A father promises his son a PS5 and GTA 6 for his birthday if he can master a very special challenge.
What is the task? A user with the nickname Terminally Dyslexic tells in a post on X (formerly Twitter) about a special challenge he has devised for his son. He promised his boy a PS5 including GTA 6 for his birthday in 2026 if he manages to collect all achievements in a very specific game.
The game is Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, a 3D platformer. The user gifted the game to his son for Christmas. It is currently available on Steam for half price until January 5, 2026, for €19.99.
You might think that this is not too difficult a task. However, those who think so have probably never tried it. The reactions of other players clearly show how tough this challenge is.
Here you see the game in the gameplay trailer:
Father presents son with a “wicked” challenge
How players react:
- “That’s one hell of a challenge and I’m saying that as someone who have done it on PS4,” writes a user on X. The father replies that he has already mastered this challenge himself – twice.
- “Oh you are EVIL,” comments another user on X – many share this opinion. The father always responds with humor and an evil laugh.
- The post has also made it to Reddit. There it states in a post: “I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.” Another one states: “Well thats one way to keep your kid away from GTA.”
Why is this task so tough? To unlock all achievements in Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, the boy has to put in a lot of effort in the game. He not only has to complete the story but also collect collectibles, finish time challenges, and fulfill some hidden tasks.
- According to the website HowLongToBeat, it takes about 85 hours to complete the game 100% – and that with a story that only takes 10 hours.
- According to PSNProfiles.com, it takes around 100 hours and 4 runs to get all trophies. The game receives a difficulty score of 9/10. In comparison, Elden Ring only has a 6/10 (source: PSNProfiles.com).
- On Steam, only 2.3% of players have thus far mastered this challenge. On PlayStation, it is a bit more with 3.5%, but still so few that the platinum trophy is considered “ultra rare” [as of December 31, 2025].
Obtaining the achievements through technical means such as the Steam Unlocker is obviously not allowed for the son. Making the game easier with mods is also prohibited.
At least the boy is not completely unprepared for the game: He has already played all the original parts on PS1 and the N. Sane Trilogy. The father accompanies the challenge and regularly shares updates on his profile. If you follow these posts, you can see that the son is making quick progress.
Slowly, the father realizes what he has gotten himself into. As for the fact that he will probably have to buy his son a PS5 and GTA 6 in the end (which will likely hit his wallet hard), he shared the following GIF on X on December 31, 2025:
The father hopes that this challenge will inspire his son to enjoy platformers. And he is not the only father who resorts to creative methods to get his children interested in his hobby. Another example can be found here: A father finds a way to get his daughters interested in his hobby, starting a Kickstarter for a D&D adventure with KPop Demon Hunters
