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| :''Not to be confused with the standalone island, [[Wumpa Island]].''
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| '''Wumpa Islands''' is a archipelago of three islands located at the [[Australia|Australian coast]] in the ''[[Crash Bandicoot (franchise)|Crash Bandicoot series]]''.<ref name=manual>''Crash Bandicoot'' instruction booklet, PlayStation, 1996, p. 3</ref> It is the homeworld to [[Aku Aku]] and [[Uka Uka]], and the Wumpa Islands were formally owned by Doctor Neo Cortex, before his first defeat to [[Crash Bandicoot|Crash]]. The archipelago as a whole are named after the [[Wumpa Fruit]], a type of fruit commonly grown in the area.
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| ==History==
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| Before the Wumpa Islands was a desert archipelago where Aku Aku has always protected eons ago.<ref>''Crash Bandicoot'' Instruction Booklet, Playstation, 1996, p. 22</ref> But with the [[Neo Cortex]]'s arrival, this archipelago was taken by same with [[N. Brio]] where his facilities is built in one of islands for start the [[Cortex Comandos]].<ref name=manual/>
| | '''Wumpa Islands''' is an archipelago of three islands, [[N. Sanity Island]], [[Wumpa Island]], and [[Cortex Island]], located to the southeast of the [[Australia|Australian coast]]. The Wumpa Islands are owned by [[Dr. Neo Cortex]].<ref name=manual>American ''Crash Bandicoot'' instruction booklet, PlayStation, 1996, p. 3</ref> Legend has it that an ancient spirit named [[Aku Aku]] has protected the Wumpa Islands for eons.<ref>American ''Crash Bandicoot'' Instruction Booklet, Playstation, 1996, p. 22</ref> Most games in the [[Crash Bandicoot (franchise)|Crash Bandicoot series]] begin here. |
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| After that [[Crash Bandicoot]] was created, this archipelago became independent where which Cortex and his henchmen are defeated by same with Aku Aku tutelage.
| | The archipelago may be named after [[Wumpa Fruit]], a type of fruit commonly grown in the area, or vice versa. |
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| ==Islands== | | Nearby the Wumpa Islands are [[Iceberg Lab]] and the [[Academy of Evil]]. |
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| | An ancient civilization once lived on the Wumpa Islands, that built many structures that are seen as ruins in ''[[Crash Bandicoot (video game)|Crash Bandicoot]]''. The local village, led by [[Papu Papu]] are descendants of this civilization. [[Aku Aku]] and [[Uka Uka]] originate from the Wumpa Islands as well, but it is unknown if they lived in the ancient civilization or the current. |
| | ===''Crash Bandicoot''=== |
| | Before the events of ''[[Crash Bandicoot]]'', [[Dr. Neo Cortex]] and [[Dr. Nitrus Brio]] arrived on the islands. They obtained a [[Cortex Castle|castle]] for their experiments and filled the island with vicious threats. <ref name=manual/> <ref>American ''Crash Bandicoot'' Instruction Booklet, Playstation, 1996, p. 14</ref> |
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| | After Dr. Cortex's defeat, [[Crash]] and his sister [[Coco]] now live on [[N. Sanity Island]]. |
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| |align=center|[[File:N. Sanity Island.jpg|200px]]<br>'''[[N. Sanity Island]]'''
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| |N. Sanity Island is the first and most recurring of the three islands, being the home of Crash Bandicoot and his companions (until ''Crash of the Titans'').
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| Much of the island is occupied by a large mountain located in the center. On the side of the mountain is a skull-shaped opening that expels a [[waterfall]] from its mouth. The resulting river passes through [[N. Sanity Beach]], where Crash Bandicoot's adventure began. Before the overthrow of Doctor Neo Cortex, the island was largely inhabited by the native called tribesmen (led by [[Papu Papu]]), who would capture and/or eat anything that sneaked into their territory. Their village is guarded by a tall wooden wall that completely surrounds the village. Also surrounding the village are numerous monoliths, which the tribesfolk seem to worship. Some of the native animals include skunks, monkeys, bears, wild boar, bees, seagulls, and chickens.
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| | | The Tenth Dimension version of N. Sanity Island seen in ''[[Crash Twinsanity]]'' is known as [[Twinsanity Island]], and is the exact opposite of the normally-lively N. Sanity Island; the flora is all dead and a black hole-filled purple sky hangs over the entire island. The waterfall now flows from a rock shaped like [[Evil Twins]]' heads rather than a skull. This island is the former home of Victor and Moritz, who resided in a large stronghold filled with dark, mechanical wonders. Because they were eaten by Evil Crash at the end of ''Crash Twinsanity'', the future of this stronghold is unknown. |
| After Cortex's defeat, the island became the official home of Crash Bandicoot (until ''Crash of the Titans''), who lives in a medium-sized hut alongside [[Coco Bandicoot|Coco]], Aku Aku (the protector of the islands) and others. Their hut appears to be located between N. Sanity Beach and the jungle, as shown in ''[[Crash Twinsanity|fifth game]]''.
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| |align=center|[[File:Wumpa Island.jpg|200px]]<br>'''[[Wumpa Island]]'''
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| |This island is located between N. Sanity Island and Cortex Island, and is the least known island in the series. Not much is known about this island, except that is littered with dated ruins and contains a lava cave below it, where a mine was located in ''Crash Bandicoot''; it is unknown whether this mine still operates today. Also notable is the colossal tree located in the middle in which was the Uka Uka's lair and the tall waterfall that stems from a large tiki head where [[Ripper Roo]] was fought in first game.
