Play the Modern Playstyle FirstThe Retro Playstyle is great for old school Crash fans because it brings back the lives system, however Crash 4 is a very difficult game, as it assumes you’re using the Modern Playstyle and thus can afford to die a lot. Only use the Retro Playstyle if you’re

 Hold the Jump Button for Higher BouncesIf you hold down the Jump Button, Crash will bounce off boxes and enemies with much more airtime. This is an almost essential thing to do, especially for newcomers, as it greatly helps with crossing gaps and landing on specific boxes.Use the Double Jump!Crash

 Use Slide Jumps for Extra HeightCrash’s Slide is a useful move because it can help Crash jump higher. To Slide, move in any direction and then press Circle (PS4) / B (XBO) / A (Switch). You can also do a Double Jump on top of that to get Crash as high as he can get on his own.It’s always a good

 Look Around with the Right StickCrash 4 allows you to shift the camera a bit using the right analog stick. There are many boxes hidden off-screen that can be spotted with the right stick, so if you’re going for the Box Gem, it’s a good idea to check above stacks of boxes with this before you go

 Observe Enemies to Learn How To Defeat ThemThere are many different kinds of enemies in Crash 4, but not all of them can just be run up to and Spun away. Keep an eye on how these enemies attack. If they slash swords in front of them them, you can't attack them head-on, and should instead

 Use the D-Pad in Side Scrolling SectionsCrash 4 often puts you in side scrolling sections reminiscent of early 90s platformers. For these sections, you may want to consider switching over to the D-Pad, as it’s easier to control Crash’s movements this way compared to using the left analog sti

 Aim Where You Spin EnemiesEnemies that have been Spun away can actually be aimed, taking out successive enemies and even boxes all in a row. If you have an easy enemy followed by a harder one, try Spinning the easier one so that it takes out the more difficult o