Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
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Developed_By:
Argonaut Software Ltd.
Published_By:
Fox Interactive Inc.
Released On:
10 Oct 1997
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Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a 3D platform game where you play as a crocodile. Small hairy creatures called Gobbos live peacefully on an island until one day they see a basket drifting in the water. After pulling it ashore they find a baby crocodile inside it. The Gobbos raise him as their own until he is three times their size.
The game starts with the island being attacked by the evil Baron Dante and his minions. They capture most of the Gobbos, but the crocodile manages to escape. Now you need to rescue the Gobbos and fight Baron Dante and his minions.
As you make progress you visit several islands with different themes like a forest, snow, desert or castles. Along the way you have to collect crystals (which serve as health), rescue Gobbos and defeat enemies and bosses. You can attack enemies with your tail, destroy crates with a jump down attack and, in some stages, it is possible to swim.
Secret stages and a secret island can be unlocked if all Gobbos are rescued and all jigsaw pieces in the secret stages are collected. The game features action-packed gameplay and a variety of exciting levels set across different environments.
ISBN-10:
0767728351 (United States)
UPC-A:
086162028359 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4185 (United States)
EAN-13:
4974365950217 (Japan)
UPC-A:
5030934014533 (Portugal
Spain
Great Britain)
ASIN:
B000C6RUBO (United States)
Sega Region Code:
T-16105H (United States)
Sega Region Code:
T-26410G (Japan)
Part #:
T-5029H-06 (Portugal
Spain
Great Britain)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this comedic adventure, players guide Croc, a gentle giant crocodile raised by the lovably foolish Gobbo people, on a quest to save his homeland from the tyrannical Baron Dante. After the villain kidnaps the Gobbo king and transforms their valley into a playground for monsters, Croc must embrace his unique abilities to defeat the evil baron and restore peace.
Story
The Legend of the Gobbo's
The Gobbo's were a short, furry people, politely described as 'gerbil-esque.' One historian claimed they were highly advanced, though he was a Gobbo who made numerous grammatical errors and misspelled 'Gobbo.' In reality, they were a simple people whose greatest inventions were edible deodorant and the Wind-Powered Cow Moistener.
In over two thousand years, the Gobbo's only sent three to college, two of whom were returned postage due. They were not the sharpest pins in the cushion, but they were incredibly lovable. So lovable that they often kept each other as pets. However, their kind-hearted innocence set in motion a chain of events leading to a terrifying fate.
Those with heart conditions may wish to stop reading now, although it is really not that frightening.
A Crocodile is Found
It all started one morning in the third month of the Year of the Soup Spoon. King Rufus the Intolerant, ruler of the Gobbo's, was watching the sunrise by the riverbank. He had just sighed in relief that the sun had returned when a small basket floated ashore.
The King and his subjects huddled around the basket to find a baby crocodile inside. They assumed he was the early leader in the Annual Midget Crocodile Basket Race, though such an event never existed. Many Gobbos placed bets just to be safe. After hours passed with no other baskets appearing, they decided the race had likely been called off.
At first wary, the Gobbos were won over by the reptile's vulnerability and inquisitive nature. King Rufus decided they would raise the crocodile as one of their own. They fell in love with their new charge, eventually naming him “Croc,” though some still called him “Mr. Fun Socks” or “Choo Choo McBoogie.”
Croc learned quickly, surprising his friends with how Gobbo-like he was. He could sing their anthem backwards and forwards, winning every dance contest he entered. He never considered eating a Gobbo, considering himself one of their own. Thus, a time of great joy reigned in Gobbo Valley.
Then, Croc grew.
Croc is a Gobbo No More
In one fantastic growth spurt, Croc grew as tall as three Gobbos stacked on top of each other. He started eating like crazy, consuming over one hundred and fifty buckets of peas for breakfast alone.
While walking, he accidentally smashed through buildings and tripped over homes. Simple games of pattycake led to multiple contusions and internal bleeding. Despite his friends' efforts to brush off these accidents, Croc began to feel out of place.
Just as Croc decided to take action, a Gobbo ran past screaming, “Dantinis!!!”
Trouble Comes to Gobbo Valley
The Gobbos had long told stories of the Dantinis, a band of villains known for ruthless burning, wanton looting, and marvelous singing voices. Worse still, Baron Dante, King of all villains, could not be far behind.
