The popular ‘80s arcade amphibian is back, and this time he’s in 3D on the new Nintendo 3DS. Even though the graphics and levels have been updated to provide more difficult challenges than just crossing the street, the same basic easy controls are there. Jump forward, back, left or right to avoid obstacles.
Frogger 3D has more than 60 levels in all, including boss battles and levels ranging from skyscrapers to swamps.
As the game unfolds, you’ll need to play through each level a few times, with different placement of coins and exit points. Since traffic and objects are now moving at you in all directions, not just from the left and right, these multiple-layouts help each level provide a maximum challenge for players.
We love how each level in Frogger 3D is just long enough to make you want to keep playing “just one more time,” like some of the best iPhone games. We loved Frogger back in the day, and we think families may fall in love with him again later in Frogger 3D, with the simple controls and classic gameplay. Kids as young as 5 years old will have no problem hopping Frogger along.
With all-new graphics, novel level design, and new friends to help guide Frogger to safety, skillful players will enjoy six new worlds to explore over 60 uniquely challenging stages. In Frogger 3D, Frogger ventures from the streets and sidewalks of his hometown to new and exotic locations including New York, the Far East, and even other dimensions.
In Single Player mode, gamers must dash, jump and duck past life-threatening hazards. By teaming up with some of Frogger's special frog friends in certain levels, players can also destroy obstacles, absorb damage or illuminate dark spaces as they progress through the game. Also, players will have all new elements and environments to maneuver through as Frogger makes his way up skyscrapers showcasing his leaping ability, and even crossing a very lively sushi bar avoiding predators trying to put a halt to Frogger's progression.
For big-time excitement, players can show off their skills in Street Pass battles where the object is to avoid becoming road-kill by scooting past speeding vehicles zooming along multiple lanes of opposing traffic. In Forever mode, fans of Frogger will get Déjà-vu when looking at the maps but the friendly confines of Frogger's safety zones are removed. Players will have to progress through infinite boards as they try to attain Frogger immortality and land in the top spot on Street Pass rankings. Players will also be able to change up gameplay by competing in 4 player matches.
First introduced in 1981, Frogger is widely considered a classic and was noted for both its novel gameplay and theme. For more information about Frogger and its 30th Anniversary celebration activities, please bookmark www.konami.com/frogger.