Argonauts Video games has introduced that it’s going to launch a Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster for “consoles and PC” later this yr.
The studio – recognized for its work on classics like Starglider, Starglider 2 and Star Fox – is making its return after a 20-year hiatus, having launched its final recreation, Catwoman, means again in 2004. The writer returns with a “deliberate slate of traditional Argonaut IP and thrilling authentic titles for each present and retro-gaming platforms.”
That begins with a Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster which is destined for “consoles and PC,” which, having first hit the unique PlayStation, SEGA Saturn and PC, is again with enhanced HD graphics, up to date fashionable management mechanics and retaining its “nostalgic, enjoyable and genuine gameplay expertise.”
Starring a loveable crocodile who units out on a quest to rescue the Gobbos from the clutches of the evil Baron Dante, returning followers shall be excited to study that the remaster will embrace the Crocipedia. This gives an “intensive and meticulously curated digital museum,” full of long-lost improvement belongings like recreation design paperwork, idea artwork, animation checks, crew member interviews and extra.
“I labored intently with Jez on the design and manufacturing of Starglider, Argonaut’s first massive hit again i n 1986, so to take up the mantle of relaunching Argonaut Video games almost 4 a long time later brings me full circle, and we’ve additional thrilling bulletins within the pipeline within the coming months,” enthuses Argonaut Video games co-CEO Gary Sheinwald.
Argonaut Video games co-CEO Mike Arkin provides: “We needed to honor the unique recreation’s legacy whereas introducing it to a brand new viewers. The HD remaster permits us to just do that. It’s been a labor of affection for our crew, and we will’t wait to share it with gamers on all the present consoles and PC later this yr.”
Jez San OBE, who initially based Argonaut Software program in 1982, commented on the revival: “I’m thrilled to see the Argonaut title again after twenty years away. Argonaut was at all times about pushing the boundaries of what’s doable in gaming. I’m excited to see how the relaunched Argonaut Video games builds on that legacy, beginning with the Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster.”
In the meantime, Baron Dante, diabolical sorcerer and marauder of Gobbo Valley, is very happy to have his likelihood at revenge: “Twenty-seven lengthy years in the past, that little inexperienced crocodile thwarted my plan to usurp King Rufus and imprison the Gobbos. Due to Argonaut Video games, I’ve been given a do-over, and this time I shall prevail!”
The Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster shall be launched digitally for “consoles and PC” in 2024.