Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 3, 1998
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 841 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 34 out of 841
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  1. Jouna92
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    One of the best platformers ever released and easily the best Crash yet. Every aspect of the game is better: new moves, levels, bosses, graphics, sound, and gameplay. You will have fun with this game!
  2. FabioLPinto
    Jul 4, 2013
    9
    It's a great game, it is fun to play, the levels are awesome. I have not played this game for a long time, but the PS One has great games, and this third game in the Crash Bandicoot series is an excellent example of the great games that the PS One has. It is true that Naughty Dog has recently made great games like Uncharted and The Last Of Us, but this game will be a game to remember. InIt's a great game, it is fun to play, the levels are awesome. I have not played this game for a long time, but the PS One has great games, and this third game in the Crash Bandicoot series is an excellent example of the great games that the PS One has. It is true that Naughty Dog has recently made great games like Uncharted and The Last Of Us, but this game will be a game to remember. In terms of gameplay is spectacular, it is challenging, it is a classic of the world of PlayStation.… Expand
  3. fabiolfpinto
    Jul 5, 2013
    9
    It's a great game, it is fun to play, the levels are awesome. I have not played this game for a long time, but the PS One has great games, and this third game in the Crash Bandicoot series is an excellent example of the great games that the PS One has. It is true that Naughty Dog has recently made great games like Uncharted and The Last Of Us, but this game will be a game to remember. InIt's a great game, it is fun to play, the levels are awesome. I have not played this game for a long time, but the PS One has great games, and this third game in the Crash Bandicoot series is an excellent example of the great games that the PS One has. It is true that Naughty Dog has recently made great games like Uncharted and The Last Of Us, but this game will be a game to remember. In terms of gameplay is spectacular, it is challenging, it is a classic of the world of PlayStation.… Expand
  4. LoveCartoons25
    Aug 5, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love game, is my favorite on PS1, it have my favorite theme time travel I mostly like hidden Warp Room, what you can get when you have 5 relics, i have unlocked all 5 secret levels and i played both secret inlevel-levels. In compare to prequels, is best game!… Expand
  5. crashedragon
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    Awesome game. Cool powers to play around with, interesting boss fights, epic levels and a pretty cool soundtrack. A must own for psp/ps1/ps2/ps3/psvita owners
  6. Mahdiar
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 9
  7. AugustusCB
    Dec 1, 2013
    9
    Stand aside, Mario. Crash Bandicoot remains one of my personal favorite IPs as he was literally brought up from nothing and is remembered as a fine platformer, with this game to show for it. There are some levels that I'm not too fond of, though: I'm not a huge fan of the swimming levels' controls or the bike racing levels in general, but they're still enjoyable. Despite these minorStand aside, Mario. Crash Bandicoot remains one of my personal favorite IPs as he was literally brought up from nothing and is remembered as a fine platformer, with this game to show for it. There are some levels that I'm not too fond of, though: I'm not a huge fan of the swimming levels' controls or the bike racing levels in general, but they're still enjoyable. Despite these minor trifles, this game perfects previous installments in its control, level design, visuals, soundtrack, action-packed and cartoony gameplay, and even adding a bit more with the anger-inducing yet addictive time-trail mode. This is action-platforming at some of its finest.… Expand
  8. Wolfie1987
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    My jaw dropped to the floor when I first played the jetski levels, the bike racing tracks, the tiger riding goodness. Each level is exquisitely crafted, the controls are excellent, the graphics are gorgeous. Puts a smile on my face throughout the entire game.
  9. DudeFromIceland
    Jun 15, 2017
    9
    The best Crash game out of the original three games on the PS1. The controls are so tight and responsive, the levels are incredibly well designed and memorable and adding the special power ups to this game was a brilliant edition

    Honestly my favorite PS1 platformer and a game I regularly play for fun.
  10. foxviewchannel
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    It is hard to follow up with good sequels; however, this was not the case with Crash Bandicoot 3. Everything from part 1 and 2 are here but with extra touches that improved the overall quality of the gameplay. The game was varied and bosses were challenging. Crash Bandicoot Warped was very fun to play and had a high reply value
  11. josesueiro
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Crash Bandicoot: Warped is a 3D platform game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation.

