Frogun

What to Know

Critics Recommend

Average Score

Total Reviews: 14

Waiting for Reviews

The MetaMeter requires a minimum of 15 professional critic reviews before issuing an official MetaMeter Score and Recommendation.

Waiting for Reviews

Critics Recommend

Critic Reviews: 14

Critics Consensus

# Reviews: 14

The MetaMeter requires a minimum of 15 professional critic reviews before issuing an official MetaMeter Score and Recommendation.

Where to Play

** VSG may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.

Rate and Review

What did you think of Frogun?

Player Reviews0 Votes

Critic Reviews for Frogun

Critic Reviews

Score Distribution

14

Reviews

Average Score - 73/100

73%

Ranges

6/10

Zoey Handley (Destructoid)

While I ran into some unfortunate bugs, the actual level design is reasonable, even if you can’t easily tell them apart. There’s a lot to be said about its success in delivering on its thesis. It maybe is exactly what it wants to be. I can certainly see it clicking with some people, and those people will find a lot of enjoyment here. On the other hand, outside its well-executed aesthetics, I found Frogun to be quite mundane.

August 2, 2022 |

Full Review

Frogun is old-school bliss. This is a 3D platformer that doesn’t just capture the feel of a PS1 classic in one area, it captures the magic in every part of the package. From vivid low-poly art to simple yet satisfying gameplay, it’s a must-play for anyone itching to experience another classic 3D adventure.

August 2, 2022 |

Full Review

9/10

Miguel Moran (TheSixthAxis)

5/10

Stephen Tailby (Push Square)

From a presentation standpoint, the game has a lot of charm with its low-poly models and bright colours, and it runs perfectly at all times. The music and effects are also fairly old-school, but can be irritatingly repetitive. Overall, the game just feels quite flat; its central idea is good but levels don’t really build on it, and some cutesy visuals can only take it so far.

August 2, 2022 |

Full Review

Zoey Handley (Destructoid)

6/10 - (Read Review)

Miguel Moran (TheSixthAxis)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Stephen Tailby (Push Square)

5/10 - (Read Review)

**Read all 14 critic reviews on the desktop version of VSG.

Read the Reviews (14 total)

Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
Destructoid	Zoey Handley	6 / 10	08-02-2022	Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.	Read review
GameGrin	Artura Dawn	9 / 10	08-02-2022	Frogun is a must-play for 3D platformer enthusiasts that love retro-inspired titles. As long as you come with tempered expectations and expect a collect-a-thon more than fast-paced platforming, you’ll love it.	Read review
GameXplain	Adam Conner	Not Recommended	08-02-2022	Video Review	Read review
God is a Geek	Lyle Carr	6.5 / 10	08-02-2022	Frogun is great if you like collecting every last coin, but some bad levels and checkpoint issues hold it back.	Read review
Niche Gamer	bigbear51	6 / 10	08-09-2022	There’s a good game here with Frogun, but it just needs to refine its very rough platforming, particularly with the “frog gun” before I could ever say Frogun is a great platformer that deserves to be compared to the classics of the past in a manner beyond that which is superficial.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Kara Phillips	7 / 10	08-02-2022	Frogun sets out to do exactly what it intends. There is more than enough to enjoy in the game, with around a five hours campaign to play through and the added replayability of finding collectibles that you may have missed the first time. And, although the story is simple, at no point did we find ourselves getting bored. Even the frustration of repeating levels is genuinely reflective of early gaming. It’s safe to say that Frogun succeeds in evoking that retro-style puzzle-platforming of the ’90s.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Jordan Rudek	7.5 / 10	08-02-2022	Ultimately, Renata and her Frog-shaped gun make for a goofy but capable pair, and I ended up being surprised by how much I liked their adventure and how it kept pushing me to finish just one more stage. You can unlock a two-player duel mode, but there’s more than enough reason to return to every level solo to perfect your performance. I agree that what the world needs now is love, but a little Frogun wouldn’t hurt either.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Benjamin Shillabeer-Hall	8 / 10	08-02-2022	Frogun is a fun, nostalgia-filled trip through 90s platforming with some interesting twists to keep things fresh. There’s a couple of niggles along the way, but overall, if you’re into classic 90s gaming, make sure you give this a shot.	Read review
Press Start	Kieron Bosveld	8 / 10	08-02-2022	There are a ton of great reasons to get into Frogun. It’s got a nice level of challenge, charm for days, a fun and breezy trophy/achievement list, a silly but compelling hook and unlockable hats! I wasn’t entirely in love with all of the half-dozen boss fights with a lot of them feeling a bit safe, but as a whole this is a great little package that even includes a local multiplayer “duel” mode. If a game that has you play as an abandoned child that gets around by pulling the trigger on a taxidermy-Kermit-head-turned-projectile-weapon sounds up your alley, definitely give this one a go.	Read review
Push Square	Stephen Tailby	5 / 10	08-02-2022	From a presentation standpoint, the game has a lot of charm with its low-poly models and bright colours, and it runs perfectly at all times. The music and effects are also fairly old-school, but can be irritatingly repetitive. Overall, the game just feels quite flat; its central idea is good but levels don’t really build on it, and some cutesy visuals can only take it so far.	Read review
TechRaptor	Keenan McCall	7.5 / 10	08-02-2022	Frogun is a heartfelt addition to the wider Platformer genre, bringing some fun new ideas and charm to the table. It’s far from a perfect game though, and its flaws hold it back from being an amazing experience.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Miguel Moran	9 / 10	08-02-2022	Frogun is old-school bliss. This is a 3D platformer that doesn’t just capture the feel of a PS1 classic in one area, it captures the magic in every part of the package. From vivid low-poly art to simple yet satisfying gameplay, it’s a must-play for anyone itching to experience another classic 3D adventure.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	8.2 / 10	08-07-2022	FROGUN will definitely be one of most underrated games of 2022. With a pitch-perfect N64-era presentation, intuitive yet challenging gameplay, tons of replay value, and oodles of charm, there’s certainly a lot to love. So, hop to it if you’re up for the challenge. 🐸	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Leonardo Faria	7.5 / 10	08-10-2022	I liked Frogun. Sure, its nostalgic aesthetic was a cheap shot for someone like me, but the game isn’t without its qualities. This is an adorable platformer that set out to look, feel and play like a classic 3D platformer from the Nintendo 64 era, and it succeeded with honors. I hope the game receives a patch or two to fix some of its janky physics and jumping mechanics, but you can still have a great time with it right now.	Read review

** Learn more about how to become a MetaMeter-approved Critic.

Game Info

Game Description / Storyline:

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

RELEASE DATES:

DEVELOPER(S):

PUBLISHER(S):

GENRES:

SERIES/FRANCHISE:

GAME MODES:

GAME ENGINE:

DLC:

BUNDLED IN:

DIRECTOR(S):

PRODUCER(S):

DESIGNER(S):

PROGRAMMER(S):

ARTIST(S):

WRITER(S):

COMPOSER(S):

LINKS:

AGE RATING:

Detailed Information

GAME MODES:

GAME ENGINE:

DLC:

BUNDLED IN:

DIRECTOR(S):

PRODUCER(S):

DESIGNER(S):

PROGRAMMER(S):

ARTIST(S):

WRITER(S):

COMPOSER(S):

People Also Like

Follow VSG on Instagram

Your go-to for the news, reviews and info you need from the gaming industry. Without access. Without favor. Without interference.

Frogun

What to Know

Critics Consensus

Where to Play

Rate and Review

Critic Reviews for Frogun

Critic Reviews

Score Distribution

14

Ranges

Full Review

Full Review

Full Review

Game Info

People Also Like

Follow VSG on Instagram

Subscribe