Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

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

Universal acclaim- based on 841 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 770 out of 841
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 841
  3. Negative: 34 out of 841
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  1. TobyK
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    Excellent, fun arcade adventure. perfect for the system, and still fun today. I have absolutely no issues with this game, and through its simplicity you can see its genius. Simple levels and easy controls, along with traditional crash wackiness made the game for me.
  2. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 29, 2011
    10
    Essentially one of the funnest platformers on the PS1 -- strike that, it's one of the funnest games on the PS1. Pros: Rich, colorful, and bizarre characters and level design; variety of gameplay; some of the slickest controls in a PS1 game ever. Cons: A little bit of "trial and error" here and there; easy boss bottles; limited level design limits replay value.
  3. DeGreZet
    Aug 25, 2011
    10
    Very good game. with very good graphics and gameplay.
    One of my firsts game on PSX and i love this. All Crash Bandicoot is amazing series on PSX.
    Seriously i advice this game.
  4. MonopolyGie
    Jan 26, 2013
    10
    After playing this game for countless hours as a kid, I decided to buy this game on my PS3, best decision I've ever made. Everything about this game is fun, the controls are simple but hard to master and the graphics still look as crisp as I remember them. Thank god for Crash Bandicoot.
  5. Rayman
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    One of the best 3D platformers, that I've played. The story is good (and characters even better), gameplay is superb, and music is suitable for every level. A classic, must-have game.
  6. Mozaiczny
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    This game is: simple, beautiful and timeless. It reminds me of my childhood. It was one of those games that I wanted to start again after 100% complete.
  7. Neo010390
    Dec 2, 2010
    9
    The third time is definatly the charm in the Crash Bandicoot series, as the adventures are bigger and better than ever. Created by Naughty Dog (who developed the previous 2 instalments), Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped takes you to a whole new world. If you've played Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, then you will you find this game is pretty much the same but there are some new features,The third time is definatly the charm in the Crash Bandicoot series, as the adventures are bigger and better than ever. Created by Naughty Dog (who developed the previous 2 instalments), Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped takes you to a whole new world. If you've played Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, then you will you find this game is pretty much the same but there are some new features, these include Coco (Crash's sister) becoming a playable character as well as some new moves which you learn as progress further into the game. The game starts off with Crash in a time twister chamber with five different warp chambers, each have five different levels. Some are basic running around and spinning your way through enemies, whilst avoiding bottomless pits, TNT and nitro crates. Other levels require you to ride vehicles like a motorbike, Jet Ski or biplane as well as scuba diving in the deep oceans, or riding a tiger along the Great Wall of China. Each level has a crystal, collect five of these to open up the boss portal. Each boss you defeat gains you a new power and unlocks the gate to the next chamber. These powers can help you to tackle some of the really difficult levels later in the game. There are gems (including five coloured ones) to collect as well which can be obtained by destroying all of the crates or searching in hidden areas. Relics can be awarded as well, these consist of three different colours sapphire, gold and platinum. Sapphires are easy to win, but gold means you are one speedy bandicoot and platinum are only achieved by those who are true masters. Graphically the game has improved over its predecessor and one of the really impressive effects is the water levels, where you can see great reflective waves splashing up and down. According to the developers you can see polygons from a bigger distance than before which creates a unique background. In the future levels for example you can see all buildings and pistons around you, it feels like you are trapped in the middle of a giant city. The music and sound effects are brilliant and each one fits perfectly with each level. Overall great story, great gameplay and great humour make this a fantastic game. Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped is, in my opinion one of the best platform games of 1998.… Expand
  8. asjklas
    Oct 10, 2011
    10
    Easily one of the best titles on the PS one to date. Its seemingly flawless graphics and colorful visuals, variety of gameplay and level design, and humor make it one of the most outstandingly fresh games from the 90s.
  9. wololooo
    Mar 19, 2012
    10
    The pinnacle of the Crash Bandicoot series, and my favourite PS1 game. Linear as linear can be, but utterly addictive in its varied dimensions, varied gameplay and spot-on humour. A classic game that still holds up well today.
  10. firstevil87
    May 16, 2012
    9
    Crash bandicoot 3: warped is the third installment in a very successful series. Why Crash Bandicoot and in particular the early games are so fondly remembered is easy to understand: fun! You can play it when you're a kid, when you're an angsty teenager or a cynical adult and still have fun with this game. Character design is great and full of personality and each level shines in its ownCrash bandicoot 3: warped is the third installment in a very successful series. Why Crash Bandicoot and in particular the early games are so fondly remembered is easy to understand: fun! You can play it when you're a kid, when you're an angsty teenager or a cynical adult and still have fun with this game. Character design is great and full of personality and each level shines in its own light. Every area you explore is very characterized, when I was a kid I was blown away by the amazing dinosaur levels. For the time, graphic was superb, and each background music was stuck in my head. Developers tried to make the game less repetitive with different gameplay styles: I don't want to spoil it for you but sometimes you use veihcles. Since the premise of the plot is time travel, different time zones use different settings, designing levels in a creative way. In the end this game is a must-play from the past, it''s very cheap on the psn now so give it a try.… Expand
  11. rubin
    Mar 30, 2012
    9
    After the excellent Crash Bandicoot and Crash Bandicoot: 2: Cortex Strikes Back, it comes as no surprise that the next instalment in Naughty Dog's flagship platformer series is such an outstanding game. And pretty damn hard one at that - achieving 100% completion is by no means an easy task. Fans of collecting goodies and discovering secrets should be particularly pleased with this game.
