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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a clear labor of love – no matter what you think of the originals, these are an excellent trio of remasters that will give you a dose of 32-bit nostalgia.
Game Info
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a remastered version, of the original 3 games (Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped) with enhanced features applied to each game. They include a unified checkpoint and saving system with manual and auto saves, a new pause menu with some extra features, time trials, and more to be reveled later.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 101
Silver TIER
51% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
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GENRES:
- Platformer
DEVELOPER(S):
- Vicarious Visions
PUBLISHER(S):
- Activision
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Crash Bandicoot
GAME MODES:
- Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
101
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High Score
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Andrew Reiner (Game Informer)
June 29, 2017
8/10
Whether you are running from a boulder or riding on a polar bear, these games have not lost their charm. They are a fascinating (and fun) look back at the early days of 3D platforming.
Peter Brown (GameSpot)
June 30, 2017
8/10
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy gives three classic games a fresh coat of paint, but there’s no mistaking that they’re old at heart.
Chris Carter (Destructoid)
June 29, 2017
8.5/10
It’s a shame what happened to Crash Although Naughty Dog moved on to bigger things, I wouldn’t necessarily call all of them better. The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy serves as a time capsule of sorts before the series was ran into the ground, and my only major regret is that I wish it had CTR as the cherry on top.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (101 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Ismael Mercado Sánchez | 95 / 100 | 07-06-2018 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is an excellent collection that is hard to blame. Perhaps some upgradeable scenarios in lighting and colors, some themes of the remastered soundtrack that slack off the originals and the still high difficulty of the first game that can frustrate more than one today despite the facilities implemented. The two extra levels are difficult, challenging and original. If Crash Bandicoot is back, I think he can’t be in better hands than in Vicarious Visions. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 8 / 10 | 07-07-2017 | Crash Bandicoot is back, and there’s no excuse for long time fans or newcomers not to play N.Sane Trilogy. Vicarious Visions did a great job recreating original games from scratch, and even if some things are looking old by today’s standards, you’ll still get plenty of fun. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 06-29-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| Arcade Sushi | Luke Brown | 8 / 10 | 07-05-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy is the anniversary collection fans deserve. Even if it is more challenging that it was decades ago. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Víctor Rodríguez | 8.5 / 10 | 07-02-2017 | Crash Bandicoot comes back to PlayStation with a collection that reminds of the classic and funny plattforming games. With its graphics improved, the original trilogy its a must-buy for everybody that loves the genre. | Read review |
| Atomix | Emilio Reyes | 87 / 100 | 06-30-2017 | A perfect example how the classic games should be readapted to the new hardware generation. Vicarious Visions made an excellent work giving an excellent remake true to the classic trilogy that will satisfy the classic Crash Bandicoot fans. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-29-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a fantastic remake of some of the best platformers of all time. The new visual polish looks great on PS4. Though you might get frustrated by the dated gameplay at times, powering through will show why these games were so beloved 20 years ago. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Kosta Andreadis | 5 / 10 | 07-03-2018 | A visually impressive remake full of detail and polish for what is for the most part a painfully average platformer. From a time when the genre was moving forward and delivering better traditional efforts than this. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Aria Pirouz | 6 / 10 | 07-07-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy proves that some games should remain as they once was. Vicarious Visions did everything in their power to deliver a pleasant Crash Bandicoot remaster, and while they did a pretty good job in terms of visuals, N Sane trilogy’s gameplay and controls are poor and outdated. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Bazimag | 7.2 / 10 | 07-31-2017 | Crash has returned after 20 years to be once again a guest on you PS4’s. in this game. with the creativity of its developers visuals of the game look really stunning. gameplay has its own backlashes and get tiresome after a few hours. in some levels that difficulty of the levels rise to their peak you have to try your best to beat them. and after you turn off the console you will miss Crash again and tears will run down on your cheeks. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9 / 10 | 07-09-2017 | The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy offers a well made remaster of three classic ps one titles (if you can live with missing extra content and some long loading screens). Newcomers and Oldschool Crash Fans alike will be brought to their limits and get a great graphical update besides the rewards the trilogy already had to offer. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Jordan Biordi | 6.5 / 10 | 07-06-2017 | I’m sure these games are great for anyone who grew up with them, but I honestly don’t get why. