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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fox Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fox Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|BRender}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Blazing Renderer|name=BRender}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 26, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 26, 1997}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Croc }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010124000800/http://www.foxinteractive.com/games/croc/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 2042 | ||
+ | |igdb = croc-legend-of-the-gobbos | ||
+ | |lutris = croc-legend-of-the-gobbos | ||
|strategywiki = Croc: Legend of the Gobbos | |strategywiki = Croc: Legend of the Gobbos | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2884 | ||
|wikipedia = Croc: Legend of the Gobbos | |wikipedia = Croc: Legend of the Gobbos | ||
|winehq = 2936 | |winehq = 2936 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = It has native Linux support when using the [[#Essential improvements|Definitive Edition]], and also it is possible to use the console version's full-length music thanks to [[#Essential improvements|fan patches]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo is available [https://archive.org/details/CROCDEMO here]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | There are two official releases of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. The original release only supports 3DFX graphics cards, | + | There are two official releases of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. The original release only supports 3DFX graphics cards, A later release from 2000 added DirectX support, as well as some file changes. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1836-croc-unofficial-update/ Croc Unofficial Update] to update an older releases to the DirectX compatible one.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2013/01/31/croc-legend-of-the-gobbos/|title=play-old-pc-games: Croc – Legend of the Gobbos|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{++}} Compatible with all fan created content. | {{++}} Compatible with all fan created content. | ||
− | + | ===Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - Definitive Edition=== | |
− | ===Croc Definitive | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use a fan patch||fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use a fan patch||fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Make a backup of | + | {{ii}} Make a backup of {{file|Croc.exe}} (only when using versions before 1.2.0 as that version dropped 32-bit support, as it comes with {{file|Croc64.exe}} instead) and the {{folder|gdata}}, in case anything goes wrong. |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1833-croc-definitive-patch/ patch here]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1833-croc-definitive-patch/ patch here]. | ||
− | # Unzip the contents of | + | # Unzip the contents of {{file|Croc Legend of the Gobbos - Definitive Edition.zip}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Start the game with | + | # Start the game with {{file|Croc.exe}} (or {{file|Croc64.exe}} if using later versions of the patch). |
− | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Can not be used together with the " | + | {{ii}} Can not be used together with the "music patch", Definitive Edition has it's own fix for the sound, combining these will crash the game on later levels. |
{{ii}} On weaker PC's, higher resolutions runs slower, change lighting to "Medium Lighting FX" or lower the resolution if lag occurs. | {{ii}} On weaker PC's, higher resolutions runs slower, change lighting to "Medium Lighting FX" or lower the resolution if lag occurs. | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Makes the game Linux compatible. |
− | {{++}} No need for wrappers, works | + | {{++}} Ability to use every type of soundtrack (PC, PSX and DEMO). |
− | {{++}} Widescreen | + | {{++}} No need for wrappers, works natively on modern Windows/Linux. |
− | + | {{++}} Widescreen support. | |
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}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Croc-video.png|Video settings}} | {{Image|Croc-video.png|Video settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en WSGF entry]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en WSGF entry]. Use the [[#Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_-_Definitive_Edition|Definitive Edition]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en WSGF entry]. | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en WSGF entry]. | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/croc-legend-gobbos/en WSGF entry]. | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The [[#Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_-_Definitive_Edition|Definitive Edition]] may work. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Game is capped at 30 FPS | + | |60 fps notes = Game is capped at 30 FPS. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Croc-controls.png|Input settings}} | {{Image|Croc-controls.png|Input settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Croc-audio.png|Audio settings}} | {{Image|Croc-audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = CD Music and Sound FX |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Game has no voiced lines aside from Croc's onomatopoeia such as "Yazoo!". |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail release only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===CrocRun.exe crashes=== | ===CrocRun.exe crashes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows XP SP3 [[Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] on {{file|CrocRun.exe}}|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | Set Windows XP SP3 [[Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] on | ||
− | }} | ||
===Game crashes to desktop=== | ===Game crashes to desktop=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update the game|ref={{cn|date=2024-07-25}}|fix= |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
+ | {{ii}} See [[#Patches|Patches]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===No music=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/535-crocpcmusicenabler/ fan patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125071129/http://vs49688.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/croc-winmm-dll-redirect/|title=Croc WinMM DLL Redirect|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Not needed if using the [[#Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_-_Definitive_Edition|Definitive Edition]]. |
+ | {{ii}} Can not be used together with the "Definitive Edition", combining these will crash the game. The "Definitive Edition" already fixes the music anyway. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Replaces the redbook audio soundtrack with the soundtrack from the PS1 version, which includes numerous more tracks not present in other versions. The "Definitive Edition" also includes the PS1 music with an option to switch between this, the PC and DEMO versions of the music. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
− | |glide versions = 2. | + | |glide versions = 2.42 |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
− | |software mode = | + | |software mode = true |
− | |software mode notes = | + | |software mode notes = Also supports ATI 3D CIF, Matrox Mystique's MSI and S3 ViRGE's S3D APIs. |
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = false | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = Later versions of the [[#Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_-_Definitive_Edition|Definitive Edition]] require 64-bit. |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= false |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= true |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux arm app = false |
+ | |linux executable notes = Use the [[#Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos_-_Definitive_Edition|Definitive edition]] (except the 1.0.0 version) to run the game on Linux natively. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:15, 29 August 2024
Developers | |
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Argonaut Games | |
Publishers | |
Fox Interactive | |
Russia | 1C-SoftClub |
Engines | |
BRender | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 26, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform |
Art styles | Stylized |
Series | Croc |
Croc | |
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Croc: Legend of the Gobbos | 1997 |
Croc 2 | 2000 |
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (2024) | 2024 |
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a singleplayer third-person platform game in the Croc series.
It has native Linux support when using the Definitive Edition, and also it is possible to use the console version's full-length music thanks to fan patches.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Demo
- A demo is available here.
Essential improvements
Patches
There are two official releases of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. The original release only supports 3DFX graphics cards, A later release from 2000 added DirectX support, as well as some file changes. Use the Croc Unofficial Update to update an older releases to the DirectX compatible one.[1]
Notes
- Compatible with all fan created content.
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - Definitive Edition
Use a fan patch |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Argonaut Software\Croc[Note 1] <path-to-game>\key.txt[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. Use the Definitive Edition. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | The Definitive Edition may work. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use D3DWindower. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | CD Music and Sound FX | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Game has no voiced lines aside from Croc's onomatopoeia such as "Yazoo!". | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | Local retail release only. |
Issues fixed
CrocRun.exe crashes
Set Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode on CrocRun.exe [citation needed]
|
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Game crashes to desktop
Update the game[citation needed] |
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Notes
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No music
Download and install the fan patch[2] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | Second release only. |
Glide | 2.42 | |
Software renderer | Also supports ATI 3D CIF, Matrox Mystique's MSI and S3 ViRGE's S3D APIs. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | Later versions of the Definitive Edition require 64-bit. | ||
Linux | Use the Definitive edition (except the 1.0.0 version) to run the game on Linux natively. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ play-old-pc-games: Croc – Legend of the Gobbos - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Croc WinMM DLL Redirect - last accessed on May 2023