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A hidden jewel

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Depending on what sort of gamer you are, this game can be one of the most worthwhile titles on the ps2.

The game-play is essentially like a simplified golf game - power bar, hit 'x' at the appropriate times; however, the fact that your ball is a frog, plus the addition of power-up items, edible flies, and wildly unpredictable obstacles on the course make for an exciting and truly unique gaming experience. Objects that should normally be avoided - lakes, bird nests, and elephants will actually add additional points, depending on the direction your frog swims or how successful you are at the micro-games that pop up when your frog lands near a hot spot. Not only will certain events earn you extra points, but most course objects cause your frog to travel in potentially plan-able but sometimes unforeseeable ways, and a long series of successful events will boost your score multiplier, making for some potentially very high scoring rounds, depending on the course, your skill, and a little luck.

The single player game is addictive if you enjoy the game-play. As you progress, you unlock new levels, frogs, items, silly videos (on the ribbit king plus dvd), and playable characters in multi-player. The single player campaign will keep you busy as it is quite long, and after the initial campaign is over, a new one begins with a completely different plot and greater challenges.

The multi-player (2-4 hotseat, using only one controller, if you wish) is what ties this game together. The easier levels are accessible to gamers and non-gamers of all ages and genders given the simple game-play and the wackiness of the courses. The advanced levels provide a distinct challenge for competitive gamers and those who have mastered some of the more subtle game mechanics and item use.

This is not necessarily a game for the hardcore gamer, but even some of you might really get a kick out of the nuances and accessibility, plus it's something that you can whip out with some friends. This game is a standby at our house, and is one of the only video games my wife will play with me regularly, or even suggest playing when we have a couple of friends over, and that makes it a big winner in my book.

Wonderful.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought Ribbit King upon impulse a few years ago because the box was cute. It turned out to be so much fun! Although the idea of using frogs as golf ball substitutes may seem a bit morbid, it is actually the most happy and cutesy game I've ever played. Everyone is smiley and is always up for a game of Frolf!

While story mode is fun, multiplayer with a couple of friends is the best. And it's not just a kid's game. I'm nearly 19 and it's as fun as can be. ;)

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