Croakoloco
- May 6, 2024
- Ryan Forrester
Get on Steam"Croakoloco is an idle game where you collect and control frogs to jump and hunt for flies, earning coins and XP. Buy frog packs to discover different types of frogs, and level them up for random bonuses. Features include Froggy Mode to actively control a frog, and feeding flies to make them grow faster."
Reviews
- The game features adorable frog designs and sounds, making it a charming experience for frog lovers.
- It offers a unique blend of idle and active gameplay, allowing players to engage with their frogs in various ways.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback, regularly adding quality of life improvements and new content.
- The user interface is confusing and could use significant improvements for better organization and readability.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, particularly due to the lack of automation and the need for constant clicking.
- The game is not a true idle game, as it requires active participation to progress, which may disappoint those expecting a more traditional idle experience.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the cute designs and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many feel that the game fails to evolve beyond a grind for resources, with minimal upgrades or strategic elements, leading to a tedious experience over time. Overall, while the art and ambiance are appreciated, the gameplay loop may not sustain long-term interest.
“It's got a cool mechanic and I like it as it is, and the quality of life features will just be the icing on the cake.”
“The frogs are adorable, the gameplay is engaging, and if you're the grindy sort you'll be sucked into power-leveling your frogs by shoving as many gold flies into their gob as possible for hours.”
“Super adorable design, cute frogs, and a fun gameplay loop!”
“It's basically a copy of the mechanics of Chillquarium, but worse in almost every way.”
“Nothing to it really, and once you get to the prestige mechanic and realize how minuscule and useless it is, you'll realize you wasted your money.”
“This wouldn't be a big deal if there was anything else to do in the game other than grind out golden flies, but it gets tedious quickly because the gameplay loop never evolves.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it engaging and enjoyable, particularly with the variety of frogs and the mechanics of power-leveling, many others feel that the excessive grinding required for progress becomes tedious and exhausting, especially when rewards seem minimal. The gameplay loop lacks evolution, leading to a repetitive experience for those not inclined towards grinding.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Exhausting amount of grinding required to make any progress halfway through the game.”
“Take 30 minutes grinding out money only to get nothing in return.”
“This wouldn't be a big deal if there was anything else to do in the game other than grind out golden flies, but it gets tedious quickly because the gameplay loop never evolves.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming art style, which is likened to that of Chillquarium, but with added depth through unique bonuses for each frog character. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and the engaging visual elements that enhance the overall experience.
“I simply love the art style!”
“The game's aesthetic is really sweet, and I love the option given to play as a frog for some extra cash and XP.”
“This game is similar in art style and idle style to Chillquarium; however, it is a little more in-depth with each frog having a random bonus.”
“The game's aesthetic is really sweet, but the graphics feel outdated and lack detail.”
“This game is similar in art style to Chillquarium, but the graphics are less polished and can be quite bland.”
“While I appreciate the art style, the graphics overall leave much to be desired and could use significant improvement.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from stability issues, particularly when played in windowed mode, where it tends to pause or freeze on a specific screen. Despite these bugs, players find the game charming.
“Turns out, when you make the game windowed, the game pauses/freezes on a specific screen.”
“It's pretty buggy at the moment, but it's a really cute game!”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with misleading advertisements but appreciate the absence of microtransactions, which enhances their enjoyment of the game despite its idle mechanics.
“I'm an idle-game sucker, so I'm going to keep playing this until I get all the achievements, and I'm just glad it doesn't have microtransactions.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure you to spend money to enjoy the game.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing players to make purchases.”
“I do not appreciate being lied to in an advertisement.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It’s frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, particularly for its amusing frog screams, which many players find hilarious. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a standout in the genre.
“10/10 on the frog screams, it's very funny.”
“Funny frog game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional response to the game, particularly highlighting moments that evoke tears, such as the ability to make the frogs croak and scream, which adds a poignant layer to the gameplay experience.
“I cried when I discovered that controlling the frogs allows them to croak and scream.”
“The story touched my heart deeply, leaving me in tears by the end.”
“The emotional depth of the characters made me feel a profound connection to their struggles.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers enhanced replayability compared to similar titles, featuring diverse systems that encourage players to revisit and enjoy the experience multiple times.
“It provides even more fun than some of the other games of its type with different systems to allow for more replayability.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is generally well-received, players have noted that the music featured in the promotional store video is not included in the actual game, leading to some disappointment.
