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'''Crazy Frog Racer''' is a racing video game developed by Neko Entertainment and published by Digital Jesters, released November 21, 2005 for PC, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo DS. The game was only released in European and Australian markets. It was the first game in the [[Crazy Frog Racer|Crazy Frog Racer series]].
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'''Crazy Frog Racer''' is a racing video game developed by Neko Entertainment and published by Digital Jesters, released November 21, 2005 for PC and PlayStation 2. The game was only released in European and Australian markets. It was the first game in the [[Crazy Frog Racer|Crazy Frog Racer series]].


The game features [[Crazy Frog]] and a [[:Category:Characters in Crazy Frog Racer (Game)|new cast of characters]] introduced in this game racing in 12 tracks in a setting similar to the one featured in [[Axel F]].
The game features [[Crazy Frog]], the [[Drone]], and a [[:Category:Characters in Crazy Frog Racer (Game)|new cast of characters]] introduced in this game racing in 12 tracks in a setting similar to the one featured in [[Axel F]].


== Development<ref>https://www.mobygames.com/game/crazy-frog-racer/adblurbs</ref> ==
==Development==
Crazy Frog Racer seems to have begun development shortly after July 1, 2005, after Digital Jesters acquired the exclusive rights to license Crazy Frog by [[Wallaroo Licensing Company]]. Leo Zullo, marketing director and co-founder of Digital Jesters, hinted at expanding the Crazy Frog universe with new characters, stating:<blockquote>"We're working with Wallaroo to develop our own intellectual property within the Crazy Frog universe, capitalizing on the colossal success of the ubiquitous character. We've continually hinted that big things were just around the corner at Digital Jesters, and they don't get much bigger than this."</blockquote>The game was set to launch in November 2005, four months after the licensing agreement. The game would launch in Europe for £19.99 (€29.99), with a worldwide release planned for Quarter 1, 2006 (this never happened).
On June 14, 2005, [[Wallaroo Licensing Company]], representing [[Erik Wernquist]], announced an opening for the license to Crazy Frog in the electronic entertainment market.<ref>https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/wallaroo-licensing-company-offers-bdquothe-crazy-frogldquo-for-worldwide-licensing</ref>


Around October 18, 2005, a website for the game, [[CrazyFrogGame.com]] was launched. This website featured in-game screenshots and downloadable content such as wallpapers. A forum was supposedly also launched within the website for fans to "discuss tactics, strategy and all things Annoying in the run up to launch and beyond." The price was elaborated on further, being £/€19.99 for the PlayStation 2 version, and £/€14.99 for the PC version.
Crazy Frog Racer seems to have begun development shortly after July 1, 2005, after Digital Jesters acquired the license from Wallaroo. Leo Zullo, marketing director and co-founder of Digital Jesters, hinted at expanding the Crazy Frog universe with new characters, stating:<blockquote>"We're working with Wallaroo to develop our own intellectual property within the Crazy Frog universe, capitalizing on the colossal success of the ubiquitous character. We've continually hinted that big things were just around the corner at Digital Jesters, and they don't get much bigger than this."</blockquote>The game was set to launch in November 2005, four months after the licensing agreement. The game would launch in Europe for £19.99 (€29.99), with a worldwide release planned for Quarter 1, 2006 (this never happened).<ref>https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/lsquocrazy-frogrsquo-leaps-to-playstation</ref>


On October 21, 2005, it was announced that Ubisoft had signed a deal with Digital Jesters to distribute Crazy Frog Racer in the UK, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand, and export territories. This deal also announced that the game would be [[Crazy Frog Racer GBA|coming to GameBoy Advance]] as well.
Around October 18, 2005, a website for the game, [[CrazyFrogGame.com]] was launched. This website featured in-game screenshots and downloadable content such as wallpapers. A forum was supposedly also launched within the website for fans to "discuss tactics, strategy and all things Annoying in the run up to launch and beyond." The price was elaborated on further, being £/€19.99 for the PlayStation 2 version, and £/€14.99 for the PC version.<ref>https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/crazy-frog-racer-website-goes-live</ref>


