Software:Frogun
Frogun is a 3D platform video game developed by Molegato and published by Top Hat Studios on August 2, 2022. The player controls a character who must navigate levels and collect items by jumping and using her frog as a grappling gun.
Gameplay
Gameplay consists of 3D platforming, with the player utilizing a frog that serves as a grappling gun.[1]
The game features a single-player mode and includes a one on one player versus player option as an unlockable reward.[2]
Development
Development of the game was performed by the studio Molegato. The game was crowdfunded with Kickstarter in July 2021.[3] The aesthetics of the game were inspired by various home console games from the 1990s and handheld console games from the 2000s.[4] In development it was decided that the game would not stick to specific technical limitations associated with those consoles, leading to the use of "32-bit" style graphics alongside "16-bit" style audio.[4]
Frogun was published on August 2, 2022 by Top Hat Studios Inc.[5][6] for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.[7] Limited Run Games published a physical edition of the game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.[8] A standalone sequel/expansion Frogun Encore was released in 2024.[9]
Reception
| Reception | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Frogun received "mixed or average" reviews for PlayStation 5 and Switch, according to review aggregator Metacritic;[11][12] the Windows version received "generally favorable" reviews.[10]
Reviewers generally noted the difficulty of fully completing the game.[2][16] In their review, Nintendo Life particularly noted the difficulty associated with racing sections of the game.[14] Push Square's review noted the difficulty of some platforming elements.[17]
The graphical style and general gameplay feel being similar to games from the 1990s was commonly cited by reviewers as a distinguishing feature.[6][2]
Writing for PC Gamer, Matt Paprocki noted the appeal of the game for speedrunners.[16]
References
- ↑ Devore, Jordan (July 6, 2022). "Frogun, a 3D platformer with warm and fuzzy vibes, is out in August". https://www.destructoid.com/frogun-august-release-date-nintendo-switch-ps4-xbox-pc-retro-3d-platformer/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Rudek, Jordan (August 2, 2022). "Frogun (Switch) Review". http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/61126/frogun-switch-review.
- ↑ Friscia, John (July 6, 2022). "Frogun Brings Awesome N64 & PS1-Inspired Platforming This August". https://www.escapistmagazine.com/frogun-release-date-trailer-3d-platformer/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gray, Kate (August 9, 2022). "Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, And Gex – The '90s Inspirations Behind 'Frogun'". https://www.nintendolife.com/features/mega-man-crash-bandicoot-and-gex-the-90s-inspirations-behind-frogun.
- ↑ Hagues, Alana (July 6, 2022). "Nostalgic N64-Inspired Platformer 'Frogun' Leaps Onto Switch In August". https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/07/nostalgic-n64-inspired-platformer-frogun-leaps-onto-switch-in-august.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Handley, Zoey (August 2, 2022). "Review: Frogun". https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-frogun-pc-switch-ps4-xbox-retro-platformer/.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (July 6, 2022). "Frogun launches August 2". https://www.gematsu.com/2022/07/frogun-launches-august-2.
- ↑ Lada, Jenni (June 6, 2022). "Here are the Limited Run Games Showcase LRG3 2022 Reveals". https://www.siliconera.com/here-are-the-limited-run-games-showcase-lrg3-2022-reveals/.
- ↑ "this platformer frustrates me like no other but now im addicted to beating my own personal best and cant stop". https://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/this-platformer-frustrates-me-like-no-other-but-now-im-addicted-to-beating-my-own-personal-best-and-cant-stop/.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Frogun for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/frogun/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Frogun for PlayStation 5 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/frogun/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Frogun for Switch Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/frogun/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch.
- ↑ Alexadner, Maria (August 6, 2022). "Frogun [Switch Review – Leap of Faith?"]. https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/frogun-switch-review-leap-of-faith/.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Phillips, Kara (August 2, 2022). "Frogun Review (Switch eShop)". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/frogun.
- ↑ Tailby, Stephen (August 2, 2022). "Mini Review: Frogun (PS5) - PS1 Era Platformer Doesn't Have Much Bounce". https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/frogun.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Paprocki, Matt (August 12, 2022). "Frogun, the game about a frog that's a gun, might be a speedrunner's dream". Future plc. https://www.pcgamer.com/frogun-the-game-about-a-frog-thats-a-gun-might-be-a-speedrunners-dream/.
- ↑ Ramsey, Robert (July 6, 2022). "Frogun Has Impressive PS1 Platformer Vibes, Hopping to PS5, PS4 in August". https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/07/frogun-has-impressive-ps1-platformer-vibes-hopping-to-ps5-ps4-in-august.
External links
 |  |
