Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back Guide
Original PlayStation Turtle Woods gameplay; emulator screenshot.
PlayStation · 1997 · 6 guides & references
Key characters
Crash Bandicoot
Crash gathers Cortex's crystals while exploring the island's gem routes. His slide and belly flop change how he handles enemies and reinforced crates.
Original Naughty Dog archive drawing of Crash riding Polar.
Coco Bandicoot
Coco investigates Cortex's claims and tries to contact Crash through the Warp Room system. She is not a selectable platforming character in this original release.
Original Coco design drawing archived from Naughty Dog's web site.
Dr. Neo Cortex
Cortex presents himself as a scientist trying to avert disaster. His requests drive the crystal campaign, and his later escape changes the finale into a pursuit.
Cortex's original PlayStation final pursuit; emulator capture.
Dr. N. Gin
N. Gin confronts Crash in a large machine. This battle uses Wumpa-fruit shots and openings in the machine's weapons rather than ordinary close-range spins.
Original N. Gin design drawing from Naughty Dog's web-site archive.
Artwork & pictures
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