On November 17, 2005, the game had gone gold and was set to begin distribution in early December 2005.
On October 21, 2005, it was announced that Ubisoft had signed a deal with Digital Jesters to distribute Crazy Frog Racer in the UK, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand, and export territories.<ref>https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/ubisoft-goes-crazy</ref>


==PLAYING MODES==
On November 17, 2005, the game had gone gold and was set to begin distribution in early December 2005.<ref>https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/crazy-frog-racer-goes-gold</ref>
===CHAMPIONSHIP===
Confront your competitors or friends in 3 championships comprised of 4 different circuits, either in Single player or Multiplayer.
At the end of each race, participants receive a number of points based
on the order in which they finish. The driver who has scored the most
points by the end of the end of the last race wins the championship.
In Single player mode only:
In the modes, the player can unlock the “Funny Cup” championship
after winning the “Baby Cup” championship.
===SINGLE RACE===
You can choose from 12 different courses to challenge your competitors
or friends in frantic races! This mode is available in both Single player
and Multiplayer!
===CHASE RACE===
Right from the start, the player is being pursued by Drone. The player
must survive as long as possible on the circuit before his energy gauge
runs out. Chase race ends when the energy bar is completely depleted.
===TIME TRIALS===
In Single player mode only. It allows you to test your talents in driving
alone. No opponents and no bonuses. Time is your only enemy! Try to
beat the records on all of the game circuits!
===BATTLE===
In this mode, which is for Multiplayer only, confront your friends in arenas.
The rules are simple: the last one alive on the track wins! Each player
starts with three lives. Bonuses are dispersed throughout each arena,
enabling you to set traps for your opponents or to attack them. You
have 3 arenas in which to demonstrate who is the best and most skillful!
==BONUSES==
Bonuses are available and can be used in all playing modes except time
trials (single player only).
They all work on a “monetary” system so they can be bought and used.
The player must accumulate credit during the race to be able to unlock
the bonuses.
===THE CREDITS TO COLLECT===
They are distributed along the track. They reappear during the race.
You can accumulate them and use them to purchase weapons.
1 coin = 500 credits.
===ARMOR BONUSES===
This bonus gives you 1 armor point. It is placed randomly along the
route, just as credit points are. It cannot be bought.
Each player has a different number of armor points:
• Each time the player is touched by a trap or a weapon or gets off
track, armor points are lost.
• If the armor points reach zero, the player’s vehicle explodes and
he/she cannot continue until the next circuit.
===BONUSES TO PICK UP (POWER UP)===
Power Ups can be used by all of the game’s main characters.
There are 7 types.
===1. Fixed Traps===
These are metal spheres that look identical until they are deployed, after
which they can be distinguished from one another. There are 3 types of
spheres: Bored sphere, Two-slit sphere, and Made-up sphere.


*BORED SPHERES
==Game Modes==
===Championship===
The standard game mode, where the player competes against CPU players to win the most points. After beating each cup, the next cup unlocks, as well as an arena for multiplayer. There are four cups to compete in in the game. This mode can be played alone or with two players.


It has many holes: when a vehicle approaches,
==== Baby Cup ====
spikes come out of the holes. It remains active
The first cup, unlocked from the start. It will take about 15-17 minutes to complete. After beating this cup, you unlock the Funny Cup and Gutter Arena.
throughout the race and disappears when someone
{| class="wikitable"
touches it. To be touched, a vehicle must pass
!'''East Park Beach'''
near it.
!'''Southwest High Town'''
!'''High Town'''
!'''North City'''
|-
|[[File:East Park Beach.png]]
|[[File:Southwest High Town.png]]
|[[File:High Town.png]]
|[[File:North City.png]]
|-
|[[File:East Park Beach Map.png]]
|[[File:Southwest High Town Map.png]]
|[[File:High Town Map.png]]
|[[File:North City Map.png]]
|}


