Crash NST: Super powers mod on Switch and some oddities

Storyline (High-Level)

• The video is not focused on Crash Bandicoot’s original narrative. Instead, it discusses a mod that changes gameplay (referred to as “Super Powers” / “Supercharged” features) across:
  • Crash Bandicoot: Warped / Crash 3
  • and an attempt to make those powers work in Crash 1 and Crash 2 as well.
• It briefly references Road to Ruin as the specific level tied to a required progress item for completion in Crash 2.
• A “good ending” is mentioned as achievable, with a note for Coco players that they may miss some cutscenes.

Gameplay Highlights & What the Mod Changes

Goal of the Creator

• Update and expand Crash 3 superpowers so they function in:
  • Crash 1
  • Crash 2
• Including support for the Nintendo Switch port, using custom firmware/emulation workflows similar to PC.

Installation Notes / Limitations

• On Switch/PC, installation is treated as similar to prior instructions from the creator’s earlier video.
• You cannot have both Crash 1 and Crash 2 superpower mods active at the same time.
• Back up your save data first—the creator warns modding will “probably completely ruin your save data.”
• The creator claims all levels are playable, though not perfectly.

Key Issues & Findings (By Game)

Crash 1 (Superpowers in Crash 3 Mode)

Bonus Rounds Fail to Unlock Bonus Content

• The mod still shows the three special tokens in levels, but the game doesn’t track them in Crash 1’s “Crash 3 mode.”
• As a result:
  • Bonus rounds that normally lead to extra levels can’t be accessed properly.
  • 100% completion is not straightforward and may be impossible under normal expectations.

Workaround Attempts (Mentioned)

• Dump bonus round crates into the main path (or remove bonus rounds entirely).
• Move/collect keys outside the intended bonus round challenges.
• However, keys are described as glitchy in Crash 3 mode (or not handled correctly).
• Even if gems can be collected, the creator reports inconsistent color gem registration, which impacts access to:
  • hidden areas
  • secret boxes needed for full completion.

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Crash 2 (Superpowers in Crash 3 Mode) — Main Success Case

Much Closer to Full Completion

• The creator streamed Switch testing on Twitch.
• Reported progress:
  • up to ~99%
  • and after an update, potentially 100% / possibly 102%

What Works Well

• Every bonus level is accessible.
• Color gems store correctly, enabling the gem platforms they’re supposed to power.
• Time trials still work, which Crash 1 reportedly lacks under this mod’s behavior.

Why Crash 2 Is More Compatible (Creator’s Theory)

• In Crash 2, color gems behave more like standard collectibles inside levels.
• In Crash 1, color gems act more like an alternative to the normal clear-box gem logic—leading to behavior that shows like a color gem but acts like a clear gem.

The One Blocker for 100% in Crash 2

Missing 1% Tied to Road to Ruin

• The final +1% is tied to a required secret in Road to Ruin.
• Sequence:
  • If you body slam a specific fly-trap plant, it teleports you to a secret portal.
  • That portal starts an alternative entry to a different level path progression.
• This is required if relics/gold relic extra % are ignored.

Why It Breaks Under Superpowers

• The plant is immune to the mod’s Supercharged attack.
• Because of that, the teleport sequence can’t be triggered in superpowered mode.

Fix Implemented

• The creator removed that single plant instance from the level mod.
• This allows players to still jump/land on the relevant area and trigger the needed 1% sequence.

Alternative Solutions Considered

• Exclude “Digging it” (the superpower level interaction) from the mod for one level to revert to normal body slam behavior.
• Or exclude the object/sequence in another way.
• The creator says removing the plant instance is simpler and preserves the superpowers in that level.

Download / Update Notes

• The PC and Switch versions of the Crash 2 superpower mod were updated.
• An updated download link is mentioned.
• The updated Crash 2 mod is expected to allow:
  • 100%
  • and possibly full 102% (not personally confirmed beyond the creator’s testing)

Good Ending

• The creator states the good ending is now accessible.
• If playing as Coco, some cutscenes might be missed.

Key Tips (As Stated / Implied)

• Before modding:
  • Back up save data.
  • Don’t use both Crash 1 and Crash 2 superpower mods simultaneously.
• For Crash 2 completion:
  • With the updated mod, the relevant area in Road to Ruin should be unobstructed so you can access the spot needed for the required 1%.
• Expect differences by character:
  • Coco players may encounter cutscene differences.

Gamers / Sources Featured

• Aku Aku (mentioned by name as a viewer suggestion/help attempt; no specific channel/source is provided).
• The creator references streaming on Twitch, but no Twitch handle is explicitly given in the subtitles.
• No other named gamers, channels, or external sources are clearly identified beyond Aku Aku.