Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
1997 · Platform · PlayStation
Overview
Croc (1997) is Argonaut's 3D platformer that grew from a Yoshi prototype Nintendo turned down, in which a crocodile rescues the Gobbos from Baron Dante.
Deep Dive
Croc explores 3D levels to free the captive Gobbos and defeat Baron Dante. Critics praised its visuals and music but criticised the controls and camera.
Developer Story
Argonaut pitched a 3D platformer prototype starring Yoshi to Nintendo, which rejected it, and reworked it as an original game. Fox Interactive released it in 1997 for the PlayStation, Saturn and Windows.
Did You Know?
- It sold over 3 million copies on the PlayStation, one of Argonaut's best sellers.
- A remaster came out in 2025.
Sources & further reading
- Croc: Legend of the Gobbos — Wikipedia
