Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Looks Ace in 4K on PS4 Pro

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by Sammy Barker Mon 10th Apr 2017

There were some complaints when the gameplay was first revealed at PSX 2016 last year that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy looked a little flat and washed out, but the presentation has come a long way since then. It looks like Vicarious Visions has been busy tweaking the title's lighting, colouring, and even textures as the 32-bit love-in looks much more in line with its PSone counterparts now.

In fact, this 4K footage captured using a PlayStation 4 Pro on German channel Inside PlayStation looks… Really, really good. The animations, art, and image quality all look spot on – it really is a PSone game rendered in Ultra High-Definition. We're so glad not just that this project exists, but that it's being done properly.

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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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kyleforrester87
Mon 10th Apr 2017

Christ its gawjus innit. Need to upgrade my speakers though, couldn't understand a word she was saying.

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Haruki_NLI
Mon 10th Apr 2017

My lord it looks pretty.

And very red.

Oh goodie....this again.

Apart from that my only concern isn't nitpicking but rather a worry (Outside of colourblind mode thx guys) in that if this game emulates too close to how Crash felt in Crash 1, and not with the more fluid improvements from 2 and 3 (Id be okay with them keeping him heavy in Crash 1 but no further), then I'm worried.

Ive already heard he is "Somewhere inbetween" and unfortunately some people are having issues with even climbing stairs in Hang Eight because he is closer to Crash 1, especially with how hard he falls when jumping.

Okay, honestly the only other thing I'd change is when breaking Nitro crates or getting a collectible, give it more pazzaz. Make the screen shake, proper explosion, satisfying soundeffect. It doesn't feel good to do those things otherwise.

Feels hollow.

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wiiware
Mon 10th Apr 2017

She's speaking 1337 speak..

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BAMozzy
Mon 10th Apr 2017

I know I have been a bit critical of te overall look so far but this is looking better now. The lighting, shadows, ambient occlusion etc is given more depth and life to the image. Even the textures of the walls etc look to be improved - not so flat looking.

Still not sure that I would buy but I will give credit where its due. Its looking less like a PS3 game now...

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AdamNovice
Mon 10th Apr 2017

@BLP_Software It could depend on how each player has played it, both analogue sticks and d-pad are useable on the fly. PlayStation magazine said they found using the d-pad for the side scroller sections to feel much more accurate.

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CajDax
Mon 10th Apr 2017

June can't come fast enough

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Y999
Mon 10th Apr 2017

is it exclusive?on ps4

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Wazeddie22
Mon 10th Apr 2017

It looks better than ever and I seriously can't wait for this game.Day one

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get2sammyb
Mon 10th Apr 2017

@Y999 Common sense suggests it's a timed exclusive.

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koaeinferno
Tue 11th Apr 2017

Too bad its not native 4k. Bet the scorpio could run it better.

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stevie85
Tue 11th Apr 2017

Looks great I think.

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SegaBlueSky
Tue 11th Apr 2017

@waluigifan1 Well, yeah...it's not out yet and has much higher specs. Never know though, we might get the chance to find out if this is indeed only a timed exclusive.