Big Hops

Big Hops uses a fun, joyful, and colourful world to invoke a sense of adventure waiting to be explored. Using your frog abilities is always a blast and provides some of the best traversal available in a modern 3D platformer.

86%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 389 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

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Big Hops is a single player open world platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Luckshot Games and was released on January 12, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Tongue-swing, free climb, and build your own path forward in a new kind of 3D platformer! Plant veggie bounce pads, tightropes, hookshots, and much more. Find a way home through huge Desert, Ocean, and Mountain worlds and collect bugs, upgrade your backpack, and meet animal friends along the way.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 389 reviews

gameplay54 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

Fluid and responsive movement mechanics reminiscent of Mario Odyssey and other classic 3D platformers, offering satisfying momentum and creative traversal options.
Charming art style, well-voiced characters, and humorous dialogue that add personality and charm throughout the game.
Innovative gameplay with unique mechanics such as collectible 'veggies' used for diverse platforming and puzzle-solving approaches, and a backpack system for carrying items across levels.

Some technical issues and bugs including occasional soft locks, physics glitches, and frustrating collision problems that impact player experience.
Level design is sometimes criticized for being uneven, overly linear or sparse, with large open areas that lack engaging content and make backtracking tedious.
The story and writing received mixed reviews; some found it simplistic, disjointed, or abrupt, and dialogue could be repetitive or overly abundant for the genre.

