Summary
- Argonaut Games and Rock It Games team up for physical and collector's editions of the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster.
- The Collector's edition offers exclusive goodies for avid fans.
- Croc's remaster joins other old-school titles reaching modern audiences.
Developer Argonaut Games has announced that it is teaming up with Rock It Games to release physical and collector's editions of the upcoming remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. First released back in 1997 for the original PlayStation console, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos will soon be making a bold return to modern consoles, and fans can grab physical copies of the game and a variety of exclusive collectibles.
Audiences were pleasantly surprised when the remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was first teased by Argonaut Games back in August. The studio has since confirmed that the game is set to launch across platforms in December 2024, and for players looking to build up their physical media collection of video games, Croc's newly announced collector's edition has an impressive lineup of offerings.
Croc Remaster Confirms Platforms, Including Surprise Exclusion
The remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos confirms the platforms where the game will be available, and there's a noteworthy exclusion among them.
Players will be able to order a digital or physical version of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and will receive a number of additional goodies depending on which edition they select. The Standard Edition will retail at $39.99 and will include the base game and a full-color manual, reminiscent of the original PS1 release. For more adamant fans of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, the $129.99 Collector's Edition will include the same offerings as the Standard Edition, along with a resin statue, a keychain, a poster, a set of stickers, a four disk CD soundtrack, and premium packaging. Fans can check out the official trailer for Croc: Legend of the Gobbos to see if they may be interested in snagging a special edition of this remastered classic.
Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos Standard And Collector's Editions
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Standard Edition
- Base game
- Full-color manual
- $39.99
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Collector's Edition
- Base game
- Full-color manual
- 8” Croc resin statue with a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
- PVC Croc keychain
- 18”x24” artwork poster
- One set of Ultra3DFX™ stickers
- Four-disc CD soundtrack consisting of over 100 tracks including remixes, pre-release versions, and unused tracks created for the iconic Croc score
- Premium packaging
- $129.99
In addition to the Standard and Collector's Editions of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, Argonaut Games has also announced a "beyond-cute Gobbo plush" that will be available for separate purchase via the Rock It Games digital storefront. The studio previously announced some of the achievements in Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, with many happy to see the retro 3D platformer offering a truly modern gaming experience that can be soon be added to physical collections.
Several old-school platforming games have received remasters in recent years, with games like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and now Croc among the classic titles to reach modern audiences. Fans can check out Croc: Legend of the Gobbos when it launches in December on Nintendo Switch, PC exclusively via GOG, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Released
- September 29, 1997
- ESRB
- e
- Engine
- BRender
WHERE TO PLAY
Help Croc, the crusading crocodile, rescue his peace-loving Gobbo Islander friends from the grasp of the evil magician Baron Dante. This game has five different 3-D worlds to explore and includes volcanoes, forests, ice glaciers, and underwater caves, each with its own unique elements, terrifying monsters, and mind-boggling obstacles. Stunningly rendered real-time 3-D graphics and seamless animation provide hours and hours of gameplay with over 40 levels, 50 different enemies, and 9 stage bosses. Free-roaming 3-D gameplay lets you go anywhere as you run, jump, climb, stomp, and even swim.
