high level graphics. I will finally be able to feel like a child again
  43. Themightygamer
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    I love this game. There are 3 brilliant games in this wonderful package and they all play better than their predecessors by FAR!! A must buy for all crash fans and well done vicarious visions. You did good. This game was awesome (I even beat it 100%)
  44. Richard4949
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    What a reboot! It brought back just how hard the first game was. It takes precision platforming. The games look amazing really showcasing the ps4 prowess. My only complaint I guess would be Adding some changes or new content. But that would be a new game I suppose. This is truly the best remastered I’ve played
  45. Patedus
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    Decent enough remakes but definitely not as good as they could be, still fun though
  46. Datprson321
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Ok so this game is very nostalgic to me, and I loved replaying it, it held up just as well as it did 5 years ago. The gameplay and amazing and the level design only proves it. Crash is such a likeable character with all his cartoon antics. This game is amazing.
  47. CnPx98
    Mar 9, 2022
    5
    This trilogy wasn't that great to me and the reason why is because it doesn't play as easily as the original games on the Ps1. They added a pressured jump button so you have to press the jump button hard all the time and if you didn't then you would fail the jump. Allot of the time if not all the time you need the max jump height so why was it made that the jump would be pressureThis trilogy wasn't that great to me and the reason why is because it doesn't play as easily as the original games on the Ps1. They added a pressured jump button so you have to press the jump button hard all the time and if you didn't then you would fail the jump. Allot of the time if not all the time you need the max jump height so why was it made that the jump would be pressure sensitive. You also cannot disable this in any settings.
    These games are way harder than they were before aswell. I am not sure why but if you play them on Ps1 and then play this trilogy there is a huge difference in difficulty. I even tested this out to see if it was just me having bad memory.    … Expand
  48. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Great game for a great price. Brings back 3 classics with amazing gameplay and replayability. I loved hunting for trophies on playstation and trying to get every single one. Just a blast to play even though it can get a little too frustrating.
  49. KarakMan
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    An excellent remake of the classic Crash trilogy, and I have no comment on it.
  50. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    crshni yaboooooooooooooooo crashoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  51. afonso12345
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    A good trilogy of games, quite fun and challenging, I recommend it is really good
  52. Salt_addict
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    The childhood nostalgia hits hard. Super cheat codes back in the day. Yes its "harder" than it was or are we all softer than we were?
  53. Bonchcake
    Feb 8, 2022
    4
    Frustrating control and overly repetitive levels. The game seems lazily rushed together with no focus on actual game play.
  54. Nautalcritzsm64
    Jan 18, 2022
    7
    Un ottima reskin di un cult, mi sono trovato in difficoltà notando la differenza esponenziale tra i tre titoli, rispettata e mantenute tale, ma in generale è uno dei migliori platform usciti su ps4
  55. Lopes12
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    ................................esse jogo é ducaraio..............................
  56. GabFireBR
    Jan 7, 2022
    9
    Uma trilogia remasterizada que eu aguardava desde a infância, quando foi anunciado na E3 de 2016, me fez ficar totalmente ansioso, depois que a pré-venda surgiu, fiquei totalmente desesperado para poder jogar logo, e aí, quando lançou, foi apenas festa jogando e se divertindo muito!
  57. Catharsiuse
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    This is not only great game but also, a great story! It is deep and exciting without "fedex' quests. That' is something that for example
  58. Balaam
    Dec 30, 2021
    1
    An otherwise excellent remake tarnished by trophies tied to time trials. Shoehorning this into the game adds nothing but frustration and ruins what could have been a compelling trip down memory lane.
  59. Katie711
    Dec 5, 2021
    0
    The sensitivity of the controls have completely ruined this game for me. For something that used to be aimed at kids back in the day, you certainly wouldn’t recommend that they play this trilogy.
  60. redbutnotdead
    Nov 5, 2021
    1
    A BIG **** you to vicarious visions for changing the jumps and landings in the games. You should be ashamed you morons
  61. chr1so
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    Decent platformer but can be very frustrating, especially those bridge levels.
    Don't know what it is but the ledge detection & hit boxes just seem off
  62. grimreapersims
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
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  63. Ardho
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Successfully brought back good memories playing this game on ps1, very good memories, good remake thank you
  64. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    Creo que es la mejor forma de hacer un Remake, 3 juegos, parece estar hecho desde cero, de por sí, me parece el mejor juego de plataformas, y el apartado gráfico es lindísimo. Desde mi punto de vista es el mejor plataformas de ps4
  65. Hechss
    Aug 2, 2021
    5
    The rebuilding of the stages is fantastic at an artistic level, bit sadly the developers decided to make the remake even more difficult than the original. Don’t get me wrong, I’m fine with challenging games, but this one just feels unforgiving and unfair. Before you know it, you’ll be entering and closing a level repeatedly to farm some lives to have a slight chance of going through theThe rebuilding of the stages is fantastic at an artistic level, bit sadly the developers decided to make the remake even more difficult than the original. Don’t get me wrong, I’m fine with challenging games, but this one just feels unforgiving and unfair. Before you know it, you’ll be entering and closing a level repeatedly to farm some lives to have a slight chance of going through the most challenging levels.

