Summary
- Gargoyles Remastered brings the beloved 30-year-old Sega Genesis game to modern platforms with updated graphics and new features.
- Players can toggle between the original 16-bit graphics and a new art style that resembles the animated series, as well as choose between original or remastered soundtracks. New animations have also been added.
- The game includes an instant rewind feature, full achievement support, and will be available in physical editions with exclusive merchandise and collector's items.
Disney Games and Empty Clip Studios' Gargoyles Remastered brings the near 30-year-old Sega Genesis exclusive to modern platforms with updated graphics and a number of new features. These quality-of-life improvements help bring this classic platformer into a new age.
Gargoyles was originally developed and published in-house by Disney Interactive back in 1995, and released in November of that year. The 2D side-scrolling action platformer came at the height of the Gargoyles fandom, as the animated series ran from 1994 to 1997. Gargoyles Remastered was announced in 2022 during the Disney and Marvel showcase. The trailer released by Disney Games and Empty Clip Studios featured a dramatic voiceover by Keith David (the original voice of Gargoyles protagonist Goliath) overtop footage of gameplay highlighting the new features to be expected when the game releases this October.
All major features currently confirmed for Gargoyles Remastered are:
- The ability to toggle between the original 16-bit graphics and a new remade art style that more closely resembles that of the animated series.
- Newly added animations.
- An instant rewind feature that allows players to reattempt any section of gameplay they choose.
- The option to choose the original or a remastered soundtrack, featuring new tracks and sound effects.
- Full achievement support on the platform of one's choosing.
- Wide-screen presentation and full HD.
Disney's Latest Retro Game Remaster
Following the release of the Disney Classic Games Collection that featured ports of retro Disney classics Disney's Aladdin, Disney's The Lion King, and Disney's The Jungle Book, Gargoyles Remastered seeks to provide everything fans loved about those ports and more. Like the Disney Classic Games Collection, Gargoyles Remastered will bring a 16-bit classic into full HD. However, unlike the games in the previous collection, Gargoyles Remastered will also feature brand-new graphics in a more modern art style as an option that players can instantly swap between much in the style of Diablo 2: Resurrected or Halo 2: Anniversary.
Another key feature added to Gargoyles Remastered is the ability to rewind gameplay at any time. The instant rewind feature allows players to quickly revert their game to a previous state without having to do a full reset. This feature is especially useful for challenging platforming segments or difficult boss battles. The rewind feature was included in the previous Disney Classic Games Collection, among other recent retro game ports.
In addition to updated visuals, Gargoyles Remastered will also come with a freshly remastered soundtrack and audio. However, fans of the original need not worry because this game will also include the original 1995 soundtrack as an option. Players will be able to swap between the two soundtracks as they please. Of course, with either soundtrack, the game will still feature the iconic voice lines of Keith David as Goliath.
Gargoyles Remastered will have full achievement/ trophy support when it launches this October. Achievement hunters can look forward to unlocking them all on the platform of their choosing, either digital or through Limited Run Games' physical release. Limited Run Games is offering several physical versions of the game each containing exclusive merchandise and collector's items. Its "Classic Edition" includes a region-free copy of the game on any platform, a special SteelBook case, a unique VHS tape box, and what is being called a "Gargoyles Remastered White Retro Plastic VHS Clamshell Case". It is also offering a "Collector's Edition" that includes everything from the "Classic Edition" plus a hing-style box that plays a voice line from Keith David as Goliath, a limited edition NECA Goliath action figure, a poster, enamel pin, and certificate of authenticity.
Loaded with modern features and classic 90s style, Gargoyles Remastered will join the list of revived retro classics when it releases this October. Fans of the series won't have to wait much longer before entering the age of gargoyles once again.
Gargoyles Remastered launches on October 19 for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.