Argonaut Video games, the newly-revived developer behind the upcoming Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster, has introduced that the reworked model of the sport will not be coming to Steam on PC.
In a press launch, the studio confirms that the remaster, which was introduced again in August alongside Argonaut’s revival, can be unique to GOG on PC with a purpose to be certain that it stays DRM-free (though the console releases naturally will not be).
In keeping with Argonaut, the choice to launch on GOG was made so gamers can “take pleasure in Croc with out restrictions, preserving possession and freedom”. Should you decide the sport up on PC, you will additionally get a free copy of the unique recreation, though it seems like console gamers are out of luck on that entrance, sadly.
GOG enterprise growth head Bartosz Kwietniewski says that Croc “represents the guts” of the platform’s mission, which he says is “preserving and celebrating the legacy of gaming”. He goes on to say that retaining Croc DRM-free permits gamers to “relive the magic” and “have the true sense of possession”.
Should you’re unaware, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a cult traditional 1997 platformer that was initially launched throughout PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and PC.
It is a 3D platformer through which the titular mascot Croc should run and soar his means by way of a variety of themed ranges with a purpose to rescue the cute Gobbos from the clutches of the demonic Baron Dantini.
This remaster will function a variety of enhancements over the unique, together with a extra modern-style management scheme that replaces the unique’s tank controls, in addition to up to date visuals and extra.
It’s going to additionally come full with the “Crocipedia”, a digital museum that comprises belongings from all through Croc‘s growth, together with idea artwork, animation assessments, and design paperwork, in addition to interviews with the unique recreation’s builders.
The Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster launches throughout PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Change someday quickly. We nonetheless haven’t got a launch date for it but, so keep tuned.
