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I'll give you the real facts about this game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: April 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Crash is a game where the goal is basiclly to get through each level and defeat the bosses. The graphics are a little better than the ps2 version. Also there are 30 levels and many vehicles to controll. After you defeat the fifth boss you could try getting all the gems and relics. That's what makes the game more interesting and last longer. Plus the loading times are much faster. So if you're an old Crash fan this addition to the series should be quite fun especially because you can play Coco fully, not just on vehicles and because of the new vehicles Crash can controll. If this is your first time and you like games with simple rules yet are fun and challenging(Not to challenging to [upset] you..., yet not to easy to get you bored), then get this game.

wow

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

are you ready for crash bandicoots best adventure yet. if you answered yes you have to buy this game. it has wonderful eyedazziling graphics huge gameplay advancements and increased difficulty level. there are 30 much larger and much harder to explore worlds plenty of scenery and some of the best boss rounds in a game. crash gets to his disposal 8 new veichles. a spherical rollerball a submarine a firefly plane a jet glider a copter pack a sleek moter scooter and an enormus titan mech suit. all of these veichles are awesome theyre generally used to get out of a level. theres tons of secrets to be unlocked an a new hub world addition. you canget to it after collecting everything in all the levels. crash looks sounds and plays better than ever. if you ask me this is the best platform game on xbox. just think of what is a better mascot blinx the timesweeper or crash bandicoot. crash bandicoots sold millions of copies on psone and now hes proving himself on xbox. forget all the other lame platformers and get crash bandicoot the wrath of cortex.

Same Crash New Developer Pretty Graphics and Some Suprises

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First sitting I was worried that i just wasted 50 bucks.The game feels very diffrent than playing Naughty Dog CRASH.The reason it feels strange is cuz this game was developed by Travelr's Tales.Wich means the artistic value is kinda missing, the controls feel a little weird at first, also the camera seems akward...So i was not really enjoying this version of CRASH. But I kept playing and sure enough started to love it (got used to the change)...there are some sweet suprises thrown in. If your a returning crash fan looking for CRASH for the year 2000 get Naughty Dog's new baby ((jak and daxter)) on PS2...But if you just want a new Crash with richer graphics gET THIS GAME.
Or if your someone who has never played crash and have an xbox go and buy it. This is only the FIRST next generation CRASH and I can't wait for more...I think CRASH will still be a cool game for the next 5 years. this game is kinda slow but is really fun at times!...you heard it from Lunar Larry

Nice, Fun, Family Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Crash is almost a must-have on the Xbox.

It's fun for everyone in the family (my 7 year old played it without a problem - but younger kids may not be able to). It will keep you busy for a while (there are about 25 different levels to fight through, plus 5 "bosses" - and you can revisit levels to get more lives or other bonuses). There's almost no learning curve.

It's just plain old fun!

If you liked Fuzion Frenzy, and you don't mind single player games, then you'll like Crash.

Some complain that it's graphics aren't breakthrough - but they are certainly sufficient for you to clearly see what is going on.

The only real complaint: I wish there were a 2 player mode.

The Wrath of Cortex could be better

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: June 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I am a big Crash fan but this game wasn't what I expected for a next-gen sequel to the other PlayStation games. The graphics are pretty bad for an Xbox or GameCube game, and the levels are just a little bigger. It doesn't compete with other games anymore because it has stayed very much the same from the others, which were made in the '90s, even if this has new vehicles and bosses (There is also another unlockable move, which is tip-toeing, I used it once the entire game, and I didn't even need it). Speaking of boss battles, they were frustrating, but still quite fun. So to Crash fans, you will like how this game is more challenging than the other games, but will feel as if you've experienced the game before in its predecessors. However, Traveller's Tales did good in keeping it like the other games even if that became the thing I didn't like about it. It's got a good price, but I think it's only worth a rent to beat it, unless you are a "real" Crash fan and want to get 100% completion. If you're not a Crash fan, don't even bother with it.

