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[bananafactory]

If they do bring Crash back they need to completely overhaul what the game is

I loved the games back then but people are right when they say that type of release will crash and burn in 2016

Use the character and nostalgia as a selling point for a reimagined platformer

 

[AniHawk]

if activision is doing it, have the skylanders team make the game. maybe call it crashlanders and have it exclusive to ps4. failing that, grab media.molecule and make them do a crash platformer. they can pull off 2d and 3d platforming better than any sony studio.

or hell, ask wayforward to do it. wayforward's got some history with old ips and some talented folks.

 

[Trago]

Whatever happens, they better not use the modern design, classic Crash design or bust!

 

[Kinsei]

If they do bring Crash back they need to completely overhaul what the game is

I loved the games back then but people are right when they say that type of release will crash and burn in 2016

Use the character and nostalgia as a selling point for a reimagined platformer

That would suck. I want a Crash game like the old ones.

 

[Onaco]

Please tell me which games currently in the market are like Crash and how their sales are, because I don't see this call four major changes when there's no other game on the market that plays like Crash completely.

 

[bananafactory]

You can make it in the spirit of the old games but those were restricted by the technology of that age. It would be silly to make the exact same game when all the advances in hardware, software, and game design since then allow for so many new ideas

 

[Sponge]

Please tell me which games currently in the market are like Crash and how their sales are, because I don't see this call four major changes when there's no other game on the market that plays like Crash completely.

Crash was Sony's Mario, so that alone says volumes to me that Crash is worth reviving.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Sanzaru can make it, Insomniac can make it, there are some capable studios out there that can make a good platforming game.

I want Insomniac to bring Spyro back!!! Im hoping whoever does this new Crash will do the series justice!!!

 

[ForsakenLotus]

What has the team that made Knack been doing since release?

 

[Deleted member 80556]

I ain't believing anything until I see it. Better to be excited and surprised when it happens rather than be disappointed every time it's not announced.

What has the team that made Knack been doing since release?

Knack 2.

 

[ForsakenLotus]

I ain't believing anything until I see it. Better to be excited and surprised when it happens rather than be disappointed every time it's not announced.



Knack 2.

Confirmed?

 

[qko]

Sony would be dumb not to get in the Amiibo/Disney Infinity/Skylanders business. Crash seems like the perfect franchise with 3D platforming and racing games in it's past.

 

[Hexa]

New Crash by Sanzaru and new CTR by Sumo Digital. That would be the dream...

Confirmed?

Not confirmed officially but it was in some dude's resume.

 

[Deleted member 80556]

Confirmed?

Of course not lol, but a recent thread of someone lurking Linkedin found that someone appears to have put into his or her CV Knack 2 as a project.

 

[WadeitOut]

It has to be a complete re-imaging of what the game is because the classic style was awful. Nostalgia is the only thing good about those games.

 

[Drencrom]

You can make it in the spirit of the old games but those were restricted by the technology of that age. It would be silly to make the exact same game when all the advances in hardware, software, and game design since then allow for so many new ideas

Exactly, I personally think a linear yet semi-open platformer like Super Mario 3D World would be perfect for a reimagining of the classic Crash games.

 

[N.Domixis]

What about a level design like ratchet where you have open and linear areas spread throughout a zone? They have done traveling across islands, the whole planet, time, and sometimes different dimensions. What about going to different worlds across the universe? Like crash nitro kart did? Or is this to similar to ratchet and clank.


If sony have the rights we need a Ratchet and Crash cross over. Imagine they have to travel the throughout the universe to collect the seven Super Crystals that can grant any wish to prevent Dr. N. Cortex and Dr. Nefarious from using them!

Which reminds me, I loved how many bosses in crash had names with N.

N. Brio
N. Gin
N. Tropy
N. Trance
N. Oxide
N. Cortex

They could use N. Tangled, N. Dromeda, N.Vious, N. Zyme
I'm getting to excited over this.

 

[SNURB]

It has to be a complete re-imaging of what the game is because the classic style was awful. Nostalgia is the only thing good about those games.

How was it, in your terms, "awful"? Did you even play the games?

 

[funkystudent]

Confirmed?

