Genre: Arcade / Action
Developer: Handheld Games
Publisher: Tiger Electronics, Inc.
Year: 1999
Platform: Tiger Game.com
Description:
Frogger for the Tiger Game.com is a handheld adaptation of the classic arcade game, where players control a frog attempting to safely cross a busy road and a hazardous river to reach its home. The game features two modes on the cartridge: the classic version recreates the original arcade gameplay, while an updated version introduces new levels with altered road and river configurations, offering a fresh challenge.
The gameplay involves carefully timing jumps to avoid obstacles such as vehicles and aquatic hazards, requiring quick reflexes and strategic planning. The updated mode adds complexity by changing the arrangement of hazards, with some levels containing contiguous road or river sections without safe zones, intensifying the difficulty.
Players can compete in a turn-based multiplayer mode for up to four players, enhancing social play despite the handheld’s small screen and limited input options. The visual design employs simple black-and-white graphics with four shades of gray, suitable for the Game.com’s monochrome display.
