07-09-2016, 08:17 PM | #1 |
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Crash Bandicoot Remastered Classics
As some of you may already know, Activision and Sony have announced at the recently-held E3 that not only would Crash Bandicoot, the character that helped to make the PlayStation a household name and made Sony a leading company in the video game console market would be making his long-awaited comeback in the sixth Skylanders game set for release this year, but they are also developing a three-game collection featuring high-definition remakes of the original PS1 titles excluding Team Racing and Bash set for release sometime in 2017. If you ask me, I'm far more interested in the remakes than I am for the Skylanders cameo.
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07-09-2016, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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I've only ever borrowed the first game from a neighbor. So yeah, I'll probably pick it up.
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07-10-2016, 01:06 AM | #3 |
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And they'll still be in PS1 graphics. Anyone expecting a full remake like the Ratchet and Clank reboot are fooling themselves.
If this was only Crash 1 then I might see it happening, but 3 games? And in a collection? No way is it going to be a remake. |
07-10-2016, 01:17 AM | #4 |
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If that's the case, I'll still be looking forward to it. Even three ports are better than eight years of practical complete and utter silence.
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07-10-2016, 02:35 PM | #5 |
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Except, that is exactly what's happening. All 3 games are being remade from the ground up
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07-11-2016, 08:13 PM | #6 | |
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Af of right now, it's my most anticipated game of 2017.
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There's a push on twitter to get the original series' composer, Josh Mancell, to help with the remastered soundtrack. If you don't know, the soundtrack in the original games was highly compressed and cut up, but Josh has the original soundtrack files and has expressed interest in returning to the series. I don't know if it will be successful, but it would be cool to have someone from the original team working on this. |
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07-11-2016, 09:30 PM | #8 |
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I can think of a few reasons, one being some of the songs in the console version have different instruments compared to the pre-console versions. For example:
Compare these two: Console Tiny's theme Pre-console Tiny's theme The console version has a strong "growl" like instrument while in the pre-console version it's barely audible and sped up. Though some are just like the console versions, only higher quality: Console Rock It Pre-console Rock It Of couse this is all subjective, but it is worth noting that some of the pre-console versions aren't exactly like the console versions. Either way, Josh Mancell still needs to be contacted for the original pre-console mixes. |
08-19-2016, 12:53 PM | #9 |
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Gameplay and boxart for Imaginators have revealed that not only is Cortex going to be a Skylander as well, but Wumpa Island will also be a level pack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFOUo1vx2H0 https://twitter.com/SkylandersInq/st...33876244533248 If the gameplay is supposed to be a tease of what the remasters will be like, sign me the heck up. |
08-19-2016, 01:35 PM | #10 | |
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CTR won't be remastered? That sucks. Oh well - I still would want to play the original version regardless.
CNK could use some help if the CB remastered game list ever extends - the power boost steering in the game is still a pain in the butt for me to learn / use.
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08-19-2016, 05:19 PM | #11 |
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My God, they're gonna make me buy a PS4... That looks AMAZING.
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08-19-2016, 05:25 PM | #12 |
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I'm in love with that Thumpin' Wumpa Islands level in Skylanders Imaginators.
Love how Cortex pretty much plays how he did in Crash Twinsanity. There's just too many details to praise in this level, the only thing that feels weird or off to me is the tribesman suddenly talking with a surfer accent. They even have Spyro make an appearance in the level as a nice nod to Crash Purple/Spyro Orange. I've never been into Skylanders before, but I'll definitely be getting the Crash and Cortex figures. It's also great to hear Lex Lang as Cortex again. He isn't as menacing as Clancy Brown, but he's just so enjoyable to listen to. Opening Cutscene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTVpvVfY2xE |
08-19-2016, 05:32 PM | #13 |
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Fake Crash! Hell yeah, he's the best.
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08-19-2016, 08:28 PM | #14 |
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Tawna never had any lines in the original game, I'm curious to see how they could expand her "Pamela Anderson with a brain" personality in this day of age. Considering that Crash and Cortex's appearances in Skylanders have been ripped right out of the original concept art, it would certainly be...interesting if they did the same for Tawna. http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/...20090907175705 http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/...20090907174920 http://66.media.tumblr.com/d23772852...22ro2_1280.png Though if she did reappear she would probably just have her toned down look from the original game. http://67.media.tumblr.com/83b5db3de...22ro1_1280.png The Japanese manual for Crash 2 said that Tawna dumped Crash in favor of Pinstripe Potoroo, it would be brilliant if they would adapt that for the remaster. Something like this. Crash journeys through three islands, a giant castle, finally besting Cortex himself. Then there's slow motion as Crash and Tawna run to each, arms outstretched ready to embrace one another...only for Tawna to run past Crash and embrace Pinstripe. Then Tawna and one of the bosses you fought in the game walk off into the sunset. It would be a great subversion of the damsel in distress plots in platformers. That would be up there with the cow falling on Princess What's Her Name in Earthworm Jim for me. |
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09-22-2016, 08:12 AM | #16 |
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Still no footage for the remakes yet, but a trailer for Thumpin' Wumpa Islands has surfaced (though it's unlisted for some reason).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN4-TpPqjvQ |
10-10-2016, 07:38 PM | #17 |
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It's official...Mancell isn't doing the music.
https://crashynews.wordpress.com/201...s-composition/ |
10-10-2016, 07:40 PM | #18 |
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In more uplifting news, a release date has potentially been leaked.
http://www.gamezone.com/news/retaile...elease-3444203 Last edited by retr0pia75; 10-10-2016 at 10:41 PM. |
10-13-2016, 02:39 PM | #19 |
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The Thumpin' Wumpa Islands level pack for Skylanders Imaginators has been released!
(WARNING: SPOILERS) https://crashynews.wordpress.com/201...s-imaginators/ |
11-01-2016, 11:26 PM | #20 |
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This might be enough to make me buy a PS4. Crash Bandicoot 2 was amazing back in the day, and I'm sure it still is too.
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