Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

In Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, timeless game design and quality upgrades come together to deliver three extremely enjoyable platformers.

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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a single player platformer game with fantasy, historical and science fiction themes. It was developed by Vicarious Visions and was released on June 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a remastered collection of the first three games in the classic Crash Bandicoot series. Players control the crate-breaking bandicoot, Crash, as he battles against the evil Dr. Neo Cortex across various levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and wumpa fruit. With updated graphics and controls, this trilogy brings the original Crash Bandicoot games to a new generation of gamers.

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The remastered graphics and sound bring a nostalgic feel while enhancing the original experience.
The gameplay remains challenging and rewarding, especially for completionists aiming for 100%.
The inclusion of Coco as a playable character and new levels adds variety and freshness to the classic trilogy.

The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating deaths due to imprecise hitboxes.
Some levels are designed with unfair difficulty spikes, making them feel punishing rather than enjoyable.
The game may launch in an incorrect resolution, causing issues for players with multiple monitors.

graphics
1,352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visual upgrades, vibrant colors, and detailed environments that breathe new life into the classic games. Many players appreciate the faithful recreation of the original art style while enjoying modern enhancements, although some express a desire for the option to toggle back to the original graphics. Overall, the remaster successfully combines nostalgia with contemporary aesthetics, making it a visually appealing experience for both new players and longtime fans.
- “The graphics are stunning, breathing new life into the vibrant worlds I loved exploring as a kid.”
- “The remastered visuals are stunning — it’s like the original PS1 games got a glow-up and a gym membership.”
- “The updated visuals and re-recorded soundtrack bring the Wumpa Islands to life with vibrant energy, making the experience feel fresh yet deeply familiar.”
- “The graphics are also horrible, and it feels like a relic.”
- “The updated graphics make it impossible to see where enemies are coming from, the enhanced models now make it far harder to actually land on platforms because the game was built for simple polygons and didn't factor in elements like smoothly curved edges.”
- “The art style feels very 'generic HD remake' as well.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a blend of nostalgia and modern refinement, retaining the core mechanics of the original games while introducing some new features and quality-of-life improvements. Players appreciate the tight, precise platforming and varied level designs across the three titles, though some express frustration with altered jumping mechanics and hitboxes that can lead to unfair deaths. Overall, the remaster successfully captures the essence of the classic games, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience for both newcomers and returning fans.
- “The level variety, mechanics introduced over the course of 3 games, and collecting all of the treasures are fun, particularly in 2 and 3.”
- “Each game offers tight, precise platforming gameplay filled with memorable levels, quirky characters, and iconic music.”
- “The gameplay remains as addictive and challenging as ever.”
- “The gameplay just feels dated at this point, so a remake won't appeal to new players.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are totally different from the original: it's laggy, no smoothness of jumping and landing movement (Crash lands very sharply and it ruins initial calculation of where he should land).”
- “The gameplay is stiff compared to the other two, but the nostalgia and sense of 'island adventure' keep it alive.”
music
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The music in the remastered Crash Bandicoot trilogy has received mixed reviews from players. While many appreciate the updated sound quality and catchy remixes of the original tracks, a significant number of fans feel that the new arrangements lack the charm and emotional impact of the originals, with some tracks described as "flat" or "muted." Additionally, the absence of an option to switch back to the original soundtrack has been a common point of criticism, leading some players to seek out mods to restore the classic music. Overall, while the remastered music is generally well-produced, it has not universally resonated with long-time fans of the series.
- “The updated visuals and re-recorded soundtrack bring the Wumpa Islands to life with vibrant energy, making the experience feel fresh yet deeply familiar.”
- “The remastered music captures the essence of the original compositions while enhancing them with modern flair.”
- “The soundtrack has also been remastered, retaining the catchy melodies while enhancing them with higher-quality instrumentation and more dynamic audio effects.”
- “The music is a lot more flat, and while technically the same melody, a lot of small notes from the old OST are just gone.”
- “The soundtrack lost a lot; I'll do a simple example... listen to the original Crash Bandicoot level called 'Boulders', then listen to the N. Sane Trilogy 'remastered'; it simply doesn't deliver anymore.”
- “The original soundtrack had a huge variety of instruments that made them stand out - this remake did away with that by using very few instruments, so every track sounds extremely similar and they all sound like a soulless cartoon imitation of the original.”
story
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The story in the Crash Bandicoot trilogy is generally considered minimal and straightforward, often revolving around the classic trope of stopping the villain, Dr. Neo Cortex, from world domination. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and humor woven into the narrative, many reviews highlight its lack of depth and coherence, suggesting that the gameplay takes precedence over the story. Overall, the narrative serves as a simple backdrop to the platforming action rather than a focal point of the experience.
