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Crash teams up with Spyro to give their archenemies, Neo Cortex and Ripto, a one-two punch in Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage. To reach the villains, Spyro must win five zany minigames in each level before he can warp to the next. Spyro and his friends appear as non-playable characters in Crash's game and vice versa. Both games have similar but distinct levels. For example, both games have a volcanic level. But while Crash is outside, hopping over lava rivers, Spyro travels inside the volcano. As Crash travels, he collects gems and trading cards. Moneybags sets up shop in each stage, and Crash can trade in gems for trading cards or play Moneybags's minigames to win more cards. Each game has more than 100 cards, including unique ones. For example, you'll find a few Crash cards in Spyro Orange and a few Spyro cards in Crash Purple. You can link Game Paks to swap cards. Some of the trading cards unlock additional characters for multiplayer games, grant special abilities or activate cheats. [Vivendi Universal]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 83
PGNx Media
As long as you aren’t expecting another great platformer, Crash Purple works.
 80
Cheat Code Central
Upon closer inspection this schizoid gameplay combination does seem to work.
80
VideoGamesLife
It's fun to play, with just-cute-enough graphics and sound, it manages to be full of platforming charm and humour without ever overdoing it the way so many western platformers do, and some of the mini-games could sell by themselves.
79
Nintendojo
Each overworld that Crash visits is filled with platform elements that have been drawn out from generation to generation and have just ceased to be original any longer.
77
GameSpot
With its strong minigames and well-made platforming mechanics, Crash Bandicoot Purple is a good, solid choice for fans of the genre.
75
GameSpy
The library of mini-games alone makes the game a must have for anyone looking for hours of mindless fun. Add to that all of the cool extras unlocked when linked with a copy of Spyro Orange, and you end up with an awesome cross-franchise certain to leave you craving more.
75
Pocket Games
When all is said and done, I wanted to keep playing these games to the end, because I was having fun, even though I had seen it all a dozen times in previous levels. [Summer 2004, p.34]
70
IGN
Offers a lot of challenge and variety with a ton of single and multiplayer mini-games, and it's this that saves the entire design. It's just a shame that all of it is loosely constructed with a comparatively wimpy, underdeveloped overworld design.
70
3DAvenue
Rather than having to find a save point or complete a level to save the game, Crash will update the save every time after a mini game which makes it perfect for a quick game while on the go.
70
EuroGamer
The gripes are really mainly relating to the individual games, which for anyone remotely experienced will quickly become far too familiar and untaxing to warrant extended interest.
70
Nintendo Power
It presents a steady stream of minigames with tons of variety. [July 2004, p.122]
69
Warcry
My biggest gripe would have to be with the lack of any record of your mini game times. This alone would serve to at least add a few more hours onto the gameplay, and that would be a large improvement over the 5 or 6 hours this game will last you.
68
Game Chronicles
A great concept marred by a few design flaws and an overall lack of depth and content.
68
Computer and Video Games
It's all pretty simple. Crash collects Wumpa fruit, Spyro collects crystals, and they both jump over lots of spikes.
60
Loaded Inc
Essentially, Crash Bandicoot is an average 2D platform game with excellent graphics and a few very enjoyable minigames that could have had so much more if more time and imagination was invested within it and the ‘fusion’ idea.
60
Yahoo! Games
Crash Purple doesn't come anywhere near the superb mayhem of "WarioWare," while the platform segments are poorly developed and feel like an afterthought.
58
Game Informer
The platforming levels are derivative and uninspired. Though dull, these sections are broken up frequently by minigames that, more so than in "Spyro Orange," are frustrating and not very much fun at all. [June 2004, p.139]
58
Play Magazine
When compared to its crossover cousin, "Spyro Orange," Crash Purple is clearly a superior game...It still feels cheap, but it's much easier to stomach. [June 2004, p.72]
55
GamingWorld X
If you feel that 25 mini-games ranging from a bland tank blaster game to sheep shooting and a few multiplayer games are worth full price, I recommend this video game. Otherwise, stay away.
55
Nintendo Insider
A pretty lackluster package that could have been so much more if the platform elements, which previous games focused on, were given attention in the newest game. Instead, the platforming is mainly a way to get in between mini-games and offers no challenge at all.
53
GameZone
Mini-games aplenty, but where has all the adventuring gone? Where's the platforming action? Or the excitement? They're nowhere to be found in this game.
40
Next Level Gaming
Bottom line, this game was simply too short. It really felt like I was playing half a game, and essentially, I was. The two games really should have been put together in my opinion, and had the player alternate levels with Spyro and Crash.
35
NintendoWorldReport
Flawed on such a basic gameplay level that I cannot in good conscience recommend it to anybody. I plead with you not to play this game.
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