Turning back the clock to 1981
You know, it feels like I've been beta-testing Frogger forever but, it's finally complete!! Yes, we have the official release of Frogger, by Scott Clifford. Do not expect a cheap knock-off because this is about as accurate as it gets with authentic visuals, sounds and playability. I'm sure every fan of the arcade game will adore this brand-new conversion. Plus it's 2016 and the Atari ST is getting new games released - which is incredible!!
Frogger is such a simple game but let's take a wild stab at the gameplay basics...
Leapin' Frogger! Home may look like it's only a hop, skip, and a jump away, but looks can be deceiving. First, there's a dangerous highway to hop across, full of fast-moving cars & trucks. Then there's a swirling river to leap, full of frog-eating creatures. How's Frogger going to get home safely? By letting you hop him on his way. Guide Frogger safely through this perilous journey, and you'll jump for joy!
The object of the game is to hop as many frogs to safety as you can - and to score the most points along the way. Each time you bring 5 frogs home, you'll hear a short tune. Then the game will continue at a more difficult level with your remaining frogs. The traffic will be more difficult to cross. There will be fewer floating objects on the river. Frogger-eating snakes will also appear on the riverbank in progressively more difficult levels. The game ends when no frogs (lives) are left.
Your score is shown at the bottom of the screen throughout the game. Points accumulate as follows:
Jumping Frogger forward = 10 points
Jumping Frogger home = 50 points
Jumping 5 frogs home = 1000 points
Taking a lady frog home = 200 points
Eating a fly = 100 points
Extra points for time left = 10 points (per remaining second)
I love the information screens - plus how authentic is this? Amazing conversion.
2016 and the Atari ST is alive & kicking!
Frogger should work fine with every model of ST computer but it's only been tested on the Atari ST, Atari STe and Mega STe. So please let us know if there are issues using one of the super-speedy computers that neither Scott nor I can afford. Atarimania now has the download so enjoy gaming like it's 1981 again!!
This is an authentic and wonderful arcade conversion of Frogger. What's not to love?
Update: You may be interested to know that Scott is now a member of Effect and has been interviewed by AtariCrypt!! He has worked on many demos that you need to check out, like the amazing Turrican Music Disk. He currently has RAIDEN in development specifically for the Atari STe.
