Rumour: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Might Be Spinning Its Way Onto Switch

YES YES YES YES YES!! PLEASE MAKE IT SO!

Despite owning a PS1, I never played these games. I'd definitely pick this up, hopefully this turns out to be true.

If it does come to the Switch I'll definitely get it!

I really do hope this is true.

Just before Christmas I sold my PS4 and bought an Xbox One S, my one regret is no longer being able to Play Crash Bandicoot.

I had it on PS4 and it was brilliant so if it gets a Switch release it's a day one buy.

Yeah i'd buy this.

I already have this on the PS4 since launch, but if they can pull this off on the Switch without too many compromises and it actually plays just as well then I will get it again.

Historically I found crash to be the poor mans 3D platformer.. has it improved?

Crash 4 Smash?

I'd like this to happen, but it will likely be minimum £40 at release, at which point I might have picked up a used PS4 copy instead.

Whilst i have the originals on PS1 and N. Sane Trilogy on PS4, if the price is right, im willing to triple dip. I got it on release day for 28 quid, so they can't charge much more than that. Though the Switch tax will probably bring it up to 50 quid and the Nintendo UK store will try to justify it with either a tshirt that doesn't fit or a poster that i don't have room for as a preorder bonus 😂😂

I loved crash so much....I hope this is true, These rumors are Juicy, just heard that Call Of Duty Balck Ops 4 is headed to Switch..dear lord..Switch is on fire.........

Day 1 if it comes.

I really want it on my switch <3

Would buy.

@Multi No it's a very faithful remake and plays the same as it did then, even back then it was no competition for Mario 64.

I think the lack of great 3D platformers outside of Nintendo consoles has contributed to the success of the remake. It's a good game but nowhere near the great game many have lauded it to be

I have the first one on PS1 -almost untouched, and bought when I got the console a few years ago-, but I wouldn't mind playing the trilogy on my Switch at all.

In fact, I'm growing fond of remakes of old titles I never played, althought until some time ago I was a fierce purist and wanted my games physical and in their original versions. Now I realize I'm not rich, plus I have a baby daughter (so not much time for home consoles) and what I need is cheap, fast and portable access to video games. Anyway, I would want this in retail, which keeps it portable, time will tell if also cheap.

I never could get into the Crash games.

I saw this on a YouTube SwitchForce video last night and all I can say is...YES!
I have never played any of the Crash Bandicoot games and this collection would be the absolute best way for me to get into the series. I will buy this if it is true, I guarantee it.

Not so much exclusive titles anymore on consoles i guess.. Now I want to see Mario on PS4! lol

"Nintendo Switch's continued success has opened the doors of possibility to all manner of ports".

Not really the case. It has a one-year (more or less) exclusivity according to rumours and leaked Xbox One box art.

i think naughty dog only do games for playstation so i can't see it coming its about as likely as uncharted 4 switch!.

@bones The franchise was bought by Activision and the remake developed by Vicarious Visions.

@BlueOcean thanks for that it may do then.

I'd be more interested in a Call of Duty game myself personally speaking.

@bones Likely. I think we might see Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age on Switch and Xbox One as well, it's on Windows already.

@BlueOcean I don't get your point. It's still a port, even if it comes 5 billion years after the original release.

@carlos82 thank you for confirming.. i guess it's a purchase when discounted or if my kids ever move on from odyssey (hell freezing over)

Would buy this. Would also buy Call of Duty. Good news on both fronts.

Have it on PS4, but rarely have time to play PS4, so would love it on Switch, as long as it's a solid port

Sorry there is no room at the inn, try sony!

If Crash Trilogy appears on Switch, hm....
A sweet revenge....

@Anti-Matter A sweet revenge ? what does that mean ?

@617Sqn
That means, no need to buy ps4 version for Crash Trilogy.
Just play it on Nintendo Switch instead.
Hehehe...

I rather Naughty Dog port The Last of Us to Switch than this fox in blue jeans.

I like Crash Bandicoot 2. Crash Bandicoot 3 could benefit A LOT from a remake that improves its graphics. (graphics in the second game were very pleasant already in the original PS1 game! ). It's not my priority but I would be glad to have those games on Switch and I'll probably buy them rather soon after their release, maybe even at launch depending on the situation

Can't think a better platform to enjoy some crash bandicoot on. Hope it happens.

Not surprised at all. But glad to hear it might be happening soon. I've been waiting to hear if a Switch version was in the works.

I'll buy it in an instant, love the original trilogy.

@bone
Sony or Naughty Dog does not own the rights to the games anymore. All the assets and music is re-made in the trilogy and is therefore fully owned by Activision. So they can port this to any platform without Sony being able to say anything about it, just like Microsoft can port Banjo Kazooie to any platform they want without Nintendo being able to do anything. You can see the copyright claims for the game in the Playstation Store, neither Sony nor Naughty Dog are included meaning it's fully owned by Activision.

I would rather have the Spyro trilogy to be honest.

Huge News! if, true.

