Crash Bandicoot 4 - 20 Years Later

Many thought that the Last of Us II had a lot of pressure as a sequel due to the gap of seven years from its prequel. Fans of Crash Bandicoot know such hardship, as they've patiently awaited a sequel to Crash Bandicoot: Warped from 1998 and now it's finally here in the form of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. 

If you're an avid fan of the series, it's probably that you've already knew this and have quickly began replaying the Crash N. Sane Trilogy to warm up. We'll be going beyond the reveal by trying to guess as to what to expect from the title when it releases this fall, on the 2nd October. 

• Story - a true successor to the previous title, no restarts or alternate realities or whatnot, just a classic Villain vs Hero narrative
• Characters - Crash is being joined by an array of friends who seem to be playable characters too
• Gameplay - expect more comedic, perhaps downright frustrating 3D platforming fun. Note the addition of new abilities to Crash's arsenal together with new masks to defy physics and time. 
• Graphics - one can expect a graphical level similar to the remastered trilogy released earlier on the platform 

The following is a statement from Activision, the publisher of the $60 title which I find fitting: 

The core experience of what makes Crash Bandicoot games so entertaining – an intense and hilarious 3D platforming experience defined by a certain marsupial’s brash attitude – remains faithfully intact, but with a number of new twists.

This includes a reimagined and updated art style, new gameplay mechanics, and innovative abilities, like being able to switch between Modern and Retro modes of play: These are all features that allow longtime fans and new players alike to enjoy Crash’s latest adventure! - Activision

One thing I would also expect for the title is a PS5 release as it wouldn't make sense for Sony to release such a popular title on the PS4 exclusively. 

You've seen the trailer, read the description and evaluated the pricetag. I'm no hardcore Crash fan, but I can only imagine the joy of finally getting a sequel so many years later. 

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below! Have you preordered already?