Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced Classic
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | Vivendi Universal Games |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Crash Bandicoot |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage is a platformer released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Vivendi Universal Games.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.
It is part of the Crash Bandicoot series; on the GBA you can also try Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure and Crash Nitro Kart. 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 Purple: Ripto's Rampage supports up to 4 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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage 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 Purple: Ripto's Rampage cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Max Fruit | 82006E4C
270F |
|---|---|
| Have All Gates Unlocked | 82006E10
FFFF |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00000000
0002
100197B2
0007 |
| Have All Portals Unlocked | 42006DEC
FFFF
00000005
0002 |
| Have All Cards/Bonus Games | 4200EFC4
FFFF
0000000D
0002 |
| Press L+R To Always Get A Gem In Bonus | 74000130
00FF
82006E54
0000
74000130
00FF
82006E58
0000 |
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Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage FAQ
When did Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage come out on the GBA?
Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Vivendi Universal Games.
Is Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage multiplayer?
Yes. Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage supports up to 4 players.
How long does Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage take to play?
As a platformer, Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage 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.
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