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Disney Games and Empty Clip Studios have revealedGargoyles Remasteredis coming to all current platforms on October 19. The news comes nearly three decades afterDisney Interactivecreated the originalGargoylesgame to follow the cartoon that ran from 1994 to 1997.
The original version ofGargoyleswas developed and published in-house by Disney for the Sega Genesis, and released in November 1995. As was the case in the cartoon, the titular Gargoyles came to life at night and returned to their petrified state during the day. InGargoyles, players took control of Goliath as he faced enemies ranging from the Vikings that raided Castle Wyvern in Scotland in the past, to a variety of supernatural and mechanical enemies set on destroying them in modern-day Manhattan, New York. With hand-drawn sprites and animations for most characters, the originalGargoylesgame had a cult following. News ofGargoyles Remasteredfirst appeared in 2022during the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase.
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Nearly a year later,Gargoyles Remasteredwill soon be available to players.Gargoyles Remasteredwill launch on Thursday, October 19 on all modern platforms. Gargoyles Remastered joins a stacked October lineup alongside other titles such asSuper Mario Bros. WonderandMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. In a trailer released on social media, Disney Games and Empty Clip Studios showcasedGargoyles Remasteredin action. WithKeith David reprising his role as Goliathand narrating the show’s intro word for word, the trailer showed that players can switch between the original Genesis sprites and the remastered art style for the game.
The game will feature a rewind system that will allow players to undo their mistakes and keep trying to overcome challenging jumps and boss fights. In addition to the modernized gameplay, the game will feature achievements for players to earn as well as two different soundtracks, original and remastered, that players can choose from.Gargoyles Remasteredwas developed by San Diego-based Empty Clip Studios, who also worked ontitles such asStreets of KamurochoandNHL 94 Rewind.
In addition to digital releases,Gargoyles Remasteredwill have physical releases via Limited Run Games,joining a list of titles such asTombaandGexthat will be re-released in this manner. All in all, fans of Gargoyles will not have long to wait to become a warrior by night once more.
Gargoyles Remasteredlaunches on October 19 for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
