Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy (Xbox One)

Crash Bandicoot Warped was released in 1998, and it took twenty-two years for a true sequel to finally come out. Now there were other Crash releases following Warped, but none of them were considered to be true sequels and they never reached the same level of success, popularity, or critical acclaim the original trilogy did. Not to give myself too much of a pat on the back, but I did some remarkable predicting back in my former podcaster life and I predicted Crash 2020. So here we are in 2020, and while nothing else this year could have possibly been predicted, Crash 4: It’s About Time is here and I’m glad to have something positive to talk about coming out of this disappointing year. Let’s keep with the “Time” theme and go back to June of 2017. This was the release ... MoreCrash Bandicoot Warped was released in 1998, and it took twenty-two years for a true sequel to finally come out. Now there were other Crash releases following Warped, but none of them were considered to be true sequels and they never reached the same level of success, popularity, or critical acclaim the original trilogy did. Not to give myself too much of a pat on the back, but I did some remarkable predicting back in my former podcaster life and I predicted Crash 2020. So here we are in 2020, and while nothing else this year could have possibly been predicted, Crash 4: It’s About Time is here and I’m glad to have something positive to talk about coming out of this disappointing year. Let’s keep with the “Time” theme and go back to June of 2017. This was the release of the Crash N. Sane Trilogy, (which I reviewed) this saw Activision finally return Crash to the limelight in an extremely well done remaster of the PlayStation Crash trilogy. Rebuilt from the ground up, the collection hit all the sweet spots for me and had me hankering for some new bandicoot exploits. Fast forward just over three years and we finally have it; the improbable true successor to the original trilogy, Crash 4! Now developers did shift from Vicarious Visions (who just worked on the awesome remaster of Tony Hawk 1 + 2) to Toys for Bob (of Skylanders fame), so I did temper my expectations a little. There’s no reason to drag you through the review to tell you, Crash 4 is everything Crash fans have been waiting for… and then some!

This game is all of my childhood thrown into a playstation 4 remake. It's nice having all the games on one disc and being able to switch between the three at will. I'm not sure the price warrants a game that already exists or could be emulated (naughty but shh) but I'm happy enough to play it on a new system. I have had a few issues with jumping and hit boxes where I didn't in the past, perhaps it's that I'm rusty but it's incredibly frustrating when I fall down the side of something I jumped onto. Sometimes the angle of the camera can be annoying but it can be dealt with. This game is more about nostalgia than gameplay. I don't desperately want more from crash bandicoot because the games that exist already have done what I want and what I enjoy. I would love to ... MoreThis game is all of my childhood thrown into a playstation 4 remake. It's nice having all the games on one disc and being able to switch between the three at will. I'm not sure the price warrants a game that already exists or could be emulated (naughty but shh) but I'm happy enough to play it on a new system. I have had a few issues with jumping and hit boxes where I didn't in the past, perhaps it's that I'm rusty but it's incredibly frustrating when I fall down the side of something I jumped onto. Sometimes the angle of the camera can be annoying but it can be dealt with. This game is more about nostalgia than gameplay. I don't desperately want more from crash bandicoot because the games that exist already have done what I want and what I enjoy. I would love to see. Give me a remake of the Wrath of Cortex anyday! I love bamboozled!! I can this this game being bought by people who have played it before or parents buying it for their children as it's recognisable to them and gives them a bit of their childhood. It's also great for kids as it's accessible as a platformer with simple controls and great humour. There's a reason crash was the best part of Activision for years.

Crash On Nintendo Switch Is A Dream Come True

Who would've ever thought the day would come when the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy would be released on a Nintendo system? Crash Bandicoot on the original Playstation was one of the very first video games I ever played. When I saw the announcement for it's Nintendo Switch port in a Nintendo Direct, I was overjoyed. However, I was very wary about the quality of the port to the Switch.I have put the Crash N Sane Trilogy for Switch through it's paces, and i can assure you, it's great. And at only $40, it's a steal. You get the original Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. In addition, the Nintendo Switch version includes two unreleased DLC levels right on the physical cartridge. Cutscenes and voice-overs are ... MoreWho would've ever thought the day would come when the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy would be released on a Nintendo system? Crash Bandicoot on the original Playstation was one of the very first video games I ever played. When I saw the announcement for it's Nintendo Switch port in a Nintendo Direct, I was overjoyed. However, I was very wary about the quality of the port to the Switch.I have put the Crash N Sane Trilogy for Switch through it's paces, and i can assure you, it's great. And at only $40, it's a steal. You get the original Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. In addition, the Nintendo Switch version includes two unreleased DLC levels right on the physical cartridge. Cutscenes and voice-overs are remastered and gorgeous. Sound effects and music sound crisp and memorable as ever. I primarily played in docked mode with the pro controller. In my play experience, the controls were responsive and natural, and the graphics looked vibrant and sharp. I was absolutely satisfied with the quality of this port.If you know Crash Bandicoot, you know what you're getting into. And it's all here, lovingly updated for 2018. If you don't know Crash, let me warn you: these are linear, level-based 3D platforming games. Very fun games, but they can be difficult to the uninitiated. Especially the first game. These are not re-imaginings. There are no open worlds, no battle royale modes. If these games seem limited or old-fashioned, it's because they are verbatim remasters of classic 90's 32-bit games. And yes. this is the Nintendo Switch version, so it won't look quite as good as it will on the more powerful, competing game platforms. However, I can personally attest that I experienced no gameplay issues, and no frame-rate drops.If you played the original Crash games and want to play them on your Nintendo Switch, you will thoroughly enjoy this game. I would also recommend this game to fans of platforming games in general. If you enjoy the likes of the Super Mario Bros. or Donkey Kong Country series, you may very well enjoy this sweetly priced retro remaster collection on your Switch.