    The game's story takes place immediately after the events of the preceding game: Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. The ruins of a space station called the Cortex Vortex owned by the series antagonist, Doctor Neo Cortex, crash-lands on Earth and    Crash Bandicoot: Warped is a 3D platform game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation.

    The game's story takes place immediately after the events of the preceding game: Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. The ruins of a space station called the Cortex Vortex owned by the series antagonist, Doctor Neo Cortex, crash-lands on Earth and unleashes an evil entity known as Uka Uka, Aku Aku's evil younger twin brother, who joins with Cortex and the time-obsessed Doctor Nefarious Tropy and they plan to gather powerful Crystals in their original places in time and use their energy to enslave the Earth. The game follows the main characters Crash and Coco Bandicoot as they travel through time and prevent the villains from gathering the Crystals by collecting them themselves.    … Expand
  12. Andjelico95
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Most frustrating game i have ever played, but still i love this game. Nice gameplay, much to explore, many bonuses, and much collecting. There are hard bosses, but they are fun to defeat, and it's a memorable game. This game has nice graphics, and many different levels.

    This is a game i will recommend everybody.
  13. vinicius77777
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    ótimo game, foi o melhor jogo de plataforma lançado para o playstation. e foi o jogo de plataforma que chegou mais perto da altura do mario. tomara que lance um novo crash algum dia.
  14. Dualy
    May 13, 2016
    9
    Crash Bandicoot Warped is a 3D platformer done right. The levels are very well designed, the bosses are challenging and fun, there is loads of replay ability, and the characters are quirky and memorable. The only thing I didn't like we're the water levels, but other than that, this is easily one of the best games on the PS1.
    Final Score-9/10
  15. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Crash Bandicoot: Warped is a 3D platform game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation.

    + Super Fun
    + Variety Levels
  16. Untitled94
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    This is one fantastic game! My nostalgia might be clouding my judgement a little bit, but this game is still very fun. Great levels for the most part and great gameplay. The story is kind of there, but that doesn't matter as much for a game if the rest of the game is good. Technically, the only replay value is the Time Trial, but I love coming back to this game a lot. It's worth playing a lot.
  17. SuperKevin
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    On its own, Crash 3 is an amazing game. However when compared to the last game, I feel like Crash 2 was just much better with more platforming levels and secrets than the third game. There are to many levels with different controls and gameplay styles.
    In Crash 2 there were only 4 levels out of 25 that had a different gameplay style, thats not even 20% of the game, the rest is just fun    On its own, Crash 3 is an amazing game. However when compared to the last game, I feel like Crash 2 was just much better with more platforming levels and secrets than the third game. There are to many levels with different controls and gameplay styles.
    In Crash 2 there were only 4 levels out of 25 that had a different gameplay style, thats not even 20% of the game, the rest is just fun platforming and what you'd expect from a Crash Bandicoot game.
    In Crash 3 its 11 out of 25, which means that you'll be spending 44% of the game in boring minigame levels.
    The only thing I can say is better in Crash 3 over the last two games are the bosses and powerups.
    The game as a whole is still amazing and a worthy ending to the trilogy. SCORE: 9.1 / 10    … Expand
  18. mugsy
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Slightly worse than Crash Bandicoot 2 IMO. CB2 had better atmosphere even though it didn't have as much gameplay variety. Still a great game.
  19. theflyingorange
    Aug 4, 2018
    9
    This game is a fun platformer with excellent levels, good controls and fun Bosses - however be warned that in the later part of the game you will need to perfect any power-ups otherwise you will be punished. And there is a strong replayablilty factor to this game to grab everything in every level to get the illusive 105% save file.
  20. sebastianali
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    El mejor plataformas en 3d. Así es como se tiene que hacer un juego de plataformas. Incluso divertido hoy en día. Se nota una gran mejora con respecto a juegos anteriores, como la inclusión del modo de reliquias (cosa que aumenta la rejugabilidad, cosa que se agradece, ya que Crash 1 y 2 tenían muy poco contenido), la historia mas completa (con la inclusión de cinemáticas al empezar unEl mejor plataformas en 3d. Así es como se tiene que hacer un juego de plataformas. Incluso divertido hoy en día. Se nota una gran mejora con respecto a juegos anteriores, como la inclusión del modo de reliquias (cosa que aumenta la rejugabilidad, cosa que se agradece, ya que Crash 1 y 2 tenían muy poco contenido), la historia mas completa (con la inclusión de cinemáticas al empezar un nivel por ejemplo). Gráficamente también es superior. Esto se nota mas que nada en los niveles acuáticos. El agua se ve bien incluso hoy en día! Si bien hay gente que piensa que Crash 2 es mejor, yo al menos, no le veo nada de superior a este, a pesar de que también me encanta. Gracias Naughty Dog.… Expand
  21. jamesboy
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    A fantastic game keeping you hooked non stop. Its a game with little issues that will not stop you from its enjoyment. Crash Bandicoot 3 a game with a bunch of replay value. Crash Bandicoot 3 contains a bunch of different levels, challenges, and more vehicles then the previous installments in the series. The game's only let down is the number of vehicles, Crash Bandicoot 3 is a platformA fantastic game keeping you hooked non stop. Its a game with little issues that will not stop you from its enjoyment. Crash Bandicoot 3 a game with a bunch of replay value. Crash Bandicoot 3 contains a bunch of different levels, challenges, and more vehicles then the previous installments in the series. The game's only let down is the number of vehicles, Crash Bandicoot 3 is a platform game after all. The vehicles are not too bad but are over used within the game. I would still recommend Crash Bandicoot 2 over the 3rd game due to this problem. In conclusion this is still a fantastic game. 9.5/10… Expand
  22. Jesmatz
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    Spanish:
    La culminación de la saga crash. Aquí se combina lo mejor de la trilogía.

