Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - Black Mage Maverick

[@cooper2211]

Crash 4 the game that made us all rejoice, but also revealed the true curse of the franchise....Missing boxes....

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

The horror. THE HORROR!!

[@sergiomendoza5165]

Like that secundary objective in the bridge mission in Black (a mediocre game of Ps2).

[@seka1nix]

@@sergiomendoza5165 Black? That fps ps2 game? I thought it was a good game. In Brazil especially we consider it as a ps2 classic. But that might be just nostalgia talking. Haven't played it since forever.

[@sergiomendoza5165]

@@seka1nix that game is mediocre compare to Call of duty 3 of Ps2 (also Black is made in 2006 and CoD 3 is made is 2005). Black is only good graphics and nothing more special.

[@kylodamian9981]

you prolly dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend recently xD

[@StephanieSparda]

I remember for some reason thinking it was a good idea to play with finite lives. I realized how monumental a mistake that was by around the third world. XD

[@sergiomendoza5165]

Hello Sparda,i like your videos.

[@andrewhaase1826]

The first boss was a killer way to kick off the game! It's a Mad Max rock concert against N. Gin in a drumming robot! All that's missing is the Flame Guitar Guy from Mad Max Fury Road!

[@BenjaMage]

Now I'm just trying to figure out which Crash villain would substitute as the flame guitar guy.

[@kaosfan1182]

@@BenjaMage Maybe Tiny Tiger?

[@nifinland]

@@kaosfan1182 Makes sense since Tiny was playing a guitar in Rustland Grand Prix's CTR TV broadcast.

[@thetrophygamer3606]

@@BenjaMage dingodile

[@Mewwfuile]

This man is so articulated with his words, I'm so jealous lmao.

[@BenjaMage]

Takes years of practice (and patience, you'd be surprised how many times I slip up when recording).

[@Skippygamer1]

@@BenjaMage I used to make videos with this account, trust me I can vouch for that.

[@xandermartn4244]

@@BenjaMage You manage your affairs with SUCH poise.

[@ericwijaya2119]

@@BenjaMage im surprised you didnt just use a spell or something.

[@Brobuscus101]

@@BenjaMage I can relate to that. Some of my recordings can end up be twice as long as the finalized videos, I slip up that much

[@DrAwe-fi6we]

It's also worth noting that for beating the game 100% you get a 'where are they now?' clip show reminiscent to Crash 1, chock full of extra cameos and fanservice.

[@LeftyTheClown]

Plus an extra scene at the end for 106% which hints a lot at a continuation of some sort (fingers crossed, Crash 5)

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

So going by what I saw, there is a chance Crush actually does exists in this new constinuity in some shape or form.

[@yogibear8683]

Cortex: CRASH BANDICOOT, It's About Time! Taurus Bulba (Ducktales 2017): Then Let's Get Dangerous! *Earthworm Jim 4 also gets announced* Sonic Adventure 3 And Banjo Threeie: *Still cries In a corner*

[@SaiyanGamer95]

Banjo-Fourie

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

THEY WILL HAVE THEIR TIME!!

[@lightyearpig12]

@@SaiyanGamer95 No one wants to acknowledge Nuts n Bolts's existence.

[@ge789]

@@lightyearpig12 No one wants to, but I choose to. I kind of like it when I disconnect it from the Banjo-Kazooie series, which isn’t the best mindset to have towards any game, but it helps me to enjoy the game more for what it is, instead of what it ruined.

[@SaiyanGamer95]

@@lightyearpig12 Yes, I'm aware... Oh well.

[@Source-Z-rer]

This review pretty much encapsulates my feelings on the game: I love it, but it's flaws are all too apparent (that N. Tropy fight in particular was very disappointing to me).

[@Megumi_Bandicoot]

I only wish the boxes weren’t that hard to get, but otherwise a solid platformer.

