The obscure 90s platformer revival is definitely upon us. If you’re a 90s kid, you’re likely anticipating the Gex trilogy remasters and have been playing both remastered Tomba games on your console of choice.
Today, we have learned that a Croc: The Legend of the Gobbos remaster is in the works from developer Argonaut Games. For us Nintendo fans, this is relevant because Argonaut Games developed the original Star Fox game on the SNES in the ’90s, helping to develop the Super FX chip that comprised the graphical engine. Another fun fact: Croc started as a Yoshi 3D platformer before transitioning to a new mascot named Croc. Croc still retained Yoshi’s slender body, puffed-out gut, and pointy tail, and is certainly recognizable to anyone who owned a PlayStation or Sega Saturn in or around 1997.
If you’ve never played Croc: The Legend of the Gobbos, it is a colorful late ’90s 3D platformer that sees Croc, a small, fanged crocodile, rescuing tiny orange hairball-like creatures called Gobbos. Of course, you run around, jump, collect gems, and fight all manner of creatures and animal bosses. One of the most memorable boss fights for me as a kid was the ladybug with boxing gloves that Croc fights in a full-on boxing ring.
It remains to be seen how the controls will be handled, which will be one of the more interesting aspects of the remaster. Originally, Croc was controlled in a tank-like fashion, running forward when holding up on the control pad but could only turn by stopping and pressing left or right. This was, of course, before dual analog became the norm for the genre. So, Croc could be much improved by modern enhancements in that department. Thus far, enhanced visuals, modern control improvements, and a digital art gallery are confirmed to be new features for the remaster.
Currently, the remaster of Croc: The Legend of the Gobbos has a 2024 release date for consoles and PC.
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Written by Matthew Powers
Nintendo has been Matthew’s preference for fun video gaming since 2004. In addition to his love for all things Mario, Metroid and beyond, Matthew also enjoys heavy metal, roller coasters, pinball machines, and being a proud cat dad.