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Patrick Tretina | 4.2 / 5 stars | 07-03-2017 | When all is said and done, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy delivers and feels like one of the better remakes CheatCC has covered. You can tell a lot of thought and hard work went into making this compilation a solid product. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Alex Everatt | 79 / 100 | 07-04-2018 | I had a bit of a giddy giggle when I first washed onto the beach in stage 1 of Crash Bandicoot and properly soaked in the lush and vibrant environment | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Geoffrey Tim | 8.5 / 10 | 06-28-2018 | More than twenty years after the manic marsupial first graced the PlayStation, the return of Crash Bandicoot isn’t just welcome…it just feels right. A throwback to a more positive time, Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is a testament to timeless game design and an example of a remaster done right by two studios split across two eras. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Ofisil | 8 / 10 | 07-02-2018 | The crashing challenge of the first three Crash Bandicoot instalments gets an impressively solid, as well as stunning upgrade, making the original PlayStation series feel obsolete. The collision detection could use a nice little patch, and the omission of a higher frame-rate feels almost silly, but other than that, fans of tough retro platformers are advised to try this out. NOW! | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Jeff Parsons | 4 / 5 stars | 07-14-2017 | The series is an important part of PlayStation (and gaming) history. Activision has done a lovely job of recycling Crash’s best games and letting us all enjoy them all over again. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 8.5 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | It’s a shame what happened to Crash Although Naughty Dog moved on to bigger things, I wouldn’t necessarily call all of them better. The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy serves as a time capsule of sorts before the series was ran into the ground, and my only major regret is that I wish it had CTR as the cherry on top. | Read review |
| Digiato | Shayan Ziaei | 75 / 100 | 06-29-2017 | Vicarious Visions has put an incredible lot of passion and effort into making a truly remastered bundle, but the games themselves have awfully aged and aren’t a welcoming experience to beginners as mush as they are an excuse to revisit some old memories. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Nathaniel Stevens | 9 / 10 | 05-11-2018 | Ultimately, there’s a whole lot to like about this release and very little to gripe about. My increasingly busy self would have loved some kind of realtime save or a rewind feature (Prince of Persia style) just to help getting through these games less painful, but even without that crutch these games are a lot of fun and provide a good challenge, the first game especially. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Tyler Treese | 4 / 5 stars | 07-06-2018 | While the Nintendo Switch version of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy may not look quite as dazzling as its counterparts, there’s no denying that it’s bolstered by being available on a portable system. | Read review |
| EGM | Evan Slead | 9 / 10 | 07-03-2017 | In Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, players familiar with the original Naughty Dog games will be welcome back into the vibrant world inhabited by Crash, Coco, and their journey to defeat Neo Cortex. However, developer Vicarious Visions has done more than slap a fresh coat of paint on the games by creating a cohesive platforming system and visual language across all three titles. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Giuseppe Arace | 8.7 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | With the N.Sane Trilogy, Vicarious Visions team did a truly excellent job- indeed, it is a product made with utmost skill and passion. The amazing value for money and the great respect shown to its predecessor make it a collection that just can’t be missed, whether you are a long time fan of Crash Bandicoot or you’re getting to know the series just now. | Read review |
| Expansive | Ray Willmott | 8 / 10 | 07-08-2018 | There’s no question that Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is a very welcome sight on a platform not owned by Sony. The Switch version has exceeded my expectations in almost every conceivable way and Crash still remains one of the finest examples of platform gaming from the 32bit era. A must own. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Sean Davies | 8 / 10 | 07-02-2017 | The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a fantastic re-introduction to PlayStation’s forgotten mascot. | Read review |
| FNintendo | Nuno Nêveda | 8 / 10 | 07-18-2018 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy brings back three iconic games from the first days of 3D platformers and they surely are delightful to play with an updated visual outlook. Thanks to their identical gameplay mechanics and to the amount of content, it’s nearly impossible not to have fun while playing the games included in this trilogy. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Andrew Reiner | 8 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | Whether you are running from a boulder or riding on a polar bear, these games have not lost their charm. They are a fascinating (and fun) look back at the early days of 3D platforming | Read review |
| Game Rant | Riley Little | 4.5 / 5 stars | 07-04-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. San Trilogy delivers on what was promised, overhauling the visuals of the Naughty Dog-developed trilogy and successfully resurrecting the beloved bandicoot. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 4.5 / 5 stars | 07-03-2018 | It’s hard to know where to stop when talking about Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Its visuals are dynamite, the rebuilt cutscenes stoke excitement in any Crash fan, the music is higher-quality than ever, and the little alterations Vicarious Visions made make a huge difference. | Read review |
