Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

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  1. Termin8ter
    Jun 30, 2017
    8
    This game just proves how fast Naughty Dog is moving at full force. First the amazing Last of Us, then the spectacular Uncharted 4, and now their classic game series Crash has been rebuilt from the ground up for PS4, and the developers have done a fantastic job. Veteran Crash fans and newcomers alike can now experience this well-crafted plat-former created by mastermind developers.
  2. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    All of the games are great, some are better than others though. But as a remaster? It exceeds my expectations and will be known as one of the best remasters/remakes ever.
  3. EpicLadySponge
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    Crash Bandicoot is back for a nostalgia trip for those that have experienced the first three games, but only this time, the games are remastered to fit them all into a modern console. This is a game that I do recommend so you can at least experience the first three games in high definition whether for fun or nostalgia.
  4. orkinen
    Sep 12, 2017
    8
    Es un muy buen juego de plataformas, de echo, es bastante más complicado que algunos de su mismo género, yo nunca lo juegué en la playstation, por lo que la compra en PS4 era obluigatoria, y la verdad es que tiene las físicas y la jugablidad de antaño, lo que no sólo es un billete a la nostalgia,. sino, que, que hace un juego completo, porque te vienen los tres juegos de la saga, estoyEs un muy buen juego de plataformas, de echo, es bastante más complicado que algunos de su mismo género, yo nunca lo juegué en la playstation, por lo que la compra en PS4 era obluigatoria, y la verdad es que tiene las físicas y la jugablidad de antaño, lo que no sólo es un billete a la nostalgia,. sino, que, que hace un juego completo, porque te vienen los tres juegos de la saga, estoy satisfecho con el juego.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. roundtablegamer
    Aug 10, 2017
    8
    Crash Bandicoot is back with a whole new make over, Activision brings us the three original games that originally came out in the 90's, Crash Bandicoot, Cortex strikes back and Warped. Does this hold the nostalgic feelings we deserve or does it leave us frustrated with no end to be seeing? let's find out.

    Crash Bandicoot is a wonderful platformer that took me back to the days of Mario,    Crash Bandicoot is back with a whole new make over, Activision brings us the three original games that originally came out in the 90's, Crash Bandicoot, Cortex strikes back and Warped. Does this hold the nostalgic feelings we deserve or does it leave us frustrated with no end to be seeing? let's find out.

    Crash Bandicoot is a wonderful platformer that took me back to the days of Mario, Donkey Kong & Mega Man. Your evil nemeses in these games, of course, is Doctor Neo Cortex who is trying to get all the power crystals, so each level you go through in the second & third game collecting those power crystals is a must, other than that getting from the beginning of the level to the end is the main goal, and defeating enemies by jumping on them or spin attacking them is just awesome. That is only the tip of the ice berg when it comes to these games collecting apples to get enough for extra lives, destroying all the boxes for an extra gem at the end of the levels.
    Let's talk about the levels, some of the levels in this game are absolutely gorgeous when it comes to the new design and updated graphics, with that being said some of the levels are so difficult in parts it will make your turn gray if you are in your twenties like me, some of these levels would take me up to forty-five minutes to beat but none the less I had a great time with them and the game took me less than a week to beat which is great, because I never got bored I was being challenged but not to the point where I wanted to give up. I found as the games went along though they were getting easier, I don't know if that is because I was getting accustomed to the challenge or if they were made intentionally to be easier.

    The N Sane trilogy may have been beaten but it will not soon be forgotten it is everything I needed in a game right now, it may have been frustrating at certain points but I had fun every step of the way.

    Crash Bandicoot: 8/10
    Reviewed by ICE at Gamers of the Round Table
    to buy or rent Crash Bandicoot N'Sane trilogy go to Gameaccess.ca    … Expand
  7. DanBenevenuto
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Crash Bandicoot is my favorite playstation franchise and this implies that it is my favorite game. The graphics got a new visual and become amazing ! the soundtrack is better than before, but I got a little disappointed with the platforms of the game and the jump mechanics of the first game.
  8. Coramcrash
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    voto 81/100.
    Remake di uno dei giochi più amati della prima playstation, ha saputo convincere rinnovando le sue vesti e facendo sentire la sua difficoltà, quasi una novità per i platform attuali.
  9. jbakes25
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    The first three Crash Bandicoot games were fun games back in the days of the first Playstation. The crazy environments and challenging levels together with memorable characters make the games stand out among the Playstation's incredible library of games.

