Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

Released: November 06, 1997
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 3 Android PlayStation PlayStation Portable

Genres:

Platform Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Fantasy Science fiction Comedy

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

83.4
Based on 455 ratings

Total Rating

83.4
Based on 455 ratings

Summary

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the second game in the Crash Bandicoot series, and the sequel to the original game. The gameplay is largely similar to that of the original, as players make their way through a limited environment whilst breaking crates that contains bonuses. The goal of the game is to gather 25 crystals for Crash's nemesis, Doctor Neo Cortex. The crystals are scattered between 25 different levels accessible via Warp Rooms, which are hub areas of the game. A level is cleared by collecting its respective crystal and reaching the end of its path, which returns Crash to the Warp Room.

Storyline

After the last battle with Crash Bandicoot, Cortex is thrown down to Crash island and fall in a cave filled with glowing crystals. Convinced that they hold tremendous power, he takes one and gets back onto his laboratory. One year later, Cortex and his new assistant Dr. N. Gin rebuild an upgraded Cortex Vortex in outer space which will turn everyone on Earth into his mindless slaves. But they need 25 more crystals to reach the Vortex's maximum capacity, and they do not have any of their operatives left on Earth. Cortex then devises a plot to manipulate Crash into retrieving the crystals for him.

Involved Companies

Universal Interactive Studios

Role:
Publisher

Sony Computer Entertainment

Role:
Publisher

Naughty Dog

Role:
Developer

Keywords

mascot death doctor flight multiple endings snow teleportation sequel level selection mad scientist silent protagonist playstation network boss fight digital distribution single-player only anthropomorphism bonus stage voice acting protagonist's name in the title polygonal 3d animal antagonist psone classics bandicoot cameo appearance collectibles playstation plus ice stage treasure chest titular antagonist real-time combat instant kill playstation tv support violent plants moving platforms speedrun over 100% completion working for the enemy trilogy fake game over screen running towards the screen greatest hits backwards compatibility promo vhs playstation underground male protagonist fan translation - portuguese fandub - brazilian portuguese bees

Alternative Names

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex no Gyakushuu! Crash 2 クラッシュ・バンディクー2 ~コルテックスの逆襲!~ Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex ataca de nuevo

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