Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time

Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time

October 2, 2020

Platformer Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

It’s About Time - for a brand-wumping new Crash Bandicoot™ game! Crash fourward into a time shattered adventure with your favorite marsupials. Neo Cortex and N. Tropy are back at it again and launching an all-out assault on not just this universe, but the entire multiverse! Crash and Coco are …

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Critic Reviews (34)

Alex Avard GamesRadar+ Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"A sequel with smarts and style, Crash Bandicoot 4 proves there&s;s still life in the old Bandicoot yet. It&s;s about time indeed."

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Azamat Tegaev GameMAG Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

1.0

Gameplay

1.0

Story

1.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time is one of the best platformer games we&s;ve played in recent years. Toys for Bob managed to perfectly encapsulate the soul of original trilogy, and then create more with it, by not only repeating …"

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Ben Reeves Game Informer Oct 2020
85.0 /100

"Mastering Crash&s;s aerial acrobatics is highly rewarding, but the journey to get there is occasionally frustrating"

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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Oct 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

30.0

"At its heart, this is the same Crash Bandicoot 4 that we loved last year when it came to PS4. The improved loading times alone are enough to make the PS5 version stand out, and the enhanced visuals are an …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Oct 2020
90.0 /100

"Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time is a strong return for the series, and a showcase of what might have been if we got a true follow-up to Crash 3. I sincerely hope that Activision entrusts Toys for Bob (and …"

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Chris Scullion VGC Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"The Switch version of Crash 4 is a perfectly passable port of a fantastic platformer that&s;s absolutely rammed with things to do. It may have the lowest frame rate and resolution of all versions of the game, but if the …"

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Chris Tapsell Eurogamer Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"With some imperfections, Toys For Bob delivers an enjoyable, goofy, deviously challenging and occasionally genius sequel."

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Clayton Cyre COGconnected Oct 2020
91.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Wumpa Fruit has never looked as delicious as it does in 4K. While the water could stand to look better, everything from the character design to the beautiful attention to detail in the stages and the pop-up book overworld, Crash …"

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"The next-gen upgrade for Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time makes an already fantastic and content-rich platforming game even better."

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Oct 2020
91.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

86.0

"Crash is back again with one of its best adventures that feels and plays like a modern instant classic. Welcome back good old Bandicoot!"

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Oct 2020
91.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"The Next (Current?) Gen patch of Crash 4: It&s;s About Time ups the resolution to a majestic 4K, guaranteeing stable 60fps in every situation. Plus, it&s;s completely free."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

93.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About is an incredible return from a beloved franchise that hadn&s;t had a new game for a decade. It takes everything that made the original trilogy great and expands it in a way we only think …"

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Dean James Multiplayer First Oct 2020
90.0 /100

"Crash Bandicoot may have had a rough patch for a number of years before his triumphant return in the N. Sane Trilogy, but Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time proves that he is still one of the titans of the …"

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Dom Peppiatt VG247 Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

35.0

"It’s a shame, then, that some of the level design choices don’t really pair up with the engine Toys for Bob has built this love-letter to 90s platforming games in. Loose and floaty physics, an abundance of different mechanics that …"

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George Foster RPG Site Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"As a Crash Bandicoot fan, Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time is everything I&s;ve dreamed of since the original trilogy ended all those years ago. It&s;s a jam-packed, brutal platformer that expands on what makes Crash great with some really …"

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Jennifer Locke Windows Central Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time is a reminder of how good platformers can be when in the right hands. Taking you through several diverse dimensions with their own unique challenges, Crash Bandicoot 4 combines responsive controls and a gorgeous …"

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Joe Apsey PlayStation Universe Oct 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4 is a masterpiece in almost every aspect of the experience it offers. The excellent N.Verted mode, tough Flashback levels, extra characters, objectives to hunt down, collectibles to collect, and engaging campaign and bosses come together to provide …"

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Jonathon Dornbush IGN Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4 is a great return to form, with some new ideas that add a fresh spin to Crash&s;s classic gameplay."

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Josh Hawkins Shacknews Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time was a big surprise when it was announced back in June of this year. Through all of the trials and tribulations that 2020 has seen, seeing a game that has such a deep and …"

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

57.0

"Faced with a declaration as longing and impatient as "It&s;s About Time," I can&s;t help but think, Is it?"

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Kai Powell Wccftech Oct 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time is as much a brand new title as it is closely entwined with the history of the PlayStation 1 trilogy. Long time fans will find something new to enjoy, while first time players stepping …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4 is a game that has been a long-time coming. Toys for Bob have really captured what made the original games special, while also modernizing it and delivering their own stamp on the franchise. Fans of the original …"

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Kevin Dunsmore Hardcore Gamer Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Crash Bandicoot fans have waited well over a decade for a proper follow-up that honored the legacy of Naughty Dog&s;s classic trilogy."

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Marco Esposto IGN Italy Oct 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"A love message for Crash Bandicoot&s;s old fans. The new look is great, but sometimes the difficulty need to be balanced."

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Michael Damiani Easy Allies Oct 2020
85.0 /100

"It&s;s been a long wait, but Crash Bandicoot returns to form in this sequel that lives up to its namesake."

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle Oct 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

72.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4‘s stellar level design, responsive controls, deep replayability, and superb animation all come together to create such an outstanding experience that not only brings this bandicoot back to life, but also removes it from the dusty shelf where …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Oct 2020
85.0 /100

"Full of colour, humour, and challenge, Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time is a storming return and a great follow up to the original trilogy."

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Mike Epstein GameSpot Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"Crash 4 is a pitch-perfect revival of the classic platformer franchise."

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Mike Minotti GamesBeat Oct 2020
100.0 /100

"But now, I feel safe saying that Crash Bandicoot 4 is the new best game in the series. It captures that fun-yet-simple platforming from the original, but its creative levels, mask abilities, and clever bosses help it surpass the PlayStation …"

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Oscar Taylor-Kent PC Gamer Oct 2020
79.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Crash 4 is the kind of retro throwback that actually earns its spot as a successor to the original trilogy. There&s;s the occasional bandicoot stumble, but it&s;s a responsive, precise platformer that looks as good as it plays."

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Otto Kratky DualShockers Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time is the first mainline Crash title in 24 years. In that time, not all that much has changed."

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Simone Rampazzi The Games Machine Oct 2020
91.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Crash 4 is an excellent purchase for all those PC players who really want to put themselves to the test with a tough-as-nails platformer. Toys for Bob proved once again to be a solid fit for the franchise, expertly following …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"There&s;s almost too much to talk about with Crash Bandicoot 4: It&s;s About Time, but rest assured that this is a return to form for the series. It might be tough, even a little mean at times, but this is …"

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Zaher Albalbisi IGN Middle East Oct 2020
100.0 /100

"Crash 4 shows an awesome variety of art styles that blends beautifully and cleverly with the gameplay mechanics and helps the game reach its masterpiece degree with very fun nonstop action from start to finish. our goofy crash back like …"

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