Baron Dante was stronger than a thousand Dantinis and harbored a long-established hatred for all things Gobbo. Seeing the Gobbos and Croc being blissfully happy, he decided it was time for them to suffer. The valley swarmed with Dantinis who captured Gobbos and threw them into cages.
King Rufus knew he had to save Croc. He tailswiped the Gong in the village center, summoning Beany the Bird. He instructed her to whisk Croc away to safety, telling him, “You're our only hope.” Beany spirited Croc away in a shower of Magical Sparklies just as Baron Dante snatched up the king.
Croc Realizes His Calling
Baron Dante had taken over Gabbo Valley, using his magic to turn good creatures into horrific monsters. He stashed Gobbos under Dantini guard throughout his kingdom for taunting or entertainment. The highly social Gobbos were distraught at being separated.
King Rufus was kept as a personal pet in the castle, taunted day and night. He consoled himself knowing Croc was out of the Baron's reach. Meanwhile, Croc and Beany watched their homeland turn into Dante's playground.
Beany told Croc he must act, but he was confused. Beany grabbed him by his backpack straps and shook him. “You're the only chance they have. You must help! Can you imagine what it's like for a Gabbo being all alone?”
Croc sniffed. He could easily imagine it, feeling more alone than ever before. Straightening himself up, he agreed, “All right! But I'm going to need your help.”
The legend becomes fuzzy from this point. Historians are unsure if Croc was actually successful in saving his friends. However, one thing is certain: from that point on, he became the greatest champion the Gobbos ever had.
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The Year of the Soup Spoon: At the start of each year, the Gobbo high priestess announced the kitchen utensil that brought good luck when put down their pants. Some questioned the practice during the Year of the Electric Can Opener.
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King Rufus the Intolerant: His full name was King Rufus the Lactose Intolerant. People far and wide feared his name alone, but the Gobbos only feared him after eating a big bowl of cottage cheese.
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The Dantini Glee Club: They would have won all big choral contests had they not been disqualified for eating the judges.
How to Play
Getting Started
Set up your Sega Saturn™ game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the Sega Saturn™ power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos disc and close the CD door, then insert game controllers and turn on the console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Insert the game disc, insert a controller, and turn on the Sega Saturn™. Press START once the title screen appears to bring up the MAIN MENU.
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Start Game
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Options
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Load Game
Use the UP and DOWN DIRECTIONAL PAD to highlight an option and the C BUTTON to select it.
Saving and Loading Your Game
You may choose Save Game from the list of menu choices on the MAP SCREEN. A text display informs you of the percentage complete of your current saved game.
Using the DIRECTIONAL PAD, select a block to save to, then perform the following actions:
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Press A to Save
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Press B to Exit
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Press C to View the contents of an existing saved game
You can save over a previously saved game, but you must confirm that you wish to overwrite it.
Loading a game is selected from the MAIN MENU. Choose the Load Game option to see a screen with a list of used blocks showing what percentage is complete.
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Use the DIRECTIONAL PAD to select the game you wish.
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Highlight Load Game and press A to proceed.
This takes you to the MAP SCREEN with the appropriate level displayed. B will Exit and C will View the contents of an existing saved game.
Quitting a Game
While playing, you may restart in one of two ways:
1. Pause the game by pressing the START BUTTON. Press B and choose the Quit Game option, then confirm your actions at the appropriate prompts.
2. Hold down A, B, C, and START to initiate a soft Reset.
Both of these methods will reset the game to the Title Screen.
Analog Controller
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos supports the Sega Saturn™ Analog Controller, allowing an amazing freedom of motion when playing.
The default settings for the Analog Controller are the same as for the standard Sega Saturn™ Controller. The only exception is that the Analog Pad is used to move Croc.
On-Screen Information
You will only see on-screen information displays when they are directly affected. You may check on your status at any time by pausing the game with the START BUTTON. While paused, the following totals are displayed:
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Lives
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Crystals
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Color Crystals
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Gobbos
Lives
Lives displays the lives that you have remaining. A new game starts with two.
Crystals
This displays the number of protective White Crystals you have collected in this level.
Color Crystals
There are five different Color Crystals to collect in each level. This shows which ones you have found so far. When you get all five, they flash to show that you have them all.
Gobbos
This shows you how many Gobbos you have found in the current level. There are six to find in each level.
