Just as good as Crash 2 in terms of level design and controls, but with more variety in the gameplay and levels. Every level feels fresh and really fun, the gem collecting and time trials add great replay value. All of Crash's new moves he gets as the game progresses are really fun. In my opinion Crash Warped is the best (but not by a whole lot because Crash 2 is awesome) game in the series. Any game where Crash has a mango bazooka has to be good right?

Edit: No, Wrath of Cortex exists and it has a fruit bazooka and it is bad