Meh, there is a mountain of these types of games on the Switch already. Need more mature titles, as the Switch doesn't have enough of those. Of course this game will sell millions on the Switch so we'll get more truck loads of games like this. Oh joy! I Like to broaden my horizon not have lowered expectations. This game was fun in the 90's but that's about it.

If they like money, it'll happen. Can you even imagine how well a cartoon platformer will sell on the Switch? No-brainer.

I do think Crash games are complete rubbish (don't @ me m8), but this trilogy has obviously been a phenomenal success on PS4. Having it on the go will be great for fans of the series both old and new.

It would be cool to have on Switch, but I already have it on PS4 so I won’t double dip.

I'd bloody love that.

Not a fan of these games, but I'd be willing to give them another go on Switch, provided the port was solid.

I'd much rather have remastered Spyro games, though.

@19Robb92 I believe you answered to the wrong person.

I...would totally buy that. Maybe. Or just get the originals on PSN?

Nintendo fans do love them some mascot platformers, so Crash (Jak and Ratchet too) would be a great fit for the Switch.

I'd pick the racing games over the trilogy, myself, but this could be a start.

Had it since launch day on PS4. Such a great release. I really hope they do Spyro.
I don't think I'd double dip on it for Switch though. That said, Nintendo owners generally do eat up platformers and mascot games, so it would sell well, I'm sure.

Unlike CoD 2018, I do see this happening.

I never have liked the Crash games and it's most likely that I never will.

I will concede that they aren't garbage and can see why it has fans though.

@gcunit #Crash4Smash

@Alundra-1998

Never understood the love for this series, but good for those who do enjoy it if true. I don't really care too much for 3d platforms and I have Odyssey know. This is, and probably will remain. a skip for me.

@gcunit You're very welcome.

I would play the heck outta that

@Multi @Beedrill4Smash The first three Crash games are much more similar to the Donkey Kong Country games than Mario 64.

I'd buy it. Hope it's true.

In the meantime you can play Yooka-Laylee. It's not Banjo-Kazooie but it's beautiful and fun.

Honestly, I don't understand the hype that this series receives. I only played the originals briefly when they first came out and didn't care for them, but when it got the HD makeover on the PS4 I thought I should check it out again in case I missed something. In my opinion, the series was never really that great and the HD version has not prevented it from feeling aged. No thank you for me but I'm happy for everyone who owns a Switch that is.

@fox_mattcloud I don’t know much about crash bandicoot, which one of the games do you think is best? There’s 3 right?

I am really hoping this is the case. My family wants it so much!

I realize it’s a different situation but now if we could only get Banjo back...

The first three games are what got me to buy a PS1 before the N64. (I have been faithful to Nintendo since then).

Crash Bandicoot no longer belongs to PlayStation so it makes sense to bring those games to other platforms as well. Sometimes people forgot that Crash is a license third party franchise, not unlike Mario and Sonic where they are actually properties of their own company.

@SimplyCinnamon53 It has been a while since I have played them, but the third one is probably the best and most polished.

The first one is a little rough and needed more save points. I don't know if this was changed in the HD ports.

If you like the Donkey Kong Country games, you will like Crash.

@Rhaoulos
You're right, sorry.

Crash is trash.
The hit detection is shoddy, the jumping mechanics are flawed, and the level design is mediocre bordering on plain bad.
Now, I'm only speaking of the first game as I haven't played the other 2, but man was it rough. And based on the videos I've seen on youtube, none of these complaints were addressed. Just a copy/paste of code with a new coat of paint.
Pass Bandicoot.

I've never played any of the Crash games, but if this is true and the N. Sane Trilogy comes to the Switch, I'll definitely be looking into this.

I have memories of playing Crash Bandicoot at my cousin's house. So if this turns out to be true, I will definitely buy it. I feel and wish for the same for Spyro.

Now, where's my Peach Beach Splash for Switch news? I want to play as Super Sonico.

Would be great! I remember playing Crash when I was a child - never got far in the game, though. I’d love the chance to retry it on my Switch.

I wish this would happen. The crash trilogy is awesome and this way more people could enjoy it. Also being portable is a huge plus.
I own these already. The physical psone versions, the ps store versions on ps3 (had them on my vita too). I also have the remaster on ps4. I really don’t need these on my switch, but if the price is right or/and it has some special content. Include ctr too and I’ll buy it instantly.
A new crash game would be cool too.

Hmmm... Crash is meh compared to Nintendo platformers, but I'll admit, I played Crash in Uncharted 4 more than I actually played Uncharted 4. The cheap deaths fed some strange addiction to try again, try again, try again...

Dang, one less reason to pick up a PS4.

Oh well, I'll still probably end up getting one if only for Persona 5.

Its cool to see I guess? But the remake was poorly done with screwed up mechanics. Won't be double dipping on this.

