Gameplay:
Like previous installments in the Crash Bandicoot series, Warped consists of two main modes of gameplay: a

hub room (since Crash 2) and the levels (since Crash 1). The hub room (called the Time Twister here) is split into five areas, each containing five levels and a boss fight. Initially, only one area in the hub is accessible, but more are opened as the areas are completed. The levels featuring Crash largely follow the "follow-the-path" gameplay seen in previous games in the series, but other modes, such as riding a biplane, jetski, and tiger among others, can be seen along with this. Another new feature is the ability to gain new abilities by defeating a boss. These abilities include faster running speed, a longer spinning attack, and a bazooka among others. The game also makes heavy use of the then-new Dual Shock controller by using the vibration effect frequ

ently.
There is a total of 30 levels in Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped, excluding bosses and the two levels which have two different entrances. A secret level, called "Hot Coco", contains one Relic and one Gem, and can only be accessed through the level "Road Crash" by crashing into a road sign with what appears to be an image of an alien on it. Another one, called "Eggipus Rex", also contains one Relic and one Gem, and is accessed through the level "Dino Might!", by getting caught by the second pterodactyl in the secret path the red gem platform takes Crash to. Neither of these are required for 100% completion, and by obtaining the gems and relics in each, up to 104% can be achieved. Upon receiving these as well as getting all gold or platinum relics, an extra gem can be received from Coco in the Time Twister, totalling 105%.
Each level contains a Crystal, a Relic, and either one or two Gems, excluding boss levels. The secret levels do not contain any Crystals. It is essential to collect all 25 Crystals throughout the game to win. Crystals are usually found near the end of each level, and are hard to bypass. Relics are received for successfully completing time trials (see below). There are 30 Relics throughout the game. Clear Gems are received by breaking every box in each level. Additionally, some levels contain Colored Gems, which are received when a level's secret area is completed. A handful of levels contain Gems which are earned by completing a task, such as winning a race. Gems are not beneficial, but are required to achieve 100% completion of the game. There is a total of 45 gems in Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped.