CRASH BANDICOOT - An Icon Decline

[@videogamedunkey]

great video bubson

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

dunkey, is that really you?

[@Maho.]

no

[@OnionKnightf]

yo dunkey why you hate crash?

[@poly_g6068]

welp

[@blooflazh7]

o shit

[@RNS_Aurelius]

What you said about shape language made me realise why a lot of people hated the look of banjo kazooie nuts and bolts.

[@GoodBloodGames]

DUDE!! You hit the nail on the head! I've done several unpublished write ups on this!

[@TorutheRedFox]

was... that supposed to be a pun?

[@etistyle96]

@@GoodBloodGames as a mathetics fan boy i can say that every lines can be reduce to a curve or a straight line. The most simple closed geometric schape with curve is circle and triangle is the first one with straight line. square is just two triangle stick together. So all geometricc shape can be resume into parts of circles and triangles.

[@heinzwitdasauce4710]

4 years after this vid and we got 2 beautiful remasters and a new game that has taken the series forward appropriately. Sometimes things do work out in the end!

[@sammypercy388]

are you kidding me those games are garbage. kisass.

[@Professor_Utonium_]

Crash 4 was pretty rough. No idea why they didn't give it to Beenox.

[@jessejive1174]

They were remakes, not remastered, but yeah

[@benwasserman8223]

Well, Crash 4: It's About Time is definitely beautiful, sharp and quite insane. So yeah, I think the developers heard you and then some. Welcome back Crash!

[@tyshco2969]

*N.Sane.

[@PsychoGaming805]

This is honestly one of the most professional and well-made videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Fantastic job.

[@Lucario1121]

Funny how you made this video and later that same year the remakes were announced.

[@FiredUpPranks]

I was just thinking the same thing 😂

[@The94Venom]

Crazy to see where we are 2 years later. I literally couldn't be happier :)

[@terabitez3374]

I love this and I would love an icon decline for spyro

[@PikaBoyTV]

Though I don't feel like Spyro had as much of an impact as Crash did. Crash helped redefine a genre, while I feel Spyro is moreso a very good example of how a certain genre can be done right :)

[@terabitez3374]

+PikaBoyTV exactly not only that but spyro is unique he and crash are what the playsrations about you can't have crash without spyro

[@ikhaotic2555]

Nah Spyro was my Childhood and when Skylander Bullshit came out.... I cried...

[@picaresqueseeker]

Rayman would be a good one as well.

[@donjon8382]

Rayman Legends was actually refreshingly good

[@agavin42]

I really enjoyed this, and you are totally on the money. We had this sort of whacky juxtaposition in mind as we built up the game's style -- and we used to put everything going into it through the "Crash Filter" to make sure it felt "Crash-like." On a final note, I looked a hell of a lot younger back then :-)

[@GoodBloodGames]

Andy. Absolute honour, sir. Thanks for confirming this analysis. Means a lot.

[@dark12794]

@goodblood: beautifully said man, I could never put into words how amazing these games were as well as you did. @All Things Andy Gavin: I'm sorry you probably get this all the time but, DUDE! YOU ARE MY LITERAL HERO MAN! crash and Jak were the first characters I ever drew, and they're the reason I'm still passionate about gaming,writing stories and drawing cartoons to this day! thank you, i wouldn't be the same man i grew up to be if you Jason Rubin, Charles Zembillas, Josh Mancell and the everyone else at Naughty Dog weren't around to show me the way.

[@sirchris6047]

Andy why did you let them do this to Crash?

[@dark12794]

Don't see how it's andy's fault, not like he just handed crash over and said "do your worst" their contract ran out, and they wanted to work on new projects anyways, so they didnt renew. They wanted to expand their horizons and we got Jak and Daxter f, i DEFINITELY can't fault them for that Plus we got some Quality crash games came out of that, all the Nitro Kart, Twinsanity, Huge Adventure, N-Tranced ect.

[@sirchris6047]

all of those you listed are shit i guess we got Bash and Tag Team so i can forgive some people

[@shanobian]

More like an icon revived now

[@AStartShow]

Hey Javed, I've seen this twice today and I subsequently went and watched everything else you've made on this channel too. Excellent style, well written videos throughout. Very impressed with what you do and i'm looking forward to seeing what else you'll produce. Keep it up :) Andy

[@ChaosKoopasPlays]

Hey A+Start! I just found this and I'm also blown away by the quality of this vid.

