Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

 Xbox
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
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  1. 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
  2. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    It's the Ultimate Crash Bandicoot 4 edition, better than the ps2/gcn edition, better graphics and loading times
  3. BobJ
    Dec 10, 2009
    9
    This crash game was just as fun as the original psx ones. The graphics on the ps2 version was not up snuff with the xbox port and the ps2 one did not have 5.1 dolby digital either.I Ended up buying the xbox one after playing the ps2 one.
  4. Griaule
    Nov 6, 2011
    8
    The graphics are better than the ps2 version, and this loads less. The camera is very annoying, because sometimes you can't see where are you going. In this game Crash runs slower than in Crash Bandicoot 1-2-3. Easy to beat the time trials.
  5. frederik1478
    Nov 3, 2022
    3
    I really wanted to enjoy this game, but it was just a worst version of Crash Bandicoot 3 not to say it's an awful version with so many awful minigames dead in lift me exhausted and tired.

    It's a miracle this game got released with how many production and Development troubles it head I am amazed, but said you can feel how washed this was in many parts , the character models looks awful.    I really wanted to enjoy this game, but it was just a worst version of Crash Bandicoot 3 not to say it's an awful version with so many awful minigames dead in lift me exhausted and tired.

    It's a miracle this game got released with how many production and Development troubles it head I am amazed, but said you can feel how washed this was in many parts , the character models looks awful. Especially Crash Bandicoot and his sister.

    But it did have some good music to listen to    … Expand
  6. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Qué dificil era el jodido, nunca superé el segundo mundo. Los niveles de velocidad eran imposibles.
  7. Cuutti
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    This game was amazing when i played it and i had so many good memories with this but the game was too short.
  8. RealMonkey
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    This game is masterpiece i completed 106% and it is the best game i have on OG Xbox
  9. ralexfx19824
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    this was such an underrated game and completed the game multiple times and it had a good story with elemental masks
  10. BigManReviewer
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Best crash game ever, so much fun, one of my favorite games oat. .

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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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
  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. GameSpy
    84
    What it lacks in general innovation is quickly outshines by familiar, addictive, and constantly fun gameplay.
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  3. 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.
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