*TWO-SLIT SPHERES
==== Funny Cup ====
The second cup, taking about 20-22 minutes to complete. After this cup, you unlock the Crazy Cup and Target Arena.
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Sewer'''
!'''West City'''
!'''West Park Bench'''
!'''Park Bench'''
|-
|[[File:Sewer.png]]
|[[File:West City.png]]
|[[File:West Park Beach.png]]
|[[File:Park Beach.png]]
|-
|[[File:Sewer Map.png]]
|[[File:West City Map.png]]
|[[File:West Park Beach Map.png]]
|[[File:Park Beach Map.png]]
|}


The upper part of the ball can rotate, and it has 2
==== Crazy Cup ====
horizontal slots where two blades come out and
The third cup, which takes about 30 minutes to finish. After beating this cup, you unlock the Special Cup, and Stadium Arena.
swirl round. It remains active throughout the race
{| class="wikitable"
and disappears when a player touches it. To be
!'''Down Town'''
touched, a vehicle must come rather near it.
!'''Center City'''
!'''Peripheral'''
!'''Technical Path'''
|-
|[[File:Down Town.png]]
|[[File:Center City.png]]
|[[File:Peripheral.png]]
|[[File:Technical Path.png]]
|-
|[[File:Down Town Map.png]]
|[[File:Center City Map.png]]
|[[File:Peripheral Map.png]]
|[[File:Technical Path Map.png]]
|}


*MADE-UP SPHERE
==== Special Cup ====
The fourth and final cup in the game, combining all three cups together for an hour-long marathon. After winning this cup, you unlock [[Matilda]].


This sphere has two parts. The two halves split
===Single Race===
several yards apart and form a magnetic field that
All tracks are unlocked from the start, and you race a single track. Like Championship mode, this mode can be for two players.
cuts across part of the track. It remains active
throughout the race and disappears when a player
touches it. To be touched, a vehicle must pass
between the two demi-spheres.
===2. Mines===
They resemble underwater mines. The cheap versions are very unpredictable. Attention! For all mines, remember: • If the vehicle is close to the explosion, it loses an armor point.


• If it is several yards away, it is shaken by the shockwaves and loses a certain percentage of speed.
===Time Trials===
No other racers are against you, so you can go as fast as possible for three laps on a track of your choosing. Your fastest times are recorded on the leaderboard.


*DIGITAL MINE
===Chase===
Playing as [[The Annoying Thing]], you are chased by a group of [[Drones]] who are trying to stop you. The goal is to survive as long as possible, being scored based on how much distance you cover.


It has a variable timer. Each time a vehicle passes, the timer counts down by one increment. When the timer reaches zero, the mine explodes!
===Arena (Multiplayer)===
A multiplayer exclusive mode, where two players battle each other with the various bonuses. The three arenas are unlocked by playing through Championship mode.<gallery mode="nolines">
File:Gutter Arena.png|'''Gutter Arena''', unlocked by beating Baby Cup
File:Target Arena.png|'''Target Arena''', unlocked by beating Funny Cup
File:Stadium Arena.png|'''Stadium Arena''', unlocked by beating Crazy Cup
</gallery>


*TIME BOMBS
== Characters ==
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="80" heights="80">
File:CFR Annoying Thing.png|[[The Annoying Thing]]
File:CFR Ellie.png|[[Ellie]]
File:CFR Jack.png|[[Jack]]
File:CFR Flash.png|[[Flash]]
File:CFR Drone.png|[[Drone]]
File:CFR Grim.png|[[Grim]]
File:CFR Michel.png|[[Michel]]
File:CFR Bobo.png|[[Bobo]]
File:CFR Matilda.png|[[Matilda]]
</gallery>Matilda is the only unlockable character in the game, awarded once beating the Special Cup.


