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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''VideoGame/CrashMindOverMutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny. The fact that this version of Tiny isn't even the same species as his counterpart from previous installments may as well make him a completely different character altogether who just happens to share the same name, especially when combined with his different personality, voice and way of dressing.

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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''VideoGame/CrashMindOverMutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny. The fact that this version of Tiny isn't even the same species as his counterpart from previous installments may as well make him a completely different character altogether who just happens to share the same name, especially when combined with his different personality, voice and way of dressing.
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* BrokenBase: Practically everything about this game tends to incite highly variable reactions, particularly the character redesigns and the greater focus on combat. Some people find the game itself pretty good, great even, but not exactly as a ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot'' title due to how many liberties the game takes with the series.

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* BrokenBase: Practically everything about this game tends to incite highly variable reactions, particularly the character redesigns (especially Tiny) and the greater focus on combat. Some people find the game itself pretty good, great even, but not exactly as a ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot'' title due to how many liberties the game takes with the series.



* CriticalResearchFailure Some fans theorize the reason Radical Entertainment decided to change Tiny from a tazmanian tiger to a siberian tiger is because the studio have never heard of a tazmanian "thylacine" tiger before and actually confused Tiny to be a siberian tiger. Whether this is actually true or not is debatable.

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* CriticalResearchFailure Some fans theorize the reason Radical Entertainment decided to change Tiny from a tazmanian tiger to a siberian tiger is because the studio have never heard of a tazmanian "thylacine" tiger before and actually confused thought Tiny to be was a siberian tiger. Whether this is actually true the case or not is debatable.
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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''VideoGame/CrashMindOverMutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny. The fact that this version of Tiny isn't even the same species as his counterpart from previous installments may as well make him a completely different character altogether who just happens to share the same name.

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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''VideoGame/CrashMindOverMutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny. The fact that this version of Tiny isn't even the same species as his counterpart from previous installments may as well make him a completely different character altogether who just happens to share the same name.name, especially when combined with his different personality, voice and way of dressing.

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* CriticalResearchFailure Some fans theorize the reason Radical Entertainment decided to change Tiny from a tazmanian tiger to a siberian tiger is because the studio have never heard of a tazmanian "thylacine" tiger before and actually confused Tiny to be a siberian tiger. Whether this is actually true or not is debatable.



* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''VideoGame/CrashMindOverMutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny.

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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''VideoGame/CrashMindOverMutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny. The fact that this version of Tiny isn't even the same species as his counterpart from previous installments may as well make him a completely different character altogether who just happens to share the same name.
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* HilariousInHindsight: N. Gin's outburst where he [[SuddenlyShouting suddenly shouts]] "YOU DON'T EVEN LOOK LIKE A BANDICOOT" at Crash becomes this when you remember that he's played by Creator/NolanNorth here. Years later, as Nathan Drake in ''VideoGame/Uncharted4AThiefsEnd'', he plays the original ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot1996'' and comments that Crash looks more like a fox.
-->'''Elena:''' It's a bandicoot.
-->'''Nathan:''' Doesn't look anything like a bandicoot.
-->'''Elena:''' Have you ever seen a bandicoot?
-->'''Nathan:''' Eh, no, but I'm sure they don't wear sneakers.

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* SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer: The levels where Crash rides the Pandebra are entirely optional, but also one of the most fun parts of the game. It helps that it acts as a throwback to the Polar levels from Cortex Strikes Back.
** The Pachinko minigame.

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* SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer: SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer:
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The levels where Crash rides the Pandebra are entirely optional, but also one of the most fun parts of the game. It helps that it acts as a throwback to the Polar levels from Cortex Strikes Back.
** The Pachinko minigame.minigame is almost always a waste of the Mojo that would be better spent upgrading Crash's skills, but this doesn't stop it from being really addicting.
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* BrokenBase: Practically everything about this game tends to incite highly variable reactions, particularly the character redesigns and the greater focus on combat. Some people find the game itself pretty good, great even, but not exactly as a ''Crash'' title due to how many liberties the game takes with the series.
* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, ''Tag Team Racing'', Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care, as well as [[TheUnintelligible suddenly blabbering like a moron]]. In this title, while still TheUnintelligible, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero. He also seems to have regained a lot of the IQ he lost since ''Twinsanity'', despite still being TheDitz.

