New Crash Bandicoot Level: Future Tense (Both Gems, No Damage)

This is my playthrough of the new Crash Bandicoot level. I get both gems without taking damage, but I have all the power ups and that makes it a bit easier. This is a really nice level with some great and clever challenges, and I had a lot of fun playing it. Please let there be a new Crash game in the near future!
Next, I'll have to get the platinum relic and then I'll do a no power ups run where I also avoid getting invincible. You can't get both gems without the bazooka, though.

[@icyfireball100]

For a new level, it's super long and very creative! Props given.

[@rdu239]

icyfireball100 It is long, but fun, creative and challenging

[@justindza]

Why didn't they make more new, challenging levels?

[@justindza]

@@icyfireball100 yes I completely agree this level looks challenging. I'm just wondering why they didn't make more new levels. It would make me buy it

[@tierradedragones2010]

Yes, it is more challenging than the other levels, but it is quite tiresome. Still, I found it easier than the other extra level in N'sane trilogy, the Stormy Ascend.... That was a Nightmare!!!!

[@justanormalguyontheinterne7630]

@@rdu239 In my opinion it's not that bad, not the easiest level sure but I've played harder

[@farhanmarco7827]

This level is jaw-dropping. Instantly becomes one of the best levels in the trilogy.

[@farhanmarco7827]

I died more than 10 times on my first attempt. Died four times on my second. Maybe, I will try until I finally can go without dying.

[@priestchase9341]

@@farhanmarco7827 Yeah... getting to the death route has become hell for me cause ya have to make it there without a single death against what feels like Grandmaster Galaxy's perfect run all over again!

[@RE5MGS4fans]

The remake trilogy released in 2017 = like my childhood revived This incredible new level released in 2018 = like my childhood getting extended a little bit ;o(

[@BigKlingy]

Love the use of reflections here. I don't think that was ever done in the original levels. Also, the split paths are a cool idea. Crash 1 had a few of those but not like this. (Except maybe in Cortex Power)

[@SiczakHT]

what do you mean with "split paths"?

[@BigKlingy]

Like at 1:40, where you can go forward for the main level, or up for an alternate path with more boxes and a death route.

[@8uyy0u]

The split path is a secret one if you manage to hit ! box in 0:55

[@0pensourcegamer]

The reflections did exist in the original: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2qmdKZ_dst-bpI The side view part of the level starts at around 1:48

[@Killersnake432]

@Dave Flynn He means the way it was used in this level to see the rocket firing robots.

[@CrashFan95]

I tried it myself. Damn, what a level.

[@PolarisCastillo]

DUDE I love all ur crazy Crash speed runs especially on Crash 2

[@Crushbra]

Just when you think it's over. ....it keeps going . I'm feeling accomplished

[@Zach-bo8bz]

I can’t seem to find all the crates to unlock the crates gem. Where are those final crates? I always get up to either 130 or 137 but we need 145 crates to unlock the gem. So where are those missing crates?

[@notacouchpotato4372]

You make this look easy. Props to Activision for making this free and clever level.

[@cw270693]

Although it was somewhat difficult at times when playing this level I didn't care because the creativity was top notch. It's so much more rewarding when you complete a level of such extreme difficulty, it's the challenge we live for as players. Hopefully more to come in the future.

[@zetton1374]

Holy shit this is the greatest crash level I have ever played, they incorporate so many new challenges, ones I never thought I would see in a crash game, the hidden routes, the tricky platforming, the neat little touches like the reflections. I'm praying we get a true sequel to the original trio made by vicarious visions because God damn, it's the first time in a long time a platformer has impressed me like Super Mario World for SNES or crash bandicoot 2. Seriously when I jumped up on the roof of the elevator to find the exclamation point box I was already in love, really embracing the Crash 1 stylr

[@Halogenvsrg]

This level is absolutely glorious, holy hell. So many intricacies made me laugh out loud and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this.

