One or two definite improvements include the stunning water effects where Crash takes to a motorized surf board. The fast flowing river looks so realistic as he churns up the waters, negotiating numerous perils such as floating mines and deadly whirlpools. Should he come a cropper, Crash will kick and wriggle his way to the bottom of the water before slowly rising back to the surface - face down. During the snow covered levels you can visibly see how the the cold air turns the Bandicoots breath into a panting mist, while wherever he wanders a trail of paw prints are etched into the snow. Occasionally he will need to slip on a pair of ice skates to pass over a highly polished frozen pool or attempt a spot of slalom riding through a winding course of electrified fences.
Every level has it's highlights with each animated to the highest of standards.
Graphically Crash 2 is a gem. The visuals have been improved by increasing the polygons used for the foregrounds and backgrounds. There are more detailed texture maps and a slightly higher resolution for the graphics, while the new camera angle has added a sense of freedom proving more helpful to the player. Crash 2 not only features bigger levels but is packed with new enemies and fresh ideas. I sat down and tried to recollect the music, but to no avail.