  12. MarcelinaBak
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    That game just set standards in gaming, just like it's sequel, Crash Team Racing, it's a game at it's finest. Multiple challenges, different mechanics througout the game and wonderful music. This game is just WONDERFUL!!!
  13. StevenJ.
    Nov 19, 2006
    10
    So many years later, and it's STILL a great game, equal with the first two. After the first 4, it was so badly downhill its not even funny.
  14. DavidG.
    May 25, 2005
    10
    A classic. Best psone game ever. Too bad Crash's latest games haven't lived up to it.
  15. HaroldT
    Oct 26, 2008
    9
    Amazing, graphics, gameplay, value, game. The best PS1 game I've ever played. (I'm a Crash fan)
  16. nixont
    Mar 27, 2008
    9
    The best thing about this game is the beautiful visuals that rest in the levels. In my oppinion, the visuals of each level get more beautiful by the numbers!
  17. BiosaberB
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    8.9 The best Crash game on the ps1, behind the first one of course.
  18. NicholasS
    Jan 15, 2009
    10
    'i loved this game when i was young but i can't play it anymore because my playstation broke(now i have a 360) this game is even better than Mario 64 in my opinion...too bad the newer crash games suck monkey balls.
  19. Someone
    Jul 13, 2003
    9
    It rules. It is cool. My first PSOne game.
  20. ChrisP.
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    It ROCKS!
  21. KittyCrookshanks
    Jul 24, 2004
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. The best platform of all time and I MEAN it.
  22. FreedomFighters
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    The "Crash Bandicoot" series was one of the most popular PlayStation franchises out there in its heyday. And the first two games in the series, "Crash Bandicoot" and "Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back," despite some flaws, were very fun and enjoyable platformers. But "Crash Bandicoot: Warped," the third entry in the franchise, sees the much-loved PlayStation series at its absoluteThe "Crash Bandicoot" series was one of the most popular PlayStation franchises out there in its heyday. And the first two games in the series, "Crash Bandicoot" and "Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back," despite some flaws, were very fun and enjoyable platformers. But "Crash Bandicoot: Warped," the third entry in the franchise, sees the much-loved PlayStation series at its absolute finest.
    Every aspect of "Crash Bandicoot: Warped" has been fine-tuned and polished to perfection to make this the best entry in the franchise. Much like the first two games, the visuals and music remain spot-on, but it's the gameplay where this one truly shines. Where the first two games would suffer from different problems, such as lack of variation, poor boss fights, and general trial-and-error gameplay that led to some instances of "fake difficulty," this game suffers from none of those. The game throws a number of different styles at you, and makes them all work wonderfully. The levels feel lengthy, fun and well-designed, and the boss battles, one of my biggest problems with earlier "Crash Bandicoot" games, actually feel more enticing and interesting this time around. What's better, the game doesn't suffer from the same trial-and-error issues that plagued the first two games: where "Crash Bandicoot" and "Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back" would often have you die due to some kind of strange, impassable, and often cheap aspect of the gameplay, that won't happen this time. This actually feels like the first "Crash Bandicoot" game that I've played where all of my errors, deaths, and fails were legitimately my fault, and not the error of the game's development.
    It's plain to see, "Crash Bandicoot: Warped" is easily the best of the "Crash Bandicoot" games, and if you haven't played this gem, do yourself a favor!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  23. Duke-Nukem
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    What a great game! While all three Crash Bandicoot games on the PS are superb, this might be the one with the most variaton. I have to say the first one still gives me the most nostalgic good feelings, but they're all very good. Not like the boring Crash games that appeared on the PS2!
  24. rumakkar
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Crash Bandicoot is the King of platform gaming! You know what Einstein said? "The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple" And Crash is just that, a geniously designed (credit to Naughty Dog) game full of gems (literally and metaphorically). It's simplistic in style and beautiful. It's hard, but rewarding. It is designed to be fun, but also to challenge the player.Crash Bandicoot is the King of platform gaming! You know what Einstein said? "The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple" And Crash is just that, a geniously designed (credit to Naughty Dog) game full of gems (literally and metaphorically). It's simplistic in style and beautiful. It's hard, but rewarding. It is designed to be fun, but also to challenge the player. To be the crowning achievement in the Platforming experience!… Expand
  25. Ristamatt
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Best incarnation of Crash in original trilogy! Absolute masterpiece with countless replayability. I don't know how many hundrets (or thousands?) times I've played this game... Absolute gem (or power crystal?) which shaped my childhood. Unparalleled experience in platformer genre! I LOVE IT!
  26. MafiaGuy
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    It may have been a long time ago since I last played this game, but I really enjoy it. RAWKS!
  27. KeaganS.
    Jul 13, 2003
    10
    I own a PS2 and every PlayStation game (includes #6) and a GBA and The Huge Adventure. All are great, but this one, the graphics, and the several modes of play make THIS the one I would review.
  28. HenrikS.
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    Perfect game for PSOne. Addictive and still worth playing from time to time. One of only two games to "survive" the transition to PS2.
  29. NoahT.
    Oct 18, 2007
    9
    Whoever dectracted points for a bad story is an idiot, because we all know Crash Bandicoot games aren't about the story. A great game and I still play it today on my PS1. Took a mark off for a few minor quips, like minimal control issues when swimming and bit of an unfair difficulty spike in the fifth warp room. Otherwise a great game.
  30. Hummer3099
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    the crash bandicoot series is the best PS one arcade series ever. Fun and challenging when looking to beat the game and collect relics and gems. If you owned a PS one, then im sure you probably played this game.
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#4 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#2 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#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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