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70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    60
    If there's a mediocre idea to be had, chances are Crash has burgled it. [Summer 2002, p.91]
  2. Game Informer
    73
    Every little morsel of platforming goodness in The Wrath of Cortex has already been done to death on the Playstation. [May 2002, p.87]
  3. If you are looking for an innovative and original experience that does justice to the series you’ll have to look elsewhere.
  4. Official Xbox Magazine
    71
    This is a game for those who want what Crash has always had to offer – good graphics, jump-and-spin gameplay, and tons of collectible items. Nothing more, nothing less. [Apr 2002, p.74]
  5. It feels like the originality that the franchise once had has run a little stale.
  6. 67
    A fun game for the most part...However, it fails in some areas, like proper game balance and correct use of surround sound.
  7. A slightly updated version of the orange marsupial's 1998 debut on the PlayStation.
  8. We never thought we’d reach a day where we would say this but, after playing Crash Bandicoot, we’re actually looking forward to "Rayman 3."
  9. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    50
    Save for a few additions to WOC, like some cool hamster-ball levels, it's almost identical to its predecessors. [May 2002, p.113]
  10. There's not enough meat on this Bandicoot to feed you for more than a week for the casual gamer or a weekend for the hardcore fan.
  11. 70
    A fun game that’s worth getting for the kids in the house. I would’ve liked to see some multiplayer options thrown in.
  12. 60
    Love it or hate it, Wrath of Cortex Xbox is more of more of the same.

Awards & Rankings

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#37 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#11 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 53
  2. Negative: 9 out of 53
  1. Jan 6, 2020
    10
    It's the Ultimate Crash Bandicoot 4 edition, better than the ps2/gcn edition, better graphics and loading times
  2. Dec 6, 2018
    8
    honestly a good game i dont understand the hate sure its not as great as the first 3 game but still a good game solid 8/10
  3. Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Best crash game ever, so much fun, one of my favorite games oat. .