A remaster of the N64 platforming game Croc is already in the works
A remaster of a N64 platforming game called Croc is already in the works, with a report on ResetEra confirming the news amid excitement from gamers. The discussion also touches on a remaster of Gex, with memories of the nostalgic games flooding in alongside speculation about what form the remasters will take.
If you love great platforming games, you’ll probably recall Croc and its sequel. The original Croc: Legend of the Gobbos launched on the Nintendo 64 and was a colorful, fun, and challenging romp through a fantasy world.
Developer WayForward Technologies shared the news that a remaster of Croc is already in development, alongside news of a remaster of Gex. The comments on the report reflect a mixture of excitement and nostalgia for the two games, with many sharing fond memories from their childhoods.
“Remasters are a good thing,” one user writes. “Especially when it comes to games like Croc and Gex.” Another replies, “Gex coming back would be a dream come true,” alongside a series of Gex-themed emojis.
“Croc is one of my favorite platformers alongside Mario 64,” one user writes. “I’m so glad to see it coming back.” “Croc was the first game I ever 100%” another replies, while yet another shares, “I have fond memories of playing it and the sequel.”
In the midst of all the Croc excitement, news breaks that a remastered version of Gex is also coming. “Gex is also coming back?” one replies. “I was only just talking about this game with my wife the other day. She loved it as well.”
“I remember liking Gex,” another replies, “but I loved Croc even more.” Some reminisce about specific features or levels in Croc and share their excitement for the remastered version. Others remark on the timing of the announcements, with Gex and Tomba both recently announced and Croc known about for a while.
Some discuss the concept of the game Glover, a god game by Lionhead Studios that never released. “Glover is something I’ve always been interested in,” one replies. “I’m curious if the concept is as interesting as people remember it,” another replies.
The comments continue as more people express their nostalgia and excitement for the remasters. One replies to a comment about the first Croc game aging poorly by suggesting significant rework may be required, with the second game holding up better.
Others praise the music, with the remastered tracks bringing back memories for some. Several discuss finding hidden bonus areas and the satisfying feeling of discovering something new.
“I’m satisfied with the [Croc] announcement,” one user writes. “I do wonder how much they’ll change. Will it be a faithful reproduction, or will they add modern features?” Another replies, echoing similar comments about Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and its updates to the originals, “I think it will depend on sales. If they’re high enough, then they’ll think about making them more modern.”
For now, the comments reflect a lot of positive energy around the return of these beloved games. If you want to join in the conversation yourself, the original news story is here.
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