Crunch Bandicoot
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| Crunch Bandicoot | |
| Crunch Bandicoot as he appears in Crash: Mind over Mutant | |
| First Appearance | Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (2001) |
| Species | Cyborg (bandicoot) |
| Affiliation(s) | Uka Uka (Crash Bandicoot The Wrath of Cortex, Crash Bandicoot: N. Tranced (Brainwashed)) Dr. Neo Cortex (Crash Bandicoot The Wrath Of Cortex, Crash Mind Over Mutant (Brainwashed)).
Aku Aku, Crash Bandicoot, Coco Bandicoot. N. Tropy & N. Trance (Crash Bandicoot: N. Tranced (Brainwashed)). |
| Latest Appearance | Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 2 (2010) |
| Portrayed by | Kevin Michael Richardson (English, 2001-2003) Chris Williams (English, 2005-present) Martial Le Minoux (French, 2003-present) Yūji Kishi (Japanese, 2001-2003) Masafumi Kimura (Japanese, 2005) Shinya Fukumatsu (Japanese, 2006) |
“This is the creature who keeps sabotaging your master plan? Ha! You gotta be kidding. I'll exterminate this field rat in no time!”
—Crunch Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
Crunch Bandicoot is a genetically altered bandicoot who was originally created by Doctor Neo Cortex to destroy Crash Bandicoot. After his final defeat to Crash in the space station, Crunch had a change of heart as he was under the control of Cortex, now he tries to be a positive role model to children. He has then become good friends with Crash, Coco and Aku Aku protecting them from harm, living with them as a new member to the Bandicoot family, in which he acts as an older sibling to both Crash and Coco.
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History
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Traveller's Tales era
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Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
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Added by KrazyKatCrunch was created by Doctor Neo Cortex in private as a super weapon that would be capable of frightening power. Doctor N. Gin and Doctor Nefarious Tropy (who only had a slight understanding of the project) were the only other individuals who knew about the weapon. During a bad guy convention held by Uka Uka, Tropy and N. Gin reveal the weapon in desperation for one good plan to defeat Crash Bandicoot, who Uka Uka wants eliminated. Doctor Cortex formally announces the super weapon, but reveals that it is still missing a power source. Hearing the word "element", Uka Uka brings up the Elementals, a group of destructive masks that could create enough energy to bring the secret weapon to life. It is also presumed, due to him following Cortex's orders, that the super weapon, which is a live creature, had been successfully brainwashed by the Cortex Vortex. The weapon, who is Crunch Bandicoot, attempts to defeat Crash with the aid of the Elemental masks, but when Crunch is defeated in Cortex's space station, he snaps out of Doctor Cortex's control. Although his first instinct is to introduce his fist to Cortex's face, Aku Aku informs Crunch of the space station's imminent destruction, and the group decides to flee back to Earth. Back on Earth, Crunch shows his gratitude toward Crash and the gang, and becomes part of the Bandicoot family.
Crash Twinsanity
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Added by Crashfreak99Radical Entertainment era
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Crash of the Titans
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Crash: Mind over Mutant
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Crunch appears in Crash: Mind over Mutant where he is first seen reading a magazine next to Coco and later becomes addicted to the NV device alongside Coco to the point where he is unable to help Crash and Aku Aku when they are attacked by N. Gin's Ratnician army. He is later mutated by the negative Mojo transmitted by the NV and runs off, leaving a mutated Coco to fend off Crash. He is later found at the Junkyard, where Doctor Nitrus Brio commands Crunch to attack Crash. He is soon freed from the NV's control, but continues to be beaten up by an unaware Crash for a short time. He then decides to go back home and get some sleep. He is then seen on top of the remains of the Doominator. If talked to he will give Crash a mini-game.

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Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced
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In Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crunch is abducted by N. Trance and is brainwashed alongside Coco and Fake Crash. Crash battles a brainwashed Crunch on a flying carpet over the skies of Saudi Arabia, with Crash firing shots of energy at Crunch whenever the latter is stunned by exploding Nitro crates. Upon snapping out of N. Trance's control, Crunch becomes a playable character in some of the Atlasphere levels.

Added by Crashfreak99Crash Nitro Kart
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Crunch is a playable character in Crash Nitro Kart, as he is abducted along with Crash and Coco. He is trying to lose weight and discussing some tips with Aku Aku. When Velo refuses to let the bandicoots go back to earth, Crunch tells him they'll keep racing. After Crash lets the real Velo keep his empire, Crunch makes him keep his end of the deal and sends them back to earth. In the end, he is shown relaxing with the other Bandicoots.
Stats:
Speed: Excellent
Acceleration: Good
Turning: Average
Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage
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Crunch has a minor appearance in Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage, aiding Crash in the weightlifting minigames.
Crash Tag Team Racing
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Added by Crashfreak99Crash Boom Bang
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Crunch appears as a playable character in Crash Boom Bang.
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 2
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Crunch appears in this game as a playable racer. He is unlocked when 28 Mission points are acquired. His kart is Top Speed type like Tiny Tiger Dingodile and Zem.