[@BIIIIIGMAN]

And if they got rid of the inverted levels and the insanely perfect relics

[@Fiery_Latina_Goatchan_GF_681]

I love crash more then Mario so i didnt mind this ^^ but hey you idiots wanted a much harder game so there ya go XD

[@williamgordonmagnusson7457]

@@BIIIIIGMAN i agre

[@williamgordonmagnusson7457]

i agre

[@MSCLeap75]

I also agree that this game still didn't top Warped for me, and after I 106% this game it doesn't even top Crash 2 imo, but it's definitely up there with Crash 2 & Warped as one of the best in this series and shows that this classic linear gameplay style still has great potential in the modern gaming and will still be the best style for Crash series which made it unique in the first place.

[@BIIIIIGMAN]

Congrats for 106%ing it

[@kaosfan1182]

I love this game. As someone who didn't bother getting all the gems, and just played through it to have a good time, this game MORE than succeeded on that front. The story is surprisingly gripping, the graphics are gorgeous, the characters range from good to amazing, the boss fights are consistently fantastic, the levels are fun and rarely made me rage, with the exception of the last part of the last level, and Crash controls perfectly. This game is easily my favorite game in the series so far, and I don't see that opinion changing any time soon.

[@ThePunisherSpider]

Agree. I loved Crash 4 and I don't have any intention of 100% this game, I'm currently trying for the flashback tapes only, and while I do rage, is not to make me hate this game. I just love it too much and for me, probably my favorite in the franchise. I felt like a kid again, and that's more than enough for me.

[@wolfhurricane897]

Makes sense Kupuna-Wa's character is a grandmother type figure. Her name is derived from the Hawaiian word Kapuna Wahine. Which translates to grandmother.

[@BenjaMage]

Huh, I didn't know that.

[@wolfhurricane897]

@@BenjaMage yeah all 4 quantum masks have their names derived from Hawaiian words.

[@wolfhurricane897]

There's Kupuna-Wa's derived from grandmother in Hawaiian, Lani-Loli's name is derived from "Lani" meaning "Sky" or "Royalty" and "Loli" meaning "Change" or "Transform", Akano's name just being the name for "Substance" in Hawaiian, and Ika-Ika's name coming from "Ikaika" meaning "Strength".

[@sannicfann3338]

I just realized watching this the guy in the credits is Roger Craig Smith the voice actor for Sonic

[@Next-xm2dh]

And chris redfield

[@davidtimmer596]

@@Next-xm2dh And Deidara from Naruto Shippuden

[@crimsonflame2k]

@@davidtimmer596 And Wonder-Blue.

[@davidtimmer596]

@@crimsonflame2k Wonderful 101, right?

[@crimsonflame2k]

@@davidtimmer596 Yep!

[@andrewhaase1826]

I also gotta give credit to the new crates introduced. Wrath of Cortex had invisibility crates that made you invisible and invincible to lasers. Unfortunately it was only used in like 2 levels. Here, we have red outlined boxes that only stay solid for a short time, flamethrower crates, and bouncy crates that turn into nitro crates after bouncing on them too many times (The latter is used largely in a few of the flashback tapes).

[@jakfrost574]

I find it very ironic that Rodger Craig Smith, the end credits/Dingos Diner Commercial guy, gives a much more entertaining and funny performance here than he has for Sonic in the past 10 years. He sounds more invested here than he does voicing the blue blur.

[@samuelchurch5124]

He's also the voice of Brio in this game, so that's the third voice actor he's gone through since the revival. He was voiced by Maurice LaMarche in the N. Sane Trilogy and Tom Kenny in Nitro Fueled.

[@knucklesSilver7]

Toys 4 Bob: We have redesigned the Crash characters Mav: *N TROPY POG INTENSIFIES*

[@SaiyanGamer95]

Now that I think about it, doesn't this mean they redesigned Crash, like, 3 times?

[@Next-xm2dh]

@@SaiyanGamer95 i think it was more then 3

[@SaiyanGamer95]

@@Next-xm2dh Lemme think; Skylanders, N. Sane Trilogy, and Crash 4. What am I forgetting?

