Crash Bandicoot (1996)
PlayStation needed a colorful 3D platformer mascot to compete with Mario and it got Crash Bandicoot, a bizarre anthropomorphic marsupial in jean shorts who loves to crotch chop. Thankfully, his game was a fantastic platformer that mixed up the camera angle and pace to deliver bite-sized levels that were distinct, memorable, and fun to replay over and over again. And I did—a lot. — Zack Zwiezen