    N-Sane Trilogy helps to bring the games back and hit you just right with nostalgia. The updated and remastered graphics are amazing    The first three Crash Bandicoot games were fun games back in the days of the first Playstation. The crazy environments and challenging levels together with memorable characters make the games stand out among the Playstation's incredible library of games.

    N-Sane Trilogy helps to bring the games back and hit you just right with nostalgia. The updated and remastered graphics are amazing and help bring the games to life. The difficulty is still in these games and it can be weird playing with an analog stick since this game was used with a d-pad back in the day. But for it's price, you get 3 solid games that give it just the right modern touch to be enjoyable again    … Expand
  10. CanadianYeti
    Jul 22, 2017
    8
    No matter how much I played, I never knew what was coming next. Naughty Dog did a great job at creating these games, two of which have managed to defy the odds and remain some of the best platformers ever up to two decades after release, and Vicarious Visions has made them look better than ever thanks to the delightfully personable animations on Crash and crew.
  11. Tola
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a full remaster of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy on the PS1. Those games were the pinnacle of the platforming genre on Sony's first system especially the second and third games but do the remastered versions hold up today?

    The most noticeable change between the remasters and the originals are (obviously) the graphics. This game looks absolutely    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a full remaster of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy on the PS1. Those games were the pinnacle of the platforming genre on Sony's first system especially the second and third games but do the remastered versions hold up today?

    The most noticeable change between the remasters and the originals are (obviously) the graphics. This game looks absolutely stunning. Vicarious Visions did an amazing job making the game look amazing whilst keeping the same flare and theme of the originals. The music has also been modernized very nicely even though there are a few levels where the music doesn't fit the mood of the level,but those instances are very sparse.
    Now lets talk about the most important part - the gameplay. In every game of this collection Crash and Coco have the exact same controls and animations meaning that you wont see a difference in jumping arcs and movement speed in all 3 games unlike the originals. Crash and Coco now feel a bit heavier to control than in the originals meaning that the characters will fall a lot faster during the jump than in the original. The game is making you be more precise with your jumps. This angered a lot of fans and critics even though, in my opinion, I see no problems with the new controls - yes the games are more difficult then the originals (except for Crash 1) due to the controls but i never felt like i died in the game because of them.
    However i do see a problem with the camera and hit detection. There were a lot of instances in all 3 games (ESPECIALLY in Crash 1) I had to take a leap of faith because i didn't know was i going to undershoot or overshoot the platform I was going to land on and caused me to lose a big number of lives. The hit detection can be questionable in some instances of the game. Sometimes you get hurt by the enemies that are clearly out of your reach and the same can be said about the opposite - you undershoot your jump (probably due to the depth perception) and the enemy gets killed anyways.

    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a beautiful remaster of the original games but unfortunately it falls short from being a masterpiece due to its infuriating shortcomings. Even with its problems, this game is still great and it's an absolute must have for any fan of the series and would still recommend it for anyone wanting an introduction to the world of Crash Bandicoot.    … Expand
  12. BigDaveDanger
    Jul 23, 2017
    8
    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a nice reminiscent return to classic platforming and even more so due to the with returning my childhood and my first ever played game, with frustration. With the retake on what the personality of the game is, it still thoroughly competes with today's platformers. There are some parts that will make you feel like the game is rushed like in someCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a nice reminiscent return to classic platforming and even more so due to the with returning my childhood and my first ever played game, with frustration. With the retake on what the personality of the game is, it still thoroughly competes with today's platformers. There are some parts that will make you feel like the game is rushed like in some circumstances, just having an object that could potentially crush me being on screen would actually result in myself getting crushed. Patches are definitely needed and in some ways, the game feels more personalised in its original state. The first game doesn't capture the magic nearly as much as the second and third game. The loading screens also help with that feeling. The simplicity of this game is what also helps the game.
    All in all the game has the struggle to behold when competing with the modern game, especially if you are looking for special defining and signature features. The sole reason why this game stands out is that of its cartoon like fashion. The game needs heavy patchwork and feels like even a week delay could have polished the hell out of the game and the first game holds back the trilogy but is still a polished game in itself. The experience is good for newcomers and people that are bitten by the nostalgia bug, just go into it for the character and personality of the game or if your just looking for something to relax to aside from the difficulty spikes in the game.    … Expand
  13. kanethegreatgod
    Sep 5, 2017
    8
    good game but u play as a bandicoot just why and he has pants i get hes iconic but WHY CAN U PLAY AS A FEMALE BANDICOOT JUST WHY and also why he able spin EVERYTHING TO DEATH WHY
  14. Canon89
    Oct 19, 2017
    8
    Well after patiently waiting for my wife and kids to finish the game so I could have a go I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised how the Crash Series has not lost any appeal. The updated graphics are great and the music never gets old, just reminds you that this game series is classic. Its a good way for gamers who played the original to sit down with their kids and relive theirWell after patiently waiting for my wife and kids to finish the game so I could have a go I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised how the Crash Series has not lost any appeal. The updated graphics are great and the music never gets old, just reminds you that this game series is classic. Its a good way for gamers who played the original to sit down with their kids and relive their past while introducing their kids )some just getting in to gaming) that old games are good too. Bravo!… Expand
  15. dash383535
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    Introduction: After many years of Activision neglect of the license know as Crash Bandicoot, the orange marsupial is back with his original 3 games, redone with a fresh coat of paint. The only problem is that Crash should have gotten more than just a paint job.

