Two sequels and a kart racerĬrash 2 aimed to increase polygon counts for better character models while improving animation and environments. At the time it was cutting edge stuff – see Ars Technica’s recounting of how Naughty Dog “hacked” the PlayStation to get it up to speed – and Crash Bandicoot effortlessly cemented itself as PlayStation royalty. Neo Cortex.Ĭrash Bandicoot was all about it tight platforming mechanics and gameplay variation, the level designs branching into 3D to visually stimulate players and stand out from the competition. Featuring 26 levels, Crash conquers island trials to rescue his girlfriend Tawna with powers gained through the sinister experiments of his arch nemesis, Dr. November 8th 1996 finally saw the release of Crash Bandicoot in EU territories. A marketing campaign then followed, showcasing the Crash’s very 90s attitude which included an ad with our hero heckling Nintendo with a megaphone outside their US headquarters. Crash Bandicoot would later debut at E3 1996, showing off the unique blend of 3D and 2D platforming. The original PlayStation console gave Naughty Dog the processing power to deliver a platformer with a camera set behind the protagonist. Universal Interactive signed an exclusivity deal with Sony Computer Entertainment as development for Crash Bandicoot ramped up.
In an alternate universe, Naughty Dog may have stuck with their original protagonist, Willy the Wombat. As this character would be spinning and smashing their way from level to level, he was soon given the moniker “Crash” and the rest is history. Inspired by the outback wildlife of Australia, they would settle on a bandicoot of all creatures. Jason and Andy wanted to create a mascot for their next project. Naughty Dog’s first game, a 3DO fighter titled ‘Way of the Warrior’ released in 1994 with Universal Interactive signing the fledgling studio up to a three game deal, noting the their future potential. Naturally, Jason Rubin and Andy Gavin founding Naughty Dog in 1986 is the best place to start. But how did a genetically-modified Bandicoot in jeans become a household name?įrom Crash’s debut and fall from glory to one of gaming’s most successful resurrections, let’s take a closer look at this beloved series’ timeline. Crash Bandicoot is by far one of the most memorable video game franchises from the 90s – a system seller that gave Sony one of their first ever PlayStation mascots.
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