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Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
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Based on 16 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Universal Interactive / Konami
Developer: Traveller's Tales
Genre(s): Action, Platform
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: March 26, 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
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...
Hot Games
Better on the Box. Sharper, fuller, and more variable detail, excellent sound, and precise controls are all contained herein, along with the patented Crash game play that makes this such a fan favorite.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
What it lacks in general innovation is quickly outshines by familiar, addictive, and constantly fun gameplay.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
They've caressed the music to great effect, made the bosses a bit more challenging, [and] adhered to a massive replayability standard that would drive any developer to drink. [Apr 2002, p.49]
XGP Gaming
You'll feel like 'Mr. No Depth Perception' from Saturday Night Live, as you struggle to tell how close to certain objects Crash is.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Every little morsel of platforming goodness in The Wrath of Cortex has already been done to death on the Playstation. [May 2002, p.87]
GameZone
If you are looking for an innovative and original experience that does justice to the series you’ll have to look elsewhere.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
This is a game for those who want what Crash has always had to offer – good graphics, jump-and-spin gameplay, and tons of collectible items. Nothing more, nothing less. [Apr 2002, p.74]
GamePen
A fun game that’s worth getting for the kids in the house. I would’ve liked to see some multiplayer options thrown in.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
There's not enough meat on this Bandicoot to feed you for more than a week for the casual gamer or a weekend for the hardcore fan.
Read Full Review >Game Over Online
It feels like the originality that the franchise once had has run a little stale.
Read Full Review >IGN
A fun game for the most part...However, it fails in some areas, like proper game balance and correct use of surround sound.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
A slightly updated version of the orange marsupial's 1998 debut on the PlayStation.
Read Full Review >Xbox Nation Magazine
If there's a mediocre idea to be had, chances are Crash has burgled it. [Summer 2002, p.91]
TotalGames.net
We never thought we’d reach a day where we would say this but, after playing Crash Bandicoot, we’re actually looking forward to "Rayman 3."
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Save for a few additions to WOC, like some cool hamster-ball levels, it's almost identical to its predecessors. [May 2002, p.113]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
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