After being dormant for over two and a half decades, it's been confirmed that Croc: Legend of the Gobbos will make its long-awaited comeback. This information was confirmed by defunct developer Argonaut Software's founder.3D platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was a hit among PlayStation 1 fans at the time of its release in 1997. It has become somewhat of an obscure title compared to its peers in the genre nowadays due to its lack of exposure in the modern day. However, this mascot platformer is considered an underrated gem in the eyes of many video game enthusiasts.Recently, Argonaut Software founder Jez San spoke about the existence of an HD remaster for the PlayStation 1 classic. Jez San talked about Croc HD after seeing a nostalgic piece written by Time Extension that dove into the makings behind the game, labeled as "the unsung hero of 3D platformers" by the publication. The author, James Batchelor, shared the piece and talked about his wish for a remaster of Croc, to which Jez San confirmed that Croc HD has already entered the early stages of development, giving a pleasant surprise to fans of classic 3D platformers.
Now, there isn't much information regarding this Croc HD project, meaning that this could refer to a remaster of Legend of the Gobbos or a complete remake that adapts to current-day standards of 3D platformers. However, this pseudo-announcement has sparked a lot of curiosity among video game enthusiasts and retro fans who arespeculating what this project would bring to the modern day.
The world of 3D platformers has changed a lot in the past two decades, and it will be exciting to know how the developers plan to bring this adorable mascot platformer into the modern era. It's also worth speculating whether this game will appear on PlayStation consoles, the Nintendo Switch, or other platforms. While there's still a long time before an official announcement about this project, this is excellent news for many players.
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is available on PC, PS1, and Sega Saturn.