    It’s sad, but the collision box of Crash seems to break the entire game.

    This is less of an issue on the third game, but very infuriating in the first one.    … Expand
  66. B-Bog
    Jul 19, 2021
    5
    Got this as part of the PS5 collection. It is very telling to me that all these glowing reviews mention "childhood memories" in one way or another, because you have to have massive nostalgia for these games to hand out such high scores for a title that feels incredibly archaic to play in this day and age. I guess they stayed very "true to the original" because releasing these as new gamesGot this as part of the PS5 collection. It is very telling to me that all these glowing reviews mention "childhood memories" in one way or another, because you have to have massive nostalgia for these games to hand out such high scores for a title that feels incredibly archaic to play in this day and age. I guess they stayed very "true to the original" because releasing these as new games nowadays with these controls and this camera absolutely would NOT fly at all. I never played the Crash games as a kid and I just find this game incredibly frustrating because you're supposed to make jumps with absolute pinpoint precision with less-than-stellar controls and a lack of depth perception (due to the fixed, zoomed-out camera) that is just absolutely infuriating.… Expand
  67. giannis2001
    Nov 11, 2020
    7
    Good game, but even as a remake, you can feel it's age. The controls and gameplay feels sluggish sometimes and there are several hitbox and depth problems. Nonetheless, it's a good game with funny characters, great visuals as a remake and the platforming - although I said, aged - isn't bad. But it's challenging.. So if you don't like hard games, you won't have a good time with this.
  68. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Идеальная игра детства с идеальным ремастером заслуживает идеальную оценку.
  69. jappeldeappel
    May 17, 2021
    9
    3 classics from the past and they are better then ever. great remakes. certainly worth a buy
  70. IntheNameofUno
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    It's a bit weird that this game doesn't have a higher rating. I grew up with these games and i think this remaster did pretty good. The graphics were gorgeous and the remasters were all faithful to the original games.
  71. Xemnios
    Apr 16, 2021
    5
    Crash is a log of wood, it struggles to jump, it slips, it doesn't read the game inputs well and in addition there are the disastrous hitboxes that make you die if you don't hit an enemy perfectly in the center. That's awful, said by someone who just finished 100% the original trilogy without any problems
  72. skskskddd
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legendary! I played crash bandicoot since i was too young and its my favorite video game.I had play all crash games and this are a monument to my childhood. Love it… Expand
  73. SebbyPlaysMusic
    Mar 25, 2021
    5
    As someone who was a huge fan of the original trilogy to the point of learning how to draw the characters when I was a kid, I have exactly one reason that my rating for this is so low: They changed the physics / hit box on Crash's jump (you know, the thing platformer protagonists do to win the game), and it doesn't mesh with the levels that were specifically designed for the previousAs someone who was a huge fan of the original trilogy to the point of learning how to draw the characters when I was a kid, I have exactly one reason that my rating for this is so low: They changed the physics / hit box on Crash's jump (you know, the thing platformer protagonists do to win the game), and it doesn't mesh with the levels that were specifically designed for the previous physics.

    This game is a better version of the originals in just about every other realm, which is what, sound and graphics? Any team of developers could've done that to a game that already exists and sold millions. But despite having a perfectly simple task to accomplish for an easy cash-in, they just couldn't help but tweak a linear platformer to have the physics of a non-linear platformer, essentially cutting Crash's jump short every time you try to control the direction he's going in mid-air (which is a HUGE difference in levels like Slippery Climb, one of the hardest levels from the first game). This one decision that they didn't have to make makes it's very apparent that they couldn't just let something perfect stay perfect because they felt the need to prove themselves in a context that was completely unnecessary; It's not like this choice made anyone trust the developers more. It's just an absolutely silly, non-sensical decision that emphasizes the jarring contrast between cartoonish-ness and realism.

