The Crash Bandicoot games have always provided players with plenty of trophies, collectibles and challenges to complete in its many levels, and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is no different. In order to unlock the normal ending of Crash Bandicoot 4, all that is needed is for players to complete all the main story levels. But for those seeking an extra challenge, two extra endings can be unlocked after a player reaches 100% completion of the game.
There are two bonus endings beyond the main story ending of Crash 4 that players can unlock with some extra effort. While the story in the latest game isn't too intricate, beyond Crash and Coco attempting to thwart Neo Cortex's plans once again, these endings in Crash 4 may still have some impact on the future of the franchise. Without spoiling the content of Crash 4's secret endings, here is how players can unlock the content for themselves.
To unlock the first secret ending, players must complete all optional timeline levels, which may involve players returning through the dimensional map to see any new pathways that have opened up. Players must also finish all the N.Verted levels, which unlock 6 new gems to achieve. It's also vital to find the four hidden colored gems, which unlock a secret door later in the game. On top of this, players must also complete all the secret flashback tape levels, which can be collected in 21 different levels but must be found without dying. Along with all this there are time trials, which are unlocked after each level is initially completed.
But for players seeking an extra challenge, and an extra secret ending, Crash 4 will reveal extra content for those who complete the game at 106%. This is the greatest challenge Crash 4 offers and requires player to get all gems and relics in all of the levels of the game. Players will need to get Platinum Flashback relics, which require all crates in a flashback level to be broken, and Platinum Time Trial relics, which are unlocked by speed-running the level without dying. Crash's triple spin move, which is unlocked at the end of the game, will also be a great help to those going for time trial relics.
Most difficult to achieve are the. N. Sanely Perfect Relics which require players to collect all the gems in each Crash 4 level without dying. This means that all crates must be broken and 80% of Wumpa fruit must be collected without dying a single time. The one caveat is that players can die in the '?' Bonus levels, as deaths don't count in these levels.
Once players have completed the game at 100% and 106%, two secret cutscene endings will be unlocked. Although achieving this will likely be difficult for even the most skilled players, it will be well worth it for those seeking ultimate completion of Crash 4.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is available now on PS4 and Xbox One.