Frogger Returns
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| Frogger Returns | |
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| Developer(s) | Hijinx Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Series | Frogger |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DSi |
| Release | WiiWare PlayStation Network DSiWare May 17, 2010 |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Frogger Returns is a game for the PlayStation 3, Nintendo DSi, and Wii by American developer Hijinx Studios. This game is purchased from the PlayStation Store, and it was available on the Wii Shop Channel before the service ended. The game was also released as DSiWare on May 18, 2010.
Gameplay
[edit]The game has four levels: Big City, Subway, Sewers, and Swamp.[1] By collecting power-ups, the player gains the ability to stop and reverse time and make themselves invincible for a short period, among other effects.[2] In the Wii and PlayStation versions, there is a multi-player mode with many different mini-games.[1]
Development
[edit]On October 27, 2009, Konami announced Frogger Returns was to be released on WiiWare and PlayStation Network.[2] A DSiWare version was announced in 2010.
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DS | PS3 | Wii | |
| Metacritic | 60/100[3] | 44/100[4] | 47/100[5] |
| Publication | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DS | PS3 | Wii | |
| IGN | N/A | 4.6/10[6] | 4.6/10[1] |
| Nintendo Life | 6/10[7] | N/A | 7/10[8] |
| Official Nintendo Magazine | N/A | N/A | 57%[9] |
| Play | N/A | 35%[10] | N/A |
The DSi version received "mixed" reviews, while the PlayStation 3 and Wii versions received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3][4][5] IGN said the Wii version was "ugly, it forces the player to use a batcrap crazy control scheme, a bad camera angle results in cheap deaths, and it can't go online."[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Hatfield, Daemon (November 12, 2009). "Frogger Returns Review (Wii)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Hatfield, Daemon (October 27, 2009). "Frogger Returning to WiiWare, PSN". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Frogger Returns critic reviews (DS)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 21, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Frogger Returns critic reviews (PS3)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Frogger Returns critic reviews (Wii)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Hatfield, Daemon (January 7, 2010). "Frogger Returns Review (PS3)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Wahlgren, Jon (May 21, 2010). "Frogger Returns Review (DSiWare)". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Aaron, Sean (November 10, 2009). "Frogger Returns Review (WiiWare)". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Frogger Returns Review (Wii)". Official Nintendo Magazine. Future plc. April 2010. p. 93.
- ^ "Review: Frogger Returns". Play UK. No. 190. Imagine Publishing. April 2010. p. 91.
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