Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997)
Android · PlayStation · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation Portable
4.03 from 1959 ratings
3644 members have it in their collection · 43 playing now · 363 backlogged · 206 wish listed
How long? Main story 5h · with extras 10h · 100% 28h (from 6 logged playthroughs)
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the second game in the Crash Bandicoot series, and the sequel to the original game. The gameplay is largely similar to that of the original, as players make their way through a limited environment whilst breaking crates that contains bonuses. The goal of the game is to gather 25 crystals for Crash's nemesis, …
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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the second game in the Crash Bandicoot series, and the sequel to the original game. The gameplay is largely similar to that of the original, as players make their way through a limited environment whilst breaking crates that contains bonuses. The goal of the game is to gather 25 crystals for Crash's nemesis, Doctor Neo Cortex. The crystals are scattered between 25 different levels accessible via Warp Rooms, which are hub areas of the game. A level is cleared by collecting its respective crystal and reaching the end of its path, which returns Crash to the Warp Room.
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Details
- Developers
- Naughty Dog
- Publishers
- Sony Computer Entertainment, Universal Interactive Studios
- Genres
- Adventure, Platform
- Themes
- Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Science fiction
- Franchises
- Crash Bandicoot
- Series
- Crash Bandicoot
Release dates
- Nov 06, 1997 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation
- Dec 05, 1997 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation
- Dec 18, 1997 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation
- Feb 05, 1999 (Full Release) (New_Zealand) PlayStation
- Feb 05, 1999 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation
- Jul 20, 2007 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
- Aug 30, 2007 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Japan) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
- Jan 10, 2008 (Digital Compatibility Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
- Apr 01, 2011 (Full Release) (Europe) Android
Related
Remakes
- Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (Jun 2017) · NSW, PC, PS4, XONE
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Rating distribution
5 stars
641
4 stars
828
3 stars
416
2 stars
65
1 star
9
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status TheBeautifulEric Nov 12, 2024 Completed
Played the NST version. This is a big step-up from the first game. This is actually the game I think of when I think of the Crash series because it's the only one I played as a kid. The improved movement makes a world of difference. Sliding, crawling, bodyslamming are all great additions that add depth to the game without …
Read morePlayed the NST version. This is a big step-up from the first game. This is actually the game I think of when I think of the Crash series because it's the only one I played as a kid. The improved movement makes a world of difference. Sliding, crawling, bodyslamming are all great additions that add depth to the game without over complicating it. I will say that some of the optional things were tricky to get like the gems and hidden routes. In my opinion, this is where the series peaks, but still looking forward to playing the third game in the trilogy.
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Status ApramPepo Jul 6, 2021
So let me get this, this game is 1/3 the size of the original, has a better Non-Slippery controls, better level design, better Frame-rate, More controls, More Variety and the difficulty is toned down to Enjoyable level!
it's like Naughty Dog knew what they want to do with this game.
Status internpepper Nov 14, 2020
My favorite Crash Bandicoot game and the first one I played back when I got a Playstation. The only major flaws are the jetpack levels. Going for 100% can be frustrating, but I feel like it's just the right amount of challenge.