Crash Bandicoot, one of the most notable and iconic video game mascots of the last 2 decades finds himself lost in the Smash Universe. One of the original 3D platform gamers, Crash has sold over millions of copies and had multiple sequels in his name. Originally a Sony Exclusive, the rights to Crash are owned by Activision currently, whom could port the next Crash game to any system they choose. My concept for Crash in Smash would be based off the physics and style of the original Crash from the first 3 games on PS1. The one that the world was introduced to and loves. I think of him as a nerfed Sonic almost.
Crash's long time foe, Cortex has warped Crash into the Smash Universe.
History of Crash
Crash Bandicoot (1996)
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997)
Crash Bandicoot: Warped (1998)
Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortext (2001)
Crash Twinsanity (2004)
Crash of the Titans (2007)
Crash: Mind Over Mutant (2008)
Also a bunch of racing and party games as well.
Statistics
Size: About Fox/Falco's height
Weight: Same as Falco
Gravity: Same as Pac-Man.
Jump Height: Same as Lucario
Jump Speed: Same as Shulk.
Air Speed: Same as Shulk.
Walk Speed: Not Sure Yet.
Dash Speed: Same As Shulk.
Traction: Similar to Wario.
Can Crawl - Crawl's like how he used to in the game.
Skins: TBA (Coming Soon, Working on Potential Skins other than the Original)
Standard Attacks
Neutral Combo
Almost like Solid Snake. Left Jab, Right Cross, Spinning Jumping Kick with the Right Foot.
Forward Tilt
Same as Mario F-Tilt, jab kick.
Up Tilt
Similar to Wario-F-Tilt, motion of throwings his hands in the air. Also thought about the Fox U-Tilt behind the back upward toe kick.
Down Tilt
Instead of a dash attack, he leans back on his hands and jab kicks you with both feet. Think of a break dancer that falls back on his palms and throws his feet forward.
Dash Attack
The obvious... running forward slide just like from the game.
Forward Smash
Bruce Lee Jumping Spinning Kick
Up Smash
Jumps up maybe 2 inches off the ground and lunges up using his big head. A funny U-Smash would be him doing a quick launch with his jetpack and it "crashing" an inch off the ground but the impact/explosion would be the damage done.
Down Smash
Split - Just like Fox and Falco pretty much. Another one I had to stay in the Crash/Kung Fu theme would be he puts his arms crossing over each other (think how Goku/Vegeta/etc would enclose their body before charging up or getting angry) and then throwing his fists out in both directions and shouting "Waaahhhhh!"
Ledge Attack
Hops up from the ledge with mini sweeping kick.
'Get Up' Attack
Throws random punches left and right while getting up.
Aerials & Throws
Neutral Air
Belly Flop Spin just like Wario.
Forward Air
Would love for him to do a similar Karate Chop like Luigi.
Up Air
Mario/Ganondorf/Captain Falcon why not Crash as well?
Down Air
The signature belly-flop with the same physics and super armor as Yoshi's d-special
Back Air
Donkey Kong B-Air
Grab
Simple grab with both arms. Grabs opponents from the shoulders, not pulling on a shirt or tugging them.
Pummel
Gives a headbutt or a few quick jabs.
Forward Throw
Spinning Throw
Up Throw
Tosses them up like he used to slow toss his gems and crystals in Crash.
Down Throw
Basic jump and throw them down as hard as you can.
Back Throw
Flips them backwards.
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Neutral Specials
Standard - Crash Spinning Attack. You can do this move as much as you want if timed correctly and still be in motion. It can also deflect certain projectiles/energy blasts if timed correctly in the middle of the hit box.
Side Specials
Jet-Board. Think Wario bike. Can jump off, but cannot elevate unless the platform is tilted up.
Down Specials
Standard - Aku Aku! Basically a reflection move that works like Palutena but if opponent touches it, it does minor damage like Fox/Falco Reflectors.
Up Specials
Standard - Up Arrow Crate. Like Sonic calling for his bounce pad or Pac-Man with the trampoline, an Up-Arrow crate appears under Crash and lifts him up. I also considered using the Jet Pack but that would rip off Diddy too much so the crate was more unique in style.
Final Smash - Invincibility Aku Aku
Just run around anywhere you want and just touching your opponent will inflict damage just like in the game. Shield up? Aku Aku with each touch will make the shield weaker at a faster rate like the hammer or Bowser Bomb.
Special Gimmick
No real special gimmick. I'd probably say he could obtain Rage Mode like Lucario to keep up with the Kung Fu gimmick.
Miscellaneous Character Aspects
Entrance
Flies in with his Jetpack, or teleports in like from the Warp Room.
Idle 1
Turns and looks both ways, and then looks at the player and puts his hands up to signal "I don't know?"
Idle 2
Scratches his head with his fingers.
Taunt 1
Suck It! Celebration Dance from the PSX game.
Taunt 2
Raises his eyebrows and does the naughty grin at the player(s).
