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.

Frogun
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

Gameplay

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Devore, Jordan (July 6, 2022). "Frogun, a 3D platformer with warm and fuzzy vibes, is out in August". Destructoid. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Rudek, Jordan (August 2, 2022). "Frogun (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  4. ^ Friscia, John (July 6, 2022). "Frogun Brings Awesome N64 & PS1-Inspired Platforming This August". The Escapist. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  5. ^ Hagues, Alana (July 6, 2022). "Nostalgic N64-Inspired Platformer 'Frogun' Leaps Onto Switch In August". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Handley, Zoey (August 2, 2022). "Review: Frogun". Destructoid. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  7. ^ Romano, Sal (July 6, 2022). "Frogun launches August 2". Gematsu. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  8. ^ Lada, Jenni (June 6, 2022). "Here are the Limited Run Games Showcase LRG3 2022 Reveals". Siliconera. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Frogun for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Frogun for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Frogun for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  12. ^ Alexadner, Maria (August 6, 2022). "Frogun [Switch] Review – Leap of Faith?". Gamezebo. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Phillips, Kara (August 2, 2022). "Frogun Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  14. ^ Tailby, Stephen (August 2, 2022). "Mini Review: Frogun (PS5) - PS1 Era Platformer Doesn't Have Much Bounce". Push Square. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Ramsey, Robert (July 6, 2022). "Frogun Has Impressive PS1 Platformer Vibes, Hopping to PS5, PS4 in August". Push Square. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
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