Hopshot

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Hopshot is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by mysticat and was released on March 17, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hopshot is a challenging single-player action platformer where you control a lonely gay frog armed with a gun, using precise hops and shots to navigate levels. Plan your trajectory mid-air, uncover secret frog colors and hats, and strategically eliminate obstacles to achieve your Wish or become lost forever. Master jumping, aiming, and shooting in this unique, punishing journey.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features addictive and rewarding gameplay that keeps players emotionally invested in the frog's quest.
It offers a variety of clever level designs and mechanics that challenge players while providing a sense of progression and mastery.
The simple yet charming story, along with the fun movement mechanics, makes it a unique and enjoyable experience for fans of precision platformers.

The game can be extremely frustrating and difficult, leading to feelings of rage and discouragement for some players.
There are some design choices, such as invisible obstacles, that can hinder the gameplay experience.
The game may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who are not fans of challenging platformers or Foddian games.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are simple yet effective, complementing the game's atmosphere well, though some players express a desire for more complexity. Overall, the visuals align with the nostalgic feel of classic home console games.
- “The music and visuals aren't the most complex, but they work great together to create a cool and fitting atmosphere.”
- “The game takes a lot from old home console video games with its simple graphics, which adds to its charm.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is bland and doesn't do much to engage the player visually.”
- “The environments are poorly designed, making the game feel lifeless and uninviting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, featuring a catchy banjo soundtrack, complements the game's visuals effectively, creating a fitting and enjoyable atmosphere despite their simplicity. Players appreciate the charming combination of sound and visuals, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Ended up right back at the start, but now my frog has a cowboy hat and the soundtrack features a banjo.”
- “The music and visuals aren't the most complex, but they work great together to create a cool and fitting atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional investment in the game's narrative, highlighting it as a profoundly heart-wrenching experience that stands out in both gaming and broader storytelling history. The mechanics effectively enhance this emotional connection, making the journey feel personal and impactful.
- “The mechanics had me so emotionally invested in this frog's quest.”
- “This is the most emotional, heart-wrenching story ever told in gaming history—no, fictional history—no, any history ever.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that allow for deep emotional investment and mastery of subtleties, enhancing the player's connection to the frog's quest.
- “The mechanics had me so emotionally invested in this frog's quest.”
- “The mechanics are very simple with a lot of room to master subtleties.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings, hidden secrets, and speedrunning potential, encouraging players to revisit it for improved performance and item collection. With an estimated initial playtime of 5 to 10 hours, players are likely to engage in multiple runs to explore different outcomes and enhance their skills.
- “There are multiple endings depending on your actions, which allows for replayability. The rough estimate of your first run through the game is 5 to 10 hours, but thanks to the nature of the genre, you will be replaying it and trying to get better times every time, maybe even collect all the hidden items throughout the game!”
- “There's multiple endings depending on your actions, which allows for replayability. The rough estimate of your first run through the game is 5 to 10 hours, but thanks to the nature of the genre, you will be replaying it and trying to get better times every time, maybe even collect all the hidden items throughout the game!”
- “It also has a lot of replay value with secrets, different endings, and speedrunning potential.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is charming and simple, serving as an effective motivator for players to uncover the narrative and assist the protagonist in their journey. While it may lack depth, its cuteness adds to the overall appeal.
- “The story, although not the most fleshed out, is still very charming and cute.”
- “The story, while simple, is a really good motivator to find out what's happening and to help Hop reach the top of the well.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and visuals, while not overly complex, effectively combine to establish a compelling and fitting atmosphere for the game.
- “The music and visuals aren't the most complex, but they work great together to create a cool and fitting atmosphere.”