Time on Frog Island

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Time on Frog Island is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Half Past Yellow and was released on July 12, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Time on Frog Island" is a sandbox-style adventure game where you, a shipwrecked sailor, must trade resources with talking frogs to repair your boat and escape the island. The game features a variety of puzzles, characters, and hidden treasures to discover as you explore the island. You can try out the prologue for free on Steam.

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story21 positive mentions

grinding21 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a delightful art style that enhances the overall experience.
Exploring the island and interacting with the frog villagers provides a fun and relaxing gameplay experience.
The unique non-verbal storytelling through pictograms adds a creative touch to the game, making it engaging.

The gameplay primarily consists of repetitive fetch quests, which can become tedious and lack depth.
The absence of a map, quest log, or inventory system makes navigation confusing and frustrating.
Technical issues, such as bugs and unclear objectives, can hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Time on Frog Island" is minimal and primarily conveyed through wordless visuals, focusing on a series of fetch quests that can feel tedious and confusing due to the lack of a map, quest log, or inventory system. While some players appreciate the charming art style and the underlying themes of loss and exploration, many find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating, often leading to a sense of aimlessness. Overall, the narrative lacks depth, leaving players wanting a more substantial story to engage with amidst the simplistic quest structure.
- “Fantastic and charming little game with some really good wordless storytelling.”
- “The sad backstory is what teeters this into the recommendation zone for me.”
- “The story is cute, and a little bit sad, but the overall tone of the game is jolly good fun and almost a childlike experience of exploration and adventure.”
- “Imagine a game without any story and barely coherent dialogue.”
- “There is no fun in this game, it's all fetch quests for items you probably haven't seen and possibly never will see.”
- “The lack of a quest log or map often leaves you wandering, and the short overall playtime combined with little replay value makes it hard to recommend at full price.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it frustrating and lacking depth. Common criticisms include a reliance on tedious fetch quests, minimal mechanics, and a lack of clarity in gameplay elements, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the gameplay is often described as simplistic and unengaging, leading to a sense of aimlessness and disappointment, especially when compared to other similar titles.
- “Gameplay consists of some very mild platforming and exploration around Frog Island, as you help the denizens with their various requests, all the while trying to get your shipwreck back in shipshape so you can ship out to new adventures.”
- “Time on Frog Island offers an experience that combines a subtle narrative with beautiful visuals, relaxing gameplay, and touching moments (like picking up the tadpoles, of course).”
- “If you like light-hearted gameplay and gorgeous environments, I can only recommend this!”
- “The gameplay lacks depth, offering little incentive for replay once you’ve completed the primary objectives.”
- “The game is incorrectly marketed as a fun to play, relaxing game, full of happy life, but it is really a slugfest, with no depth or really any gameplay at all.”
- “The gameplay is what everyone else said, a lot of fetch quests.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Time on Frog Island" are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which creates a cozy and visually appealing experience. While the visuals and character designs are delightful, some players feel that the gameplay does not match the quality of the graphics, leading to frustration despite the game's aesthetic strengths. Overall, the art style is a standout feature, making it a good choice for those who prioritize visuals over gameplay.
- “The art style is really cute.”
- “Time on Frog Island's highlight is its wacky graphics and smooth animation, which in the first few hours makes exploration a joy.”
- “The graphics are awesome, I love that communication happens through pictures instead of words, and all in all it's just captivating.”
- “Time on Frog Island is a console game, and while the visuals of that console game seem okay, the PC port of that game is particularly bad.”
- “The art style is incredibly cute, but the game just isn't fun at all, and with the lack of a proper narrative, I don't even want to help my character in Frog Island.”
- “Don't be lured in by the cute visuals and stay away!”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being slow and tedious, with many players finding the fetch quests and achievement requirements to be more aggravating than enjoyable. While some achievements are fun, others, particularly those requiring repetitive tasks like throwing 1,000 items, contribute to a sense of unnecessary grind that detracts from the overall experience. Despite the game's potential and aesthetic appeal, the lack of engaging objectives and the overwhelming tedium of item management have left many players frustrated.
- “No handholding; exploration is fun and not tedious at all.”
- “Unfortunately, the delivery falls flat; it’s slow and tedious.”
- “The achievements are grindy, and it doesn't make sense since I don't like to repeat a game just to get an achievement. In my view, the achievements should be tied to the game itself, but it feels like the game isn't about the story but more about the achievements since they introduced so many.”
- “I thought I'd like this game as it's very casual, but it turns out I'm not much of a fan of fetch quests and find them more tedious and boring.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and pleasant qualities, enhancing the overall exploration experience. Players appreciate the well-crafted soundtrack and sound effects, which contribute to the game's charming atmosphere, although some feel the minimalistic gameplay detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, providing a soothing backdrop to the adventure.
