It’s possible to earn an N. Sanely Perfect Relic (a skull-shaped relic) in every level of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. However, this is much easier said than done, as you can only obtain it by completing the level while breaking all the boxes, and without dying even once. Here are a few additional notes (comments + tips):
- Be sure to collect all the coloured gems first, as in some levels you won’t be able to break all the boxes if you miss one.
- You can retry bonus sections as many times as needed, as dying in one of these sections doesn’t increase the death counter.
- It’s highly recommended to control your character with the D-pad, as it offers much more precision than a joystick.
- The double jump is very handy, but in some situations where you need to be quick, it can cause you to lose too much speed. It’s important to learn when a single jump is sufficient.
- Keep a guide open on your computer or phone that lists the locations of easily forgotten boxes. Personally, I used the IGN site, which discusses this for each level (
link to IGN).
- For each level, you can choose to go for the Relic in either the normal version or the N. Verted version. You can technically earn the Relic in both versions, but for 106% completion, it’s enough to do this in just one version for each level.
- It helps to play through the level a few times without trying to get the Relic, so you can memorise it a bit. I definitely recommend this for Bears Repeating, Building Bridges, Crash Landed, and The Crate Escape, as these have auto-scrolling sections where you can’t miss any boxes, or you’ll lose your chance at the Relic.
Good luck! This is a tough challenge, but certainly not impossible. You can do this!
