Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 375 Ratings

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  1. AGoodGame
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best Ports to The Nintendo Switch, as many people complain about Crash's Difficultly I didn't run into parts why it was to difficult, I am glad that the creators decided to change somethings that many people found annoying in the original PS4 release such as Longer Load Times which now don't take their time to load, certain lighting effects like why Cortex is Speak to you inOne of the best Ports to The Nintendo Switch, as many people complain about Crash's Difficultly I didn't run into parts why it was to difficult, I am glad that the creators decided to change somethings that many people found annoying in the original PS4 release such as Longer Load Times which now don't take their time to load, certain lighting effects like why Cortex is Speak to you in Crash 2 and 3 his head now clashes well with the background. Even though the Switch Port isn't as powerful as the PS4 release it is still a must buy for any Switch Owner the Trilogy's Three Games are all amazing and play well Docked and Portable the N Sane Trilogy was a great choice for Switch, Now we can only hope that Spyro get's a release on Switch or Crash Joins the Battle in the Smash Ultimate.… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Pakon
    Jul 10, 2018
    9
    An excellent switch port. Runs great on both handheld and docked mode, although I would like it to be less blury on handheld mode. I've never played Crash games before so this is my first time jumping onto the series. Just amazing. A solid platformer game for switch owners.
  4. FredSchwen
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Crash Bandicoot is the first game I ever played on Playstation. this is on of my favorite 3d parkour game that remind me childhood memory. I'm so glad that I can play crash anywhere I go on Nintendo Switch.
    Graphic are so much better but I only wish to be able to switch between new and old graphic to see how much work they put into. Overall I really think this game worth his price if you    Crash Bandicoot is the first game I ever played on Playstation. this is on of my favorite 3d parkour game that remind me childhood memory. I'm so glad that I can play crash anywhere I go on Nintendo Switch.
    Graphic are so much better but I only wish to be able to switch between new and old graphic to see how much work they put into. Overall I really think this game worth his price if you are a true fan    … Expand
  5. Paschke274
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This Review is in Spanish:

    Yo jugue en mi infancia Crash Bandicoot 2 y Warped en ps1 . Esto era justo lo que pedía la misma jugabilidad con mejores gráficos. Al jugarlo me trajo muchos recuerdos de mi niñez.

    ¡Muchas Gracias!
  6. RealGameCritic
    Jul 12, 2018
    9
    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is one of the best made ports to the Switch so far. Very good quality and enjoyable games with a few kinks of the past still lingering like the controls being a little bit slippery and trouble with depth perception. However, it does not take away from how fun and classic these games feel even in a high definition polish. Three games definitely worth $40.
  7. Oldskoolberk
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    I never played Crash Bandicoot for the Playstation, so this game is somewhat new to my playing (I know that is sad but true). However I really enjoyed playing it on the Switch. The challenge level is tougher than I ever imagined but just enough not to make it impossible. It is a great throwback game and one you should get if you are nostalgic on the 64-bit era.
  8. Cougargames
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Its very very good a little difficult but stil good, didnt experience any difficulties with this port so definetly a good option to own this on the switch.
  9. Refreshment
    Sep 25, 2019
    8
    In despite of i'm a nintendo fan, i've always liked Crash bandicoot. So when i heard that this character was comig to the Nintendo switch i got really happy. It was what i expected, a good remake of the first three games of the franchise. But that's all, there is nothing beyond, so that is why it costs less than most of the games we're used to purchase. Finishing them at 100% is a veryIn despite of i'm a nintendo fan, i've always liked Crash bandicoot. So when i heard that this character was comig to the Nintendo switch i got really happy. It was what i expected, a good remake of the first three games of the franchise. But that's all, there is nothing beyond, so that is why it costs less than most of the games we're used to purchase. Finishing them at 100% is a very challenging task, specially the second one, it took me 60 hours which i enjoyed i lot, coming back to my childhood.
    The only thing i find annoying of this port to the NSW is the resolution... Panic button could have made a better version.    … Expand
  10. iMustang
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    For the first time in my life, I can say I have beaten a Crash Bandicoot game. Not just one however, but 3! As a kid I loved playing 2 & 3, but never had the skill to be able to finish them. But the good folks over at Toys for Bob truly did revive this franchise in the best way with fantastic quality of life improvements, which made them a great game to pick up and play in small burstsFor the first time in my life, I can say I have beaten a Crash Bandicoot game. Not just one however, but 3! As a kid I loved playing 2 & 3, but never had the skill to be able to finish them. But the good folks over at Toys for Bob truly did revive this franchise in the best way with fantastic quality of life improvements, which made them a great game to pick up and play in small bursts (and exactly why I picked it up on Switch). This was truly a blast from the past with great remastered soundtracks, hilarious new character voice over and expressions, and the charm of an era now gone.… Expand
  11. Ghazman2019
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    This game is N. Sane! I've only played the first 5 levels and have already fell in love with this game. Activision did a great job porting over this game and somehow was able to put everything on the cartridge. This game is a MUST OWN for any Switch owner!
  12. Outsider64
    Sep 18, 2019
    8
    Solid platformer. I've played all 3 games years ago on my PSX. Switch version looks really good. Maybe sometimes there is annoying input lag even on pro controller connected by wire.
  13. MatsisInty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Muito bom os gráficos são muitos bonitos, e os controles são competentes nunca morri por-causa do controle ou de um bug adorei recomendo
  14. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    8
    The original games on PS1 are legendary. This was a much necessary comeback for the Crash Bandicoot saga. The games is challenging if you want to completed 100% percent.
  15. GameCompleters
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    As someone who had Crash Bandicoot 1 and Warped on the Playstation 1, when the Switch version came out I had to buy it. I had it on PS4 and completed Warped, but never got around to the other 2 games. With the switch I have already completed 1 and am trying Crash 2 for the first time. The originals were 10/10 and the switch version is the same with nicer graphics and its portable!
    A must    As someone who had Crash Bandicoot 1 and Warped on the Playstation 1, when the Switch version came out I had to buy it. I had it on PS4 and completed Warped, but never got around to the other 2 games. With the switch I have already completed 1 and am trying Crash 2 for the first time. The originals were 10/10 and the switch version is the same with nicer graphics and its portable!
    A must buy if you like platformers! 10/10    … Expand
  16. otakudbz
    Jun 29, 2018
    9
    After many years of disappointing games and being left alone in the shadows, Crash was finally back in 2017 with an incredible remaster of his original trilogy that took the gaming world by storm in the 90s. And now, one year after his amazing comeback, the world's favorite marsupial crashes the Nintendo Switch. But, does the hybrid console manages to run the game well?

