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Don't waste your money!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 78
Date: February 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Don't get me wrong, I love crash, it was the first game I got on Playstion. So I was really happy to find out this game came out on PS2...I liked the game, but there was to much loading, it drives you crazy! So why do you think the all powerful Xbox will be any better? It will have as much loading as the PS2 version. So save your money and wait for it to come out on GameCube, which is the fastest loading new system availble.
If you don't have GameCube then get this(and edure the long loading), or sell your Xbox and get the best system out, Nintendo GameCube.

The Wrath of Cortex could be better

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: June 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I am a big Crash fan but this game wasn't what I expected for a next-gen sequel to the other PlayStation games. The graphics are pretty bad for an Xbox or GameCube game, and the levels are just a little bigger. It doesn't compete with other games anymore because it has stayed very much the same from the others, which were made in the '90s, even if this has new vehicles and bosses (There is also another unlockable move, which is tip-toeing, I used it once the entire game, and I didn't even need it). Speaking of boss battles, they were frustrating, but still quite fun. So to Crash fans, you will like how this game is more challenging than the other games, but will feel as if you've experienced the game before in its predecessors. However, Traveller's Tales did good in keeping it like the other games even if that became the thing I didn't like about it. It's got a good price, but I think it's only worth a rent to beat it, unless you are a "real" Crash fan and want to get 100% completion. If you're not a Crash fan, don't even bother with it.

Crash plays a tough game!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When I bought this game, I thought that it would bem fun and easy to beat. Boy was I wrong...the game is fun...for a while, but it is very hard. Each level is 3D, and some of the camera angles are horrible. Anyway, this game will give you lots of fun, but frustrating hours of good gameplay.
Graphics get 5 stars
Sound gets 4 stars
Gameplay gets 4 stars
Controls get 3 stars

Overall, I'd buy this game if you love Crash (like me) and are a good gamer (not like me).

Camera??? hello?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

THis game is fun, but INSANELY frustrating. Its lack of camera movement makes this game a 3 of 5 stars. If it had it I'd give it 5. Its that bad. There is absolutely no distance persemption which is a major major flaw in my opinion. There are parts in the game were you pretty much have to die 10 times trying to figure out which direction to jump. Its puts this game back almost to the days of nintendo, original. The camera does what it wants to, if you don't like it, tough.

Other than that, given the type of game this is, its great. There are a lot different types of game play, and they are all pretty well thought out. Game play gets easier, in my opinion, as you go along. You get powers which help in all types of situation, making the last parts easier.

Music, is decent, fits the game so I can't complain.
9/10

Graphics, their also decent. They never catch your attention, especially since you only see what the makers want you to see.
6/10

Gameplay, This is the downfall. Camera, as you've read. Plus the extra character, koko lacks the powers you gain. This is very frustrating when going back for time trials on her levels. The powers are listed in the start menu, but sure don't work.
3/10

Replayability,
Its good. You have to replay it to beat it. You collect gems, then relics, colored gems, and beat bosses. You have to pass levels multiple times in order to beat the game. So you have to replay it, whether you like it or not.
8/10

Overall if your a patient person, go for it. Its a lot of fun, but if you the type that breaks controllers AVOID this game!!!

Fun for all ages, but a bit too hard for the younger kids

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: October 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The game is average in just about all aspects: graphics, gameplay, and storyline. The game doesn't provide anything over the standard Mario-type-smashing-crates-and-collecting-fruit game, but is still fun, nonetheless, and provides a good amount of play time. Many of the levels are too challenging for younger players. There are some levels where the player "dies" by missing a jump, falling into water, and drowning. I thought the image of the character floating face down in the water wasn't appropriate for younger kids. For the most part, though, it will provide entertainment for all ages.

More of the same

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well Crash is always a fun game, but it's still the same as its always been. I bought an original playstation1 way back in 96 and got the first Crash game - it was great. Now 7 years later I've just bought an xbox and this game looks no better at all than the original playstation version 7 years ago. It's exactly the same. What the hell is going on. No improvement in 7 years!

crash is the best..... and it's coming to the xbox!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 16
Date: January 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I can't wait until crash bandicoot: the wratg of cortex coes out on xbox. crash are the all-time best games in the world! Yes!!!!!!!!=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=)=0=)=)=0=)=)=)=)=)+)

AN OLD FRIEND RETURNS!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

There are some things in life that just help keep things FUN (albeit frustrating at times). One of those things is a Crash Bandicoot game. I've played the first two offerings for the PSX but have basically stayed away from Crash since then. But my trusty old Xbox needed something new so I decided to give CRASH BANDICOOT: THE WRATH OF CORTEX a try.

Any gamers familiar with the old Crash games will find the controls and graphics as reliable as ever. The formula also is solid (5 stages per level - 5 levels in all) giving players the ability to choose where they go in each level. Levels vary from basic platforming to running from charging onslaughts to vehicle levels to underwater levels to battling bosses. Some of the levels are a cake-walk while others will leave you with "rage building!" (I like to throw my controller and utter some favorite words). The most frustrating apect on this new offering (and the only downside) are certain levels that leave the player with tricky camera angles and poor depth perception.

Aside from merely winning a level and getting your gem, Crash allows numerous areas for repeat playing:

1) Find and destroy every crate per stage (harder than you think) to get a BONUS GEM! Collecting all these gems opens up new areas.

2) Getting through certain stages without dying to open up a Death Gauntlet where hidden gems await. These hidden gems will then open up new stages on other levels.

3) TIME TRIAL! Try to conquer a level in record time. The game saves all times and completing all 25 levels this way opens up even more hidden wonders.

All in all, Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex will keep any platform gamer happy for days (weeks if you're not very good). It's not the greatest game in the world but it does manage to capture the two key essentials of any good game...

IT LOOKS GOOD AND IT'S FUN!

More of the same...but that's okay with me!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've played every Crash game ever made but nothing could prepare me for the dissapointment I felt when I bought this game for the Playstation 2 system. The load times were LONG to the point of really making the game unplayable. Everytime you wanted to change levels you had to wait an ETERNITY for the levels to load up. But I really wanted to play this game so when the XBOX version came out I bought it hoping the load times would be much shorter. And that they were. The load times average about 7 seconds on most levels and once you get past that the game is actually a lot of fun. The graphics got a little touchup, nothing fancy, but the fur coating on Crash really looks cool. I will say that although this game is rated for EVERYONE, it is a very tough game. Younger children might have a hard time with this one, heck I've been playing video games for over 20 years and even I had a hard time finishing this one. Great game but not much new or innovating here. Just your standard Crash on the run game! Good but not outstanding. Definately worth the [] bucks it costs now though.

its a good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

this is a pretty good game. it has nice graphics, but they r not the best. thats one of the reasons it lost a star. ive only played the first part but so far it is pretty easy , theres another reason. the cortex guy makes some big bandicoot that trys to kill crash and you have to stop him from killing u.duh. and kill him i think. the controls r good. if u really want this game i would reccomend this but i personally think that there are better games out there for your money.

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