    For anyone who hasn't played the originals: I can see why you wouldn't understand my complaint if you haven't played them, but the difference is definitely noticeable, and consistently leads to the scenario of "well, I guess the game didn't like me doing that, so let's just slide down the edge of this platform." Trial and error is supposed to be fun in games (no, it's not simply too hard; yes, I got the Plat trophies), but the style of Crash's gameplay regarding level design requires mid-air finagling; That was always a central gameplay mechanic. Here it's about tuning into a nuance that bares faulty indication of someone's mastery, as the game wasn't originally designed to accommodate it.

    Yes, you're supposed to be able to slide under an elevated Nitro crate from next to it without blowing up. There are areas where you specifically have to do that. And that's not even the jump physics, it's just expanding the character's hit detection.

    I still recommend the original games over this. Though perhaps the nostalgia of my imagination makes the old graphics still seem engaging, they truly do feel like finely tuned adventures. And credit where credit is due for the original developers making such a pivotal 3D platformer.

    I don't mean to dissuade anyone from trying this, I just consider level design and gameplay correlation to be THE most important aspect of a game, just ahead of story. This took an L on that front. Still could be fun for the kids, and Warped seems to still work similarly to the original somehow.    … Expand
  74. As_7
    Mar 24, 2021
    5
    The game has old ideas because The game has old ideas the stages its not good its bad and the gameplay is bad and the camera its so bad i cant do a simple platform because the camera its so bad but the soundtrack its good and stupid bosses But the stages have diversification and that a good thing and I am very annoyed with people who like Crash because it is a childhood game for them.The game has old ideas because The game has old ideas the stages its not good its bad and the gameplay is bad and the camera its so bad i cant do a simple platform because the camera its so bad but the soundtrack its good and stupid bosses But the stages have diversification and that a good thing and I am very annoyed with people who like Crash because it is a childhood game for them. You have to think. Why are games good then Crash a good game because it is fun or because of childhood memories?… Expand
  75. Zenden
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Crash has everything an platforming game should have. Three parts keep us entertained for many hours. Great remaster!
  76. HTGamer
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a remake of the 3 Crash Bandicoot games released on the original Playstation. These titles were so much popular that Crash Bandicoot became Playstation's de facto mascot in the mid-to-late 90s.

    Developers from Vicarious Visions have remade all graphics from the ground up, and the results are mostly fantastic. I say mostly, because Crash Bandicoot's    The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a remake of the 3 Crash Bandicoot games released on the original Playstation. These titles were so much popular that Crash Bandicoot became Playstation's de facto mascot in the mid-to-late 90s.

    Developers from Vicarious Visions have remade all graphics from the ground up, and the results are mostly fantastic. I say mostly, because Crash Bandicoot's new design deviates a bit from the original (I think it's become more kid-friendly than I'd like it to be, the original was targeting teenagers and young adults), but it still works. My only complaint is that the game runs at just 30 fps. I played the N. Sane Trilogy on PS5, unfortunately there is no next gen patch to unlock frame rate, and the comparisons between this and Astro's Playroom favor the latter in terms of fluidity and responsiveness.

    Crash Bandicoot has always been a linear 3D platformer with no exploration around the map, unlike its contemporary Super Mario 64. Crash Bandicoot games were never the best or most imaginative in the platformer genre, but Crash was the coolest character during Playstation's heyday in the 90s.

    This collection is more of a nostalgia throwback for those that were around when Crash Bandicoot was a worldwide pop culture phaenomenon, than a title that will appeal to modern audiences. But in any case I'd suggest everyone start with the last game and proceed backwards to the first one. Crash Bandicoot 3 is mainstream, it's almost devoid of difficulty and no one will have issues beating the game to the last boss with 10-20 spare lives. The first Crash Bandicoot game on the other hand is a notoriously hardcore platformer, too difficult even for the standards of its era. Crash Bandicoot 2 holds a middle ground between the other two games, it's both challenging and accessible, although it's closer to the third game in terms of overall difficulty.

