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''Frogun'' is a 3D PlatformGame published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., and developed by Raúl "Molegato" Martínez (who has previously worked on ''Demented Pixie'', ''Supersonic Tank Cats'', and ''VideoGame/ShadyLewdKart''). The successful Website/{{Kickstarter}} campaign for this game is located [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/molegato/frogun here]]. A demo containing the entire first world of the game was temporarily available as part of UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Next Fest 2022, and the full game officially released on August 2, 2022.

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''Frogun'' is a 3D PlatformGame published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., and developed by Raúl "Molegato" Martínez (who has previously worked on ''Demented Pixie'', ''Supersonic Tank Cats'', and ''VideoGame/ShadyLewdKart''). The successful Website/{{Kickstarter}} campaign for this game is located [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/molegato/frogun here]]. A demo containing the entire first world of the game was temporarily available as part of UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Platform/{{Steam}} Next Fest 2022, and the full game officially released on August 2, 2022.



* {{Retraux}}: Has the aesthetic of a [[UsefulNotes/TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames 5th generation]] platformer.

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* {{Retraux}}: Has the aesthetic of a [[UsefulNotes/TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames [[MediaNotes/TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames 5th generation]] platformer.
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* Retraux: Has the aesthetic of a [[UsefulNotes/TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames 5th generation]] platformer.

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* Retraux: {{Retraux}}: Has the aesthetic of a [[UsefulNotes/TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames 5th generation]] platformer.
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* Retraux: Has the aesthetic of a [[TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames 5th generation]] platformer.

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* Retraux: Has the aesthetic of a [[TheFifthGenerationOfConsoleVideoGames 5th generation]] platformer.
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* {{Fireballs}}: Enemies in fire stages shoot out balls of fire. One of the obstacles is also rotating 4-way fireball stick.
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* FlameSpewerObstacle: One of the hazards are dragon head statues that move back and forth and constantly shoot out flames.
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* SawBladesOfDeath: Back-and-forth moving circular saws act as a hazard.


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* StalactiteSpite: Icicles wait patiently before Renata is under them before they fall.
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A sequel, ''Frogun ENCORE'', was announced on March 17, 2023 and is planned to be released soon. A trailer can be seen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGocaIO9QvM here]].
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* SpeedrunReward: One of the collectibles in each level can be collected by completing the level under a time limit.
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* ModestyShorts: Renata wears a pair of black spats under her skirt.
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* CollisionDamage: Enemies will hurt the player upon collision.
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* ThrowTheMookAtThem: Enemies grabbed with a tongue can be launched at other enemies.
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* {{Checkpoint}}: Comes in form of flag poles.

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* {{Checkpoint}}: Comes in the form of flag poles.poles. If Renata dies after touching one, she'll respawn with everything she had collected before touching it. The flag can also be touched again after collecting more coins and gems in order to preserve them as well.



* LilyPadPlatform: Lilypad can be stepped on but it acts as a TemporaryPlatform.

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* LilyPadPlatform: Lilypad Lilypads can be stepped on on, but it acts they sink into the water shortly after being stepped on, so they also act as a TemporaryPlatform.



* MultipurposeTongue: The frog's tongue can defeat and grab enemies, and used as a grappling hook.

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* MultipurposeTongue: The frog's tongue can defeat and grab and eject enemies, and be used as a grappling hook.



* RodentsOfUnusualSize: Giant rodent is one of the most basic enemy you'll encounter.

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* RodentsOfUnusualSize: Giant rodent is rodents are one of the most basic enemy enemies you'll encounter.



* SpikesOfDoom: Spikes in this game are rather short. Some retract periodically.
* SpringySpores: Springboards take a shape of a fungus.
* SuperDrowningSkills: Renata can walk if water is shallow but deep water kills her.

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* SpikesOfDoom: Spikes There are various spike traps in this game are rather short. Some game, some of which retract periodically.
* SpringySpores: Springboards take a shape of a fungus.
Large blue fungi act as springboards when Renata jumps on them.
* SuperDrowningSkills: Renata can walk if water is through shallow water, but deep water kills her.her (though instead of a death animation, she's simply stuck floating on her back).



* TemporaryPlatform: Some platforms collapse soon after being stepped on.
* TreasureIsBiggerInFiction: Gems Renata encounters gems that are almost as big as herself. Even coins are very large.

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* TemporaryPlatform: Some Cracked platforms and [[LilyPadPlatform lilypads]] collapse soon after being stepped on.
* TreasureIsBiggerInFiction: Gems The Fly Emblems that Renata encounters gems that collects are almost as big as herself. So are the green gems that are supposed to fit in the eye sockets of those Emblems. Even the coins are very rather large.

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* LilyPadPlatform: Lilypad can be stepped on but it acts as a TemporaryPlatform.



* RodentsOfUnusualSize: Giant rodent is one of the most basic enemy you'll encounter.



* SpikesOfDoom: Spikes in this game are rather short and periodically retract.

