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. A standalone sequel, Frogun Encore, was released in 2024.
Frogun
- Model
- Frogun
- Date
- 2022
- Publisher
- Top Hat Studios
- Language
- English · Latin American Spanish
- Genre
- platformer
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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. A standalone sequel, Frogun Encore, was released in 2024.
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• Title — Frogun • Developer — Molegato • Publisher — Top Hat Studios, Inc. • Platforms — * Microsoft Windows • Linux • Nintendo Switch • PlayStation 4 • PlayStation 5 • Xbox One • Xbox Series X/S • Released — August 2, 2022 • Genre — Platform • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Producer — Andy Andi Han
Gameplay
Gameplay
Gameplay consists of 3D platforming, with the player utilizing a frog that serves as a grappling gun. The game features a single-player mode and includes a one on one player versus player option as an unlockable reward.
Development
Development
Development of the game was performed by the studio Molegato. The game was crowdfunded with Kickstarter in July 2021. The aesthetics of the game were inspired by various home console games from the 1990s and handheld console games from the 2000s. 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. Frogun was published on August 2, 2022 by Top Hat Studios Inc. for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S. Limited Run Games published a physical edition of the game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Sequel
Sequel
A standalone sequel/expansion Frogun Encore was released on June 25, 2024.
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Reception
Frogun received "mixed or average" reviews for PlayStation 5 and Switch, according to review aggregator Metacritic; the Windows version received "generally favorable" reviews. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 64% of critics. Reviewers generally noted the difficulty of fully completing the game. In their review, Nintendo Life particularly noted the difficulty associated with racing sections of the game. Push Squares review noted the difficulty of some platforming elements. The graphical style and general gameplay feel being similar to games from the 1990s was commonly cited by reviewers as a distinguishing feature. Writing for PC Gamer, Matt Paprocki noted the appeal of the game for speedrunners.
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- 1.Devore, Jordan. Frogun, a 3D platformer with warm and fuzzy vibes, is out in August. Destructoid. July 6, 2022.
- 2.Friscia, John. Frogun Brings Awesome N64 & PS1-Inspired Platforming This August. The Escapist. July 6, 2022.
- 3.Gray, Kate. Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, And Gex – The '90s Inspirations Behind 'Frogun'. Nintendo Life. August 9, 2022.
- 4.Hagues, Alana. Nostalgic N64-Inspired Platformer 'Frogun' Leaps Onto Switch In August. Nintendo Life. July 6, 2022.
- 5.Romano, Sal. Frogun launches August 2. Gematsu. July 6, 2022.
- 6.Lada, Jenni. Here are the Limited Run Games Showcase LRG3 2022 Reveals. Siliconera. June 6, 2022.
- 7.Frogun for PC Reviews. Metacritic.
- 8.Frogun for PlayStation 5 Reviews. Metacritic.
- 9.Frogun for Switch Reviews. Metacritic.
- 10.OpenCritic. Frogun.
- 11.Handley, Zoey. Review: Frogun. Destructoid. August 2, 2022.
- 12.Alexadner, Maria. Frogun [Switch] Review – Leap of Faith?. Gamezebo. August 6, 2022.
- 13.Phillips, Kara. Frogun Review (Switch eShop). Nintendo Life. August 2, 2022.
- 14.Rudek, Jordan. Frogun (Switch) Review. Nintendo World Report. August 2, 2022.
- 15.Tailby, Stephen. Mini Review: Frogun (PS5) - PS1 Era Platformer Doesn't Have Much Bounce. Push Square. August 2, 2022.
- 16.Thomas, Lucas M. Half Frog, Half Gun, All Fun?. NF Magazine. NF Publishing. November 2022.
- 17.Ramsey, Robert. Frogun Has Impressive PS1 Platformer Vibes, Hopping to PS5, PS4 in August. Push Square. July 6, 2022.
- 18.Paprocki, Matt. Frogun, the game about a frog that's a gun, might be a speedrunner's dream. PC Gamer. Future plc. August 12, 2022.
- 19.this platformer frustrates me like no other but now im addicted to beating my own personal best and cant stop. PC Gamer.
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