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| Wumpa Island was originally to be included in ''[[Crash Twinsanity]]'', and would've played two major roles in the game. The first made use of the gigantic tree, where [[Nina Cortex]], Neo Cortex's niece, would use her abilities to swing and climb to the top of the tree (for reasons unknown). The second level would've also involved the ancient temples below, in which the [[Komodo Brothers]] built a racetrack, which Crash and Cortex would have to complete in a brakeless vehicle (in a parody of the video game ''[[wikipedia:Out Run|Out Run]]'').<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070109005040/http://crashmania.topcities.com/concepttwinsanity1.htm Deleted contents from ''Crash Twinsanity''] - Wayback Machine</ref>
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| The climate in Wumpa Island is colder than that of the other two islands. While the other islands would only be partially covered in snow during the winter season, Wumpa Island is completely submerged in white, being the theme of the second Warp Room in [[Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back|second game]]. [[Polar Bear]]s live in Wumpa Island in the mountains for until winter starts.
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| This island was unnamed for a long time. ''[[Crash of the Titans]]'' was the first game to give it a name. It was also revealed that Crash, Coco, Crunch and Aku Aku had moved there since the events of fifth game. | |
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| |align=center|[[File:Cortex Island.jpg|200px]]<br>'''[[Cortex Island]]'''
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| |The third and final island in the Wumpa Islands is also the largest, but is also the least environmentally-healthy, having been overrun with pollution since its takeover by Doctor Neo Cortex (hence its name).
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| Cortex Island was the former home of Doctor Neo Cortex, who resided in a large twisted castle known as Cortex Castle. The island also held a refinery named 'Cortex Power', where many of Cortex's mechanical contraptions were developed. It is also where [[Uka Uka]] was originally incarcerated eons ago until Doctor Cortex's shattered space station destroyed the prison, letting him free.
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| Unfortunately, this very refinery was also the producer of a large amount of toxic waste, which was dumped into the nearby ocean, causing pollution. A temple During its operation, the refinery was owned by Cortex's bodyguard, [[Pinstripe Potoroo]], whom Crash battled as the fourth boss of first game. When Pinstripe was defeated, he unintentionally shot out the refinery's core, causing Cortex Power to fall into disrepair. After the fall of Cortex, the refinery was later converted to a sewer system, becoming the theme of the third [[Warp Room]] of second game.
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| ===Distant islands=== | | ==Gallery== |
| *[[Iceberg Lab]]
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| *[[Academy of Evil]]
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| An evil version of N. Sanity Island appears in ''Crash Twinsanity'', in which Crash, Cortex and Nina travel to a mirror universe known as the Tenth Dimension. The Tenth Dimension version of N. Sanity Island is known as Twinsanity Island, and is the exact opposite of the normally-lively N. Sanity Island; the flora is all dead and a black hole-filled purple sky hangs over the entire island. Also notable is the opening on the side of the mountain: the waterfall now flows from a rock shaped like [[Evil Twins]]' heads rather than a skull. The island is the former home of Victor and Moritz, who resided in a large stronghold filled with dark, mechanical wonders. Because they were eaten by Evil Crash at the end of ''Crash Twinsanity'', the future of this stronghold is unknown.
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Crash Twinsanity concept artwork
- “The bad... we're going to destroy your precious islands.”
- – Moritz, Crash Twinsanity
Not to be confused with
Wumpa Island, the standalone island.
Wumpa Islands is an archipelago of three islands, N. Sanity Island, Wumpa Island, and Cortex Island, located to the southeast of the Australian coast. The Wumpa Islands are owned by Dr. Neo Cortex.[1] Legend has it that an ancient spirit named Aku Aku has protected the Wumpa Islands for eons.[2] Most games in the Crash Bandicoot series begin here.
The archipelago may be named after Wumpa Fruit, a type of fruit commonly grown in the area, or vice versa.
Nearby the Wumpa Islands are Iceberg Lab and the Academy of Evil.
History
An ancient civilization once lived on the Wumpa Islands, that built many structures that are seen as ruins in Crash Bandicoot. The local village, led by Papu Papu are descendants of this civilization. Aku Aku and Uka Uka originate from the Wumpa Islands as well, but it is unknown if they lived in the ancient civilization or the current.
Crash Bandicoot
Before the events of Crash Bandicoot, Dr. Neo Cortex and Dr. Nitrus Brio arrived on the islands. They obtained a castle for their experiments and filled the island with vicious threats. [1] [3]
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
After Dr. Cortex's defeat, Crash and his sister Coco now live on N. Sanity Island.
Variations
The Tenth Dimension version of N. Sanity Island seen in Crash Twinsanity is known as Twinsanity Island, and is the exact opposite of the normally-lively N. Sanity Island; the flora is all dead and a black hole-filled purple sky hangs over the entire island. The waterfall now flows from a rock shaped like Evil Twins' heads rather than a skull. This island is the former home of Victor and Moritz, who resided in a large stronghold filled with dark, mechanical wonders. Because they were eaten by Evil Crash at the end of Crash Twinsanity, the future of this stronghold is unknown.
Gallery
Crash Bandicoot concept art
Media
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References
- ↑ a b American Crash Bandicoot instruction booklet, PlayStation, 1996, p. 3
- ↑ American Crash Bandicoot Instruction Booklet, Playstation, 1996, p. 22
- ↑ American Crash Bandicoot Instruction Booklet, Playstation, 1996, p. 14
N. Sanity Beach - Main Map theme in Crash Bandicoot
