Back in August I reported on the new remaster of the classic Croc Legend of the Gobbos, and today it has been revealed it will be a GOG exclusive on PC. The release will have both the classic version and the remastered version available on GOG.
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More about it:
The Remaster
With enhanced HD graphics, modern control mechanics with an updated camera, retro video modes, and the same delightful gameplay that charmed all of us in the 1990s, you’ll dive into a beautifully recreated world filled with vibrant colors, captivating landscapes, and playful challenges to ignite your imagination. The remaster offers a true blend of nostalgia and modern gameplay, ensuring an authentic experience that pays homage to the original while inviting a new generation to discover its timeless magic.
The Classic
While we suspect that the original Croc needs no introduction, here’s how it was described to gamers all the way back in 1997:
Croc's Got The Moves!
Help Croc, the humble little green crocodile, rescue his peace-loving Gobbo friends from the grasp of the evil sorcerer Baron Dante. Guide him through a beautifully-rendered 3D world on a free-wheeling, free-roaming adventure against Dante’s impish assistants the Dantinis!
- 5 different 3D worlds to explore including volcanoes, ice glaciers, and underwater caves
- Free roaming, stunningly rendered real time 3D gameplay lets you go anywhere as you run, jump, climb, swim…
- More than 40 levels, enemies galore, and bosses to keep you busy!
From the press release: “The Croc remaster aims to reignite the imaginations of players with its enhanced HD graphics, updated modern controls, and an authentic gameplay experience that will transport players back to the golden age of gaming,” said Jez San, Argonaut Games’ founder.
“Croc Legend of the Gobbos is both a nostalgic return for retro-gamers and an exhilarating new adventure for first-timers. We have dedicated ourselves to bringing this remaster to as wide an audience as possible so that fans of PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC on GOG can experience the magic and enjoyment of Croc," added Jez San.
“Croc represents the heart of our mission: preserving and celebrating the legacy of gaming. By offering both the classic and the remastered versions in one package and keeping all our games DRM-free, we’re ensuring that players not only relive the magic but have the true sense of ownership, as well. We’re the ultimate destination for gamers who want to experience timeless classics as they were meant to be played, and we couldn’t be happier for Croc to become a part of this adventure,” said Bartosz Kwietniewski, Head of Business Development at GOG.
So with that you'll need some form of Wine / Proton to run it on Linux / Steam Deck. My favourite being the Heroic Games Launcher.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
"so that fans of PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC on GOG can experience the magic and enjoyment of Croc"
QuoteWe have dedicated ourselves to bringing this remaster to as wide an audience as possible
It's not as wide an audience as possible if the game's exclusive to one store. Particularly if the store you've chosen is a small one.
Quoting: suchIt'll get to Steam eventually. GOG doesn't have the coffers for anything other than a timed exclusive, and not a long one at that, I'm betting.Not necessarily if GOG have done any kind of funding on it, plus GOG have various other classics not available elsewhere.
Quoting: Liam DaweI'm thinking it could perhaps be less a matter of funding and more a case of a very specific deal GOG negotiated to maybe drag a game out of ownership hell and into their store. Some games just took very long to get to Steam (Emperor of the Fading Suns - still not there yet, but there's plans), some perhaps no one bothered to put on Steam, because who cares, and Steam is essentially a black hole if you're not promoting your product sufficiently.Quoting: suchIt'll get to Steam eventually. GOG doesn't have the coffers for anything other than a timed exclusive, and not a long one at that, I'm betting.Not necessarily if GOG have done any kind of funding on it, plus GOG have various other classics not available elsewhere.
We'll see in about a year :)
Linux_Rocks Oct 24
Even though GOG is a more established storefront which has been around longer, and offers more features than the Epic Games Store, IIRC GOG doesn't really offer any benefits over Steam. For example, AFAIK both Steam and GOG take a 30% cut from the developers' earnings from their sales. In addition, one of the requirements for releasing on GOG is to be "DRM-Free".
To help GOG grow? Or is there something else going on behind the scenes between Argonaut and GOG?
And maybe the game will come to Steam in the future. For example, the Kingdom Hearts PC releases are now available on Steam, but that's only after Square Enix decided to change their strategy because they weren't earning enough from selling on the Epic Store.
Last edited by Talon1024 on 24 October 2024 at 5:25 pm UTC
StalePopcorn Oct 24
Expressive to GOG? 👍🏼 Better than EGS pulling their usual crap.
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