Some works manage to transcend and become generational. These are works that define a generation and are remembered by a large part of the people who lived during the time of their creation, either directly or indirectly, due to the significant impact they had on culture. It doesn’t matter if they had or didn’t have a later impact on culture or other generations. If a work had a significant impact on a generation, that’s enough to make it generational. And that’s the case with Gargoyles, mythological heroes.
The legendary animated series from Disney, created by Frank Paur and Greg Weisman, is a series that many people hold dear for obvious reasons. Based on Arthurian myths and the works of Shakespeare, it created a unique universe of gothic horror suitable for children. It even made its way to consoles in 1995 in the form of a more than competent action platformer for the SEGA Mega Drive.
Now Disney announces an HD remaster of this classic. Available on October 19th, with versions for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, it will be sold in digital format for a price of 14.99 euros.
The game’s main attraction is, as it couldn’t be otherwise, a profound change in the graphics. With a cell-shaded style that strongly resembles the animated series, the game looks absolutely stunning. But that’s not all it includes. With a button to switch between the new and original graphics at any time, the instant rewind feature, and quality-of-life improvements, it promises to be the definitive version of this SEGA Mega Drive generational classic.
Furthermore, if you want to have it in physical form, you’re in luck: Limited Run has announced that they will publish three physical editions. The standard edition, which includes only the game, will cost $34.99. The classic edition, which comes in a special VHS box and includes a steelbook, will cost $69.99. And the collector’s edition, in addition to everything mentioned above, will contain a larger box that plays phrases from actor Keith David, who voiced the series protagonist Goliath, a certificate of authenticity, a pin, and a Goliath figure. Reservations for all these editions have already opened and will close on October 22nd.
