PHAT PHROG

About

Phat Phrog is an all new one of a kind free to play, physics based addictive arcade game that puts your reflexes and skills to the test (and also your patience).

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story1 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Phat Phrog is a fun and addictive game that can serve as a good time-waster.
The game features cute graphics and simple controls, making it suitable for players of all ages.
It's a decent mobile port that is free to play, allowing players to try it without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from bugged controls and a tiny UI that is not optimized for PC, leading to a frustrating experience.
Gameplay is often seen as random and luck-based, lacking depth and skill, which can make it tedious.
The mobile port issues, including a lack of adjustable resolution and poor physics, detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for being unengaging and random, with many users noting a lack of depth and variety. Players are advised to watch gameplay videos before purchasing, as the experience may not meet expectations based on promotional materials. Overall, the gameplay feels typical of free mobile games, with minimal impact from character and level unlocks.
- “The game itself looks like typical free mobile fare, with level and character skins to unlock randomly through gameplay.”
- “That about sums up the core gameplay.”
- “Various types of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay isn't fun; it's just random.”
- “Not much of gameplay.”
- “The 'trailer' pretty much gives away what the gameplay is like, except you won't ever get as lucky with the bounces as they did.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game features a charming cartoon art style with cute graphics that appeal to players of all ages, including very young children. Overall, the visuals are well-received, contributing to an engaging and accessible gaming experience.
- “The cartoon art style is vibrant and engaging.”
- “The cute graphics and self-explanatory controls make it suitable for even very young players.”
- “The graphics are nice and visually appealing.”
- “The graphics have a cartoon art style that feels overly simplistic.”
- “While the graphics are cute, they lack depth and detail.”
- “The visuals are very basic and do not stand out in any way.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it enjoyable and engaging, others describe it as tedious and suggest that it may require additional time or effort to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Tedious.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game lacks depth and a compelling storyline, making it more suitable as a casual, pick-up-and-play experience rather than one focused on narrative engagement.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of Phat Phrog has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it a cash grab due to the excessive pricing of over $100 in DLC and in-game currency on Steam, which seems aimed at mobile gamers rather than PC players.
- “Phat Phrog is an appalling mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty cash grab.”
- “The developer, confusing PC gamers on Steam for little mobile app microtransaction piggies, has dumped over $100 of DLC and in-game currency for sale on Steam as part of this frankly disgusting mobile peasant cash grab.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users finding it grating and irritating, particularly after extended playtime. Many expressed dissatisfaction with the two available songs, which detracted from their overall experience while pursuing achievements.
- “Music is a bit grating after a few minutes.”
- “I was not a fan of either of the two songs in the game and found them irritating as I tried to get the achievements.”