“Frogun ENCORE” is now available for PC and consoles

«Previous post | Next post»

Press release:
The New York-based (the US) indie games publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc. and Spain-based indie games developer Molegato, are today very proud and happy to announce that their retro-throwback platformer “Frogun ENCORE”, is now available for PC (via Steam, GOG, and EGS) and consoles (PS5, PS4, and the Nintendo Switch) via digital stores.

“GET READY FOR A RIBBITIN’ RETURN TO RETRO! Filled with love and nostalgia for the PS1/N64 era of gaming, the follow-up to the smash hit retro-collectathon FROGUN is OUT TODAY, July 25th, at 11am EST / 8am PST / 3pm UTC on PC and 12pm EST / 9am PST / 4pm UTC on consoles!!” – Top Hat Studios, Inc. and Molegato.

Three years have passed since Renata ventured deep into the lost ruins and saved her parents (and the world!) from Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies. Since then, it’s been a tradition to spend some time with Hatter and her former rival-turned-best-pal Jake – the friends she met on her original adventure – every summer… camping, hiking and having fun in general.

However – one day, when they’re coming back from a hike on the jungle, they see Jake’s town attacked by the nasty Fly Bois! It seems like some of them are still loyal to Beelzebub, and under the command of the vengeful General Fluff, they’re scheming to use secret technology to bring the Lord of the Flies back to this world… so now, join Renata and Jake as they have to chase the flies all over the world to thwart their plan!

A charming retro throw-back platformer that builds upon all the strengths of the original Frogun, with features such as an expanded moveset, true couch co-op playable all the way through, and much more, FROGUN ENCORE asks a simple question: are you ready to return to a world of low-poly vibes and PS1/N64 era charm?

Additionally, Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox will carry mirrors of the above trailer on their channels today at 12pm EST / 9am PST / 4pm UTC to coincide with the console launch.

THE EMPEROR’S NEW MOVES

Building upon the original, FROGUN ENCORE features an expanded move-set and greater agility for our heroes. Catapult off ziplines, twirl and double jump, and launch yourself skywards by shooting grabbed enemies and objects downwards! Renata and Jake have all grown up, and they’ve learnt the tricks to boot.

AROUND THE WORLD

Flying on Hatter’s new plane, you’ll discover how Renata’s world looks beyond the ruins of the Temple of Beelzebub, from the evil lord’s home region of Mosquia, to the dry dunes of Sandalia, or the thermal lakes of Yushi.

You might even run into some old friends, and even buy hats from them instead of from Hatter!

COMPANY IN TOW

Jake (and his nimble-tongued friend, Snatch!) are along for the ride from the start – again improving on the original, where multiplayer was only available for Versus arenas, FROGUN ENCORE is completely playable in local co-op for the main story game mode. Playable in either single player or co-op, a second player can jump in at any point during a stage! Bounce off each other’s heads, race to the end, or collaborate to get every bit of treasure along the way and defeat bosses together. It’s couch coop like in the old times! And with double the trouble, what kind of silliness will you get up to in photo mode?

COLLECT ‘EM ALL

FROGUN ENCORE will fully delight and satiate your need for loot, with each level being stuffed absolutely to the brim with collectibles – grab coins to unlock new cosmetic hats and costumes, collect journal notes to learn more about the world of Frogun and General Fluff’s plan, test your skills to receive reward emblems, and more!

EASY TO PICK UP AND PLAY

Knowing the original Frogun isn’t a necessity to be able to enjoy Encore! New and returning players alike will be able to sink their teeth into the challenges and wealth of content the game has to offer.

About Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Top Hat Studios is your favorite publisher of fine indie delicacies, primarily supporting Japanese-inspired, retro-themed, and/or simply highly creative titles. As a company started by and working with grassroots developers and incubating developer talent, Top Hat Studios focuses on supporting games all the way from blockbuster productions through to niche and boutique experimentations.

Top Hat Studios’ diverse portfolio includes hits such as Athenian Rhapsody, Frogun, Ova Magica, SONZAI, Labyrinth of the Demon King, and many more. Unique in its relationship to its partnered developers, Top Hat Studios is more than just a publisher but rather a strategic long-term partner, and provides a suite of resources to its developers, which include publishing, business development, corporate advisory, product & long-term strategy, creative media, tools, co-development, and engineering & porting expertise working with all major engines and codebases.