Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

AdventurePlatform
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Game intro (1/3)
IDs
IDSteam
1186—
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Critic rating
8.5
User rating
HowLongToBeat
Main5.59h
Extra7.75h
100%12.2h
Summary

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.

Storyline

After the last battle with Crash Bandicoot, Cortex is thrown down to Crash island and fall in a cave filled with glowing crystals. Convinced that they hold tremendous power, he takes one and gets back onto his laboratory. One year later, Cortex and his new assistant Dr. N. Gin rebuild an upgraded Cortex Vortex in outer space which will turn everyone on Earth into his mindless slaves. But they need 25 more crystals to reach the Vortex's maximum capacity, and they do not have any of their operatives left on Earth. Cortex then devises a plot to manipulate Crash into retrieving the crystals for him.

Developers
Naughty DogNaughty Dog
Publishers
Universal Interactive StudiosSony Computer EntertainmentSony Computer Entertainment
Genres
AdventurePlatform
Platforms
AndroidPlayStationPlayStation 3PlayStation Portable
Game modes
Single player
Perspectives
Third person
Keywords
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