Learn the controls, how to start a new game, and the basics of playing Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, including Wumpa Fruit, boxes, and Aku Aku masks.
This guide covers the essential controls and gameplay mechanics for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Learn how to navigate levels, collect items, and utilize various box types to progress.
Controls:
- Movement: Up (Forward), Down (Backward), Left, Right
- Actions: X (Jump), O (Crouch/Slide), Square (Spin)
- Other: Triangle (Inventory), R1 (Same as O), Start (Pause)
- Advanced Moves: O/R1+Directional Buttons (Slide and Jump / Crouch and Jump)
Getting Started:
From the title screen, you can start a new game or load a saved game. Loading a game displays four save slots, showing the player's name, completion percentage, lives, crystals, and gems. Choosing 'Cancel' allows for a new save.
Starting a new game presents an introductory level. Progress through this level to reach the Warp Room.
In the Warp Room, you can access five levels. Collecting a crystal from each level allows you to challenge the boss via the central platform, unlocking the next Warp Room. Save your game by interacting with the 'Load/Save' wall.
Pressing Start pauses the game, offering options to view status, quit, or change settings. The pause menu displays your crystal count (out of 25), gem count (out of 42), and overall completion percentage.
Playing the Game:
Gameplay involves navigating levels, defeating enemies, and collecting items. The primary collectibles are Wumpa Fruit (100 grant an extra life) and various types of boxes.
Box Types:
- Normal Box: Contains Wumpa Fruit.
- ? Box: Contains extra lives or Wumpa Fruit.
- Bounce Box: Bounces you up and yields Wumpa Fruit on each bounce. Can be broken after multiple bounces. Jumping as you land on one increases bounce height.
- Aku Aku Box: Reveals an Aku Aku mask, which acts as health. Collecting a second mask grants two hits, and a third provides temporary invincibility. Masks do not protect against instant-kill hazards.
- C Box: Creates a checkpoint when broken.
- Crash Box: Reveals a life.
- Arrow Box: Bounces you upwards; jumping on impact increases height. Can be broken by spinning.
- Reinforced Box: Requires a body slam to break.
- TNT Box: Explodes after a timer starts when jumped on, or immediately if spun.
- Nitro Box: Explodes on contact. Cannot be broken by the player.
- Green ! Box: Destroys all Nitro Boxes in a level when activated (though it cannot be broken itself).
- ! Box: Activates by normal interaction, filling in white outlined boxes or platforms.
- Metal Box: Indestructible and can crush the player.
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