[@RE5MGS4fans]

No offense but after watching this, future frenzy and gone tomorrow seem to be joke to me now, even the areas outside the death route in this level are comparably challenging to the death route/green gem path in the other 2 levels, vicarious visions sure knows how to make crash levels, such clever arrangements of so many features in the future setting #adore

[@Logan912]

It was intentionally designed to be much harder than those levels, but VV did some clever things with it. It wouldn't be out-of-place if it was put in a warp room with Stormy Ascent, and I love that. I wish they would do a new level for Crash 2, but I wouldn't get my hopes up. A new Crash game going forward from this style (and essentially doing away with everything from WoC onward) would be great from VV.

[@beinyourguard]

TRUE. Activision NEEDS to make a new game.

[@fridaynightnicktoons6885]

RE5MGS4fans too bad the game is buggy as hell. Nobody tested the damn thing. Sometimes I click to jump,and it doesn't jump and I die because of bad orgrming or glitchy hitboxes.

[@djmeagaaim17]

RE5MGS4fans I never thought those levels were difficult to began with

[@huskiesghost]

Looks like you got a broken disc, Bob.

[@LittleBigPlanetian]

This level is REALLY impressive. Alot of parts are simply genius. I legit said "Vicarious, you crazy bastards" once I got to the death route Oh yeah and then proceeded to scream "DAMN YOU VICARIOUS VISIONS" for making me go through the hell that was the Death Route. I spent about 20-ish lives and a whole hour in it

[@davidedmond9226]

DeAtH RoUtE?

[@priestchase9341]

Same here man! I'm still needing to get the crate gem if ya know what I mean by that... so far, I'm struggling like CRAZY...!

[@kennyalwaysdies1]

I kept hitting the spinning box whenever it got to the extra life. Ain't no way I'm getting game over this time.

[@jordanwennberg4285]

YOU DEFINITELY have to play it smart for sure.

[@selder_7]

the pipe being the transition from 3D to 2D is so much better than waiting around on that platform

[@zeroireland]

Garland you truly are one of the greats. That was incredible. Excellent job as always.

[@Brendan-Fraser]

Can’t believe this is free considering this is Activision but whatever I’ll take it

[@BillyBob_McSanchez]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Stormy Ascent was free, but for a limited time offer.

[@stickyle]

it stopped being free the day i went to get it, and now those 2 trophies are the only 2 from the trilogy i don't have

[@mimi013]

stickyle Wow you really have good luck

[@PolarPhantom]

i bet Vicarious pushed for it.

[@MysticalHeartless]

@@stickyle it's free right now

[@maximekerlo5104]

Wow, that looks pretty challenging actually! if Vicarious Visions can make more levels like this, they could make another very succesful Crash game!

[@therunawaykid6523]

Maxime KERLO oh they will next year...

[@dragonloli7938]

Source ? EDIT Never mind,. I hope It's their answer to the developer of Crash Twinsanity.:

[@livingghost5930]

The Runaway Kid from what i know they Will first make crash team racing

[@crashfan9997]

Uh oh.

[@floyd844]

The powerups certainly "ease" this level at some point but this is BY FAR the hardest level ever of CB3 now. But damn, I LOVED the creativity they had put here, I wonder if they'll try a new Crash game. They clearly have the potential for it =P

[@therunawaykid6523]

Floyd they do plan to in 2019 and have a five year plan to release crash games

[@nickp3949]

What do you mean by "5 year plan"? Like they want to release a new Crash game every year for 5 years or they want to release a new Crash game every 5 years?

[@therunawaykid6523]

Nick P I assume by five year plan they mean they plan to release crash games for at least 5 years straight which sounds amazing, just have to see what happens

[@TimoKanal]

The Runaway Kid Where did you get that info?

[@therunawaykid6523]

Various sites and videos have said about this, we will have to wait and see

[@MachoMoustachio]

The series is in good hands.

[@dj-r0ca485]

Bet

[@theindianacrew3811]

This aged horribly lmao

[@dj-r0ca485]

@@theindianacrew3811 agreed

[@Oldboy2305]

@@theindianacrew3811 why???

[@4izm0v]

Vicarious Visions should have developed Crash 4

[@heythereitsRBK2]

This is a really good take on the futuristic theme of the old Crash Warped game. I love it!

