Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Reviews: 10 Critical Reactions You Need To Know

1. Franchise Newbies Might Struggle With It

"The culprit behind Crash's dated feel is the passage of time. Vicarious Visions, for its part, succeeded in revitalizing Crash from an artistic perspective while preserving the charm that made him appealing when he first showed up, but years have passed since the original PlayStation was relevant, and we are well past the formative years of 3D gaming. It's easy to imagine how a dyed-in-the-wool Crash fan will fall in love all over again via the N. Sane Trilogy, but if you're experiencing Crash for the first time--or the first time in a while--it might pain you to realize that Crash's original adventures aren't as inventive or surprising as they were 20 years ago." - Gamespot

"Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is an excellent remaster, there’s no question of that, but the original games themselves? Your feelings towards them will depend almost entirely on your existing history with the series." - Metro

As strong as general acclaim for the game is, it's worth emphasising that those new to the Crash Bandicoot franchise are almost certain to get less out of it than the hardcore crowd.

With the first game's sometimes crushing difficulty and the generally dated, untouched nature of the gameplay, those who don't have the nostalgia itch to scratch will unavoidably end up comparing it to more contemporary platformers.

Those who grew up with the series, though, are sure to love it, it seems.

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