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.
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| Developer(s) | Molegato |
| Publisher(s) | Top Hat Studios, Inc. |
| Producer(s) | Andy Andi Han[1] |
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| Release | August 2, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editGameplay 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
editDevelopment 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
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PC: 76/100[9] PS5: 59/100[10] NS: 74/100[11] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Destructoid | 6/10[6] |
| Gamezebo | 3/5[12] |
| Nintendo Life | 7/10[13] |
| Nintendo World Report | 7.5/10[3] |
| Push Square | 5/10[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
edit- ^ a b c Gray, Kate (August 9, 2022). "Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, And Gex – The '90s Inspirations Behind 'Frogun'". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Devore, Jordan (July 6, 2022). "Frogun, a 3D platformer with warm and fuzzy vibes, is out in August". Destructoid. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Rudek, Jordan (August 2, 2022). "Frogun (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Friscia, John (July 6, 2022). "Frogun Brings Awesome N64 & PS1-Inspired Platforming This August". The Escapist. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Hagues, Alana (July 6, 2022). "Nostalgic N64-Inspired Platformer 'Frogun' Leaps Onto Switch In August". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c Handley, Zoey (August 2, 2022). "Review: Frogun". Destructoid. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Romano, Sal (July 6, 2022). "Frogun launches August 2". Gematsu. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Lada, Jenni (June 6, 2022). "Here are the Limited Run Games Showcase LRG3 2022 Reveals". Siliconera. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Frogun for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "Frogun for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "Frogun for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Alexadner, Maria (August 6, 2022). "Frogun [Switch] Review – Leap of Faith?". Gamezebo. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ a b Phillips, Kara (August 2, 2022). "Frogun Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Tailby, Stephen (August 2, 2022). "Mini Review: Frogun (PS5) - PS1 Era Platformer Doesn't Have Much Bounce". Push Square. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ a b Paprocki, Matt (August 12, 2022). "Frogun, the game about a frog that's a gun, might be a speedrunner's dream". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ Ramsey, Robert (July 6, 2022). "Frogun Has Impressive PS1 Platformer Vibes, Hopping to PS5, PS4 in August". Push Square. Retrieved August 14, 2022.