Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

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  • 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.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]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. GameZone
    80
    Any Crash Bandicoot fan would be a fool not to go out and buy this game. I started playing at 2am one night and did not stop until three in the afternoon!
  2. Hot Games
    80
    If platform-hopping and coin-collection isn't your bag, you'll want to avoid Crash before he gets on your last nerve.
  3. GamerWeb Sony
    75
    The non-stop action can get a bit repetitive and ultimately tiresome, and the sound effects may begin to wear on the nerves after a few hours of playing.
  4. GameSpy
    62
    It’s got average graphics and average level design. This game is as average as games can get.
  5. FHM
    60
    The platform game grows up.
  6. All Game Guide
    60
    Those looking for revolutionary gameplay or a game that pushes the envelope of the latest generation of gaming systems will most certainly be disappointed.
  7. Electric Playground
    40
    Not only is the gameplay un-revised on this much more powerful platform, but much of the former joy in the series has been drained away. The characters, levels and gameplay are essentially flat.

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  1. Positive: 38 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 94
  3. Negative: 14 out of 94
  1. mrbadass
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    the wrath of cortex it´s a good game i like the sound track the ideas for the levels the story and the graphics but if you are one of thosethe wrath of cortex it´s a good game i like the sound track the ideas for the levels the story and the graphics but if you are one of those crash bandicoot ps1 fans you will probably hate this game due to the character design, the long loading screen and the fact that it does look like a warped clone but if you can surpass those things crash will entertain you for a few hours … Expand
  2. KittyB.
    Dec 27, 2001
    10
    I know it is basically the same as all the other crash games but I have only played and completed crash 1, so I think that it is good but theI know it is basically the same as all the other crash games but I have only played and completed crash 1, so I think that it is good but the loading times are a little slow.… Expand
  4. JeremyM.
    Nov 11, 2007
    9
    This game may not be as innovative most action/playformers out there, but Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex has some extremely new This game may not be as innovative most action/playformers out there, but Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex has some extremely new content, incredible and imaginative levels and bosses, and a huge amount of unlockables, abilities, and crazy ideas to fill you up with praise. Get this game.… Expand
  5. Xrayplayer
    Oct 12, 2020
    7
    The game didn't improve upon it's predecessors although there's more variety in the level themes the environments lack some details and theThe game didn't improve upon it's predecessors although there's more variety in the level themes the environments lack some details and the character models looks very weird... the level design sometimes is good and sometimes feels dull, the uncooperative camera makes nearly half the game frustrating ,there's 30 levels in the game 22 of them have vehicle sections and gimmicks most of them are fine but the water and plane and racing levels are not that fun ,some elements from crash 3 are somehow made worse like the monkey bars made alot slower ,and the previous boss characters became just a regular enemies in some levels.
    To be fair though the platformering sections are still good and the controls are tight and responsive the boss battles are also fun ( excluding the first boss) and I liked the idea of crunch but the elemental masks were not used in their full potential..and I love the soundtrack it's some of the best in the series,there's a great amount of replay value and there's not much backtracking to get the gems.

    Overall the game didn't bring anything new or innovative it feels like crash bandicoot warped but worse it's not bad it's just decent.    … Expand
  6. ohaiKendyl
    May 26, 2011
    6
    Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex isn't a half-bad game, not at all, and it has a unique amount of variety for hardcore Crash fans. But theCrash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex isn't a half-bad game, not at all, and it has a unique amount of variety for hardcore Crash fans. But the fact is... It doesn't even slightly try to take risks by taking advantage of the PS2's -- far more advanced -- engine, thus adding no new innovations to the series. Pros: Excellent graphics; beautifully detailed levels; variety of levels and replay value. Cons: No new features; limited level design; unadjustable camera; quirky controls; dreadfully long and frequent loading screens; feels more like a rehash than a sequel.… Expand
  7. MattS.
    Dec 2, 2001
    6
    Nah, this is just like the PSOne Crash games, which weren't too special either.
  8. TarikT.
    Apr 2, 2002
    1
    Wow amazingly crappy. It looked terrible from the previews.

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#9 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#13 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001