Gargoyles Remastered

Release Date: October 19, 2023

Action, fantasy, platformers, animated TV series, 2D, remaster/remake, side-scroll, singleplayer

5.4

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The remastered version of a 1995 action platformer. Gargoyles Remastered has us playing as Goliath, a gargoyle on a quest to destroy a corrupted amulet, the Eye of Odin. The game features refreshed visuals, audio and new functionality.

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Technical aspects

Gargoyles Remastered is a remastered version of a 1995 action platformer, based on the animated series of the same name. It was co-developed by Empty Clip Studios and Disney.

Plot

The protagonist of Gargoyles Remastered is Goliath, a gargoyle. He must defeat the villainous Demona and take the Eye of Odin from her - a corrupted magical amulet that could doom the world in wrong hands.

Mechanics

Gargoyles Remastered is a side-scroller. The player must move to the right, traversing various locations, including the ancient Wyvern Castle, modern Manhattan skyscrapers and the New York subway. We'll jump on platforms, avoid obstacles, traps and face down enemies.

Goliath's primary weapons are his fists and claws; his wings, meanwhile let him attack from the air. Wings and claws come in handy while exploring too; the former let him glide and jump further, while the latter - climb walls and ceilings.

Though mechanically the game remains unchanged, the remastered version also includes a rewind feature, letting players undo their actions at any time.

Technical aspects

Gargoyles Remastered features thoroughly refreshed visuals. The developers have created much more detailed sprites, locations and new animations. There are also new sound effects and a new version of the original soundtrack.

The player can switch between the original and remastered graphics at any time, as well as between three versions of the soundtrack.

Videos and Screens

[1:01] Gargoyles Remastered launch trailer

[1:00] Gargoyles Remastered trailer #1

5.4

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Game is Recomended by 8% of Critics. There are 24 Critic Reviews.

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Screen Rant: 2 / 5 by Kaitlyn Peterson

Even those who enjoyed the show, but never played the original game, may have trouble immersing themselves in Gargoyles Remastered. Many of the changes made in Gargoyles Remastered are simply that - changes - and not necessarily improvements, leading to an overall disappointment for the potential this could have had.

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God is a Geek: 6 / 10 by Chris White

Gargoyles Remastered is too faithful to the original to make it fit on modern consoles, but the art style and music carry you through. The rewind feature helps with the challenge, but overall it feels pretty lifeless in today's day and age.

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PlayStation Universe: 6.5 / 10 by Garri Bagdasarov

Gargoyles Remastered is a good addition to the growing library of classic remasters. It's faithful to a fault to its original release. Though I praise the developer for keeping the game as true to the original as possible, that doesn't mean it couldn't have used some extra updates. The visual upgrade is tremendous in recreating the animated series visuals, and the rewind function is excellent. Still, that doesn't keep the combat and platforming from being incredibly frustrating at times.

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