- “The story is original and funny; I liked it.”
- “While the plot is straightforward—stop Cortex and save the world—it’s filled with charm, humor, and personality.”
- “The charming story, challenging gameplay, and beautifully updated visuals all contribute to a thoroughly enjoyable platforming package.”
- “In terms of story, honestly, there is none, it's just 'bad guy is plotting the end of the world, stop it'.”
- “The story is totally irrelevant in these games.”
- “The story isn’t worth mentioning, but there were positive gameplay changes made.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and stunning graphics, particularly on higher-end systems, while others report significant issues such as stuttering, low frame rate caps, and unresponsive controls. Many users noted that the game runs well on various hardware configurations, but some experienced frustrating performance problems that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, while the game shows potential for good optimization, it appears to suffer from inconsistencies that can impact gameplay.
- “The game is very well optimized and runs smoothly at 60 fps on a GTX 970 with ultra settings!”
- “Game is incredibly optimized even for mid-range desktops, runs like a dream maxed out at 60 fps without ever dropping a frame, nice to see some companies care about optimization still.”
- “The port is extremely stable, well optimized, and yes, the framerate is a smooth-as-butter 60 fps.”
- “Overall: broken, unoptimized game, don't buy this.”
- “I was super excited to see it 90% off; however, this game is extremely unoptimized for PC.”
- “Poor performance, even on lowest settings, long loading times, even just between menu screens and delayed response times make this game unplayable for me.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it nostalgic and charming, particularly through the quirky character of Crash Bandicoot and his slapstick antics. While some elements, like the counting of missed boxes, can become repetitive, the overall comedic tone, including funny animations and lighthearted storytelling, contributes to an enjoyable experience. Players often highlight the blend of humor with challenging gameplay, making it a memorable and entertaining platformer.
- “It's faithful, beautiful, and hilariously punishing in the best way.”
- “The stories are simple yet entertaining, and the humorous gameplay and setting gave me very enjoyable games to complete.”
- “A smashing blast from the past indeed with beautiful crunchy, juicy, yummy graphics and the good old gameplay, lovable and funny characters, and catchy music from the PS1 era.”
- “I painstakingly took the time to 100% the N. Sane Trilogy and omg I think I have become N. Sane... (okay, that was not funny).”
- “It wasn't funny then, it's not funny now.”
- “I'm done, I'm sorry, not funny but the game is good, pretty hard.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs, frequent crashes, and performance issues, particularly on PC. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay and good performance on specific hardware like the Steam Deck, others have faced frustrating glitches that hinder the overall experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards the game being a "buggy mess," with many recommending caution or suggesting to play the original versions instead.
- “The game runs great, it's smooth, and looks gorgeous.”
- “Game runs great at constant 60 fps with no problems.”
- “As far as presentation goes, this collection looks and runs great.”
- “Very poor stability, capped at half my monitor's framerate, and crashes every 5 minutes. The controller glitches in and out too much.”
- “The game constantly lags/freezes for a couple of frames every 5-10 seconds, making playing the game impossible.”
- “Don't buy it, it's a buggy shit-show. Honestly, just go find original copies of the first 3 games and play that instead.”
replayability
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The "Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy" is praised for its high replayability, enhanced by the inclusion of time trials, relic challenges, and collectibles like gems and keys, appealing to both completionists and casual players. Many reviewers highlight the nostalgic value and the significant content available across all three remastered games, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking both challenge and enjoyment. Overall, the trilogy offers a robust replay experience, with some noting that it can feel infinitely replayable due to its engaging gameplay and added features.
- “The trilogy offers a good amount of replayability, especially for completionists.”
- “Time trials are now available in all three games, adding significant replay value for speedrunners and completionists.”
- “A must-play remake of awesome classic platformers, and the remake is actually good and faithful. I have replayed this remake to death because its replay value has no ceiling!”
- “The only major downer to this game is once you get the platinums, there's no further replayability because, as per usual, some absolute degenerates submitted hacked times to each and every level's ranking table, so improving upon your first platinum time is pointless.”
- “They are very linear (with only one or two forks per level), everything is copy-pasted, there are 'secrets' to collect to give the dull levels replayability, the camera is stuck either to the side (making the game effectively 2D except for small parts where you take one step towards the camera and then continue), and jumping frequently involves inching yourself to the edge before hitting jump and forward.”
- “Even though adding the relics to the first two games makes them more replayable, some of the levels are difficult to complete as they weren't designed for them in the first place.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it frustratingly tedious due to repetitive tasks, such as collecting scattered boxes and completing time trials that require trial and error. While some appreciate the abundance of lives that mitigate the grind, others feel that the gameplay can become monotonous and lacks the sense of accomplishment found in modern titles. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, particularly for younger players or those seeking a more streamlined gaming experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It requires skill, I promise, and totally isn't tedious padding to make your playtime longer so you can feel like your money was spent in a good place.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “It's a tedious collection marathon and you are really expected to smash every box you see, and boxes are scattered everywhere, and you can't just smash them and vacuum up a power-up, but have to rock the directional pad up and down to collect everything I see.”