Taunt 3
Pets the baby Polar Bear from Crash 2.
Victory1
Celebration Dance he does when you complete a level in Crash 2.
Victory2
Stands and turns and looks up at a hologram of the word "Winner", then looks back at the player and does his eyebrow raising grin.
Victory3
Rides in with the baby Polar Bear from Crash 2 like he's riding a wild stallion and throws up the rock-n-roll hand gesture in the air.
Victory Theme
A generic sample of Crash's theme.
Crash Stage
Probably a 2D version of Hang Eight with the groovy surfer music in the background. There'd be moving platforms, the whirlpools randomly coming in the water, and those hazardous explosives in the water.
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Neutral Combo
Almost like Solid Snake. Left Jab, Right Cross, Spinning Jumping Kick with the Right Foot.
Forward Tilt
Same as Mario F-Tilt, jab kick.
Up Tilt
Similar to Wario-F-Tilt, motion of throwings his hands in the air. Also thought about the Fox U-Tilt behind the back upward toe kick.
Down Tilt
Instead of a dash attack, he leans back on his hands and jab kicks you with both feet. Think of a break dancer that falls back on his palms and throws his feet forward.
Dash Attack
The obvious... running forward slide just like from the game.
Forward Smash
Bruce Lee Jumping Spinning Kick
Up Smash
Jumps up maybe 2 inches off the ground and lunges up using his big head. A funny U-Smash would be him doing a quick launch with his jetpack and it "crashing" an inch off the ground but the impact/explosion would be the damage done.
Down Smash
Split - Just like Fox and Falco pretty much. Another one I had to stay in the Crash/Kung Fu theme would be he puts his arms crossing over each other (think how Goku/Vegeta/etc would enclose their body before charging up or getting angry) and then throwing his fists out in both directions and shouting "Waaahhhhh!"
Ledge Attack
Hops up from the ledge with mini sweeping kick.
'Get Up' Attack
Throws random punches left and right while getting up.
Aerials & Throws
Neutral Air
Belly Flop Spin just like Wario.
Forward Air
Would love for him to do a similar Karate Chop like Luigi.
Up Air
Mario/Ganondorf/Captain Falcon why not Crash as well?
Down Air
The signature belly-flop with the same physics and super armor as Yoshi's d-special
Back Air
Donkey Kong B-Air
Grab
Simple grab with both arms. Grabs opponents from the shoulders, not pulling on a shirt or tugging them.
Pummel
Gives a headbutt or a few quick jabs.
Forward Throw
Spinning Throw
Up Throw
Tosses them up like he used to slow toss his gems and crystals in Crash.
Down Throw
Basic jump and throw them down as hard as you can.
Back Throw
Flips them backwards.
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Neutral Specials
Standard - Crash Spinning Attack. You can do this move as much as you want if timed correctly and still be in motion. It can also deflect certain projectiles/energy blasts if timed correctly in the middle of the hit box.
Side Specials
Jet-Board. Think Wario bike. Can jump off, but cannot elevate unless the platform is tilted up.
Down Specials
Standard - Aku Aku! Basically a reflection move that works like Palutena but if opponent touches it, it does minor damage like Fox/Falco Reflectors.
Up Specials
Standard - Up Arrow Crate. Like Sonic calling for his bounce pad or Pac-Man with the trampoline, an Up-Arrow crate appears under Crash and lifts him up. I also considered using the Jet Pack but that would rip off Diddy too much so the crate was more unique in style.
Final Smash - Invincibility Aku Aku
Just run around anywhere you want and just touching your opponent will inflict damage just like in the game. Shield up? Aku Aku with each touch will make the shield weaker at a faster rate like the hammer or Bowser Bomb.
Special Gimmick
No real special gimmick. I'd probably say he could obtain Rage Mode like Lucario to keep up with the Kung Fu gimmick.
Miscellaneous Character Aspects
Entrance
Flies in with his Jetpack, or teleports in like from the Warp Room.
Idle 1
Turns and looks both ways, and then looks at the player and puts his hands up to signal "I don't know?"
Idle 2
Scratches his head with his fingers.
Taunt 1
Suck It! Celebration Dance from the PSX game.
Taunt 2
Raises his eyebrows and does the naughty grin at the player(s).
Taunt 3
Pets the baby Polar Bear from Crash 2.
Victory1
Celebration Dance he does when you complete a level in Crash 2.
Victory2
Stands and turns and looks up at a hologram of the word "Winner", then looks back at the player and does his eyebrow raising grin.
Victory3
Rides in with the baby Polar Bear from Crash 2 like he's riding a wild stallion and throws up the rock-n-roll hand gesture in the air.
Victory Theme
A generic sample of Crash's theme.
Crash Stage
Probably a 2D version of Hang Eight with the groovy surfer music in the background. There'd be moving platforms, the whirlpools randomly coming in the water, and those hazardous explosives in the water.
Support Crash for Smash!
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