[@PianoScoreVids]

I wouldnt even have noticed that, thanks for this upload! Just tried it, makes huge fun to play!

[@nukajack5056]

I was waiting for a perfect run of this level! Keep it up!

[@dexm795]

This level is pretty much a culmination of all previous Crash into one. Thanks for all your vids!

[@Sebulba2000]

0:53, this is why you probably came here

[@turboshazed7370]

YUP. Thanks bro

[@PipeGuy64Bit]

I'm glad Vicarious Vision got bought out by Blizzard. They deserve it for that shit

[@Sebulba2000]

@@PipeGuy64Bit T4B made an even bigger bullshit with Crash 4 forcing to play every level 12+ times

[@nedalomar4216]

@@PipeGuy64Bit you are a disrespectful piece of shit

@@nedalomar4216 PogChamp ig?

[@CandyRufusVlog]

wow i was VERY sceptical of this at first but looking at it now this is really original and seems fun. good job VV

[@trikitrikitriki]

I love the use of the bazooka. It always felt out of place in the game, like an afterthought. I love all the ways it was used in the level. Really felt like obstacles you needed the bazooka to solve

[@gtpanoz]

As always, another fantastic playthrough by Garland. Given how well throughout and challenging the Brio stage from Stormy Ascent and now with Future Tense have given me high hopes that Vicarious Visions can make a new Crash game that can stand alongside the Naughty Dog trilogy.

[@lesbidulesdoldi]

But... but... this level is REALLY cool! I always thought Crash 3 was too easy compared to the previous ones... this is the kind of level I want to see more!

[@yegi6207]

Damn dude, you're on another level

[@BLUMISTY]

Future tense looks GOOD! Great job on completing the level without dying! 👏👏👏

[@thewayfarer8849]

Nice little tricks, I always forget the bazooka as I played 2 more than 3 and you get it so late, nice to see how it shakes up the gameplay

[@Lee-cn7yp]

You make it look so easy! I'd have smashed my controller by now! Also an all new Crash game would be excellent made by Vicarious Visions.

[@YouthPastorAndrew]

Thanks to this video I’ve finally, finally!! Beaten this level and collected everything in the game. Thank you so much.

[@bentleedaboss2177]

How do u get the laser bazooka gun??? and what buttons do u push ??? Plz help

[@keolagaming3125]

These frickin' cheeky bastards hiding the boxes in the most obscure places lol. This video helped a lot! Thanks.

[@Benzo97]

This level is absolutely genius. I like how it is chalenging, yet it it completely fair and not just about trial and error like in some other hard platformers like super meat boy. I still liked that game though. I remember it taking me 2 hours just to unlock "The Kid" on that game.

[@wilasauraus907]

Vicarious Visions has proven themselves as capable of making some really cool and unique Crash levels. Really hope they get to make a brand new Crash game (after a CTR remaster, of course. :P). Amazing run of this level!

[@mayday-tz4dv]

would rather have a new game after 10 years than another remastering.

[@ultrixsoma2736]

I haven't seen such good level design in a while. It's pretty good.

[@headegg290]

This level is very creative!

[@TayobkTailz]

WOW! a new level!! and it looks pretty damn good!!! That death route tho...jeeez.

[@iHamsterGears]

Little embarrassed I had to look this up but holy moly I would have never found that ! box by getting on top of the elevator that’s so messed up. Also managed to snag the shooting Fake Crash achievement on the is level so a double thank you from me! Funny how he wasn’t there in your video. I guess it’s random after so many %

[@ShaneDawg85]

I downloaded it last night and managed to beat and obtain both gems. It's a pretty challenging level, but it's a fun kind of challenge. I died a lot, but you more than make up for the lives lost and nothing feels cheap or unreasonable. Oddly enough I actually struggled the most with the bonus level trying to figure out the timing of the TNT and the exclamation boxes. If you want a fun challenging level, give this one a go. You will more than likely die, but even all the deaths didn't compare to Stormy Ascent. That level literally broke me.

[@ThePharphis]

looks very fun!b Looking forward to the platinum run

[@MariktheGunslinger]

If _It's About Time_ has levels even half this good, it'll be a great time.