- “In the original if you died you had to exit and then replay the level and collect all the tokens again to get one more shot, which was incredibly tedious.”
- “The slow, tedious, punishing gameplay which leaves little in the way of a sense of accomplishment coupled with a poor music score, cliché baddies, and over the top gimmicky sound effects made me move on.”
emotional
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The emotional impact of the game is profound, with many players expressing nostalgia and a deep connection to their childhood experiences. The remaster evokes strong feelings, from joy and excitement to frustration and heartbreak, particularly through its challenging gameplay and familiar soundtrack. Overall, it successfully rekindles cherished memories, making players feel like kids again while navigating the highs and lows of the game.
- “This collection made me feel like a kid again. Playing Crash 3 brings back memories of when my mom let me play on her PS1. To this day, I still have Crash 2 for the PS1. I highly recommend getting this.”
- “Getting the relic on Stormy Ascent made me want to cry; that hasn't happened for a while.”
- “I cried out of nostalgia when I first played the game. Man, this game is part of my childhood memories.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing nostalgia for the original trilogy's unique and gritty ambiance, which they feel has been diminished in the remastered version. While some appreciate the updated graphics and music, others criticize the loss of the original's darker, more immersive elements and the impact of changes to the soundtrack on the overall feel. Overall, the remaster is seen as a faithful recreation in some aspects, but it struggles to fully capture the atmospheric depth of the original games.
- “Amazing atmosphere.”
- “The relaxed atmosphere of the Wumpa Islands combined with the challenging and intriguing level design blends into a platformer classic always worth revisiting.”
- “The environments look lush and atmospheric, and everything you see is ridiculously well animated.”
- “Only a few problems I had were a few graphical hiccups, the atmosphere from the first two Crash games being absent in the remake, and the jet ski physics being way too slippery to control well.”
- “Shorter single jump, a lack of unnecessary change in atmosphere, and some rather poor lighting choices and visuals that particularly occur in the darker levels of the game might make some hesitant to give it a go.”
- “Gone are the dark, moody, but also somehow vibrant atmospheres of the original PSone releases.”
character development
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the updated character designs for their charm and fidelity to the originals, while others criticize certain characters, like Coco, for appearing uncanny. The remaster has been noted for its impressive graphics and animations, although some feel that the characters lack depth and personality, particularly in their portrayal of Crash himself. Overall, while the character designs are generally well-received, the storytelling and character development aspects are seen as lacking compared to the original games.
- “The character designs are spot-on, capturing the charm and personality of the original characters with a fresh, modern twist.”
- “Vicarious Visions totally knocked it out of the park with the graphics and character designs.”
- “Vicarious Visions kept faithfully to Naughty Dog's level design, sound design, and character design and made a truly phenomenal remake of an iconic game for new and old comers of the franchise to enjoy!”
- “Character design is weak; I was expecting that Crash would be some sarcastic little coot since he became a PS mascot, but he is actually mute and boring with zero personality.”
- “Some weird physics and slippy edges that I don't feel like the originals had; a lot of levels and character designs have lost their charm in the new art style, but deep down it's still the Crash Bandicoot games you know and love.”
- “In all releases, the graphics will age drastically faster than the originals due to the more realistic implementation; Crash and his friends lack fur depth and sometimes seem to have no fur at all. Character designs are pretty rough and have a mixture of 'clay' and 'action figure' feeling texture work, which also applies to the levels/set pieces.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the absence of microtransactions, which is seen as a refreshing change in the current gaming landscape. However, some critics argue that the game feels like a cash grab, drawing comparisons to other remasters that have included exploitative monetization practices. Overall, while the lack of microtransactions is appreciated, concerns about the game's value and the developer's intentions linger.
- “No microtransactions, no battle pass, no tricks to keep you addicted.”
- “This is a good game, especially since it has no standard industry stuff like microtransactions, so what are you waiting for?”
- “Definitely a quality remaster - and one of the few Activision games without microtransactions!”
- “Sane Trilogy is just a mindless cash grab.”
- “All in all, this is just a lazy cash grab in my opinion, just like the Spyro Reignited Trilogy with its million pages of EULA in a single-player-only game, save games that get deleted for no reason, or physics problems above 30 fps that haven't been fixed to this day.”
- “I wish they'd fix this, but it's pretty clear after the Crash Team Racing debacle they are more interested in moving on and this was just a kind of cash grab.”

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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a platformer game with fantasy, historical and science fiction themes.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 19 hours playing Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was released on June 29, 2018.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was developed by Vicarious Visions.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a single player game.

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