Crash Compactor is the second story level of The Hazardous Wastes and the fourth main level of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. This is also the first level to introduce Flashback Tapes. From this level onwards, all Crash/Coco levels will include a Flashback Tape.
Contents
Overview
After making across the desert in order to make it to N. Gin's concert, Crash/Coco must now make their way through an industrial factory and reach the junkyard.
Enemies/Hazards
Perspective
Normal Mode
- Just like the previous level, the level is a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
- The flashback tapes are introduced.
- Lani Loli's add and remove objects ability usage.
- Post-apocalyptic enemies.
N. Verted Mode
- Just like the previous level, the level has limited render distance.
- Everything has a neon outline around it, this includes level geometry which will also display its wireframes.
- Crash's spin is overdrived and sounds like a chainsaw.
- Every so often the level's lighting will flicker and become dim, you can light up the level again by reaching a checkpoint. (Stage Dive will not dim.)
- Music has a drumbeat; its volume depends on how bright the stage is.
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | مطحنة كراش Mathinat Krash |
Crash Mill |
| French | Compacteur de Crash | (Same as English) |
| German | Crash-Presse | (Same as English) |
| Italian | Crash compattatore | (Same as English) |
| Japanese | クラッシュスマッシュ Kurasshusumasshu |
Crash Smash |
| Polish | Zgniatarka | Compactor |
| Portuguese | Crashatando | Crashpacting |
| Russian | Уплотнитель Крэша Uplotnitel' Krėsha |
(Same as English) |
| LatAm Spanish | Compactadora Crash | (Same as English) |
| European Spanish | Compactadora Crash | (Same as English) |
Walkthroughs
Crash Bandicoot 4 - 100% Walkthrough - Crash Compactor - All Gems Perfect Relic
Crash Bandicoot 4 - Crash Compactor - Platinum Time Trial Relic (0-38.95)
Gallery
Promo Images
Crash in his Bright Now skin in Crash Compactor.
In-Game
Red Gem Route.
! Switch which opens the door to the Hidden Gem.
N. Verted Mode.
Hidden Gem location.
Hidden Gem location. (N. Verted)
Concept Art
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Crash Compactor concept art.
Trivia
- The Bonus Round in this level is a throwback to The Pits' Bonus Round from Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back.
- Megamix makes a cameo in this game. They can be seen holding a guitar on one of the posters in this level.