    It was fun to go back to the Crash Bandicoot games (I played all 3 games many years ago). I'll also try the new Crash Bandicoot 4 that seems like fun.    … Expand
  77. GekyumeX
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    I love this game, is happy and funny, but the gameplay is broken. I understand that they wanted to keep the original experience, but come on boys, it's unacceptable a gameplay like this in 2020 (or in PS4 in short.). The game has an artificial difficulty, it's not hard because the levels defisn is hard... it's hard because the gameplay is broken, and thats so sad...
  78. GatsDomino
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    No other game brought my inner child out more than this. Want a good laugh, just play this and enjoy. The fail animations make up for actually failing.
  79. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    This Crash Bandicoot game couldn't be more perfect, it's exactly the game I remember except the visuals are now stunning and everything has had a new life breathed into it
  80. AssessUs
    Nov 15, 2020
    2
    I’m posting here because the jumping mechanics in this remake are atrociously bad. I’ve bounced off this game about 5 times and I genuinely want to like it, but there is ZERO margin for error as far as jumping goes. You have maybe a few pixels to spare when jumping between platforms. This issue is compounded by the fact that x performs a different length jump depending on how long you holdI’m posting here because the jumping mechanics in this remake are atrociously bad. I’ve bounced off this game about 5 times and I genuinely want to like it, but there is ZERO margin for error as far as jumping goes. You have maybe a few pixels to spare when jumping between platforms. This issue is compounded by the fact that x performs a different length jump depending on how long you hold it down. (or hard you hold it down?) So there’s about a 50/50 chance the controls will work, and my character will do a long jump instead of a short one. So even if I am able to correctly time/execute a difficult jump with very little room for error, I’m still going to miss half the jumps because the controls are so unresponsive. I am truly baffled to be playing a PLATFORMER game where the dev team managed to **** up JUMPING. I can’t speak to any content after 1-4 (The Great Gate) because I strongly recommend against buying this game. Spending $20 on hard drugs is a better life decision than purchasing this remake… Expand
  81. ggplayer
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Awesome remaster of three classic platformers. But I give it 9 because of crash 2 Road to Nowhere level and difficulty.
  82. lxRs451
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    This is a nostalgia trip for me. These three games were my childhood and are just as great in the new version. They play the same way with small differences and each provides a different experience. A challenging platformer, a great variety of worlds and playstyles and the second one something in between.
    There are things that could have been done better, like the music that is in my    This is a nostalgia trip for me. These three games were my childhood and are just as great in the new version. They play the same way with small differences and each provides a different experience. A challenging platformer, a great variety of worlds and playstyles and the second one something in between.
    There are things that could have been done better, like the music that is in my opinion a little bit worse, but ultimately it does not matter.
    We also got the unreleased Stormy Ascent which is a very challenging platform level and a new Future Tense levels that is tons of fun, has some innovate gameplay (for Crash NST) and finally utilizes all the power ups from the third game.    … Expand
  83. infinitysend
    Oct 29, 2020
    1
    To say this game is "slipshod" is probably doing it favors. Like the rest have stated - utterly garbage hitboxes, loose gameplay, and having difficulty where you actually are within the depth of the level makes this game genuinely frustrating and not fun to play. I was really hoping they had done a better job seeing as the game had very high marks. Guess Activision did an awesome jobTo say this game is "slipshod" is probably doing it favors. Like the rest have stated - utterly garbage hitboxes, loose gameplay, and having difficulty where you actually are within the depth of the level makes this game genuinely frustrating and not fun to play. I was really hoping they had done a better job seeing as the game had very high marks. Guess Activision did an awesome job paying off all those reviewers...… Expand
  84. madterps
    Oct 11, 2020
    3
    This game has some of the most arbitrary hit detection I ever seen and that's putting it lightly. In the dino chase level, I jump ahead before the lava pit and I land into the lava, I jump right before the lava I somehow step into the lava and I don't jump but end up getting burned, what the hell. I don't mind being tough. Hell, I was stuck on Dark Souls 3 with the Lothric boss fight forThis game has some of the most arbitrary hit detection I ever seen and that's putting it lightly. In the dino chase level, I jump ahead before the lava pit and I land into the lava, I jump right before the lava I somehow step into the lava and I don't jump but end up getting burned, what the hell. I don't mind being tough. Hell, I was stuck on Dark Souls 3 with the Lothric boss fight for a while but I made it through and I managed to beat the game twice. But making arbitrary hitboxes that don't make sense is ridiculous, especially for a jumping platform.

