Nintendo had Mario. Sega had Sonic the Hedgehog. And for Sony during the formative years of their first game console, nothing was more synonymous with the Playstation brand than Crash Bandicoot. The original “Crash Bandicoot” game released at the perfect time as great 3D platforms were few & far between as the genre was just gaining a solid footing. With copious, varied levels featuring collectibles & unlockables galore, “Crash Bandicoot’s” longevity came from players attempting to gain 100% completion.
With the success of “Crash Bandicoot” came the birth of a highly-acclaimed franchise featuring not only sequels to the original iteration, but also spin-offs including a kart racer that too would be remade for eighth generation consoles just like its predecessors. But the big question for gamers was when we would get a proper sequel to a game that was released on the original Playstation. In the most cheeky way possible, “Crash Bandicoot 4” is finally here with a promise to crush those rose-colored glasses with some tough platforming hiding behind the cuddly nature of an experimented wild animal. Shine up those sneakers, make sure you don’t eat something that will upset your stomach, let your talking mask off the wall, and get ready for some first impressions of “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time”.