FAR less loading times...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: April 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I'll keep this short. This is a quality platformer with some solid visuals, so-so sound, and some very good controls. On the PS2 the load times were 45-50 sec. in and OUT of levels, on the Xbox the load times are way down: 13 sec. into and about 8-9 sec. out of levels. So, there is a difference of 32-37 sec. different in loading time. This makes a big difference b/c the levels themselves though enjoyable are actually pretty short. So, who wants to spend more time loading than playing? Not I. Kudos to Travellers Tales for crunching down that code... however, they should apologize to PS2 owners!

Fun for all ages, but a bit too hard for the younger kids

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: October 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The game is average in just about all aspects: graphics, gameplay, and storyline. The game doesn't provide anything over the standard Mario-type-smashing-crates-and-collecting-fruit game, but is still fun, nonetheless, and provides a good amount of play time. Many of the levels are too challenging for younger players. There are some levels where the player "dies" by missing a jump, falling into water, and drowning. I thought the image of the character floating face down in the water wasn't appropriate for younger kids. For the most part, though, it will provide entertainment for all ages.

Crash plays a tough game!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When I bought this game, I thought that it would bem fun and easy to beat. Boy was I wrong...the game is fun...for a while, but it is very hard. Each level is 3D, and some of the camera angles are horrible. Anyway, this game will give you lots of fun, but frustrating hours of good gameplay.
Graphics get 5 stars
Sound gets 4 stars
Gameplay gets 4 stars
Controls get 3 stars

Overall, I'd buy this game if you love Crash (like me) and are a good gamer (not like me).

More of the same...but that's okay with me!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've played every Crash game ever made but nothing could prepare me for the dissapointment I felt when I bought this game for the Playstation 2 system. The load times were LONG to the point of really making the game unplayable. Everytime you wanted to change levels you had to wait an ETERNITY for the levels to load up. But I really wanted to play this game so when the XBOX version came out I bought it hoping the load times would be much shorter. And that they were. The load times average about 7 seconds on most levels and once you get past that the game is actually a lot of fun. The graphics got a little touchup, nothing fancy, but the fur coating on Crash really looks cool. I will say that although this game is rated for EVERYONE, it is a very tough game. Younger children might have a hard time with this one, heck I've been playing video games for over 20 years and even I had a hard time finishing this one. Great game but not much new or innovating here. Just your standard Crash on the run game! Good but not outstanding. Definately worth the [] bucks it costs now though.

AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

There are some things in life that just help keep things FUN (albeit frustrating at times). One of those things is a Crash Bandicoot game. I've played the first two offerings for the PSX but have basically stayed away from Crash since then. But my trusty old Xbox needed something new so I decided to give CRASH BANDICOOT: THE WRATH OF CORTEX a try.

Any gamers familiar with the old Crash games will find the controls and graphics as reliable as ever. The formula also is solid (5 stages per level - 5 levels in all) giving players the ability to choose where they go in each level. Levels vary from basic platforming to running from charging onslaughts to vehicle levels to underwater levels to battling bosses. Some of the levels are a cake-walk while others will leave you with "rage building!" (I like to throw my controller and utter some favorite words). The most frustrating apect on this new offering (and the only downside) are certain levels that leave the player with tricky camera angles and poor depth perception.

Aside from merely winning a level and getting your gem, Crash allows numerous areas for repeat playing:

1) Find and destroy every crate per stage (harder than you think) to get a BONUS GEM! Collecting all these gems opens up new areas.

2) Getting through certain stages without dying to open up a Death Gauntlet where hidden gems await. These hidden gems will then open up new stages on other levels.

3) TIME TRIAL! Try to conquer a level in record time. The game saves all times and completing all 25 levels this way opens up even more hidden wonders.

All in all, Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex will keep any platform gamer happy for days (weeks if you're not very good). It's not the greatest game in the world but it does manage to capture the two key essentials of any good game...

IT LOOKS GOOD AND IT'S FUN!

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