Frogmonster

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"Frogmonster is a single-player, open world fantasy Metroidvania FPS adventure with impressive mechanics and graphics. Protect Melora from Runi, battling over 20 unique bosses and catching bugs with your tongue for bonuses. Explore the colorful world, find upgrades and abilities, and use weapons and spells to defeat enemies and restore balance."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 586 reviews

music32 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of unique and challenging boss fights that keep players engaged and on their toes.
The voxel art style is charming and visually appealing, creating a whimsical atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The gameplay mechanics, including the bug-catching system and weapon upgrades, add depth and variety, allowing for different playstyles.

The music can be repetitive and lacks variety, which detracts from the overall experience during longer play sessions.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as performance drops during busy fights and sound mixing problems.
The navigation can be confusing due to a lack of detailed maps and distinct landmarks, making it easy to get lost in the world.

music
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
68%
13%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric qualities and fitting ambiance, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking diversity. Many noted that the short looping tracks can become grating over time, especially during extended play sessions, and some boss fights suffer from a lack of unique music, leading to dissonance. Overall, while the music complements the game's aesthetic, it is often seen as its weakest aspect, with calls for improvement or a more varied soundtrack.
- “The music is atmospheric, occasionally creepy, occasionally catchy, but never offensive.”
- “Finally, the music and atmosphere is superb.”
- “The environments, art, and soundtrack match perfectly to create a charming and calm vibe which contrasts the frantic combat beautifully.”
- “The most annoying part of the game is the music; short repetitive loops can get real old real fast, and you will be forced to tone down the music volume from 100 to 3 or just disable it completely.”
- “The only negative aspect that I can think of is the music, which usually consists of very short loops and can at times be a little grating.”
- “While some songs miss the right feel (you wait for the song to kick in, but all you get is a loop), or don't have the 'oomph' for the area they are used in.”
gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay of Frogmonster is characterized by its engaging mechanics, inventive boss designs, and a blend of classic FPS elements with unique features like a bug-catching mechanic that ties into upgrades. Players appreciate the smooth controls, creative enemy encounters, and the challenge presented by diverse bosses, although some technical issues and a flawed bug-catching system detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and dynamic gameplay experience reminiscent of classic shooters, with a charming aesthetic and a satisfying progression system.
- “The gameplay is smooth, creative, and cute.”
- “The gameplay itself, whether it is in the basic enemy encounter design or the very memorable boss fights, will always keep you on your toes, as you are dashing and hopping along through its memorable combat arenas.”
- “The many boss fights are a big highlight of the game, as they're extremely inventive and full of crazy, fun ideas, always bringing something new to the table and pushing the game mechanics in interesting ways.”
- “Tough game to have to vote down, but a number of technical and gameplay issues plague this game that make it difficult to recommend.”
- “For me though, I just couldn't get connected to the gameplay and feel of the controls.”
- “While it impresses with imaginative boss designs and innovative gameplay mechanics, such as enemy weak points, it falters with repetitive music, navigational difficulties, and a flawed bug-catching mechanic.”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The game's voxel graphics are widely praised for their charm and unique aesthetic, contributing to an engaging atmosphere filled with humor and creativity. While some players note that the graphics may not appeal to everyone and can occasionally hinder navigation, the overall visual design is considered a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Many reviewers appreciate the game's artistic direction, highlighting its beautiful environments and well-executed boss designs.
- “The voxel graphics are charming, and the characters and stories are funny yet engaging.”
- “Delightfully challenging metroidvania FPS with a well-executed focus on a variety of unique boss battles - I love the atmosphere of the voxel graphics and the simple soundtrack; I think it works super well.”
- “Game runs great, graphically gorgeous with fantastic lighting and architecture throughout.”
- “I didn't like the visuals of this game at first.”
- “Visually, Frogmonster utilizes voxel graphics which, while charming in concept, contribute to frustrating navigation.”
- “The voxel graphics were sometimes a bit disorienting and the weapon wheel could do with some visual aid (since I kept forgetting which weapon was which).”
atmosphere
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
7%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating music and charming art style, which effectively enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the blend of creepy and catchy soundtracks, alongside a visually appealing world filled with unique creatures and challenging bosses. Many consider the atmosphere to be a standout feature, contributing to a memorable and immersive gameplay experience, with some even describing it as a horror game due to its unsettling elements.
