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Review: Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos (Switch) - A Solid, If Unspectacular Retro Adventure

The closest we've ever gotten to a 3D Yoshi game. Back in the mid to late ‘90s when the fifth generation of consoles was still going strong, mascot platformers were all the rage. Hoping to take advantage of the then-growing trend, Argonaut Software—best known for its work on Star Fox and the Super FX chip for the SNES—made a pitch to Nintendo for a new 3D platformer starring Yoshi. Nintendo shot them down, but Argonaut wasn’t ready to give up on the concept, so the team retooled it into an original game called Croc: Legend of the Gobbos that saw release on other platforms. Now, the studio has decided to bring Croc back for new audiences with a fresh remaster, and while this release is certainly showing its age, it’s still an enjoyable romp. Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Review: Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos (Switch) - A Solid, If Unspectacular Retro Adventure
Review: Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos (Switch) - A Solid, If Unspectacular Retro Adventure

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Overall, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remastered is a solid platformer that may not revolutionize the genre, but still provides an enjoyable experience. The updated visuals and controls make for a smoother gameplay experience, while the additional museum content adds a nice touch of nostalgia for fans of the original game. While Croc may not reach the heights of other iconic platformers from its era, it still holds up as a fun and charming adventure for both new and returning players.

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