[@Next-xm2dh]

@@SaiyanGamer95 twinsanity, titans and the cancelled game

[@SaiyanGamer95]

@@Next-xm2dh I don't think Toys for Bob were involved in those games. I also wouldn't count the unreleased Crash game, since it was cancelled.

[@AzureDragonZX]

I feel like "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is the new "Sonic has had a rough time in 3D" for video game reviews. Except it's way, WAY more prominent.

[@vilkopoljak7370]

And more annoying because its a double edged sword.

[@SaiyanGamer95]

This is the first and so far only game that has managed to exhaust me. Getting as many gems as possible, as well as trying to not die before getting the flashback tapes, it all takes so much out of me. But the biggest issue I have is the load times, a good 10 to 20 seconds. Sure, it might not sound like a lot, but having to restart the level before getting the tape or dying one too many times, it really starts to build up. And keep in mind, the game loads twice when entering a stage.

[@mattkugelman4369]

Because of the cutscenes and intro scenes, not defending it, I hated when it did that especially when restarted

[@MSCLeap75]

WOC was the first game to break away from the repetitive use of level tropes, while this game just continues what WOC started regarding unique level themes per stage.

[@KumaSan13]

Look Mom!!! I'm on the video!! Got surprised at 16:21

[@matthewgaming2408]

The bandicoot version of you on the thumbnail, the BENDICOOT, if you will, is absolutely CURSED!

[@f.m.t9514]

I used to watch this channel so much as a kid, and it's still great today. I can't wait for you to reach 100K subscribers. This video was great.

[@BenjaMage]

Thanks!

[@f.m.t9514]

No problem! I'm thinking of starting a KZbin channel. Maybe we could do a collab one day

[@meta527II]

One thing I really liked about Tawna in this game is that she wasn't a completely obnoxious brat like Wildstyle from Lego Movie, or Candy Kong's TV show counterpart.

[@erindelgado9639]

Great job on the review of Crash 4 as I agree with the amazing points and worst parts of the game. I agree it is a step in the right direction. Congrats Mav, you are my hero! :D Look forward to when you review the possible Spyro 4 & Sonic Adventure 3. XD

[@greninjastorm6734]

Roger Craig Smith is the perfect person to do disclaimers

[@ericwijaya2119]

But not as sonic. Look sorry to all Roger Craig Smuth fans out there, but him voiceacting sonic is something i despise quite a bit. Easily cause the lines he was given were so cheesy, that you have to have a bland taste in comedy to laugh about it for days on end.

[@jordandillow3423]

⁠well screw you man him voicing sonic is the best and his cheesy lines are great so screw you man!😡

[@nifinland]

As story focused as this game is, there are a few continuity errors here and there, most notably in flashback levels. And the story also has a few missed opportunities, especially with Tawna and female N. Tropy just like ya said. But also the fact we don't get enough time to get to know these masks better as characters, not to mention, Aku Aku having so little dialogue. But at least that part can be somewhat forgiven with how entertaining character Lani-Loli is. As for N. Brio's role in the game, I think he's only there to aid N. Tropy, rather than Cortex, given how those two were teamed up in Twinsanity. But I think adding N. Brio in here besides the flashback levels and final dimension works so well and ya could barely notice the difference between Maurice LaMarche and Roger Craig Smith. EASILY the highlight in the game's voice acting part. Sure, when it comes to the script, Crash 4 is the funniest one in the series, but it's not the best script in the series given how much continuity errors and wasted opportunities there were. And yeah, this game's even harder to complete 106% than completing Crash Bash 201% and that's saying a lot, but most of these rewards are worth it. MOST, but not all of 'em. I only aimed for 100% instead of 106%. But I still think this is my third favourite Crash game right behind Nitro-Fueled and OG Crash 2. The game did so many things right but there are PLENTY of things that keep it from being a perfect Crash game. Not that Crash 4 could ever compete with Nitro-Fueled and Crash 2, those two game are WAY better than ANY Crash game. Hell, they are way better than ANY game.