Characteristics
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Personality
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In Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, Crunch is first portrayed as being the over-confident type, constantly believing that he can eliminate Crash with ease. This behavior causes him to become defiant later in the game, insisting that he doesn't even need the Elementals (his power source) to defeat Crash, and becoming generally annoyed with Cortex. It is not until he is defeated that Crunch snaps out of Cortex's control and lives with the Bandicoots (though he is brainwashed again in Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced).
Because of his time with the Bandicoots, Crunch's personality has gradually changed after his liberation from Cortex's control. In Crash Nitro Kart, Crunch is shown to be an avid weightlifter, living under the philosophy of "eat less and exercise more". He is also interested in nutrition and, at one point in Crash Tag Team Racing, plans to sell the Crash gang out through future endorsements in hopes of becoming a famous and respected figure. Despite his rather masculine demeanor, Crunch occasionally shows a soft side; in Crash Tag Team Racing, it is revealed that Crunch sleeps with a pink teddy bear aptly named 'Pinky Bear', and is unable to sleep without it. Crunch also appears broken up when Von Clutch's Power Gem is supposedly lost (causing Von Clutch to lose his soul). Crunch does not take kindly to rude behavior or bad manners, an example of this occurring in Crash of the Titans, in which he can be heard saying "Hey! Stop that!" upon hearing Crash emit a loud belch. Crunch also adds pointless statements in his sentences, such as "Brush your teeth."
Outward appearance
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- Enhanced Strength-Crunch is assumed to have super strength because of his muscles. He is also seen lifting 150 pound weights in the opening scene of Crash Nitro Kart and ripping a piece of metal out of the ground to use as a shield in Crash Tag Team Racing.
- Rocket Limb-Crunch can also convert his arm into a laser cannon. When he is jacked by Crash in Crash: Mind over mutant, he is able to shoot rockets as his attack using his mechanical arm and has a powerful punch.
Portrayals
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Crunch is voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson in the English versions of Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex and Crash Nitro Kart. As of Crash Tag Team Racing, he is voiced by Chris Williams in the style of Mr T. In the French version of the series, he is voiced by Martial Le Minoux, who voices numerous other characters in the series. In the Japanese version of the series, he is voiced by Yūji Kishi in Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex and Crash Nitro Kart, by Masafumi Kimura (who also voiced Tiny Tiger in Crash Nitro Kart) in Crash Tag Team Racing and by Shinya Fukumatsu in Crash Boom Bang!.
Quotes
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“You don't understand! Show... awesome! Monkeys!”
—Crunch, Mind Over Mutant
“I obey! Eat... enough... FIBER!”
—Crunch, Mind Over Mutant
“Time to earn your wings, kid! ”
—Crunch, The Wrath of Cortex
Trivia
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- Ever since Crash Tag Team Racing, Crunch does various catchphrases and impressions on the "real-life" actor "T Mr. T". In fact, in Crash Tag Team Racing, Crash can even purchase an outfit for Crunch known as Mr. C.
- Also in the latest Crash installments, he takes on a "parental" role, which is weird because (technically) both Crash and Coco are older than Crunch. He also says parental phrases like "Fold your laundry" and "Eat enough fiber". However, Mr. T does this too, so it is not surprising.
- Crunch is sometimes mistaken for Crash and Coco's actual brother. Crunch referred to Crash has his little brother in Crash Tag Team Racing, but this may of been a friendly nickname. Also, after Crunch is saved in Crash: Mind Over Mutant, the un-evolved Sludges refer to Crunch as Crash's brother as well.
- Crunch only had a robotic right hand until Crash of the Titans. From here on, had an entire right arm that was robotic.
| Crash Bandicoot Party Series Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
| Crash Bash | Coco Bandicoot | Crash Bandicoot | Dingodile | Doctor Neo Cortex | Doctor Nitrus Brio | Fake Crash (Japanese version only) | Koala Kong | Rilla Roo | Tiny Tiger |
| Crash Boom Bang | Coco Bandicoot | Crash Bandicoot | Crunch Bandicoot | Doctor Neo Cortex | Fake Crash | Pinstripe Potoroo | Pura | Tawna Bandicoot |
| Crash Bandicoot Racing Series Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
| Crash Team Racing | Coco Bandicoot | Crash Bandicoot | Dingodile | Doctor N. Gin | Doctor Nefarious Tropy | Doctor Neo Cortex | Fake Crash | Komodo Joe | Nitros Oxide | Papu Papu | Penta Penguin | Don Pinstripelli Potorotti | Polar | Pura | Ripper Roo | Tiny Tiger |
| Crash Nitro Kart | Coco Bandicoot | Crash Bandicoot | Crunch Bandicoot | Dingodile | Doctor N. Gin | Doctor Nefarious Tropy | Doctor Neo Cortex | Emperor Velo | Fake Crash | Geary | Krunk | Nash | N. Trance | Nitros Oxide | Norm | Polar | Pura | Velo | Spyro the Dragon | Tiny Tiger | Zam | Zem |
| Crash Tag Team Racing | Coco Bandicoot | Crash Bandicoot | Crunch Bandicoot | Doctor N. Gin | Doctor Neo Cortex | Ebenezer Von Clutch | Nina Cortex | Pasadena O'Possum |
