Is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back appropriate for children?

# Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back Crash Bandicoot 2 is a colorful platformer where your child jumps through levels, collects items, and defeats cartoon enemies with mild violence—no profanity or disturbing content. It's a single-player game suitable for children ages 6 and up who enjoy classic action-platformers.

What age is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back suitable for?

Our verdict for Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Platformer

Released

1997

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PlayStation

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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