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There was once a game which involved an amphibious creature trying desperately to cross a road and avoid getting splatted, or drowning, or dying from exhaustion. Quite simple really, just move a frog-shaped cursor up the screen without hitting other blocks. Nobody could be interested in that kind of gameplay these days, could they? Or could they? Perhaps they could. Or could they?

The original Frogger is undeniably an arcade classic, but it has to be said that Frogger 2 is a great achievement - endlessly more challenging, and interesting. Rather than just pushing a green blob from the bottom of the screen to the top, Frogger and his friend Lillie Frog have a reason to cross the road. Five little frogs have wandered off, and it is your job to go out and find them. On the way there are loads of gems to pick up, bonuses to grab and hundreds of nasty vehicles and creatures to avoid. There are always helpful frogs around to give you advice, and it all adds up to a more satisfying adventure.

The first adventure in the Frog pond, however, is extremely difficult. The difficulty levels pick up where the first game left off, and though this is a great challenge, the fact that you have to get through several levels before your position is saved maes starting again extremely annoying. There are only so many times you can play the first game of crossing the road without simply turning off. Stick with it though, and you'll soon find out that this is a quality version of a classic game.

I agree that this game does start off extremely hard, and the save options smell. But to see what those clever chaps at Blitz have done with the original, it's hard not to be impressed.

Cheeky croakers, vicious challenges and very annoying music - what more do you want? Well, some better save options, I hear you cry like a baby. Never mind, if you perevere with the adventure, you'll see that there's loads of arcade gun to be had for a long long time. Besides, everyone loves a frog, don't they?

Graphics 100%
Compare it to the original!

Sound 60%
Annoying on the ears.

Playability 60%
If you get just get past the start...

Lastability 100%
Plenty of options.

Overall 82%
A hipperty hopperty hit!