Dr. Neo Cortex has a plan to take over the world, and he wants to create genetically engineered animals to do his bidding. To create his minions, Cortex kidnaps as many animals as he can; Crash Bandicoot’s girlfriend just happens to be one of his victims. Take control of Crash as he runs, jumps, and spins through 30 levels of intense action on three different Australian islands. Only you can help Crash save the animals, save his girlfriend, and foil Dr. Cortex’s plot.
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
The evil Dr. Neo Cortex is back…out this time to save the world? And he’s asking for help from his arch nemesis, Crash Bandicoot? Is this just a conniving plan to lure Crash into Cortex’s next dastardly experiment? Can Crash win again or will he join Cortex’s mindless zoo? Bigger free-roaming 3-D environments, all-new animations and a whole host of colorful characters – watch as our hero Crash, ice-skates, rodeo-rides a polar bear and jet-packs through zero-gravity in the continuing adventures of Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back – This time he ain’t joking!
Crash Bandicoot Warped
Oh yeah…he’s back…AND he’s ready! It’s a Whole New Time-Traveling Adventure! All new-style gameplay action – scuba dive, ride a motorcycle, a baby T-Rex, and go free-roaming airborne in a plane! Play as Coco! Gallop along the Great Wall of China on a tiger, go extreme on a jet-ski and other high-flying surprises! Prove your skills with the new Super-charge Body Slam, Super Slide, Double Jump, Death-Tornado Spin and a Laser-Guided Bazooka. All new enemies include a new Big Boss, Uka Uka, N. Tropy, a menacing Dingodile and of course, the return of some favorites like N. Gin and Tiny. More Action. More Fun. More Puzzles and Secret Levels. And you didn’t think it could get any better!
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didsburydan
20 Feb 1710#5
At the current drop rate, I calculate this will be approximately £2.58 at launch. I'll bite then.
whitebook
20 Feb 174#18
Pity there's no crash team racing on it.
ST3123 to beefkr10z
20 Feb 173#21
No way it would happen without some kind of Sony - Nintendo agreement, which is slightly less likely than flying pigs. These first three crash games (well 4 with CTR) were Playstation exclusives, think of it as Sony's Mario, now do you think Nintendo are going to share Mario or Zelda with Sony....
leehardacre
20 Feb 173#8
Had an email from Quidco with £10 cash back bonus so used that with this, effective price £18.85 if it pays out! Cheers op.
Latest comments (57)
thegamer147
8 Mar 17#57
If paying by card do they take money straight away or on dispatch.
You and your obsession with old people eating icecream is like a creepy fetish.
beefkr10z
25 Feb 17#53
Activision have had the rights for nearly a decade, and all they could do was stick CB in skylanders. It took a few seconds in Uncharted to remind people that Crash was actually a thing. To be honest, I couldn't really care less about The trilogy- from the first impressions posted online today, it looks like Zelda will keep me busy for months to come!
darkspace100
25 Feb 17#52
Wrong. If that was the case that Activision have full rights then they would have ported the Crash Bandicoot original trilogy to other systems years ago. I know you Xbox and Nintendo owners are absolutely hungry for some games to play but please don't bring your hopes up.
beefkr10z
24 Feb 17#51
Sony published the first three games, but all copyrights and trademarks were with Universal software (check the credits in the first few seconds of this video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ioSaPJHxSkU ). The Crash Bandicoot rights were passed about via different publishers and game studios, until Activision bought all the rights in 2008. Sony really don't have a say in the matter, and they probably just paid a whole lot of cash to buy a timed release, like Microsoft did for Rise of the Tomb Raider.
darkspace100
24 Feb 17#50
Fun fact. Naughty Dog never owned the Crash Bandicoot IP and were only licensed it by Activision or some other company for 3 or 4 Crash Bandicoot games. This is why I still think this is exclusive as Sony owns everything from the first 3 games and that includes the game's titles so unless Sony agree with Activision to release on other systems they can't. I guess thats why theres no mention of it being exclusive as Sony could decide one day to allow Activision to release on other systems even if thats very unlikely.
