Frogun Encore
- June 25, 2024
- Molegato
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Get on Xbox Games StoreFrogun ENCORE is a dashing standalone expansion/sequel to indie hit FROGUN! Explore the world with your trusty Frogun in this cute, lowpoly adventure! Three whole years have passed since Renata defeated Beelzebub, and her small vacation in Jake's town is cut short when the fly bois attack again! It seems one of Beelzebub's loyal followers has an evil scheme in motion to bring him back, and Rena…
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Reviews
- Frogun Encore features improved movement mechanics, including a double jump and a mid-grapple jump, making gameplay feel faster and more fluid.
- The level design is generally well-received, with an emphasis on speed and collecting, providing a fun experience for players.
- The game retains the charm of the original while introducing new elements like local co-op and a fixed camera, which some players find enhances the experience.
- The fixed camera angle limits player control and can lead to depth perception issues, making platforming more challenging and frustrating.
- Many players feel the game is shorter and easier than the original, with less variety in boss fights and overall level design, leading to a perception of it being a downgrade.
- Numerous bugs and glitches have been reported, affecting gameplay consistency and enjoyment, with some players experiencing significant issues during their playthroughs.
- gameplay44 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this sequel is generally praised for its smoother mechanics, including the introduction of a double jump and a fixed camera, which enhance the overall experience and level design. While some players find certain stages frustrating due to bugs and control issues, the game maintains a balance of challenge and fun, particularly with the addition of co-op gameplay. However, the absence of certain level styles from the original and the presence of bugs have been noted as drawbacks.
“But this sequel brings double jump and other mechanics which makes it feel even better!”
“The titular frogun's grappling mechanic allows for enough experimentation to keep things fresh, and the difficulty is just right to be a genuine challenge but totally doable, plus getting a perfect grade for each level will satisfy anyone who wants to really test themselves.”
“Frogun is a fantastic game with smooth, intuitive gameplay and smart level design.”
“With some stages that feel legitimately frustrating to overcome basic obstacles and new mechanics that seem to bug out right when you are trying to jump across moving platforms, this is just disappointing.”
“Whiffing platforming due to controls and mechanics bugging out on you is way too common.”
“Finally, while this is not a knock on the quality of the gameplay itself, it's worth noting that this game is extremely buggy, to the point where I wondered at multiple points whether or not the game was properly playtested, as some of the bugs are relatively common to encounter.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the sequel is generally well-received, with many praising its catchy and upbeat nature, as well as its enjoyable instrumentation, which aligns with the first game. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive, especially during challenging levels, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the vibrant graphics and charming characters complement the music effectively.
“The fun colorful graphics, cute characters, and upbeat music are perfect too.”
“The music is also great, I really like the instrumentation.”
“Music is super catchy and absolutely will get stuck in your head and you won't be mad about it.”
“The soundtrack can get particularly repetitive, unfortunately, especially if a world is giving you particular trouble (the second world with the vine death pit is kind of painful).”
“While trying to finish levels as fast as possible or without deaths, there were some stages I had to retry so many times that the loading screen started throwing me out of bounds, the music track wouldn't start, or a blue screen would flicker in and out.”
“Music is more or less on par with the first game, which I enjoyed.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their cheerful, colorful aesthetic and cute low-poly design, reminiscent of classic platformers while maintaining a modern appeal. Reviewers appreciate the stylistic visuals that enhance the gameplay experience without demanding high-end hardware, making it accessible to a wide range of PCs. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“The world around it and graphics are very cheerful as well.”
“The fun colorful graphics, cute characters, and upbeat music are perfect too.”
“The visuals are basic, but super stylistic in a way that harks back to those classic platformers but without looking ugly—the style is gorgeous and just so happens to come with the benefit of letting this game run on basically any PC made within the last decade.”
“The graphics are very disappointing and lack detail.”
“The low-poly style feels outdated and doesn't match the game's theme.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact stability, including issues with attacks clipping outside the arena and characters failing to move as intended. While these bugs do not render the game unplayable, they raise concerns about the quality of playtesting and detract from the overall experience. Players have noted that the bosses lack creativity and challenge, further highlighting the game's instability.
“On top of that, they were extremely buggy. Sometimes they would use attacks that clipped outside the arena, or attacks that seemed like they were meant to be standing in a certain spot, but they just never moved, so the attack was either useless or I had to take completely unavoidable damage.”
“Finally, while this is not a knock on the quality of the gameplay itself, it's worth noting that this game is extremely buggy, to the point where I wondered at multiple points whether or not the game was properly playtested, as some of the bugs are relatively common to encounter.”
“Some other notable glitches were being launched into orbit by a rotating slope, and many instances of being pulled towards light enemies/objects instead of pulling them towards me.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate that the game reduces the need for grinding compared to its predecessor, which required excessive replaying for items due to high prices. However, some find the new coin collection method tedious, as it involves searching for coins in hard-to-see areas rather than easily scanning the environment. While grinding for collectibles is minimized, some players still feel the need to grind for specific artworks.
“Now you have to tediously crawl through the level looking for coins on the edge of what the camera will show instead of just spinning the camera around to see everything quickly.”
“I nearly 100%'d it (outside of grinding coins for all the artworks).”
“Good, no need for grinding this time (the first game had egregious prices that meant replaying stages over and over again to purchase missing items) and the hat you purchased could now appear in the stages as health pickups.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of Frogun is accessible to new players, as it includes a recap at the beginning, eliminating the need for prior knowledge of the series. This approach allows for a seamless entry point into the game's narrative.
“You don't need any prior knowledge of Frogun to play this one; the story even gets recapped as soon as you start.”
“The narrative is engaging and well-structured, making it easy for newcomers to jump right in.”
“The story unfolds beautifully, keeping players invested in the characters and their journeys.”