[@GoodBloodGames]

This analysis has been acknowledged by the original Crash B inventors. Hearts for eyes: bit.ly/29QEnxS

[@bluedragon9925]

I'm starting to think that this video might have at least partially inspired the N. Sane Trilogy. (Although that could just be a coincidence...)

[@Ellolerto23]

BlueDragon992 word

[@0palheart]

N. Sane Trilogy was announced 9 days after this video was posted. It was definitely already in development beofre this video

[@mathews2561]

Vicarious Visions must have watched this video. They took in a lot of fan feedback while creating the remastered trilogy. I truly believe the subtitle " *N. Sane* Trilogy" was inspired by this video.

[@RobertK1993]

Good Blood Activision ruined Crash and Spyro only good games were PlayStation exclusives.

[@Daitomodachi]

This was a beautiful documentary. Great job dude!

[@ShurekHam]

I'd say Sharp

[@alexwhaibe]

And Now Crash 4 is finally coming

[@johnodell8438]

I had a playstation instead of a nintendo console when I was younger and I loved crash bandicoot. from the looks of the remastered version trailer, it covers what you say made the originals successful. great video man.

[@SquareEyedJak]

This is seriously one of the greatest fucking videos I've ever seen, thank you!

[@GoodBloodGames]

In my Crash Bandicoot hunting i stumbled on your channel and i laughed a lot. Australian yeah?

[@SquareEyedJak]

Good Blood Yeah mate, cheers :D

[@djtoxicdhg]

+Good Blood very good documentary proud you nailed everything right on the head I love the Crash Bandicoot series with naughty dog was developing it I just hope and pray if they do decide to make a new crash Penacoot game that Activision doesn't ruin it even further than they already have

[@Kuzamer]

+avante falgione Well, we got the PS4 remasters coming and from what I understand, Sony and Activision struck some kind of deal. Hopefully Vicarious Visions take a good look at this video when they do those remasters.

[@bearnip]

hey jak love your vids

[@StocktonJustin95]

well hey, at least we get a ps4 remaster of the first three games and his appearance in skylanders im hoping this means he will have somewhat of a resurgence.

[@GoodBloodGames]

Yeah just saw that. Pretty cool i guess. I feel like that's a, 'we don't know what to do so let's just make them again' type vibe.

[@Armm8991]

Hmm.. i saw it more than some kind of experience for the developers who are making the remake to understand why the first 3 games were so great, and probably we'll see a new game in the future. Heck, they are using the IP, thats good enough

[@StocktonJustin95]

+Ivan Lopez Rodriguez about two hours ago

[@Armm8991]

Ivan Lopez Rodriguez literally my reaction when i saw it on e3

[@Daniel-ep5xf]

Skylanders will ruin him like they did with spyro

[@CHRISPYakaKON]

Would love to see an updated video with recent crash games

[@foofal]

4 years later, 2 remakes and a new tittle later and they still haven’t got what you pointed out so well in this video. Just right after seeing the trailer for Crash 4, this video was the first thing that came into my mind.

[@bloatersnake9787]

N.Sane trilogy did the series justice imo It was pretty good

[@foofal]

Bloater Snake visually yes, but they ruined the jump mechanics. Nitro Fueled is the masterpiece.

[@ci7210]

@@foofal yes I felt the jump was off especially going back to the Original to compare

[@sakarihaapala2200]