| Game Volt | Ahmed Hassan | 8 / 10 | 07-04-2017 | At the time of its release at the end of the last millennium, the original Crash series was an artistic masterpiece by all the meanings and that’s what the version of N.sane Triolgy is proving to be and our standards today experience more than wonderful and has the potential to compete and even overcome a lot of existing games. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Romain Mahut | 7 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | Crash Bandicoot fans can rest easy, Vicarious Visions didn’t deface Naughty Dog’s work. The three games look better than they ever have and play just as good as they used to. The NSane Trilogy is both fun and challenging and offers a good time to longtime fans of the original PlayStation’s unofficial mascot. That said, people who didn’t enjoy Crash Bandicoot games back in the 90s won’t fall in love with the franchise thanks to this compilation. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Dom D’Angelillo | 7 / 10 | 07-16-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is bittersweet. Having the unmissable marsupial back is a great throwback the 3D platformers of the late 90s, but for all of the nostalgia, the trilogy highlights some of the genre’s weakest elements. A must play for original fans, and one new players should take with a pinch of salt. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Azzy | 8 / 10 | 07-17-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a must buy collection of cult-classic games which, thanks to the efforts of Vicarious Visions, looks great. The artists did a great job adapting the style of the original at high resolution. Sadly, some outdated elements of game design has not been processed by modern standards, but even so the project manages to bring a lot of positive emotions 20 years after the original release on the first PlayStation. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Baz Macdonald | 8 / 10 | 07-06-2018 | The games contained in the N. Sane Trilogy were the ammo with which the PlayStation team fired – so, for a 90’s fanboy, this feels like a significant moment. | Read review |
| GamePro | Mirco Kämpfer | 80 / 100 | 07-02-2018 | The switch version of the N. Sane Trilogy is graphically the worst, but the compact level design is perfect for on the go. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 8.6 / 10 | 07-01-2018 | The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is incredible on Xbox One X and as a package in general combining classic games in a remastered way that makes them seamless. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Casey Scheld | 8 / 10 | 07-10-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is an incredible deal for platforming fans. These three games are old-school (for better or worse), but those looking for a proper remaster of Crash’s adventures have found their game. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Mike Minotti | 90 / 100 | 06-29-2017 | If you ever had any love for the originals, you’ll smile like an idiot seeing how good they look now. But if you’ve never played these classics before, the updated graphics are a great excuse to see why so many people cried when Crash went away in the first place. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Lee Forgione | 8 / 10 | 12-22-2017 | Seeing Crash Bandicoot make a return to form gives me hope that future Crash games are possible and will follow suit instead of taking tremendous leaps in another direction like the last few Crash games have. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Peter Brown | 6 / 10 | 06-28-2018 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy gives three classic games a fresh coat of paint, but there’s no mistaking that they’re old at heart. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Louise Blain | 3.5 / 5 stars | 06-29-2017 | It’s gorgeous, and a clear labour of love, but the controls might drive you, err, N.Sane | Read review |
| GameXplain | GameXplain | Recommended | 06-28-2018 | Video Review | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 9 / 10 | 07-09-2018 | Whether you’re a longtime fan who played the PS4 version already or someone unfamiliar with Crash, this modernized version of three undeniably classic platformers feels at home on Nintendo Switch. Even with some hits in the graphics department, Vicarious Visions has captured the heart and soul of Naughty Dog’s iconic trilogy and made it playable just about everywhere for the first time. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Eric Hauter | 8 / 10 | 07-16-2018 | A solid remake that shows the highs and lows of the Crash franchise. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 9 / 10 | 07-04-2017 | In Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, timeless game design and quality upgrades come together to deliver three extremely enjoyable platformers. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Abram Buehner | 90 / 100 | 06-29-2018 | Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy is an incredibly well done remaster from the ground up and shows that while the first Crash Bandicoot may have aged poorly, Cortex Strikes Back and Warped are incredibly fun games, and being able to play them all with stunning new visuals and as Coco is the cherry on top to a fantastic collection. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | John Campbell | 8.2 / 10 | 08-07-2017 | Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy is a return to a classic and is every bit worth your money and time. It retains its charm that it once had and it will entertain both old and newcomers. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Carlos de Palma | 9 / 10 | 08-20-2018 | A great remaster who comes to Xbox One to give the best of a saga that is already a classic. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 8 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | It’s a real pleasure to play through three games that defined a console, and seeing Crash on PS4 is great. He’s finally home, and right where he should be. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Jordan Helm | 4 / 5 stars | 06-29-2017 | While the N. Sane Trilogy is by no means the perfect and/or flawless remaster fans and interested onlookers may have wanted, there’s no denying that a lot of Vicarious’ microscopic and macroscopic attention to detail alike is demonstrated sufficiently well in Crash’s current-gen revisit. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 83 / 100 | 07-06-2018 | With fantastic remaster visuals and the same old gameplay (in both a good and a bad way), Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy can be enjoyed by everyone, but mostly those who grew with the original games for the first PlayStation. | Read review |
| IGN | Jonathon Dornbush | 8.5 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | I didn’t want the Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy to break what wasn’t broken. Thankfully, Vicarious Visions clearly didn’t want to either, and the studio’s reverence for the original maddening yet rewarding challenges that have stood the test of time is clearly on display. On one hand, that leads to the frustrating limitations of the original Crash Bandicoot persisting 20 years later. But it also results in the incredible visual and aural overhaul and the gameplay tweaks to earlier entries, like time trials and crate counters, that Naughty Dog added later in the series. Those additions make the overall package so much more cohesive while never forgetting what made, and what still makes, so much of Naughty Dog’s original trilogy a blast to play. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Felice Di Giuseppe | 8 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | An excellent and accurate remaster that lacks only of a couple of fix at the gameplay mechanics to truly shine. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Islam Ibrahim | 8.5 / 10 | 07-04-2018 | Although the Nintendo Switch version may be have lower resolution compared to other cosnoles, Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is suitable to be played while you are anywhere by carrying the switch with you anytime, anywhere. I feel satisfied with the design of the game on the switch, it offers the same experience with the original one with some good additions. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Albert Manjón | 9 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | An excellent remaster from a trio of excellent games. If you loved the character or the platforming genre, you should buy this pack. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Jamie Kirk | 4 / 5 stars | 07-09-2018 | Rage quit like it’s 1996! | Read review |
| JVL | Marko | 8 / 10 | 07-04-2017 | If you have spent hours and hours in front of a CRT TV, grumbling, starting over and over one of the levels of the first three Crash Bandicoot to complete it 100%, you can go straight on the N.Sane Trilogy with your eyes closed. And if you’ve never played a Crash Bandicoot in your entire life, you can go on it too. | Read review |
| Kinglink Reviews | Kinglink Reviews | 3.5 / 5 stars | 01-30-2019 | A solid recreation of the original games, though some of the games are modified a bit the overall experience is still very enjoyable, though far more difficult than expected. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Pedro Pérez Cesari | 8.5 / 10 | 01-01-1970 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a must-have for nostalgic fans. Vicarious Visions’ treatment of the games is impeccable as well as revitalizing but if you have never played an entry of the series, you may find this collection frustrating and even poorly designed. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 8 / 10 | 06-28-2018 | Crash Banicoot N Sane Trilogy for Nintendo Switch is a decent port over to the hybrid console that cuts some corners though makes improvements in the process. | Read review |
| M3 | P-A Knutsson | 8 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | Fans of Crash Bandicoot haven’t had the best of luck in recent years. In fact, the last good game with the iconic platform hero was the Chrash Bandicoot 3: Warped for the first Playstation. This remaster includes the first three games, and adding shiny new graphics along with several improvements. A must-buy if you loved the series back in the 90’s. | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Mike Robles | 8.6 / 10 | 11-09-2018 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is an amazing package at an amazing price. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 7 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | No matter what you think of the original games these are an excellent trio of remasters, that will please existing fans and help to create new ones. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Charlie Nicholson | 78 / 100 | 07-06-2017 | While ultimately ‘for the fans’, Activision and Vicarious Visions successfully bring nostalgic PS One classic romping back into relevance, while including some extra bells and whistles that (save for some control slips) allow the originals a greater depth. | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | Alex Olney | 7 / 10 | 06-29-2018 | All in all, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a ruthlessly faithful recreation of some of the earliest successes in 3D platforming. Levels are slick, gorgeous to look at, and recreate the feel of the originals superbly. However, newcomers to the series may be put off by the steep difficulty spikes and little to no explanation of some of the finer mechanics. All the fun and the foibles of the original three games are here, for better or for worse, and despite some odd design choices it still manages to be a really enjoyable retread of some old classics, warts and all. This is definitely worth a look if you’re a fan of 3D platformers, but just as was the case back in the ’90s, Crash isn’t in quite the same league as Mario when it comes to playability, inventiveness and entertainment. | Read review |