Franzkill
24 Feb 17#49
Ok not sure why your telling me this information as I already know that (along with the fact that CTR was the last one Naughty Dog developed) but thanks :smiley: Didn't mind Twinsanity though
Even if thats the case its gonna be a long wait for it to release on other systems probably even a year. It could be a 5 year exclusive for all we know but if you want to wait years go ahead. Even then this game not being exclusive could just mean a random PC version. I doubt this will release on Xbox as people only buy shooter games.
ST3123
22 Feb 17#47
have to admit I was completely wrong on this one. Still quite surprised too, guess it makes business sense to get it on every system going but their true home will always be Playstation. Just hope they make good use of PS4 Pro....
beefkr10z
21 Feb 171#45
Just fishing to wind up PS fanboys :wink:
It looks like pointing ng out that this may not be an exclusivewas enough to ruffle some feathers...
beefkr10z
20 Feb 17#14
I hope this gets released on Nintendo Switch!
chris88 to beefkr10z
20 Feb 17#17
Don't get your hopes up.
ST3123 to beefkr10z
20 Feb 173#21
No way it would happen without some kind of Sony - Nintendo agreement, which is slightly less likely than flying pigs. These first three crash games (well 4 with CTR) were Playstation exclusives, think of it as Sony's Mario, now do you think Nintendo are going to share Mario or Zelda with Sony....
Why would you want Crash Bandicoot on the Switch anyway? It's pretty average in comparison to Mario games.
jr007
21 Feb 17#43
My old Dad is playing/stressing over the Xbox360 Clash of the Titans.
Not sure I would play/pay for PSX games on a PS4 unless I had never played it.
Ordered for my old man as I enjoy him stressing due to poor jump/platform judgement...
DevilsNeverCry
21 Feb 17#42
I reckon I'll pick this up around Xmas time when it's under £15.
darkspace100
21 Feb 17#41
Sony don't own the IP but they do own everything including the original codes for the first 3 games.
Tank
21 Feb 17#39
Cant wait! Hopefully be ~£20 very soon :laughing:
SFP_NooDLe
21 Feb 17#38
Whilst I am looking forward to this set I can't help but feel disappointed it isn't running at 60fps. The whole set should also cost no more than £20, and I'm sure it'll drop to that price shortly after launch.
For people expecting this on other platforms - it's not impossible but it's not likely either. The original three games were developed by Sony and Naughty Dog. If they didn't still own some sort of rights to the game I'm certain we would have seen ports to other systems way before this. Even the PS3 got PS1 classics releases whilst other platforms missed out. Naughty Dog also used a level from Crash in Uncharted 4. I'm pretty certain they didn't need Activision's permission for that and I certainly don't remember them being thanked in the credits.
TLDR - Sony created the original trilogy and likely retained some form of ownership over it. If you want to play the remakes you'll need a PS4.
meathane
21 Feb 17#37
I'm sure a lot of work goes in to these remasters, but I can't help think it's not just a lazy cash in. Lazy in the sense that they can't be bothered to think of new levels, bosses, attack patterns etc. Still, I guess it brings great old games to new kids. Meh.
darkspace100
20 Feb 17#36
I'm getting this when its on sale on digital.
stupot76
20 Feb 171#35
Over 4 months to wait though , peeved.
beefkr10z
20 Feb 17#34
Crash is now published by Activision- no matter which platform the originals were published on, the only part of this that Sony own is Naughty Dog- they sold the Crash licence in 2000. There's every chance this will be a timed exclusive.
That said, considering that every retailer is falling hand over fist to sell preorders for this at the cheapest price possible, I get the feeling this will be a disappointing game. It will probably sell gangbusters at first, and then people will remember that Crash hasn't held up well over the years...