How about the mess made by colourfulness in these new installments? I am annoyed by that because it reminds me of Wreck it Ralph's sugar rush land. And it seems like this is a standard nowadays for most or maybe even every videogame/TV-series/movie intended for children. The first three games on Ps1 were sombre and had higher contrast between dark and bright colors. This is because of the graphical restrictions (I assume) but still, I miss really the sombre and menacing feeling left from the environments like Generator Room, Road to Nowhere, Bone Yard, Temple Ruins, Road to Ruin etc. but now it is replaced by softer, smoother, more rainbow-colored and brighter environments. It kinda diminishes the affection of harshness the original levels left in my mind and maybe someone else's too. I don't know, maybe times and standards are only there to change but I don't buy this new strategy the companies developing and releasing Crash and every other old franchise use nowadays when pitching the new titles and installments for these franchises. And the new annoying strategy is that they try so hard to please all the audience they try to sell the game for. Please listen you all big corporations who release any form of entertainment for us, don't forcibly try to get new audience for your famous releasing titles. And even more if another side of the fanbase gets punished by new concepts/ideas. If you can't develope and adapt new concepts and features to a game that respects/enhance the base idea with which the older fans are familiar with, don't make a new creation. If you want to reach new customers, create a whole new franchise for them. It is a fresh start for everyone and not another partial dissappointment that you make when you create a wheel (read: a new game with remarkable brand behind it) again with utterly non-necessary features (read: fillers). I wouldn't say the N. Sane trilogy or upcoming new installment for the main series of Crash are bad. It is only the doubt that I have about this new movement in whole entertainment industry nowadays that is run by means of pure greed instead of genuine creativity and strong determination. I hope that this new game called It's about time can do THE THING in every Crash Bandicoot fan's head and not only for the new fans or old fans. It has a lot of pressure on it... We will see what this new game turn out to be soon. Until then, let's hope the best for it!

[@alant8140]

Wonderful! It's great to see someone who's clearly passionate about the game think so deeply on it. Thanks for making.

[@SpyrosKingdom]

Well, you got your wish. Crash is getting re-made from the ground up and is being included in Skylanders! Odd you made this whole video a week before the announcement.. lol still great!

[@bastian8271]

Personally, I don't think the dragging the poor guy into Skylanders is the best way to bring him back...more like seal the nail in the coffin...

[@georgeg5979]

+SpyrosKingdom Skyladers...why you think that cash cow excuse of a cheap game is a good thing?

[@Hasbro688]

+Roving RagaMuffin they way they've announced it it seems like he's going to be a cameo appearance in the game still playable but a one-time character

[@Jekkyboi]

Your're alive!?

[@Kuzamer]

+H4SH_B4ND!C00T IS FOCKIN BACK GUYS!!!!!!!!! Ayy.

[@ANigerianPrince]

Who the fuck are you? How did you make such an engaging film? How have I not heard of your channel before?! Subscribed.

[@GoodBloodGames]

Thanks man. I like your aggressive positivity.

[@GLXY23]

nice vid

[@Pwnsweet]

Aussie channels have trouble getting recognised due to the way KZbin prioritizes search results. It's stupid.

[@Quizerno]

I think this video is the reason Crash Bandicoot came back tbh.

[@Cramhead43]

i come back to this in awe when i rediscover it every 6 months or so. Stunned and shocked how beautiful this is, hopefully i can make something even half this good. You need more of these if you want to make em…

[@Slipdash]

Ironic how that a crash bandicoot n sane trilogy ad plays before the video.

[@Tomz0rr]

I absolutely loved this. Came across it by suggested videos. Your level of presentation, structuring, research and execution is superb. Subscribed!

[@GoodBloodGames]

Thank you!

[@nabielarwindra1143]

Tom Reakes cv

[@Kris-wo4pj]

Original 3 plus the racing game and the spyro games were my childhood. When that ps1 start up screen happened something weird hit my brain like i needed to focus all of a sudden and stop moving.

[@mustachewalrus]

1:11 thus I'm Labeling this essay, as fuck Activision.

[@nostalgia_junkie]

at least we have crash remastered :^)

[@georgeg5979]

+Andy Joe Hope you are in for what they can do...poor child...your ignorancr amuses Activision money hunger

[@nostalgia_junkie]

***** God, have mercy on us.

[@SirIkeMedia]

Activision: "We'll just throw Crash in skylanders and release HD remakes of the first 3 games so people can shut up."

[@sparklyjuicejuice]

Well, little did you know.

[@fluidcultist2591]

Predictive

[@ci7210]

Damn since thus video Crash Bandicoot made a comback. And now Crash Bandicoot 4 is announced. Look how far he's come

[@McKnighty]

The irony of the time this was posted...

[@jacob2699]

Twinsanity was pretty good

[@FaisalPlays]

HELLS YAAAAAA

[@LOLFACE53]

One of my favorite Crash games.

[@yodoshow]

+TheFartGiver same

[@canadianturtle7240]

I agree, Twinsanity was the last good Crash game to be released. Also, I felt like the GBA Crash games (The Huge Adventure and N'Tranced) were really good considering the hardware. We have to remember that this is the GBA we're talking about. For the hardware they were given to work with, they did a great job at recreating the PS1 experience into a small handheld. Kudos the them!