| Nintendo Wire | Jaxson Tapp | 8 / 10 | 07-02-2018 | If I’m being completely honest, I believe that in the trade-off of graphics for portability, portability will win almost every time, especially with the quick and simple level design that Crash has. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | Bryan Rose | 7.5 / 10 | 07-02-2018 | Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy is a fun collection of titles filled with nostalgia value, presented in a wonderful looking HD package. It runs well and overall is a perfectly competent platformer. If you can forgive that some aspects of these games haven’t aged well in the last 20 years, then this can be a pretty fun throwback experience. | Read review |
| NZGamer | Angus Deacon | 8.5 / 10 | 07-03-2017 | A nostalgic love-letter to fans of the original Crash. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Alireza Razmjoei | 8 / 10 | 07-14-2017 | Crash Bandicoot: N. Sance Trilogy presents us 3 games of the original series with a much better visuals, graphics and of course, price. Although each version has it’s own issues in the gameplay which are quite evident, but none can stop the players from drowning into it’s endless enternainments. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Andy Kelly | 60 / 100 | 07-04-2018 | A well-made remaster with beautiful modern visuals and outdated platforming rooted firmly in the past. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Jenn Christodoulou | Recommended | 07-15-2017 | It’s a pivotal experience all gamers should have (as well as a justifiable reason to join an anger management group) and I highly recommend it to everyone. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Chandler Wood | 8 / 10 | 07-01-2017 | The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was clearly developed with a love and passion for those original games. The updated graphics are a beautiful sight to behold, even if you aren’t using a PS4 Pro, and yet these are the same quirky platformers that we came to love and be frustrated with in the ’90s. Some of the original design idiosyncrasies are still in place, but the majority of memories made with Crash are good ones, and I never want them to change. Significant replayability and an excellent entry price point make the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy a benchmark for how future classic game remakes should be handled, the originals left intact, imperfections and all. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Kevin Rombouts | 7 / 10 | 07-07-2017 | A beautiful remaster of the three original Crash games. There’s plenty of nostalgic memories to be had, though frustrations with the controls lead to frustrations. | Read review |
| Polygon | Ashley Oh | 6 / 10 | 06-30-2017 | There’s a golden glow around memories that gets brighter with age, but it also tends to distract from old frustrations. If you’re ready for a quick trip — and I mean quick — down memory lane, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy doesn’t disappoint. Vicarious Visions’ faithfulness to the series satisfies some nostalgic cravings, but once the novelty wears off, the cracks can’t help but show. | Read review |
| Press Start | Shannon Grixti | 9 / 10 | 06-30-2017 | The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has exceeded my expectations as an overall package. Vicarious Visions have done a really good job at improving the overall presentation of all three games as well as fine-tuning things such as the save system and added time trials. Above all, they’ve accomplished this whilst maintaining the core platforming aspects that made Crash so memorable to begin with. | Read review |
| PS4Blog.net | ThaRaven403 | 8.5 / 10 | 07-18-2017 | As good as it was 20 years ago! | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Rodrigo Ribeiro de Oliveira | 88 / 100 | 07-11-2017 | Crash N.Sane Trilogy is one of the best remasters ever made, showing the care and affection that Vicarious Visions has with the original titles. Despite a more punitive difficulty and some inconsistencies in the remaining level design of the old games, the title is the perfect gateway for anyone who has never experienced the series and a great nostalgia session for veterans, doing justice to one of the pioneers in 3D platform games and one of the most beloved mascots in game history. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Laura Francis | 6 / 10 | 07-03-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N’Sane Trilogy is great if you enjoy a challenge and have lots of patience and tenacity. But it’s not without its many flaws and annoyances. Nevertheless, this game would make a great addition to any retro gaming aficionado’s collection. | Read review |
| Push Square | Sammy Barker | 8 / 10 | 07-03-2017 | Tough as nails but just as tight as you remember, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is tasty trip down memory lane. The visual upgrade is nothing short of spectacular, and while the design of these iconic platformers are firmly fixed in the 90s, they’re surprisingly playable today. This is a comprehensive compendium of a trilogy that set PlayStation on its way, and while not everyone will care for the old-school sensibilities, Vicarious Visions has pitched this package just right – doubters must now dine on Wumpa pie. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Fraser Brown | Recommended | 07-03-2018 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a nearly flawless remaster of a mixed bag that I’m still incredibly fond of, even after so many deaths. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | نواف النغموش | 6 / 10 | 06-30-2017 | This remake was keen to preserve the classic gameplay with presenting a beautiful artistic direction that is closer to the original. Some may have trouble in controlling the game, but as you get used to Crash’s moves you’ll find yourself jumping among all the stages in a fast smooth way. Until you start noticing that the stages are similar in design in all the 3 games and the sterile camera method are the two points that did not make the game age well. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Lexuzze Tablante | 9 / 10 | 07-09-2018 | I’m really glad that Activision and Vicarious Visions ported N. Sane Trilogy to the Nintendo Switch; because playing the game on the go, especially that the game has arcade mechanics, is definitely a kicker and worthwhile. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 3 / 5 stars | 07-13-2017 | The original Crash Bandicoot is better remembered for what it was and what it meant than what it is. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Gabriel Klimo | 90 / 100 | 07-26-2017 | If you’ve never played or at least tried the adventures of this likeable marsupial, then this is your best opportunity to reminiscence about the good old console times. Some of the gameplay mechanics got significantly older during years, however Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy can still offer you great platforming fun. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Gianluca Arena | 8.5 / 10 | 07-03-2018 | Crash trilogy is a pleasure for eyes and our nostalgia: the Sony mascot has returned in the best way with the same gameplay as twenty years ago and the same success. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Steve Wright | 9 / 10 | 06-30-2017 | This one’s a no-brainer, from fans of the original games to those looking for amazing platformers – Crash has it all. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Andrew Stretch | 8.5 / 10 | 07-22-2017 | The N. Sane Trilogy brings the golden age of 3D platforming back to the PlayStation 4. This collection maintains all that made the originals great but also making them accessible to the newest generation of gamers. This is a must have for fans of the originals and younger gamers might want to get in on the crate smashing action. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | O’Dell Harmon Jr. | 7 / 10 | 07-11-2017 | Vicarious Visions has honored the legacy created by Naughty Dog. They may have only repainted some of the cracks, but the foundation is still intact. Whether you’re in it for nostalgia or curiosity, Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy a journey worth its weight in wumpa fruit. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Davide Mancini | 8 / 10 | 07-28-2017 | Vicarious Visions did a great job in preserving the original vibe of the Bandicoot saga while giving a brand new contemporary look to the games. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a great journey through the PSX age without the aging effect, and it’s a solid comeback for Crash. The three platform games are still fun today, and Warped is as amazing as it was almost 20 years ago. Maybe the design of the first, iconic, chapter is a little bit old-fashioned, but overall the collection has a great value both for nostalgic players and newcomers. | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | 7 / 10 | 07-15-2017 | Ultimately, I can only say I had fun going back to Crash Bandicoot, even if I found myself wanting to toss my controller at certain points and that notorious sky bridge level is still one of the absolute worst pieces of interactive crap you could ever suffer. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Jim Hargreaves | 9 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | As far as remakes go, you can’t get any better than this. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is exactly how fans envisioned it – an unadulterated celebration of a PlayStation pioneer. With such a weight on their shoulders, Vicarious Visions have pulled it off with such diligence, infused with a streak of their own creativity. Then there’s Naughty Dog original efforts, of course. Even those only acquainted with Uncharted and The Last of Us can appreciate how the studio first made its name, and the journey from Crash Bandicoot to Warped is one of continued innovation. Some two decades later, it’s great to see that some things never change. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Jordan Phipps | 8 / 10 | 07-04-2018 | Quote not yet available | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Mark Delaney | 4 / 5 stars | 07-02-2018 | In an age of remasters that don’t always feel earned, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is one for which fans have been rightfully clamoring. Vicarious Visions’ recreations are simply stunning. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | عمر العمودي | 8.5 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | A long waited return for one of the favorite mascots in Games’ history and a spot on value for money that is Crash Bandicoot. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Ed McGlone | 4 / 5 stars | 07-03-2018 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy adamantly stays true to the original game. | Read review |
| VGN | Giovanni Marrelli | 8.5 / 10 | 06-29-2017 | The N. Sane Trilogy marks the return of one the most-beloved icon from the PlayStation era: Crash Bandicoot is back with a huge remake created by the guys at Vicarious Visions, that keeps the gameplay untouched while offering an “insane” upgrade in both graphics and audio. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.1 / 10 | 07-04-2017 | Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a phenomenal collection of games with incredible updated visuals and a few cool extras. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 8.9 / 10 | 07-06-2017 | When anything and everything isn’t actively trying to kill you, being able to replay Crash Bandicoot’s first three adventures is a nostalgic trip to when platformers were first exploring the possibilities of 3D and none were more experimental than the Bandicoot himself. | Read review |
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