Ribbit King

Ribbit King is a relatively simple arcade game focusing on golf, created mainly for the youngest players. This sport is called frolf because instead of traditional balls we use.... frogs. Of course, it is not the case that we use a golf club to make further moves, because it would be too cruel. The frogs mentioned above are on specially prepared catapults. Launching a catapult causes a frog to be fired at the desired place. Bandai is responsible for the production and release of this game, also known for such series as Monkey Turn or Digimon World. Ribbit King was released on PlayStation 2 and Gamecube. Both versions present a very similar level of performance, both in terms of graphics quality and gameplay.

Plot

Ribbit King, contrary to what one might initially think, has been provided with a rather symbolic storyline. We play as a worker named Scooter. He wants to become the champion of the sport described above so that he can win the "Super Ribbinite", an item that would be used on his home planet as a raw material needed to produce fuel. During the course of the game, we meet many other funny characters. With these heroes we stand up to the next duels, winning frolf tournaments.

Mechanics

The rules of the game described above are very similar to classic golf. The basic task of the player is to place the frog in the designated hole. This must be done with as few strokes as possible. However, this is not the end of the game's possibilities. There are other opportunities to collect the necessary points. Characteristic spheres can be found above many of the maps. Flying through them will result in additional bonuses. In some missions, we also receive bonuses for directing frogs towards the water or from other interactions with objects in the area.

Technical aspects

The player can unlock humorous cut-scenes starring the in-game characters. Visually, Ribbit King looks decent. The graphics were kept in cartoon style. Ribbit King has a full-fledged multiplayer for four people, where players make moves in turns.

Last updated on 10 December 2007