Argonaut Games, the British game developer founded by Jez San in 1982 and closed in October 2004, has announced its revival with a remastered version. Croc: Legend of the Gobbos It's due out in 2024 for “all current consoles” and PC.
known by such titles as Star plane, Starglider 2, Star Fox, Croc: Legend of the Gobbosand Crocs 2Argonaut Games released its last game in 2004, and now returns as a boutique publisher with the classic Argonauts Gmaes intellectual property and a slate of “exciting new titles” for both current and retro gaming platforms.
Its first title is the remastered version Croc: Legend of the Gobbossfirst launched in September 1997 for the original PlayStation. Review of the remastered release via Argonaut Games:
Croc: Legend of the GobbosThe 1997 million-selling hit film Argonaut features the lovable alligator Croc on a quest to save 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 improved high-definition graphics, updated modern control mechanics and a nostalgic, fun and original gameplay experience. make sure to spark players' imaginations and remind them why they fell in love with video games in the first place.
In addition, retro-gaming fans will be excited to learn that the remaster includes Crocipedia, an extensive and carefully curated digital museum containing long-lost development assets such as game design documents, concept art, animation tests, team member interviews, and more. .
“I worked closely with Jez on design and production Star planeArgonaut was the first big hit in 1986, so it brings me full circle to take up the mantle of relaunching the Argonaut Games after nearly four decades, and we have more exciting announcements in the coming months,” said Gary, CEO of Argonaut Games. Sheinwald said in a press release.
Argonaut Games CEO Mike Arkin added, “We wanted to honor the legacy of the original game 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 current consoles and PC later this year.”
Jez San, founder of Original Argonaut Games, said: “I'm excited to see the Argonaut name back after 20 years. Argonaut has always pushed the boundaries of what's possible in gaming, and I'm excited to see how the rebooted Argonaut Games build on that legacy. Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster.”
watch the announcement teaser trailer for Croc: Legend of the Gobbos below. Check out the first screenshots in the gallery.