FROGUE
- February 14, 2024
- Wired Dreams Studio
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Reviews
- FROGUE successfully blends turn-based mechanics with bullet hell elements, providing a unique and engaging gameplay experience that keeps players hooked.
- The game features vibrant pixel art and an enchanting soundtrack, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The combination of strategic decision-making and fast-paced action, along with procedurally generated levels, ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and unpredictable.
- Controls can be clunky and frustrating, particularly with the button mapping for activating abilities and transitioning between rooms.
- The game lacks quality of life features and settings, which could improve the overall user experience.
- Some players feel that the content may be on the thinner side, with limited enemy variety and upgrades that do not significantly impact gameplay.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness and engaging combat mechanics, with a dark atmosphere reminiscent of classic games. While there are some reused non-boss enemies across different biomes, each area introduces unique foes with distinct mechanics, adding depth to the experience. However, some players feel the game may not justify its price despite its enjoyable gameplay.
“Edit: I just wanted to clarify that, while non-boss enemies are sometimes reused biome to biome, there are additional unique enemies for each new area (some of which have very unique mechanics).”
“Amazing gameplay and combat! I love the references, dark atmosphere, and vibe of old games!”
“Mechanics are very challenging, as expected!”
“The game is easy to recommend due to unique gameplay, but I feel like it's not worth the price.”
“While non-boss enemies are sometimes reused biome to biome, there are additional unique enemies for each new area, some of which have very unique mechanics.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in frogue is widely praised for its enchanting soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere and complements the action, creating an immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the energetic and exciting compositions that effectively hype up players throughout their journey.
“Coupled with an enchanting soundtrack that perfectly complements the on-screen action, frogue immerses you in its enchanting atmosphere from start to finish.”
“The art is really exciting and vivid, the music really hypes you up.”
“Also loved the energetic music.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's lack of complex upgrades and synergies, reminiscent of "ScourgeBringer," may hinder its replayability, as players might not find enough variety or incentive to revisit the game.
“The upgrades aren't mind-boggling; you won't be getting any Isaac-style synergies here, which might limit replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play through it again.”
“The lack of diverse gameplay options means that replayability is severely hindered.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of frogue is captivating, enhanced by an enchanting soundtrack that seamlessly aligns with the gameplay, creating an immersive experience from beginning to end.
“Coupled with an enchanting soundtrack that perfectly complements the on-screen action, Frogue immerses you in its enchanting atmosphere from start to finish.”
