Crash of the Titans

About Crash of the Titans

Radical Entertainment released this sixth main entry in the series back in October 2007 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Wii, and PSP. The story finds Doctor Neo Cortex harvesting a glowing green sludge called Mojo to mutate local wildlife into a mindless army of Titans. You play as Crash Bandicoot trying to stop this invasion by finding ways to hijack those very monsters. This title shifts the formula slightly from pure platforming to include brawling elements alongside traditional level exploration and power-up collection across multiple consoles during that specific generation.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time sprinting through colorful levels while hunting for enemies to punch or kick. Defeating foes drops the Mojo substance you need to upgrade your own moves or unlock new abilities. A major shift here is the jacking mechanic where you grab a Titan and take direct control to smash other obstacles or beat up smaller bad guys. These mutated creatures have unique attacks ranging from ground pounds to ranged slams. You can switch between controlling Crash and riding a Titan at will during combat sequences. The controls feel responsive when managing these switches mid-combo, though the Wii version adds motion-based inputs for the brawling sections that change the flow entirely compared to the DualShock or controller layout.

What Players Think

Players on IGDB have given this game a 65.9 out of 100 based on 110 ratings. The average playtime hovers around 12 hours for a standard run, with completion rates sitting lower than previous entries in the franchise. Community moods are split between those who enjoy the chaotic brawling and players frustrated by the difficulty spikes when fighting early Titans. Review snippets often mention the Mojo collection loop as either a fun progression system or a repetitive grind depending on your patience level. The multiplayer mode gets fewer mentions but maintains a small active group of players looking for local couch battles rather than online matches.

PlayPile's Take

This title is worth playing if you want a chaotic action platformer with some genuine fighting mechanics added to the mix. You should check the price first since it often sells cheap on secondary markets due to lower critical reception compared to the original trilogy. There are achievements tied to collecting all Mojo and beating every Titan without taking damage, which might appeal to completionists. The jacking system offers a fresh twist that keeps things interesting for the middle portion of the game even if the story feels thin. Skip this one if you prefer tight platforming over loose brawling.

Storyline

The game's story centers on the discovery of a substance known as Mojo, which Doctor Neo Cortex plans to use to turn the inhabitants of the Wumpa Islands into an army of loyal mutants known as Titans. Crash Bandicoot must stop Cortex by using the technique of jacking to take control of and destroy Cortex's Titans while collecting the mojo.