    This does not just happen in Crash 3, this also happens in all games. In Crash 1, the Native Fortress level, you're forced to hold to jump to move from one iron box to another but if you don't hit right on the head, you're going splat. And the shield natives on the levels as soon as you jump, they sent you backward, you have to jump onto the ledge and then jump quickly again and try to spin in mid air in order to get the shield natives to raise their shield above their head to block. This game has some of the most insane hit detection in that a lot of times the natives will send you back as soon as you try to do the second jump. Try doing that when you're stuck between the shield native and the flaming lamp and see how you'll like the game. Some of the levels are fun, but a lot of the levels are tedious because of the mechanics and insane hit detection, this game is not good.    … Expand
  85. Shenandoah
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    It is a really funny and also a hard jump’n run game. But that was the originals also. The remaster looks really nice. But the 30 FPS on PS4 Pro is something which I can’t believe, that is just poor and lazy for this kind of game generation.
  86. E1ppa
    Oct 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a person who's never played the previous three or at least the 3rd one, this is going to be an alright introduction to the franchise:
    Graphics look as they are expected to look -- they are great but nothing exceptional
    Gameplay mostly merged from the original trilogy but some features have been removed and quantum masks have been added as a substitution.
    Music doesn't make my ears bleed but I hardly ever noticed when I played it myself. When I watched someone play, I paid attention to it, and it was good enough.
    The game is pretty fun to play, the player is being introduced to new mechanics almost to the very end of the game with the final two worlds serving as an exam for what the player should have learned to that point.
    The story is there and it is okay, though I don't see anyone really paying attention to it.
    Timelines are pretty great and refreshing to play, though I didn't find myself engaged enough with them.
    The game's pretty difficult if you are for all the boxes, I would say, somewhere around Crash 2.
    Vehicles are one of my main complaints: they don't feel right to control, a visual clue of which boxes you are going to hit doesn't always correspond to reality, controls are pretty rigid at some points, and insanely loose at others.
    If you are for 100% or 106% completion, these vehicle levels are going to be your bane. As you have to gather all the boxes without dying and there is no way to backtrack boxes in the vehicle parts. Also, platinum relics seem to be pretty tight compared to golden ones. So for the completionist, this one can be a significant challenge.
    Now, let's make some comparisons with previous games. First of all, this one really likes to put a small number of boxes somewhere hidden from sight so unless you sniff around every corner you might end up missing one or two boxes very often. In the original ones there very little amounts of such levels and they were a great source of annoyance. This game has such a thing implemented in almost every level.
    There are no death routes anymore, flashback tapes are here instead, which are practically some jumping gauntlets. Their difficulty curve is non-existent -- one level can be a breeze and the other will make you want to commit suicide for the time being.
    There are no time gems that were in 3rd one neither their equivalents, which make level completion feel a tiny bit less rewarding. Having 6 clear gems per level feel overwhelming and some of them are almost always a completion reward (as you are unlikely to miss more than 60% wumpa fruits). This also spoils you the requirements for all clear gems (except for the hidden one, but it is mostly somewhere behind the wall). So there is no C2&3 charm of finding some secret parts of a level where you face some serious challenge and get the gem as a reward (there are some levels like this in C4 but far rarer).
    C2&3 used a formula of several level ideas like "underwater level", "race level", "egypt level", "ruins level", etc then developed them as harder versions of initial levels, usually, they had some "extra hard" version which gave the player extra feeling of progress. C4 instead uses several worlds, each level doesn't look alike any other decoration-wise, but it is not as distinct as it used to be in C3, so you feel like you have been playing 2 or 3 levels at best just with different decorations for the entirety of the game.
    Classic C2&3 abilities are now either removed, given initially, or provided with masks to some extent. This, again, weakens the sense of progression as finishing world now doesn't reward the play in any way. One may say that masks are unlocked gradually, but you don't get to use them anytime you want, only at given sections. This gives the gameplay less depth than in C2&3 for instance.
    Color gems don't seem to be something they used to be in C2&3: now they are more of some "do something extremely specific " puzzles like a blue gem in C2. They are no longer a reward for death routes for instance nor lying at the end of the secret levels, which, as far as I know, do not exist anymore.
    This game feels like it is a sequel to Crash 1 and not the other part of the trilogy. For me, C1 was the worst in the trilogy, and this game reminds me of it occasionally. Personally, I've enjoyed Crash 3 more than this one, even completed it. I'm not sure if I'm going 106% there, given the vehicle's quality and the idea of sniffing around every corner.

