Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time for Windows

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time leaps back onto desktops with the kinetic energy that defined the original trilogy, inviting newcomers and veterans into a fresh multiverse romp. By keeping the signature spin-jump flow intact while tightening level design, the marsupial mascot proves there is still room for classic platforming thrills.

Beyond nostalgia, Crash Bandicoot 4 revitalizes the genre truly with Quantum Masks that twist gravity and time, setting a new standard for inventive challenge runs. Its no-nonsense checkpointing, optional Modern or Retro rules, and online leaderboards ensure constant community speed-running chatter, solidifying Crash’s evergreen appeal among PC platform die-hards.

Mastering every quantum-powered dimension

Crash Bandicoot 4 wastes no time dropping players into labyrinthine gauntlets that interlace precision jumps with momentum-driven rails. The pace stays electric thanks to alternate timeline levels that let Neo Cortex, Dingodile, and a reinvented Tawna bend the rules, each character sporting bespoke tools that ripple back through the core campaign, allowing creative mastery without bloating the learning curve. Difficulty scaling remains fair, rewarding muscle memory without unfair spikes.

Core mechanics evolve subtly; wall running stretches momentum, while rope swings and rail grinds add vertical flair, all responding instantly to keyboard or controller inputs for buttery responsiveness across hardware profiles. Modern mode’s generous lives counter sits beside a retro toggle for purists, proving the developers understand both accessibility and bragging-rights culture, yet avoid gimmick overload by weaving upgrades organically into the decades-old spin-jump rhythm.

Replay value skyrockets once flashback tapes, time trials, and the paint-splashed N. Verted Mode enter the mix, encouraging daily leaderboard hunts and community custom challenges. Offline evenings shine too, with Bandicoot Battle and Pass N. Play turning single-level runs into couch trash-talk marathons. Rare freezes reported on the support site still surface, yet brisk load times and generous assist options keep frustration low while wumpa collection remains addictively brisk.

An essential multiverse platforming triumph

Crash Bandicoot 4 cements its legacy by fusing classic precision with inventive twists that respect long-time fans and invite new players to experiment. The fluid movement set, character-specific stages, and local party options create a rich loop of mastery and friendly rivalry. Consistent performance across rigs and plentiful collectibles ensure lasting value, making this dimension-hopping sequel today a smart addition to any PC gamer’s library.

• Added native 4K support on compatible hardware for sharper visuals and smoother performance
• Introduced optional Modern/Retro rulesets and quality-of-life assist options
• Digital purchase grants Totally Tubular cosmetic skins for Crash and Coco at launch