Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped is the ultimate Naughty Dog PS1 trilogy entry. The diversity of worlds and movement modes sets it apart from its predecessors. Perfectly calibrated gameplay, excellent bosses and flawless fun factor. A timeless platformer masterpiece.
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Platformer1 player3+
Description
European and Australian release of the third Crash Bandicoot sending the hero through eras to recover time crystals. Created by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 1998 in Europe and Australia. Thirty era-themed levels, jet ski and tiger riding, Time Attack challenges and Coco stages. European multilingual editions.
Crash Bandicoot 3 - Warped review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,16 GB📅02/12/1998
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
Crash Bandicoot 3 - Warped (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
The third entry that multiplies play styles, from driving to underwater stages, to close the Naughty Dog trilogy in style. A big seller at the time, it remains common, and its interest rests on its reputation as the culmination of the formula rather than on scarcity. Complete copies stay prized by fans wanting to reunite the mascot's full run on the console.
A cult cover
The marsupial hops through eras in the blink of an eye: a time vortex, adventure props and nods to time travel make up a cover more spectacular than ever. Vivid contrasts and implied motion convey the wild span of worlds this entry offers. Energetic and colorful, it sells a zany romp across history.
Is Crash Bandicoot 3 - Warped still worth playing in 2026?
Crash Bandicoot - Warped, known as Buttobi! Sekai Isshuu in Japan, is the trilogy's third entry by Naughty Dog and often considered the best. Exceptional level variety with motorcycles, planes, submarines and horses, polished gameplay and memorable bosses make Warped a PS1 3D platformer masterpiece. An absolute peak.