Excellent!

The N-Sane trilogy is an excellent makeover of the original PS1 trilogy. People who played the original will notice some small changes but the biggest 2 changes (for me) are Crash's sister Coco, and the relics. After you play about 5 levels you'll get asked if you want Coco to join in the adventure. If you do then you can switch between her and Crash to play before each level. In the original trilogy you could only get the relics in the third Crash game, but in the N-Sane trilogy you can get them in all 3 games. It's handy how the whole trilogy is on the one disc.

Great remake - warts and all

This is a truly well-done remake of the first three Crash Bandicoot platform games. The updated graphics are smooth and add a level of clarity to the characters and environments that makes it feel brand new all over. Crash is a fast-paced game and this holds true in the remake.The developers did a great job faithfully remaking the original game. However, that's the biggest strength and weakness of this game. They did nothing to 'soften' the experience for today's gaming crowd. The levels can be frustratingly difficult - which worked in the 90s for replay value. Today, with games that autosave and offer plenty of extra lives and do-overs - just barely missing a landing because of tight controls makes one want to quit playing a lot sooner than expected.. but it can ... MoreThis is a truly well-done remake of the first three Crash Bandicoot platform games. The updated graphics are smooth and add a level of clarity to the characters and environments that makes it feel brand new all over. Crash is a fast-paced game and this holds true in the remake.The developers did a great job faithfully remaking the original game. However, that's the biggest strength and weakness of this game. They did nothing to 'soften' the experience for today's gaming crowd. The levels can be frustratingly difficult - which worked in the 90s for replay value. Today, with games that autosave and offer plenty of extra lives and do-overs - just barely missing a landing because of tight controls makes one want to quit playing a lot sooner than expected.. but it can be overlooked and chalked up to the feeling of accomplishment felt when you finally overcome a challenging level or boss.You can play any of the full games at any point from the main screen and there's time attack and collection modes for each level. From side-scrolling, racing, and being chased levels - Crash offers a lot of variety and it's still a ton of fun, even if it is a bit challenging. I would absolutely recommend this game to anyone, but be aware that the youngest gamers might find it just a bit too difficult.

Jack's review of NINTENDO Switch Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy

Pros: Same original trilogy but much better graphics. Massively helps when playing the game. The game looks smooth and highly polished. Highly recommend for anyone who was a fan of the original trilogy. Also good for newcomers who want to experience an original triple A game with a modern feel.Cons: Anyone who has played Crash knows it can be difficult and can be frustrating at time's but that sense of achievement upon completion is worth it.

Pure nostalgic but difficult platforming fun!

