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Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5

Beenox · 2020

LumiScore

51/100

Good

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is a challenging platformer that develops spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination, with potential for frustration.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

21

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.75

Crash Bandicoot 4 offers a vibrant, challenging platforming experience that demands spatial awareness, quick reflexes, and adaptive problem-solving. Players will develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time as they navigate complex environments and master new abilities. The game provides a good sense of progression and accomplishment through its varied levels and boss encounters.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally a positive experience, the game can be quite challenging, leading to potential frustration for some players. The narrative is linear with limited opportunities for creative expression. There are no significant social or monetization risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.

Regulatory compliance · DSA·GDPR-K·ODDS

  • DSA:Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:Estimated from review data. Game has natural stopping points and low session-extension risk.
Avg playtime~5 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time a LumiScore of 51/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (E10+), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time?

While generally a positive experience, the game can be quite challenging, leading to potential frustration for some players. The narrative is linear with limited opportunities for creative expression. There are no significant social or monetization risks.