[@erindelgado9639]

I do agree with ya when discussing Crash 4 and interesting you say about Crash 2 & CTR: NF. (Well Crash games are still awesome, most of the time) Myself I would also have Marvel's Spider-Man PS4, Dust: An Elysian Tail, PlayStation All Stars & A Hat in Time in my Top 5.

[@meta527II]

This was a great game, but also the only Crash game where I did NOT go back to get the gems.

[@kiracaroso]

This version of Dingodile is something me and my friends call "Daddydile". Love his design.

[@ilikecurry2345]

Couldn't "Dingodaddy" fit a bit better?

[@ThomatoSauce]

He didn’t mention that Dingodile said “Bastards.”

[@nifinland]

Or any other swear in the game; putz twice, buggers, bastards, bollocks, hell and kickass.

[@vilkopoljak7370]

@@nifinland And yet every one of those swears is mild compared to Crash twinsanity cutscenes or the game in general. Unpopular opinion, other than the wedding fart joke, i havent laghed a single time in the entirety of the game, and the humour felt plain after Crash Twinsanity.

[@nifinland]

@@vilkopoljak7370 Uhhh... I don't remember any jokes like that happening in any Crash game.

[@vilkopoljak7370]

@@nifinland Then you havent played Twinsanity and Mind over Mutant who had plenty

[@nifinland]

@@vilkopoljak7370 But there aren't any weddings in either of those games. And I recall only Twinsanity and Tag Team Racing to have fart jokes.

[@andrewhaase1826]

Gotta give credit to the masks voice actors. Richard Horwitz (Invader Zim, Billy from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, and Raz from Psychonauts) as Lani-Loli and Greg Eagles (Grim from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy and Aku Aku from Titans and Mind Over Mutant) as Akano. This was only one voice actor short of a Grim Adventures reunion.

[@nifinland]

Actually Fred Tatasciore voices Akano in this game.

[@susiehaltmann3342]

16:25 In the door RIGHT BEFORE THAT ROOM, it shows a carving showing arrows on 9 platforms leading to the gem ON THE WALL

[@mishafox4888]

Just watching the animations for all of the characters pleases my animation side of me XD It kinda makes me want to try the game, though I'mma wait still cause I'm unsure about the series still (more so cause I'm not totally into platforming so XD). Maybe if there's a sale for N. Sane I'll try that out first ^-^

[@ilikecurry2345]

Fun fact which I discovered on Twitter the other day - you know Dingodile, who sounds like an Australian gangster here and is the inspiration for how I imagine Punk, aka MKN-002, to sound? He's voiced by Fred Tastycore, an American voice actor who primarily specializes in anime dubs, most notably that guy in Naruto who looked like him, if he isn't voicing random video game baddies. That guy's seriously got a flexible voice. Put him up there with Rob Paulsen and Dee Bradley Baker.

[@BigBossMan538]

I watched Caddy's stream of this game and yikes, the game has a fetish for Nitro Crates. Especially near the end of the game and the Flashback levels.

[@jjslider3026]

Considering I've 100% Shadow the Hedgehog, I don't think this game will be too much of an issue in regards to repetitiveness for me. I'M READY!

[@FormalGibble]

Wait... You even filled the library section!? That would be like 400 something playthroughs!

[@jjslider3026]

@@FormalGibble326. And yes.

[@FormalGibble]

@@jjslider3026 oh God! You know I should have known by your icon. Also I kinda like shadow the hedgehog, not as much as you of course but I've played way worse.

[@dorkork]

The only plat. Relic I've gotten was in Dino Dash, since it's a level about running

[@openinginawe5518]

I need to try the crash series Also I love the deaths I'm horrible. Also spyro floatie

[@ericwijaya2119]

Fun Fact Maverick : Lani Loli was voiced by Kaos, who is voiced by Zim, who is voiced by Horvitz, voice actor of Zim, Lani Loli and Kaos.

