Fumbling in the Dark

thumb|left|500px|There is nothing witty to say about this level: it really is hard, and it blows. ''Darkness? It is here, secretly! Be fumbling around in it, but don't miss out on the Clear Gem unit!!'' -Level description

Fumbling in the Dark is one of the two secret levels in Crash Bandicoot and the last level in the game. It can only be entered once Crash wins the key in Jaws of Darkness. Fumbling in the Dark expands on the mechanics introduced in Lights Out.

In this level, Crash sneaks his way through the darkened, eerie corridors of Cortex Castle. Because the darkness basically makes everything around Crash invisible, the Aku Aku masks, which in this level glow in order to help Crash see the path, are extremely vital for his survival. Collecting them is the safest way to get through the level, but it also means that if Crash is hit by an enemy, he loses his only source of light.

This is probably the hardest level in the entire game, and maybe even the Crash Bandicoot series. Though it is only two minutes long, there are very hard jumps and obstacles you must surpass. Good luck with this one!