    9.1/10

    English:
    The culmination of the crash saga. Here the best of the trilogy is combined.

    91/100
  23. ourendlesseason
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    Per essere il 1998, questo gioco ha una grafica fuori dal comune. Scenari e avventure originali, livelli e controlli semplici. Un classico della saga di Crash che mi riporta indietro nel tempo.
  24. Dandys1
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Despite personally loving first two Crash games slightly more, Crash Bandicoot Warped is far above average platformer! This game, even nowadays, still feels the most fresh from the original trilogy and is technically and controll-wise the best. Naughty Dog expanded upon previous entries in many ways. We find out about Aku Aku's evil twin brother Uka Uka who was set free and become the mainDespite personally loving first two Crash games slightly more, Crash Bandicoot Warped is far above average platformer! This game, even nowadays, still feels the most fresh from the original trilogy and is technically and controll-wise the best. Naughty Dog expanded upon previous entries in many ways. We find out about Aku Aku's evil twin brother Uka Uka who was set free and become the main antagonist alongside Dr. Neo Cortex. Once again your main goal is to collect crystals and gems which were retrieved with a help of Dr. N. Tropy's time travel machine. During your journey you beat levels throughout whole history (Ancient Egypt, Great Wall of China, Medieval themed levels, etc.) and eventually make it to the future. After completing every level in certain warp room, you are able to take its boss on, these battles are fun, you battle Crash' old foes, but you also encounter some new faces. New playable character was added, Coco, Crash' sister, whose role is just minor and you controll her only in her specified levels. Additionally, two major things were included, new obtainable skills and mainly, time relics. Skills are acquired after defeating boss and are permanent, double jump and longer spin are both really useful, especially combined which is required in certain levels. Final ability called Crash Dash is highly useful when going for time relics which is simply collectible achieved by speedruning level and metting its target time. This collectible pushes replay value significantly higher and you find yourself attempting levels again and again for the best time.… Expand
  25. JP93
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Crash Bandicoot Warped is a game that I consider one of the must play titles for the PS1. The game improves upon the ground work laid by the previous entries in the series while staying true to the heart of the series. Each level brings new challenges for you to overcome. Graphically, it looks great considering the hardware of the PS1 and the soundtrack is one of my all time favorites. TheCrash Bandicoot Warped is a game that I consider one of the must play titles for the PS1. The game improves upon the ground work laid by the previous entries in the series while staying true to the heart of the series. Each level brings new challenges for you to overcome. Graphically, it looks great considering the hardware of the PS1 and the soundtrack is one of my all time favorites. The additional powers you gain from boss fights are blended well into the game play and don't feel tacked on. Some levels (Bug Lite for example) can be a little unforgiving and the ride levels (Deep Trouble, Orange Asphalt and Makin' Waves for example) do feel a little clunky, and keeping the levels mostly within the same few themes (Egypt, Middle East, Medieval) does lead to some same feeling levels but overall, these are minor critiques and don't take away from this all time gem of a platformer.… Expand
  26. Xrayplayer
