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Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Platform

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    Pros

    • Faithful and polished remaster
    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Strong nostalgic appeal
    • Vibrant graphics and audio
    • Extensive content with three games

    Cons

    • High difficulty and frustration
    • Some bugs and crashes reported
    • Limited multiplayer or social features
    • Frame rate capped at 60fps
    • Lack of original soundtrack option

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely choose levels and characters (Crash or Coco), with some non-linear level selection in games 2 and 3, supporting personal control over gameplay."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game is challenging with precise platforming, time trials, and collectible goals requiring skill and mastery, as evidenced by player frustration and achievement hunting."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes online scoreboards and time trials, allowing some comparison with others, but mostly focused on individual performance."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long playtimes, repeated attempts, and habitual play to achieve 100% completion and platinum relics."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player platforming with minimal cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "The game follows original level designs faithfully with limited player creation or modification; some customization in character choice (Crash or Coco)."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are individual and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong nostalgic appeal and immersive platforming challenge provide an escape from real life, as players relive childhood memories."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire, nostalgia, and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with movement mechanics and level strategies occurs, but core gameplay is largely established and consistent."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore levels to find collectibles and secrets, though within fixed level designs."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited character choice (Crash or Coco) and some cosmetic skins in sequel; mostly standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Cartoony, imaginative worlds and characters provide a strong fantasy experience distinct from realistic scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Minimal social interaction; mostly solo play with some online leaderboards but no strong community focus."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop platforming skills, timing, and mastery through challenging levels and time trials."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenging platforming and precise controls."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; primarily individual experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate collectibles, relics, and achievements, progressing through levels and unlocking content."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "High difficulty and frustration reported; gameplay induces tension rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Bright, colorful graphics and remastered audio provide strong sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status
      1

      "Achievements and leaderboards offer some recognition, but social status is not a major focus."

    • Story
      2

      "Basic narrative with light story elements and character humor; story is not the main focus but present."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan jumps, timing, and routes to overcome challenges and collect items."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Challenging platforming and time trials create suspense and excitement, though frustration is also common."

    • Value
      4

      "Offers three full games with extensive content and replay value, often available at good sale prices."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Gameplay focuses on platforming and crate breaking rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid hazards and manage limited hit points to survive levels."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026