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* SpikesOfDoom: Spikes in this game are rather short and periodically retract.short. Some retract periodically.


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* SuperDrowningSkills: Renata can walk if water is shallow but deep water kills her.

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* BottomlessPits: Falling off the map counts as a pit as there's nothing below.



* FloatingPlatforms: Many platforms float or even move mid-air.
* FollowTheMoney: Coins will often show the player where to go.



* MultipurposeTongue: The frog's tongue can defeat and grab enemies, and used as a grappling hook.



* RewardingVandalism: Smashing pottery yields coins.



* SpikesOfDoom: Spikes in this game are rather short and periodically retract.
* SpringySpores: Springboards take a shape of a fungus.



* TreasureIsBiggerInFiction: Geme Renata encounters are almost as big as herself.

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* TemporaryPlatform: Some platforms collapse soon after being stepped on.
* TreasureIsBiggerInFiction: Geme Gems Renata encounters gems that are almost as big as herself.herself. Even coins are very large.
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* {{Checkpoint}}: Comes in form of flag poles.



* TacticalSuicideBoss: Every boss would be impossible to defeat if their attacks didn't do things like summon smaller flies that can be shot at it with the Frogun, or in the FinalBoss' case, [[spoiler:ceremonial torches that can be pulled with the Frogun to torch him from underneath]].

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* TacticalSuicideBoss: Every boss would be impossible to defeat if their attacks didn't do things like summon smaller flies that can be shot at it with the Frogun, or in the FinalBoss' case, [[spoiler:ceremonial torches that can be pulled with the Frogun to torch him from underneath]].underneath]].
* TreasureIsBiggerInFiction: Geme Renata encounters are almost as big as herself.

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* PostEndGameContent: Beating the FinalBoss unlocks access to some additional levels, as well as displays the developer's times for every level [[RankInflation that will add diamonds to their Fly Emblems if beaten]].



* ShoutOut: Some of the hats Renata can buy from the merchant are references to other games, such as the Toasty and Dooper hats referencing ''VideoGame/ToastyAshesOfDusk'' and its director.

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* ShoutOut: Some of the hats Renata can buy from the merchant are references to based on characters from other games, such as the Toree from ''VideoGame/Toree3D'', Billie from ''VideoGame/BillieBustUp'', and Toasty and Dooper hats referencing from ''VideoGame/ToastyAshesOfDusk'' and its director.(plus a Dooper hat based on ''Toasty'''s director).
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* FinalBoss: [[spoiler:Beelzebub himself, who has imprisoned Renata's parents as part of a ritual to free himself from the ruins.]]



* RuinsForRuinsSake: The theme of the first area is a ruined temple dedicated to Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies, that Renata's parents went to explore and then never came back from. While later levels are also set in the ruins, the main theme changes, such as becoming a LethalLavaLand.

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* RuinsForRuinsSake: The theme of the first area is a ruined temple dedicated to Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies, that Renata's parents went to explore and then never came back from. While later levels are also set in the ruins, the main theme changes, such as becoming a LethalLavaLand.LethalLavaLand.
* ShoutOut: Some of the hats Renata can buy from the merchant are references to other games, such as the Toasty and Dooper hats referencing ''VideoGame/ToastyAshesOfDusk'' and its director.
* TacticalSuicideBoss: Every boss would be impossible to defeat if their attacks didn't do things like summon smaller flies that can be shot at it with the Frogun, or in the FinalBoss' case, [[spoiler:ceremonial torches that can be pulled with the Frogun to torch him from underneath]].
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* RankInflation: Beating a stage under a certain time rewards the player with the wing piece of the Fly Emblem. However, beating the developer's time will reward the player with small diamonds around the ring piece, although they're not required for completion.
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''Frogun'' is an upcoming 3D PlatformGame published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., and developed by Raúl "Molegato" Martínez (who has previously worked on ''Demented Pixie'', ''Supersonic Tank Cats'', and ''VideoGame/ShadyLewdKart''). The successful Website/{{Kickstarter}} campaign for this game is located [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/molegato/frogun here]]. The game is currently still in development, with a tentative release date of August 2, 2022, but a demo containing the entire first world of the game was temporarily available as part of UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Next Fest 2022.

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''Frogun'' is an upcoming a 3D PlatformGame published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., and developed by Raúl "Molegato" Martínez (who has previously worked on ''Demented Pixie'', ''Supersonic Tank Cats'', and ''VideoGame/ShadyLewdKart''). The successful Website/{{Kickstarter}} campaign for this game is located [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/molegato/frogun here]]. The game is currently still in development, with a tentative release date of August 2, 2022, but a A demo containing the entire first world of the game was temporarily available as part of UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Next Fest 2022, and the full game officially released on August 2, 2022.



