My third game related on-site media excursion in a month wrapped up last week. The annual Game Developers Expo, or GDEX, was held in Columbus, Ohio, at the Columbus Convention Center. There were some exciting games there for the crowd to get their hands on. Consider it early early access. Then I was asked to play a Zelda-like game called Frog Boy. I played through the first dungeon and had to immediately get up. Because, I was hooked.
Frog Boy draws it's direct inspiration from the Game Boy title Link's Awakening. The story is told through three quick cut scenes. You are Frog Boy, and you must collect 6 stones to defeat the Lord of Darkness in order to save the world. I will tell you first hand that it feels great to play, and immediately differs from its inspiration by NOT giving you a sword out the gate. The game can be played in browser, and you can use a controller or keyboard. The controls are simple. Set what weapon or item to either A or B, and you're off. You can even go through 4 filters, including that Game Boy green! Because, Frog?
Dungeons, shops, and items a plenty, I was only going to play it through the first hour of the game, but I became so hooked that I played through the whole game. There is a boss in every dungeon, 6 in total, and there are plenty of secrets to find as well. James Gartland is the man behind it, and you can play it here. If you need any tips, or you just want to watch a playthrough, you can do that below. If you actually want to play it, you can do that here. This is an early build, and you can donate and download the game as well. Thanks James, for introducing me to Frog Boy!