[@ilikecurry2345]

And apparently also Razputin and Billy.

[@animaticlunatic9259]

I feel like repetion here is mostly for those who like those arcade 1 coin chalanges. And I mean at least there is progression and sense you are getting something by doing them. Still yeah, it is to much if you really do not find concept of repeating the game thriling. To anyone who does not, just play casually and complete levels if you feel like the skin or for just doing so. I for one adore the chalange so yeah I am weird.

[@otaviopalanca]

This is the best review of the game I've seen. Thank you. ⭐

[@BenjaMage]

You're welcome, and thanks! ^^

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

I would say both this and Caddicarus have the best reviews.

[@codename618]

Hearing you gush about the finale might be my favorite part of the video. I haven't played the game myself, but I watched the final boss because... that's just what I do. It seemed like a fitting ending (and I love Cortex's dialogue), but I wasn't even aware of just how much was effort was out into the final world as a whole. It's amazing! 😍 After having watched both this and the last review, I really want to play N-Sane and 4 now. I feel like they'd be very fun! 😀 Side note... Not to seem demanding (but I don't know how else to ask without at least feeling rude), but do you think you'll ever review the Spyro trilogy as well? 👀

[@BenjaMage]

I have considered covering the Spyro trilogy. I'm not nearly as familiar with them as I am with the Crash trilogy, so I think it could be interesting.

[@kelvinlocke1403]

@@BenjaMage You forgot to talk about the new voice cast.

[@lamiamekni2802]

You know what's funny, in Japan both The Wrath of Cortex and It's About Time are titled "Crash Bandicoot 4" (albeit with different subtitles)

[@MrGamer07100]

Why thank you for telling me the location for the ridiculous asking tasks for the colored gems. 👍

[@BenjaMage]

Happy to help. (Also because I didn't bring it up / show it in the video, the Yellow Gem's in Run It Bayou.)

[@augustbornone]

Funny enough how you show that scene during 18:01 were you lost a life, the tally for Wumpa Fruit is number 666. Pretty clever Black Mage Benjamin. ;)

[@a.ganimations875]

This game is my favorite just like Crash Bandicoot Warped but in a different timeline.

[@StoryTeller796]

I like the fact that I have you to tell me all about the original Crash Games. And I also really like this video.

[@bluethesabertoothrat4892]

Can I just say, This game has totally saved us from 2020 because this is the best crash game I have ever played in my life credits to Toy for bob because these guys are the best, but next time they should take it easy, because this game is hard as fuck to 100% complete, but other then that still an awesome game, welcome back Crash.

[@MelancholyJoker19]

I never knew there was a hint for the Green Gem until watching your review lol My friend told me about it when he was playing and he just happened to hit the trash can As for the Red Gem, the hint is on the wall before you enter Lani-Loli's room The Yellow Gem made me laugh when I realized you can see it from the beginning of Run It Bayou in a similar way that you can see the Yellow Gem in Hang 'Em High in Warped (just a different means to get to it)

[@tabreezsiddique]

I'll be honest about the finale of the game; I really had hoped they would end the game with N.Tropy as the final boss. Whilst yes, his/her boss fight was pretty poor and underwhelming and whilst they didn't get enough screen time to be fleshed out, I would've been more happier with them(or maybe Uka-Uka as a surprise final boss) then with Cortex since there was a lot I spotted that was wrong with the whole finale in my eyes. One is that when Cortex slowly figures out what he can do with Kapuna-Wa, no one does anything or even sees this coming for that matter. Like it just felt force that none of the other masks or Tawna, Dingodile or even Coco did anything to stop him from getting away or even stopped him before he could take Kapuna-Wa, especially three games in with Cortex as the bad guy. Another thing is that whilst I do like the idea of his traveling back in time to prevent himself from making Crash in the first place, his interactions with his past self just sort of made me cringe more then anything, since I always used to take him seriously as a villain in the original trilogy(the PS1 games and not N.Sane), and in this game they both act the same way which takes a lot away from him as a villain. That's another big reason why I didn't like the finale as well, not only did we already have a fight with Cortex in the same game, but ever since Twinsanity, I've never been able to take Cortex seriously as a villain which wasn't so much of an issue in most post ND games since he was more so played up as a joke(except for Mutants where he was the main and final villain), but here, when I have to fight Cortex a second time in the game, I'm left wondering if I should even feel sorry for him, because at this point, it just seems more confusing and embarrassing to have him force himself to play the bad guy yet again when it's clear he was only ever in it for the ride rather then the destination so it just seems disappointing, despite how great the final boss fight itself is as well as the time loop that takes place. Whilst the whole story itself was pretty solid for the most part, this whole finale did sort of ruin more of it for me, sort of the biggest issue I have to be honest.

