Crash Bash

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 7, 2000
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 215 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 147 out of 215
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 215
  3. Negative: 15 out of 215
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  1. xZippy
    Jun 12, 2014
    7
    This game doesn't have the exact same atmosphere as the previous Crash games made by Naughty Dog, but it still has every Crash-related thing mashed together in the best possible ways which make some extremely clever mini-games. And each mini-game has unique challenges among them so you can earn different collectables (also seen in previous Crash games).

    The only negative things I think    This game doesn't have the exact same atmosphere as the previous Crash games made by Naughty Dog, but it still has every Crash-related thing mashed together in the best possible ways which make some extremely clever mini-games. And each mini-game has unique challenges among them so you can earn different collectables (also seen in previous Crash games).

    The only negative things I think worth mentioning is first off, the AI, which can make some mini-games excruciatingly hard - and even more so when attempting some challenges unique to those mini-games. The second issue is that some mini-games are simply unfun and unintuitive, but some of them need to be completed anyway to continue the game. It's an awesome play for true Crash fans and its multiplayer is first-rate, but other than that, it doesn't pop out like it's predecessors.    … Expand
  2. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    7
    La verdad es que este Crash es bastante entretenido, más aún si juegas con amigos. Es simple, es fácil y eso lo hace divertido. Un buen juego para fans de Crash.
  3. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    7
    Divertido juego, lo disfrute mucho en mi infancia jugandolo con mis primos.
  4. Neo010390
    Apr 22, 2011
    6
    The Crash Bandicoot series has become very popular since it started back in 1996. In Japan he has huge merchandise, where you can get toys, cookie jars, piggy banks and mini karts. In his fifth (not chronologically though as this is a spin off like the last game CTR) game running, he's back making his first debut on a party game. Naughty Dog has sold the rights to Universal, and is nowThe Crash Bandicoot series has become very popular since it started back in 1996. In Japan he has huge merchandise, where you can get toys, cookie jars, piggy banks and mini karts. In his fifth (not chronologically though as this is a spin off like the last game CTR) game running, he's back making his first debut on a party game. Naughty Dog has sold the rights to Universal, and is now acquired by Sony. So that means we welcome our brand new developer to the Crash franchise, Eurocom. Crash Bash is a party game similar to Mario Party and, although it offers some exiting challenges, doesn't live up to its predecessors. There are three different events to choose from, Adventure, Battle and Tournament. Adventure is the main story of the game where you can choose 1 of 8 different characters, 4 from each side of good and evil. If you've played Crash 2 and Warped then you'll pretty much get the basic start of the game. You start off in a warp room and inside this warp room are a set of different battle arenas, each one has its own challenge e.g. bashing each other with attacks and crates, jumping on a pogo stick and collecting points or racing around a small circular track. The object of the game really is to win the arena to earn a trophy, after that you can either move onto the next arena or return to the previous one you did and try the gem or crystal challenge. As you progress further, a gold and sapphire relic challenge is unlocked. Once you have collected all the trophies in the arenas of the warp room, the boss portal is unlocked, defeat the boss and you can progress onto the next warp room, which consists of another set of arenas (some with new challenges). Overall there are six warp room, 28 levels and five boss battles. The main problem I have with this game is you find yourself doing the same challenge again and again, and it gets tiring after a while. Some of the arenas are good but some (the racing in particular) are boring. I have also encountered some bug errors in the game. For example (this might be hard to explain in text, but if you have discovered this as well, you'll understand what I mean) in Space Bash, if you trap one of your opponents by destroying a square of platforms, then he will just circulate himself and make no attempt to jump over the hole. Either this was done by mistake from the programmers, or the game testers didn't pick this up. Graphically the game hasn't changed that much, the textures and pixels of the characters, levels and backgrounds are still the same and there isn't as much variation as there was in the previous Crash titles. The music is catchy though, some are the same from Warped and have been remixed slightly and some are new. The characters voice taunts don't add anything special and some are just weird. Crash Bash isn't a terrible game, but it's not a great one either, just acceptable. CTR was a good spin-off title, but now I think they should go back to its original platform route.… Expand
  5. Penisvanlesbian
    May 6, 2011
    7
    Nowhere near as good as main games of Crash Bandicoot but surprisingly fun.
