(Played as part of the Crash Bandicoot N'Sane trilogy)
I know I technically didn't play the original game, but I want to put my review for each game separately so here we go.
Holy fucking shit this game is hard af. This is actually the first time I struggle so much with a platformer since way back in the day. Missing the jump by a tiny bit and into the pit you go.
I do love a bit of challenge when it comes to a video game, but this game is pushing the boundaries a little too much. I still was able to finish the game but getting there was a journey filled with frustration. There was actually a period when I completely stopped playing for a bit as I got so annoyed at keep dying over and over.
The core gameplay, however, was also fun because of how challenging it was. Because each level is so hard, overcoming them actually feels like you have achieved something significant. Game developers really should start to add more challenges to games, but maybe not as drastic as this one.
Getting all the gems and boxes will likely require multiple playthroughs, unless you know exactly what you are doing going in. It is, however, a fun challenge that one should undertake if they feel like doing it.
Overall, I still really love the game and am glad that I get to experience it in remastered form even though I never had a PS1.
I know I technically didn't play the original game, but I want to put my review for each game separately so here we go.
Holy fucking shit this game is hard af. This is actually the first time I struggle so much with a platformer since way back in the day. Missing the jump by a tiny bit and into the pit you go.
I do love a bit of challenge when it comes to a video game, but this game is pushing the boundaries a little too much. I still was able to finish the game but getting there was a journey filled with frustration. There was actually a period when I completely stopped playing for a bit as I got so annoyed at keep dying over and over.
The core gameplay, however, was also fun because of how challenging it was. Because each level is so hard, overcoming them actually feels like you have achieved something significant. Game developers really should start to add more challenges to games, but maybe not as drastic as this one.
Getting all the gems and boxes will likely require multiple playthroughs, unless you know exactly what you are doing going in. It is, however, a fun challenge that one should undertake if they feel like doing it.
Overall, I still really love the game and am glad that I get to experience it in remastered form even though I never had a PS1.