[@destendgem]

Benjamage: I'm not getting 100% in this game. Caddicarua: *Laughs in broken fingers.*

[@blizzardforonline1954]

11:55 Sounds like Cortex knows about the Nicktoons games for the GameCube and Wii.

[@liaminator4950]

Man, you really have improved since a few years ago, in editing, commentary, jokes, everything! Gotta say, im proud

[@BugsyFoga]

The comeback we've all been waiting for .

[@Mystic-Aidan]

Missed the start so I’m rewinding alllll the way back to the start in the middle of the premiere.

[@Mystic-Aidan]

Anyway are we gonna talk about the diss on my boy Eruptor or nah?

[@stephenpeniston5681]

This was my 1st premier due to me being a new viewer I really enjoyed nice review :D

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

2:40 I mean if the story is focused on time travel and multiverse theory, it's very possible the N. brio in the first game is this one's.

[@BenjaMage]

You know what, I hadn't actually thought about that.

[@TheBlueFedora-tp2om]

This may sound like a nitpick but the skylander is called Eruptor

[@smidge742]

I like this game but I didn’t play it I was not gonna through the pain but my brother did his rage was my satisfaction. But overall I think they did an amazing job at this game I really like the design of the characters(Expect Neo Cortex sorry) I especially love Crash’s design wish I had a plushie of him.

[@LowCountryMatt]

The way you say N. Tropy's name definitely gets to me. It's supposed to be a play on Entropy. So it's a short o sound, not a long one that sounds like troopy

[@Zandersaurus]

Hoping Crunch Bandicoot will be playable in the next installment, even if they change his backstory. Wouldn’t be fun without him saving the world with Crash , Coco, Tawana, along with the Quantum Masks and living with the bandicoots, becoming their adoptive brother. Crunch is my favorite character in the lore.

[@kirbysuperstar5494]

I really wish they got Clancy Brown to back to voice past Cortex, just to really bring it all home

[@austinforgie1069]

2:25-2:32 Cortex was still in space when when Brio destroyed his space station so how would he know that it was Brio?

[@Skippygamer1]

Awesome review bro, I enjoyed it very much, it was funny, informative, etc.. Now that I think about it was kind of surprised you didn't use your crash avatar instead of your original one, but you used it so doesn't matter, ANYWAYS! Ya was wondering if you were going to acknowledge the insanity that is 100% this game and I don't blame you for not doing so, though I'm curious if you know the full 100% ending to the game, if you don't I HIGHLY encourage you to do so for many reasons, one of them being... A special surprise if one were to think about it, ANYWAYS! Was kind of happy you acknowledged what happens at the end of the rail section of the N tropy fight, though was hoping youd show it and have a shocked reaction to it, slightly disappointed but not THAT much I get keeping it a surprise, sorry for a lot of the negetices especially parts of the story, and gameplay. Also that one point where you talk about playing it in retro mode or modern in its lives........ Ya that got me too when I figured out what you ment lol.... So wrong. Lol Well got to go, glad I got to witness by his great, awesome moment for your channel, and all of gaming, I mean no one ever expected to get this game... Like EVER! And the fact it exists now is... Mits pretty incredible! Glad this happened bro, see ya and God Bless.

