Comparison: Crash Bandicoot 4 vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3

Comparison: Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3 in terms of story, gameplay, unique features, levels, boss fights, multiplayer mode, locations, graphics & playable characters:

After over 20 years of waiting, a new game in the Crash Bandicoot series is confirmed. “Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time” is a follow-up to 1998’s “Crash Bandicoot: Warped”.

Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time has a release date of 2 October 2020 & it’s launch price is $60. The game continues the story after the events of Warped. In last episode, protagonist has beaten the main villains Neo Cortex, Uka Uka, & Dr. N. Tropy & left them stranded on a faraway world. All of those villains have escaped the world, & are now causing disorder in space & time.

Like earlier 3 games in the series, Crash Bandicoot 4 falls into platformer category. Once again protagonist will be spinning & jumping to beat enemies & break crates that contain valuable things. Fresh mechanics are also added to the gameplay, including running on wall, swinging rope, grinding rail, & you can wear a bizarre mask called “Quantum Masks” that holds supernatural powers. There are 4 Quantum Masks & every mask has a different skill, such as you can run on the ceiling or control time.

Crash Bandicoot 4 vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time has a new developer “Toys for Bob”, best known for Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Toys for Bob are known for developing genuine remasters as they overhauled the first 3 Spyro games & offered an outstanding Switch port of Crash N. Sane Trilogy. They are particularly popular for platforming games & it looks like Crash Bandicoot 4 will be another awesome product.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is a highly anticipated game & everyone is hoping it to be better than the first 3 parts. Crash N. Sane Trilogy was released in 2017, & it was a big marketing achievement & more than 10 million copies of the game were sold till February 2019.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Story:

The story of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time starts with notorious villains who were stranded at the conclusion of previous game, but they have escaped the space time prison & now causing disturbance in space & time. All 3 enemies are joining hands & have devised a new strategy to cause disorder in the world, while 2 heroes, Crash & Coco Bandicoot have partnered & with the help of 4 Quantum Masks, they are fighting against this epidemic disorder & reinstate peace in the world.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Story

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New stuff available in the sequel are 4 unique Quantum Masks: the 4 authoritative custodians of space & time, offering playable character the power to overcome chaos spread by enemies in exciting new ways.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Gameplay:

The major cause of success of first 3 installments of Crash Bandicoot series is entertainment. All games of the series are developed in 3D & its re-imagined & innovative art-style, novel mechanics, are few of the best features the series offer. We are looking for more entertainment & new features & so far we know that the story revolves around the 4 Quantum Masks & it has its own gameplay mechanics too.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time New Gameplay Mechanics

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New platforming mechanics of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time include wall running, rail-grinding, running along the ceiling & rope swinging.

You will play as “Crash” & “Coco Bandicoot”. Their objective is to reach the eighth level. Conventional features of the series are available such as deceptions & impediments, swinging & jumping your way for beating opponents, & breaking crates that contain valuable items.

Gamers have a choice to alter b/w Crash & Coco at any time they want. Both characters have similar move-set, & they can use the power of Quantum Masks to overcome obstacles. Sometimes the game gives you control over Neo Cortex, to use various stuff for surmounting deceptions & obstacles during adventure.

All 3 villains are devising evil tactics to end life on this universe. The objective of Crash & Coco is to reunite the 4 masks to protect this universe from annihilation.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Uniqueness:

In terms of gameplay, the game feels more innovative & unique which is an upgrade especially when platforming features are concerned.

New platforming skills as available & you can use surrounding such as wall running, rail grinding & rope swinging, while exploring new ways to advance through the game.

Quantum Masks are new addition to Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time. 4 Masks are available in the game. Time Mask is for slowing time, while Gravity Mask is for controlling gravity to run along ceiling & wall running.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Levels:

Based on the 2 stages from Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time, it is evident that the developer has given classic touch to modern Crash. The demo of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time features 2 levels Dino Dash & Snow Way Out, both of them are set near the center of the game. Dino Dash gives us a better understanding of Quantum Mask, & Snow Way Out focuses on typical Crash action.

Crash can use the same old gameplay mechanics but in Dino Dash you can experience detailed surroundings, crazy rivals & remarkable stage length. Both levels of the game are lot bigger in comparison to classic levels.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: Levels

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Snow Way Out allows both protagonists to explore the snowy terrain set in 1954, where the wicked Neo Cortex is waiting at top of the mountain. Crash uses old & new tricks to complete this stage.

Earlier Crash Bandicoot games had many levels & some of the levels had boss battles.

Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1,2 & 3: Locations:

Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time features new power-ups, new characters & amazing planets. The journey will take you from deceptive jungles full of atrocious tentacles, to mysterious castle filled with ancient machinery, it seems like you will be moving through exceptional & remarkable locations.

First three installments of Crash Bandicoot series were set on arctic, jungle, ruins, sewer, water, underwater, space & more diverse locations.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Difficulty Curve:

In the sequel, prepare to die many times. During demo, I died many times before completing the level. All of these amazing moves & power-ups can’t save player from death. Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time is harder compared to previous games in the series. Deaths can make you better in gameplay, but it can also limit fun because players have to replay that section multiple times which feel tedious & boring.

The levels are lengthy, colorful, diverse, & have many unique platforming dares with retro excitements. In comparison to latest, earlier games were a lot easier.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Boss Fights:

Imagine formidable bosses & monumental fights like never before, as both protagonists use Quantum Masks to avail new powers that help them in their mission. Earlier games also featured boss fights but there were limited tricks as compared to Crash Bandicoot 4. Fights in the sequel look more intense. There is a greater rate of dying as the sequel has a higher difficulty curve so expect boss fights to be really challenging.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Multiplayer Mode:

Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time offers a single player & multiplayer mode. 2 players can play this game in co-op while second player will control Cocoa. However, previous 3 Crash Bandicoot games only offered single player mode. Including a multiplayer mode is an achievement. Still we are waiting for more information about cross platform or cross save feature.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Graphics:

In terms of graphics, Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time is no doubt an upgrade from Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy. I like 60 FPS & from the trailers, it is clear that Crash Bandicoot 4 has smooth frame rate. Anything above 30 FPS is good. Graphically sequel is lot better than previous games.

Graphics: Crash Bandicoot 4 vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3

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Crash & Coco are visually detailed & refined, & the sequel is breathing unique personality & charm into both playable characters. Imagine crazy new planets, lush epic vistas, & an absurd variety of opponents & risks.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is the first game in the series to offer over 30 FPS since 2005. The earlier installments had graphical issues that have been fixed in the sequel.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time vs Crash Bandicoot 1, 2 & 3: Playable Characters:

Crash Bandicoot 4 vs Crash Bandicoot Series: Playable Characters

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You can play as Crash or Coco to protect this universe from nefarious tactics. New playable characters are available too such as Dr. Neo Cortex, who can offer a new perspective on both protagonist’s mission to beat their wicked enemies. Crash is the main playable character of the series, but other characters can be sometimes controlled too, including Coco, Neo Cortex, & Crunch.

Crash Bandicoot: It's About Time Release Date & Platforms:

Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time is set to be released on 2 October 2020 on PS4 & Xbox One. Crash Bandicoot: It’s About Time is not confirmed for PS5 & Xbox Series X yet.