    Story: Not much to say here. The story is exactly the same as the original 3 games. The only difference is the updated    Introduction: After many years of Activision neglect of the license know as Crash Bandicoot, the orange marsupial is back with his original 3 games, redone with a fresh coat of paint. The only problem is that Crash should have gotten more than just a paint job.

    Story: Not much to say here. The story is exactly the same as the original 3 games. The only difference is the updated animation that really helps fleshes out the world of Crash Bandicoot. No complaints here.

    Gameplay: All your favorite mechanics from the old games are back as well. You will be jumping, sliding, and ground pounding your way through challenging platforming levels. Although something was changed in this updated version of the game. Crash uses the jumping physics of Crash 3 in ALL THREE GAMES! This can be a problem from levels in crash 1 & 2 that rely heavily on the jumping from the first two games. Levels like "The High Road" are a good example of a level that could be easily done in the original, that is hard as hell in the remake. The hit detection of platforms has also changed in the remakes. Edges of platforms are curved instead of being flat. Many time I would either slip off a platform or trip on the edge of a platform and die on the next jump. These sound like big complaints but they only affect a very small amount of levels and is not a reason to drop the score drastically. The last thing to note is the driving sections in Crash 3, THEY ARE GOD AWFUL. The turning is super stiff, that it's almost impossible to get first place in these level. The control for these sections needs to have a HEAVILY tune up in the control aspect. With all the complaints out of the way, nondriving/certain crash 1 & 2 levels aside, the controls work well and can provide a much need change to today games that are way too easy.

    Technical: The visuals look amazing. The animations, the bouncy, cartoony look all work well with the Crash universe.The updated soundtrack is great as well. Every track is great and really gets you in the mood to do some platforming.

    Final Thought: If you love Crash Bandicoot, the minor changes to the control won't bother you much as you will get used to it. The improved HD audio and visuals still make this collection the definitive version of Crash Bandicoot to come out to date. Besides a few level, you will have a fun time with this collection if you love platforms or loved the original Crash video games.    … Expand
  16. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
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  17. 20Gigabytes
    May 2, 2018
    8
    I am so thankfull this game exists, I had a lot of fun playing it ! You might say that it's only because of Nostalgia, while it's true that Nostalgia surely is there, I find the game actually fun.
  18. yitus
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    Gran juego que por fín lo tenemos en las consolas actuales!
    El Crash Bandicoot 2 fue el primer juego que tuve para la Playstation 1, por lo que fue un juego que marco un antes y un después en mi vida como gamer.
    Cuando me enteré de le iban a hacer un remake para PS4 me alegre muchisimo! Tenía claro que nada más salir al mercado lo iba a comprar y le iba a echar tantas horas como le eche    Gran juego que por fín lo tenemos en las consolas actuales!
    El Crash Bandicoot 2 fue el primer juego que tuve para la Playstation 1, por lo que fue un juego que marco un antes y un después en mi vida como gamer.
    Cuando me enteré de le iban a hacer un remake para PS4 me alegre muchisimo! Tenía claro que nada más salir al mercado lo iba a comprar y le iba a echar tantas horas como le eche en su momento en la PSOne.