    The answer is    After many years of disappointing games and being left alone in the shadows, Crash was finally back in 2017 with an incredible remaster of his original trilogy that took the gaming world by storm in the 90s. And now, one year after his amazing comeback, the world's favorite marsupial crashes the Nintendo Switch. But, does the hybrid console manages to run the game well?

    The answer is yes. Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is a well-made port that runs in a good resolution and a stable 30 fps, with absolutely no frame drops. Sure, some things such as the lightnings in some levels and the textures are quite toned down, but it's not a huge difference, as the game still looks beautiful on the TV and when playing on the go. The developers did a great job at porting this game to Nintendo's newest console.

    Now, speaking aside from the port's quality and such, is the remaster really that good?

    It's best to say that "good" is not enough to describe N.Sane Trilogy. This remaster keeps everything that the original Crash games had in terms of gameplay, level design, story, characters and such, but also improves on everything it has the chance to, such as the graphics, animations, and voice acting. Doing that, it not only creates a sense of familiarity and nostalgia by playing the three original Crash Bandicoot games remastered, but also gives us a feeling of "freshness", by being faithful to the original trilogy. To say it short, this is a remaster made with so much passion that will satisfy every fan of Crash Bandicoot.

    Of course, that doesn't mean N.Sane Trilogy is absolutely perfect. By being faithful to the original games, the remaster also brings back a few problems that the original trilogy had, and doesn't try to fix them. Some things such as the controls at some levels and how it can become frustrating in a few moments are still there. These are things that long-time fans of the series won't have any problem with, but new players might not be ready to face a few of those problems and the big difficult these games bring. That doesn't mean it's impossible to adapt yourself to the game if you're a newcomer, though.

    In the end, it's safe to say that Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is one of the finest examples of how to make a remaster right, keeping everything important the original games had while tweaking everything it possibly can. This means that some common problems are brought back, but it's nothing the player cannot get used to. At the same time, the port for the Nintendo Switch is absolutely great, with no huge difference to the other versions. But, the greatest thing we all get from the remaster, is that Crash's finally back, and better than ever.    … Expand
  17. yahav135
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    For a port pf a PS4 game, it's absolutely wonderful, looks great (especially while docked) and the games themselves are fantastic. This is my entry point to the Crash Bandicoot series, and I'm not disappointed at all. You get three games for 39.99$ with some of the best platforming levels I've seen (like Slippery Climb, Future Tense, Hang em High and much more!) and the games have a uniqueFor a port pf a PS4 game, it's absolutely wonderful, looks great (especially while docked) and the games themselves are fantastic. This is my entry point to the Crash Bandicoot series, and I'm not disappointed at all. You get three games for 39.99$ with some of the best platforming levels I've seen (like Slippery Climb, Future Tense, Hang em High and much more!) and the games have a unique cartoonish charm, great cutscenes and it overall runs really well.… Expand
  18. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Jun 29, 2018
    9
    Poor resolution ahead but the switch version is awesome! The portability inherent in the nature of the console - to put the marsupial in his pocket and play in his company on every occasion, all in all, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a ruthlessly faithful recreation of some of the earliest successes in 3D platforming. Levels are slick, gorgeous to look at, and recreate the feel of thePoor resolution ahead but the switch version is awesome! The portability inherent in the nature of the console - to put the marsupial in his pocket and play in his company on every occasion, all in all, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a ruthlessly faithful recreation of some of the earliest successes in 3D platforming. Levels are slick, gorgeous to look at, and recreate the feel of the originals superbly. However, newcomers to the series may be put off by the steep difficulty spikes and little to no explanation of some of the finer mechanics. This is definitely worth a look if you're a fan of 3D platformers, but just as was the case back in the '90s, Crash isn't in quite the same league as Mario when it comes to playability, inventiveness and entertainment.… Expand
  19. Mordecai_253
    Jun 30, 2018
    8
    I remember playing all three of these Crash games back in the 90s when I had better hair and reflexes. I bought this game on PS4 last year and was hesitant to plop another 30-40 bucks on a technically inferior Switch version. But one of the Switch's selling points is its portability and that makes one's 'definitive' version of a cross-platform the Switch version one can take anywhere.I remember playing all three of these Crash games back in the 90s when I had better hair and reflexes. I bought this game on PS4 last year and was hesitant to plop another 30-40 bucks on a technically inferior Switch version. But one of the Switch's selling points is its portability and that makes one's 'definitive' version of a cross-platform the Switch version one can take anywhere.

    First, the graphics are noticeably worse than the PS4 version. No fancy hair effects on Crash, poorer shadows, and less vegetation are all easily recognized with a point of comparison. After playing for a few hours on a proper monitor though, those differences become less and less important. The resolution is a bummer however, I really wish they could have hit 1080p on docked. The frame-rate is solid and I haven't noticed any slowdown at all so far. The 30fps target isn't stellar but that's all this port had to aim for. ONE HUGE IMPROVEMENT comes with the load times. Holy cow! One of the main reasons I didn't like booting up or playing this game on PS4, was the obscene loadtimes for the games themselves and every level in and out. That hasn't been patched out as far as I know. On Switch everything loads quickly and is no longer an annoyance.

