King developed and launched Crash Bandicoot: On the Run in March 2021 even though its Soft launch was carried out in April 2020. The action-packed mobile game which is available for both iOS and Android devices revolves around Crash and Coco Bandicoot. The duo roams around various locations trying to collect elements to construct weapons that will be used to defeat villains such as Nitrus Brio, Tiny Tiger, and Koala Kong.

The game is a ton of content tailormade to please and satisfy diehard Crash Bandicoots fans and to attract new players. The developers have a plan to keep the content exciting through the introduction of new seasons, characters, and challenges in the months and years following its launch. This gives users more reasons to get into the Crash Bandicoot: On the Run game family.

Unlike other games Crash Bandicoot: On the Run has a plot that revolves around Dr. Neo Cortex, his mutagen henchmen, Crash, and his spirited sister Coco. Cortex sends his men to the universe to concur and enslave every creature. It is the responsibility of Crash and Coco to crash and bash Cortex minions back to their worlds.

Features

The game is put together with a slickness we would expect from the developers of Candy Crush. The controls are on point as they have low chances of letting the runner down during the gameplay. The graphics employed are on another level as they capture the primary-colored jungle silliness perfectly providing a nostalgic tingle especially for those who have a history with Crash. The game is solid and also wrapped around the requisite level of zaniness to keep players interested in the game.

Crash Bandicoot: On the Run has a variety of running challenges and exciting features that add depth and progression to the game. Some of these interesting features include collection runs, time trials, and base building. The developers also have a plan of incorporating social features in the game. Players will have the opportunity to play and chat with their friends in real-time.

Seasons
The game has three seasons:
• Season 0 – This is the launch party
• Season 1 – The Return of Nitros Oxide
• Season 2 – Running Outta Time

Gameplay
The game is a mobile runner putting the player in control of the character. To escape the obstacles and to cover a long distance, the character must jump, slide, dodge, and duck. Failure to do these when required hinders the characters' mission of saving the world. This nature of gameplay can be closely associated with that of Temple Run.
King spent a great deal of time on the levels as they are lovingly and devilishly crafted so that the players can easily learn from their mistakes and try to rectify them when they run again and again. Moreover, there are multiple routes that one can take to beat a level. This gives players plenty of opportunities to defeat the villain. Consequently, the levels load quickly. As such, there is no deterrence in running them as many times as possible. This acts as a form of encouragement to the player.

Game Modes
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run is divided into the following game modes:
• Battle Run – the player runs through the level to defeat a Henchman or Boss and earns a power gem with each successful run.
• Collection Run – The player runs indefinitely to collect ingredients
• Challenge Run – A challenging run with no checkpoints that gives the player a colored gem
• Time trial – Race against the clock for a chance to win a sapphire, gold, or platinum time relic.
• Survival run – Run alongside two bots for as long as possible before dying.

Pros

• The battles are actions focused giving the game a thrilling effect.
• The game has interesting visuals and lighting effects.
• It's a free-to-play mobile game.
• Impressive moves

Cons

• It has a repetitive gameplay
• Though it's a free-to-play mobile game, players feel disadvantaged when they don't pay up.
• Intrusive ads on microtransactions and deals keep popping up after every run.
• Slow game progression.
• Takes up a lot of space.
• Lack of variety in the gameplay.

What is in Store for the Future
The season launch of Crash Bandicoot: On the Run is the beginning of great things that the developers have for its users. The teams at King have a hope of incorporating more content in the coming seasons of the game. As such, they are open to reviews and new ideas the game users may want to be incorporated in future versions.

Conclusion

From the analysis of the game, we can say Crash Bandicoot: On the Run is a good game that allows players to enjoy tapping and swiping but eventually leaves them craving for more. The experience provides nostalgic trappings which we consider a ploy that works pretty well. What impressed us the most is the fact that the game has a wonderful tribute to the previous games while at the same time managing to have a unique version of itself.

The developers outdid themselves with the feel of the game. It is a polished, fun, and endless runner-style game that makes players feel snappier and smoother during the runs. Moreover, the game does not have oppressive monetization as we only saw ads for rewards that were not necessary. We can affirm that the Crash Bandicoot series is in the strongest position and we, therefore, hope that the developer will solidify this position with strong updates. Users looking for a casual trip down memory lane with Crash Bandicoot, then this is the game for them. The Crash Bandicoot: On the Run is currently available for download and play for free on both android and iOS devices. You can also get additional information from their official website.