Thursday, October 21, 2010

Frogger: He’s Back! (PC, PS)


If you have ever played the original or are even familiar with video games than you know what to expect. You are a frog and your job is to make it from one destination to another without dying.
           
Story:                        You’re a frog. That’s about it. What more do you need?           

Gameplay:                         Take the original design of making it across the road and expand on it beyond imagination. The first few levels are a throwback to this old style but pretty soon you will be hopping around swamps, through caves, and running from bulls!

Art Style:                         The game was very pretty for its time. The colors were bright and the locations were varied. The problem is that this game came out around the beginning of the PS era so everything looks choppy and boxy.

Difference:                        It’s an interesting take on a classic that manages to improve the gameplay rather than hurt it.

Buy it?                        Maybe. This game is old and it didn’t age well. At times the game can be frustrating because the lack of smooth gameplay can result in cheap deaths. The game is about a 6/10 but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it. If you’re looking for something to play this winter and you’ve only got about $3 in your pocket this might be something you want to give a shot. I enjoyed it despite its obvious shortcomings. 

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