Croc: Legend of the Gobbos PS1 box art

PlayStation · Platformer / Action

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperArgonaut Games
PublisherFox Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesCroc
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 21

Developed by Argonaut Games and published by Fox Interactive, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 77 PS1 platformers in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Croc series; on the PS1 you can also try Croc 2. The series also appears on other systems with Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (Saturn) and Croc (GBC). Argonaut Games also made Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge for the PS1.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos cheats & codes

16 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

100 Diamonds80074BC0 0064
Infinite Lives80075234 00FF
Six Gobbos Found80074BC8 0006
Five Coloured Crystals Found80074D24 001F
Invincible Croc8007C486 FFF1
Invisible Croc8007C486 0002

See all Croc: Legend of the Gobbos cheats

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos walkthroughs & guides

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Croc: Legend of the Gobbos FAQ

When did Croc: Legend of the Gobbos come out on the PS1?

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Croc: Legend of the Gobbos?

It was developed by Argonaut Games and published by Fox Interactive.

Is Croc: Legend of the Gobbos multiplayer?

No. Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a single-player game.

How long does Croc: Legend of the Gobbos take to play?

As a platformer, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Croc: Legend of the Gobbos on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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