Crash Bandicoot
The playable bandicoot who escapes Cortex’s experiments and sets out to rescue Tawna.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Crash |
|---|---|
X | Jump |
Square | Spin attack |
Circle | Crouch |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Crash Bandicoot play?
Crash travels through a world map divided into themed islands and enters individual 3D platforming stages. The main objectives are to reach each exit, defeat enemies, break crates, collect Wumpa Fruit, and find Tawna tokens and bonus routes.
Players run, jump, spin, slide in limited situations, and use Aku Aku masks for protection. Stages include jungle, ruins, bridges, beaches, and industrial areas, with several bosses interrupting the normal course structure. Completing stages more thoroughly can lead to gems and bonus rewards, while lives and checkpoints govern progression.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Crash Bandicoot?
Learn the timing of Crash’s jump before attempting fast movement. A spin attack is useful against many enemies, but it cannot safely replace jumping over pits or certain hazards.
Break crates methodically and watch for checkpoint crates. Hidden bonus rounds and gem paths often require preserving crates, finding colored gems, or revisiting stages after obtaining new access.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Doctor Neo Cortex
The main antagonist whose experiments created Crash and whose plan threatens the islands.
Tawna
Crash’s girlfriend, held captive by Cortex and rescued during the adventure.
Aku Aku
A benevolent wooden mask that protects Crash and provides guidance.
Doctor Nitrus Brio
Cortex’s former assistant and a boss who confronts Crash with mutant transformations.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use Aku Aku masks to absorb mistakes, but remember that pits still require a successful jump.
- 2
Inspect side paths and high platforms for bonus tokens and hidden crates.
- 3
Boss patterns are short and repeatable; prioritize avoiding hazards before attacking.
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