Frogger 3D
SCORE: 85
We are fans of frogs here at Family
Friendly Gaming. We have enjoyed Kermit the Frog for years. One of our
kids even had a pet frog for some time. He loves frogs, as his many
stuffed animals prove. So when we got an opportunity to review Frogger
3D on the Nintendo 3DS we were beside ourselves with excitement. I
personally know the long history Frogger has had in the video game
industry.
This game is the first time Frogger has made it into 3D on the Nintendo
3DS. Konami did this entrance right. They added some new twists to
Frogger 3D that family members seven years and older will enjoy. Why
seven years and older? The 3D effects. Now a child under that age can
play it, just make sure to keep the 3D effects off and monitor them
closely.
Frogger 3D has the most interesting start of a video game I have ever
seen. The game starts on an old arcade machine. All of the old graphics
and sounds are present. Players must make it to the other side (one time
only). Once that is done then the real game starts. The 3D effects in
Frogger 3D are amazing. I am confident you will agree the first time the
frog gets knocked into the screen. He cracks the screen some when this
happens as well(editor: this is a simulation, your
machines screen will not really crack).
The sounds in Frogger 3D are very rockish. What Frogger game would be
complete without the hopping sounds? Frogger 3D includes those sounds as
well. There are audio warning when certain things are about ready to
happen - like a semi truck charging down a road. I felt bad every single
time the frog got run over or launched into the screen.
Frogger 3D includes sixty challenging levels in various worlds. Space,
New York, and the Far East are some of the most memorable worlds in this
hand held title. Up to four players can Frogger 3D in Local Play where
each player has a game cartridge and Nintendo 3DS machine. There is also
a versus play in the Street Pass. I feel that Frogger 3D is worth the
price of admission.
Family members can enjoy the classic arcade mode, or go on a world tour
in Frogger 3D. I am extremely impressed with almost every area of
Frogger 3D. The controls are workable, but I would have have liked some
touch screen controls, and analog stick controls. Using the D-pad and
the buttons are fine, but at times they felt a little slower. As opposed
to other games that utilize the previously mentioned control schemes.
I appreciate some of the interesting innovations in Frogger 3D. Climbing
crates, and jumping on the back of friends are some neat little
innovations that I do not recall in previous Frogger titles. I like how
the goal moves around the level in Frogger 3D. I had to plan how to get
to certain spots which I appreciated. The coolest thing about Frogger 3D
is the 3D effects though.
The most important lesson Frogger 3D taught me is to avoid cars in
traffic. I also learned that if I blew out enough tires of a semi I
could get it to stop. I still wonder what that driver was doing. Was he
just a frog hater or something? There are some fun achievements players
can find in Frogger 3D. You can do something good or something bad and
receive them.
- Paul
Graphics: 89%
Sound: 83%
Replay/Extras: 90%
Gameplay: 80%
Family Friendly Factor: 82%
System: Nintendo 3DS
Publisher: Konami
Rating: 'E' - Everyone
{Animated Blood, Cartoon Violence}
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