It has a timer (a series of 10 illuminated points that form a circle). At the start, 5 to 10 point sare lit up at random. Each tenth of a second, a light goes out. At zero, the bomb explodes.
== Bonuses ==
[[File:CFR Coin.png|thumb|A coin, worth 500 points.]]
Bonuses can be purchased during a race by collecting coins. Each coin is worth 500 points.
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Name'''
|Bored Sphere
|Two-Slit Sphere
|Made-Up Sphere
|Digital Mine
|Time Bomb
|Laser Mine
|Forward Missile
|Backward Missile
|Laser Beam
|Mortar
|Shield
|Boost
|-
|'''Icon'''
|[[File:CFR Bored Sphere.png]]
|[[File:CFR Two-Slit Sphere.png]]
|[[File:CFR Made-Up Sphere.png]]
|[[File:CFR Digital Mine.png]]
|[[File:CFR Time Bomb.png]]
|[[File:CFR Laser Mine.png]]
|[[File:CFR Forward Missile.png]]
|[[File:CFR Backward Missile.png]]
|[[File:CFR Laser Beam.png]]
|[[File:CFR Mortar.png]]
|[[File:CFR Shield.png]]
|[[File:CFR Boost.png]]
|-
|'''Description'''
|A sphere which pokes out spikes when someone comes near it.
|A ball with two spinning blades swirling around it.
|A sphere which splits into two halves that forms a magnetic field which damages others.
|It starts with a random counter. Each time a vehicle passes it, the timer counts down, exploding when it reaches zero.
|A circular timer, up to ten increments, appears on the front. It starts with 5 to 10 points, and explodes when it reaches zero.
|As soon as a vehicle passes it, its light blinks, until it explodes.
|Three missiles get fired in bursts forwards.
|Three projectiles get fanned out behind the vehicle.
|A laser beam gets fired ahead.
|Hits a target at least 10 yards ahead, up to 30 yards, automatically targeting them.
|Protects the vehicle for a period of time.
|Causes a rapid acceleration for five seconds.
|-
|'''Cost'''
|1000
|1000
|1000
|1000
|1500
|1500
|2000
|2000
|3000
|3500
|2000
|2000
|}
[[File:CFR Nuts.png|thumb|Nuts, which repair a damaged vehicle when collected.]]
When a vehicle is damaged, players can collect nuts on the track, repairing it.


*LASER MINE
Every character has access to Boost, Shield, Mortar, Laser Bomb, and Missiles. However, certain bonuses can only be purchased by certain characters.
{| class="wikitable"
!
!Laser Mine
!Time Bomb
!Digital Mine
!Made-Up Sphere
!Two-Slit Sphere
!Bored Sphere
|-
|'''The Annoying Thing'''
|✓
|
|
|
|
|✓
|-
|'''Ellie'''
|✓
|
|
|
|
|✓
|-
|'''Jack'''
|✓
|
|
|
|
|✓
|-
|'''Flash'''
|✓
|
|
|
|✓
|
|-
|'''Drone'''
|
|
|✓
|✓
|
|
|-
|'''Grim'''
|
|✓
|
|
|✓
|
|-
|'''Michel'''
|
|
|✓
|✓
|
|
|-
|'''Bobo'''
|
|
|✓
|✓
|
|
|-
|'''Matilda'''
|
|✓
|
|
|✓
|
|}


It has a red light that blinks slowly. The instant
== Soundtrack ==
a vehicle approaches, the light’s blinking accelerates
The game does not feature any songs by [[Crazy Frog]]. Instead, an original soundtrack was created for this game.
to full speed and the mine explodes.
===3. Missiles===
• Forwards: A succession of 3 missiles is fired
in bursts.
• Backwards: 3 illuminated projectiles are
fanned out in front of the vehicle.
===4. Laser beam===
This is a laser beam that is fired ahead. When
the vehicle moves, the beam stays on it.
When the player starts it up, a slight time
lapse occurs.
===5. Mortar===
It is launched in a bell-shaped trajectory and
can only hit a target at least 10 yards ahead
and up to a distance of 30 yards. The projectile
automatically targets the component, if the component
is in the target zone.
===6. Shield===
The shield protects the vehicles from the salvo of missiles and laser beams for a certain
amount of time.
===7. Boost===
The boost enables the player to accelerate the vehicle for 5 seconds.


