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Crash Bandicoot: Warped (1998)

Crash Bandicoot: Warped cover
Developer
Naughty Dog
Publisher
Universal Interactive Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Platform, Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 562 player ratings
Main story
about 10 hours
Completionist
about 12 hours

How it feels

A breezy, colorful romp through time where each level feels like a new toybox to spin, jump, and smash your way through with infectious energy.

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About

Crash Bandicoot: Warped is the third game in the Crash Bandicoot series and the first to feature Coco as a playable character. The player takes control of Crash and Coco Bandicoot, who must travel back and forward in time and gather 25 crystals before Uka Uka and Doctor Neo Cortex can do so. Much of the game takes place in the Time Twister which acts as the hub area of the game. The Time-Twister is split up into five chambers, each chamber has five buttons that open portals to different levels. The goal in each level is to find and obtain the crystal hidden in the level. Crash Bandicoot: Warped was lauded by critics in many areas, and the game has been considered one of the best video games of all time.

What players say

A polished, content-packed platformer with huge level variety and addictive time-trial chasing, often called the best of the original trilogy. Carries strong nostalgic affection as a beloved fan favorite.

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Screenshots

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