What if Knack 2 is just the fake / working title for Crash so they can keep the secret a little.



A new Crash has to be happening but who is making it is the big question really.

 

[FelipeMGM]

Talking about how they could make the game, I would not mind if they took Twinsanity model, putting a little spin of modern platforming games like Ratchet and Sly. You know, kinda open kinda linear. But I guess if they are bringing this back they are prob not risking too much.

New Crash by Sanzaru and new CTR by Sumo Digital. That would be the dream...

Not confirmed officially but it was in some dude's resume.

Its a woman actually

 

[Omnistalgic]

First step is just remastering the first 3 games with HD and trophies. Then take it from there, I'm actually kinda excited.

I'm a believer...

 

[Oddvintagechap]

I have to say it would be stupid of Sony to bring Crash "back" if they didnt buy him. They just be pouiring their money for Activision to later reap the rewards.

It would be cool for Sony to back a AAA Crash game tho. Kids are market I dont think PS4 has reached yet. And if you want Wii or PS2 type of sales; you need your platformers.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Actually, considering their generally poor output, I think it's fair to say they're both overrated and, given the legacy of Clover, completely undeserving of the praise.

Too many people remember the Bayonettas and forget the Anarchy Reigns and Legend of Korras.

Even that Korra game has better gamepaly than most any on the market — it's also proof of how well the company can in spite of extremely limited budget/turnaround which licensed Activision games (or children's cartoon properties, no less) are notorious for. That project would've been (understandably) irredeemable if it were developed almost anyone else.

Platinum have specialized in the stylish action genre, are haven't proven they're a good fit for a 3D platformer, but to act as if they are somehow poor developers is tunnel-vision at best, and pure, blind stupidity at worst

Exactly, I personally think a linear yet semi-open platformer like Super Mario 3D World would be perfect for a reimagining of the classic Crash games.

Don't know if old-style Crash lends itself well to anything remotely open. Not that it would be bad per se, but still,.

 

[AlfredX1990]

Crash is OK, it's won't be anything next to Knack 2, but it's nice that the kids will get something for them

 

[outunderthestars]

But Crash was rubbish!

Right, guys?

....right?

/tumbleweed

I still think that is a vastly overrated franchise that coasts by on nostalgia more than good game design. That said, I recognize that I am in the minority on this one.

Happy it is coming back so that fans can enjoy a new game in the series!

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

I still think that is a vastly overrated franchise that coasts by on nostalgia more than good game design. That said, I recognize that I am in the minority on this one.

Happy it is coming back so that fans can enjoy a new game in the series!

I can completely understand that but replaying the games on my Vita has revealed just how great the mechanics and design of the games are to me. So much fun going back through them

 

[Sponge]

I can completely understand that but replaying the games on my Vita has revealed just how great the mechanics and design of the games are to me. So much fun going back through them

Agreed! I still pick up Crash 3 every now and then and have a good time with it. Same with PaRappa 1.

 

[Drencrom]

Don't know if old-style Crash lends itself well to anything remotely open. Not that it would be bad per se, but still,.

Not sure if you have played SM3DW but the levels aren't really open per say but they are wider linear levels with some space for you to move around, I really do think that would be great for a modern Crash game. You could still offer tight platforming sections too in a game like that so.

I can completely understand that but replaying the games on my Vita has revealed just how great the mechanics and design of the games are to me. So much fun going back through them

Yes, I replayed Crash 2 about two years ago and it definitely still held up and was a lot of fun. Just thinking about the potential of a new PS4 game in the vein of the originals is exciting!

 

[N.Domixis]

I can completely understand that but replaying the games on my Vita has revealed just how great the mechanics and design of the games are to me. So much fun going back through them

Any new news? Wink Wink.

 

[ZarKryn7]

Sanzuru has to do the platformer while Sumo Digital makes a sequel to CTR.

New Crash by Sanzaru and new CTR by Sumo Digital. That would be the dream...

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

Year of dreams : the sequel.

Year of Dreams 2

Yup. After that GOAT E3, anything is possible.

 

[CollectedDust]

I don't think I'll ever understand the amount of love for crash. I owned and enjoyed 1-3 when the originally came out, but I never thought of them as the end-all be all. Wonder if it has something to do with me being a multi-console owner at the time... So I was playing Mario 64/etc at the same time.

Edit: I'd still buy and play a new crash. I just won't be nearly as excited as others.

 

[Ludger Kresnik]

Don't know if old-style Crash lends itself well to anything remotely open. Not that it would be bad per se, but still,.

A somewhat rough approximation of old-style Crash can lend itself to decently open level design just fine.

 

[Sponge]

A somewhat rough approximation of old-style Crash can lend itself to decently open level design just fine.

Twinsanity was arguably the best post-Naughty Dog Crash game. I loved the concept.

 

[Majestad]

The Poochie of the videogame world will be back!

 

[N.Domixis]

Twinsanity was arguably the best post-Naughty Dog Crash game. I loved the concept.

Also had some of the best theme songs post naugty dog.

 

[Acquiescence]

Naughty Dog are clearly the studio making the new Crash. That Uncharted 4 set-piece featuring Nate and Sam driving away from the tank is just a warm-up for their new, current-gen brand of boulder running antics.

 

[Ludger Kresnik]

Twinsanity was arguably the best post-Naughty Dog Crash game. I loved the concept.

Also had some of the best theme songs post naugty dog.

I'm only seeing absolute truths here.

 

[PAULINK]

and here we go

 

[Finalow]

at this point I would actually be surprised if it won't come back.

How was it, in your terms, "awful"? Did you even play the games?

just the usual ''the first 3 crash games were bad/awful etc." people being wrong on the internet, nothing new.

Crash is OK, it's won't be anything next to Knack 2, but it's nice that the kids will get something for them

what

 

[Auctopus]

Imagine if Crash comes back and is the most perfect platformer but it flops because the current mainstream market doesn't give a shit about the genre.

 

[Fj0823]

The Poochie of the videogame world will be back!

Dante had a Special Edition and Definitive edition already!!

 

[FelipeMGM]

A somewhat rough approximation of old-style Crash can lend itself to decently open level design just fine.

Apart from the original trilogy this is the best Crash game. I would mos def buy it emulatd on PS4

 

[WadeitOut]

How was it, in your terms, "awful"? Did you even play the games?

The platforming/puzzling/whatever and the writing was awful IMO. They need to let Insomniac do it.

I've never known anyone who actually though they were above average at best outside of this forum.

 

[Camjo-Z]

A somewhat rough approximation of old-style Crash can lend itself to decently open level design just fine.

Even ignoring this, the first Jak & Daxter was basically an open world Crash Bandicoot with a little Super Mario 64 mixed in.

 

[lame gag]

The platforming/puzzling/whatever and the writing was awful IMO. They need to let Insomniac do it.

I've never known anyone who actually though they were above average at best outside of this forum.

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I was just used to playing better platform games before Crash came out I guess because I don't see why they're so great.

It's a better effort than Way Of The Warrior, I'll give ND that much.

 

[Creaking]

It has to be a complete re-imaging of what the game is because the classic style was awful. Nostalgia is the only thing good about those games.

How was it, in your terms, "awful"? Did you even play the games?

The platforming/puzzling/whatever and the writing was awful IMO. They need to let Insomniac do it.

Elaborating on a thought: how not to do it.

 

[SNURB]

The platforming/puzzling/whatever and the writing was awful IMO. They need to let Insomniac do it.

I've never known anyone who actually though they were above average at best outside of this forum.

Tell that to the people who constantly buy the games on PSN that are still selling like hotcakes.

 

[Orbis]

Even ignoring this, the first Jak & Daxter was basically an open world Crash Bandicoot with a little Super Mario 64 mixed in.

Hmm it did have a Crash vibe, I agree.

Also unrelated but they stuck in a Crash reference for good measure:

 

[WadeitOut]

Tell that to the people who constantly buy the games on PSN that are still selling like hotcakes.

A lot of people like a lot of things that I think suck. This is how the world usually works. We wouldn't need presidential elections otherwise.

I'd take a Gex or Jak & Daxter over a Crash game any day of the week.

Elaborating on a thought: how not to do it.

It's exactly how you do it on Valentines day when you are killing time waiting for your SO to get ready.