Game Name:

Crash Bandicoot The Wrath of Cortex

Video Game System:

Nintendo Gamecube

Release Year:

2002

ESRB Rating:

E

Genre:

Platformer

Publisher:

Universal Interactive Studios

Developer:

Traveller’s Tales

Player Count:

1 player

UPC Number:

020626717519

SKU:

660b901620ee36402a31

Condition:

Very Good

Has Manual:

Yes

Condition Notes:

Game Description:

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (Nintendo GameCube, 2002)

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex brings everyone’s favorite orange marsupial to the GameCube for another round of platforming chaos and wumpa-fueled mayhem. Released in 2002 by Universal Interactive, this entry marks Crash’s first real step into the sixth generation of consoles — and while it might look shinier, it’s still the same wild, spin-happy insanity we grew up loving. Think of it as the classic Crash formula turned up to 11, now with more explosions, more crystals, and way more frustration.

This time, Neo Cortex is back (because of course he is) and he’s unleashed the Elemental Masks — ancient forces of nature bent on total destruction. It’s up to Crash, Coco, and the power of player patience to stop him across 30 levels of traps, jumps, and spinning glory. You’ll ride vehicles, pilot submarines, and dodge hazards that seem personally offended by your existence. It’s the kind of game that keeps your heart rate up and your controller dangerously close to flying across the room.

The visuals pop beautifully on the GameCube, with bright, cartoony levels and smooth animation that make the chaos look way too good to be this punishing. The music slaps, the humor’s classic Crash nonsense, and the gameplay hits that perfect balance of “fun” and “mild suffering.” It’s the Crash experience distilled: fast, loud, and slightly unhinged.

If you’re ready to spin, slide, and suffer your way through another Cortex meltdown, The Wrath of Cortex is a must. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and relive the GameCube platformer that kept the Crash legacy rolling (and spinning) into the 2000s.

1. Play as Crash and Coco across 30 levels packed with traps, vehicles, and challenges.
2. Battle Neo Cortex and the Elemental Masks in an epic, globe-trotting showdown.
3. Classic Crash gameplay with upgraded visuals and new platforming mechanics.
4. Includes vehicle segments, boss fights, and all the chaos you can handle.
5. A colorful, high-energy GameCube adventure that keeps the Bandicoot spirit alive.