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This conversion (from the Sony PlayStation) of a 32-bit Mario 64 clone stars
Croc, a cute big-eyed, backpack-wearing crocodile who has been raised by a race of
ultra-cuddly Fry Guys called Gobbos - a race now enslaved by the giant "King of all
Villains," Baron Dante. Croc must traverse the game's 40+ levels, liberating the
entire race of Gobbos one at a time. At your disposal is a handful of standard 3D
platform adventure gaming tricks. You've got Mario's jump to squash your enemies.
You've also got a more original 360-degree spin where you lash at the bad guys with
your tail. You've got Sonic the Hedgehog's rings - only this time they're crystals
- that give you a second chance when attacked (get hit and you drop your crystals,
get hit empty-handed and you die). You've also got lots and lots of platforms to jump
on. For enemies, there's big-nosed loping birdmen, strangely elfin animals who
attack by cartwheeling, and some of the most diminutive bosses in the history of the
genre. In Apr/2025, a Remastered version was released with a roster of modern updates including enhanced HD graphics, modern control mechanics with an updated camera, and retro video modes, and a Crocipedia digital museum. |
