Frogun

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Frogun
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Developer Molegato
Publishers Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Producer Andy Andi Han [1]
Platforms
ReleaseAugust 2, 2022
Genre Platform
Modes 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.

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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]

A standalone sequel/expansion Frogun Encore was released on June 25, 2024. [9]

Reception

Frogun received "mixed or average" reviews for PlayStation 5 and Switch, according to review aggregator Metacritic; [11] [12] the Windows version received "generally favorable" reviews. [10] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 64% of critics. [13]

Reviewers generally noted the difficulty of fully completing the game. [3] [17] In their review, Nintendo Life particularly noted the difficulty associated with racing sections of the game. [15] Push Square 's review noted the difficulty of some platforming elements. [18]

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. [17]

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 4 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. 1 2 3 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. ↑ "this platformer frustrates me like no other but now im addicted to beating my own personal best and cant stop". PC Gamer. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Frogun for PC Reviews". Metacritic . Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  11. 1 2 "Frogun for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic . Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  12. 1 2 "Frogun for Switch Reviews". Metacritic . Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  13. 1 2 "Frogun". OpenCritic . Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  14. ↑ Alexadner, Maria (August 6, 2022). "Frogun [Switch] Review – Leap of Faith?". Gamezebo . Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  15. 1 2 Phillips, Kara (August 2, 2022). "Frogun Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life . Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  16. ↑ Tailby, Stephen (August 2, 2022). "Mini Review: Frogun (PS5) - PS1 Era Platformer Doesn't Have Much Bounce". Push Square . Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  17. 1 2 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.
  18. ↑ 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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