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* BrokenBase: Practically everything about this game tends to incite highly variable reactions, particularly the character redesigns and the greater focus on combat. Some people find the game itself pretty good, great even, but not exactly as a ''Crash'' ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot'' title due to how many liberties the game takes with the series.
* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, ''Tag Team Racing'', ''VideoGame/CrashTagTeamRacing'', Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care, as well as [[TheUnintelligible suddenly blabbering like a moron]]. In this title, while still TheUnintelligible, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero. He also seems to have regained a lot of the IQ he lost since ''Twinsanity'', ''VideoGame/CrashTwinsanity'', despite still being TheDitz.



* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''Mind over Mutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny.
* ScrappyMechanic: There is one massive problem with the titans - they ''can't jump''. ''Mind over Mutant'' fixed this.

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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''Mind over Mutant'', ''VideoGame/CrashMindOverMutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny.
* ScrappyMechanic: There is one massive problem with the titans - they ''can't jump''. ''Mind over Over Mutant'' fixed this.
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* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, ''Tag Team Racing'', Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care. In this title, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero. He also seems to have regained a lot of the IQ he lost since ''Twinsanity'', despite still being TheDitz.

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* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, ''Tag Team Racing'', Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care. care, as well as [[TheUnintelligible suddenly blabbering like a moron]]. In this title, while still TheUnintelligible, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero. He also seems to have regained a lot of the IQ he lost since ''Twinsanity'', despite still being TheDitz.

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* ItsShortSoItSucks: Gamespot's review praised the gameplay of the DS version, but pointed out that the adventure is over too soon.
** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A player who does not care about 100% Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.

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* ItsShortSoItSucks: Gamespot's review praised the gameplay of the DS version, but pointed out that the adventure is over too soon.
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The DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A player who does not care about 100% Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.
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* GameBreaker: Several.
** All the Titans with a spinning special attack can spam it with impunity.
** The simple XXX combo Crash has since the beginning of the game becomes this once you realize that following it with a guard will almost always stun a Titan.
** Flicking Aku Aku in the touch screen to possess another Titan gives you a Mojo multiplier, making reaching the Mojo goals for each level a breeze.
** Finally, the game itself provides you with cheats like invincibility and infinite items, which you can obtain from a particular Pachinko machine.
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* MostAnnoyingSound: Many agree the LaughTrack wasn't necessary.

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* MostAnnoyingSound: Many agree the LaughTrack wasn't necessary.necessary.
* SidetrackedByTheGoldSaucer: The levels where Crash rides the Pandebra are entirely optional, but also one of the most fun parts of the game. It helps that it acts as a throwback to the Polar levels from Cortex Strikes Back.
** The Pachinko minigame.
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** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A player who does not care about 100& Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.

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** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A player who does not care about 100& 100% Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.
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* ItsShortSoItSucks: Gamespot's review praised tha gameplay of the DS version, but pointed out that the adventure is over too soon.

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* ItsShortSoItSucks: Gamespot's review praised tha the gameplay of the DS version, but pointed out that the adventure is over too soon.
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** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A player who does not care about 100Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.

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** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A player who does not care about 100Completion 100& Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.
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** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A olayer who does not care about 100%Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.

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** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A olayer player who does not care about 100%Completion 100Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.
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* ItsShortSoItSucks: Gamespot's review praised tha gameplay of the DS version, but pointed out that the adventure is over too soon.
** To clarify, the DS version has a total of 9 levels and 4 bosses. A olayer who does not care about 100%Completion can breeze through it in under 2 hours.
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* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, ''Tag Team Racing'', Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care. In this title, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero.

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* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, ''Tag Team Racing'', Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care. In this title, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero. He also seems to have regained a lot of the IQ he lost since ''Twinsanity'', despite still being TheDitz.
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* CharacterDerailment: Tiny Tiger somehow turned into a bengal Tiger, had his intelligence upped and acts as a Mike Tyson parody. He also idolizes Crash, only attacking him because he was hired to. This is in ''very'' stark contrast to his past appearances, where he was more openly antagonistic towards Crash, spoke in a much more gruff tone, and was generally a DumbMuscle. He was also significantly less campy in past titles.

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* CharacterDerailment: Tiny Tiger somehow turned into a bengal Tiger, had his intelligence upped and acts as a Mike Tyson parody. He also idolizes Crash, only attacking him because he was hired to. This is in ''very'' stark contrast to his past appearances, where he was more openly antagonistic towards Crash, spoke in a much more gruff tone, and was generally a DumbMuscle. He was also significantly less campy in past titles.



* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''Mind over Mutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game.

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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''Mind over Mutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game. Not only is this commonly pointed out when discussing characterization issues in the Creator/RadicalEntertainment games, even people who like them admit they don't like their take on Tiny.
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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated.

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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated.hated due to the fact he was changed into a totally different character altogether that many did not find as charming as his old DumbMuscle appearances. He is the only character in this game that does not physically appear in ''Mind over Mutant'', only having a voice role in the credits in that game.



* ThatOneBoss: In the console versions, Uka Uka, the second-to-last boss He fires volleys of shots at Crash, who is usually trying to fight (or run from) Ee-lectrics and Battlers. Combined with his quick healing rate makes it extremely difficult to stun him.

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* ThatOneBoss: In the console versions, Uka Uka, the second-to-last boss boss. He fires volleys of shots at Crash, who is usually trying to fight (or run from) Ee-lectrics and Battlers. Combined with his quick healing rate makes it extremely difficult to stun him.
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The old version sounded like, "Maybe, possibly, perhaps UNDOUBTEDLY THE MOST UNCHALLENGABLE ASSERTION," which was contradictory.


* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably by far the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated.

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* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably by far the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated.
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* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care. In his title, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero.

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* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, ''Tag Team Racing'', Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care. In his this title, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero.
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* CharacterRerailment: In Radical's previous title, Crash was made into something of a sociopathic bully, causing chaos and misery for others without a care. In his title, he is a much more good natured and diligent hero.
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* CultClassic: The DS version, while not as exposed as the main console version, tends to get less polarising treatment from fans of the series, due to utilising more classic platformer elements.

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* CultClassic: The DS version, while not as exposed as the main console version, tends to get less polarising treatment from fans of the series, due to utilising more classic platformer elements.elements and references to the classic series.
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* TheWoobie: While Crash is usually an IronWoobie, this is among the few times he's shown visibly distressed, spending the entire game fretting over his captured sister. Surprisingly for a ''Crash'' title (and a Radical era one at that) it's ''not'' all PlayedForLaughs either.

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* TheWoobie: While Crash is usually an IronWoobie, this is among the few times he's shown visibly distressed, spending the entire game fretting over his captured sister. Surprisingly for a ''Crash'' title (and a Radical era one at that) it's ''not'' all PlayedForLaughs either.either.

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!!The portable version contains examples of:
* CultClassic: The DS version, while not as exposed as the main console version, tends to get less polarising treatment from fans of the series, due to utilising more classic platformer elements.
* MostAnnoyingSound: Many agree the LaughTrack wasn't necessary.
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* ThatOneBoss: In the console versions, Uka Uka, the second-to-last boss He fires volleys of shots at Crash, who is usually trying to fight (or run from) Ee-lectrics and Battlers. Combined with his quick healing rate makes it extremely difficult to stun him.

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* ThatOneBoss: In the console versions, Uka Uka, the second-to-last boss He fires volleys of shots at Crash, who is usually trying to fight (or run from) Ee-lectrics and Battlers. Combined with his quick healing rate makes it extremely difficult to stun him.him.
* TheWoobie: While Crash is usually an IronWoobie, this is among the few times he's shown visibly distressed, spending the entire game fretting over his captured sister. Surprisingly for a ''Crash'' title (and a Radical era one at that) it's ''not'' all PlayedForLaughs either.
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* BrokenBase: Practically everything about this game tends to incite highly variable reactions, particularly the character redesigns and the greater focus on combat. Some people find the game itself pretty good, great even, but not exactly as a ''Crash'' title due to how many liberties the game takes with the series.
* CriticalDissonance: ''Extremely'' polarizing among ''Crash'' fans, especially long-timers, but it was one of the better received games critically in some time.
* TheScrappy: Tiny's reworking, probably by far the most drastic one, is also far and away the most hated.
* ScrappyMechanic: There is one massive problem with the titans - they ''can't jump''. ''Mind over Mutant'' fixed this.
* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: ''How'' improved varies wildly from person to person, but a lot of fans found Radical put a better effort into this title than their [[VideoGame/CrashTagTeamRacing last game]] for the series.
* ThatOneBoss: In the console versions, Uka Uka, the second-to-last boss He fires volleys of shots at Crash, who is usually trying to fight (or run from) Ee-lectrics and Battlers. Combined with his quick healing rate makes it extremely difficult to stun him.

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