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    The graphics are excellent for a PlayStation 1 game, I love the variety in the level themes and to this day the game still looks wonderful with solid gameplay and challenging platforming and great level design and tight and responsive controls and the gameplay variety such as driving jetski and airplanes are fun but the motorcycle racing levels and the water levels are not that great, IThe graphics are excellent for a PlayStation 1 game, I love the variety in the level themes and to this day the game still looks wonderful with solid gameplay and challenging platforming and great level design and tight and responsive controls and the gameplay variety such as driving jetski and airplanes are fun but the motorcycle racing levels and the water levels are not that great, I love the amount of content in this game, and the secrets and the 100% completion gives a very fun challenge.… Expand
  27. GreyWolfesDinne
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    Crash 3 is a fantastic sequel but I'm going to explain why this is my least favourite in trilogy.
    1. It's far too ez, the difficulty also spikes quite often in this game. Warp room 3 is actually harder than warp room 5. This is a great game for children but has the least replay ability for me due to its difficulty. 2. Too many vehicle levels. I mean almost half the game is non-platform    Crash 3 is a fantastic sequel but I'm going to explain why this is my least favourite in trilogy.
    1. It's far too ez, the difficulty also spikes quite often in this game. Warp room 3 is actually harder than warp room 5. This is a great game for children but has the least replay ability for me due to its difficulty. 2. Too many vehicle levels. I mean almost half the game is non-platform levels and while I do like the underwater and the pura levels the rest of the vehicle levels are poorly executed.
    3. The level design at times is very uninspired, I'm not talking about the theming I'm talking about how the actual levels play take the medieval levels, they are just boring theres nothing special about these levels they are just go from point a to point b. You can even ran on the edge of the levels avoiding the Pits and enemies.
    4. The lack of secrets in this game harms the experience for me as that was one the most exciting things to discover in the previous games. And the 2 secret levels are bs especially the dino secret.
    Anyway crash 3 did a lot of amazing things like the bosses are the best and addition of the time relics is genius but these issues I have with crash are to big to go unnoticed which is whys it's my least favourite out off the trilogy.    … Expand
  28. MoonSlayer
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    Juego plataformero referente en el genero , los niveles son geniales y variados , totalmente divertido , controles geniales, y una historia SIMPLE PERO GENIAL
  29. Ardho
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    I will never forget how excited I was to play this game, I really liked it when Coco could go up to the Pura, good soundtrack, all good
  30. Tosaver0324
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    By adding new mechanics to a crash game, naughty dog ​​gave us a very fun platform game. It's like a stone even today. Platform game lovers should play with emulators.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#2 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
4
#4 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PSX Nation
    94
    Easily the best Crash game yet and possibly the greatest platforming title on the PSX yet. Although not as long as the previous games it provides the most bang for the buck!
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  2. Absolute Playstation
    94
    A wonderfully presented game that truly goes beyond anything you are likely to find in this genre for any system. The sheer brilliance in the level designs and gameplay are sure to keep you coming back for more.
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  3. IGN
    91
    A drop-dead gorgeous game. The textures are impeccable, the animation's top-notch, and the special effects kick some serious booty.
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