Average Rating: 
Rating: - very well done
This game is a must have for fans of the series and far outclasses the first outing on the Gameboy (The Huge Adventure). The sound effects and music is varied and faithful to the previous games, and the graphics look amazingly good for a handheld.For those who haven't played any of the previous games in the series, they all have similar plots and gameplay elements. For various reasons, the bad guys want some crystals from the levels. Crash collects the crystals and during the course of the game foils their unspecified evil plans. Along the way are items for him to collect like fruit stored in boxes. Collecting 100 pieces of fruit gets a free guy. There are masks to collect that give him a 1 time shield, and once in a while there is a free guy in some of the boxes. The levels are organized into areas, and completing each area requires "beating the boss". Each boss has some sort of weakness you have to figure out. After beating each boss, Crash acquires another ability like extra-high jump or extra-long sliding. After you have collected the crystals, more game play is squeezed out in 2 ways - gems and relics. Gems are collected either by breaking all the boxes in a level or sometimes they are hidden in a secret area in the level. The game tells you before you enter a level which items are still available to collect. Each level also has a target time for completion. After you have collected the crystal, you can reenter a level, touch a clock then start racing through. By going as fast as you can and beating the target time, you win a Relic. Most of the levels are similar to previous games but there are a few new twists. There are levels where Crash is water skiing and a big chompy shark is chasing him (hint: control Crash with the L&R buttons instead of the D-pad). These levels remind me of the jet-ski levels I didn't enjoy on previous games but the water skiing is actually fun. Other new twists are flying on a little helicopter pack and a magic carpet. I'm not sure if the game could be played through by young children without help as some of the levels are pretty hard. Notably, the 3rd boss level is a difficult. There is a 2nd crash on the screen making mirror moves to him. By much trial and error I figured out you have to run the right-side Crash into the traps to win. I don't think my 6 year old could ever finish that level. They have recreated the levels from The Wrath of Cortex where Crash is rolling around in a glass ball called the Atlasphere. These levels were the some of the most enjoyable in The Wrath of Cortex. On the N-Tranced, they seem to be the same track every time with new obstacles thrown in. These levels become a little frustrating because it is fairly easy to roll the ball off the side. They can only be beaten by creeping through the level with your finger on the brake button. I could have lived with fewer of these.
Rating: - My review of Crash Bandicoot 2 N-Tranced on Game boy advance
I think this game looks to be very promising. I've played most of the previous Crash games and did enjoy them. The only flaw I can see with the new game is that like other Crash games it is probably going to be quite easy to defeat the final boss and complete the game, although to get all the games and top relics is hard. Overall I'd give this game nine out of ten. In my opinion I'm definitely going to get this game.
Rating: - Another great game for your GBA.
This is a very good game. The graphics in it are bedder than in THE HUDGE ADVENTURE. If u liked crash 2 & 3 for PS1. And u also liked THE HUDGE ADVENTURE,you will love this game. Also it is at a GREAT price. I Highly recomend it. Also WHEN/IF you get it,get it from www.amazon.com!-Andy
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