- “A creative and relaxing game with good music and an adorable cast of characters.”
- “The soundtrack is well done and relaxing.”
- “Music is relaxing.”
- “You explore the island while meeting various frogs, critters, and other secrets with a smooth control feel and gentle music accompanying you.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of this product is criticized for being misleading, as it presents itself as a game while primarily functioning as an advertisement for "Time on Frog Island." Users express frustration over the practice of publishing demos or ads as separate games, arguing it detracts from genuine titles and misleads consumers, ultimately undermining the gaming experience. This approach is seen as a cheap marketing tactic that harms both developers and players.
- “This isn't completely relevant because this is not 'Time on Frog Island', it's just an advertisement for it, so it's not correct to try to review that completely distinct product.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming narrative, complemented by beautiful visuals and relaxing gameplay. Players appreciate the touching moments and small interactions that evoke a sense of warmth, although some find the experience can become tedious at times. Overall, it is celebrated for its cute art style and the ability to provide a chill, enjoyable experience.
- “Time on Frog Island offers an experience that combines a subtle narrative with beautiful visuals, relaxing gameplay, and touching moments (like picking up the tadpoles, of course).”
- “The small interactions with objects and the environment are heartwarming.”
- “With a touching story and a cute art style, this game is definitely one you can sit down and enjoy for a few hours.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, enhanced by delightful animations and a jovial yet subtly melancholic story. However, this positive ambiance is somewhat overshadowed by issues such as a confusing quest system and repetitive tasks, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these frustrations, the game's chill vibes and enjoyable atmosphere make it a worthwhile, albeit imperfect, experience.
- “Adorable game, great atmosphere and lovely animations!”
- “While its relaxing atmosphere and art direction are strengths, the confusing quest system, repetitive tasks, poor item management, and frustrating bugs significantly dampen the experience.”
- “Perhaps because of its jovial atmosphere that hides a somewhat melancholic story, and an entertaining but extremely relaxed gameplay.”
- “Moving on to happier things, the atmosphere of Time on Frog Island is extremely relaxing; it captivated me from the start without much trouble.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While players appreciate the charming character designs and overall art style, many feel that the character development lacks depth and feels underdeveloped, leaving the game visually appealing but lacking in narrative richness.
- “First and foremost, the game is beautiful; it is sweet, and I really like the character designs and exploration.”
- “Very cute game; I like all the character designs and the juicy movements.”
- “I love the art style and character design, but the game doesn't feel fleshed out.”
- “The designs in this game are a joy; both the character designs and the buildings have so much charm, as well as the overall art style.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Time on Frog Island" is characterized by its quirky and whimsical designs, contributing to a chill and oddly comforting atmosphere. Players appreciate the game's lighthearted and downbeat comedic elements, which enhance the overall adventure experience.
- “Time on Frog Island is a very good adventure game where you explore a land full of frogs with multiple quests, some funny designs, and a nice soundtrack.”
- “The game has a very chill, funny, weirdly downbeat yet comfy vibe to it.”
- “Anyway, I'm glad I finally got to know why that funny-looking dude cares so much for his plants!”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as being locked out of quests and requiring restarts. While the game has potential, these issues detract from the overall experience, leading many to recommend waiting for a sale.
- “I cannot honestly recommend it based on my buggy experience, which is a shame because if it had worked right, I think it's a really fun indie gem.”
- “The game is super buggy.”
- “I would say definitely get it on sale because it's very short and has a few glitches. I had to restart my game because I got locked out of a quest, so playing with a guide is kind of needed.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is hindered by repetitive traversal and a lack of navigational aids, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While optional quests can extend playtime and offer some replay value, the overall short duration and limited incentives make it difficult to recommend at full price.
- “This game can be longer if you decide to do a number of optional quests and achievements, so it has some replayability, which I quite like.”
- “The replayability value of this game severely suffers from having to run everywhere several times.”
- “The lack of a quest log or map often leaves you wandering, and the short overall playtime combined with little replay value makes it hard to recommend at full price.”
- “This game can be longer if you decide to do a number of optional quests and achievements, so it has some replayability, which I do quite like.”

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Time on Frog Island is a platformer game.

Time on Frog Island is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Time on Frog Island.

Time on Frog Island was released on July 12, 2022.

Time on Frog Island was developed by Half Past Yellow.

Time on Frog Island has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Time on Frog Island is a single player game.

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