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Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure
Developer(s) Vicarious Visions
Publisher(s) Universal Interactive Studios
Designer(s) Luis Barriga
Karthik Bala
Composer(s) Todd Masten
Series Crash Bandicoot
Platform(s) Game Boy Advance
Release date(s)
  • NA February 25, 2002
  • EU March 15, 2002
  • JP July 18, 2002
Genre(s) Platform
Mode(s) Single player

Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure is an exciting video game for the Game Boy Advance. It was also known as Crash Bandicoot XS in Europe and Crash Bandicoot Advance in Japan. This game was developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Universal Interactive Studios. In Japan, Konami handled its release.

The game first came out in North America on February 25, 2002. European players got it on March 15, 2002, and it arrived in Japan on July 18, 2002. It's a fun platform game where you control Crash Bandicoot on a big adventure.


What is Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure?

This game is part of the popular Crash Bandicoot series. It was the very first Crash Bandicoot game made for a handheld console. The game brings the classic platforming action that fans love to the Game Boy Advance.

The Story: A Shrinking World

In Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure, the evil Dr. Neo Cortex is up to no good again. He creates a giant machine called the "Planetary Shrink Ray." His plan is to shrink the entire Earth down to the size of his hand! This way, he can easily take over the world.

To stop him, Crash Bandicoot must travel around the world. He needs to find special crystals that can reverse the shrinking process. Along the way, he faces many challenges and enemies.

How to Play: Gameplay Basics

Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure is a platform game. This means you guide Crash through different levels. You jump over gaps, spin into enemies, and collect items.

  • Movement: Crash can run, jump, and double jump.
  • Attacks: His main attack is a spin, which defeats most enemies. He can also slide and body slam.
  • Collecting: You collect Wumpa Fruit, which gives you extra lives. You also smash crates to find more fruit and other power-ups.
  • Goals: Each level has a main goal, usually reaching the end. You can also find hidden areas and collect special gems and relics. These unlock more content.

Power-Ups and Abilities

As you play, Crash can gain temporary power-ups. These help him get through tougher parts of the game. For example, some power-ups might make him invincible for a short time. Others could give him special abilities like a super jump.

Development and Release

Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure was developed by Vicarious Visions. This company is known for making many games for handheld systems. They worked hard to bring the feel of the Crash Bandicoot games to the Game Boy Advance.

Bringing Crash to Handhelds

Creating a Crash Bandicoot game for a small system like the Game Boy Advance was a challenge. The developers had to make sure the game looked good and played smoothly. They managed to keep the fast-paced action and colorful graphics that the series is known for. The game was designed to be fun whether you played for a few minutes or a long time.

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