[@jarekgunther]

_"Please let there be a new Crash game in the near future!"_ Vicarious Visions: Oh, Mr. Garlaaaaanddddd... 😏

[@Lordran__]

Mark my words: The new Crash will be the best one yet. 🤓

[@RaxusPrime29]

This level is impossible without the wumpa bazooka. Great original and love the music

[@tarrencraig4679]

Crash: Alright Mario! Now its your turn! Easy right? Mario: Mama Mia!!!

[@MCFPapa]

If only we'd get another level with Pura in future DLC or a new Crash game

[@Logan912]

If NST ever gets another DLC (don't hold your breath, btw) then it should be and would likely be for Crash 2. If that's the case, I would personally like it to be a ruins level maybe set during a sunrise like the old concept art.

[@BillyBob_McSanchez]

@MCFPapa The next Crash game should be free roaming / open world. I loved the exploration aspect of Twinsanity and Tag Team Racing. It would be nice to see another free roaming Crash game.

[@mmh5419]

Crypto I think that what really make grat these games are the sonic/mario platform levels and that's why I think crash of titans is worse. They made a crash game that look like a spongebob game that are a great land full with nothing and crash' movement were slow and dumb. The first 3 games are great because they are fast thinking and mobile. They also reward you with relics (important things if you want a platinum thropy)

[@jsgnextortex]

I disagree, I think Crash should stick to corridor-style platforming...it's what makes him unique.

[@BillyBob_McSanchez]

@M MH I didn't say anything about Crash of the Titans. So why bring that game up?

[@alexalam8364]

Thanks for the video. I had troubles getting boxes from the bonus level underneath the metal. I kept shooting the tnt box rather than letting it go on countdown only to discover you can go underneath. I also had troubles getting the offscreen box. I could see it on the mirror but it didn't occur to me that the spawning spiky traps were there to help you out 😆

[@attarhakeemaa]

This does showcase that Vicarious’s could make unique and clever levels when they attempt to. As of right now I wouldn’t mind if they took control on a new Crash franchise .

[@ZexionZeroThe2nd]

I hope they make a level for Crash 2, That's my favorite out of the 3

[@BlueEyesWhiteDragonite]

To anyone that doesn't know, shoot one of the scientists flying around in the background during any of the 3D parts of the level and you get a trophy for it.

[@solvesoul727]

ahhhh I knew it!! I was trying to get them with this though but it’s challenging

[@xXmartinoliXx]

The level is awesome, gets me hyped af for a new game

[@wendyhotchkiss7772]

Seeing this spectacular level played so flawlessly really makes me wish it was also in the original Warped 🧐 When I was a little girl, I really loved that game ❤️ but found it super easy compared to 1 and 2 before it 😓 This level would have been both frustrating and satisfying to do 🤓 Seeing everything come together so seamlessly when getting the gems really reminded me of 2, my all time fav Crash game 😍

[@michaelalameda2002]

In my opinion, that should've been where the Orange Gem make its return. Its role? Send you back to where you found a death route platform instead of completing the level in that route. No wonder it was erroneously included with the remaining 42 gems for a giant laser.

[@tsubasateacher]

Whoa, that CB: Warped theme song! so nostalgic, im gonna buy this

[@cangri1788]

You truly are the greatest. Btw so many missable boxes for us noobs that I had to watch your video to know where they were. 😂

[@youngfreakrb4825]

I hope it be a CTR online next year plzzzz plus sooooo many ppl will love that they even talking about it to 😊😊😊

[@askask7468]

You are a God! You make this hard level look easy.

[@thegamingreaper0288]

They really need to add more DLC levels going forward because this level is really good!

[@mac_c]

Now this is what you call a LEVEL

[@Gessle3]

THX 4 Da Guide Mate! Both Gem’s In 1 Run! :)

[@soneill100]

Thanks heaps for that mate just finished the level with the 2 gems. Now for the time relic yay! lol.

[@kaitlynkeating5125]

I’ve watched this so many times I’ve convinced myself I can do it

[@Duskool]

So they turned a Waterfall themed level, into a future themed level. No complaints here.

