Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1979 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment UK
• Platform: PlayStation
• Number of items: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
In the tradition of great 3-D action jumping games, Crash Bandicoot is probably the PlayStation equivalent of the groundbreaking Nintendo 64 title Super Mario 64. Now repackaged as one of PlayStation's Platinum titles, this top-selling game takes you away on a tropical island adventure that is filled with deadly enemies and challenging levels. Our spiky-haired hero, Crash, needs no weapons to survive the harsh jungle. Instead, he jumps, jogs and spins his way through numerous lush and downright fun environments.

With 26 levels spanning across three tropical islands, Crash Bandicoot is sure to amuse old gamers as well as new. Crash must rescue his girlfriend, Tawna, from the evil clutches of Dr Cortex. Along the way, he can gather fruit for extra lives, smash boxes for random prizes and gather tokens which can be used for bonus rounds. Numerous big bosses block your path, which includes more than a few risky jumps that require split-second timing. Crash Bandicoot's impressive graphics and strong gameplay have already won over many hard-core and casual gamers. While this PlayStation classic has already spawned two successful sequels, the original version remains a worthy purchase. --Kasty Thomas

Manufacturer's Description
Take a spin with Hyper-active island hopper Crash Bandicoot!.... Cross flaming pits, sail the river and ride the wild piggy as you battle all manner of antipodean beasties and militant marsupials....

Customer Reviews

Now Here's a question, Who DOESN'T like this game?
what can I say that no one else has alreay said, it's one of the best game of all time, I even Completed it 6 times, and I'm still playing it, no mattr how much you play it, you can't get bored!

A Legendary Game that plays as Well Today as it did 12 Years Ago!
It is hard to believe that this game is 12 years old now! I kept a lot of my favourite playstation one games, and i decided to have a run through this - and a trip down memory lane.
And what a cracking game this still is. It certainly stands out as one of the best platformers on the playstation one - and probably compares pretty well to most playstation 2 platformers also.
This is a classic platformer - there are sections game where you play a side scrolling level, and then in others you are running away from the screen, and finally you are being pursued by a rolling boulder towards to the screen.
There is something in here for everyone. You can play through it really simply and get to the end of the story in a fairly short time. But this game has hidden depths, in the shape of achieving the alternative ending. Each level has to be played through perfectly (.i.e smashing ALL the boxes and not losing a single life) to get this alternative ending and i have to say that this is not for the faint hearted! Some are fairly straight forward, and others are truly difficult and need all your experience, with a dash of good fortune.
The graphics are functional if not spectacular - and that is no real criticism as this game is so old now. The sound effects are spot on too, and the voice acting is pretty good, though real fans of the series will note that Dr Cortex has a different voice in this outing, compared to all the others.
The levels are all quite well thought out too. There are beach levels, bonus rounds, jungle levels, castle levels, and plenty of boss levels, but by far the most fun are the levels where you ride a wild boar. When Crash gets on the back of it, he looks at you and does a really funny look!The eyebrows go up and down in a really funny wiggle, and you can't help but laugh.
The length of the game is about right too. For the beginner it isn't too long, but for the hardened gamer it is a real challenge to attain the 100% needed to view the alternative ending.
Who would like this - well, this game has a really broad appeal. Gamers from the Zx Spectrum and Commodore years will love this as it harks back to the original platformers of yesteryear. Kids will like this - the characters are big, bright and full of energy. There is no violence at all. Hardened gamers should like this game too. It is a bit different from most of the 'in' games, but trust me, it gives a big challenge to almost everyone.
The game has a few minor faults. Firstly, its saving method is really poor - you don't take all the lives you accumalate, you end up with the 4 you started off with!And you can't just save anywhere - only if you complete the bonus rounds, or manage to complete a level perfectly. Secondly, you can't use the analogue controls which makes it a little strange to get to grips with at first. But another than these minor niggles it is a class game through and through. This is well worth buying and reliving a few memories.I had a great time playing it again, and completing everything. I am now on Crash Bandicoot 2: The Wrath of Cortex.........

The Greatest PlayStation Game Ever!
Crash Bandicoot was one of the first playstation games to ever be realeased and one of the best. this game is very adicting and I really enjoy it
5/5