[@JakeBaldino]

This is really great.

[@Retrogaming450]

u too

[@bboy349833591]

Crash Bandicoot always has a special place in my heart, I love this video so much thank you for making it!

[@Hamlock_]

It's funny how the N. Sane Trilogy was announced a few days after this video.

[@DestinationMarc]

Very well said. Love your analytical breakdown on how the series changed after ND let go of the rights. Let's hope whoever's the head of a new Crash game puts as much thought, effort, and clever design into it as ND did with the original trilogy.

[@MetalPcAngel]

Well time to start up my old crash bandicoot games and relive the old days again.

[@maximilian6830]

if you have a ps4 they are remastering the original 3 for that console

[@MetalPcAngel]

Max The Great Eh. I don't really care much for remastering games. Just like how this video pointed out the details and reasons why many enjoy the first three games.

[@SushinokoLive]

+MetalPcAngel he explained that wrong, from the ground up, they are recreating the original trilogy, a chance at a new real good game, depending on the sales of this.

[@maximilian6830]

***** it's the same games wtf are you talking about

[@maximilian6830]

***** besides I grew up with these games so I know what im talking about, i hate all the later games made by actvision

[@GrahamGraydog]

crash bandicoot is the shit man

[@jackotaco5054]

Hi Grahamgraydog big fan of your videos ;)

[@kanzyg]

well was the shit.... now is shit let's hope the remakes do good by his name

[@Fenrirmaster30]

Wrath of Cortex was definitely when the games started going downhill, but at least it was the last game that actually felt like a Crash game!

[@TheNevar18]

"Beautiful, Sharp Insanity" The perfect description for Crash.

[@CRANTIME]

this is the first video from you that I've ever seen. I've never heard of you before. you've just cracked the code as to what it is about Crash that we loved and why the new ones fall flat. these are the answers I've been looking for for over 10 years now and you just summed it up. I don't think I've ever been touched like this by a video before. I wish I could subscribe a dozen times over. seriously, bravo.

[@lightsen]

Excellent quality video! I am looking forward to see how they re-make these games soon, i definitely miss the "sharper" look, and sharp controls, and hope they avoid making him too squishy without much impact or weight to his moves.

[@Narukami9507]

Crash Bandicoot - An Icon Revived :')

[@user-on9rs3yx3s]

It's a bold move calling something in Mario 64 "forgettable" but man do you back your words up with substantial arguments that i cant disagree with. the production value of this video is insane and you articulate your points masterfully. i just found your channel and i cant wait to watch more of your stuff.

[@PadChennington]

Dude...absolutely blown away by this video. So well made, hats off to you man seriously incredible job!

[@URBONED]

I just didn't want this to end. Great video, really well crafted, nice work!

[@ultragarrison]

Finally, a video that clearly spells out on why Crash bandicoot is superior to Mario 64. Nice!

[@ELSTINKO.]

yep

[@YoungSigmaGrindset]

+Toxic Turtle2140 i really like crash but idk if i would say that its better than super mario 64.

[@ELSTINKO.]

+Noah Zahn i would

[@YoungSigmaGrindset]

+Toxic Turtle2140 i could see why you think that

[@ELSTINKO.]

+Noah Zahn i can also see why you would like sm64 more just I personally just like the gameplay of crash more

[@thecoltonboogie]

Anybody excited for the remasters of the original trilogy? I know I am.

[@Casketkrusher_]

Very!

[@MaxBurnout1200]

i might by a ps4 just for the crash remake

[@georgeg5979]

Pay again...for the same on "better grapics"....I dont trust them

[@thecoltonboogie]

***** Well it's been confirmed that they're going to be complete remakes, so a PS4 seems pretty appetizing right about now

[@aaron89857]

at least it's something I'm excited about it hope they do upgrade the textures and I prefer the original crash character model

[@DaMixta]

I have never been so entertained while listening to someone give an essay styled explanation on the fall of one of my favorite games of all time. Thank you for the detailed and brilliant execution you did in this video and keep up the great work :D

[@TomTheyy]

13:19 "It uses a sillier and more slapstick approach which, for lack of a better phrase, doesn't feel quite right." The series is literally a playable cartoon.

[@dgchvz]

Damn, this video made me sad. Crash is seriously one of my favorite franchises. I really hope the remakes stay true to the originals. Also, Crash Team Racing is still the best cart racing game I've ever played, I need them to remake that too.

