Glover is coming back on PC this April!
A cult classic favorite among gamers, Glover was released on Nintendo 64 back then in October 1998.
Piko Interactive stated that the revitalized game still resembles its originality from 1998, of course, with a modern twist and compatibility. The remastered Glover will be available on Steam next month.
Glover by Piko Interactive
Glover is a puzzle-heavy adventure game with a total of 30 levels spread over six unique worlds. Glover is a game between a glove and a ball acting as the main character. Players need to maneuver the glove to successfully kick the ball journeying in obstacles towards the finish line.
Piko Interactive, the company behind the remake, describes the game as being "completely redone from the original source code" but also "improved for modern PCs."
On April 20, 2022, the remake will be made available for purchase through Steam, GOG, and the Bleem Store.
Piko Interactive explained how the decision of the release date was made. It was said that they picked April 20 because it is a funny date.
The company went to Twitter with the announcement, stating that the long wait is finally over. Piko Interactive tweeted:
"The #N64 Era Cult Classic Glover is coming soon! This version of #Glover is a completely redone from the original source code (N64 version of the game), and improved for modern PCs."
As reported by VGC, Glover is a fantasy adventure series that follows the conquests of an iconic glove on a quest to restore the Crystal Kingdom. The objective of the game is for players to guide a ball through a series of levels while jumping between moving platforms.
Glover was created in 1998 by Interactive Studios and published by Hasbro for Nintendo 64. In 1999, it was released on PlayStation. The gaming studios produced a number of other games until it was shut down in 2013.
Glover Remastered
According to The Gamer, Piko Interactive, the company behind the remake, claims that the game has been "completely redone from the original source code," but that it has also been improved for modern computers.
Its website describes the company as "the leading content provider for retro video game consoles, plug and play consoles, and retro digital distribution platforms," with a mission to "bring the highest quality of new retro video games for our beloved consoles."
Piko is a game development and publishing company that specializes in the creation of new games from the iconic console games of the past.
Piko Interactive does not just remake games from the Nintendo Entertainment System, it also makes games from Sega Genesis, the Game Boy Advance, Gameboy Color, and the original Gameboy.
Glover and Glover 2
It was also revealed by Interactive that Glover was supposed to have a Glover 2 sequel.
Previously, Piko Interactive, the company that now owns the license, stated that they would like to release a completed version of Glover 2 because the game appeared to be nearing completion at the time of its cancellation.
Glover received positive reviews at the time, with Edge magazine awarding a 7/10 rating to the N64 version. Unfortunately, the game in the PlayStation version, received a dismal 2.1 out of 5 stars from IGN.
Due to its poor performance and graphics that looked noticeably worse than its N64 counterpart, it did not continue.
