Falls in this game are mainly just gaps in the path that Crash must jump over. Usually, Crash dies when he falls into a pit, which may be an endless hole, or may contain water or toxic waste. Aku Aku cannot protect Crash from this type of death. Occasionally, there are falls where Crash does not die upon falling. For example, in Heavy Machinery, Crash must fall into a hole to access a secret area, and must later fall down to complete the level.