Croc Legend of the Gobbos

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Croc Legend of the Gobbos is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Big Boat Interactive and was released on April 2, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Croc Legend of the Gobbos follows a lovable crocodile on a charming platforming adventure through unique worlds to rescue his adopted Gobbo family from the evil Baron Dante and his minions. Players use Croc’s agility and signature moves like running, jumping, climbing, and tail spinning to overcome challenges. The game blends nostalgic gameplay with updated visuals and controls for a modernized retro experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 187 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

A faithful remaster that brings back nostalgic memories while improving controls and graphics.
The ability to switch between original and remastered graphics enhances the experience, allowing players to appreciate both versions.
The inclusion of time trials and achievements adds replay value and a modern touch to the classic gameplay.

The remastered graphics are criticized for being poorly upscaled, leading to a lack of visual improvement over the original.
Jump mechanics can be frustrating, with inconsistent registration leading to many player deaths.
The game is considered overpriced for its length and the minimal changes made in the remaster, with some players suggesting it should be cheaper.

graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the remastered game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the modernized visuals and the ability to switch between retro and updated graphics at any time, while others criticize the remaster as lacking significant improvements and resembling AI-upscaled textures. Overall, the remaster maintains the original art style, enhances visual clarity, and includes thoughtful extras, but opinions vary on the effectiveness of the graphical updates. Many players value the improved controls and camera functionality, which contribute to a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The graphics have been modernized without losing touch with the core design principles, and the amount of remastering can be neatly customized to your preferences.”
- “The updated visuals do a great job of keeping the original look intact while making everything cleaner and easier on the eyes.”
- “It's a beautiful remaster with significantly improved controls and graphics, as well as a lot of neat supplementary features.”
- “The remastered graphics look atrocious, like they just fed the original assets to an AI.”
- “The actual remastered graphics are nothing special at all, just seems to be AI upscaled textures for the most part.”
- “Honestly, I would have sacrificed most of the graphical improvements for controls and platforming improvements.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic charm and upbeat quality, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to evoke fond memories from childhood. The soundtrack features a mix of original tracks and remixes, all of which enhance the overall experience and are described as catchy and memorable. Additionally, the inclusion of bonus content related to the music, such as interviews and demo tracks, adds depth for fans and showcases the game's strong audio direction.
- “The music is nostalgic and so good!”
- “The game still has a lot of charm and the music is simply fantastic.”
- “As one of the first video games I ever owned and played, loading into the main menu and hearing the upbeat horns of the theme song immediately transported me back to the bright-eyed youth I once was.”
- “The music goes hard in this game if you have never heard it.”
- “This music hits harder than my uncle after a few artisan microbrews.”
- “However the joy and nostalgia I feel playing this, along with the killer soundtrack makes it a worthwhile experience.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay of the remastered version of Croc has received mixed reviews, with players noting that while the jumping mechanics can be frustrating and inconsistent, the overall experience is enjoyable and nostalgic. The remaster improves upon the original with a modern control scheme and a fully controllable camera, enhancing the fun factor despite the gameplay being relatively straightforward and reminiscent of early platformers. While some aspects feel dated and simplistic, fans of the genre may appreciate the charm and nostalgia it offers.
- “The original camera was fixed and awkward, while the remaster's camera is now fully controllable and as such, improves the gameplay.”
- “The developers have also added a more modern control scheme to the game, which for me meant a very good gameplay experience overall.”
- “I remember this game being super fun, and this is a nostalgia buy, but the gameplay is still fun albeit a little easier for an older me.”
- “A big negative - the jump mechanics are so annoying; 90% of my deaths are from my jumps not registering as I'm trying to make a long jump from the very edge of a platform on a running start.”
- “The most basic mechanic, jumping from platforms, is inconsistent at best.”
- “The gameplay loop is also very straightforward, so if you are expecting modern platformer complexity or constant surprises, this might feel repetitive after a while.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome atmosphere and nostalgic charm, with players expressing deep affection for the character Croc, which evokes strong feelings and even tears during gameplay. The combination of fun music and engaging platforming enhances the overall emotional experience.
- “Croc has my heart always; this remaster made me cry.”
- “Fun music, fun platforming, it's very wholesome.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is enriched by extensive bonus content available through the crocipedia, which includes character designs, animations, and concept art, allowing players to explore the creative process behind the characters. The ability to switch between remastered and classic graphics further enhances the experience, showcasing the evolution of character design and gameplay. Overall, the depth of content contributes to a more immersive understanding of the characters and their development throughout the game.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory and progression that keeps you invested in their journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with meaningful choices that impact their development and relationships with others.”
- “The depth of character customization allows players to truly shape their heroes, making each playthrough feel personal and engaging.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The addition of a 'time attack' mode significantly enhances the game's replayability, providing players with new challenges and incentives to revisit the experience.
- “The newly added 'Time Attack' mode adds a solid amount of replay value to the game.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
- “The random events and challenges keep me coming back for more, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a stable gameplay experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The Steam version of the game is noted for significantly improved performance on the Steam Deck compared to the original GOG version, making it easier for players to switch between devices. Overall, users report that the game runs well.
- “Over the original GOG version that I bought, I found the performance on this version much better on my Steam Deck. It was also easier to switch between my Deck and PC with the Steam version.”
- “Performance-wise, the game runs well.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be dull and repetitive, contributing little to the overall experience and primarily serving as a source of tedium rather than engagement.
- “While farming lives is easy and not particularly involved, the actual problem is that it's dull, repetitive, and offers nothing to the experience except grind and tedium.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is considered basic and simplistic, but it does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay, which is highlighted as very fun.
- “The story is basic and simplistic, but the gameplay at its core is very fun.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing concept of the "crocopedia," which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the experience.
- “The 'crocopedia' is hilarious!”

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Croc Legend of the Gobbos is a platformer game.

Croc Legend of the Gobbos is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Croc Legend of the Gobbos.

Croc Legend of the Gobbos was released on April 2, 2025.

Croc Legend of the Gobbos was developed by Big Boat Interactive.

Croc Legend of the Gobbos has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

Croc Legend of the Gobbos is a single player game.

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