Time on Frog Island

A peaceful and utterly charming adventure that left me wishing for more.

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"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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Play Modes

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

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 151 reviews

story17 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
Exploration is enjoyable, with a variety of environments and hidden secrets to discover on the island.
The gameplay offers a relaxing experience, allowing players to complete tasks at their own pace without time pressure.

The game primarily consists of fetch quests, which can become repetitive and tedious over time.
There is a lack of guidance, with no map or quest log, making navigation and understanding objectives frustrating.
Gameplay mechanics are hindered by bugs and issues, such as unreliable controls and items getting lost or stuck in the environment.

story
90 mentions
19 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through a series of fetch quests, with minimal dialogue and a simplistic narrative structure that some players found lacking depth. While the art style and environmental exploration are praised, many reviewers noted that the story feels superficial and is often overshadowed by the tedious nature of the quests. Despite its charming atmosphere and occasional touching moments, the overall narrative experience is considered underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more substantial storytelling and character engagement.
- “The sad backstory is what teeters this into the recommendation zone for me.”
- “Perhaps because of its jovial atmosphere that hides a somewhat melancholic story, and an entertaining but extremely relaxed gameplay.”
- “The story definitely hit deeper than what I was expecting, which was a great surprise.”
- “It's basically a fetch quest game with no story.”
- “But ultimately, this game is a bunch of incoherently strung-together fetch quests that require you to sleep a lot to progress to the next day, seeing the same little story every time, and after a while, the whole thing just becomes slightly boring.”
- “The other is that there's an attempt at background story, both for the island and the main character, but I feel like it wasn't quite there for me to get really attached or be curious about.”
gameplay
49 mentions
29 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Time on Frog Island" is characterized by simple fetch quests and exploration, which some players find relaxing and visually appealing, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the confusion surrounding mechanics and the aimless nature of tasks, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, while the game offers a charming atmosphere and beautiful graphics, its gameplay is often described as shallow and unengaging, making it less appealing compared to other titles in the genre.
- “While this is a fetch quest with charades simulator, the gameplay isn't bad at x5 speed; the environment is nice, exploration is good, and the biggest worry you'll have is if you throw something out of sight and never find it again.”
- “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 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 simple, the usual will be to chat with the frogs and bring them the items they ask for, but it has a few little things that add a little more weight to it.”
- “Visual style is the only field where the game scores any points for me, it falls severely short in the gameplay department.”
graphics
32 mentions
38 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, featuring distinct character designs and a colorful aesthetic that enhances the overall visual appeal. Many players find the visuals to be a highlight, creating a cozy and pleasing atmosphere, although some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are delightful and engaging, they are often seen as overshadowing the game's lackluster gameplay.
- “It's a really charming title with nice graphics, great characters, and lots of cute interactions.”
- “The colorful art style of the game makes it very visually appealing.”
- “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.”
- “I was interested in the art style and thought it would be a comfortable game, but it stresses you out more than it calms you down.”
- “Don't be lured in by the cute visuals and stay away!”
- “All around, if you are just looking for a game with cute graphics, then this could be for you on sale, but if you don't want to deal with the lackluster gameplay, I recommend a different, more charming, relaxing, and fun game like 'Lil Gator Game' or 'A Short Hike'.”
grinding
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the prevalence of fetch quests and item management limitations, which can make exploration and item retrieval feel like unnecessary extra work. While some achievements are enjoyable, the overall experience can become monotonous, especially for those aiming for 100% completion.
- “No handholding, exploration is fun and not tedious at all.”
- “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.”
- “Additionally, the large map combined with many fetch tasks can make traveling feel tedious.”
- “And my time on this island really did feel after a while tedious and like unnecessary extra work.”
emotional
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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.”
music
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as relaxing and fitting the game's atmosphere, with some comparisons to nostalgic soundtracks like that of Spyro. While the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, some reviewers noted that it lacks depth and intrigue. Sound design elements, such as the audio for interactions and achievements, are also highlighted as positive aspects of the game's audio experience.
- “Between the graphics that are a cute 3D, to the music that accompanies the adventure as a serenade.”
- “A creative and relaxing game with good music and an adorable cast of characters.”
- “Along with this, I have to give credit to the sound design; the music is simple and not very intriguing or relaxing, but the sound of picking items up, talking to the few NPCs, and getting an achievement are quite good, and is one of the only really good things I can say about this game.”
- “The music is simple and not very intriguing or relaxing.”
- “You explore the island while meeting various frogs, critters, and other secrets with a smooth control feel and gentle music accompanying you.”
character development
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
While players appreciate the charming character designs and overall art style, many feel that the character development lacks depth and feels underdeveloped, leaving the characters feeling less fleshed out despite their appealing visuals.
- “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.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Time on Frog Island" is characterized by its charming and jovial vibe, which effectively contrasts with its underlying melancholic story. Players appreciate the game's relaxing and enjoyable ambiance, complemented by delightful animations and a chill gameplay experience, making it a worthwhile, albeit occasionally frustrating, adventure.
- “Adorable game, great atmosphere, and lovely animations!”
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a chill and quirky vibe, blending downbeat elements with a sense of comfort. Players appreciate the amusing visuals and find the storyline, particularly the character's obsession with plants, to be entertaining and engaging.
- “The game has a very chill, funny, weirdly downbeat yet comfy vibe to it.”
- “The visuals are fine and look funny.”
- “Anyway, I'm glad I finally got to know why that funny-looking dude cares so much for his plants!”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as being locked out of quests. Players recommend using a guide to navigate these problems, and suggest waiting for a sale due to the game's short length and instability.
- “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.”
- “I found certain progression interactions to be buggy.”
- “There are no memorable characters, and the game is super buggy.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as completing the main tasks and exploring the island leaves little incentive to return. However, players can extend their experience by engaging in optional quests and achievements, which adds some value for those seeking additional content.
- “This game can be longer if you decide to take on a number of optional quests and achievements, so it has some replayability, which I quite like.”
- “Replay value: once you’ve completed the main tasks and explored the island, there’s little incentive to play again.”
- “This game can be longer if you decide to do a number of optional quests/achievements, so it has some replayability, which I do quite like.”