Mastering the Vertical: How to Jump Extra High in Crash Bandicoot

So, you want to achieve unprecedented heights in the world of Crash Bandicoot? You’ve come to the right place! The key to extra-high jumps in Crash Bandicoot depends on which game you’re playing, but the core principles remain the same: timing, utilizing boxes, and mastering special moves. In the original trilogy, you primarily rely on precise jumps and box bounces. However, in later installments like Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, you have access to new Quantum Masks which introduces more advanced maneuvers. Let’s break it down:

1. Box Bouncing Basics: The most common and fundamental technique involves bouncing off boxes. Any box that Crash can jump on will allow you to bounce higher, but you need to maximize the bounce. Holding down the jump button as you land on the box is critical. This extends the bounce and propels Crash higher than a simple tap.

2. Arrow Boxes – Your Vertical Launchpad: Arrow Boxes are specifically designed for launching Crash to great heights. They are particularly useful for reaching hidden areas or bypassing challenging sections. As with standard boxes, hold the jump button when landing on an arrow box to be launched much higher.

3. Sliding High Jump (Advanced): This technique is a bit more complex and relies on skillful movement and simultaneous button presses. Approach the edge of a platform, slide (by pressing the slide button), and then jump at the very last moment. If executed correctly, this can provide a small but noticeable height boost.

4. Aku Aku Assistance: In some levels, Aku Aku masks grant temporary invincibility. While not directly increasing your jump height, invincibility can allow you to take risks and bounce off enemies to reach greater heights. This opens up new possibilities for accessing hard-to-reach areas.

5. Crash Bandicoot 4: Quantum Masks: This game revolutionizes movement with the introduction of Quantum Masks.

   • Akano (Spinning): Some players suggest starting a jump, then activating Akano for a longer glide.

6. Advanced Techniques and Considerations

   • Level Design Awareness: Understanding the layout of a level is crucial. Many high jumps require you to approach an area with momentum, and strategically use your moves to maximize the impact of the jumps, slides and Quantum Masks. Look around and explore, and you’ll see many areas to test.
   • Practice Makes Perfect: Mastering these techniques requires practice. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t pull them off immediately. Spend time experimenting in different levels, practicing your timing and refining your technique. The more you play, the more intuitive these moves will become.
   • Context Matters: Jump high techniques may vary between games. Always consider which version of Crash you are playing to have more understanding on what is possible and what is not. Check the level design, the availability of Quantum Masks, and the boxes that are available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions to enhance your understanding of jumping higher in Crash Bandicoot:

How do you double jump in Crash Bandicoot?

The ability to double jump isn’t present in all Crash Bandicoot games. In earlier installments, like the original trilogy, Crash doesn’t naturally have a double jump. However, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time introduces a double jump mechanic which must be activated by holding down a specific button first, alongside the usual jump input.

How do you jump on metal boxes in Crash Bandicoot?

You can’t simply jump on metal boxes in Crash Bandicoot to bounce. Metal boxes are indestructible through standard means. To deal with them, you need to use special moves or objects, such as a body slam (if available in that particular game) or a TNT box strategically placed nearby.

How do you get Golden Wumpa?

Somewhere on the track will be a crate with a golden glow. Smash it, and a Golden Wumpa Fruit will spawn and shoot up the track. Ghosts however will be unmarked. Your goal is to chase after and catch them, either by touching it or hitting it with a weapon.

Can you cheat in Crash Bandicoot?

Sadly, the cheat codes of old cannot be used in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, or PC. There’s no cheat code menu at all, so you’ll just have to make it through each game the hard way!

How do you race in Crash Bandicoot?

A crucial maneuver in Crash Team Racing is the power slide. The player executes the slide by holding down one of the shoulder buttons to perform a hop and steering before the kart lands. While sliding, the “Turbo Boost Meter” on the lower-right corner of the screen fills up and goes from green to red.

How do you jump in Crash Team Racing?

Press and hold the R1 button when going into a turn to jump and begin your slide. When the Turbo Meter turns red, press the L1 button to pick up a boost while still holding R1.

How do you play Capture the Flag on Crash Team Racing?

If an opponent has the flag of your team, damage them to force them to drop the flag, then drive over it to teleport it back to your base.

How do you use weapons in Crash Team Racing?

Your other most important buttons will be B to use a weapon or an item, X to brake which you might want to use for sliding which is when you brake at the same time as turning to take a corner more quickly. You also have the controls for your camera which will be the right and left triggers.

Does TNT count as a box in Crash?

Yes. TNT boxes also count towards the level’s box total.

Why is Crash Bandicoot so hard?

Part of what makes Crash games so difficult lies in their level designs. Classic Crash games involve steep jumps, hidden gems, box collecting, and much more.

Is Crash Bandicoot really that hard?

It depends on how casual you mean by “casual.” If you’ve beaten 3D platformers like Mario Odyssey, Mario 64, or any of the first three Spyro games (presumably from the Reignited Trilogy), then Crash will be noticeably more difficult, but you’ll be able to beat the last boss with a bit of effort.

Why is it called Crash Bandicoot?

While preparing for the game’s demonstration at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the team decided to finally rename the titular character “Crash Bandicoot” (the particular name being credited to Dave Baggett and Taylor Kurosaki), with his surname being based on his canonical species and his first name stemming from his tendency to “crash” into boxes.

How do you unlock Fake Crash Crash Team Racing?

Fake Crash is unlocked by playing Adventure Mode, but he’s not unlocked by beating him in a race. On the contrary, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled players unlock Fake Crash by winning the Purple Gem Cup -or- at the main menu, hold L1 + R1 and press Circle, Down, Down, Up, Circle, Circle, Down, Left, Right (ODDNOODLE).

What does CTR mean in Crash Bandicoot?

Crash Team Racing (stylized as CTR: Crash Team Racing) is a 1999 kart racing video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It is the fourth installment in the Crash Bandicoot series.

Where can I learn more about educational games?

To learn more about how games are used in education and how to design effective learning experiences using games, visit the Games Learning Society website at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/. The GamesLearningSociety.org offers research, resources, and a community for educators and game developers interested in game-based learning.

By mastering these techniques and exploring the nuances of each game, you’ll be able to jump higher, reach hidden areas, and conquer even the most challenging levels in Crash Bandicoot. Good luck, and happy jumping!