    As far as the games themselves, they are still a blast if you like more old-school platformers. I've read some reviews that pain these games as out-dated or otherwise showing their age with regards to gameplay. I think that's an absurd argument. Certainly, these games are harder than a lot of more modern games, especially certain sections of Crash 1. The mechanics are more simple but they are tight and pushed to the hilt. The games challenge relies on precision jumping in both time and space.

    I personally enjoy this style of gameplay. The levels are varied aesthetically and filled with secrets. For completionists there are plenty of very challenging activities in nearly every level.

    It's not like Switch is hurting for platformers, but, if you like them this is definitely worth looking into because with 3 whole games in the package, you're getting some serious bang for your bucks.    … Expand
  20. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    7
    This game, while good, proves that Nintendo is behind other companies as the game's graphics don't even look that good on a TV screen.
  21. abvilla
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Crash en portatil una maravilla, quema todas las demás copias de ps4 y xbox o pc que la de switch es la mejor de todas!! un gran acierto para poder disfrutar de la mascota de sony en nintendo :D ah! y por cierto es muy divertido :)
  22. Broski2K18
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    The Switch version is nearly identical to the other versions with the exception of a few graphical downgrades, although they are barely noticeable and the game still looks gorgeous despite them.

    The same fun seen in the original PS4 version is back and is arguably even better with the perk of playing this on the go and whenever or wherever you want. If you missed out on the PS4    The Switch version is nearly identical to the other versions with the exception of a few graphical downgrades, although they are barely noticeable and the game still looks gorgeous despite them.

    The same fun seen in the original PS4 version is back and is arguably even better with the perk of playing this on the go and whenever or wherever you want.

    If you missed out on the PS4 version, then I cannot recommend this version enough.

    It’s the same fun, but this time it is easily accessible anytime.    … Expand
  23. crasholek1
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    It's a remaster not a remake. So if it's hard to play for you go play something else. Oryginal crash was hard - the part one especially. Its great to see crash on switch. Great games
  24. IlCyborg
    Jul 16, 2018
    7
    Although the game is good, the switch port kinda sucks. If you look at games like Zelda Botw or Super Mario Odyssey you can see how good a switch game can look. Crash looks like a 2008 IPhone game in comparison.
  25. h0st
    Jul 3, 2018
    0
    Terrible Controls. Terrible Hitboxes. Terrible Gameplay. Terrible Game. Waste of Money. Waste of Time.
  26. NickSlyCooper
    Jul 12, 2018
    5
    I do really enjoy the story and some of the levels are super engaging. However I find some of the levels, especially the bridge levels of Crash 1 to be extremely hard. Lucky me, I haven't gotten to Stormy Ascent... Yet. Otherwise, the one thing I hate is that the controls are so slippery or won't input. In multiple levels, I've clicked the B button and when I go to jump and it doesn'tI do really enjoy the story and some of the levels are super engaging. However I find some of the levels, especially the bridge levels of Crash 1 to be extremely hard. Lucky me, I haven't gotten to Stormy Ascent... Yet. Otherwise, the one thing I hate is that the controls are so slippery or won't input. In multiple levels, I've clicked the B button and when I go to jump and it doesn't register, I get pretty pissed off. One screw up off any platforming, your dead.… Expand
  27. TunaPotato
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    crash bandicoot n-sane trilogy is a good game for the nintendo switch, for me the best version is the nintendo switch because you can take it everywhere, it has some not very noticeable graphic differences, it could go unnoticed easily as a version of ps4 but if it has notable differences such as shadows, lighting and the most notable is the crash coat that is not well defined in thecrash bandicoot n-sane trilogy is a good game for the nintendo switch, for me the best version is the nintendo switch because you can take it everywhere, it has some not very noticeable graphic differences, it could go unnoticed easily as a version of ps4 but if it has notable differences such as shadows, lighting and the most notable is the crash coat that is not well defined in the version of nintendo switch, it is a very good purchase since it gives you three great games by $ 40, a very good price if you ask me, the game is fantastic, but if you have some failures especially in the first bandicoot crash that for the newest will be difficult this crash, for people who have never played any of the three crash bandicoot I would recommend playing the third bandicoot crash that is warped. a very good game 100% recommended… Expand
  28. CPD98
    Jul 8, 2018
    1
    720p y 480p en portátil. En 2018. Nintendo Switch sigue haciendo el ridículo.
  29. njaab
    Jul 31, 2020
    6
    Игра сама хорошая и для своего времени была великолепной. Буквально культовой.
    Но ремастер изменил графику и все. Он не избавился от многочисленных проблем игры.
    Игра была сложной. Ремастер эту сложность оставил. Только вся сложность заключается в кривизне самой игре. Разработчики тогда даже не знали что такое геймдизайн, не говоря о том, чтобы пытаться сделать правильно. Они просто    Игра сама хорошая и для своего времени была великолепной. Буквально культовой.
    Но ремастер изменил графику и все. Он не избавился от многочисленных проблем игры.
    Игра была сложной. Ремастер эту сложность оставил. Только вся сложность заключается в кривизне самой игре. Разработчики тогда даже не знали что такое геймдизайн, не говоря о том, чтобы пытаться сделать правильно. Они просто сделали игру. Для того времени это было хорошо.
    Но для сейчас куча настолько банальных ошибок в игре все портит. В день я прохожу по 1-2 уровня. Мне приходится заставлять себя. Мне нравится игра, но порой она максимально не честна, а сложность ее не адекватна.
    Это нормально, когда тебя заставляют проходить один уровень на 100% при этом не умирая, чтобы получить особый бонус?
    Да.
    Только в этой игре есть много проблем. Например, ОЧЕНЬ сложно оценивать расстояние. И 30% всех смертей основываются только на этом.
    Потом идет камера, ибо она порой стоит так, что не видно врагов, на которых ты идешь, или дороги, по которой надо тебе идти. Это еще около 15% смертей.
    Еще около 5% это прыжки. Прыжки в этой игре нужно делать абсолютно идеально, иначе ты просто не допрыгнешь. И я преувеличиваю, но только чуть-чуть. Надо делать прыжок в последние моменты соприкосновения с землей. Иначе ты просто не допрыгнешь. Нормальное дело, скажете?
    Да, нормальное. Только если из этих прыжков не состоит вся игра и вся механика игры. Причем игры скоростной, где некоторые уровни надо проходить на скорости и тебе нет дела до подчета пикселей.
    А любая ошибка отправляет тебя на последний чекпоинт. Здесь нет жизней или типа того. Ошибся - умер.

    Я все еще получаю удовольствие от игры, но многие такие проблемы отбивают желание играть в нее уже через полчаса запуска.    … Expand
  30. MetaFoxie
    Jun 30, 2018
    0
    Some games do age well, others do not. Crash Bandicoot most certainly does not. Especially the first part of the trilogy is from a time where lack of content was simply made up for by a very high difficulty.
    And whilst you die a lot from your own mistakes and bad timing, the worst part is that you very often die for something that was simply not your fault, such as the fixed camera making    Some games do age well, others do not. Crash Bandicoot most certainly does not. Especially the first part of the trilogy is from a time where lack of content was simply made up for by a very high difficulty.
    And whilst you die a lot from your own mistakes and bad timing, the worst part is that you very often die for something that was simply not your fault, such as the fixed camera making precise jumps close to impossible or you having killed an enemy or broke a crate that you need to advance.

    I guess the level making this the most obvious is "The high road", where you already have a hard time to do precise jumps due to the camera behind your back, but it also contains sections where you need a certain enemy to advance. An enemy you can kill. And if you die often enough, the game now gives you a protective mask, which makes things worse because not only does that not help with falling down, it also makes killing these enemies you need by accident a lot more likely.

    Everybody who loved the original Crash Bandicoot games and wants to go through the frustration again: it's a great port with lovely graphics and attention paid to detail.

    Everybody else: hands off that game. It is frustrating, very repetitive in level design, graphics and music and you simply notice that it was from the very early time of 3d jump and runs. You can get better ones for the Swich easily.    … Expand
  31. vgmkyle
    Jul 4, 2018
    0
    If all you can say is "oh it's portable" that's not actually a case for the game itself. The controls are EVEN worse than the PS4 version, Crash is the touchiest character I've used in my life via these remakes. The old games were better controlled, but at least the PS4 game looked outstanding, this; THIS looks like dog poop. The Switch version is a total waste of time and money.
  32. sharkman265
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Delayed controls , frustrating and broken gameplay with crash 1 and 2 , do yourself a favor and play the original PlayStation 1 versions
  33. Tirah
    Apr 14, 2019
    5
    This remake looks and sounds good, but those are the only compliments I can give it. I've always wanted to love Crash but despite all the quirkiness and colourful graphics I despise the original trilogy. These games are a relic of the past, back when developers were still trying to figure out how this brand spaking new 3D thing worked - and it shows.

    The gameplay is beyond frustrating    This remake looks and sounds good, but those are the only compliments I can give it. I've always wanted to love Crash but despite all the quirkiness and colourful graphics I despise the original trilogy. These games are a relic of the past, back when developers were still trying to figure out how this brand spaking new 3D thing worked - and it shows.

    The gameplay is beyond frustrating and in most cases it comes down to simple trial and error and cheap deathtraps you can't possibly react to the first time around.

    The controls are stiff, while in the water levels you float all over the place and being precise is impossible. Jumps are ever so slightly low and short, just enough so that you can only barely reach neighbouring platforms if you're pixel-perfect and jump from the very edge on a cliff. Frustrating doesn't even begin to describe this. The third game gives you a double jump, which just like in Jak & Daxter needs to be performed within a certain time window. Press the button too late and instead of an elegant double jump you'll land in a lava pool.

    Add to this an awful camera with an even worse perspective that makes it very hard to see where you're going to land. Occasionally the game goes into a 2D perspective, yet even then it's not truly 2D and you can still fall off the stage and to your doom by simply walking too close towards the screen or away from it.

    No bad game is complete without lazy linear level design and one-hit deaths, and you will burn through dozens of lives in mere minutes - so prepare to be replaying those first few levels of each game and farming lives A LOT.

    I've played Dark Souls and Bloodborne and neither of them are as frustratingly difficult as these 90's kids games. There's no fair challenge to be found here, it just boils down to a bunch of cheap deaths, memorisation and luck. If you're lucky and you don't fall through platforms or get electrocuted through a wall, you may even have a good time, if only briefly before anger and frustration inevitably get to you. A remake can only be as good as its source material, and frankly Crash was never good. If you're starved for some 90's nostalgia, play Spyro Reignited or the upcoming Medievil remake instead.    … Expand
  34. karlmarshall
    Feb 22, 2020
    3
    Disappointing that the controls weren't worked on, as it can be unresponsive to input which results in dying. The frustration of Crash needs to come from things which are your own fault, not undetected input as an irrelevant animation finishes, flames which have visually finished toasting you or bad hitboxes. A true shame that this wasn't polished more, opening a new door for the bandicoot IP.
  35. Romorais
    Jul 23, 2018
    9
    So much frustration, anger and love!

    This game is a travel back to my childhood and it's as good as I remember(except for Crash 1, that game was not that good and, if you're not a completionist, you should leave it and play the other 2).

