Amazing Frog? 2
- June 16, 2022
- Fayju
- 69h median play time
Get on SteamAmazing Frog? 2 is an open-world sandbox game set in the fictional Swindon City, UK. Players control a frog-like character with various abilities, including jumping, swimming, and driving various vehicles. The game features a range of challenges, missions, and secrets to discover, with an emphasis on physics-based comedy and exploration.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and offers a silly, entertaining experience, especially for fans of sandbox games.
- Graphics have improved significantly compared to the original, providing a more visually appealing experience.
- The game has nostalgic value and is enjoyable for players who appreciate the humor and chaos of the frog-themed gameplay.
- The game is poorly optimized, often crashing and running at low frame rates even on high-end PCs.
- Lacks content compared to its predecessor, making it feel shallow and less engaging.
- Many players report issues with compatibility, particularly on devices like the Steam Deck, and frequent crashes during gameplay.
- graphics50 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the improved visuals compared to previous versions, describing them as "amazing" and a significant upgrade. However, numerous users report severe performance issues, including lag, crashes, and low frame rates, even on the lowest settings, indicating a need for better optimization. Overall, while the graphics are visually appealing, they come at the cost of playability for many users.
“The graphics are awesome and the gameplay is great on it. I recommend putting the graphics to ultra and resolution all the way to max so the sharpness is all the way up.”
“Amazing graphics, very fun and a huge step from the low poly graphics of the first game.”
“I love the graphics, the textures of the frogs; I basically love everything about it.”
“Fps maxes at like 5 on low graphic settings for some reason no matter what you do.”
“The graphics need to be tuned so you can go above 40 fps in most areas, the game will crash at totally random times, often not even ten minutes after starting.”
“Even once you turn the graphics down, it still runs at 13 fps and entering any new area brings it to a stuttery crawl.”
- humor40 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its funny character customization and amusing gameplay elements, particularly involving a quirky frog theme. Players find the game to be entertaining and filled with humorous shenanigans, although some note occasional performance issues like lag and crashes. Overall, it is described as a uniquely funny experience that keeps players engaged for hours.
“This game is really fun with the funny things you can do and the character customization.”
“The game is nostalgic, funny, and I left the game on for 14 hours without realizing.”
“This weird but funny game is a masterpiece; I do not know any other games like it, it's perfect.”
- optimization38 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with many players reporting severe lag, glitches, and crashes even on high-end systems. Despite its ambitious design and improved graphics, the performance is often described as unplayable, particularly in certain areas like Swindon. Overall, players recommend waiting for optimization fixes before fully engaging with the game.
“The game has a lot of ambition but it relies too much on its engine/game world and has massive optimization issues.”
“Very fun and silly, but the optimization needs are pretty huge.”
“The remaster is good in terms of optimization; the content is more or less the same, but things are missing that need to be finished.”
“The game has a lot of ambition but it relies too much on 1's engine/game world and has massive optimization issues.”
“Even on potato settings, the game runs at 10-15fps on Steam Deck; very poorly optimized.”
“I don't know if it really is just my computer and this game is just super graphically demanding or this game just needs better optimization. It's gotten to the point where the game is not even playable in Swindon, and all the other game modes with better performance get pretty boring at times. Developers, please fix!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its smoothness and nostalgic elements, receiving perfect scores for both enjoyment and memories. However, some players express difficulty in understanding certain aspects, indicating a potential learning curve. Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with a mix of appreciation for new features and challenges.
“Smooth gameplay”
“I really like the gameplay and new stuff!”
“10/10 for nostalgia, 10/10 for memories, 10/10 for gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game exhibits significant stability issues, particularly at the start, with frequent glitches and crashes reported even on high-performance gaming laptops. Users have experienced game-breaking errors while navigating various environments, indicating a need for improved optimization.
“The game is really glitchy at the beginning, even on my powerful gaming laptop. I've played other high-quality games without any issues, but this one constantly glitches. Sometimes, while driving outside of Swindon, the game crashes completely when the city appears on my screen.”
“I experience significant performance issues with the game. It starts off very glitchy, and despite having a high-end gaming laptop, I encounter frequent crashes, especially when navigating around Swindon.”
“The stability of the game is a major concern. It often glitches at the start, and while driving or flying, the game can crash unexpectedly when loading city elements.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is likened to a child-friendly version of Grand Theft Auto, characterized by an open-world experience but lacking structured missions.
“The story feels like a child-friendly version of GTA, but without any missions.”
“The narrative lacks depth and engagement, making it feel more like a sandbox than a structured experience.”
“There is little to no character development, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment with the music in the game, noting a lack of background noise that contributes to a feeling of loneliness during gameplay. They miss the musical elements from the original "Amazing Frog," which they feel would enhance the overall experience.
“The only things I don't like are the things that weren't added from the original Amazing Frog, the lack of online multiplayer, and how lonely you can feel while playing because there's not much background noise like music.”
