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Crash Bandicoot Remake: Fans Divided Over Jump Mechanics

7/28/2025

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The 2017 remake of Crash Bandicoot's N. Sane Trilogy sparked controversy, as fans grappled with its altered jumping mechanics. Naughty Dog co-founder Andrew Gavin voiced his disappointment, arguing that the shift to a binary jump system stripped away the original's intricate control, leading to a frustrating experience despite the stunning visuals.

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The 2017 remake of Crash Bandicoot's N. Sane Trilogy sparked controversy, as fans grappled with its altered jumping mechanics. Naughty Dog co-founder Andrew Gavin voiced his disappointment, arguing that the shift to a binary jump system stripped away the original's intricate control, leading to a frustrating experience despite the stunning visuals.