    If you spend too much time away from your house like me the Switch version is a must, if not choose where you feel more comfortable playing and have fun!
  36. TrasteroDPablo
    May 8, 2020
    9
    8,5 Gran recreación de los videojuegos de ps one. Dificultad muy alta debido a los controles.
  37. chrisx213
    Oct 6, 2022
    4
    Underneath a lazy port that has bad collision detection (an issue present in the ps4 release) are three great games, that frankly should look better than it does. This collection solves the worst problem present in the originals; their brevity. Only buy if this is your only system that runs it.
  38. elandroid
    Sep 30, 2018
    6
    Crash Bandicoot fue un juego en cierta forma sobrevalorado. Era la respuesta de Sony a Nintendo y Sega y había no solo que venderlo, si no que los fanboys de Sony debían ponerlo a la altura de las otras dos mascotas. Lo que es cierto es que Crash siempre vivió a la sombra de los otros dos. La remasterización tiene sus puntos fuertes: el estilo es perfecto y la recreación de los nivelesCrash Bandicoot fue un juego en cierta forma sobrevalorado. Era la respuesta de Sony a Nintendo y Sega y había no solo que venderlo, si no que los fanboys de Sony debían ponerlo a la altura de las otras dos mascotas. Lo que es cierto es que Crash siempre vivió a la sombra de los otros dos. La remasterización tiene sus puntos fuertes: el estilo es perfecto y la recreación de los niveles fiel. La forma en la que el juego escala la dificultad e introduce nuevos retos es también muy buena. El problema es que los niveles son todos iguales, la misma idea mezclada hasta la saciedad, en la época de Mario 64 esto era un mero intento de acercarse a su sombra. Los juegos son divertidos, difíciles en su justa medida, pero no tienen ningún aliciente para jugarlos. Hay unos 4/5 tipos de niveles que se repiten una y otra vez: camino jungla, nieve, río jungla, ruinas... El mejor juego de la saga fue Crash Team Racing. Me temo que Crash será olvidado en una generación o dos y este sea el último coletazo que le quede al pobre animal. Siempre fue un concepto muy limitado por su propio diseño que triunfó por necesidad. Recomendable para todos aquellos que jugaron a las historias originales, pero la nostalgia es una engañosa amiga de la verdad.… Expand
  39. MelThorn
    Aug 22, 2018
    7
    Crash Bandicoot was Dark Souls before Dark Souls was a thing-- and by that I mean, the difficult can be absurdly unrelenting. Crash Bandicoot is the epitome of "trial and error" gaming, and to get through most of the game's levels, you have to memorize them.

    Back when I was a kid, I managed to achieve acquiring every single gem, crystal and platinum ankh in the second and third games,    Crash Bandicoot was Dark Souls before Dark Souls was a thing-- and by that I mean, the difficult can be absurdly unrelenting. Crash Bandicoot is the epitome of "trial and error" gaming, and to get through most of the game's levels, you have to memorize them.

    Back when I was a kid, I managed to achieve acquiring every single gem, crystal and platinum ankh in the second and third games, and when trying to do the same today, I marvel at the patience I must have had, because I had forgotten just how RIDICULOUSLY unfair the series was.

    Toe barely over a cliff edge?
    You fall and die.
    Didn't jump far enough?
    You die.
    Jumped too far?
    You die.
    Barely touch the edge of an enemy?
    You die.
    Run past one enemy only for another one to suddenly surprise you over the hill because of the horrendous camera angles?
    You die.
    Jump too soon?
    You die.
    Jump too late?
    You die.
    Spot an enemy on the screen as your sliding across a patch of ice, but you can't slow down in time?
    You die.
    All your lives are gone. Game over.

    And yet, somehow, Crash Bandicoot is still less forgiving than Dark Souls ever was. Gathering lives is a pain due to how many times you fall into pits. Gathering Aku masks is pointless for the same reason. Most of your deaths are due to falls, and this was always true in Crash Bandicoot games. When re-releasing the series, Vicarious Visions did nothing to update this, I imagine because they wanted to stay true to the original game's "spirit."

    Well, the spirit of Crash is definitely there, and for that I'm grateful... but I'm also this close to chucking my controller across the room whenever I play these. I remember them being annoyingly hard, but not this harsh.

    Still, a lot of the pain is worth reliving some of these games. The visuals are fantastic, and I never thought I'd see Crash updated to this level. And I'd be remiss if I didn't say I had a smile on my face when remembering myself as a kid, sitting on the floor with a Playstation controller in my hand and playing the hell out of these.

    Are they as fun as I remember? Eh... sadly, no. They're a LOT more painful than I recall them being, and I don't know if that's intended or not. Do they reignite my love for old Playstation games? Absolutely.

    Still... if you haven't played these games in the past, I actually wouldn't recommend them. They're at times insufferable and anger-inducing. Few games are as nonsensical as the Crash series nowadays, and there's a very good reason for that. Trial and error is really not any fun.    … Expand
  40. mirtico
    Jul 28, 2020
    1
    In the beginning it was fine and then it got worse but in the middle went back to be good, but the last level (stormy ascent) was the worst level design i've ever seen in the games history.
  41. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Does exactly what it says on the tin. If you liked the original three Crash games then you're going to love this, as that's exactly what it is! Feels great to play with the Switch controllers (personally I preferred using a pro controller, but the joycons work well too) and the handheld mode feels incredibly natural. I spent hours playing through this as soon as it had finished downloadingDoes exactly what it says on the tin. If you liked the original three Crash games then you're going to love this, as that's exactly what it is! Feels great to play with the Switch controllers (personally I preferred using a pro controller, but the joycons work well too) and the handheld mode feels incredibly natural. I spent hours playing through this as soon as it had finished downloading and just couldn't put it down - a great package of nostalgia and charm whilst being a constant blast to play. Didn't find either of the two new levels very exciting but I think they're aimed for slightly more hardcore gamers given the difficulties.… Expand
  42. TuxDC
    Sep 24, 2022
    1
    Port is good but without any nostalgia cloudy the gameplay, the Crash games are awful. Running forward platforming is garbage. You will fall in a pit 5 times on Game 1 Board 1 get a game over and never touch it again.
  43. Loo_oo
    Mar 21, 2022
    7
    Que dire si ce n'est que ce portage est très fidèle. On retrouve les 3 remasters de cette superbe trilogie et... ses défauts d'époque !
    A noter une difficulté très élevé pour le premier opus. Mais quel plaisir de grignoter ce jeu car c'est pour moi son véritable atout. On peu jouer des petites phases de 5-10 minutes en mode portable. A croire que ce jeu a été conçu pour la console
  44. ara-rem
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    Recommend the game: its all the 3 best crash games ever in one, with better graphics. The lighting and a few characters may look weird, but the game is still as good to play and still looks fine, so no problem here. Also a few extras like coco and relics in the first 2 games.
  45. Don_Leudyn
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Un paquete en trilogia de nostagia, de la gran Playstation One a la Nintendo Switch, las mismas jugabilidad de los originales, perfecta dificutad, todo un disfrute para los usuarios que aman a Crash Bandicoot.
  46. greninjaX
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    while crash 1 is a bit rough around the edges, the other 2 are master pieces. this version of the game looks just as good as it does on other platforms, and now it's portable
  47. MaxPesky
    May 25, 2019
    9
    I Kinda Love this game so much, I got one for the Nintendo switch, my favourite part about this game is the Theme Songs, It's Remastered And Updated, The worst part about this game is The Harder Levels from Some Levels, I Love this game so much
  48. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Crash Bandicoot is an amazing trilogy and while growing up these were among my favorite games. Crash while silent is an engaging protagonist and there's lots of subtle humor throughout. The platforming is very polished minus a few moments in the second game (where there are some depth perception issues that aren't present elsewhere).

    These 3 games are more than worth the price.
  49. nanoka
    Jul 26, 2020
    3
    The controls are just horrible. The hotboxes of first game are straight wrong. I'm really sad this bad quality Bandicoot rip-off got released and even got so many ads people really thought it is a decent "game"
  50. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    7
    Most of the criticism I saw for this game is either in its difficulty or controls. And I can definitely agree that there are some pretty bad difficulty spikes in Crash 1. But other than that, these games are just really solid and fun platformers that every Jump and Run fan should play at least once.
  51. jens76
    May 22, 2023
    8
    Kult sein, langsam fallen mir keine ersten Schritte mehr ein, gut zu wissen, wo man steht, hart aber vertretbar. Die Sprachausgabe sollte man leiser stellen.
  52. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Es la mejor versión del juego, además es portátil, como no podía ser otro hecho por Vicarious Visions, los mismos crack desarrolladores de los magníficos juegos de GBA (Crash XS, N-TRANCED) y el asombroso CNK
  53. Arfon
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    I never played the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy until this came out, and after playing it I become a fan of the Bandicoot. It is such a fun game and also a very hard one, and that's perfect because your skills are put to the test in the most difficult levels or bonus areas. I give this game a 9/10 because the 3rd game didn't feel as challenging as the other two, I was kinda dissapontedI never played the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy until this came out, and after playing it I become a fan of the Bandicoot. It is such a fun game and also a very hard one, and that's perfect because your skills are put to the test in the most difficult levels or bonus areas. I give this game a 9/10 because the 3rd game didn't feel as challenging as the other two, I was kinda dissaponted because I expected that it was going to be better than the second one(Which I consider the best of the three) But I still enjoyed it. But yeah, if you want to play an smashing blast from the past this is your game.… Expand
  54. ekixbrass
    Apr 29, 2020
    7
    If you are looking for a trip down memory lane, this game is for you! I remember playing the second Crash game, and now this game is improved with amazing graphics and animations. This game is a very good price as well because you have all three games in one package. It was nice to play the other two games that I've never played before. However, this game is hard. The controls areIf you are looking for a trip down memory lane, this game is for you! I remember playing the second Crash game, and now this game is improved with amazing graphics and animations. This game is a very good price as well because you have all three games in one package. It was nice to play the other two games that I've never played before. However, this game is hard. The controls are unresponsive at times, which results in a lot of deaths. This can be very frustrating, and it will take a long time to beat one game out of the three. I feel like the controls were better on the original consoles because it took me longer to beat the game than when I was seven years old.… Expand
  55. jr00102
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Crash is back. Crash 2 and 3 are still the best in the series and crash 1 is still is fun to play. There's not a lot to complain about crash looks great and you can now also play as coco. The only thing they did that was questionable was that they made all the games have Crash 3 physic so platforming in Crash 1 and 2 can feel off and be a little bit off when landing on the edge of a platform.
  56. LauRojo
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Un remake con buenos gráficos, respetando al original en cuanto a mecánicas y con pequeños fallos como el de algunas comisiones
  57. WopokijjX
    Jul 12, 2020
    1
    Very bad game... and controls is very bad. (I don't like all crash bandicoot games...)
  58. Sonic12403
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    With amazing graphics, fantastic soundtrack, and always classic gameplay, Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogy not only revives the original games, but also improves on them with much love and care as you would expect.
  59. Sebastian96
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Es un buen juego, y creo que su calidad gráfica no está mal para la consola
  60. THE_GAD77
    Sep 17, 2020
    0
    **** game **** game **** game **** game **** game **** game **** game **** game
  61. 2-D
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Seriously challenging with some really memorable levels that you’ll keep coming back to. Great to play with friends, pumping music and vibrant art direction all over. For someone who doesn’t get nostalgia from these games, the challenge is enough to keep you engaged thoroughly. There are some glaring missed opportunities to fix some awful water and jet pack levels, plus the difficultySeriously challenging with some really memorable levels that you’ll keep coming back to. Great to play with friends, pumping music and vibrant art direction all over. For someone who doesn’t get nostalgia from these games, the challenge is enough to keep you engaged thoroughly. There are some glaring missed opportunities to fix some awful water and jet pack levels, plus the difficulty degradation of the final game may feel inconsistent.… Expand
  62. JAG7
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    Just finish Crash Bandicoot 1. I hate this game with all my heart! Never have I given 0 but it deserves it completely. Never have I played such absurdly difficult game. And the worst of all is that the difficulty is cheap and intentional.False jumps, no visual depth or definition ,horrible camera angles and slippery hoops and jumps. Vicarious Visions is pure evil. It’s a totally unfairJust finish Crash Bandicoot 1. I hate this game with all my heart! Never have I given 0 but it deserves it completely. Never have I played such absurdly difficult game. And the worst of all is that the difficulty is cheap and intentional.False jumps, no visual depth or definition ,horrible camera angles and slippery hoops and jumps. Vicarious Visions is pure evil. It’s a totally unfair and cheap way to make the gamer failed over and over. I’m mad. Don’t fool yourselfs with the cute look of the characters. This game is hard and absurdly unfair. I forgot how many times I died, and how many times I used profanities and wanted to break the console. I forced myself to finish it. After finishing the whole campaign I don’t feel satisfied at all. I feel angry and dreadfully tired. Pleas don’t play this junk!… Expand
  63. darkstom457
    Aug 3, 2021
    9
    Yo en mi caso no tuve la oportunidad de jugar estos grandísimos juegos cuando salieron, pero me orgullece mucho que le hayan hecho un Remake así más personas tienen la oportunidad de jugarlos.
    Para empezar este es un juego de plataformas en 3-D, aunque a veces presenta algunos escenarios en 2-D, estos siempre tienen profundidad, además hay que tener en cuenta que presenta una gran    Yo en mi caso no tuve la oportunidad de jugar estos grandísimos juegos cuando salieron, pero me orgullece mucho que le hayan hecho un Remake así más personas tienen la oportunidad de jugarlos.
    Para empezar este es un juego de plataformas en 3-D, aunque a veces presenta algunos escenarios en 2-D, estos siempre tienen profundidad, además hay que tener en cuenta que presenta una gran dificultad, principalmente el primero en las secuelas su nivel es reducido.
    Una de las cosas que más me gustaron de estos juegos fue su gran variedad en escenarios y niveles, cada uno cuenta con su propio estilo, además que cuenta con un gran grado de rejugabilidad. En diferentes situaciones inclusive nos otorga el poder de manejar diferentes tipos de vehículos, como motocicletas, lanchas, animales, hasta naves espaciales. Otras cosas a destacar son sus jefes finales variados y diferentes entre sí. Y por último su apartado técnico, el lavo de caro que le hicieron a toda la trilogía es asombrosa, con excelente animación, modelados, y una gran banda sonora.
    Un punto negativo que me gustaría destacar es su dificultad, ya que a veces puede ser hasta frustrante, y no cuenta con modos más fáciles.
    Si te gusta los juegos de plataformas desafiantes te lo recomiendo de una ya vas a encontrar una gran variedad de niveles y situaciones, si por el contrario buscas alguna experiencia más tranquila y casual quizás este jugo no sea para vos.    … Expand
  64. NathanEngelhorn
    Mar 28, 2021
    4
    Good Job Updating The Graphics Activison, too Bad You Didn’t Update The Gameplay. Crash Bandicoot: N Sane Trilogy Is a Game Where Depth Perception Really Matters because if You Miss A Jump and Fall And Die too many times you have to Start the Level all Over again. I Cant Tell You how many Dam Times i’ve died falling Because the The Game Has **** Controls and Bad Depth Perception. The GameGood Job Updating The Graphics Activison, too Bad You Didn’t Update The Gameplay. Crash Bandicoot: N Sane Trilogy Is a Game Where Depth Perception Really Matters because if You Miss A Jump and Fall And Die too many times you have to Start the Level all Over again. I Cant Tell You how many Dam Times i’ve died falling Because the The Game Has **** Controls and Bad Depth Perception. The Game Feels like its a NES Game. The Levels are Short, lame, and Feels Like i’m Playing temple run with a Controller and ****ier controls. So If Your Looking for a Fun Platformer from the 1990s to play this is not your game. Go Play Donkey Kong Country. That Game is a Masterpiece.… Expand
  65. Ray6701
    Sep 3, 2021
    0
    Awfully bad enough as it is so hard too difficult just super confusing bro really
  66. joshuah1995
    Jul 11, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The 'supposedly enhanced' and aptly named N SANE Trilogy has a far bigger impact on visual quality rather than the actual controls and game play compatibility. Completely built from the ground up with the Olds specs comes a remained modern day spin on the old classics. But does it hold up? Sort of.

