Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Reviews

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

I didn't want the Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy to break what wasn't broken. Thankfully, Vicarious Visions clearly didn't want to either, and the studio's reverence for the original maddening yet rewarding challenges that have stood the test of time is clearly on display. On one hand, that leads to the frustrating limitations of the original Crash Bandicoot persisting 20 years later. But it also results in the incredible visual and aural overhaul and the gameplay tweaks to earlier entries, like time trials and crate counters, that Naughty Dog added later in the series. Those additions make the overall package so much more cohesive while never forgetting what made, and what still makes, so much of Naughty Dog's original trilogy a blast to play.

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Andy Kelly
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60 / 100
Jul 4, 2018

A well-made remaster with beautiful modern visuals and outdated platforming rooted firmly in the past.

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GameCentral
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7 / 10
Jun 29, 2017

No matter what you think of the original games these are an excellent trio of remasters, that will please existing fans and help to create new ones.

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Jun 29, 2017

It's gorgeous, and a clear labour of love, but the controls might drive you, err, N.Sane

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8 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

Whether you are running from a boulder or riding on a polar bear, these games have not lost their charm. They are a fascinating (and fun) look back at the early days of 3D platforming

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Polygon
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6 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2017

There's a golden glow around memories that gets brighter with age, but it also tends to distract from old frustrations. If you're ready for a quick trip — and I mean quick — down memory lane, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy doesn't disappoint. Vicarious Visions' faithfulness to the series satisfies some nostalgic cravings, but once the novelty wears off, the cracks can't help but show.

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GameSpot
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6 / 10
Jun 28, 2018

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy gives three classic games a fresh coat of paint, but there's no mistaking that they're old at heart.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

It's a shame what happened to Crash Although Naughty Dog moved on to bigger things, I wouldn't necessarily call all of them better. The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy serves as a time capsule of sorts before the series was ran into the ground, and my only major regret is that I wish it had CTR as the cherry on top.

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Jul 1, 2017

It's hard to know where to stop when talking about Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Its visuals are dynamite, the rebuilt cutscenes stoke excitement in any Crash fan, the music is higher-quality than ever, and the little alterations Vicarious Visions made make a huge difference.

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Jul 3, 2018

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a loving remaster of a series of fan-favorite games. If you need a dose of 32-bit nostalgia, or if you want to see where one of gaming's iconic characters started you can't go wrong here.

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83 / 100
Jun 29, 2017

With fantastic remaster visuals and the same old gameplay (in both a good and a bad way), Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy can be enjoyed by everyone, but mostly those who grew with the original games for the first PlayStation.

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9 / 10
Jun 29, 2017

As far as remakes go, you can't get any better than this. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is exactly how fans envisioned it – an unadulterated celebration of a PlayStation pioneer. With such a weight on their shoulders, Vicarious Visions have pulled it off with such diligence, infused with a streak of their own creativity. Then there's Naughty Dog original  efforts, of course. Even those only acquainted with Uncharted and The Last of Us can appreciate how the studio first made its name, and the journey from Crash Bandicoot to Warped is one of continued innovation. Some two decades later, it's great to see that some things never change.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 2, 2017

Crash Bandicoot comes back to PlayStation with a collection that reminds of the classic and funny plattforming games. With its graphics improved, the original trilogy its a must-buy for everybody that loves the genre.

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83 / 100
Jul 11, 2018

We already liked Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on PS4 and the Xbox One version doesn't disappoint. Three authentic remastered jewels that delight all fans of platforms games.

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83 / 100
Jul 6, 2018

Crash Bandicoot returns with new graphics and the classic gameplay (which is sometimes unforgiving due to the camera movement). Nintendo Switch version offers lower resolution than PS4 or Xbox One, but the game still looks great and we love the possibility to play anywhere in portable mode.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

An excellent and accurate remaster that lacks only of a couple of fix at the gameplay mechanics to truly shine.

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9 / 10
Jun 29, 2017

An excellent remaster from a trio of excellent games. If you loved the character or the platforming genre, you should buy this pack.

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Jun 29, 2017

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a fantastic remake of some of the best platformers of all time. The new visual polish looks great on PS4. Though you might get frustrated by the dated gameplay at times, powering through will show why these games were so beloved 20 years ago.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2017

It's a real pleasure to play through three games that defined a console, and seeing Crash on PS4 is great. He's finally home, and right where he should be.

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90 / 100
Jun 29, 2017

If you ever had any love for the originals, you'll smile like an idiot seeing how good they look now. But if you've never played these classics before, the updated graphics are a great excuse to see why so many people cried when Crash went away in the first place.

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