Even with the heavy emphasis on combat, Crash of the Titans is still a platformer at heart. Spanning 20 levels, there are plenty of leaps and bounds to overcome. In some cases, you’ll encounter teetering platforms which require balance and timing. You’ll also find yourself grappling across ledges and swinging from vine to vine. A deviation from the basic platform is surfing, which is abundant. During these sequences, you’ll race down half pipes while jumping and dodging obstacles.

Crash does offer a co-op mode. During gameplay, an extra player can join in anytime they wish. When they do, there are two modes between which to switch: Leapfrog and Piggyback. Leapfrog consists of switching between bandicoots when the other person jumps, swings or slides. The other person is carried in a backpack, which leads us to Piggyback mode. Piggyback is what it sounds like: a player is carried on the back of the other player; however, when the person carried wants to jump off, they just press the “B” button. These modes not only enhance the gameplay but also promote communication.

To encourage the adventurous, power-ups and secrets abound on Wumpa Island. Various items such as wumpa fruit, mojo multipliers and free jacks enhance Crash by prolonging life and giving strength. Voodoo dolls, which open things such as concept art, can also be found. Other voodoo dolls are acquired by meeting certain goals through achievements. These will open new skins and various other items. Each level also has a hidden Mojo Room Game. In these rooms, certain goals must be met to obtain a voodoo doll. At the end of each level, you’re ranked for accomplishing three criteria: the defeat of a certain number of minions, finding spybots and achieving a certain number of combos.

Now the only question is, does Radical Entertainment do justice to this troubled franchise?