  6. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 30, 2011
    6
    After Naughty Dog left the furry mascot behind to pursue the Jak series, the Crash Bandicoot series began flailing. However, Crash Bash isn't half-bad, it's actually half-good and retains (some) of the charm the preceding games were shrouded in. Pros: Ridiculously addictive multi-player mode; some undeniably fun(ny) mini-games; retains the impressive visuals the preceding games had. Cons:After Naughty Dog left the furry mascot behind to pursue the Jak series, the Crash Bandicoot series began flailing. However, Crash Bash isn't half-bad, it's actually half-good and retains (some) of the charm the preceding games were shrouded in. Pros: Ridiculously addictive multi-player mode; some undeniably fun(ny) mini-games; retains the impressive visuals the preceding games had. Cons: The single-player mode is dull; some of the mini-games are just frustrating in general; not a lot of depth in character development or innovation.… Expand
  7. sebastianali
    Jun 22, 2019
    7
    Este juego es muy divertido en multijugador y tengo que admitir que el modo aventura para dos jugadores es muy original. El modo para un jugador también esta bien pero se vuelve bastante repetitivo y encima frustrante en muchos minijuegos.
  8. br_1245
    Sep 14, 2014
    6
    Mantendo o legado de bons jogos de Crash no PS one, um divertido game para um modo multiplayer. Bem variado, colorido e intuitivo. No single player se mostra bem desafiador para aqueles que querem completar 100%.
  9. tsakiym
    May 14, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  10. Xrayplayer
    Oct 22, 2020
    5
    I know there's a people who want a remake of crash bash but I have to say no half of the minigames are locked if you want to unlock them you need to complete the most boring single player in any game...you need to win each minigame three times just to earn one trophy and you'll repeat the same minigames over and over with just minor differences and if you want to earn gems or crystals youI know there's a people who want a remake of crash bash but I have to say no half of the minigames are locked if you want to unlock them you need to complete the most boring single player in any game...you need to win each minigame three times just to earn one trophy and you'll repeat the same minigames over and over with just minor differences and if you want to earn gems or crystals you have to replay the same minigames with unfair difficulty. It's one of the most repetitive games I have ever played it's not even fun with friends I say crash of the titans coop mode is more enjoyable with friends than crash bash I was going to give it a 4 but because it had a great soundtrack it gets a 5… Expand
  11. PurrTiger
    Dec 28, 2001
    6
    It all depends on how many friends you have around. There may be about 36 different games but they are pretty much the same package with one or two slight differences, which in my opinion could have been an option for the game [an option menu before each game so you can personally set the game up to your liking] instead of making practically the same game over and over and talking about It all depends on how many friends you have around. There may be about 36 different games but they are pretty much the same package with one or two slight differences, which in my opinion could have been an option for the game [an option menu before each game so you can personally set the game up to your liking] instead of making practically the same game over and over and talking about the 36 games they have. I, however am not going to just talk down to the game it does have some strong points... The adventure mode is fun and the ability to have 2 players on it makes it even better. Also as you beat each one more challenges open up and after you beat a certain amount you can face the boss of that room. However some of the beginners in the game will have to take a long time to understand the game so I am glad they added the menu showing you how to play each game before it starts. But in adventure mode if you lose the game and go back into it they don't show the rules again and if you are playing a 2 player adventure mode and you are playing with another friend who never played it before you have to go to the pause menu in order to show him/her how to play the game. And also about half the mini-games in the game have to be unlocked by adventure mode and imagine the frustration you get having to play the same level 3 times before you finally get to move on. I mean, 2 would be fine but you have to win 3 times before the computer opponents do. And also if you are playing with a friend who never played the game before and you are playing adventure mode, the computer players really go after them. Aside from that, I think the game would be more enjoyable if you could take the computer players out and just have it be you vs. your friend. In my opinion, if Naughty Dog made this game like it did the other crash games I think it would have been different. Some other things it could have changed was: As I said before, it could have had an option menu so you can personally change almost everything about the game[difficulty, # or computer players if any, rules of the game, controller settings,] and added the # of games to win. More games with a wider variety. If Crash Bash had the same number of games but made each one totally different, if would have fared better. Overall this is a great party game if you want to have some friends come over and play all night, I think it would be a good idea to rent the game and think twice about buying it and wait for the next Crash Bash game with my ideas included [I am hoping].… Expand
  12. [Anonymous]
    Dec 25, 2002
    5
    It's okay but it's not okay.
