Introduction
Once again we are crashing, faster than before, so fast that we are going to time travel in Crash Bandicoot 3! Are you ready to warp to multiple eras to find time crystals, go back to meet dinosaurs, visit the Great Wall of China and a lot more! This time, you will be able to play as Coco, the sister of Crash. However, some levels are for Crash only. There are a lot of new mechanics, including, flying, swimming, and even racing!
What did I think before playing Crash Bandicoot 3?
Since the previous two games were fun, I did not expect any less from Crash Bandicoot 3. Somewhere in my memory from playing this game as a kid, I remember from playing Crash Bandicoot 3 had abilities. Including double jump and a bazooka! I want to blow stuff up with a bazooka! For more information, we went to the Wikipedia page!
The Wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_Bandicoot:_Warped
Once again, there are gems to be collected alongside the crystals. These can be hard to get, as most of them require backtracking after obtaining all the skills. However, I also think that this game will be the easiest since you can get double jump or even glide!
Rating
I rate Crash Bandicoot 3 with an 8.7 before playing.
I got excited to try out this third game, double jump? That is going to be amazing! Also, dinosaurs, I love dinosaurs.
Story
Doctor Neo Cortex is once again brewing an evil plan, but this time around an evil mask is going to help him. He wants to collect new crystals from different points in time, this is where you come in! Take the crystals back from the bosses and beat them up for a nifty ability! Can you once again stop Doctor Neo Cortex?
Rating
I rate the story of Crash Bandicoot 3 with an 8.0
This might be the best story yet, there are even larger cutscenes this time around and the plot seems to thicken with time travel involved.
Gameplay
Once again, the core gameplay is to collect the time crystals while traversing multiple levels. This time, however, there is a huge variety in levels as you visit the past and the future. Fight dinosaurs and robots while looking for secret gems that will unlock alternate paths in other eras. Do not forget to collect all boxes for the extra gem.
There are also new mechanics along with the original idea of running away or even sitting on an animal while running through the level. In the swimming levels you can only play as Crash, do not get eaten by sharks, they are hungry! The flying levels consist of getting into a plane and shooting down objects.
After beating a boss, you will gain an ability, from a simple double jump, or even getting an infinite spinning attack. However, the bazooka is the best upgrade. This is basically a ranged attack to take care of different enemies.
Rating
I rate the gameplay of Crash Bandicoot 3 with an 9.1
This game is great for casual players, as the abilities make the game a lot easier!
Sound and Graphics
Graphics
The graphics of Crash Bandicoot 3 are the best in the Nsane trilogy, there are even more death animations for you to enjoy, despite having abilities. The dinosaurs taking you down is fun though, you will still see the game over screen a lot!
Sound
The soundtracks are great and diverse in Crash Bandicoot 3. The sound effects are also fun.
Rating
I rate the sound and graphics of Crash Bandicoot 3 with a 9.8
Time for you to die!
What did I think after playing Crash Bandicoot 3?
I had a lot of fun when playing Crash Bandicoot 3, My wife did enjoy this game the most as well, the abilities make the game perfect for people that casually play platformers.
The time trials will still be difficult, but they are more possible now compared to previous games. The new mechanics are great, I did like the racing and swimming sections!
Rating
I rate Crash Bandicoot 3 with a 9.5 after playing.
I enjoyed the time travel in this game.
What are my personal thoughts about Crash Bandicoot 3?
I enjoyed this game the most compared to the previous games. Luckily you can also run in this game with a new ability, thus many enemies can be outwitted, also by bazooka.
Rating
My personal Rating of Crash Bandicoot 3 is a 9.2
I enjoyed this game a lot more compared to the previous game.
Last Words
Pros
- Travel through time to collect new crystals in Crash Bandicoot 3
- Unlock new abilities as you defeat bosses.
- There are new mechanics like flying or swimming.
- The bazooka is amazing for a ranged attack.
- The time trials are much easier.
Cons
- Timing for the double jump is difficult.
- The races can be hard.
If you enjoyed the previous games, you will love this game!
Final Rating
9
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reminds me of a good old days 🙂 thanks for this trip back to the past 🙂
coool
its the type of platformer game that I would always enjoy anytime of the day
Thanks for the Good review~
I think games nowadays are too many action and so serious.. We need more fun games like this!
I agree!
Thanks for the review 🙂
Cool game
Great game of a great series.
Crashing in a good way.
game is so bandicool
Nice pun!
Just watching someone else play this makes me stressed out.
This makes me indeed a little stressed!
I used to play this game when I was a kid. I loved to find all the bonus levels and the get a better time each run! And yes! the Bazooka was awesome!
Bazooka!