Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Released Nov 6, 1997

By: Naughty Dog, Sony Computer Entertainment, Universal Interactive Studios

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the second game in the Crash Bandicoot series, and the sequel to the original game. The gameplay is largely similar to that of the original, as players make their way through a limited environment whilst breaking crates that contains bonuses. The goal of the game is to gather 25 crystals for Crash's nemesis, Doctor Neo Cortex. The crystals are scattered between 25 different levels accessible via Warp Rooms, which are hub areas of the game. A level is cleared by collecting its respective crystal and reaching the end of its path, which returns Crash to the Warp Room.

Genres: Adventure Platform
Platforms: Android PlayStation PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable
Themes: Action Comedy Fantasy Science fiction
Franchises: Crash Bandicoot
Collections: Crash Bandicoot
Game modes: Single player
Perspectives: Third person
Keywords: animal antagonist anthropomorphism backwards compatibility bandicoot bees bonus stage boss fight cameo appearance collectibles death digital distribution doctor fake game over screen fan translation - portuguese fandub - brazilian portuguese flight greatest hits ice stage instant kill level selection mad scientist male protagonist mascot moving platforms multiple endings over 100% completion playstation network playstation plus playstation tv support playstation underground polygonal 3d promo vhs protagonist's name in the title psone classics real-time combat running towards the screen sequel silent protagonist single-player only snow speedrun teleportation titular antagonist treasure chest trilogy violent plants voice acting working for the enemy
Languages: English · Audio, Interface, Subtitles French · Interface, Subtitles German · Interface, Subtitles Italian · Subtitles, Interface Japanese · Interface, Subtitles, Audio Spanish (Spain) · Subtitles, Interface
Age ratings: ACB G CERO A ESRB E PEGI 3 USK 6

Complete release history (12)

PlayStation · Nov 6, 1997
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PlayStation · Dec 5, 1997
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PlayStation · Dec 18, 1997
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PlayStation · Feb 5, 1999
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PlayStation · Feb 5, 1999
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PlayStation 3 · Jul 20, 2007
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PlayStation Portable · Jul 20, 2007
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PlayStation 3 · Aug 30, 2007
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PlayStation Portable · Aug 30, 2007
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PlayStation 3 · Jan 10, 2008
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PlayStation Portable · Jan 10, 2008
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Android · Apr 1, 2011
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