Under Pressure

Under Pressure is the second level in Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. The first of two levels set in the deep subaquatic ocean depth sea trenches, this level finally allows Crash to venture into water without instantaneously drowning, thanks to the advent of the Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, or "scuba", technology. Hindering his progress are fantastic underwater creatures, such as sharks, pufferfish, rock-dwelling eels, naval mines, and giant electro-charged slabs of metal. As the introduction of swimming mechanics in the series, it is naturally not an overly difficult level.

Differentiating Warped's underwater levels from those later in the series is the presence of a nifty mechanical fish submarine thing Crash can ride in certain sections, with the ability to launch torpedoes, as well as utilize a nifty turbo charge. The torpedoes are necessary for Gem collectors, as a number of crates in this stage can only be reached by blowing up slabs of pink coral, whereas the turbos are extremely helpful for Relic challenges.