Get ready to stretch those frog legs and test your grappling hook skills! We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that the Public Playtest for Frogreign is now live on Steam, and it’s time for you to dive into the amphibious Kingdom of Callidrya!
What is Frogreign?
For those just tuning in, Frogreign is a vibrant, pixel-art Metroidvania adventure game developed by the team at Arkanpixel. You play as Rill, a frog prince on a vital quest to find his lost sister, who vanished amid royal conspiracies and ancient spirits.
The core gameplay hook (pun intended!) revolves around Rill’s incredible mobility:
- Tongue as a Grapple: Use Rill’s long, elastic tongue to swing, slap, and grapple onto almost any surface—or even enemies!
- Fluid Movement: Leap, climb, and swim with the agility you’d expect from a royal amphibian.
- Spirit Magic: Your companion wisp, Lumi, channels spiritual power to aid in combat and puzzle-solving.
Imagine classic 2D action-adventure with a unique, tongue-swinging twist, all wrapped up in a beautiful, SNES-inspired aesthetic.
What to Expect in the Playtest
This isn’t just a tiny sliver of a demo! The public playtest offers players over an hour of exclusive content, giving you a proper first taste of the full experience.
- The Celestial Well: Explore the first major, handcrafted zone of the game. It’s a blend of platforming challenges, engaging puzzles, and exciting combat encounters.
- A Glimpse of the Story: The playtest includes an early version of the introduction cutscene, setting the stage for Rill’s epic journey.
- Refined Gameplay: If you’ve played an earlier build at an event, you’ll notice significant improvements to the movement system—it feels better than ever!
How to Join the Adventure
The public playtest is live now! Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first to explore the gorgeous world of Callidrya and help us shape the final game.
- Head to the Steam Page: Search for “Frogreign” on Steam.
- Request Access: Click the “Request Access” button on the game’s Steam page.
- Leap In! Once approved, you can download the build and start your adventure.
We’re running the public playtest until November 12th (or check the Steam page for the latest end date!), so you have plenty of time to get your hands dirty—or, well, wet!
Your Feedback is Priceless!
Playtests are all about iteration and making the game the best it can be. As a small indie studio, your input is incredibly valuable to Arkanpixel. We want to know:
- How does the grappling/swinging feel?
- Are the puzzles too easy, too hard, or just right?
- Did you encounter any unexpected bugs or technical hiccups?
- What was your favourite or least favourite part of the Celestial Well?
Be sure to utilise the feedback channels (Steam Discussion page, Discord, or the in-game survey) to let the developers know your thoughts!
Don’t just sit there waiting for the next big Metroidvania—become the next big Metroidvania hero! Request your access today and join Prince Rill on his quest. Happy leaping!
Frogreign on Steam – https://shorturl.at/RNuSo
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