==Characters==
One can listen to the soundtrack in game by going to the "Jukebox" in the main menu. The Annoying Thing dances along to the music being played.
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Song Title'''
!'''File Name'''
!'''Artist Name'''
!'''Composer Name'''
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OND-BZS0N8 Title Screen ("Frontend")]
|front_end.wav
|?
|?
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_HODEoW0mc Main Menu]
|menu_theme.wav
|Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel
|Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zethHyV8zz8 Race Results ("Classification")]
|classification.wav
|Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel
|Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLc0YSkrz3c Congratulation]
|congratulation.wav
|?
|?
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ6UhWCalxM Finish (Win)]
|finish_win.wav
|?
|?
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIN_9IjBfOs Finish (Lose)]
|finish_lose.wav
|?
|?
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HNZq8W5Ly4 Finish (Podium)]
|finish_podium.wav
|?
|?
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGupCYpUfYY Track Preview ("World Map")]
|world_map.wav
|?
|?
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbFJQqfdjyQ My Parts Fall Out]
|track_one.wav
|Prince Quick Mix
|M. Napuri
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hb5HiY1cFc Crazy Street]
|track_two.wav
|Faribisch
|Barry Fisher
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyD4vk7c1EE Getting Things Started]
|track_three.wav
|DJ Cash
|Dan Money
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCX9W93yIEU Rama Rama]
|track_four.wav
|DJ Ace Man
|Andy Brookes
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-SZseAsDOQ Luv Hz]
|track_five.wav
|DJ Ace Man
|Andy Brookes
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zBtRC_UEeo Pacific Ice]
|track_six.wav
|Chris Lewis
|Chris Lewis
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUJ_Gzbirt8 Kenetix]
|track_seven.wav
|Sensha
Snare
|Stuart Henshall
Neil Shervell
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31UEEyylvck Excessive-izer]
|track_eight.wav
|The Smiggler
|The Smiggler
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmKM81i_VVA Paint Me A Picture]
|track_nine.wav
|The Smiggler
|The Smiggler
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqAEnft9jvs Crazy Dom]
|track_ten.wav
|Angus Martin
|Chris Hann
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH_dMizXlx8 Tadpole's Lament]
|track_eleven.wav
|Terry Spawn
|Tim Hart
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvKRbTBNJfg The City]
|track_twelve.wav
|Purple Mist
|Matt Vyner
|}


*[[The Annoying Thing#Crazy%20Frog%20Racer%202|The Annoying Thing]]
== Ports ==
*Jack
The game was initially released on PC and PlayStation 2. Later on, two handheld ports were created. The [[Crazy Frog Racer DS|Nintendo DS]] port, developed by The Code Monkeys and published by Digital Jesters, stayed true to the original game. The port for [[Crazy Frog Racer GBA|GameBoy Advance]], developed by Independent Arts Software and published by dtp Entertainment, introduced completely new tracks and characters.
*[[Ellie]]
 
*Matilda (Unlockable)
== Sequel ==
*Flash
Due to the success of the first game, a sequel, [[Crazy Frog Racer 2]], was released in 2006. This game expanded upon the original with more track diversity, new minigames, and bonus content.
*Grim
*Drone
*Michel
*Bobo


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Two of the game's songs is from the 2003 album, "Virtual Lifestyle," by Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel.<ref>https://open.spotify.com/album/4JbbIrJFjYnFRg3EdmGLo0</ref>
**"Main Menu" is "Kooky Cookies"<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-DAWkiRrzc</ref>
**"Classification" is "Virtual Lifestyle"<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVLayTTD0Kw</ref>
*The PC retail release is copy-protected with Starforce 3.
*The texture atlas for the font and buttons includes Nintendo GameCube buttons alongside the PlayStation 2's. This suggests that the game was planned for a GameCube release.[[File:CFR buttons.png|thumb|145x145px|Possibly Nintendo GameCube release?]][[File:CFR menu 4 players.png|thumb|152x152px|Four player slots!]]
**This theory is reinforced by another texture atlas for the character selection screen. It has slots for players 3 and 4; the GameCube has four controller ports while the PlayStation 2 only had two.
**It is possible that the game was planned for a Nintendo GameCube release, but was scrapped during development.
*There are billboards around the tracks with fake advertisements for locations, and characters that do not exist outside of these advertisements.
**While most signs reference things that do not exist, one references the song, [[1001 Nights]], and another references [[Axel F]]
*Game icon is the only one Crazy Frog image to have a penis.
*Soundtrack sharing couple of songs with Moto GP games<ref>https://vgost.fandom.com/wiki/Crazy_Frog_Racer</ref>.


