British studio Argonaut has introduced a Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster, and as you may think provided that it is making an announcement, Argonaut itself is being revived as effectively.
Describing itself as a “legendary studio identified for bringing its pioneering 3D expertise to a 2D gaming world” again within the 80s, Argonaut says it is making a return after “a 20-year hiatus”, though “hiatus” appears an odd phrase to make use of given the studio closed its doorways within the mid-2000s.
The studio goes on to say it is making a “grand comeback as a boutique writer” and that it is obtained a “deliberate slate of traditional Argonaut IP” within the works, beginning with a remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos.
In line with a press launch on the brand new official Argonaut web site, the Croc remaster will come full with “enhanced HD graphics”, in addition to “up to date trendy management mechanics”. Hopefully, we will nonetheless play with the unique’s lovably janky tank controls.
It isn’t simply Croc you are getting with this remaster, although; you are additionally having access to the “Crocipedia”, a repository of Croc growth property together with design paperwork, idea artwork, and extra. Truthfully, that is a win for preservation nevertheless you slice it.
This is hoping that this conjures up a revival of Croc 2, which deserves to make a comeback. Within the meantime, nevertheless, you’ll be able to try the reveal trailer for the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster proper right here.
Croc is the newest in a string of platforming mascots from the late fifth console technology period to be revived for contemporary methods. He joins the likes of Kao the Kangaroo, Glover, and, after all, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, though these revivals are somewhat additional again.
We do not have a launch date or an inventory of platforms for the remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos but, however Argonaut has mentioned it is coming to “all the present consoles and PC” later this 12 months. Keep tuned for extra.
