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Frogger to Return on WiiWare and PSN

The arcade classic is returning with a twist.

Konami announced today that they are bringing back the arcade classic, Frogger. Frogger Returns will feature the same gameplay that made the title a hit 25 years ago when it first hit the market.

Players will be treated to a new camera angle, improved graphics and new locales to hop their way through. The game also features a few new power-ups including time reverse, invincibility, and time freeze.

The game will feature twelve times the number of levels and an all new multoplayer mode in which players can go head-to-head in the new Capture-the-Pad races. Online leaderboards will also be available.

PlayStation 3 and Wii owners will be able to download the title via PSN and WiiWare respectively, this fall.

Press Release


KONAMI ANNOUNCES FROGGER RETURNS FOR NINTENDO WiiWARE™AND PLAYSTATION®NETWORK

Legendary Arcade Classic Hops Over to Consoles With Vintage Gameplay and 3D Graphics


El Segundo, Calif. - October 27, 2009 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Frogger Returns for Nintendo WiiWare™ and PlayStation®Network. Based on the timeless arcade game, the latest iteration of Frogger delivers the addictive dodge-and-run gameplay fans know and love on an all-new platform.

In Frogger Returns, players are thrown back into the hustle and bustle of city life to guide their amphibious friend, Frogger, from the city back to his home marsh. Frogger Returns stays true to the classic arcade gameplay style, but is enhanced with improved graphics, a new camera angle, and new levels. Streets, sewers, subways, and numerous other obstacles and enemies are in play - all for the sake of keeping Frogger away from returning home!

But Frogger isn't surrounded by just hurdles; new power-ups including time reverse, invincibility and time freeze also aid Frogger in his travels.

Frogger Returns boasts a game 12 times the size of the original, crisp 3D graphics and local multiplayer capabilities. Players can go head-to-head in timed capture-the- pad races, as well as compete with friends by showing off their best scores. With a 25-year legacy, innovative controller options and extended levels, Frogger Returns provides all players the ultimate casual and core gaming experience.

Frogger Returns will be available for download later this fall on Nintendo WiiWare™ and PlayStation®Network. For more information, please visit www.konami.com/downloads.


 

Comments

Nate Hascup Staff Alumnus

10/27/2009 at 10:42 PM

Loved the original. I hope this retains the charm and simplicity of that one.

Jason Ross Senior Editor

10/28/2009 at 12:38 AM

"Frogger Returns boasts a game 12 times the size of the original..."

How's George ever going to get it off the street to keep his high score!?

Seriously? I've played Frogger. I've played the Frogger on the PS1 that's featured at the top of this page. In my opinion, it wasn't any more fun than the original. Unsurprisingly, the screen shots really do look like more of the same. If you enjoy Frogger, it's for you. If you don't, I'd doubt there's anything really here that would change your mind.

Also, 12 times the size of the original? How are they quantifying? 11 more stages? 12 times the number of spaces to jump on? 12 times as much memory? That's probably the most vague number given to describe a video game I've ever seen!

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Press Release

KONAMI ANNOUNCES FROGGER RETURNS FOR NINTENDO WiiWARE™AND PLAYSTATION®NETWORK

Legendary Arcade Classic Hops Over to Consoles With Vintage Gameplay and 3D Graphics


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