    So, if you haven't played anything for the franchise, then it is going to be a good game.
    If you wish to check out the best Crash game -- start with the original trilogy, 3rd game. For a crash fan, this one is alright, I guess.    … Expand
  87. X-men1995Fringe
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Fantastic reimagining of the original trilogy, thats how it should be done
  88. Grippz
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  89. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    Crash Bandicoot N. Same Trilogy is a great blast from the blast. While it might not be as inventive as a modern platformer, these games are still as good as they used to be. Crash 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the highlight, with the other two games also being quite fun. This is a must play for all Crash fans and anyone looking to play a PlayStation classic.
  90. lordjovac
    Jul 31, 2020
    6
    While the original was brutal but precise, this remake is as well brutally difficult but also, surprisingly, far less precise. Its problematic to calculate where and when to make next jump. Driving sections in Crash 2 and 3 are sluggish and a chore to navigate, although platforming is little bit better than in Crash 1. It does get points for its charm and nostalgia but it has problems galore.
  91. Haeder
    Jul 29, 2020
    7
    This trilogy has a special place in my heart but the remake didn’t bring it as it is, The remaster introduced new bugs and glitches which wasn’t welcomed by some ppl and I think I’m one of them
  92. RH27
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Either I’ve gotten really rusty at these old school PS1 platformers or Vicarious Visions purposely made these games more difficult than the originals. These games are definitely fun just like I remember when I was a kid what I don’t remember though is the frustration, I’ve never once raged before at a Crash Bandicoot game but there were plenty of times were I just wanted to throw myEither I’ve gotten really rusty at these old school PS1 platformers or Vicarious Visions purposely made these games more difficult than the originals. These games are definitely fun just like I remember when I was a kid what I don’t remember though is the frustration, I’ve never once raged before at a Crash Bandicoot game but there were plenty of times were I just wanted to throw my controller at the screen especially during the time trials for those damn platinum relics. I’ve always felt that the original Crash trilogy just got better with every new title so of course I had to start with Warped and work my way back to the first game. Graphically of course the games look amazing they’re easily the best looking games in the Crash franchise without a doubt. There isn’t much additional content here some new things exclusive to this collection are being able to play as Coco for the majority of levels in all three games and the first two games were given their own time trials which is something I could have done with or without. Even with the frustration these games are still mostly fun and I know it’s just my own skills as a player that made getting through some of the levels in these titles so difficult it has been well over a decade since I last played the original games after all.… Expand
  93. Lefalaja
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    If you liked the PS1 version of this 3-in-1 Crash B. than you will love the remastered version. The pure simple platforming with collecting stuff, really calls for your inner child in you. The music is like the visuals in the game, bright and fun. If you are a good parent then buy this game for your kid/s. Memory for life.
  94. AllureSam
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Dream remake. The authors of the remake have kept ALMOST all the best and got rid of most of the flaws of the original (goodbye, terrible save system from the first game!) Without spoiling the atmosphere of the original. A cult game in all its modern glory, except that it has slightly lost its already small soulfulness.
  95. PhantomGeorge
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I grew up with the first 3 games and I was waiting Crash's comeback for years.. This game is the perfect example for how a "remaster" should be..
  96. Brianbaral5
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    Cumple todas las expectativas! Mejoraron mucho su calidad grafica! Y mantiene esa jugabilidad la cual lo hizo perfecto en el pasado!
  97. Tako97
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg-ggggggggggggg ggggggggggggGggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg-ggggggggggggg gggggggggggg d… Expand
  98. PopCultureLozer
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Everything I wanted out of a crash remake (besides Twinsanity and Possibly a wrath remake). Unpopular opinion the controls in this game are better than the og.
  99. DreamCore
    Jul 13, 2020
    0
    Two words can describe this game. Trash Bandicoot. The input system is unresponsive. The collision detection is broken. The camera angles are beyond trash. Combine this with the fact that the levels are designed for nano-second precision and some level designs that are so unfair it's downright disgusting. The level "Road to Nowhere" is a prime example of this. The whole game is made toTwo words can describe this game. Trash Bandicoot. The input system is unresponsive. The collision detection is broken. The camera angles are beyond trash. Combine this with the fact that the levels are designed for nano-second precision and some level designs that are so unfair it's downright disgusting. The level "Road to Nowhere" is a prime example of this. The whole game is made to **** you over. Utterly distasteful.… Expand
  100. Domenikohs
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Es un excelente regreso para Crash, un juego de mi infancia que es muy divertido y disfrutable hasta con mis padres, pero no deja de ser desafiante y tienes juego para un buen rato
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jul 3, 2018
    85
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Feb 8, 2018
    90
    Forget all your fears. The 3D platforming games of PlayStation legend have never looked or played better. [September 2017, p83]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 29, 2017
    80
    The trip to the past has been great and a famous reborn marsupial feels really good. Almost as good as you do when playing N. Sane Trilogy. [Issue#277]
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