Crash Bandicoot
1996 • Naughty Dog
8.3/10Sony
Platformer
The marsupial mascot's debut adventure featuring challenging 3D platforming and memorable characters.
Gameplay
3D platformer with challenging jumping sequences, enemy encounters, and collectible items throughout colorful levels.
Historical Context
Developed by Naughty Dog as PlayStation's answer to Mario and Sonic, pushing 3D character animation technology.
Fun Facts
- • PlayStation's unofficial mascot during the 1990s
- • Featured advanced animation technology for its time
- • Aku Aku masks became iconic power-ups
Cultural Impact
Proved that 3D platformers could work and established Crash as a PlayStation icon competing with Nintendo's mascots.
Review
Crash Bandicoot successfully translated platforming into 3D with challenging gameplay and charismatic character design.