Who wants a Crash Bandicoot version of Mario Party?
STORY
The story for this game is totally stupid because because you have to see it 5 times to realize what's going on. I still don't get it so don't totally believe me about the story. Well, there's this evil guy called 'The Viscount' who wants a power crystal. He plans to trick Crash, Coco and the gang into getting it for him. But at the end, the Viscount reaches for it, but Crash snatches it from him just in time. Then Coco says "Bless the World" (very un-COCOish). The story line is hard to follow. What everyone is saying is written in writing, but you don't know who's saying it! This is probably the worst Crash Bandicoot story line ever. I really like Crash Bandicoot, but all my hopes for a fantastic Crash Bandicoot DS game (this is the whole reason I bought it) was flushed down the toilet.
GAMEPLAY
This is the worst gameplay I've seen on the DS. There are only 6 places to go to with nothing interesting to look at. Aku - aku won't stop saying annoying stuff like: "Use your items" and "Press the x button". It makes you want to say "SHUT-UP" out loud. I can't say much about the gameplay so if you've played Mario Party, it's just a bad version of that on the DS. The minigames are totally stupid. All of them need your stylus in the worst possible way. I haven't found a fun minigame, they're all just so boring. There is only one good thing a like about Crash Boom! Bang! That is that if you've played Mario Party on the DS, you know that you have to wait your turn, but in this game, you don't have to wait. All the players have their turn at the same time.
GRAPHICS
The graphics are the worst I've ever seen on the DS. It makes me want to puke comparing this to other DS game's graphics. Watch some Gamespot gameplay videos and you'll know what I mean.
SOUND
I guess the sound isn't too bad. But it's not the best. I wouldn't get this game just for the sound (who would?). I just think the gameplay, the graphics, the story just ruins it all.
Overall, Crash Boom! Bang! is a game no one should get, even if you love Crash Bandicoot. Sierra have disappointed us all.
STORY-----------------------2/10
GAMEPLAY-----------------2/10
GRAPHICS-----------------1/10
SOUND----------------------6/10
OVERALL--------------------3.5
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