It is a great time to be a Crash Bandicoot fan, something that has rarely been the case over the last two decades. The reveal of Toys for Bob’s Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time has people talking about the platforming franchise once again. The upcoming game is marketing itself as a throwback to the classic PlayStation 1 trilogy, albeit modernized.
Debuting in Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, Coco Bandicoot is Crash’s younger and brainer sister. She was playable in some of the following sequel’s levels, while 2017’s Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy made Coco an option for all three remade games. Crash Bandicoot 4’s trailer also confirms she is coming back for more. Here are 10 awesome fan art drawings that show Coco at her best.
10 With Laptop In Hand, Coco Is Ready
Art by CuteyTCat.
While Crash is more brawn than brain, Coco is the exact opposite. The bandicoot is capable of taking care of herself, but she is arguably at her most dangerous with a laptop in hand. Coco brings an element of planning and research to the bandicoot team.
Using SpeedPaint, CuteyTCat crafted a vivid and lively Coco that does justice to both the character’s original design and the remake’s version. The solid colors complement the mascot’s altruistic and strong nature.
9 Warped
Art by Nl-Rad.
Crash Bandicoot: Warped pushed Coco to the forefront for a couple of levels, with Pura often being by her side. Despite that, Coco is arguably given a smaller role in 1998’s entry than its immediate predecessor, at least when it comes to the story.
Inspired by the N. Sane Trilogy, Nl-Rad pictures the siblings communicating across time. The facial expressions of the characters are especially impressive, as they capture all three of their personalities amazingly well.
8 Illustrated Coco
Art by Kna.
Created by utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Kna’s Coco is a stunning picture that uses vectors masterfully to craft a striking image of a popular character. The vibrant colors really bring Coco to life, and there are some neat touches like Naughty Dog’s stamp on the laptop.
Coco might not be the most layered character ever, but her consistent characterization in the early games clearly left an impression on many players.
7 It’s About Time
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time tweaks the designs of all of the main characters, with Coco going through the most changes of the bunch. It is a departure from the N. Sane Trilogy and it might take some getting used to, but that does not mean there has not been a lot of support for the character’s new appearance.
Nitroneato pays tribute to Crash and Coco’s eye-catching makeovers and the siblings look arguably even better in 2D.
6 Selfie
Art by Lushies-Art.
The N. Sane Trilogy gives Coco a smartphone, and the bandicoot makes good use of it whenever she is left waiting by the player. Strange as it can be to see something so familiar in such a fantastical world, CrashBandicoot’s Earth is hardly lacking in advanced technology, and a smartphone fits Coco’s personality.
Lushies-Art provides a detailed glimpse at the other side of one of Coco’s selfies, a feature that might have been a neat addition to the N. Sane Trilogy.
5 Wave Rider
Art by LillithMalice.
Based on the Wave Rider Coco Bandicoot action figure, LillithMalice’s fantastic drawing pays homage to a seldom-seen version of the character. The toy’s design is quite a significant departure from the one used in Warped or in any of the other Crash Bandicoot titles. It is not even an unlockable costume in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled.
The backdrop adds an interesting dimension to the image, but the highlight is definitely the unique outfit. This is a strange but excellent take on Coco Bandicoot.
4 Do Not Mess With Coco
Coco might be quite kind and helpful, but she is someone that should not be messed with. She tends to push around and manipulate her brother quite often, which is admittedly not all that impressive considering Crash spends an entire game collecting crystals for Cortex.
Sol.dracos’ Coco is a different beast, though. Inspired by Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time’s design, this version of Coco seems to be up to no good. Hopefully, she is still working with the good guys.
3 The Heroic Family
Art by Umishaii.
In between saving the world from Cortex, Uka Uka, or the Evil Twins, the Bandicoots can be found relaxing on Wumpa Island. Through the use of soft colors and shadows, Umishaii put together a scene that oozes personality.
All three characters express different emotions that highlight their core traits splendidly; the happy-go-lucky Crash is entranced by a floating butterfly, the grounded Coco cannot quite decide whether she is amused or annoyed by her brother, and Aku Aku is simply satisfied.
2 A Long Time Coming
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time really got the creative juices flowing in a lot of fans. Illustratedartist’s painting brings together old and new faces to create an energetic poster-esque tribute, one that manages to stand on its own while still retaining the general look of the source material.
Next to the burly Crash, Coco comes across as mischievous and confident, a stellar combination that matches the art style chosen by the creator. It is a great art piece for what will hopefully be a stellar game.
1 Dressed For Adventure
Going by Toys for Bob’s trailer, Crash Bandicoot 4 will feature a mechanic that allows Crash (or presumably Coco) to wear different masks, known as the Quantum Masks, to unlock power-ups. It is a logical expansion of the abilities provided by Aku Aku and it is surprising the franchise’s previous games neglected to explore this more as an option.
Magaska_19’s Coco is using the Kapuna-Wa costume, one of the two Quantum Masks revealed in the trailer. The fan art’s cartoonish aesthetic is a great fit for the character.
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