Crash: Mind Over Mutant
Crash Bandicoot returns in this action-platformer where he must use his psychic headband to control mutants and stop Dr. Neo Cortex's latest mind-control scheme. Features touchscreen controls and dual-screen gameplay optimized for Nintendo DS.
Platform
Nintendo DS
Year
2008
Genre
Platformer
Developer
Tantalus Media
Controls
About This Game
The DS version offers unique gameplay mechanics including mutant recruitment via stylus controls and special touchscreen-powered attacks.
Simplified from the console versions but retains core platforming elements with DS-specific challenges and minigames.
Marked one of Crash's final appearances before Activision's acquisition of the franchise, showcasing the marsupial's transition to handheld gaming.
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