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Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy

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

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

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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