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

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

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

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!

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.

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*

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Roger Craig Smith is the perfect person to do disclaimers

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

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.

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.

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

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 ^-^

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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? 👀

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

The comeback we've all been waiting for .

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

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. ;)

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)

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.

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

Best birthday present ever

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?

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

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

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

I was a huge Crash fan as a kid, and decided to pick this game up out of nostalgia. No regrets. It's the best Crash for me ever. The areas, the visuals, the character designs were all on point. And the story was also great, yet very funny. I knew the humour of Crash games, yet I never expected to laugh as often as I did on It's About time's cutscenes. I also loved that every level was different. Even the same concepts (like the jurassic levels) had enough difference to easily distinguish them, so they all feel very unique - and not just the gameplay, but also the lighting and mood. I love how they made Dingodile an actual character. He was just one of Cortex's many henchmen before, but his subplot of retiring and opening his diner was hilarious. The new characters really spice things up - their gameplay is different and refreshing, but not straying too far away from the classic Crash formula (I really like, for instance, how Cortex's ray gun is also more of a platforming tool than an actual weapon). I like how they brought back Tawna, and made her an actual badass instead of the damsel in distress. I loved Cortex's entire storyline - he was probably my favourite Crash character ever, and Crash 4 didn't change that. I also love the character designs and animations. It never felt as alive before as here. It's goofy, cartoony with lots of squash-and-stretch and very expressive facial movements. While I liked the look of the N-sane version ( especially the levels), most characters looked like they're dead inside. Especially Coco, Dingodile, Polar and Pura - they looked like some weird taxidermy got in their way, and their lifeless bodies got reanimated in some sick scientific experiments. Crash 4 nails the looks - more so since the original designers at Naughty Dog took inspiration from cartoons like Loony Tunes. What I really dislike though - and I mean really - is the triple spin ability. Time trials have always been difficult with the speed boots, and now you do the same, on much complex levels, while you constantly have to spam spin at the right time, risking to blow yourself up in any minute. Speed boots were simple but reliable. Othervise, this game is gold. Looking forward to Crash 5!

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.

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”

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

17:06 you dont need the wumpa gems

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

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!

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

This man needs more subscribers he’s too good

Cool

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.

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

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.

New video hype!

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

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?

18:18 It's Deep from Brazil man!

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

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.

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

Woah!!!!

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.

I still want to play this game.

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.

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.👍

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

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

22:14 woah. Just woah.

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.

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!!

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.

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

CRASH 4 IS COMING FOR THE SWITCH?! WHOOO-

Now we wait for Spyro 4.

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

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