Hours of play: 80+ hours (including platinum trophy)
Those who loved Crash Bandicoot will definitely love the new chapter of the series.
Beautiful graphics, stunning landscapes, and fantastic animations.
The main addition to this title is the four masks. Each mask gives you something different in gameplay. And it's not just Crash and Coco!!!! You will see additional characters that you knew from the previous Crash games!
Speaking of gameplay, I have to say the following. The game responds very quickly to your commands, and any mistakes you make will always be your fault and not the game's. Additionally, the transitions between 2D and 3D cameras and the inverted levels are done so smoothly without tiring the player.
Get ready to die many times.
The game is incredibly difficult, more than I expected. It's a barbaric "Dark Souls" platforming game. At the beginning, it starts somewhat smoothly (you'll die 10 times), but in the end, it will crush you (20+ deaths). Fortunately, the game gives you the option to play in either retro mode (classic Crash where if you lose all your lives, you start from the beginning) or modern mode (infinite lives). Personally, it didn't bother me, but the challenge was huge, especially for the 106%. From completing the time trials to finishing the levels, breaking all the boxes WITHOUT dying. IF IT'S POSSIBLE. Additionally, when you're high up, there's a little target that tells you exactly where you're going to fall. Sometimes it doesn't work correctly, but you'll get used to it.
Finally, I can't fail to mention the soundtrack. Crash Bandicoot is known for its beautiful music. Here, they have surpassed themselves.
Another flaw I can mention is the gameplay of Cortex. Yes, it's very interesting and completely different from the other characters, but come on, the hitbox of the laser and the poor handling, where he can't aim well in certain areas, make you hate the character even more. Most of my deaths were probably with Cortex. You may not realize it at first, but when you go for 100% completion of the level, then you'll realize that something is wrong.
EXCELLENT TITLE
I consider 40+ euros to be a lot for this particular title, especially for someone who will only go for the completion of the main story (5-8 hours).
P.S. If you have a short temper, it's better to avoid Crash 4. For the sake of your health and your controller, stay away <3