Argonaut Games Retro Games Collection
1 total gamesArgonaut Games was a British developer known for pioneering 3D graphics technology on home consoles, most notably for their technical contributions to Star Fox and the development of the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos series.
About Argonaut Games Games
Argonaut Games is a British software development company founded in 1982 by Jez San in London, United Kingdom, which initially focused on creating software for 8-bit home computers like the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. The company transitioned into developing advanced 3D graphics technology, establishing itself as a technical contractor during the industry's shift from 2D to 3D gaming hardware.
The studio is recognized for its technical collaboration with Nintendo, where Argonaut Games engineers developed the Super FX chip. This custom RISC-based coprocessor enabled real-time 3D polygon rendering on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, a feat previously restricted by original console hardware. This partnership resulted in the production of the original Star Fox. Later, the studio utilized its proprietary engine, BRender, to develop internal projects, including the 3D platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos and the console adaptation of Alien Resurrection for the PlayStation.
A notable piece of industry history involves the studio’s early demonstration of 3D capabilities to Nintendo. Jez San presented a 3D demo running on an NES to Nintendo executives during a meeting in Japan. This technical demonstration convinced Nintendo to collaborate with the British studio, leading directly to the development of the Super FX chip and the subsequent Star Fox project. The firm ceased operations in 2004, but its BRender engine remained a significant tool for developers working on 3D titles throughout the mid-1990s.
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Alien Resurrection
Players navigate the claustrophobic corridors of the USM Auriga, managing limited ammunition and utilizing a motion tracker to survive encounters with xenomorphs while completing mission-based objectives.