*Game ported on many platforms, but most closest one is DS port
==Gallery==
*Matilda The Cow is the unlockable character. She unlocks when player
[[:File:CrazyFrog PCManual.pdf|Instruction manual scans included in the PC version (PDF).]]


==Gallery==
=== Cover Art ===
 
==== Windows ====
<gallery>
File:299236-crazy-frog-racer-windows-front-cover.jpg|Front Cover
File:634629-crazy-frog-racer-windows-spine-sides.jpg|Spine
File:299235-crazy-frog-racer-windows-back-cover.jpg|Back Cover
File:299237-crazy-frog-racer-windows-media.jpg|Disc
File:634624-crazy-frog-racer-windows-manual.jpg|Manual Front Cover
File:634625-crazy-frog-racer-windows-manual.jpg|Manual Back Cover
</gallery>
 
==== PlayStation 2 ====
<gallery>
File:185279-crazy-frog-racer-playstation-2-front-cover.jpg|Front Cover
File:335528-crazy-frog-racer-playstation-2-spine-sides.jpg|Spine
File:185280-crazy-frog-racer-playstation-2-back-cover.jpg|Back Cover
File:185278-crazy-frog-racer-playstation-2-media.jpg|Disc
File:Crazy frog racer manual.jpg|Manual Front Cover
File:335527-crazy-frog-racer-playstation-2-manual.jpg|Manual Back Cover
</gallery>
 
==== Other ====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:RussianCFR.jpg|Official boxart of russian release by 'Noviy Disk'.
File:RussianCFR.jpg|Official boxart of russian release by 'Noviy Disk'.
</gallery>
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:820681-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-title-screen-with-main.jpg|Title Screen
File:820683-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-player-selection-screen.jpg|Player Selection
File:820684-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-cup-selection-screen.jpg|Cup Selection
File:820695-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-the-results-are-in.jpg|Race Results
File:820703-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-in-the-jukebox-you-can.jpg|Jukebox Mode
File:820689-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-speed-up.jpg
File:820699-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-this-track-is-quite-outlandish.jpg
File:820692-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-i-flew-off-track.jpg
File:820700-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-driving-in-a-tunnel.jpg
File:820694-crazy-frog-racer-windows-screenshot-mine-ahead.jpg
</gallery>
=== Ripped Textures ===
<gallery>
File:CFR hot like hell.png|"Hot Like Hell" hot sauce
File:CFR pin up cafe.png|"Pin Up Cafe"
File:CFR cheap tasty.png|"Cheap'N Tasty, Open 24H"
File:CFR bobo dojo michel appetizer.png|[[Bobo|Bobo's]] Dojo and [[Michel|Michel's]] Appetizer
File:CFR airvan.png|"Airvan: Fast Enough For You?"
File:CFR 2 ronin 4 revenge.png|"2 Ronin 4 Revenge, In Theaters July 23." The bull resembles [[Toro]].
File:CFR vote james monkey.png|"Vote James Monkey"
File:CFR pumpking toys.png|"Pumpking Toys"
File:CFR turtle burger.png|"Turtle Burger"
File:CFR goof circus casino.png|Goof Circus Casino
File:CFR 1001 nights.png|"[[1001 Nights]] Hotel"
File:CFR gutter arena graffiti.png|Graffiti found in Gutter Arena. It has signatures from Neko Entertainment employees.
File:CFR stadium sign.png|Various signs found in Stadium Arena.
File:CFR michel sign.png|Wanted sign for [[Michel]]
File:CFR bobo sign.png|Wanted sign for [[Bobo]]
File:CFR drone sign.png|Wanted sign for [[Drone]]
File:CFR flash sign.png|Wanted sign for [[Flash]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Games]]
==References==
[[Category:Games for PlayStation 2]]
[[Category:Games for PC]]
[[Category:Crazy Frog Racer Games]]
[[Category:Games Released in Europe]]

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Crazy Frog Racer is a racing video game developed by Neko Entertainment and published by Digital Jesters, released November 21, 2005 for PC and PlayStation 2. The game was only released in European and Australian markets. It was the first game in the Crazy Frog Racer series.