    Tengo que decir que el remake está muy bien conseguido, tanto a nivel de gráficos, como de jugabilidad, entornos, controles y sonido/música; solo hay un aspecto que no me ha gustado comparándolo con su versión original, y es que esta nueva versión es más complicada, concretamente a la hora de realizar saltos para esquivar agujeros o enemigos. Hasta que no se le pilla el "tranquillo" a los saltos puede resultar un poco angustioso, pero una vez se le coge el "truco" es fácil.

    Si no lo has jugado nunca, es un juego obligatorio al que jugar!    … Expand
  19. VahNabooty
    Jul 31, 2018
    8
    Very good remaster of three classic platformers, but the pill shaped hitboxes really weighs this collection down.
  20. Br_AgSs
    Jan 17, 2019
    8
    This game is aweosme, pure nostalgia , the remaster s amazing and the levels are challenging and fun. My only complain is the hitbox of some obstacles
  21. luke7
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    A good remaster but the music in the original is better and in some moments when you land at the end of the platform or the ledge, the crash falls and in the original it wasn’t evident that the game was made from scratch .With a friend many sleepless evenings followed with this game
  22. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    A solid remake of Crash's golden days. Music is better than ever and the game looks great as well. Warped is also one of my all-time favorite games so that's a win-win from the start. The game suffers though, due to the heavy physics and the overall datedness of the game. It doesn't exactly fix any of the problems of the originals anyway.
  23. hughanderson
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    I love it. Easily one of my favorite video games ever. It's funny and witty.
  24. JamesDaTaco
    Oct 3, 2019
    8
    After no new games for 9 years, I can say that Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is the game Crash fans have been waiting for. The controls are some the best Crash controls we've ever had, with the only exception being Coco's Jet ski, and the graphics are amazing, but the game actually runs at 30 FPS which really doesn't seem like it. The game doesn't use much HDD space only around 20 GB orAfter no new games for 9 years, I can say that Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is the game Crash fans have been waiting for. The controls are some the best Crash controls we've ever had, with the only exception being Coco's Jet ski, and the graphics are amazing, but the game actually runs at 30 FPS which really doesn't seem like it. The game doesn't use much HDD space only around 20 GB or less and the game is cheap, too cheap I would say, it only costs 40 dollars! But it's not perfect, the lack of extra content is bad with only an extra playable character and 2 levels, 1 removed level from Crash 1 and 1 brand new one, now the biggest problem of this game, the bugs it has a lot of bugs, ok it's not Fortnite but still there are a lot of those and many haven't been fixed yet. After all of this I can say that Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is a fantastic game.… Expand
  25. Bloodnes
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    Игра из серии вспомни детство. Но с ней не все так гладко. Для тех кто проходил игру на первой PS данный перевыпуск покажется некой поделкой. Главное, что не понравилось - управление, оно кривое, персонаж не так отзывчив, как раньше, отсюда и проблемы с прохождением. Игра исключительно для подрастающего поколения, кто не смог застать оригинальную версию. Им игра покажется отличной, но мыИгра из серии вспомни детство. Но с ней не все так гладко. Для тех кто проходил игру на первой PS данный перевыпуск покажется некой поделкой. Главное, что не понравилось - управление, оно кривое, персонаж не так отзывчив, как раньше, отсюда и проблемы с прохождением. Игра исключительно для подрастающего поколения, кто не смог застать оригинальную версию. Им игра покажется отличной, но мы то знаем, что те счастливые моменты она не заменит никак. 8/10 в целом годно!… Expand
  26. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    Trilogía de este gran personaje de las plataformas, el juego cumple con lo que promete, Crash Bandicoot por 3 y con gráficos mejorados, una pasada.
  27. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Super work from Vicarious Visions for remaking this classic, the game is perfect.
  28. BOGOMEGO49
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    In generale: bel gioco.
    Il rapporto qualità/prezzo è ottimo: 3 giochi come questi a 40€ sono quasi regalati. A livello tecnico è un po'una ciofeca, ha infatti molti bug. Le musiche sono fantastiche e il design dei vari personaggi è molto fedele all'originale.
    Tutto sommato è un gran gioco che può fare conoscere Crash Bandicoot anche alle nuove generazioni
  29. 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
  30. Grippz
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

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  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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