Dr. Neo Cortex and Ripto have accidentally met up through underground portals and are set on taking over the entire universe. Crash and Spyro must team up with each other to discover the identity of the new menace and save the universe from this evil plot.

Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage is a handheld game featuring Crash Bandicoot in a crossover in the world of Spyro the Dragon. In these side-scrolling adventures, you can link up with three friends for a variety of multiplayer modes, including Party Games, Wager Games, and Card Trading. Connecting both Crash Bandicoot Purple and Spyro Orange gives you the option of unlocking special content and allows you to trade and wager the cards with friends.