    My main gripe with remasters is the way changes are made to 'enhance' an already established play style that isn't broken to begin with. FOR EXAMPLE, Crash controlled differently across all three games for a reason. As the games went on his mobility improved and granted him access to powerups that allowed the marsupi to not rely so much on just solely jumping. This is why his base jump is pretty weak in Warped. However, the devs wanted to make the controls of the remaster feel consistent and unified. So they based all control off of the third games jumping. THIS MAKES THE OTHER GAMES FEEL INCREDIBLY OFF. And that's not the only problem. With current Gen tech, the hit boxes on Crash's feet are pill shaped and this means he will slip off of platforms way easier. Along with a bunch of other wonky changes to his controls, frankly this makes the game such a chore for new and old fans alike. In fact, the time trials, which were added to the first and second game as well, are horrendous. Even the gimmick levels have been tampered with on vehicle stages. It's atrocious. The game may look good but it plays like Crash is carrying around a lot more weight and the slightest fault will send you plummeting to your demise. The only thing the old games needed fixing was the PAL version. But this game just needs to be forgotten entirely. It's sickening.    … Expand
  67. MMPP99
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    I am really impressive how the switch was able to port this game. The story is the same from the original version from the PlayStation 1, but they made a really great work in remaking those graphics and even the animation and controller are smoother.
    Rating: 8.3 out of 10
  68. James123456789
    Aug 19, 2021
    0
    This has to be the worst game I've ever played. I've never had so much enjoyment from deleting a game for good. This game isn't old school Crash they have made it just a full muscle memory, tap the buttons at the exact moment and leave nothing to error. This game is the exact same principal as learning a instrument. But not nearly as cool or fun this game sucks. It's so repetitive and getsThis has to be the worst game I've ever played. I've never had so much enjoyment from deleting a game for good. This game isn't old school Crash they have made it just a full muscle memory, tap the buttons at the exact moment and leave nothing to error. This game is the exact same principal as learning a instrument. But not nearly as cool or fun this game sucks. It's so repetitive and gets so hard that it's no longer fun. If you wanna play a game where you have to die so many times to just learn when to do the right jump then this is for you. But games soul purpose is fun and this sucks. If your trying to beat it and prove your a serious gamer that's Cool. But for me I wanna have fun. If I wanted to try so hard at something I'd take up a hobby that has a. Reward at the end it just wasting time looking a game on a tv. **** this ****… Expand
  69. WendyStamps
    Sep 5, 2021
    0
    Very annoying and just super rageful it's embarrassing man really man superbad
  70. Herbalmouse1305
    Jun 27, 2022
    3
    this game has been modernized by visuals only. the controls are slippery as h*ll, eight directional movement sucks a*s. and level difficulty feels like getting punched 500 times over before being thrown down a trash can. i wish i could enjoy this game, but with these controls i just cant
  71. ShamaloOoOoW
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Very Cute Game, 10/10 for me, activision does a good remake, and a very good follow-up for my taste on these cartoon-style games, there is a real effort for the switch version…
  72. gabfbz2331
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    Crazy bouncy fun aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  73. Rulerguy
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    This is just good I got to replay my first Sony game crash 2 in HD so thanks actovision
  74. Silverfish003
    Dec 18, 2022
    2
    I... don't like this game.

    The fixed camera makes the game brutally difficult, because you hardly see where you stand and where you'll land. The level design of some levels is absolute garbage. Imagine a boost pad that sends you into enemies off-camera you can't see with no time to react. This is in one of the levels and I died to it many times. The life system is completely    I... don't like this game.

    The fixed camera makes the game brutally difficult, because you hardly see where you stand and where you'll land. The level design of some levels is absolute garbage. Imagine a boost pad that sends you into enemies off-camera you can't see with no time to react. This is in one of the levels and I died to it many times. The life system is completely unnecessary, because you are likely to lose all accumulated lives to bosses or badly designed levels. The game tries to be difficult and it is, but not because of the platforming challenges. It is because you can't properly look around yourself due to the locked-in-place camera and also bad level design.

    There is one level in the first game, where there is a section with platforms appearing and then falling and platforms visible in the distance, with wumpa fruit trail into the void. So I thought I should follow the fruit, boom, death. WHAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO DO was to jump onto a completely arbitrary spot, on a platform that is about to collapse and fall, and from there, jump onto an off-screen platform. This game's design is literally so cheap and poor I can't believe someone considers it as some amazing platformer.

    Not even mentioning the hitboxes and killer Nitro crates that jump from time to time, ending up killing you if the RNG feels like it. And also the incredibly sensitive controls... hmph. Awful game.    … Expand
  75. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  76. tiago1243
    Dec 22, 2022
    7
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  77. DevenTool
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Having 3 of one of the best crash games in one full game is amazing. Its honestly impressive how the Switch can render all these graphics on the go. This is definetly one of the best consoles to play crash on. Being enable to play Crash anywhere and not just in homes is the reason why it makes it this good on a handheld. ive spent 200 hours on this and its still fun to replay this. ThoughHaving 3 of one of the best crash games in one full game is amazing. Its honestly impressive how the Switch can render all these graphics on the go. This is definetly one of the best consoles to play crash on. Being enable to play Crash anywhere and not just in homes is the reason why it makes it this good on a handheld. ive spent 200 hours on this and its still fun to replay this. Though this game is one of the hardest games on the switch so if you rage quit you might hit the switch screen. If you have crash on the playstation and you wanna buy it on the switch then it depends on how much you enjoy the game. If you hate to replay this then dont buy it but if you arent always at homes and want to play crash then its good to get the switch version… Expand
  78. 3oksh
    Jul 6, 2023
    3
    Unjustified difficulty and bad control, unfortunately, for a game that was one of the best childhood memories, so that the developers made it a very bad game that no one from this generation would remember.
  79. Peppins
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best gameS ever, finally in HD. Everything is perfect, everything is like it originally was, awesome!!

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    75
    Fans who grew up with the originals or hardcore challenge seekers may very well love this collection. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 67]
  2. Worth Playing
    Jul 20, 2018
    82
    At the fair price of $40, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy offers three fun platforming classics that have been re-created from the ground up, and only minor adjustments have been made for the Switch. The first title suffer from its unification strategy, so it's a more frustrating experience, but Cortex Strikes Back and Warped play really well. The visual style and graphical performance on the Switch are fantastic thanks to the minor adjustments, making this a well-deserved port for the handheld's library.
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  3. FNintendo
    Jul 18, 2018
    80
    Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy lands on the Nintendo Switch with a compilation of the first three games of the Crash Bandicoot series and what a welcome addition it is to the console's catalogue. Thanks to its charms, to its immense content and to a reworked visual outlook, this trilogy will provide many hours of fun for those feeling nostalgic for these games and to those curious to discover them.
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