Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: Konami
- Publishers: Konami
Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand (2002)
Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand is an Adventure game, developed and published by Konami, which was released in 2002 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. It is the sequel to the 1998 game Frogger.
The game follows Frogger on a quest to find the Lost Wand, a magical artifact that has been stolen by the evil sorcerer, Croacus. Frogger must travel through a variety of levels, including swamps, forests, and caves, in order to find the wand and defeat Croacus. Along the way, he will encounter a variety of enemies, including snakes, spiders, and bats.
Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand is a 3D platformer game. Frogger can jump, climb, and swim through the levels. He can also use a variety of items to help him on his quest, such as lily pads, logs, and rocks.
The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and soundtrack. It was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand is a 3D platformer game. Frogger can jump, climb, and swim through the levels. He can also use a variety of items to help him on his quest, such as lily pads, logs, and rocks.
The game features a variety of levels, including swamps, forests, and caves. Each level is filled with enemies, obstacles, and puzzles. Frogger must use his skills and abilities to overcome these challenges and reach the end of each level.
In addition to the main story mode, the game also features a variety of bonus levels and minigames. These bonus levels and minigames can be unlocked by collecting coins and completing challenges throughout the main story mode.
Story
The story of Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand begins with Frogger and his friends enjoying a picnic in the forest. Suddenly, the evil sorcerer, Croacus, appears and steals the Lost Wand, a magical artifact that has the power to control the weather.
Frogger sets out on a quest to find the Lost Wand and defeat Croacus. Along the way, he will encounter a variety of enemies, including snakes, spiders, and bats. He will also meet a variety of new friends, including a talking frog named Froggy and a wise old owl named Hoot.
With the help of his friends, Frogger eventually reaches Croacus’s castle. He defeats Croacus and recovers the Lost Wand. Frogger then uses the wand to restore the balance of nature and save the day.
Characters
- Frogger: The protagonist of the game. Frogger is a brave and determined frog who is on a quest to find the Lost Wand and defeat Croacus.
- Froggy: A talking frog who is Frogger’s friend. Froggy is a bit of a coward, but he is always willing to help Frogger on his quest.
- Hoot: A wise old owl who is Frogger’s friend. Hoot provides Frogger with advice and guidance on his quest.
- Croacus: The evil sorcerer who has stolen the Lost Wand. Croacus is a powerful wizard who is determined to use the wand to control the weather and plunge the world into chaos.
Development
Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo. The game was directed by Hideo Kojima, who is best known for his work on the Metal Gear Solid series.
The game was developed using the Unreal Engine 2.0. The game’s graphics were praised for their detail and realism.
Reception
Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game was also praised by critics for its graphics, gameplay, and soundtrack.
The game was nominated for several awards, including the Game of the Year award at the 2002 Golden Joystick Awards.
Legacy
Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand is considered to be one of the best Frogger games ever made. The game’s success led to the development of several sequels, including Frogger’s Adventures 3 and Frogger Returns.
The game has also been ported to a variety of other platforms, including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii.
Review Score
8/10