Franzkill
20 Feb 172#33
Props to you for pretending Crash Bash never existed lol
darkspace100
20 Feb 17#32
This isnt even releasing on Xbox. Its in the same situation as the new PS4 Spiderman game thats also exclusive. It isnt happening.
Dante666
20 Feb 17#31
I'm looking forward to this, wasn't able to appreciate it until I was a bit older when the first one came out, and the 3rd was just so hard to complete. Should be able to play it with ease now :wink: Plus when my kids grown up a bit more they'll be able to enjoy it too, so win win :smile:
Khorium
20 Feb 17#30
Nice Price!
hass123
20 Feb 17#29
I remember in my experience of using PayPal for preorders, GAME take payment on delivery. Had problems before with PayPal not authorising payment for a collectors edition only available in the UK at GAME which cancelled the order, and then I had to pay using bank details direct on GAME. But I use paypal for preorders at other gaming retailers like shopto which worked fine. First time preordering at SimplyGames after hearing great things of how they deliver well before release date.
hass123
20 Feb 17#28
Cancelled my base preorder and switched to this deal. Also would be awesome if the game gets delivered days before the official release.
dognobs
20 Feb 17#27
I've got a base order but Amazon need to price match.
ST3123
20 Feb 171#26
Yes, but that was after it was sold off and stopped being made by Naughty Dog. The first three (and ctr) were by naughty dog, which was part of Sony from 2001, so I still think it's just as unlikely to release on anything other than PS4 as I originally said...
beefkr10z
20 Feb 171#25
Except Sony don't own Crash, hence the numerous releases on DS & GBA...
amyvx
20 Feb 17#24
Does anyone know if this supports co-op local play?
Wraggy1234
20 Feb 17#23
bought cheers! (watch it go to like £25 by the time it's released and we have all been done!)
thegamer147
20 Feb 17#20
Ok will use card how are these guys for delivery
ST3123 to thegamer147
20 Feb 17#22
I've had a few games from them before, always arrived in good time and been as described, never used them for a pre-order but no reason to assume there would be a problem...
thegamer147
20 Feb 17#16
Do they take payment on dispatch if I pay by PayPal?
ST3123 to thegamer147
20 Feb 17#19
IME Paypal always means you pay on the spot, with the exception being using it for subscription type services, may be different at some retailers, but i would personally always assume paypal = pay immediately to be safe...
whitebook
20 Feb 174#18
Pity there's no crash team racing on it.
mixmixi
20 Feb 17#15
Yeah they know I'm a fan. :laughing:
darkspace100
20 Feb 17#13
The only PS4 exclusive that I'm interested in and the only one I'll buy for a long time which is kind of sad as they are essentially just PS1 games. I'll still wait until its on a digital sale which shouldnt take too long as I cant stand physical games anymore.
leehardacre
20 Feb 173#8
Had an email from Quidco with £10 cash back bonus so used that with this, effective price £18.85 if it pays out! Cheers op.
Westwoodo to leehardacre
20 Feb 171#12
Big if there pal.
pinchez
20 Feb 171#11
This as got £20 after a couple of months written all over it :wink:
Probably increase it for 20 minutes, and then drop back to normal :stuck_out_tongue:
hotmep
20 Feb 171#7
It's not out until the end of June right?
I'm guessing this is going to be a lower price game like Ratchet and Clank PS4 was and Uncharted Trilogy.
I'll wait for £20 shortly after launch.
mixmixi
20 Feb 171#6
Guys, don't argue. Since I commented here, they will ignore the price and keep their price as it was.
didsburydan
20 Feb 1710#5
At the current drop rate, I calculate this will be approximately £2.58 at launch. I'll bite then.