!!Tropes Present in the Demo:
* OneHundredPercentCompletion: While the demo's main goal is completing stages, the Fly Emblem collected gains various adornments if the right conditions are met, and not necessarily all in the same run; to fully complete every level, Renata also has to find the research notes left by past explorers (including her parents), beat the stage under a set time, collect every coin in the stage, and pick up all of the large gems located in various side paths.
* GoombaStomp: Renata's primary means of attack in the demo is to jump on her enemies, though some can also be grappled with the Frogun.
* GottaCatchThemAll: The objective of every level in the demo is to reach the end, sometimes racing against Jake or having to beat a boss, in order to collect the Fly Emblem at the end and help Renata track her parents down.
* GrapplingHookPistol: The Frogun's main function in the demo is to act as one, using its sticky tongue to help pull Renata across gaps.
* KidHero: Renata, the playable character in the demo, is a young girl whose main objective is to locate her missing parents.
* LivingWeapon: The Frogun is sentient, and speaks up multiple times in the demo to provide tutorials and helpful advice.
* PunnyName: Renata's parents are named Lily and Tod Hops in the demo, keeping with the game's frog theme (lily pads, toad, hopping).
* TheRival: One of the stages in the Next Fest demo is a race through a level against another kid named Jake and his snake partner Snatch, who want to loot the ruins but mistake Renata and Frogun as rival treasure hunters.
* RuinsForRuinsSake: The demo's main setting is a ruined temple dedicated to Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies, that Renata's parents went to explore and then never came back from.

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!!Tropes Present in the Demo:
!!Tropes:
* OneHundredPercentCompletion: While the demo's main goal is completing stages, the Fly Emblem collected gains various adornments if the right conditions are met, and not necessarily all in the same run; to fully complete every level, Renata also has to find the research notes left by past explorers (including her parents), beat the stage under a set time, collect every coin in the stage, and pick up all of the large gems located in various side paths.
* GoombaStomp: Renata's primary means of attack in the demo is to jump on her enemies, though some can also be grappled with the Frogun.
Frogun and then ejected at other obstacles.
* GottaCatchThemAll: The objective of every level in the demo is to reach the end, sometimes racing against Jake or having to beat a boss, in order to collect the Fly Emblem at the end and help Renata track her parents down.
* GrapplingHookPistol: The Frogun's main function in the demo is to act as one, using its sticky tongue to help pull Renata across gaps.
* KidHero: Renata, the playable character in the demo, character, is a young girl whose main objective is to locate her missing parents.
* LivingWeapon: The Frogun is sentient, and speaks up multiple times in throughout the demo game to provide tutorials and helpful advice.
* PunnyName: Renata's parents are named Lily and Tod Hops in the demo, Hops, keeping with the game's frog theme (lily pads, toad, hopping).
* TheRival: One Some of the stages in the Next Fest demo is are a race through a level against another kid named Jake and his snake partner Snatch, who want to loot the ruins but but, in their first encounter, mistake Renata and Frogun as rival treasure hunters.
* RuinsForRuinsSake: The demo's main setting theme of the first area is a ruined temple dedicated to Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies, that Renata's parents went to explore and then never came back from.from. While later levels are also set in the ruins, the main theme changes, such as becoming a LethalLavaLand.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Renata and the Frogun]]
''Frogun'' is an upcoming 3D PlatformGame published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., and developed by Raúl "Molegato" Martínez (who has previously worked on ''Demented Pixie'', ''Supersonic Tank Cats'', and ''VideoGame/ShadyLewdKart''). The successful Website/{{Kickstarter}} campaign for this game is located [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/molegato/frogun here]]. The game is currently still in development, with a tentative release date of August 2, 2022, but a demo containing the entire first world of the game was temporarily available as part of UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Next Fest 2022.
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!!Tropes Present in the Demo:
* OneHundredPercentCompletion: While the demo's main goal is completing stages, the Fly Emblem collected gains various adornments if the right conditions are met, and not necessarily all in the same run; to fully complete every level, Renata also has to find the research notes left by past explorers (including her parents), beat the stage under a set time, collect every coin in the stage, and pick up all of the large gems located in various side paths.
* GoombaStomp: Renata's primary means of attack in the demo is to jump on her enemies, though some can also be grappled with the Frogun.
* GottaCatchThemAll: The objective of every level in the demo is to reach the end, sometimes racing against Jake or having to beat a boss, in order to collect the Fly Emblem at the end and help Renata track her parents down.
* GrapplingHookPistol: The Frogun's main function in the demo is to act as one, using its sticky tongue to help pull Renata across gaps.
* KidHero: Renata, the playable character in the demo, is a young girl whose main objective is to locate her missing parents.
* LivingWeapon: The Frogun is sentient, and speaks up multiple times in the demo to provide tutorials and helpful advice.
* PunnyName: Renata's parents are named Lily and Tod Hops in the demo, keeping with the game's frog theme (lily pads, toad, hopping).
* TheRival: One of the stages in the Next Fest demo is a race through a level against another kid named Jake and his snake partner Snatch, who want to loot the ruins but mistake Renata and Frogun as rival treasure hunters.
* RuinsForRuinsSake: The demo's main setting is a ruined temple dedicated to Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies, that Renata's parents went to explore and then never came back from.

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