Croc Dev Wants to Bring Back Underrated Nintendo 64 Game from 1998

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Executives from Argonaut, the team behind the recently enhanced version of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, have shown interest in revamping Buck Bumble, a title that was somewhat overlooked during the Nintendo 64 era. First launched in 1998, Buck Bumble was initially developed by Argonaut and published by Ubisoft as an exclusive 3D shooter for the Nintendo 64 system.

In today’s world where remakes and updates are becoming more frequent, it’s not unusual to find classic games receiving the same attention as newly released ones. The re-release of the PS1 game “Croc: Legend of the Gobbos” is simply one instance showcasing this resurgence, providing a fresh experience for newcomers while stirring nostalgic feelings in those who played it and other games from that era.

In a recent interview with MCV Develop (through VGC), co-CEO of Argonaut, Mike Arkin, and the company’s founder, Jez San, have hinted at the possibility of remastering or re-releasing the 1998 third-person shooter game “Buck Bumble” in the future. They haven’t provided a timeline or confirmed if such a project will materialize. Arkin expressed his hope that “someday, Buck Bumble will also bask in the limelight.” Since “Buck Bumble” was originally a standalone game for the Nintendo 64, a potential remaster led by Argonaut would mark its first appearance outside its original platform.

Developer Argonaut Wants to Remaster Buck Bumble Eventually

Fans of Buck Bumble might need to be patient as they wait for updates on a potential remaster, as developers Argonaut are currently focused on remastering Croc 2 following the success of the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster. In an interview, Arkin revealed that work has begun on the Croc 2 remaster, but due to technical differences between Croc 1 and Croc 2, the approach to remastering will be different. This means that Buck Bumble may have to wait longer for attention from Argonaut. During the same interview, Arkin and San explained their decision to focus on Croc for remastering was due to its popularity, which surpassed any other project by Argonaut, including the studio’s initial hit, Starglider, which San referred to as his “first-born” game.

Compared to other games, Buck Bumble was relatively unknown because the Nintendo 64 console wasn’t as widely used during its time. To this day, it’s more recognized as an exclusive N64 game that hasn’t been re-released or ported elsewhere, not even on Nintendo’s Switch Online service.

Hopefully, supporters of Buck Bumble won’t have to endure a long wait before Argonaut attempts a remastered version. If this endeavor proves successful, it could pave the way for reviving the franchise, making its cybernetic bee protagonist a potential new icon for the current generation.

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2025-07-05 17:06