Product Overview
- Product Name: Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Good condition with average cosmetic wear.
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What's Included
- Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure brings Sony’s iconic marsupial to the Game Boy Advance in his very first handheld outing. Developed by Vicarious Visions, the game captures the spirit of the classic PlayStation trilogy in a portable 2D platformer, pitting Crash against the diabolical Dr. Neo Cortex, who has shrunk the Earth down to the size of a marble. Players must guide Crash through dangerous jungles, icy peaks, space stations, and ancient ruins to recover crystals and restore the world before Cortex’s plan is complete.
Faithful to the series’ roots, the game features tight platforming, daring jumps, and the signature spin attack, all adapted into colorful side-scrolling levels optimized for handheld play. Boss fights with familiar foes, vehicle segments like jetpacks and surfboards, and a variety of hidden collectibles ensure the experience remains fast-paced and rewarding. Its challenging design and charming presentation gave GBA owners a Crash adventure that felt authentic, even without the 3D console environments.
For fans and collectors, The Huge Adventure is remembered as a successful leap from 3D to 2D, proving that Crash could thrive outside his PlayStation roots. It not only laid the groundwork for future GBA sequels like Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, but also showed how developers could translate major console mascots into high-quality handheld experiences without sacrificing gameplay depth or personality.
Gameplay Features
- Classic Crash platforming redesigned for 2D side-scrolling gameplay
- Battle Cortex and his minions across jungles, ice caverns, and space-themed stages
- Use Crash’s trademark spin attack, slides, and jumps to conquer obstacles
- Vehicle levels including surfboards and space jetpacks for gameplay variety
- Collect crystals, gems, and hidden items to unlock secrets and replay value
- Faithful adaptation of the PlayStation Crash Bandicoot style in handheld form
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Developed by Vicarious Visions, who would later create Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, The Huge Adventure was praised for capturing the feel of Crash’s PlayStation classics in a handheld format. Known as Crash Bandicoot XS in Europe, the game stood out as one of the earliest examples of a 3D mascot successfully reimagined for 2D gameplay.
Collectors value this title as the very first handheld Crash Bandicoot release, marking his transition beyond PlayStation exclusivity. Alongside franchises like Sonic Advance and Mario vs. Donkey Kong, it showcased how the GBA became a proving ground for iconic platformers — making this cartridge an essential piece of Crash’s legacy and a highlight in the GBA library.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2002
- Publisher: Universal Interactive Studios
- Developer: Vicarious Visions
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 020626714402
- SKU: 2075
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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