Since the Croc series only has four games in it (with only two of them
being in the true continuity), there are not a lot of games starring
our reptilian hero to choose from. This page was created to share a
list of games that other Croc fans might enjoy playing. So, without
further ado, here are the games; Star Fox / Starwing Super Nintendo Entertainment System
This game is an excellent mix of story, action and music, starring a
furry
cast of space pilots - Fox McCloud, Slippy Toad, Falco Lombardi, and
Peppy Hare - using interplanetary fighter ships known as Arwings on a
mission to take down the evil Andross on the planet Venom. The Arwing
physics are perfect, and the weapons and moves at your disposal are
well-balanced - there is the standard Blaster, which can be upgraded to
shoot double lasers, or even twin plasma-shots, as well as a limited
number of Smart Bombs, which can be used to destroy every enemy you can
see on the screen (except bosses, of course) when detonated. There are
three routes through the game, each of a different level
of difficulty, and is a title that just about anyone can pick up,
master, and enjoy.
Star Fox (known as Starwing in Europe) is an essential play for any
Croc fan who is curious about
Argonaut's history. Before they were famous for making Croc, Star Fox
was a game that put them on the map - at the time, no-one had ever seen
anything like it. Many people mistakenly believe that Argonaut was
responsible for Star Fox 64, but that was not the case - they produced
the original SNES one, and it's never-released sequel on the same
machine, Star Fox 2.
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Super Mario 64 Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS (coming soon)
THE game that defined 3D platform titles, and an absolutely essential
play for any fan of Croc. Super Mario 64 is practically legendary, and
it marked Mario's excellent first steps into the realm of 3D.
The story of the game goes that Princess Peach and the residents of her
castle have been imprisoned within the castle walls, in worlds that can
be accessed by jumping into the many paintings that are found
throughout the building. Mario must collect the 120 stolen Power Stars
in order to defeat the evil Bowser and rescue the Princess.
Along the way, players will get to race a giant Koopa Troopa, climb the
heights of a desert temple, soar high above the world, dive into the
deep and check out a sunken ship, explore mazes flooded with poisonous
mist, brave a haunted house, swing Bowser by the tail, and much more.
There is no excuse for
missing out on this game. However, if you did miss it the first time, a
new and updated version - named Super Mario 64x4 - will be launched
alongside the new dual-screened handheld console, the Nintendo DS, at
the end of 2004.
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The Misadventures of Tron Bonne Sony PlayStation
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne is a spinoff side-story title from
Capcom's MegaMan Legends series, and is quite possibly one of the most
unique and funny games ever created. It stars Tron Bonne (a teenage
girl who
happens to be a member of a lovable but not-so-nice family of Air
Pirates) and her 40 little robotic companions and helpers - the
Servbots - on a mission to raise One
Million Zenny, and rescue her
two brothers, Tiesel Bonne and Bon Bonne, who have been kidnapped after
failing to pay off a debt to the notorious Mr. Loathe and his assistant
Glyde.
It's rare to get to play as a mischeivous bad guy for a change, but
it's even rarer to do so in a game like this. It's full of genuinely
hilarious moments, and features some of the best writing in the Legends
series. A great example of the game's wacky sense of humour occurs in a
mission where Tron is dropped off to steal money and valuables from a
small town. She quickly finds that she's been dropped off in the wrong
town, but proceeds to rob the houses there instead, also blasting
people and setting them on fire in the process. After this, the police
arrive on the scene - but they're late, and end up being made fun of
and then run out of town! It has to be seen to be believed.
This game is recommended not only because of it's fun, humour, variety,
addictive soundtrack, and
the
undeniable cute-factor provided by the adorable Servbots, but also for
the fact that it's a game that members of the Croc team are fans of
themselves.
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Spyro the Dragon Sony PlayStation
The very first installment of the Spyro the Dragon series comes highly
recommended to fans of the Croc games, due to having
similar elements to both Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, and Croc 2. In
fact, it almost plays like a crossover of the two (except with a
soundtrack by the same guy responsible for the music in Babylon 5).
It focuses on the story of a young purple dragon named Spyro, whose
relatives all across the dragon realms have been turned into
crystallised statues by a despicable fellow called Gnasty Gnorc.
Spyro
has to travel across several worlds, each containing a nice amount of
individual levels, unfreezing his relations, and collecting gems and
other treasures. The bonus levels, where Spyro has to glide around and
perform tasks such as breathing fire to light up lighthouses, are a lot
of fun, and add to the variety of the game, too. Once you rescue every
dragon and collect every piece of treasure, an extra level is unlocked,
where Spyro is finally able to fly rather than just glide. Well worth
checking out, as it will last you quite a while.
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance
A classy 2D platform game that many missed out on during it's release
for the SNES, which was later re-released on the Game Boy Advance,
Yoshi's Island has a highly enjoyable mixture of
adventure and fun, coupled with a great learning curve that ensures
you're not bombarded with difficulty too early on.
The object of the game is to help Baby Mario rescue his brother, Baby
Luigi. You get to play as all the different coloured Yoshis, who each
take turns transporting Baby Mario through a level, and protecting him
from being carried off by the henchmen of the evil Kamek the Magikoopa.
Recommended for being a highly enjoyable ride, and also due to the
very, very distant
development relation between Yoshi and Croc.
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Klonoa - Door to Phantomile Sony PlayStation
A game recommended to Croc fans due to having some shared traits,
Klonoa is a cute, unique, and whimsical 2.5D platform game, starring an
adorable flying cat with big, floppy ears. It has an excellent story,
full of
intrigue and twists and turns, including an incredible ending, the like
of which is very rare to see in any game (it cannot be put into words,
and I'm certainly not going to spoil any of it here).
Clever use is made of the fact that the game is 2.5D (that is, it works
like a traditional 2D platformer, but with 3D elements thrown in as
well), such as being able to travel not only left, right, up and down,
but also into the foreground and background areas as well - it opens up
a wealth of clever gameplay ideas, and it looks great as well. For
example, Klonoa can pick up his enemies using the magic ring that he
carries everywhere with
him, causing them to inflate. He can then throw them left or right,
into the background or foreground, or he can perform a double-jump by
bouncing off of the enemy he's carrying, which comes in handy for
getting around the levels, finding secrets, dispatching other enemies,
and for solving puzzles. Enemies that are too large for Klonoa to hold
can be inflated on the spot, which can also be handy in puzzle-solving,
as you can stand on some of them, or destroy them to collect gems that
they might be holding.
Unfortunately, this game is extremely rare, but it is well worth
finding - it's an experience you'll never forget.
