Fake Crash Robot
A mechanical mimic built to fool the world, but never Crash's friends.
The Fake Crash Robot is a mechanical duplicate of Crash Bandicoot, created by Dr. Neo Cortex. It appears in the 2003 game Crash Nitro Kart, developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Universal Interactive. The robot is part of the game's roster of characters, which includes around twenty-seven characters, sixteen of which are playable. The Fake Crash Robot is a member of one of the four teams, each driving karts of a matching color. Its exact team affiliation is not specified in the source, but it is one of the characters available for racing in the game's various modes, including Adventure Mode, Quick Race, and Cup Tournament.
- Creator
- Dr. Neo Cortex
- Affiliation
- Cortex Vortex / N. Sanity Army
- Function
- Deception and Infiltration
- Status
- Destroyed/Inactive
Lore & Background
The source does not provide specific lore or backstory for the Fake Crash Robot. It is not mentioned in the plot summary, which focuses on the abduction of Crash Bandicoot and other characters by Emperor Velo XXVII. The robot's role in the game is limited to being a playable character in the racing and battle modes. The source does not describe its creation, function, or any interactions with other characters. Therefore, no detailed lore can be provided beyond its existence as a playable character in Crash Nitro Kart.
In Their Own Story
The source does not include a narrative or story involving the Fake Crash Robot. The game's plot centers on Emperor Velo XXVII forcing characters to race in his coliseum. The robot is not mentioned in this plot. As a playable character, it can be selected in modes like Adventure Mode, where the player races through tracks and arenas to collect Trophies, Relics, Boss Keys, CNK Tokens, and Gems. The robot's specific actions or experiences in these modes are not described in the source.
Reader's Guide
In Crash Nitro Kart, the Fake Crash Robot can be used as a playable character in racing and battle modes. In racing modes, the player controls the robot using the game controller's analog stick and buttons to accelerate, steer, reverse, brake, hop, or use weapons and power-ups. The robot can perform power slides to boost, by holding a hop button while steering and pressing the opposite shoulder button when the boost gauge turns red. In battle modes, such as Limit Battle or Crystal Grab, the robot can collect weapons and attack opponents. The source does not provide specific strategies or unique abilities for the Fake Crash Robot, so its performance is based on the general gameplay mechanics described for all characters.
Did You Know?
- The Fake Crash Robot is one of around twenty-seven characters featured in Crash Nitro Kart, with sixteen being playable.
- The robot is part of a team that drives karts of a matching color, though the source does not specify which team or color.
- Crash Nitro Kart is the first game in the Crash Bandicoot series to feature full motion videos.
- The game was remastered by Beenox as part of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, released on June 21, 2019.
- The robot can be used in battle modes like Limit Battle, where the objective is to attack opponents with weapons and traps.
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