[@ryancho6989]

4:59 is that..........roger craig smith????

[@kimmikat4205]

Video game batman, roger Craig Smith???

[@ryancho6989]

@@kimmikat4205 batman (from arkham origins), sonic the hedgehog, and some other characters. that person sounds a lot like roger craig smith

[@BenjaMage]

Yep.

[@kaexewires7531]

5:07 for a moment i thought sonic was narrating over the credits lol idk what to say other than great review!

[@GamingWarlord64]

Oh hey this came out on my birthday. nice thanks for the gift!

[@Keyblade_Warrior_Izaya]

Great video as always. Though that begs the question. If this isn't your new favorite game, then what is? I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Also, do you plan on making a review for Final Fantasy 7 Remake in the future?

[@grimmking6914]

Cortex's, levels were actually my least favorites and Dingodile's levels were my favorites.

[@LeafRazorStorm]

25:29 If you know the words, you can join in too?

[@wb-1343]

17:06 you dont need the wumpa gems

[@DuskyZenGardenSky]

I like to imagine that the large amount of requirements needed to 100% Crash 4 is the developers wanting to make up for the series’s nearly decade long hiatus. Probably not the reason, but I like to imagine it regardless.

[@timethief1484]

This man needs more subscribers he’s too good

[@LeGunner22]

18:18 It's Deep from Brazil man!

[@rammy6050]

He’s back and about time too dk -oh wait

[@rammy6050]

I can’t wait for Spyro 4

[@Anton-de5vu]

4:59 hold up is that Roger Craig smith?! Oh god that’s a great shoutout if that’s the case, having the voice of sonic in the long awaited sequel to a game that was conceptualized as “sonics ass game”

[@BenjaMage]

That is indeed Roger Craig Smith.

[@liccao5256]

I think my problem with this Crash game is how ingrown 100% is in me. So I cant just set down a play it casually anymore, I just start collecting all boxes as I would do in the older Crash games. And because of that this game is a nightmare compared to Crash 1, 2 and 3 who also is hard in the later levels. I also feel this game goes vary vary fast when we talk how diffecult it is. But when thats said I like the game and I will like to see more. But then again I also want to see what they can do with Spyro.

[@FloofPuppy]

Best birthday present ever

[@BenjaMage]

You mean the game or the video? If the latter, then happy birthday. ^^

[@FloofPuppy]

@@BenjaMage the game came out on my birthday oct 2nd ^^

[@BenjaMage]

Ahh, gotcha. In that case, happy belated birthday. XD

[@elin111]

Other than Toys for Bob taking notes from Donkey Kong 64 when looking at 100% completion, this is the best Crash game to date.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

About Donkey Kong 64, I used that game as an example first haha.

[@elin111]

@@ultrairrelevantnobody1862 Pretty sure lots and lots of people used that example. Both games have an excellent foundation and when going for a casual "just beat the final boss" run they're fantastic, but the moment you decide to go the extra step and aim for 100% they transform into a herculean task that will leave you bald by the end of it. You could also apply that to Super Mario Sunshine for the same matter.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

@@elin111 I've never heard anyone up to this point who would compare the game to Donkey Kong 64. Super Mario Sunshine certainly. Unless if I accidentally bump into a near 1 month old comment, I'll stick with me as the first claim.

[@mathe5208]

As someone who 106% completed it I can say that the alternate time lines where really annoying and the animal ride sections where too slippery so you miss easy boxes But I didn't have any problems with the time trails they where the easy part of the game

[@koolboi6610]

Since I don't have a PS4, I had to get this game on Xbox One. Still a good game, though.

[@akilcharles3473]

You kinda neglected to mention that when you beat the game at 106% you get a secret ending, which I find to be hilarious and also hinting a new Crash game in the future. But honestly i do enjoyed playing this game and I also enjoyed this review.👍

[@derrickhaggard]

I still want to play this game.

