Froggie A Retro Platformer Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · Published February 21, 2024 · Updated February 21, 2024

Froggie A Retro Platformer Review, Return to a simpler style of platforming action in Froggie – A Retro Platformer, a side-scroller presented in minimalistic black-and-white style where you take the role of an anthropomorphic frog as he leaps his way through 100 challenging levels! Run, wall jump, and wall slide with fluid pixel art animation as you hop on enemies’ heads, avoid spike traps, and more!

Froggie A Retro Platformer Review Pros:

Nice pixel art graphics.
92.41MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
Platformer gameplay.
Screenshake – on/off.
100 levels to unlock.
The goal of the game is to get to the exit avoiding obstacles.
As you progress the graphics style changes more enemy types appear and mechanics like platforms and levers.
When you finish the game you play the game again but in reverse.
Very easy Platinum.
The game took around 25 minutes to Platinum.
It’s a nice one of those types of platformers.
Enemies can be killed by jumping on them.
Checkpoints can be hit for a respawn point.

Froggie A Retro Platformer Review Cons:

No real variety as they bring a thing in and then wear it out.
Cannot rebind controls.
No replay value.
Doesn’t offer a speed run mode or leaderboards.
Very plain.

Froggie A Retro Platformer:

Official website.

Developer: Vergiu Games

Publisher: Eastasiasoft

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PlayStation

7/10
Graphics - 7/10
7/10
Sound - 7/10
8/10
Accessibility - 8/10
6/10
Length - 6/10
7/10
Fun Factor - 7/10

7/10

Summary

Froggie: A Retro Platformer is a game that stands out with its nice pixel art graphics and platformer gameplay. With a download size of 92.41MB, the game offers both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions upon purchase.

The game features 100 levels to unlock, each to reach the exit while avoiding obstacles. As you progress through the game, the graphics style evolves, more enemy types appear, and new mechanics like platforms and levers are introduced. Interestingly, once you finish the game, you play it again but in reverse, adding a unique twist to the gameplay.

The game offers a Platinum trophy, which is relatively easy to achieve. It took around 25 minutes to Platinum, making it a quick and satisfying achievement for trophy hunters. Enemies can be defeated by jumping on them, and checkpoints can be hit for a respawn point, adding to the classic platformer feel.

However, the game has some limitations. There is no real variety as they introduce a mechanic and then overuse it. The controls cannot be rebound, which might be a drawback for some players. Furthermore, the game lacks replay value and doesn’t offer a speed run mode or leaderboards, making it a bit plain.

Overall, Froggie: A Retro Platformer is a nice addition to the platformer genre, especially for those who appreciate retro aesthetics and straightforward gameplay.