End of Level Totals
When you strike the Beany Gong to end the level, you see your totals achieved in that level. Additionally, any White Crystals you have collected are added to a running total. If you get over 100 of these, you will get an extra life.
Game Structure
You must make your way through the four islands that make up the Gobbo archipelago and find as many of your little friends as you can. Each island is protected by two Guardians. These Guardians were once innocent inhabitants that have been transformed by Baron Dante's magic into his fearsome allies.
Each Guardian protects three levels of an island. Every level (other than Secret Levels and Guardian Levels) has six Gobbos hidden somewhere within it.
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If you find all six Gobbos, you have fully completed that level.
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If you find the six Gobbos in all three levels defended by a Guardian and then defeat that Guardian, you will gain access to a Secret Level.
Throughout the game, there are eight such Secret Levels, and each contains a magical Jigsaw Piece. Legend has it that there exists a mysterious fifth island, hidden from normal sight, said only to appear if all eight parts of a magical jigsaw puzzle are found.
Score
When you save or load a game, you will be shown your score as a percentage. To score 100%, you must find all of the Gobbos, all of the Jigsaw Pieces, complete all of the Secret Levels, and defeat all of the Guardians!
Interactive Elements
Gobbos
Croc's cuddly friends, the Gobbos, have been scattered across the islands by Baron Dante. You will find them standing around, hidden in Smash Boxes, and locked in cages. When Croc touches them, they are magically shrunk down and packed into his backpack.
White Crystals
The islands are littered with White Crystals. If you are not carrying White Crystals and are hurt, you will lose a life. If you have some, you will simply drop them.
Crystals are added up at the end of each level. For every 100 you collect, you will receive an extra life.
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If you have less than 100, they are carried forward into the next level.
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Saved crystals do not protect you on the next level.
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Items & Weapons
EXTRA LIVES
These take the form of hearts and are found (usually hidden) in many places throughout the game. Picking one up gives you an extra life.
KEYS
Croc must pick up silver keys to free his caged Gubbo chums and gold keys to open locked doors.
BALLOONS
These carry you to another point in the level. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!
SWITCHES
Often you will come across Switches on the floor. Jumping on one may make a platform move, or appear. Some Switches reset themselves after a set time.
MONKEY BARS
These allow you to swing hand over hand across dangerous parts of a level (such as lava pits, bottomless pits or electrified water). You can swing below them, or if you can jump high enough, run along the top.
JELLIES
These pink gelatin desserts help you to jump up to very high areas.
CLIMBABLE WALLS
Although you can't climb up most walls, certain areas have Climbable Walls. Look for ridges and notches on walls to see if you can climb up.
TORCHES
Some levels are very dark and you need a source of light. In some dark levels, you can collect globes of light called Torches. They light up the area surrounding you, but only for a limited time so be quick on your feet!
JIGSAW PIECES
There are eight Secret Levels on the four islands in the game. Each of these contains one magical Jigsaw Piece. Locating the Jigsaw Piece is the object of the Secret Levels (although there are many extra bonuses to collect in there too!). When you pick it up, the level ends. If you get all eight Jigsaw Pieces, Croc will assemble the magic puzzle and reveal a whole new startling secret!
BEANY GONG
Hit the Gong at the end of the level, and Beany the Bird will swoop down and whisk you off to the next level of your choosing.
Enemies & Characters
Croc
The protagonist on a heroic quest to save the Gobbos and defeat Baron Dante.
Gobbos
Creatures that Croc must save and that some enemies steal.
Baron Dante
The main antagonist whom Croc must defeat, creator of the Level Guardians.
Dantinis
Baron Dante's wicked helpers, appearing in many different colors and types with various abilities like chasing, cartwheeling, flying, jumping, stomping, throwing snowballs, bursting into flames, swimming, and stealing Gobbos.
Giant Bees
One of the many enemies faced in the quest.
Worms
One of the many enemies faced in the quest.
Vampire Fish
One of the many enemies faced in the quest.
Swipe Swiftly
Also known as The Swordsman from Vermont, this is a dreaded enemy encountered in the quest.
Level Guardians
Enemies created by Dante to stop Croc in his tracks.
Tooty the Feeble
A specific enemy encountered in the quest.
Fighting Flibby
A specific enemy encountered in the quest.
Chumly the Rocket Man
A specific enemy encountered in the quest.
Itsyl the Ice Demon
A specific enemy encountered in the quest.
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