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Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 11 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Universal Interactive
Developer: Traveller's Tales
Genre(s): Action, Platform
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: September 17, 2002
Summary
Dr. Cortex, a beaten genius, creates something so devious and so underhanded that the entire world will fall to its feet in fear. By harnessing the destructive energies of earth, fire, air and water he creates Crunch, a Super-Bandicoot that is ready to demolish all that lies before him. Will Crash and Coco be up to the challenge? [Universal]
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What The Critics Said
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NintendoWorldReport
Gamers experiencing the wacky mascot for the first time may enjoy it.
Read Full Review >Nintendophiles
The straightforward nature of the levels begs for more openness, which isn't available. It was fun while it lasted, but even that wasn't that long.
Read Full Review >IGN
But at the end of the day this is the same Crash game I played so many years ago without any real innovations or evolutions.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
The sheer variety of gameplay is noteworthy. [Oct 2002, p.196]
GamePro
Graphically, this version is slightly below the recent Xbox release but in line with the competent PlayStation 2 iteration.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Wrath on the GC is much more polished here than on the PS2. [Nov 2002, p.306]
TotalGames.net
The gameplay is generic to say the least – just run along a set path jumping gaps and avoiding enemies.
Read Full Review >netjak
With software as well as hardware fiercely competing for recognition, Crash falls far short of the mark and when compared to others in the genre looks pathetic.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
This truly is a shell of the other two console versions, so I beg you to pass. [Oct 2002, p.84]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
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