  13. drlowdon
    Jul 17, 2021
    5
    Crash Bash is a party video game in which players compete in a series of mini-games using characters from the Crash Bandicoot games. In all honesty this is almost the very definition of mediocre. None of the mini-games are awful, but none of them are particularly memorable either, and both the Mario Party and Wario Ware series of games do the same thing much better.
  14. maestro_tim
    Sep 20, 2017
    6
    Crash Bash was ok, not what everyone expected from the fifth game in Bandicoot universe, however it took some time to kill. Competitive game with well-known characters had some interesting levels. Some of the mini games were original however after the third time beating the same level but with trickier opponents simply became boring.
  15. Tosaver0324
    Aug 17, 2021
    6
    The game consists of only mini-games and they are all repetitive. Boss battles aren't bad. If you are a fan of mini games, you can have a look.
  16. RSCM
    Jan 4, 2022
    6
    Ta de puta madre, de verdad. Te lo juro por arturo, por esnupi y por to tus muertos.
  17. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    Un juego de lo más curioso y diferente a lo que acostumbró siempre Crash. El juego tiene buenas ideas y en su mayoría es bastante divertido, pero a veces peca de repetitivo, y hay algunos mini juegos que no son tan divertidos, por lo que al tener que jugarlos luego tantas veces la experiencia se vuelve molesta. Es mucho más disfrutable jugarlo acompañado.
    Nota final: 7.
  18. SonicEnthusiast
    Apr 25, 2022
    7
    The 5th crash game and final playstation exclusive crash game. It takes the the crash 3 graphics and slightly optimizes them. The gameplay is a load of warp rooms full of minigames. It has a lot reused content throughout. I had a very boring time getting 200%. With all of the reused content its already repetitive, but you have to play every single one 3 times to get the trophy. Its reallyThe 5th crash game and final playstation exclusive crash game. It takes the the crash 3 graphics and slightly optimizes them. The gameplay is a load of warp rooms full of minigames. It has a lot reused content throughout. I had a very boring time getting 200%. With all of the reused content its already repetitive, but you have to play every single one 3 times to get the trophy. Its really annoying. It also has one of the worst stories in a crash game of all time. But i have to give it to crash bash, its good fun and you can get an hour or so of sheer enjoyment, and I also find it as a game you can have nostalgia for and just relax while you play.… Expand
  19. EdWood94
    Sep 4, 2022
    7
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  20. hoviadko123
    Sep 16, 2022
    7
    Fun party Crash Bandicoot game.............................................
  21. Gupeze
    May 7, 2023
    7
    Sony Computer Entertainment America's Crash Bash for PlayStation is a very good game.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best PS1 Game of 2000
7
#7 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
19
#19 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. CNET Gamecenter
    50
    The problem here is that there are better, more original and inventive party games out there; Crash Bash fails to do anything to put itself ahead of Nintendo's "Mario Party" series, or even match it.
  2. Game Fan
    90
    I, for one, will be giving multiple copies of Crash Bash and multi-taps to family and friends this holiday, and that alone should speak miles on just how addictive and fun this game can be in a multiplayer environment.
  3. IGN
    75
    It's not original and it's not deep, but it's packed with tons of silly games and it's a social magnet amongst the geek elite.
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