[@nunzinho91]

Wow this level is so amazing :O

[@jamessultan2252]

Hard but fun level. After Stormy Ascent, which was like a 15/10 in difficulty, this is like an 8. A fun 8.

[@leemarson7350]

I got them lol but not as easy as you just showed us. Thanks for the video.

[@francissantiago1410]

Nice gameplay, this more fun than megaman

[@graduator14]

I see VV has been watching the Crash Bandicoot level mod videos! :D

[@EvilGod50]

Dang i loved what they did with this level, lots of really nice challenges and that death route was very "death route" worthy, not only do u gotta take an off-path to get to the platform the route itself is pretty tricky i can see getting the platinum and no-powerups would be very hard on this I just recently bought crash again on PC, and im really hoping they will release some form of level editor (or modders might make one) so we can make our own crash levels, even if its just box/enemy replacing i would be happy with that

[@imwatching2534]

EvilGod50 they should update the game with a new level maker feature where you can make your own levels or play levels made by other people playing this game

[@PixTron515]

Oh shit it IS the unused waterfall level. The way they took so much advantage with the use of reflections, jumppads and the womp bazooka are absolutely genius here.

[@misterneckbreaker88]

this level looks beautiful on ps4, have a look at nintendo switch version it doesnt have the mirrored reflection so you cant see the robot shooting and it looks muddy washed out. also the d pad on pro controller is grrr annoying. managed to scrape the blue relic here.

[@matheussousa8679]

you’re absolutely an amazing player doing this level without dying.... it’s so difficult 😰😰

[@DiegoEduardoEP]

With power-ups, even my grandpa pass this level with one life. I want a video without power-ups

[@That1Football]

Thumbs up from me. Thank you for making this! Very difficult level I must say 😂

[@niaer4632]

thank you so much, this stage was so painful

[@nashthrashington9749]

My ideal Crash game would be something with the humour and creativity of Twinsanity, but with the gameplay like this level.

[@msminmichigan]

Man this guy really loves using the slide jump.

[@xdz5179]

Jeez... even the 2D side-scrolling parts feel 3D! Now that is impressive. This level is hard! What is this level called again? ‘Future Ascent’ or... ‘Stormy Tense’? Oh yes, I remember! ‘Cold hard future ascent’... that’s it. Edit: I’m not slagging off the original PS1 trilogy because it was great for it’s time. But here, it’s like Vicarious Visions were like... “Let’s show them that we can faithfully recreate the basic functions from the original trilogy. And then, let’s show them in just ONE level what we are really capable of making.”

[@SpaceAngelMewtwo]

Currently trying for the platinum relic on this level. I've got the gold so far on a time very close to platinum. There are definitely a few spots where it is hard to not get hurt and lose Aku Aku without slowing down, and wherever you see three Aku Aku crates in a single relic challenge, you will need invincibility to get the best time. Also huh... Reading the comments, I feel like the only person who had no problems with the death route lol. But then, I've been playing Crash for 19 years now, and I got all the platinum relics in Crash 3 before even attempting this level. After I get the relic here and can say I completed the game with all gems and platinum relics, again, then it's time to attempt the Crash 1 and 2 relics. Joy for all considering those games are not meant to be rushed, but hey, I already got all the platinum relics in Crash 3 (legitimately by the way, there are some leaderboard scores on the PC version I've seen that are very obviously hacked like 13 milliseconds on the first level of Crash 1) and I am dead set on getting the platinum on this level too, so clearly I enjoy pain.

[@dblucy]

I hope they just come up with an expansion pack of like whole new levels all for the Crash trilogy!

[@ryantapley6844]

Awesome job!

[@20puskinas1992]

Crash 4 quantum maske we fantastic addition, but i imagine it would have been even better with bazooka and hurricane spin and running shoes.

[@ALLEN-o7d]

Yup 👍🏼

[@ethanperkins1261]

I’ve got to the end twice and both times I’ve forgotten some crates, the 1st one I was only missing one and I found it with the video, second time I was missing 36… makes so much sense

[@Zo-Bro01]

this was the most satisfying thing to watch 😂😂

Thanks Garland !!!

