Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced |
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| Developer(s) | Vicarious Visions |
| Publisher(s) | Universal Interactive Studios Konami (Japan) |
| Designer(s) | Luis Barriga Chris Degnan Tem Stellmach |
| Composer(s) | Shin'en Multimedia |
| Series | Crash Bandicoot |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Advance |
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| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced is a fun video game that was made for the Game Boy Advance. In Japan, it is known as Crash Bandicoot Advance 2: Gurugurusaimin Dai Panic!? (クラッシュ・バンディクー アドバンス2 ぐるぐるさいみん大パニック!?). This game was developed by Vicarious Visions. It was published by Universal Interactive Studios and by Konami in Japan.
The game first came out in North America on January 7, 2003. Players in Europe could get it starting March 14, 2003. Finally, it was released in Japan on December 4, 2003. It's part of the popular Crash Bandicoot series.
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What is N-Tranced?
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced is a platform game. This means you control a character who jumps between platforms and avoids obstacles. The game continues the adventures of Crash Bandicoot. He is a bandicoot, which is a small marsupial animal.
The Story Begins
The story of N-Tranced starts with a new villain named N. Trance. He is a master of hypnosis. N. Trance teams up with other bad guys like Dr. Neo Cortex and Uka Uka. Their plan is to hypnotize Crash's friends. They want to use them to find powerful crystals and gems.
Who Gets Hypnotized?
N. Trance manages to hypnotize Coco Bandicoot, Crash's sister. He also hypnotizes Crunch Bandicoot, a super-strong bandicoot. Even Fake Crash, a strange look-alike, falls under his spell. It's up to Crash to save his friends and stop the villains.
Gameplay Fun
In Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, you play as Crash. Your main goal is to run, jump, and spin through many different levels. Each level has its own challenges and enemies. You need to collect items and defeat bosses to win.
Collecting Items
As you play, you will collect two main things:
- Crystals: These are important for finishing levels.
- Gems: These are harder to get. You usually earn them by breaking all the boxes in a level.
Different Play Styles
The game offers various ways to play. Sometimes you'll be running forward in a classic platforming style. Other times, you might be riding a vehicle or flying. This keeps the game exciting and fresh. There are also special levels where you race against other characters.
Saving Your Friends
To save Coco, Crunch, and Fake Crash, you have to beat them in special boss battles. Once you defeat them, they break free from N. Trance's control. Then, they can even help you in some parts of the game.
Characters You'll Meet
- Crash Bandicoot: The hero of the story. He's a brave bandicoot who loves to spin and jump.
- Coco Bandicoot: Crash's smart sister. She's good with computers and helps Crash.
- Crunch Bandicoot: A strong, muscular bandicoot. He was created by Dr. Cortex but later became good.
- N. Trance: The new villain. He's a master of hypnosis and wants to control everyone.
- Dr. Neo Cortex: Crash's main enemy. He's a mad scientist who always tries to take over the world.
- Uka Uka: An evil mask spirit. He's the source of much of the bad guys' power.
Images for kids
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An example of gameplay in Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced
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Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced introduces the character N. Trance (pictured) to the series.
See also
In Spanish: Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced para niños