[@fayez.hellani]

Would love to hear your opinion on the N’Sane trilogy and Crash 4: it’s about time

[@Plainsville]

Great video! Loved the editing.

[@ShapelessMedia]

The technical quality of your docs is astounding, with content that equals it. Thank you for the effort you put into these!

[@sept5864]

i like how this was days before n sane trilogy came out. i don't know if it was intended to be this way

[@JamookLuke]

Completely brilliant writing, editing and story-telling throughout this video. Loved every little thing about it. The documentary type format used when covering three bare-bones topics throughout this video is nothing short but brilliant. Keep up this amazing work, its incredibly inspiring as a Game Design student and content creator. Also, do you guys have a Patreon? Would love to help fund these projects!

[@HemmasStash]

Coming from a lifelong Crash fan, this video is incredible. Thank you for making it.

[@SeanWheeler100]

Twinsanity did worse than Titans and Mutant? I thought it was the best out of the four.

[@lourdesgerber5230]

Crash twinsanity was my favorite crash games, so many bosses!!!

[@mariano1196]

Probably word by mouth people were told how glitchy that game was

[@NIIVES]

Indeed. Twinsanity managed to take it's rightful place in my mind's ''nostalgic games'' category. But seriously, google something about Crash Evolution, which was going to be Twinsanity before budget cuts and shortened deadlines changed it. If you imagine what that game could've been along with what twinsanity already showcased: damn that would've been a great game!

[@Timon-sp7ki]

Idk. But I Kinda liked the "Titans" better. Maybe because of the various monsters, you can control.

[@mariano1196]

Artjom77 7 titans is a legit good game but an awful crash game why did they have to shoehorn crash into it they could just make up some new mascot

[@nickk.a]

“Love Javed” Don’t know why but I felt that love in an emotional way. Your videos are very emotive and engaging. Where were you when I needed to do my English essays? My teachers would have swooned over you !

[@coldrunhershel604]

As a concept-artist that holds CB series close to his heart i say that your video and analysis are amazing.

[@Molivi]

wow, that was trully a GREAT video! covering a video game through the prism of art (in a time when people actually forget that video gaming is art) shows that you actually understand how this kind of art "works". I could clearly see a whole philosophical belief behind this documentary(!). I am sure that you can and will be heard, from all kind of fans, even to the actual "heads" of this game. Productions are listening, a little bit of quietly, but still listen, to the fans. That's why they even make remasters. The not promising part, is that art consist MUCH of philoshophy in it, and you understand it, but they may not. The actual wheel of this car was and is money so anything around the game, the character and the fans themselves is subjective. That's the real sad part of video gaming industry, they forgot that what they do is art and we forgot how to appreciate the games. keep up the amazing filmmaking and animation, from a fellow graphic designer!

[@GoodBloodGames]

Thanks man.

[@klondike6440]

+Good Blood please answer me this honestly, did you actually send this letter / essay to Activision?

[@medaizeh2401]

how to trigger any crash bandicoot fan : say twinsanity is better than the original three even if its unfinished. But seriously twinsanity is a hidden gem on the ps2 , its so underrated. :^[

[@robanator64]

well i am a pretty big crash fan and i like twinsanity, probably more then the first game. so consider me not triggered.

[@DJGodaryD86]

I loved Twinsanity same as the originals including Crash Team Racing. The only bad Crash games were the last 2. They pretty much didn't knew what they want to be as a game. If they would say hey here is Crash Bandicoot's son, you play as him I would somehow understand the concept. Like this a CB try hard game couldn't care less. So yeah all compared to those 2 were good.

[@ChezTikkesi]

Can't forget about the music. Twinsanity had great music.

[@rappingbeaniedog347]

wait..wha??? Almost any Crash fan has claimed Twinsanity to be the best game of the franchise where the ps2 is concerned.

[@ChezTikkesi]

I like Wrath of Cortex and Twinsanity. Though, Wrath of Cortex felt more like a Crash game to be honest. Twinsanity had good humor and great controls though.

[@BIG_MUNKY]

You're a master of visual art, Javed, congratulations, you have a bright future ahead of you!

