A retro 3D platformer with a frog-shaped tool
Frogun ENCORE is a standalone expansion and sequel to FROGUN, built around the look and feel of late-90s console platformers. You play as Renata, who three years after defeating Beelzebub has her vacation cut short when the fly bois attack again. With Jake and Hatter, she travels the whole world to stop a loyal follower of Beelzebub from bringing him back. The whole trip is a fast-paced 3D platforming run through colorful, lowpoly environments: ruins, whimsical areas, and plenty of hazards to navigate.
Your main tool is the Frogun itself, and the movement set is bigger than in the original. You can jump, double jump, swing on ledges and poles, grapple, and use the Frogun to move through the environment in new ways. The sling catapult and toss jump add more options for crossing gaps and reaching high places. Levels reward careful play: you collect notes and treasure, hunt down fly emblems by completing level challenges, and find hidden diary notes that tell the stories of other adventurers. Boss fights break up the platforming, and mastering the advanced jumping and grappling opens up secret areas and shortcuts.
Couch co-op with a friend beside you
The whole adventure can be played in true couch co-op. Jake can pop in at any time, so one person can start as Renata and a second player joins when they want. From there you can cooperate through the levels or race each other toward the end of each one, depending on how you feel like playing that session. It works as well for a relaxed exploration run as it does for a competitive sprint.
Local co-op requires a controller for the second player. Remote Play Together is also available, which lets a friend join from their own machine while you host.
What to know before starting
Frogun ENCORE is a standalone expansion and sequel, so it continues the story and builds on the original's gameplay rather than starting from scratch. The difficulty leans toward precision platforming: the new movement options are fun to learn, and the advanced techniques are what open up the game's secrets. Expect to spend time getting comfortable with the grapple and the various jumps before you start hunting every emblem.
There is a photo mode with poseable characters if you want to stop and set up shots, and hats unlock as you play to customize Renata and Jake. The tone is light and cartoony throughout, with a cute lowpoly style that keeps the whole thing family friendly.