Software:Frogun

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Short description: 2022 video game
Frogun
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Developer(s)Molegato
Publisher(s)Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Producer(s)Andy Andi Han[1]
Platform(s)
ReleaseAugust 2, 2022
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

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.[2]

The game features a single-player mode and includes a one on one player versus player option as an unlockable reward.[3]

Development

Development of the game was performed by the studio Molegato. The game was crowdfunded with Kickstarter in July 2021.[4] The aesthetics of the game were inspired by various home console games from the 1990s and handheld console games from the 2000s.[1] 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.[1]

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]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPC: 76/100[9]
PS5: 59/100[10]
NS: 74/100[11]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid6/10[6]
Gamezebo3/5 stars[12]
Nintendo Life7/10 stars[13]
Nintendo World Report7.5/10[3]
Push Square5/10 stars[14]

Frogun received "mixed or average" reviews for PlayStation 5 and Switch, according to review aggregator Metacritic;[10][11] the Windows version received "generally favorable" reviews.[9]

Reviewers generally noted the difficulty of fully completing the game.[3][15] In their review, Nintendo Life particularly noted the difficulty associated with racing sections of the game.[13] Push Square's review noted the difficulty of some platforming elements.[16]

The graphical style and general gameplay feel being similar to games from the 1990s was commonly cited by reviewers as a distinguishing feature.[6][3]

Writing for PC Gamer, Matt Paprocki noted the appeal of the game for speedrunners.[15]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. 
  2. 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/. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Rudek, Jordan (August 2, 2022). "Frogun (Switch) Review". http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/61126/frogun-switch-review. 
  4. Friscia, John (July 6, 2022). "Frogun Brings Awesome N64 & PS1-Inspired Platforming This August". https://www.escapistmagazine.com/frogun-release-date-trailer-3d-platformer/. 
  5. 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. 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/. 
  7. Romano, Sal (July 6, 2022). "Frogun launches August 2". https://www.gematsu.com/2022/07/frogun-launches-august-2. 
  8. 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/. 
  9. 9.0 9.1 "Frogun for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/frogun/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  10. 10.0 10.1 "Frogun for PlayStation 5 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/frogun/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. 
  11. 11.0 11.1 "Frogun for Switch Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/frogun/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  12. Alexadner, Maria (August 6, 2022). "Frogun [Switch Review – Leap of Faith?"]. https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/frogun-switch-review-leap-of-faith/. 
  13. 13.0 13.1 Phillips, Kara (August 2, 2022). "Frogun Review (Switch eShop)". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/frogun. 
  14. Tailby, Stephen (August 2, 2022). "Mini Review: Frogun (PS5) - PS1 Era Platformer Doesn't Have Much Bounce". https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/frogun. 
  15. 15.0 15.1 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/. 
  16. 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. 

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