[@unofficialmeme5972]

A toast for the revival of Crash Bandicoot. May this series finally get back on it's feet and take on the new generation of video games. :)

[@foofal]

I’m sure that this video is played in the beginning of every new Crash Project. Beenox had it under their skin while remaking the CTR. They slayed it. I hope Activision dont drop the ball. Btw this video is amazing. I watch it at least once a year. Long Live The Bandicoot.

[@CoinOpTV]

Nice retrospective -- looking forward to playing with Crash in Skylanders Imaginators and also the remastered versions of the original trilogy!

[@ondrejmachovsky2654]

Now we know that first trilogy will be remastered that is coooool! But i would like to see also TwinSanity remastered

[@ondrejmachovsky2654]

mine too. i think it was even more fun than the first trilogy but it isnt from naughty dog so we wont see it

[@stealthmanguy]

Did you guys watch the video? Twinsanity OBV isn't as good because it scored a 60 and the first 3 scored 90s. Don't you understand that the game review hivemind determines if a game is ostensibly good or not? Get with the program. /s

[@ondrejmachovsky2654]

nobody gives a shit about score. fans likes twinsanity

[@cardenw]

Yeah if 1-3 remasters are done well I'd love Crash Team Racing and eventually Twinsanity remastered/Twinsanity 2, Twinsanity was a great game, it's just a huge shame that its release was rushed, leading to a lot of glitches and huge sections of the game REMOVED entirely.

[@gingertalkswrestling7173]

It will probably be crash bash with ctr first Then maybe wrath of cortex and twinsanitu

[@MesPaint]

Hey Javed! Thanks for making this video, very informative and entertaining!

[@KaiVArts]

Holy shit, this quality, jesus. KZbin ain't ready for this.

[@MattTheHuman9]

A lot of the things you said were spot on. Looking back on this after N Sane released they almost got that game perfect. They just needed to make character designs especially Crash's more sharp and use a better font , but those are nitpicky complaints and what's important is that it was probably one of the best remakes in gaming that revived the franchise.

[@TheDarkNeonHero]

One Year Later: Activision: Ok Here you go Good Blood. its What you asked for. *CRASH BANDICOOT N SANE TRILOGY*

[@ChrisLP25]

So what? That fucking shitty remake!!! Totally unplayable, full of bugs and glitches, stupid jumping mechanics and edge detection unsafety, worst UI and HUD designs, bad sound effects specially for Aku Aku because let's not even dare to compare the OST itself with Josh Mancell's masterpieces! The easy version of Crash 1 made for today's brainless kids, a weak videogaming generation, to be able to get a goddamn gem - which is comprehensive due to the new shitty mechanics or else it would indeed be completely impossible - but that's about it, Nitro-Fueled it's coming and it's gonna be even worse! Slow karts and lazy developed aspects that I could go on all day telling you about.

[@mr.master7007]

You're overreacting and exaggerating completely. Maybe tone down on the salt buddy before you start ranting about your opinions.

[@ChrisLP25]

@@mr.master7007 I could tell you the exact same or N-Sane thing!!!!

[@mr.master7007]

@@ChrisLP25 Care to elaborate how that applies to me? The " bounce off me and stick to you" response is pretty weak. Maybe try something else there champ.

[@randymurillo8866]

@@ChrisLP25 When the nostalgia blinds you...

[@MonkeyDPirateKing]

what do you think of the new crash game? personally I think that gameplay wise it was very good they did as better if not improved the original gameplay, overall design was good too they stuck to the original formula, graphics were okay... they could've showed us much much better detail and lighting to immerse ourselves in the world with what the ps4 can offer, naughty dog showed such attention to details that the world felt alive, the jungle, the mayan structure it felt real, lastly the music... it was not that good, in the ps1 games we had such beautiful melodies and creative design that fits the current level perfectly, when you're in the woods you can hear the didgeridoo or even an elephant cry from afar in the music, that added some much immersion that the little me back then believed that that world existed and again in the sewers the melody consists of striking pipes and you can hear water drops from afar such brilliance, sadly we lost that in the ps4 new game but still it was a very enjoyable game but it didn't have that old magic

[@appoxx]

fantastic work

[@MustacheMaster]

Coming back to this video after the nsane trilogy and crash 4, this truly feels like a love letter to the series.

[@Levan4KGaming]

Love the production quality of this video

[@Tubuxis]

This video was great, but that "essay" gimmick was so fucking pretentious.

[@Xmvtjets96X]

I liked it

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

And look at where Crash is now, he's back in the limelight!

