Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

Toys for Bob (with support from Beenox, Activision Shanghai, Hardsuit Labs, Iron Galaxy)

PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X|S; Nintendo Switch; Windows (Steam/Battle.net)Paid (one-time purchase; no microtransactions in base game)

Health Score

MIXED

Official Website

About This Game

A colorful, skill-based 3D platformer in which players control Crash, Coco and other characters across time‑shattered levels, using jumps, spins and special Quantum Mask abilities to overcome hazards and bosses. Tone is cartoonish and humorous with fast-paced, precision platforming and optional local competitive modes. Difficulty can be challenging for completionists but the core game is family-oriented and non-violent in a realistic sense. citeturn1search4turn0search1turn0search0

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

1/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Precision platforming can be frustrating/repetitive for younger players or completionists
•Contains mild profanity and alcohol references and limited online features (leaderboards) rather than cooperative online play.

Positives

•Bright
•family-friendly cartoon presentation and humorous tone
•Skill-based platforming with local pass-and-play and leaderboards
•No microtransactions in the base game.

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Official Ratings

E10+

ESRB

Alcohol ReferenceCartoon ViolenceComic MischiefLanguage. citeturn0search0

No Interactive Elements. (Online leaderboards / Activision account features exist but ESRB lists no interactive elements). citeturn0search0turn1search4

PEGI

Bad language (PEGI 12 in Europe for use of mild profanity). citeturn3search2turn2search1

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended — gameplay requires quick reflexes and precise timing that most children aged 3–5 won't have; mild language and cartoon hazards present.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Generally not recommended for younger or inexperienced 6–8 year olds unless playing with an older sibling/parent — core mechanics can be frustrating and levels punish mistakes frequently.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Suitable for many players 9–12 with parental guidance; E10+ content is mild but difficulty and repetition for 100% completion can be challenging — consider supervising early sessions.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate and enjoyable for teens; difficulty and collectible-focused goals provide long-term challenge without exploitative monetization.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for older teens and adults; fine for solo or local multiplayer play and contains only mild language and cartoon violence.