Frogger Beyond

After its misstep with Frogger: The Great Quest, Konami has brought the franchise back on track with Frogger Beyond. But this move just brings the series back to square one, and it doesn't improve on the groundwork laid down by the Hasbro Interactive Frogger games. If you've already played through those, or Blitz Games' follow-up, Zapper, Frogger Beyond isn't going to wow you. But if you're new to this specific blend of fast action and simple puzzles, Frogger Beyond can offer a quick and fun experience.

Frogger Beyond is true to its roots, but not exactly a long-lasting game. The thrill runs short after you experience a fair amount of deaths, and this frustration is cause to consider Konami's latest addition to the series a rent-only title. Only the most die-hard Frogger fanatic will find their money well spent, and even then renting first is probably a good idea.

Frogger Beyond is true to its roots, but not exactly a long-lasting game. The thrill runs short after you experience a fair amount of deaths, and this frustration is cause to consider Konami's latest addition to the series a rent-only title.

I approached Frogger Beyond with an open mind and found it to be a competent update of a classic franchise... for about two levels. Alas, the game's flaws soon manifested in force and served to suck the fun right out. As such, I can't recommend Frogger Beyond for adults, and the nail-biting difficulty means I can't recommend it for kids. If you're looking for some Frogger fun, you'd be better served by one of the older $10 PlayStation releases.