Crash Bandicoot returns this fall @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 18, 2007

News: Vivendi is bringing Crash of the Titans to nearly everything but the PS3.

Vivendi Games has announced they are bringing everyone's favorite Bandicoot back to video games with Crash of the Titans. The game is in development for the PS2, PSP, DS, GBA, Xbox 360 and the Wii and it is scheduled to ship in the fall.

It seems Neo and Nina Cortex are up to their old tricks again as they've pulled the Power Rangers routine and are attempting to create massive mutants out of the local wildlife. It is up to Crash (and his partner in the two-player mode, Carbon-Crash) to "hijack" these monsters and use their powers against Cortex.

УCrash Bandicoot Ц one of the most popular videogame characters of all time Ц is back and his all-new adventure brings with it more irreverent humor, family-friendly action, a wild cast of characters and amazing new titanic enemies to discover,Ф said Cindy Cook, chief marketing and strategy officer for Vivendi Games. УFeaturing advanced acrobatic combat and incredible co-op multiplayer, Crash of the Titans will be a fun and adventurous title for gamers of all ages.Ф

Here's what else gamers can expect from Crash of the Titans:

СJack to Attack!' Ц Control, play and battle as 15 outrageous, original enemies, including titanic creatures such as Scorporilla, Ratcicle, Magamadon and Shellephant. While in control of a monster in Сjacked' mode, players can throw toxic stink bombs, call lightning down from the sky, fire laser beams from their eyes or even impale enemies with a massive scorpion tail. It's up to you to use all of the creatures' special abilities to defeat Neo and Nina Cortex.

Hyper-Dynamic Combat Ц For the first time ever, Crash now has a powerful acrobatic fighting system that includes punches and flying kicks, multiple attacks and special counter moves. Players can power-up skills to unlock new attacks and blazing combos.

Exploration and Adventure Ц With an amazingly expanded move set, Crash can now interact with his world in totally new ways. Players will be able to wall-run, swing from ropes and flip off springboards Ц Crash can even toss Aku Aku on the ground to surf, skate, grind and shred.

Wacky Co-Op Action Ц At any point in the game, a second player can join in the fun and play as Carbon-Crash to help unleash total chaos! In a totally innovative twist to co-op action gaming, Crash can even jack Carbon-Crash (or vice versa) for some hysterical Crash Сjacked' mayhem.

We'll have more on Crash of the Titans soon.