Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster announced
August 28: Today, Argonaut Games announced that a remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is now in development. It will launch in 2024 on “all the current consoles” – which should include Switch.
Argonaut Games actually closed in 2004. However, today’s announcement reveals that the company is now making a comeback two decades later.
Croc Legend of the Gobbos, a platformer, originally released on the PlayStation in 1997. It has never appeared on a Nintendo platform previously.
Here’s some information about the game:
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, Argonaut’s 1997 multi-million-selling hit, features Croc, a lovable crocodile who embarks on a quest to rescue the Gobbos from the clutches of the evil Baron Dante. The game’s charm and creativity made it an instant classic, and the remaster promises to bring the beloved game to a new generation of gamers with enhanced high-definition graphics, updated modern control mechanics, and a nostalgic, fun, and authentic gameplay experience that will be sure to ignite the imagination of players and remind them why they fell in love with video games in the first place.
Additionally, retro-gaming fans will be excited to learn that the remaster includes the Crocipedia, an extensive and meticulously curated digital museum containing long-lost development assets such as game design documents, concept art, animation tests, team member interviews, and much more.
Games co-CEO Gary Sheinwald said today: “I worked closely with Jez on the design and production of Starglider, Argonaut’s first big hit back in 1986, so to take up the mantle of relaunching Argonaut Games nearly four decades later brings me full circle, and we have further exciting announcements in the pipeline in the coming months.”
Argonaut Games co-CEO Mike Arkin added: “We wanted to honor the original game’s legacy while introducing it to a new audience. The HD remaster allows us to do just that. It’s been a labor of love for our team, and we can’t wait to share it with players on all the current consoles and PC later this year.”
We also have the following comment from original Argonaut Games founder Jez San: “I’m thrilled to see the Argonaut name back after 20 years away. Argonaut was always about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming, and I’m excited to see how the relaunched Argonaut Games builds on that legacy, starting with the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster.”
We have a trailer for the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster below.
Teaser Trailer
October 24: The remaster has now been officially confirmed for Switch. We also have a new trailer below.
