I'm talking about gameplay, not character or art design. Jak and Daxter as a series did more than Crash did as a series, same with Rachet and Clank, same as Banjo and Kazooie. I've played multiple entries from each series, I've played through Crash 1&3. Gameplay wise classic Crash would probably be a middling experience, Knack 2.0.
If people are clamoring for a Mario Galaxy quality title, I don't know which Sony developer would have the expertise to do that. That's the biggest issue right now, people are shouting and screaming for Crash to come back but they aren't saying what they actually want Crash to be. Is he going to be a silent doofus again? Is he going to be a wise cracking wise guy? Would it be a complete reboot for that universe?
There isn't a lot to work with when it comes to existing Crash design. The newest Mario and Rayman aren't selling well, what would make Crash sell?
I disagree. While Mario 64 beefed up the platformer, Crash took what we were all familiar with, and made it fun. And you can't equate two games' sales (albeit one really) on a console that's having a tough time surviving (Wii U). Limbo is a platformer and sold great for the PS3 and 360. You really want to push your opinion on me, and I'm not going to budge. For me, FOR ME, Crash has a lot of potential. I don't have a vision of what a next gen Crash game could be, because that's not my job. I'll save that for people more equipped than me. I think it's stupid for people saying Naughty Dog can't do a Crash game at this time, when the Last of Us was supposed to be a Jak and Dexter game.
correct me if I'm wrong, but you're saying: It's a risk to bring back a 90's video game mascot, in a world where platformers aren't selling, with a character that's limited along with it's gameplay.
What I'm saying is, taking risks is what separates you from being a mediocre game developer and a great game developer. We're arguing over a rumor on top of a dreamer's dream. You don't share the dream, and that's fine. I don't share your thoughts either. Again, it's your opinion VS. my opinion, and it doesn't have to be that, but I seem to have given you a purpose this evening.