@Multi they are remastered of the first 3, what do you mean improved? only the graphics improved

@19Robb92 you are correct about Activision owning the rights, seems odd for a timed exclusive to not be on something else by now

@MongolRaider only 6 games have sold over a million units on the Switch I doubt this would sell "millions"

Wikipedia: The Crash Bandicoot series is one of the few Western video game series to find blockbuster success in Japan.

@yeayeanaynay Not sure if the Switch was part of it but there was a likely rumour of it coming to Xbox / PC as one of the designers posted screenshots with the Xbox controller icons on screen.

@KryptoKrunch ur in for a frustrating treat! 😄

@outsider83
Not to mention pink underpants!

I've been looking for more 3D platformers to play aside from Mario. This may tickle my interest, but not quite my standard of expectations.

@Multi

I suppose it ultimately comes down to personal taste, but I, for one, have always loved the Crash Bandicoot series. The original has its problems (though the remake rectifies many of them), but I look back on Crash 2 every bit as fondly as Super Mario 64. I personally enjoyed the N. Sane Trilogy more than Super Mario Odyssey this year, as the challenging platforming with (mostly) solid level design feels much more gratifying than the majority of Odyssey's relatively easy-to-collect moons, in my opinion. If you're only into collecting and open-world environments, yeah, Crash isn't for you. But if you can appreciate a linear platforming challenge á la the Donkey Kong Country series but in 3D, you can't go wrong with Crash. Just steer clear of the other Crash games Activision made up to this point—'Crash of the Titans' and 'Mind Over Mutant'—they're pretty mediocre.

N. Sane Trilogy, however, is a faithful remake of the acclaimed Naughty Dog classics, but with several quality-of-life improvements to the first game specifically, and the graphics are absolutely stunning. I can't recommend the game enough. Does nostalgia somewhat impair my vision? Probably. But if you would include the likes of, say, Sonic 06/Boom/Forces in your pool of "poor man's platformers," I think that would be an unjust comparison. N. Sane Trilogy was $40 at launch on PS4 and included three games, which I think is a fantastic bargain. I would hope for a similar price on Switch, and if that's the case, I don't think you can really go wrong if you decide to give it a purchase.

I think there's still a place for games that are simple fun like Crash alongside the more groundbreaking Marios and Zeldas. Crash Bandicoot and Cuphead were probably my favorite games of 2017, ever so slightly ahead of Breath of the Wild. Not because they took a huge leap forward gameplaywise, but they were just fun. At the end of the day, I'm most interested in playing a game that's fun, challenging, and consistently entertaining, and Crash delivers on this front; not every game needs to re-invent the wheel or incorporate new gameplay gimmicks. That's why I have a greater appreciation than most people for the likes of Yooka-Laylee. (Granted, that game isn't without its flaws, and at times it was downright frustrating; N. Sane Trilogy is much more polished by comparison.) By unpopular opinion, I would have enjoyed Odyssey much more if it had just been a straight-up platformer like 64 instead of focusing on the capture mechanic, but again, to each his own.

I didn't anticipate this post to be so long, but I wanted to share my love for Crash, as it always upsets me to see people trod my favorite anthropomorphic orange marsupial under the boots of the Italian man in red. The amount of likes (or hearts, whatever ) on your comment is a testament of how many people feel that way, but I can't say I understand why. (Maybe I should open a forum about this...) I really hope you'll be open to exploring the Crash series in the future, and I would recommend starting with Crash 2: Cortex Strikes Back, which is included in the remaster. May the game capture you in the same way it did me as a child. Happy gaming!

I haven't played a Crash game since I was a kid playing on the PS1. Which was my first home console that was mine (not my father's).

I would buy this in a heartbeat if it ran well.

@ValhallaOutcast That's because the install base is not big enough atm. Only Nintendo games, and I think Rocket league have sold millions so far, but once the install base jumps up, Crash Trilogy will probably sell a million or more. That's not a bad thing in most cases, but it will be in this case because it will only create a major influx of games like this on the Switch. Why should developers even bother putting time and resources for new and bigger games on the Switch when they can just port simple older games,(example: Street fighter 2) and make quick cash?

I hope it happens. It would be a good fit for the Switch.

This would be great. I'd also love a trilogy-type re-release of CTR, Crash Bash, and Nitro Kart. Those were so much for local competitive play.

yeah i would buy day one

Would love this to come to switch and think it would run well on the machine and would sell well

I'm playing this right now on my sparkly new PS4. It's a great game. It's no Mario, but still one of the best platformers out there nonetheless. I don't think any new Crash games would hit he heights of the original trilogy. They were made by Naughty Dog after all.

@Multi The first one is not as good as I like to remember it, but the sequels are fantastic, especially the third one.

Thanks all for the response especially @Not_Soos it's very refreshing to read such positive comments towards a gaming series. I really do appreciate the time you took to respond with your comments and perspective. I also believe a forum discussion would be welcomed by most on this subject? Happy gaming right back at ya!!

I never really got to play Crash Bandicoot since we didn't have it or any PlayStation systems, so it'd be nice to be able to play something I missed out on. Same for Spyro, hopefully.