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Andrew Gavin, the original lead programmer of Crash Bandicoot, praised the N. Sane Trilogy for its visuals and atmosphere but criticized its jumping mechanics, arguing that the remake's simplified fixed jumps lost the nuanced control of the original, making the gameplay feel worse despite better hardware.
Andy Gavin, co-creator of Crash Bandicoot, praised the remake for its visuals but criticized the altered jumping mechanic, which he believes lost the nuanced control of the original game due to the simplified fixed jumps instead of the original's dynamic, input-sensitive system. He also shared insights on how Crash succeeded in Japan through significant localization changes, including audio and voice-over adjustments, highlighting the importance of cultural adaptation in game success.
Naughty Dog co-founder Andrew Gavin criticized the 2017 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for changing the game's jumping mechanic, replacing the original's variable jump height with a fixed, maximum height jump, which he believes worsened the gameplay experience despite the remaster's visual fidelity.