The old-school gaming hero is leaping into some new(er)-school side-scrolling action, thanks to Vicarious Visions.
Frogger's last GBA outing was a lot like his games have always been, but this newest entry to the series should be a breath of fresh air. Check out the press release below, and look for some screenshots later today.
AND PC CD-ROM IN SPRING 2002
Leap Into the Shoes of Everyone¹s Favorite Frog and
Embark on a Fairy Tale Adventure!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Redwood City, CA Feb. 20, 2002 Konami of America, Inc., announced today that it's enormously popular character, Frogger will hop onto Nintendo Game Boy® Advance and PC CD-ROM in Spring 2002. Frogger Advance: The Great Quest for GBA and Frogger: The Great Quest for PC both feature a rich fairy-tale adventure, innovative gameplay and next-generation graphics. These E-rated titles will propel the franchise to new heights.
Frogger¹s quest begins when our hero embarks on an epic quest in search of a Princess. In these next-generation versions of the game gameplay reaches a new level. Now, players must guide the happy-go-lucky amphibian through a multitude of picturesque environments and challenging levels.
³Frogger has a proven track record of delivering a fun, addictive and unique gameplay experience,² said Erica Mason, Product Manager at Konami of America. ³That success has allowed us to expand the character into new worlds. The light-hearted fairy tale adventure, Frogger¹s special moves and stunning graphics make The Great Quest fun for everyone!²
Developed by Vicarious Visions, Frogger Advance: The Great Quest for Game Boy® Advance is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player¹s primary objective is to dodge, avoid and side-step a barrage of dangerous obstacles. Shifting seamlessly between underwater swimming levels and on-land running/jumping levels, Frogger will face a horde of enemies including gigantic beetles, dragons and a slew of fierce sea creatures.