Crash Bandicoot N. | Sane Trilogy -nsp-

Bringing a graphically intensive title to a portable hybrid console requires smart optimization. Vicarious Visions successfully brought the full experience to the Switch without cutting core content. Handheld Mode Docked Mode 480p (Dynamic) 720p (Fixed) Frame Rate Target 30 FPS Target 30 FPS Visual Quality Crisp on small screen Slightly softer on large displays

2017 (Switch Port: 2018) Developer: Vicarious Visions (Port: Toys for Bob) Genre: 3D Platformer Platform Context: Nintendo Switch (NSP)

The vehicle levels (motorcycle, jet ski, airplane) benefit hugely from the Switch’s ability to use the Pro Controller. The NSP version installs the Future Tense DLC seamlessly as an extra warp room portal. This level is brutally hard but serves as a love letter to long-time fans.

Vicarious Visions unified the collision physics across all three games, utilizing Crash 3 's engine as the baseline. This means Crash falls slightly faster than he did in the original Crash 1 , making certain precise jumps—such as those on the infamous "Road to Nowhere" bridge—much tighter and more challenging. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -NSP-

8.5/10 Docked: 8/10 | Handheld: 9/10

When it comes to the Nintendo Switch port, the trade-offs for portability are clear.

The story shifts into high gear when the ruins of Cortex's space station crash into Earth, releasing , the evil twin brother of Aku Aku. Bringing a graphically intensive title to a portable

| Source | Platform | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Metacritic (User) | PS4 | "This is a very solid remake of the Crash trilogy as they all play really well and have some fantastic graphical upgrades" | | IMDb | All | "Vicarious Visions' work was nothing short of reverent. The trilogy's visual overhaul was dazzling" | | Backloggd | All | "This game has the best balance of collectables in the whole series" | | Metacritic (User) | PS4 | "A great nostalgic feeling with great gameplay, extremely tight controls and a renewal of 3 great games" |

Here are some useful tips for playing the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on Nintendo Switch:

While it's a fast-paced game, taking the time to explore every corner for hidden crates is essential. The NSP version installs the Future Tense DLC

Happy spinning and wumping

Let's be brutally honest. The PS4 Pro version of N. Sane Trilogy runs at a flawless 60 FPS with higher resolution shadows. The Switch NSP version runs at 30 FPS. However, the Switch version features: