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Frogger Beyond:A Review by NewAtomMan

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: February 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Ever since the release of Frogger:The Great Quest,(which is the worst game of all time) Frogger's popularity has gone down in the millions.
Now,with Frogger Beyond on GameCube and Xbox,millions of Frogger fans came back.

-Classic Frogger Action;If you liked Frogger in the arcades,then you'll love this!

-New and improved graphics;I like the cel-shaded cutscenes,and the in-game graphics are very well done.

-Good control scheme;D-Pad for movement,Y button for super-hop,A for normal hop,L&R buttons for turning around

-Family-friendly game;No violence,crude humor,or anything else.The only problem I see with the game is it can get really hard and frustrating...

-Lots of puzzles;Some of the puzzles are really creative;others are...well...dumb.

Graphics: 9.5/10
Sound:10/10
Control scheme:10/10
And on the frustration gauge:8(out of ten)

Overall,this is a great game and should not be mistaken for the hideousnes of Frogger:The Great Quest.

Much better than the arcade version!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: December 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Frogger is one of the most addictive games I've ever played, and the new Frogger Beyond for XBox is even better! There are virtually endless levels and the graphics are exceptional--much better than the arcade version. It's kind of fun to see what the developers have imagined for Froggy's home world over the years since the original Frogger game came out. I think any fan of that arcade classic will approve of the new and massively improved version. This is money--and time--well spent!

Frogger Still Rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: February 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is addictive, and so much fun. If any of you actually remember the old frogger for Atari, and liked it, this game is a must. Frogger gets a make-over, and what a great make-over it is. I love this game. It has been in my xbox since I bought it a week ago. I can't stop playing it.

Great for younger gamers

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: January 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Since Xbox doesn't really have too many kid games, I think this an excellent title to own if you've got kids in the house. My son is 5 and he's able to get around in the game, but not real good with the strategy. My daughter is 7, and she's able to play the game just fine. Both love it!! The graphics are very good, and really allow kids to make use of their spacial sensories.

The Latest & Greatest Frogger!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: December 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Frogger Beyond is the next in the line of "new" Frogger games made by Konami. Konami and Hasbro have been battling it out for the contracts to create these games, Konami got the contract but this go-around, they took some careful notes from Hasbro.

First and foremost, if you like Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge, you'll love this game, period. I loved Swampy's Revenge and was apprehensive about this game because I played Frogger: The Great Quest for Playstation 2. That was by far one of the worst console games I've ever played. It was full of problems and seemed completely under-developed. The Frogger character had poor control and in a couple parts he even got stuck to the point I had to reboot my PS2 to continue. You will see nothing of the sort in this sequel.

This game has clean and crisp graphics. The cell shading technique is done so well that you'll rarely see any jagged edges except for in a few of the FMVs (full motion videos). If you've played any of the other Frogger games, this aspect is one of the first things you'll notice. Most people do not buy this genre of game for the graphics themselves, but they really do look nice (this is in reference to the XBOX version). Some of the top-down levels are a little disorienting and difficult to get used to, but this does not take longer than loosing a few lives. I think younger kids will get past this without difficulty.

I read a complaint about the sound being poor but I have to disagree. This game features full Dolby 5.1 surround and it sounds great on my Dolby system. My only complaint about the sound, is the music done for the menus is out of place and annoying. It's sort of rap music that just gets on your nerves. It's best to type fast, pick your level and start playing!

I'm a 24 year old guy and this game has a lot of replay value and challenge. My wife and I both enjoy this game even at different gaming levels. I would recommend this for any child age 7 and up. There are several wonderful features that were added to this new version of Frogger in addition to the stuff mentioned above. You now only have to push one button to perform a double-jump. In Swampy's Revenge you had to hit the button twice to do a double jump and the timing was sometimes difficult. You also have a super jump that allows you to jump straight up in the air much higher than normal to get coins. You can also buy power-ups with you coins. In Swampy's Revenge when you got 100 coins you got a free life. In Frogger Beyond you now have a shop you can visit in-between levels to purchase power-ups which can be used during game play.

Here's the bottom line, this game is worth picking up. Konami did a great job and I truly appreciate the affordable price tag for a brand new game. If you have a gamer in the house that enjoys a great adventure game, this will be a great game for people of all ages.

Fun updated Frogger!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This modern 3-D update on the classic arcade game is very enjoyable. It is perfect for kids and even adults who aren't advanced enough for some of the faster paced technical games that are out there. There are plenty of levels so it doesn't get boring and is complicated enough to make it challenging without being overwhelming.

Frogger Beyond the pond

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 17
Date: January 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I brought this game and I have problems with it. I have no data
on it I put on the xbox and it won't let me play the game and I have not anyother problem with my other xboxs games.

A fun variation on the 3D adventure genre.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: September 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I liked Super Mario for the Nintendo 64. I enjoyed Donkey Kong Country and 64. I put this one in that category.

That said, there isn't a whole lot in common after the look and feel of the game. Movement is based on the original concept of Frogger where you move one space at a time, only now your in 3-space.

I enjoy the game, because it presents goals for you to accomplish. However I find myself playing other games a little more often. Unless you really like Frogger, I'd probably suggest another game.

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Final Thoughts:

I like Frogger, and I always enjoy myself when I play it, but when I grab my case of games, I rarely find myself reaching for it, because it does not have the excitement, or the thrill of victory that my racing games and RPG's have. If those aren't your thing and you really prefer other kinds of games, this is probably the game for you.

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