Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced (2003)

Developer: Vicarious Visions
Publisher: Konami, Universal Interactive Studios
Platforms: Game Boy Advance
Genres: Platform
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 22 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A bright, energetic platforming romp full of spins, slides and villain-thwarting fun.

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About

Crash is back and ready to take on an all-new nefarious villain. After the events of Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure, Tropy, with the help of N. Trance, kidnaps Coco and Crunch, planning to brainwash them to the evil side. Now, Crash must travel to N. Trance's twisted realm, battle and rescue Coco and Crunch, and ultimately defeat N. Trance and N. Tropy. To achieve these goals, you must use all of Crash's spin, slide, and jumping abilities across 24 different levels. As you progress through the game, you'll find yourself flying a helicopter, water-skiing, and piloting a spaceship--all for the sake of saving your friends.

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