Talk:Crash Bandicoot

Notes

I've been taking some notes so far, but I want it to be known that the page looks to be in great shape. Before I review the finer details though, there are a few things I would suggest adding so this article can be as complete as possible.

• In the other media section, this source mentions that a Crash Bandicoot film adaptation was suggested back in the 1990s, but didn't end up going anywhere.
• I really like the reception section, and I think it accurately conveys the general consensus on each game in the series. That being said, I think one thing that could be added is emphasis on the first few games and some of the recent games being considered the best in the series by mentioning consensus from "x best games of all time" lists. I've done some basic research for the original PlayStation titles and found some reliable sources that could be used to add information about the series "at its best". It also makes sense to include this to emphasize the legacy of the best games in the series.
  • https://www.gamesradar.com/best-psx-games/ - Warped
  • https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming-lists/best-playstation-games-of-all-time-1235183233/crash-bandicoot-warped-1235183272/ - Warped
  • https://www.themarysue.com/the-10-best-platformer-games-of-all-time/ - 1st
  • https://www.ign.com/articles/best-ps1-games-playstation - Crash Team Racing and Crash 2
  • https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/best-video-games-for-kids-sorted-by-age-group/ - Crash 4
  • https://retrododo.com/best-crash-bandicoot-games/ - Warped as the best, Boom Bang! as the worst. Supports claims of the original and recent games being well-received.
• While a very comprehensive article on the series, I noticed this article does not mention one Crash game, that being Crash Bandicoot: Mutant Island. I don't think it is notable enough to receive its own article, however, I believe it should be mentioned somewhere. It is fairly obscure, and there aren't many reliable reviews either, so I don't think it needs to be included in the reception (also it is a mobile game so it wouldn't be in the infobox either way). Here are some sources for that game, though you don’t need to go too in-depth. 1, 2, 3. There’s also an interview, but I’m not sure of its reliability or importance for its inclusion - 4

Hopefully this isn't too much to handle. Happy editing! - Z-Gamer Guys (talk) 07:58, 9 February 2026 (UTC)

Taken care of. Cat's Tuxedo (talk) 11:33, 9 February 2026 (UTC)

@Z-Gamer Guys: since it's been about a week. Cat's Tuxedo (talk) 17:27, 17 February 2026 (UTC)

Thanks for the reminder! I'll have some time to finish this review later tonight. - Z-Gamer Guys (talk) 18:43, 17 February 2026 (UTC)

Prose

The writing present is generally very strong, so here are some things that caught my attention.

Lead:

• "and positioned the character as the PlayStation's unofficial mascot." Label as "the PlayStation console's unofficial mascot", as some people may not know the difference initially.
• Remove the word "eventually" from "eventually Activision".
• Commercial performance states it sold over 40 million units, while the lead says it sold over 50 million units. Which is correct?

History:

• Link "bandicoot" in the origins.
• "During the game's alpha phase" may be a bit technical. Would you be able to elaborate or transition the sentence so it flows from talking about the character to the game itself?
• Denote the developer or publisher of Crash Bandicoot: Mutant Island.
• Link the first instance of the PlayStation console, or mention it earlier, given that it has a sub-heading named after it.

Gameplay:

• "Crash's primary maneuvers including jumping and sliding." Change to "Crash's primary maneuvers include jumping and sliding."
• The first instance of the link for life (video games) should appear at "Dying in a Bonus area will not deplete a life".
• Link combo (video games).
• "Some crates are reinforced, requiring Crash to use a stronger technique to break them." Elaborate slightly by changing to Some crates are reinforced, requiring Crash to use a stronger technique such as body slamming to break them."

Setting and characters:

• Remove " - allgame" from the title in ref. 130.

Reception and impact:

• I would suggest that all GameRankings reviews should be updated and included in the table. Otherwise, be sure to add "—" for items with no data.
• For Crash Team Racing, I think it could be distinguished that the game "surpassed its inspirations Mario Kart and Diddy Kong Racing in some aspects", as it wasn't universally believed that it was better in every regard.
• Generally, I believe it is fine to cite 4-5 references in a row as a maximum before combining them, but I don't know what other people's opinion on this would be.
• Change "selling over 20 million" to "sold over 20 million".
• I don't deny the claim that Crash Bandicoot is a Western franchise that performed well in Japan, and it is probably implied by the two sales examples, but could there be a source that claims something similar to this?

@Z-Gamer Guys: All points have been addressed. Cat's Tuxedo (talk) 04:44, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

After checking many of the sources, particularly for accurate release dates and other information, I can confirm that have very few issues with verifiability. I did catch two things. In the Gameplay section, I didn't find either Ref. 81 or Ref. 85 mention "beat 'em up combat" specifically, although they did mention combat mechanics in general. Also in the Gameplay section, Ref. 78 refers to one of the vehicles as a "jet ski" and not a "jetboard", though I am not immediately aware of their differences. Otherwise, Ref. 46 is the only link I found an issue with, as it always redirects to the Pocket Gamer main homepage. After implementing these changes, this will most certainly receive an enthusiastic pass from me! - Z-Gamer Guys (talk) 05:32, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

@Z-Gamer Guys: Done. Cat's Tuxedo (talk) 07:48, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

Alrighty! Congrats on the pass. - Z-Gamer Guys (talk) 08:13, 18 February 2026 (UTC)