Crash Team Rumble Deluxe Edition PS5

Crash Team Rumble Deluxe Edition For PS5

It's been a pleasant surprise to see that Toys for Bob has remained working on Crash Bandicoot. The team's latest idea for the decades-old mascot is something that's slightly more outside the box. Crash Team Rumble is a 4v4 multiplayer party game that focuses on collecting loads of Wumpa fruit. The result is something far more fun than one might expect, even if certain live service elements feel out of place.

Crash Team Rumble is a relatively simple idea. Players pick from various characters in the Crash Bandicoot world, from the original all the way through Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, for a party-style romp that sees teams collect Wumpa fruit. What makes this idea work is that it mainly incorporates classic Crash Bandicoot platforming mechanics. Collecting Wumpa fruit means spinning through crates and leaping across platforms. It's a competitive contest constructed around the foundation of a basic Crash Bandicoot game.

The result is sessions that are fast-paced and fun. That's largely a credit to the map designs, which look like they're inspired and designed after various Crash locales. When players aren't navigating tough jumps to collect the Wumpa they need, they're battling it out at their teams' goalposts to drop it off. Players can take on one of three roles on their teams. Whether they choose to be a Scorer, a Booster, or a Blocker, there's a place on the team for everyone. Even those who aren't efficient at scoring or eliminating other players can succeed by filling helpful support roles.