Crash Bandicoot teams up with nemesis Dr. Cortex to defeat evil twins in the marsupial's funniest adventure yet
Best-selling video game franchise introduces innovative dual gameplay mechanic and hilarious storyline in new action platformer for PS2 and Xbox.
The irrepressible Crash Bandicoot has returned in his funniest adventure yet! Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced Crash Bandicoot: Unlimited, the next installment in the best-selling video game franchise, set to ship in Q3 2004 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Developed by Traveller's Tales, the new action platformer reveals a hilarious storyline that showcases the creative input of award-winning animation filmmaker Jordan Reichek of Perky Pickle Studios (Ren & Stimpy) and introduces innovative features, including the ingenious pairing of Crash with his longtime nemesis Dr. Cortex in an unprecedented new dual gameplay mechanic.
"Crash Bandicoot: Unlimited reinvigorates the 3D action platform genre by combining the well-known humor and wacky situations that Crash is known for with cutting edge, inventive gameplay elements that will make this game the most robust and funniest Crash experience ever," said Christophe Ramboz, President and COO, International for VU Games.
A new adversary - The Evil Twins -- has invaded Crash's island paradise with plans of destruction. In a strange twist, Crash grudgingly pairs with his archenemy, Dr. Cortex in order to save the world. Through this unorthodox partnership, Cortex is abused as Crash's favorite weapon when Crash and Cortex are controlled as one. Additionally, this dynamic paired gameplay will include never-before-seen mechanics which also include cooperative level designs in which Crash must protect Cortex and vice-versa, albeit reluctantly!
Gamers will encounter complex and highly reactive enemies that will detect and hunt Crash, run away when outgunned and interact with other foes to either form alliances or settle differences. The game features completely immersive environments which respond realistically as the player interacts with them, along with streaming worlds that can be played through without load times; and four playable characters - Crash, Cortex, Nina Cortex (the niece of the evil doctor) and the brand new pairing of Crash and Cortex.
The Crash Bandicoot franchise made its debut in 1996 and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
"Crash Bandicoot: Unlimited reinvigorates the 3D action platform genre by combining the well-known humor and wacky situations that Crash is known for with cutting edge, inventive gameplay elements that will make this game the most robust and funniest Crash experience ever," said Christophe Ramboz, President and COO, International for VU Games.
A new adversary - The Evil Twins -- has invaded Crash's island paradise with plans of destruction. In a strange twist, Crash grudgingly pairs with his archenemy, Dr. Cortex in order to save the world. Through this unorthodox partnership, Cortex is abused as Crash's favorite weapon when Crash and Cortex are controlled as one. Additionally, this dynamic paired gameplay will include never-before-seen mechanics which also include cooperative level designs in which Crash must protect Cortex and vice-versa, albeit reluctantly!
Gamers will encounter complex and highly reactive enemies that will detect and hunt Crash, run away when outgunned and interact with other foes to either form alliances or settle differences. The game features completely immersive environments which respond realistically as the player interacts with them, along with streaming worlds that can be played through without load times; and four playable characters - Crash, Cortex, Nina Cortex (the niece of the evil doctor) and the brand new pairing of Crash and Cortex.
The Crash Bandicoot franchise made its debut in 1996 and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
Companies:
Traveller's Tales Vivendi
People: Christophe Ramboz Jordan Reichek
Games: Crash Twinsanity
People: Christophe Ramboz Jordan Reichek
Games: Crash Twinsanity