Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | Universal Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Crash Bandicoot |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced is a platformer developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Universal Interactive.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Crash Bandicoot series; on the GBA you can also try Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure, Crash Nitro Kart and Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage. The series also appears on other systems with Crash Bandicoot (PS1) and Crash Team Racing (PS1). Vicarious Vision also made Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend, Madagascar and Madagascar: Operation Penguin for the GBA.
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 320026EC
0063 |
|---|---|
| Have 2 Masks | 320026F0
0002 |
| Have All Powers | 320027CB
00FF |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00007CB8
000A
10000804
0007 |
| 100% Health | 73005904
1C00
33005924
0064 |
| Start With 20 Boxes | 720026E8
0000
320026E8
0014 |
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced walkthroughs & guides
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Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced FAQ
When did Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced come out on the GBA?
Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Universal Interactive.
Is Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced multiplayer?
Yes. Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced supports up to 2 players.
How long does Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced take to play?
As a platformer, Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.