gameplay
157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
62%
4%
The gameplay in this 3D platformer is widely praised for its fluid, satisfying movement and inventive mechanics, particularly the unique fruit/veggie system that adds depth and variety to traversal and puzzles. While some find a few mechanics (like swinging or certain item uses) finicky or under-polished, the overall experience remains engaging, encouraging creative approaches and exploration with solid controls reminiscent of classic platformers. Despite occasional issues with level design or tutorialization, the game delivers a charming, fun, and mechanically rich platforming adventure that keeps players hooked.
- “The movement feels incredibly fluid, and the polish on the mechanics is evident from the first jump.”
- “The core gameplay and movement systems are absolutely incredible.”
- “The way you can piece the mechanics together (especially the veggies) to carve your own path through any level is remarkable.”
- “All the actual gameplay is very easy, most levels can also be cheated by just abusing the backpack.”
- “I feel like some of the mechanics can be a bit finicky, like throwing out specific vegetables at the right time or wall running.”
- “Annoying mechanics and ultra precision platforming.”
story
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
65%
8%
The story in this game is generally simple, linear, and somewhat basic, often serving mainly as a vehicle to drive the platforming gameplay forward. While it features charming characters, humor, and neat writing, many find it underdeveloped, occasionally abrupt or clichéd, and not particularly deep or memorable. Nonetheless, its lighthearted tone, engaging side characters, and fitting art style provide a pleasant, child-friendly narrative experience that complements the game's mechanics well.
- “What a lovely platformer with a great story; it starts simple and becomes much deeper with all the possible ways to solve particular puzzles.”
- “The story and characters are charming, and I love how they pointed out my issues with the characters near the end.”
- “The story and dialogue are pretty bland and forgettable, so don't expect much in that department.”
- “Lots of glitches, under-explained mechanics, boring boss fights, and abysmal story.”
- “The story of Big Hops is both overwritten and totally uninteresting.”
- “I could almost forgive the bad story if there weren't so many cutscenes and so much dialogue.”
music
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The music in the game is widely praised for its orchestral and jazzy qualities, fitting perfectly with the vibrant art and diverse environments, and contributing greatly to the overall joyful and immersive experience. While mostly described as catchy, pleasant, and professionally crafted, a few users noted occasional inconsistencies in volume or presence. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a standout feature, enhancing gameplay and atmosphere with memorable tunes that players enjoy both during and outside of play.
- “The soundtrack for this game is really just such a joy to listen to as the orchestrated feel to every song really livens up every location and scene wonderfully.”
- “There's sooooo much love and care poured into this game I can't say enough good about it, and I haven't even mentioned the music, which is also 'S' tier soundtrack.”
- “The characters and the story are charming, and the soundtrack perfectly fits the feel of each area.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
32%
7%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, vibrant, and unique art style, featuring soft pastel colors and appealing cell-shaded visuals. The animation is smooth and polished, contributing to a cohesive and delightful atmosphere that enhances the platforming experience. Overall, the aesthetic is nostalgic, cute, and consistently enjoyable, often compared favorably to classic Nintendo and PS2-era platformers.
- “The art style is incredibly charming, with a somewhat unique cell-shaded look and a lot of solid, soft pastel colors.”
- “Burting with personality, clean and cute artstyle, unique and fun platforming, rewarding exploration, what more could you ask for?”
- “The game is clearly made from the perspective of someone who truly loves video games, with a sharp sensitivity for creating visuals and building a fascinating, cohesive atmosphere.”
- “Visually it looked like I had missed the platform a bit and was hovering for a bit, then graphically separate from the platform; I was launched the expected height, was able to get the orb and get back to the starting segment of that puzzle.”
- “Not my favorite art style.”
- “And as far as complaints so far, the only big one I can think of is that the environments and plot don't feel the most inspired, but that may be more of a me-thing; I tend to prefer far more outlandish scenarios and visuals.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is consistently praised for being funny, quirky, and charming, with well-voiced, sarcastic, and witty characters that enhance its lighthearted and cute aesthetic. Players appreciate the clever use of clichés, engaging NPC interactions, and amusing dialogue that blend seamlessly with enjoyable gameplay. Overall, the humor adds a delightful and entertaining layer to the experience, often surprising players with its charm and cleverness.
- “The chemistry between Hop and Diss is kind of funny, and the way Diss can be quite the prick is actually funny in itself; the voice acting is decent and works well with the game's script.”
- “The tone is light and humorous, driven by sarcastic NPCs and a deliberately nonchalant protagonist.”
- “Overall, I really enjoyed this game and would happily play it again aiming for 100% completion. While the story wasn't overly compelling, it was packed with good humor and the voice acting was charming and convincing.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game is notably buggy with frequent glitches, especially in certain areas, but the developer actively releases regular patches to address these issues. Despite the technical problems, players appreciate features like the easy-to-use unstuck menu and commend its stable performance on platforms like Steam Deck and Linux. Overall, while stability is a concern, ongoing updates and charm make the experience enjoyable.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “I've personally noticed that landing from a high jump into a slide basically breaks collision, but other than that it has been fairly bug-free.”
- “And it runs great on Linux!”
- “Game is fun but really buggy, especially in the void areas.”
- “What could be really intriguing and fun exploration instead quickly becomes very very frustrating due to all the glitches and bugs.”
- “Definitely unpolished and very buggy.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is a mixed experience: while the collecting and rail grinding are enjoyable and well-balanced, completing 100% of the game feels tedious due to the large number of collectibles and lack of clear indicators. Some achievements, like meeting every NPC, and certain tasks require patience and may benefit from external guides. Overall, grinding adds challenge but can become frustrating toward full completion.
- “The only thing I have to complain about is the super grindy amount of collectibles.”
- “Loved it 'til the very end, was excited to 100% but it seems very tedious so I'm probably not going to :( Wish there were more indicators in the airship for what areas I have and haven't completed; also that 'meet every NPC' achievement is just???”
- “Game's not perfect... I think some of the completionist stuff is begging for a good guide to be written (there's no radar for bugs, you gotta use your eyes!) and collecting dark drips is pretty tedious.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent optimization on the Steam Deck, consistently maintaining 60 FPS and smooth performance. However, it has notable issues on keyboard controls, including difficulty exiting the game, indicating room for improvement in PC optimization. Overall, performance is solid on handheld devices but somewhat problematic on certain PC setups.
- “Great movement, lovely art style, and awesome performance on Steam Deck.”
- “Almost flawless performance on my Steam Deck, running at 60 FPS for most of the time I've spent playing it.”
- “There are many things tolerably bad about this game (it's so unoptimized for keyboard that you have to jump through hoops to exit the game), but everything would be forgivable if the game was fun.”
- “Big hops is a really cool 3D platformer with a simple story and a surprisingly great OST that however sadly stumbles in the post game/100% completion route and has a bit of a performance issue.”
- “It played well on my Steam Deck OLED, so most performance issues should be worked out.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its cohesive and captivating design, combining top-tier music, visuals, and level design to create a nostalgic and engaging experience. The art style, character designs, and voice acting further enhance the immersive and charming tone, evoking fond memories of classic games.
- “The game is clearly made from the perspective of someone who truly loves video games, with a sharp sensitivity for creating visuals and building a fascinating, cohesive atmosphere.”
- “The sense of atmosphere in the music and level design is top tier, too.”
- “While I'm sure there are a lot of inspirations I am missing, I have to say the atmosphere and overall tone of the dialogue reminded me a lot of games like Sly Cooper and Ratchet and Clank, and I felt a tinge of nostalgia I didn't know I had.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
Character development is praised primarily for its impressive and memorable character designs, enhanced by strong artwork and voice acting, though some feel the design lacks a bit of mastery to make the characters truly unforgettable.
- “I adore all the character designs and the work the artists put into the game.”
- “I really like the atmosphere, art style, character designs, and voice acting.”
- “The fantastic character designs by artist Steven Sugar were one of the main reasons I backed the game on Kickstarter.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a warm and wholesome emotional experience, enhanced by its chill music and charming content, leaving players feeling glad and satisfied with their support.
- “This game demo was featured during a wholesome Direct, and I'm so glad I backed the Kickstarter!”
- “Good and chill music, very wholesome, wonderful frog game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Replayability is highlighted by engaging core gameplay that offers an enjoyable platforming experience, though some users feel the game currently lacks polish and would benefit from future updates to enhance its overall playability.
- “The raw gameplay is enough that, even without any other flair or details, you'll be satisfied with your purchase of this endlessly replayable platforming playground.”