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Crash Bandicoot: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Crash Bandicoot (1996): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Crash Bandicoot (1996) is a platform video game developed by Naughty Dog, available on PS3, Android, Vita, PS1, PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 78/100 on IGDB.

What is Crash Bandicoot about?

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.

Key details

Crash Bandicoot was released in 1996 and supports single player. Platforms: PS3, Android, Vita, PS1, PSP. Developer: Naughty Dog.

Should you play Crash Bandicoot?

A solid 78/100 aggregate score makes Crash Bandicoot a safe pick for fans of platform.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Crash Bandicoot?

Crash Bandicoot is a platform game by Naughty Dog, released in 1996.

What platforms is Crash Bandicoot on?

Crash Bandicoot is available on PS3, Android, Vita, PS1, PSP.

Is Crash Bandicoot good?

Crash Bandicoot has an aggregate score of 78/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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