Crash Bandicoot

Crash Bandicoot

Released: September 09, 1996
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 3 PlayStation Vita PlayStation PlayStation Portable

Genres:

Platform

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Science fiction

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

80.5
Based on 620 ratings

Critics Rating

75.0
Based on 1 ratings

Total Rating

77.8
Based on 621 ratings

Summary

Crash Bandicoot is the first installment in the Crash Bandicoot series that established Naughty Dog's reputation in the video game industry. Its premises chronicle the creation of the titular Crash, a bandicoot who has been uplifted by the mad scientist Doctor Neo Cortex. The goal of Crash Bandicoot is to traverse several levels in sequence in order to progress. The game is played from a third-person perspective in which the camera trails behind Crash, though some levels showcase forward-scrolling and side-scrolling perspectives. Crash is able to defeat enemies by either jumping on them or using a spinning attack that launches them.

Storyline

Dr. Neo Cortex and Dr. Nitrus Brio, two evil doctors determined to take over the world, create two devices to turn innocent creatures into genius destroyers of the world. One particular animal, a Bandicoot, is chosen to be the leader of the pack, but when the devices fail in their attempts, the animals are turned into crazy monsters. Only Crash Bandicoot survives with brain intact, now knowing that Neo Cortex is the real bad guy. Cortex notices the threat that Crash may cause, and banishes Crash to another island. So it is up to Crash to find his way through the islands monster population and stop Cortex from destroying the world, as well as saving his girlfriend who is next on the devices list.

Screenshots

Involved Companies

Universal Interactive Studios

Role:
Publisher

Naughty Dog

Role:
Developer

Sony Computer Entertainment

Role:
Publisher

Keywords

mascot death doctor multiple endings level selection silent protagonist playstation network turtle boss fight single-player only anthropomorphism bonus stage platform exclusive playstation mobile voice acting protagonist's name in the title polygonal 3d psone classics breaking the fourth wall bandicoot cameo appearance collectibles save point playstation plus treasure chest unstable platforms potion melee real-time combat instant kill level select map violent plants cheat code moving platforms invisible wall speedrun linear gameplay trilogy fake game over screen running towards the screen dynamic difficulty greatest hits promo vhs e3 1996 male protagonist

Alternative Names

Crash Bandicoot 1 Crash 1

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