Gamerofgames
20 Feb 171#4
Hmm actually i think it might be £28.79 now instead. With lego worlds they price matched and decreased by 6p.
oUkTuRkEyIII
20 Feb 172#3
£28.69
Gamerofgames
20 Feb 173#2
Prepare for Base to make it £28.75 knowing them. Massive heat though for this :smiley: . Can't wait
mixmixi
20 Feb 173#1
Oh lovely price and by far the cheapest! Let's see what Base is going to do. (I have Base-o-phobia, I know!)
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NOTE: Although we DO NOT immediately capture the transaction, some banks reflect the value of the order against your available balance immediately. In this case we have not actually captured the payment; the bank have merely 'reserved' the funds for us. This process is perfectly normal and is referred to as 'pre-authorisation'.
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Crash Bandicoot
Dr. Neo Cortex has a plan to take over the world, and he wants to create genetically engineered animals to do his bidding. To create his minions, Cortex kidnaps as many animals as he can; Crash Bandicoot’s girlfriend just happens to be one of his victims. Take control of Crash as he runs, jumps, and spins through 30 levels of intense action on three different Australian islands. Only you can help Crash save the animals, save his girlfriend, and foil Dr. Cortex’s plot.
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
The evil Dr. Neo Cortex is back…out this time to save the world? And he’s asking for help from his arch nemesis, Crash Bandicoot? Is this just a conniving plan to lure Crash into Cortex’s next dastardly experiment? Can Crash win again or will he join Cortex’s mindless zoo? Bigger free-roaming 3-D environments, all-new animations and a whole host of colorful characters – watch as our hero Crash, ice-skates, rodeo-rides a polar bear and jet-packs through zero-gravity in the continuing adventures of Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back – This time he ain’t joking!
Crash Bandicoot Warped
Oh yeah…he’s back…AND he’s ready! It’s a Whole New Time-Traveling Adventure! All new-style gameplay action – scuba dive, ride a motorcycle, a baby T-Rex, and go free-roaming airborne in a plane! Play as Coco! Gallop along the Great Wall of China on a tiger, go extreme on a jet-ski and other high-flying surprises! Prove your skills with the new Super-charge Body Slam, Super Slide, Double Jump, Death-Tornado Spin and a Laser-Guided Bazooka. All new enemies include a new Big Boss, Uka Uka, N. Tropy, a menacing Dingodile and of course, the return of some favorites like N. Gin and Tiny. More Action. More Fun. More Puzzles and Secret Levels. And you didn’t think it could get any better!
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It looks like pointing ng out that this may not be an exclusivewas enough to ruffle some feathers...
Not sure I would play/pay for PSX games on a PS4 unless I had never played it.
Ordered for my old man as I enjoy him stressing due to poor jump/platform judgement...
For people expecting this on other platforms - it's not impossible but it's not likely either. The original three games were developed by Sony and Naughty Dog. If they didn't still own some sort of rights to the game I'm certain we would have seen ports to other systems way before this. Even the PS3 got PS1 classics releases whilst other platforms missed out. Naughty Dog also used a level from Crash in Uncharted 4. I'm pretty certain they didn't need Activision's permission for that and I certainly don't remember them being thanked in the credits.
TLDR - Sony created the original trilogy and likely retained some form of ownership over it. If you want to play the remakes you'll need a PS4.
That said, considering that every retailer is falling hand over fist to sell preorders for this at the cheapest price possible, I get the feeling this will be a disappointing game. It will probably sell gangbusters at first, and then people will remember that Crash hasn't held up well over the years...
I'm guessing this is going to be a lower price game like Ratchet and Clank PS4 was and Uncharted Trilogy.
I'll wait for £20 shortly after launch.
Edit: From their FAQ:
Payment for order will be captured when we dispatch your items unless your order was placed more than 28 days before the official release date. In this case your payment will be captured within 21 days of your order placed.
NOTE: Although we DO NOT immediately capture the transaction, some banks reflect the value of the order against your available balance immediately. In this case we have not actually captured the payment; the bank have merely 'reserved' the funds for us. This process is perfectly normal and is referred to as 'pre-authorisation'.