I Finally Played FROGGER 97 on PlayStation... It's Rough

GenXGrownUp revisits the Frogger franchise, noting a long history of playing various entries. He confirms that, despite extensive experience, he had never played the 1997 Frogger reboot on the original PlayStation. The video marks his first attempt at the console version.

Approaching the game without prior exposure, he aims to assess how the classic arcade concept translates into a 3D adventure. Early gameplay quickly reveals congested traffic patterns, unwieldy controls, and design choices that hinder the experience. These factors contribute to a challenging play session.

The reviewer notes that the combination of heavy traffic, awkward control schemes, and questionable design quickly takes its toll. As a result, the playthrough underscores the difficulties of adapting a simple arcade formula to a three-dimensional format.

Watch the full playthrough to see how the 1997 Frogger holds up:

Comment highlights:

"I remember this game, but I think I never played it, back in the days, I've always preferred the MAME version Looking at it today it's not bad... it's Frogger 🐸🐸🐸" - @luca_verce_969