Crash Bandicoot 2 Cheats

Boss Warp:
To go to the next or previous boss, press & hold L1, L2, R1, R2 & Triangle when standing on the middle platform of a warp room. (Note: This only works if you have already fought the boss you wish to go to.)

Clear Gems:
Here is how to get them -
LEVEL 3:
Beat level in the given time. (Hint: When you go to the bonus, die right away. This gives you more time.)
LEVEL 17:
Take the death route.
LEVEL 21:
Take the death route.
LEVEL 23:
Take the death route.

Coloured Gems:
Here is how to get them -
Turtle Woods (Blue) Get no boxes.
The Eel Deal (Green) Go past the dead end in the Nitro box filled room.
Plant Food (Yellow) Get no boxes & beat the timer.
Bee-Hauling (Purple) Go up the stairs of Nitro boxes.

10 Extra Lives:
In the second warp room, jump on the Polar Bear cub 10 times. This can only be done once.

Hidden Warps:
Several warps are hidden throughout the game. Here is how to find some of them -
BEAR DOWN:
The small ice flow at the end of the stage.
AIR CRASH:
The second river. Don't jetski, but jump on the boxes to the platform.
UNBEARABLE:
When the cub bucks you off, go back until you see him again.
HANGIN' OUT:
When you drop down a hole into some eel-less water, go into the foreground & drop into the hole. (Note: Use R1 to make Crash pull up his legs.)
DIGGIN' IT:
Near the end, there is a spitter plant on a circular platform. Belly flop onto it.
TURTLE WOODS:
When you find the stone face in the ground, Belly flop onto it to enter a bonus-type level. (Note: Be careful though as you can die in this one.)

More Extra Lives:
When you are on the forth floor with the vortexes, get into the level with all of the bees. Instead of going underground to avoid the bees, hit all 5 of them away (It takes practice). If done correctly, you should receive 2 lives, If done again, 1 more life will be given. Do it as many times as you like.

Extra Shield:
When Crash dies, press Up + Circle. When he reappears he will be equipped with a mask.

Return Bouts:
If you wish to fight the bosses again stand on the relevant pad and press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Triangle & then tap Up.