- “This is an atmospheric gem with fun and frantic combat as well as light exploration and weapon customization.”
- “The gameplay and atmosphere are absolutely incredible.”
- “Atmospherically and visually the game is a 10/10.”
- “It's not tagged as such, but I'd say it's very much a horror game, from the atmosphere and music, to how many of the enemies and bosses are scary and unique to the area!”
- “Some may find the music maddening, but personally I like the discordant nature of some of the tracks as it really helps sell the atmosphere of the world.”
- “Animations and atmosphere are okay.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
7%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring compelling worldbuilding, charming characters, and a minimal yet effective narrative that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the quirky dialogue and unique boss encounters, which add depth to the overall adventure. While some found the story forgettable or encountered minor bugs affecting plot progression, the engaging tone and ongoing content updates keep players invested in the journey.
- “What an astounding feat, a very fun and very challenging game with a pretty great story as well!”
- “I genuinely enjoyed the story too and got a solid 10 hours or so to 100% all of the current content (he is still adding more stuff even now) and for the price that's being asked, I'd say it's completely worth your time and money.”
- “I came for the cool visual style + the grungy swamp aesthetic, but I was surprised by how much the story drew me in too.”
- “Story is forgettable.”
- “The story is okay, but the characters are charming and cute.”
- “It would be great to have a few optional/hidden regions and more hidden NPCs to come across, or side quests that don't progress along with the main story.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its charming and wholesome humor, featuring a quirky premise where players control a frog that humorously engages with its environment. The voxel graphics and engaging characters contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, with many players finding the NPC interactions and unique boss encounters particularly funny. Overall, the humor is described as both genuine and entertaining, enhancing the game's appeal despite its challenging gameplay.
- “Overall, this game is hilarious, it's fun, it has super cool ideas, probably one of my favorite games I've played in the last year.”
- “The npcs are fun to interact with, the game has a nice humor and don't get fooled by the graphic style, it can be very challenging.”
- “Very enjoyable movement and a good selection of weapons to face off against some truly hilarious, weird, and sometimes a little intense boss encounters broken up by some light exploration and smaller enemy encounters.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, where players experience frequent stutters when entering new areas and frame drops during boss fights and underwater segments. Users have noted that the game's poor visual quality does not justify its performance problems, leading to frustration and a desire for improved optimization.
- “I wish Steam Deck performance was better.”
- “Performance-related issues on Proton (applies to Steam Deck as well).”
- “There are performance-related issues on Proton, which also applies to the Steam Deck.”
- “I wish the Steam Deck's performance was better.”
- “I hope it gets better performance for the Deck.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be surprisingly wholesome, highlighting the charm of its characters and the satisfaction of collecting trophies from defeated bosses, which fosters a sense of accomplishment and growth throughout the gameplay. The overall experience evokes feelings of joy and empowerment, making players feel like a "frogbadass."
- “One small detail is that when you beat a boss, one character keeps trophies of those bosses in his hut, and seeing the trove of trophies grow throughout the game made me feel like a frogbadass!”
- “Frogmonster, a fun little voxel shooter with a lot of charm, wholesome characters, and unique bosses.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to erratic bug behavior and the tediousness of enemy encounters, which detracts from overall enjoyment. While puzzles offer minimal rewards and can feel skippable, they are quicker and more rewarding than grinding enemies, as players can use currency to purchase desirable items from shops.
- “Erratic bug behavior and the tediousness of chasing them detract from the overall enjoyment, potentially frustrating players seeking a smoother gameplay experience.”
- “The puzzles are only standard push puzzles with basic currency rewards, which makes players want to skip them. However, they are easy, fast, and not too many, so it's faster and better to do them than grind enemies, especially since there are shops with nice items to buy.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its stunning designs and rich personality, highlighting how these elements enhance the overall experience of the game.
- “The world and character designs are beautiful and have so much personality.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without issues, and is visually stunning with impressive lighting and architecture.
- “The game runs great, graphically gorgeous with fantastic lighting and architecture throughout.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it rarely lags and maintains a consistent frame rate.”