It’s taken 12 very long years but the drought of new and fresh Crash Bandicoot adventures is finally over, so it’s about time we deep dive into the game and see if the wait was worth it!
Special thanks to Mark for the amazing artwork!
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SomecallmeJohnny: Johnny vs. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
In today’s episode, it’s about time. It’s about investing a LOT of time. I’m talking about the long awaited sequel that I guess folks have been waiting for since 1998? It’s Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
Reviews roundup for “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” (Scores via Nibellion)
Tomorrow’s the day for the first brand-new game in 12 years (since Crash Mind Over Mutant, good god its been a long time), comes “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” by Toys for Bob. Let’s see how it fared out so far in the reviews:
The marsupial of legend returns and he’s never been so fluffy. But there’s nothing soft and cuddly about Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. In true Crash fashion, this cute and colorful platformer is here to kick your ass.
Don’t let the lush, colorful graphics and whimsical, xylophone-heavy soundtrack fool you. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time’s fun and frivolous facade hides a game that feels like it’s actively trying to murder mischievous marsupials. It’s about snatching victory from the jaws, bombs, fast-moving vehicles, spinning blades, laser grids, and fire spouts of death. I failed much more often than I succeeded during my run thanks to Ray West and his lackeys, but I had a great time doing it.
IGN (8, Great):
Crash Bandicoot 4 is a great return to form, with some new ideas that add a fresh spin to Crash’s classic gameplay.
Game Informer (8.5):
In many ways, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time feels like a game that shouldn’t work. Single-player, mascot-driven, hardcore platformers are few and far between these days. Moreover, most franchises born in the mid-‘90s have had to continually reboot themselves to match the tastes of an ever-changing market. At its core, Crash 4 remains rooted to the old way of doing things, but that’s not a bad thing. The visuals are cleaner now and Crash has a few new gimmicks, but if you squint, Crash 4 looks like the same old platformer you’ve always loved.
A return to the unique brand of ‘90s platforming that put Crash Bandicoot on the map.
GamesRadar+ (4.5/5, THIS IS THE CRASH GAME YOU’VE BEEN WAITING OVER TWO DECADES TO PLAY):
A sequel with smarts and style, Crash Bandicoot 4 proves there’s still life in the old Bandicoot yet. It’s about time indeed.
Attack of the Fanboy (4.5/5, Loved):
Crash Bandicoot may have had a rough patch for a number of years before his triumphant return in the N. Sane Trilogy, but Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time proves that he is still one of the titans of the platformer genre with his most content rich and well designed adventure to date.
Some select reviews from: Tim Gettys, VTNVIVI, MisterBo.
Famitsu gives the game 33/40 from 4 judges (8/8/9/8).
Scores summary from Nibellion:
SomecallmeJohnny: Johnny vs. Crash Bandicoot (XS) The Huge Adventure & N-Tranced
In today’s episode, Crash is going portable. Well, Crash WENT portable. Gotta remember proper past and present-tense. Do the GBA games check out? We’re gonna find out today!
[PLAYLIST] All ZEECRAZYGEE review videos, ft. the newest one being about Crash Of The Titans & Crash Mind Over Mutant
Here we are everyone, We have made it to the end of the Crash-A-Thon and so what batter way to round up than with two of the most controversial and polarising games in the series, Crash Of The Titans & Crash Mind Over Mutant. By ditching the classic format of gameplay and opting for something different these games have developed a very contentious reputation for themselves within the fanbase, and given that I haven’t played Titans in years and the fact that I have never played Mind Over Mutant before, this should be interesting.
RidersDX (Late Night Riders): Crash Twinsanity Review ft. DaveAce
Crash Bandicoot is one of the most iconic franchises to have ever debuted in the gaming industry. While the original trilogy is often touted as the best set of games in the series, I come today to make a case for why my personal favorite, Crash Twinsanity, is the best one in the series. Let’s discuss!