I spent very little time playing this game...
There are some changes, however. Crash can now transport enemies he has jacked with him with the option of riding a mutant or taking off on his own. The levels incorporate use of each particular mutant. The cartoon shorts are entertaining. Nevertheless, the game disappoints.
I would love to tell you that Crash is back and better than ever; regrettably, I cannot. Crash seems to be on a slippery slope. Hopefully he will not snowball all the way downhill like Spyro the Dragon and Sonic the Hedgehog.