I had this game when I was small and I just love it no matter how old I get.

By the time 1996 rolled around there was still a sense or feeling within the industry that a console platform or hardware maker needed a mascot. A character that could be associated with a specific bit of tech, be the star of their own game, and generally be tied to one platform.

In 2017 remasters are everywhere and these seem to divide people right down the middle. Some believe there are too many, while others embrace the walk down memory lane. Ultimately the love or hate usually comes down to what the franchise in question is – and this update of the original Crash...

When it flows; it's great; Crash is a loveable mascot; Perfect nostalgia fodder

Way too much trial and error; Controls are fiddly; Has most definitely aged

When Crash Bandicoot hit the scene in the '90s, it didn't take long for him to become the de facto PlayStation mascot. He didn't reach the same level of popularity as Mario or Sonic, but the original Crash games were charming platformers that resonated with audiences thanks to expressive characters...

Excellent visual upgrades elevate the spirit of Crash; An enjoyable variety of challenges and environments keep you engaged from one level to the next; A sizeable collection of classic 3D platforming

Abrupt spikes in difficulty that could have been ironed out; Outdated designs feel at odds with the modern presentation

I am thankful Family Friendly Gaming purchased a copy of Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy on the PS4 for this review. I gave up on the PR and Marketing people for this game being professional in any way, shape or manner.

Activision has played the nostalgia card like a seasoned Vegas pro, and will no doubt enjoy seeing the sales figures of N. Sane Trilogy skyrocket as a result. Vicarious Visions deserves major props for doing a fantastic job of eliminating the "Whoa… This is way blockier than I remember it to be"...

All three original PS1 Crash Bandicoot games are remastered for the PS4, but does Crash really deserve a comeback

High quality remaster that improves everything from the graphics to the controls; Good value for money and Crash still has a lot of charm

The original games were always very simplistic, and they seem even more limited today; Racing sections are particularly poor

Baz checks out Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, a nostalgia-fuelled shot-for-shot remake of three Naughty Dog classics from Skylanders studio Vicarious Visions.

Charming style and tone; Stunning graphical overhaul; Gameplay variety; Coco is now playable in all three games

Lack of gameplay remaster; Long load times; Overall lack of package polish

It's been almost exactly a year since Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy arrived on the PS4 , and the game is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch (as well as Xbox One and Windows).

Short levels are a natural fit for taking the Switch on the go; So much nostalgia; Remastered graphics make the games feel brand new; even if the content is the same as the originals

Controls can be a bit slippery-feeling; Tags

Crash Bandicoot could well be considered PlayStation's first mascot. Though he didn't always stay exclusive to the console, for the late '90s he was effectively Sony's Mario. If you'd laid your hands on an original PlayStation controller during that time, chances are good that you've played a Crash...

Beautifully rebuilt graphics; Pixel perfect to the classics; PlayStation's original mascot is back

Maintains some of the classics' oversights; Hitboxes and perspectives can feel off