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The scene stars Dr. Neo Cortex as he genetically mutates Crash into the zany, crate-smashing marsupial audiences know today. The art direction of the clip differs quite a bit from Toys for Bob’s well-received Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, instead opting for a more vintage animation style.
The post has since created a community outcry to revive the project. Fans are utilizing #ResurrectCrashCartoon to rally support for the axed project. The hashtag can be seen flooding comments sections of Crash Bandicoot’s official social media posts.
This wouldn’t have been the first time Crash appeared in an animated short. There was a scrapped cutscene in the style of a Saturday-morning cartoon intended to be included in the first Crash Bandicoot game as well. Fans may also remember the series of animated shorts released in 2007 to promote the launch of Crash of the Titans.
The Crash Bandicoot series has experienced a renaissance since the successful launch of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy in 2017. Activision has fully invested in the franchise’s revival, green lighting the development of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. The Crash comeback has been full steam ahead, with Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! well on its way and a new title rumored to be just on the horizon. Entering its 25th anniversary, the debut of Crash’s very own television show would have been par for the course.
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