I can’t believe I used to play games like this all the time, and Crash isn’t even close to being one of the hardest. Sane Trilogy is hugely unforgiving and you will be left crying into your controller quite a bit. It all works very well still, but be warned because Crash Bandicoot N.
The boss battles are very old school, but not particularly tricky because they basically centre around learning attack patterns and then going in for the strike. Gameplay wise you are left to make your way through a multitude of levels, before hitting out a boss fight, then being left to rinse and repeat. You also a have a limited number of lives, but can get more in boxes or by collecting a hundred apples. All these styles were revolutionary at the time, but certainly still manage to hold up today.Ĭheckpoints are available on each level, and that is a huge relief because you will die an awful lot. The game basically puts you through proceedings via three different fixed camera viewpoints follow camera, front cam and 2D sideways offerings. This is all played out like a normal platformer, complete with the essential jump and spin buttons, with other moves rocking up in the sequels, and from there you are left to collect lives, apples and special magical totems, that can give a short burst of invincibility. But he rebels and becomes the hero we all want him to become. They experiment on Crash, a peaceful bandicoot who Cortex intends to be the leader of his growing military of animal soldiers. Sane Trilogy comes with a story that involves Doctor Neo Cortex and his assistant Doctor Nitrus Brio using a device called the Evolvo-Ray to mutate the various animals living on the island into beasts with superhuman strength. But for those who have been living under a gaming rock or are just not as old as me, let me talk you through things.Įach of the individual titles in the N. And my word, I certainly don’t remember Crash being so unforgiving, especially in the first game of the trilogy. In my case, it has been a while since I have played any Crash game, and if I’m honest, couldn’t really remember any of the gameplay apart from the stunning basics which kept the game fresh and alive. It’s always nice to see a package of games arrives in one big bundle, and it’s great to go back to something you have fond memories of, hoping that the magic is still there. Sane Trilogy, packed with new features, bonus levels, and an HD upgrade. Now though, for the first time us Xbox owners can check out three games – Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped – from the Bandicoot memoirs with the Crash Bandicoot N.