[@SoulSolDieR7]

Despite of being a remake, the Vicarios Visions levels are incredible, they show us that if they want, they could create a new Crash game by themselves

[@Goldberg1337]

Holy crap, nicely played!

[@dimitrialbert3371]

At 2:11 when I play this flying plate is invisible, somebody knows why ?

[@Hwatty1989]

You make this look easy!

[@Mellogangster]

Now THAT'S how you make a new level! And how you play it, too...

[@Opre010]

Did you notice that the 1.06 patch got down the number of fruits droppoed from the boxes? Before it, the game already have less fruits dropped compare to the original PS1 trilogy.

[@BrickbyBrick_Productions]

Letting you know a new Crash Bandicoot game is announced for 2019!

[@therunawaykid6523]

Elijah Reid indeed it is, can't wait to see what it will be!

[@SFGMegaJD16]

CTR :3

[@BalboaGoku]

@@SFGMegaJD16 Yay!

[@nickp3949]

What they should do if VV makes a new Crash game 50 levels 10 Warp Rooms 10 Bosses (one for each Warp Room: Papu Papu, Ripper Roo, Tiny, Dingodile, Pinstripe, N Gin, Cortex, and three new original bosses in there somewhere Each Warp Room should actually increase the overall difficulty of the game, not like Crash 2 and 3 where the games never really got that hard A secret Warp Room with 5 super hard levels, like incredibly hard, and a boss rush at the end where you fight every boss in the game back to back with only one life and a fully upgraded mask A new item to collect in each level, gotten by simply beating the level without dying Hidden collectables in each level, like you have to find 5 tokens or something (like Super Mario World) Gems and Relics return No powerups as they make the games too easy New original level themes and creative new traps Bosses should be a little more complex than "spin him three times when he's done attacking". Maybe bosses can have multiple forms, or make their openings not as obvious so you have to think outside the box a little, like Ripper Roo in Crash 1 That would be the perfect Crash game imo. Is it too much? Remember games today are 60 bucks and have a ton of content. I don't think this would be too much at all. It would be a lot more than the original games, but still small compared to most games today.

[@therunawaykid6523]

Nick P I like the sound of that, I guess we will have to see what the game they're release in 2019 is

[@KingBee7]

The three other bosses could be the Komodo Brothers, Brio and N. Tropy

[@Action-Hero]

You wanna know the definition of insanity? Getting through this entire level the realizing you didn’t break those 8 fucking boxes at the beginning.

[@KarateGirl999]

Here I am speaking from the future, Crash 4 is just around the corner! We got our wish!

[@grayfox4819]

This level as well as the bonus round of Stormy Ascent are the concrete evidences that Vicarious Vision could make a brand new good Crash game.

[@mjc0961]

Stormy Ascent was made by Naughty Dog, not Vicarious Visions. It's a cut level from the original Crash Bandicoot for PS1, but you can still access it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2exiKR-pZqYnrM

[@badrakhrif1519]

Hope crash 2 DLC in the future

[@nifinland]

That better be one of those ruin levels because I see a lotta wasted potential in those levels. Mainly with the rotating platforms, swinging pillars and gorillas weren't fully utilized in those levels. Ok, Ruination did use those rotating platforms in clever fashion with those possums and Nitro Detonator Crate on the middle of the platforms, but I have a feeling that trick could be done better. I dunno how.

[@stuff5499]

I really hope it will be snow or factory with elements from scrapped cliff level I mean, cliff level was meant to play like 2D game so snow or factory themes fit perfectly

[@megative-music]

Vicarious Visions' did a good job designing their own level. Although 0:52 felt rather cheap than being innovative. Still, what a good level design.

[@IISourAyyII]

everything was nearly perfect here, besides those 3 TNT crates you didn't use the rocket on which bothered my OCD lol

[@qb3334]

at 5'24, this pattern reminds me some levels from Crash XS and N-Tranced, on GBA, both developped by Vicarious Visions too. So, it's not really surprising, but fun to remark.

[@MinusTheRogue]

Quite tricky bonus level, it's all about speed and precision.