In the event you’re as outdated as me, there is a first rate probability you grew up with a PS1 and a very revered 3D platformer: Croc: Legend of the Gobbos.
Now 27 years on from the sport’s 1997 launch, unique developer Argonaut has been resurrected, and its first mission again from the useless is a remaster of the legendary PS1 title.
The preliminary teaser trailer reveals that the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster is trying a lot smoother with the next framerate and determination. A press launch for the remaster seen by Eurogamer states that it is coming to PC and consoles someday in 2024, and can function extras such because the ‘Crocipedia’ which is being described as an “intensive and meticulously curated digital museum”. Meaning you possibly can anticipate idea artwork, interviews and the like.
There is not a lot else that may be gleaned from the teaser trailer outdoors of some quick segments of gameplay, however the updates to the sport by way of the remaster look like promising. Hopefully, there may also be choices for improved management schemes, as the unique sport’s tank-like controls actually have not aged effectively and have been fairly ill-suited for a 3D platformer to start with.
And for those who’re questioning why this remaster specifically is an even bigger deal than standard, an enormous a part of that’s Croc’s developer. Argonaut, whereas based within the Eighties, actually established itself within the following decade on the Tremendous Nintendo Leisure System. The developer labored with Nintendo to create the unique Star Fox sport in 1993.
And whereas Star Fox’s blocky look is severely dated by right now’s requirements, it was nothing wanting phenomenal for a house console launch to appear to be this within the early 90s. Be mindful this was earlier than the PS1 was on most folk’ radar, too. Argonaut adopted up in 1994 with Stunt Race FX, one other spectacular 3D showcase for the 16-bit console. If that pedigree is any indication of what Argonaut may very well be able to now that it is reopened its doorways, we’ll be preserving a eager eye on the developer.