[@davidtimmer596]

Cortex is kinda busy losing his mind. Isn't that Cortex in a nutshell? For an evil genius, he always makes amateurish mistakes that do take away his supposed intimidation. No wonder Uka-Uka always gets on his case for his failings, and losing to his own creation.

[@ZakRas]

This has Dev Times?! I've had very little chance to play this since beating the end-game, but Jesus... I've only got 4 of the CTR Nitro Fuelled Dev Times in a bid to get those Master Wheels as the last skill-based unlock, and given how much a shaking, sweating, hyperventilating mess just ONE of those tracks leave me in... the idea of Dev Timing these levels is not filling me with much hope.

[@TheWispGuy]

Didn't watch this the first time it was released because I wanted to try the game myself. Now that I've beaten it - not 100% - I have to say: I had no idea about the slide-spin attack move. It was never brought up in the game - or if it was, I forgot about it - thus I never used it.

[@duelz9366]

Crash 4 >>> Warped imo I get that the 100% difficulty weighs it down, but it is optional and offers way more content than that of 100%ing warped However all other aspects of Crash 4 in blows warped out of the park. Especially when it comes to gameplay and level design. Literally my favourite 3D platformer. I really do love the way you analyse things!! Keep up the good work bro!!

[@sebastiankulche]

Is not optional when you have to unlock a canon ending. I prefer gameplay and level design from Warped in my opinion.

[@duelz9366]

@@sebastiankulche it is optional That’s completion content. To reward those who are truly diligent and skilled

[@sebastiankulche]

@@duelz9366 If you unlock an ending that tells you something for the story, is not optional. At least Warped doesnt have the sh.. of artifficial and frustrating difficult of Crash 4.

[@lukejohnston3117]

There's only one major thing that you didn't talk about that I'm sorely disappointed in... COCO'S JUST SO DANG PRECIOUS IN THIS GAME! Her appearance, her animations, her victory animations, her cutscene dialogue, that Totally Tubular costume--she's my favorite in the series for a reason!

[@elkarlo1593]

Hopefully Microsoft does have further plans because as far as we know, this is the point where the series lays dormant again

[@Ztarman3]

22:15 Anyone have a link where I can see a reaction of that “Easter egg”?

[@ryans.3852]

New video hype!

[@gregzotter6189]

This is at least better than Wrath of Cortex in pretty much every conceivable way.

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

Almost. The one thing Wrath of Cortex did better was not going overboard with the completion aspect.

[@sebastiankulche]

Maybe, but in some things is worse. I dont like the death routes, the Crash 2 style secrets, the difficult and the bosses. WOC does a better job in this aspects in my opinion.

[@PonmonofNuggetor]

Also WoC has the better soundtrack by far IMO

[@CMGThePerson]

I never knew I could qualify for the olympics. That is until I played this game. Now I realise I could qualify for the olympics

[@Thederanged1]

Now we wait for Spyro 4.

[@Flamestar320]

CRASH 4 IS COMING FOR THE SWITCH?! WHOOO-

[@captaincortez4917]

22:14 woah. Just woah.

[@FormalGibble]

Please tell me that you used the bonus level as a checkpoint when you were going for the blue gem. It's hell without it.

[@BenjaMage]

I had completely forgotten that bonus levels could serve as checkpoints, so I started from scratch after every death.

[@FormalGibble]

@@BenjaMage oh you poor thing. I never would have been able to do that.

[@nifinland]

I too realized that after I got that Blue Gem for the first time.

[@jasondobbins9735]

Never mind I should’ve seen your video to the end

[@autismandgaming4532]

I dont know how, but I beat the game in classic mode on my first playthrough... without switching to modern once... Is this therapist warranting?

[@OmegaKirby64]

Kupuna-Wa looks like a character that would be voiced by Whoopi Goldberg.

[@mav1884]

Cool

[@joshua.671]

personally i enjoy the difficulty but i can understand why people hate it

[@sebastiankulche]

The problem is not the difficult itself, is the way that its implemented. And Crash was never a hard series...