Gargoyles Remastered

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 47 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • gameplay
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Gargoyles Remastered is a well-polished experience shined up for both new and old fans, while sticking true to its 90s origins.
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"Gargoyles Remastered" is a revival of the '90s classic platform adventure, inspired by the animated series. Play as Goliath, using stone-crushing strength and mid-air attacks, in enhanced visuals and animations. Toggle between graphics inspired by the series and classic 16-bit mode, with new features including achievements and gameplay rewind.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The remastered graphics and animations are visually appealing and capture the cartoonish vibe of the original series.
  • The option to switch between the original and remastered versions allows players to experience both styles, enhancing nostalgia.
  • The rewind feature adds a modern convenience that helps ease the difficulty of the game.
  • The remastered assets are inconsistent, with issues such as improperly tiled sprites and missing details compared to the original.
  • Controls are often unresponsive and awkward, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game feels outdated and lacks significant improvements, making it hard to recommend even to fans of the original.
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the remastered visuals for their quality and ability to recreate the animated series' aesthetic. However, some players feel that the remastered graphics lack the charm of the original art style, and toggling between the two reveals significant differences in clarity and engagement. Overall, while the new graphics are generally well-received, there are concerns about their impact on gameplay and the preservation of the original's essence.

    • “I was initially worried about the look of the game having seen the original trailer and screenshots, but having played through it myself, I think they did a great job with the visuals.”
    • “The visual upgrade is tremendous in recreating the animated series visuals, and the rewind function is excellent.”
    • “New graphics are great and the option to rewind time makes it a lot easier.”
    • “The remastered graphics suck.”
    • “Switching back to the old art style makes me amazed that we could see anything at all, but I love this game and can't wait to finish it!”
    • “The new art style obscures some environment interactions.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the updated symphonic elements that evoke nostalgia, while others have encountered issues with the remastered assets, such as mismatched tracks and occasional playback failures. Overall, the remastered music is praised for enhancing the experience, though technical inconsistencies have been noted.

    • “They did a great job with the updated animations, sounds, and music, while still keeping the difficulty of the original alive!”
    • “I think the music has a symphonic aspect to it, where in some stages/areas, it really hits.”
    • “But overall, I enjoyed the music, which helped bring me back to my childhood and my love for gargoyles.”
    • “One time the game stopped playing background music exclusively when using the remastered assets; sometimes music playing when using the remastered assets would not match what was playing when switching to the original assets; and like several others reported in the discussion board, I could not get the 'variety pack' achievement to trigger no matter how many robot enemies I defeated.”
    • “Gargoyles remastered is too faithful to the original to make it fit on modern consoles, but the art style and music carry you through.”
    • “One time the game stopped playing background music exclusively when using the remastered assets; sometimes music playing when using the remastered assets would not match what was playing when switching to the original assets; and like several others reported in the discussion board, I could not get the 'variety pack' achievement to trigger no matter how many robot enemies I defeated.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being outdated and largely unchanged, with minimal content and frustrating controls that fail to evolve over time. However, the cartoonish style may distract players from these shortcomings.

    • “The cartoonish vibe and style can make you overlook the outdated gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay hasn't changed.”
    • “[Bare minimum included content, no real changes to gameplay outside of difficulty options, controls remain frustrating; it simply doesn’t hold up after all these years.]”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its stability, running smoothly on the platform despite occasional issues with control responsiveness.

    • “A nice throwback that runs great on deck, even when controls are weird and sometimes not as responsive as expected.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story revolves around a quest to locate and eliminate the Eye of Odin, a powerful artifact threatening to bring about global destruction. Players are driven by a sense of urgency and purpose as they navigate this high-stakes narrative.

    • “Your quest is to find and destroy the Eye of Odin before it destroys the world!”
    • “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
    • “The story unfolds beautifully, with each chapter revealing deeper layers of lore and character development.”
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