Game: Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos
Developer: Titanium Studios
Publisher: Argonaut Games
Genre: 3D Platformer Remaster
Released: October 29, 2026
Price: $29.99
Platform: PC (Steam, GOG), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
🐊 How we reviewed it: on PC, via Steam. Croc 2 launched on October 29, so we’ve also noted what players are saying, many of them returning to a game they first played on PS1 or a Windows 98 PC.
🦎 Know this first: it’s a faithful remaster of the 1999 sequel, with a full retro mode. Croc 2 is remastered by Titanium Studios and published by Argonaut Games, which remastered the original Croc: Legend of the Gobbos in 2025. It’s $29.99 on Steam, GOG, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Switch, with a Croc Double Pack bundle on Steam. It’s Very Positive on Steam from 93 reviews, while critics are cooler at 67 on OpenCritic. It’s also Steam Deck Verified.
🍾 This Time It’s Personal!
Croc’s back, and this time he’s searching for his long-lost parents. A message in a bottle washes up on Gobbo Valley’s beach, revealing that his birth parents are looking for him. But the Dantinis have resurrected Baron Dante, and he’s vowed revenge on the humble little crocodile who defeated him.
Explore four mainland villages (the coastal Sailor, wintry Cossack, prehistoric Caveman and mountaintop Inca villages), rescue Gobbos, and battle new Guardians. Race cars and speedboats, ride minecarts, catch air on a hang glider, and take to the skies in an airplane.
A 1999 childhood favorite, polished up with a modern camera and a retro switch.
Croc 2 was always the overlooked sibling, and several players now admit they liked it more than the original. This remaster gives it the treatment it deserves: updated visuals, a modern camera, smooth high-refresh-rate performance, and a deep museum of cut content. Even better, you can switch everything back to the way it looked on PS1. It’s short, easy by modern standards, and a little pricey for what it is, but as a nostalgia trip it’s hard to beat.
Our verdict: “Croc’s colorful platforming adventure delivers charming exploration and creative vehicle sections that make this remaster a worthwhile trip down memory lane.”
What’s in the Box
Croc 2 is more open than the original, with hub villages, missions and a surprising amount of variety.
🏘️ Four Villages
Sailor, Cossack, Caveman and Inca, each with its own Gobbo culture, missions and Guardian bosses.
🚤 Vehicles
Cars, speedboats, minecarts, a hang glider and an airplane break up the platforming.
🐱 Swap Meet Pete
Spend crystals on gadgets at Pete’s General Store, and teleport between villages with his Crystal Ball.
📚 The Croc2pedia
A digital museum of design docs, cut 3D models, animation tests and interviews that unlocks as you play.
Smooth as Butter
🎮 Tighter Than the Original
The biggest upgrade is how it plays. Two players single out the modernized camera controls. One said you can swing the camera mid-jump and easily tell where you’ll land, which made the infamous Roger Red Ant boss “an absolute breeze.” Croc 2’s triple jump and stomp bounce are back too, and one player called the latter the GOAT.
Performance is excellent too. One detailed review reported rock-solid frame pacing even at 240fps, with zero stutter, tight, snappy controls, and load times of about two seconds. In a platformer, that matters. A new remastered difficulty option also makes it more forgiving than the PS1 release, which one player remembers as brutally tough. Another said it finally let them 100% the game, and the classic difficulty is still there if you want it.
Old Look or New Look, Your Choice
📺 Retro Mode and Visual Customization
You can play with the overhauled visuals, or switch on retro mode to bring back the original PS1 textures and a CRT filter. One player explained that the visual customization menu lets you mix and match: retro textures with HD models, or retro visuals without the CRT effect. Another player loved being able to flip between the old and new looks on the fly.
Nostalgia runs deep in the reviews. One player still owns their original CD-ROM and remembers asking for Croc 2 for Christmas in 2000. Several called it a beloved childhood favorite, and one praised its music, especially the gorgeous snow-land soundtrack. The Croc2pedia is a highlight for fans, with behind-the-scenes goodies that unlock as you play.
Where It Stumbles
⚠️ A Few Lost Gobbos1. Short and easy. One player warned newcomers that it’s pretty short and easy overall. HowLongToBeat puts the main story at about 8 hours and a full completion at about 15, which makes $29.99 a little steep if you have no nostalgia for it.
2. Invisible walls. One player ran into invisible walls where there shouldn’t be any, including in the Roger Red Ant level and on a set of decaying platforms inside a trophy portal in the second world.
3. Audio glitches. The same player heard audio glitches when toggling between the old and new looks.
4. Texture debate. One player felt the upscaled textures looked AI-assisted, though they said it doesn’t ruin the game. Another player strongly disagreed with that take. Retro mode is there either way.
5. Critics are cooler. Players love it, but critics are more mixed, with a 67 “Fair” on OpenCritic.
🎮 Great on Steam Deck
Croc 2 is Steam Deck Verified, offers full controller support (the developers recommend a controller), and supports high refresh rates. One player also enjoyed the mouse controls. Choose between remastered and classic difficulty, and set up the visuals exactly how you remember them.
Things to Know
📋 Before You Buy
• $29.99 · Croc Double Pack with Croc: Legend of the Gobbos on Steam
• PC (Steam and GOG), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Switch
• Steam Deck Verified · full controller support · 37 achievements · Steam Cloud
• Roughly 8 hours for the story, 14 with extras, 15 to complete (HowLongToBeat)
• Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, 16 GB RAM, 24 GB of storage
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
The Good
The Bad
The Ugly
Modern CameraMid-jump control changes everything.
Short and EasyA brisk trip for newcomers.
Invisible WallsRight where you need to jump.
Retro ModePS1 textures and a CRT filter on demand.
Pricey$29.99 for a 1999 platformer.
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Croc2pediaA museum of cut content and interviews.
Audio GlitchesWhen toggling visuals.
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Buttery Performance240fps with no stutter.
Texture DebateSome upscales divide fans.
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The Verdict
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos is a lovingly made remaster that respects the original while fixing its biggest problem: the camera. The visual options are generous, performance is excellent, and the Croc2pedia is a treasure for fans. Its villages, vehicles and Guardians still have a charming, feel-good energy that holds up surprisingly well.
It’s still a 1999 platformer at heart: short, fairly easy on the remastered setting, and priced a bit high for newcomers. A few invisible walls and audio glitches also need patching. But for anyone who grew up with Croc, this is exactly the remaster you hoped for.
The honest read: if Croc was part of your childhood, buy it now. If you’re new to the series, wait for a sale or grab the Double Pack.
Hey, I’m ColdMoon! If there’s a game in front of me, I’m playing it—especially co-op adventures where teamwork shines. I love exploring vast digital worlds just as much as I enjoy venturing into nature in real life. When I’m not gaming, I’m out with my dogs or admiring the beauty of snakes. Whether we’re strategizing in-game or just having fun, let’s dive into new adventures and explore together! 🎮🐍🐕