[@Phrygisian]

Although I'm much younger than most PS1-era kids, Crash has been a huge part of my life. The first one was my introduction to games in general, and the PS1 was my only console till about 2007 or so. I would love to see it return. However, I must say that, even though I didn't really like any of the games post CTR, Twinsanity is one of my favorites in the series! Hopefully someone else here understands what I see in it. Fantastic video! Also, 2 is my favorite, what's yours?

[@Phrygisian]

And thanks for reuploading, now the video is perfect!

[@GoodBloodGames]

Thank you for your patience, man!

[@xXSilentAgent47Xx]

Blame PC Pleb Virgin No Life race, they're always blaming consoles. Because of them who are always blaming consoles, game industry has fallen apart and we'll never get these awesome games back. CB 2 and 3 the best 4 me. Spyro 1-YotD is also best.

[@relu419]

The problem of Twinsanity is about... insanity. Yes, Cortex beings a stupid guy. It's doesn't have good "balance point" in your insanity. PS: sorry my bad english.

[@APPLPENCILMAFIA]

I love all of the games, and couldn't really choose a favorite.

[@shoresy6927]

Your project is amazing.The time you spent working on your visuals helps put things in perspective.

[@ReedGustavsen]

Hey Javed! Incredible work and many thanks for the time and energy you put into making this film and sharing your experiences/insight. Crash was definitely my childhood game and you brought up such a fresh and fantastic perspective of the team behind it. Thank you Javed! Cheers

[@DrJoeystein]

Javed, your video is beautiful sharp insanity. PHENOMENAL video editing, graphic design, and writing throughout the whole thing. And I agree with everything you said as someone who was introduced to video games with the first Crash. I fell off the series after Twinsanity due to the direction it went in, and you perfectly put into words what those games were (as a whole) missing. It's interesting how a lot of your points could be applied to Insomiac's Spyro trilogy as well and how it fell victim to similar problems after being passed on to other developers that didn't understand what made Spyro "Spyro". Perhaps you could do a similar "Icon Decline" essay on that? ;) Other than that, I seriously commend the work you did in this video. Activision and Sony need to see this! By the way, at 7:45 I laughed out loud at the massive grin on your face. I know that exact feeling of triumph when a creator confirms your observations about something they made. It's the best. :P

[@___Artemis___]

I'll be honest, before this video, I'd never heard of Crash Bandicoot. I've never played any of these games though I think one of my brother's had a toy of Crash sitting in a Jeep-like car or something

[@EpicGameMusic]

OMG How amazing is this video!

[@CapitalFunkhouse]

IT'S OKAY I GUESS I'M NOT CRYING

[@oldirtybubba]

Crash 4 is here thanks for pleasing and keeping hopes high for the fans of this gem.

[@yukariis]

so well analyzed and edited. loved it. opened my mind to many things

[@trevinodude]

And now N Sane Trilogy is out. Welcome back Crash.

[@MrJuangore666]

Dear Activision: I love Crash, especially when that guy was on the roof. P.S. Do you know Mad Max?

[@LongNeckStyle]

This was an incredibly well done video. It was very interesting to see this breakdown of Crash Bandicoot. You usually don't think about just how much thought and care goes into things like this. Although, regarding the later Crash Bandicoot games, I would honestly say my favorite of the series is Crash Twinsanity. Yes, that's saying a lot to put it above the first 3 but it really feels like a great natural progression of the series to me while still being loyal to Naughty Dog's original idea for the character and the world's aesthetic. The soundtrack is simply amazing, world is fun to explore, and bosses have the charm of Naughty Dog's characters.

[@HeatyFrog]

I totally agree about Crash Twinsanity. It left behind the mad volatile atmosphere of the original games but moved onto something equally compelling and equally fitting for Crash. I thought the mutant games missed completely though. They weren't bad in their own right (MoM was maybe) but they just didn't carry over the right elements to work as Crash games.

[@aretaros]

I really like the format of this video. The way it was made just clicked with me so well, the visuals were beautiful and the well written monologue kept me interested. Job well done Javed, and keep up the good stuff.

[@diegoballesteros3275]

I'm working to be a filmmaker and i just have to say wow. The presentation and editing techniques in this video are amazing. This video has taught me a lot of new concepts and things that I might use for my future videos so thank you.

