The DS and Game Boy Advance versions of this game are not the same as this one. The plot of the story involves Crash’s most sworn enemies, Neo and Nina Cortex, developing a machine that transforms the animals that live on Crash’s island into monstrosities and poses a threat to the life of people who live on the tranquil island. Crash must end them by “hijacking” these monsters and using their power to combat the strength of the Cortexes.
The gameplay consists of the player exploring levels, picking up power-ups against foes, and for the first time, using fighting combos against enemies, such as punches and kicks. In addition, players can “hijack” 15 distinct antagonistic monsters and employ them in their fight against the other players. These monsters each have unique skills and abilities, such as the ability to breathe fire or cause earthquakes. In addition, players can interact with their environment by doing things such as swinging from ropes, climbing trees, and even surfing and skating around the many levels. Additionally, co-op capabilities allow a friend to join in on the action at any time.
The games on each platform are nearly identical, except for the controllers (the Wii makes use of the Wii remote) and the graphics, which vary according to the system’s capacity for rendering graphics.