Back in the 90’s a star was born and that star was Crash Bandicoot. The Crash game’s were a thing of beauty in my opinion and to say I had many fun and memorable hours playing these game’s would be a massive understatement. In fact I enjoyed these game’s that much that I would say that Crash Bandicoot is as profound in the gaming industry as both Mario and Sonic, and that’s quite a feat considering how huge both of them franchises are. As you can imagine then when I learnt that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was finally making its way to the Xbox One I jumped for joy and the best thing is that it was definitely worth the wait. This isn’t a bog standard remaster because a great deal of thought and effort has gone into all aspects of the different game’s that are ... MoreBack in the 90’s a star was born and that star was Crash Bandicoot. The Crash game’s were a thing of beauty in my opinion and to say I had many fun and memorable hours playing these game’s would be a massive understatement. In fact I enjoyed these game’s that much that I would say that Crash Bandicoot is as profound in the gaming industry as both Mario and Sonic, and that’s quite a feat considering how huge both of them franchises are. As you can imagine then when I learnt that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was finally making its way to the Xbox One I jumped for joy and the best thing is that it was definitely worth the wait. This isn’t a bog standard remaster because a great deal of thought and effort has gone into all aspects of the different game’s that are available to you. They have also added a few extra features as well so what you get is the best Crash Bandicoot experience with new and extra content which fans of the game will love. These new features add to an overall package that is dripping in content and trust me you won’t find yourself getting bored anytime soon. In fact you will find it very difficult to put the game down because the replay value is off the charts and you definitely get great value for your money. You’ll also be pleased to know then that as far as the gameplay goes it’s pretty much perfect. Platforming and traversing in the game has never felt better and on the whole the gameplay is the right sort of challenging because it is both fun and challenging at the same time. There is also a huge amount of variety present in the gameplay as well and this is most evident when it comes to the level design. Each level is so intricate and cleverly designed which in turn means playing them never seems to get boring. In terms of gripes I only really have one and that isn’t a particular big gripe either. My gripe is about the vehicle levels because they aren’t as fun as the other levels due to the controls not being as responsive as they should. Like I said though this only a small gripe because I don’t actually dislike the vehicle levels. One of the most improved aspects over the original game’s is definitely the presentation side of things and without a doubt Crash Bandicoot has never looked and sounded better which means it fits in with today’s modern characters extremely well. At the end of the day Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is an absolutely glorious collection of game’s that are both perfect for veterans of the series and newcomers as well. Everything about the Trilogy screams perfection and when it’s all said and done it’s probably going to be up there with my top game’s of the year this year.

So glitchy

I had all the original crash games as a kid and I played and beat them all several times. This remaster for switch is super glitchy. Crash doesn’t jump when I press the jump buttons and the controls are harder for slide/spin on switch than they are on PlayStation. This makes him jump straight into the holes or not jump over obstacles. I was hoping for a great remaster, but this isn’t it. It just isn’t a fluid remaster from the original.

Total BLASTfrom the PAST!!!

I wish this Star Rating System was better. I actually give the game 3.75 outta 5's. It isn't really "better than I thought". It is still a really nice modernized version of the Classic Crash Trilogy. Still the same games, just with better graphics & tight controls. It also has bonus added levels that didn't make it into the original games. It has other playable characters as well. I totally recommend to Crash fans as well as other gamers. Crash & his world has NEVER looked better! To get 3 of the best games from the PS1 w/ more modern graphics & playability for around 30+ dollars is worth it. WELCOME BACK CRASH!

WHOA!

This game is really fun. I will be doing separate reviews for each game:- "Crash Bandicoot": a bandicoot known as Crash escapes a laboratory, where the villain Neo Cortex was doing tests, but he still has Crash's girlfriend, so now he has to go and save her (Yes, that part is a little too cliche). The game-play is decent (It is like Mario, you walk through a level, defeat enemies, and go to the finish). There are boxes you smash (don't smash the TNT), by spinning , and you collect fruit to get lives, and you can also get a tiki mask that gives you extra health. The levels are fun, but they are hard too early, so it might stress out some! The boss levels are also hard.- "Crash Bandicoot 2": Now Neo Cortex uses Crash to get him crystals without knowing his evil ... MoreThis game is really fun. I will be doing separate reviews for each game:- "Crash Bandicoot": a bandicoot known as Crash escapes a laboratory, where the villain Neo Cortex was doing tests, but he still has Crash's girlfriend, so now he has to go and save her (Yes, that part is a little too cliche). The game-play is decent (It is like Mario, you walk through a level, defeat enemies, and go to the finish). There are boxes you smash (don't smash the TNT), by spinning , and you collect fruit to get lives, and you can also get a tiki mask that gives you extra health. The levels are fun, but they are hard too early, so it might stress out some! The boss levels are also hard.- "Crash Bandicoot 2": Now Neo Cortex uses Crash to get him crystals without knowing his evil plans for what he will use them for. The game play is the same as the first, but the levels are slightly easier, and I think the boss levels are too easy in my opinion, especially the final boss that was too easy and weak. But it is still equally enjoyable to the first. There are also green Nitro boxes that explode automatically when you touch them, compared to the red TNT boxes that have a timer. And crystals you have to collect.- "Crash Bandicoot 3": Now Crash has to collect crystals traveling through time. The game is harder than the second game but easier than the first. There are also many different level designs, for example Crash can ride a motorcycle and his sister can ride a tiger and a jet ski. The bosses are slightly harder than the second game's bosses. I haven't finished the game but I am about halfway done.In conclusion: I love that all the game have different designs and styles but they still manage to feel like the same game. They are funny, excellent, and very hard games.