Flipper Frenzy

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Flipper Frenzy is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by RolandStudios and was released on May 14, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Flipper Frenzy is a physics-based racing game where you control charming seals that flop awkwardly on land but glide smoothly in water. Race through unique, quirky tracks alone or with friends in chaotic multiplayer modes. With customizable seals and evolving gameplay, it promises fun, unpredictable aquatic racing action.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features cute seals and fun, upbeat music, creating a charming atmosphere.
The racing mechanics are unique and enjoyable, with interesting levels and customization options for the seals.
The developer is responsive to feedback and the game shows potential for improvement as it is still in early access.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, including crashes and low frame rates, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players have reported bugs, particularly in the customization screen, leading to fatal errors.
The controls and menu navigation can be frustrating, with high sensitivity settings and limited keybinding options.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay has been described as somewhat lackluster, with users noting that while it features interesting racing mechanics, it lacks depth and polish. Many players feel that a tutorial or information page would enhance understanding of the game's mechanics, which currently feel rough around the edges despite the fun factor provided by the cute seals.
- “The seals are very cute and the gameplay is fun.”
- “It has some interesting mechanics for racing, but it doesn't have much spice to it, if that makes any sense.”
- “A tutorial or an info page could help understand all the mechanics; I understood the boosting, stamina, and eating fish to restore it, but there's an 'item' button in the controller setup?”
- “The gameplay is currently rough around the edges.”
- “A tutorial or an info page could help understand all the mechanics. I understood the boosting, stamina, and eating fish to restore it, but there's an 'item' button in the controller setup?”
- “Also, gameplay was very mid.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including crashes and high resource consumption, particularly during interactions. Many users suggest that the game defaults to high settings, exacerbating these problems, and express hope for future updates to improve playability. Despite these challenges, some players still find the game enjoyable and believe it has potential if optimization is addressed.
- “My more knowledgeable friend said it could help with the crashing and the optimization.”
- “It’s fun, definitely needs optimization and a bigger player base, but if it keeps getting updated, it’ll find some form of success.”
- “Performance is really bad for what this game offers, and is pretty much not playable whenever you collide with another seal :(”
- “Very cute, but currently it has performance issues because it automatically starts with the highest settings.”
- “Absolutely horrendous performance, this game is a glutton for resources.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The music in the game is characterized as upbeat and fun, enhancing the overall experience with its variety across different stages. However, some players noted that the race music starts abruptly, which can be startling. Additionally, the audio elements, including seal barks and other sound effects, contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is very upbeat and fun!”
- “Cute seals, fun music, very varied stages.”
- “Nice audio elements like seal barks, galumping noises, and background music.”
- “The race music starts very abruptly, startling me every time.”
- “The audio elements, like seal barks and galumping noises, are nice, but the music itself is lacking.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being overly demanding despite lacking intense visuals, leading to frequent crashes during customization. Users suggest that the game's performance issues may indicate poor optimization or potential misuse of system resources.
- “Its visuals do not appear intense enough to be this graphically demanding, so either this game is assembled poorly, or Roland is using my GPU to mine.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and errors that hinder the ability to launch and play the game effectively.
- “Very buggy.”
- “There are far too many glitches and errors to barely get the game open, much less play it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky concept of a goofy seal racing, which users find both entertaining and amusing. Overall, it is perceived as a fun and lighthearted experience.
- “To be honest, it's a really funny idea, a goofy seal racing game.”
- “It looks fun and humorous.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that "Flipper Frenzy" offers a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, filled with enjoyable elements that enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “There's a lot of fun and atmosphere in Flipper Frenzy.”