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Naughty Dog· Universal Interactive Studios· 1997· PS3 · Android · PS1 · PSP
PlatformAdventureFantasyScience fictionComedy

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is the second game in the Crash Bandicoot series, and the sequel to the original game. The gameplay is largely similar to that of the original, as players make their way through a limited environment whilst breaking crates that contains bonuses. The goal of the game is to gather 25 crystals for Crash's nemesis, Doctor Neo Cortex. The crystals are scattered between 25 different levels accessible via Warp Rooms, which are hub areas of the game. A level is cleared by collecting its respective crystal and reaching the end of its path, which returns Crash to the Warp Room.

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What is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back about?

After the last battle with Crash Bandicoot, Cortex is thrown down to Crash island and fall in a cave filled with glowing crystals. Convinced that they hold tremendous power, he takes one and gets back onto his laboratory. One year later, Cortex and his new assistant Dr. N. Gin rebuild an upgraded Cortex Vortex in outer space which will turn everyone on Earth into his mindless slaves. But they need 25 more crystals to reach the Vortex's maximum capacity, and they do not have any of their operatives left on Earth. Cortex then devises a plot to manipulate Crash into retrieving the crystals for him.

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2Live streamers
32People watching
#2Your spot at 10 viewersof 3

Should I stream Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back on Twitch?

0/100 · Closed off· 16 viewers per streamer on paper

Probably not. The two English streams here hold all 32 English viewers — once you take them out there is nothing left to reach.

The two English streams here hold all 32 English viewers between them. Take them out and nothing is left to reach.

Almost nobody here is available to you — either a couple of streams hold the room, or nobody is watching in English, or the category is empty, or you would be buried.

This reads the room as it is right now — how much of the English-speaking audience is reachable and where you would land — not how many followers you would gain. That depends on you.

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How many people stream Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back?

Right now

2 right now, to 32 viewers between them. Counted live from Twitch and refreshed every 15 minutes.

Is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back too saturated on Twitch?

Not crowded, but not open either. Only 2 people are streaming Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and the two English streams hold all 32 English viewers between them — so the room is quiet because that audience is already committed, not because it is waiting for you.

Who you're up against

Biggest streams of 2 live right now

Is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back any good?

Players score it 83 out of 100 from 542 ratings.

83Players542 ratings

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Details

Released
Nov 6, 1997 · 29 years ago
Time to finish
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Playing on Steam
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Price
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Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Rated
ESRB E
Biggest stream
31 (97% of the category)
Typical stream
16 viewers (median)
Count accuracy
Exact — every live stream counted

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Updated Oct 20, 2026, 9:54 PM UTC