[@gorditorene]

There no longer declines. Crash is back in 2017 HD

[@ctrlz7582]

Rene Beiza It is just a remake, he will just be really back when a new game come out

[@Drilbit]

Crash needs a new game that surpasses the original since its still riding on the back of the original games. Hopefully the success of the trilogy tell activision that platformers are still alive and well.

[@sakarihaapala2200]

Now there is announcement on second fourth game. It looks good, I might give it a chance. I don't like the messy colors of it (introduced in trailer) but otherwise it is promising.

[@94frankiec]

Watching this in 2017 just days after the new Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy has come out which includes everything you said the originals had. It's beautiful, it's sharp and it's insanely fun but frustrating at the same time which is what you want in a good game. This remake really has brought Crash back to his original glory

[@playthemovie3382]

I hope crash comes back

[@refusingtoconform]

Before I state my obviously inferior opinion, I'd first like to say, brilliant video.I'm not sure on the size of your production team, but it's certainly an amazing work of passion and effort on you and everyone's part. Bravo and kudos, many times over. But I'd also like to establish my experience with Crash as a character and as a series. I love Crash. His spastic, yet lovable movement as his controlled chaos demeanor has always sparked my interest in him, despite my own personality being a foil to him in many ways. Quite reserved and a bit pessimistic, but it was always a delight to see and control such a bouncy and fantastically made character that was such a polar opposite, that I grew to love him in an instant.But despite this love, I was often too poor to afford shelling out money for all his games. Renting being my primary means to play his games, thus is why I've only played through his first and second game, started but never completed Mind over Mutant, and had multiple playthroughs of his racing spin-offs, specifically Tag Team Racing. But as I write this, I feel sleep gnawing at my psyche and thus my say what must be said, now and quickly.I love Crash Bandicoot. I've committed to Sony because of him. God of War and Uncharted confirmed my faith had been well placed. I'd love to him return, but once he does, return him to his former glory of the flagship series, but retain the mechanics of the Racing games. Nostalgia may blur my perception of them, but there's something quite unique about them that I'd be remissed to see fade into even more distant memories.If this letter or your video could reach the desk of Activision or the creator of Crash or the racing titles, let them know the fans care.He's a gaming icon that has been in remission for far too long, nearly retirement in my eyes, but I'm sure everyone is tired of the teasing and half-assed cameos. We want a solo romp of Crash taking on the world and maybe a niche racing portion guised as multiplayer, with its own unique customization of Bandicoot and vehicle of destruction, like a cartoony destruction derby, powered by fan imagination and friendly competition.Sorry for the lengthy read, but please, sincerely, consider this letter and maybe even this concept. We've lost too many icons as of late. Let Crash Bandicoot escape a similar fate and return as the awkward, but energetic face of a new generation of gamers. With much love and respect, Drew...

[@ItsRobinWhoTalks]

Now You See It sent me here and I couldn't be more thankful. Crash Bandicoot was the first 3D game I've ever played, I used to sleep over at my aunt's house from time to time and she had a playstation, so I was introduced to beautiful games like these. This essay was amazingly written and the video was perfectly executed to go along with it. Thank you. ♥

[@ShMartinJo]

Don’t get me wrong peeps. I’m glad Crash 4 is happening. I understand change is necessary to move forward. I heard the reasoning behind this. But I still think his current redesign is basically undoing the point this video made, which lead to the N Sane Trilogy / Nitro-Fueled character designs we had. I don’t expect Crash to look 100% the same going forward, as the same can be said about Character designs in any series in general. But his Crash 4 makeover is just too different. Please don’t be toxic with me. I have no intentions to be toxic with those who loves it.

[@StanleyButton]

Came here from NowYouSeeIt. Damn! This is such a great video!

[@csdf-tv1017]

that profile pic tho< hahahaha

[@AmieWaters]

Yes yes yes yes yes.

[@quellzai2293]

Very well done and beautifully composed... all of the hard work you put into this is immediately evident, this is the first video of yours that I have watched, but I am inclined to watch many more... keep up the good work!

[@KidHellacious]

Thank you for this. The whole vibe of the video was very emotionally fitting. I grew up obsessing over crash. After watching, I applied the information to how it effected me as a child in my development and noticed that it probably had a big impact. In my personality, the art I'm drawn to, and the music I listen to. All beautiful, sharp, and insane. Thanks.