CRASH BANDICOOT 2 - CORTEX STRIKES BACK
Official Title  Crash Bandicoot 2 - Cortex Strikes Back
Common Title  Crash Bandicoot 2 - Cortex Strikes Back
Serial Number(s)  SCES-00967
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Action  / Platformer

Developer  Naughty Dog, Inc.
Publisher  Sony.
Date Released  15 December 1997
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SCES-00967
Serial Number In Disc SCES-00967
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc 215 MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  711719699125  - 
     

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English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Menus and gameplay are in Multi-5 (English, French, German, Italian & Spanish).

After his defeat, Dr. Neo Cortex discovers the crystals that keep the world in balance. However, something is wrong: some of the crystals are missing. When the planets align, the chaotic flux created by the event will destroy the world. Cortex devises a plan to save the world by creating the Cortex Vortex.

To help him save the world Cortex recruits his nemesis, Crash Bandicoot, to help him find the crystals. Take control of Crash as he travels to exotic locales like a space station, a waterfall, and Antarctica in 34 levels of running, jumping, and spinning action.

Advance through the levels in any order you wish thanks to the level hub system. Will Crash be able to find all of the crystals? Can Dr. Cortex be trusted or is all of this an elaborate ruse? Play CRASH BANDICOOT 2: Cortex Strikes Back and find out.

Features:

* 34 levels with hidden areas and bonus levels
* New moves and combo attacks
* New interactive characters and enemies
* Variety of challenging puzzles and mini-games

  Manufacturer's description:

The evil Dr. Neo Cortex is back with a vengeance... this time... to save the world? And he's asking for help from his arch nemesis, Crash Bandicoot? Or is it just some conniving plan to lure Crash into a deadly trap for his own evil bidding? Find out as Crash takes on a whole new adventure that's out of this world!

* BIGGER levels!
* ALL NEW moves and combos! Slide, crawl, high jump, body slam, swing, surf on a jetboard, fly with a jetpack - and more!
* ALL NEW cast of crazy characters.
* MORE hidden bonuses, MORE secret paths and MORE challenging puzzles than ever imagined!

"...the most eagerly anticipated game of all - Crash 2 is a must have" – ULTRA GAME PLAYERS

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Fantasy theme.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )		  Standard Controller ( Analog Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )		  None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )		  None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )		  None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v1.9.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 53, Compatibility=1,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character:  D-Pad or Analog Stick
  Jump:  X Button
  Slide (while running):  Circle Button
  Spin attack:  Square Button
  Crouch / Duck (while standing):  Circle or R1 Button
  Inventory status. This brings down the Status Bars showing how many pieces of fruit you have collected and how many lives you have left:  Triangle Button
  Body slam:  X + R1 or X + Circle Button
  High jump. when pressed in conjunction with the directional buttons, it will produce a long jump:  R1 + X or Circle + X Button
  Crawl in specified direction:  R1 or Circle Button + D-Pad
  Pause game:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Extra Lives -  
In the second warp room in front of the level "Bear It", jump on the cute little polar bear 10 times and he will give you 10 extra lives!. 
  Boss Warp -  
To go to the next or previous boss, press and hold L1, L2, R1, R2, and Triangle when standing on the middle platform of a warp room. 
  Gem Hints -  
On the Bee-Havin level 20 about 2/3 through the level there is a stack of Nitro's. Climb up them and you will be able to get the Purple gem. 
  Level Jump -  
R1 + R2 + and triangle when placing crystals. 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  100 Lives (To restore your lives to 100 you must enter the Warp Room) -  
8006CE68 6400 
  All Crystals -  
8006D03C FFFF
8006D03E FFFF
8006D040 FFFF. 
  All Gems -  
8006CEC0 FFFF
8006CEC2 FFFF
8006CEC4 FFFF
8006CEC6 FFFF. 
  Open All Levels (This code must be used with all crystals and gems turned on) -  
8006CE74 43C8. 
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EUROPEAN ADVERT SPANISH ADVERT
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 NTSC-J:
  • Crash Bandicoot 2 - Cortex no Gyakushuu! [SCPS-10047]  - 
     
  • Crash Bandicoot 2 - Cortex no Gyakushuu! [PSOne Books] [SCPS-91309]  - 
     
  • Crash Bandicoot 2 - Cortex no Gyakushuu! [Playstation the Best for Family] [SCPS-91092]  - 
     
 NTSC-U:
  • Crash Bandicoot 2 - Cortex strikes back [SCUS-94154]  - 
     

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