Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

 Xbox
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Hot Games
    90
    Better on the Box. Sharper, fuller, and more variable detail, excellent sound, and precise controls are all contained herein, along with the patented Crash game play that makes this such a fan favorite.
  2. GameSpy
    84
    What it lacks in general innovation is quickly outshines by familiar, addictive, and constantly fun gameplay.
  3. Play Magazine
    80
    They've caressed the music to great effect, made the bosses a bit more challenging, [and] adhered to a massive replayability standard that would drive any developer to drink. [Apr 2002, p.49]
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  5. XGP Gaming
    75
    You'll feel like 'Mr. No Depth Perception' from Saturday Night Live, as you struggle to tell how close to certain objects Crash is.

Awards & Rankings

88
#88 Best Xbox Game of 2002
37
#37 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
11
#11 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 53
  3. Negative: 9 out of 53
  1. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    It's the Ultimate Crash Bandicoot 4 edition, better than the ps2/gcn edition, better graphics and loading times
  2. 93dkd
    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. BigManReviewer
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Best crash game ever, so much fun, one of my favorite games oat. .
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