Video Games : Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

Rating: - Best Crash game by a mile
The title of this review says it all. You're not a true Crash fan unless you have played this game. Naughty Dog has taken the best of Cortex Strikes Back and produced a better storyline, better graphics, better music, and better gameplay. The new relic component is very good and is addictive, especially as it is almost impossible to get platinum times on most levels.
Each level is funny and different and it does not get at all repetitve, giving this game amazing replay value - I have owned this game for about 8 years and have completed it many times, and I still find myself starting all over again as if I have never played it before.
As with the other Crash games, the graphics are not as good as Nintendo, but they are bright and good enough for you not to bother when you are playing.
This is the best platformer ever released on the Playstation. Enough said.

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Rating: - The Bandicoot Does It Again!!
And so with great success coming from the widely adventure Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes back, comes another platform Playstation 1 game, Crash Bandicoot 3! And yes, like Crash Bandicoot 2, I was determined to get Crash Bandicoot 3 when it was released!

I've completed Crash Bandicoot 3 many times before and when I got back from our holiday in September 2006; I thought I better start on Crash Bandicoot 3 since I completed Crash Bandicoot 2 in August! Now unlike the other two games, Crash Bandicoot 3 took me longer to complete, I thought it will only last me for 2 weeks, but it took me until Christmas 2006 to get the game done! But alas, I enjoyed every step of the way and I had a few laughs or two!

Many people believe that Crash Bandicoot 3 is the best selling Crash Bandicoot game to date! In reality, it's actually Crash Bandicoot 2 as it has currently sold 7.6 Million Copies, whereas Crash Bandicoot 3 has currently sold 7.1 Million Copies! Despite this minor setback though, Crash Bandicoot 3 is still the 2nd best selling Crash Bandicoot game of all time!!

Crash Bandicoot 3 mostly takes graphics from Crash Bandicoot 2; so most players will be familiar with the buttons used on Crash Bandicoot 3! Although, Crash will learn new and handy moves for the future levels which lie ahead!

I hope you still got that Memory Card packed inside that CD Case because Crash Bandicoot 3 gives you more than just a challenge! You've got to collect 25 Crystals, 45 Gems & 25 all new racing Relics!

I've had a few laughs with Crash Bandicoot 3 and there's just so many new features built in. I bet you' many people would agree that Crash goes well on his Motorbike! And his sister as well plays a good part in the game too!

My Personal Gaming Score: 10/10: Fantastic, Brilliant, Superb!

My Wish: I'd like to see Sony designing a Playstation 2 game, which has all of the original Crash Bandicoot games in one pack (Crash 1, Crash 2, Crash 3, CTR etc)!

Final Comments: It would be mean of me giving Crash Bandicoot 2 full marks and Crash Bandicoot 3 a little bit less, so I even the odds out and gave them both a whack on 10! You've done very impressive Naughty Dog! We are proud of you!

Review By Captain Chris Kipper

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Rating: - Crash Bandicoot Wappred
This game is very good with 3D graphics and BIG!!!! bosses. From space jercks to tigers with pickaxses.A GOOD GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Rating: - 1999's greatest platformer
This game not only has as many levels as Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. It has 32 (5 more than Crash 2). The graphics are absolutely spot-on, and for the first time EVER, Aku Aku says something other than "Hugger-bugger!". Also, Coco Bandicoot is playable (after making a brief appearance on Crash 2) on levels including Oriental Run, Tell No Tales and Hot Coco! The storyline is that Aku Aku's evil twin brother Uka Uka [nice name: very thoughtful] was released from his underground prison and wants to cause trouble for Aku Aku who put him there. Dr Cortex uses a Time Travelling Device made by Dr Nefarius Tropy to destroy Crash once and for all. I'm not telling you the rest (buy it yourself). Also, a new thing for Crash is the addition of Relics for completing Time Trial modes. They come in Silver, Gold and Platinum variety, and collect 5 and the 6th warp room opens, and level 26 is available (then for every 5 you collect you get levels 27, 28, 29 and 30). This game is simply not to miss. Buy it. And that's an order.

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Rating: - THIS GAME IS NOT FOR THE TAME!
This is one the good rpg games and although the graphics aren't as good as some it has its own appeal.
Based more like an animated kids cartoon it still manages to hold my attention from the tiger you get to ride over the china wall to the jetski's you ride in the sea, all the time collecting points when you pick up apples.
As you progress collecting crystals and chalices the levels get more harder and frustrating. You'll have a lot of fun in the beginning but as any game goes the difficulty increases with the level. Even if the level is steep.
You must be agile and quick witted, but enjoy the graphics and humour.
Hey its just a game. Try it!