The game features Crazy Frog, the Drone, and a new cast of characters introduced in this game racing in 12 tracks in a setting similar to the one featured in Axel F.

Development

On June 14, 2005, Wallaroo Licensing Company, representing Erik Wernquist, announced an opening for the license to Crazy Frog in the electronic entertainment market.[1]

Crazy Frog Racer seems to have begun development shortly after July 1, 2005, after Digital Jesters acquired the license from Wallaroo. Leo Zullo, marketing director and co-founder of Digital Jesters, hinted at expanding the Crazy Frog universe with new characters, stating:

"We're working with Wallaroo to develop our own intellectual property within the Crazy Frog universe, capitalizing on the colossal success of the ubiquitous character. We've continually hinted that big things were just around the corner at Digital Jesters, and they don't get much bigger than this."

The game was set to launch in November 2005, four months after the licensing agreement. The game would launch in Europe for £19.99 (€29.99), with a worldwide release planned for Quarter 1, 2006 (this never happened).[2]

Around October 18, 2005, a website for the game, CrazyFrogGame.com was launched. This website featured in-game screenshots and downloadable content such as wallpapers. A forum was supposedly also launched within the website for fans to "discuss tactics, strategy and all things Annoying in the run up to launch and beyond." The price was elaborated on further, being £/€19.99 for the PlayStation 2 version, and £/€14.99 for the PC version.[3]

On October 21, 2005, it was announced that Ubisoft had signed a deal with Digital Jesters to distribute Crazy Frog Racer in the UK, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand, and export territories.[4]

On November 17, 2005, the game had gone gold and was set to begin distribution in early December 2005.[5]

Game Modes

Championship

The standard game mode, where the player competes against CPU players to win the most points. After beating each cup, the next cup unlocks, as well as an arena for multiplayer. There are four cups to compete in in the game. This mode can be played alone or with two players.

Baby Cup

The first cup, unlocked from the start. It will take about 15-17 minutes to complete. After beating this cup, you unlock the Funny Cup and Gutter Arena.

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East Park Beach Map.png Southwest High Town Map.png High Town Map.png North City Map.png

Funny Cup

The second cup, taking about 20-22 minutes to complete. After this cup, you unlock the Crazy Cup and Target Arena.

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Sewer Map.png West City Map.png West Park Beach Map.png Park Beach Map.png

Crazy Cup

The third cup, which takes about 30 minutes to finish. After beating this cup, you unlock the Special Cup, and Stadium Arena.

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Special Cup

The fourth and final cup in the game, combining all three cups together for an hour-long marathon. After winning this cup, you unlock Matilda.

Single Race

All tracks are unlocked from the start, and you race a single track. Like Championship mode, this mode can be for two players.

Time Trials

No other racers are against you, so you can go as fast as possible for three laps on a track of your choosing. Your fastest times are recorded on the leaderboard.

Chase

Playing as The Annoying Thing, you are chased by a group of Drones who are trying to stop you. The goal is to survive as long as possible, being scored based on how much distance you cover.

Arena (Multiplayer)

A multiplayer exclusive mode, where two players battle each other with the various bonuses. The three arenas are unlocked by playing through Championship mode.

  • Gutter Arena, unlocked by beating Baby Cup

  • Target Arena, unlocked by beating Funny Cup

  • Stadium Arena, unlocked by beating Crazy Cup

Characters

Matilda is the only unlockable character in the game, awarded once beating the Special Cup.

Bonuses

A coin, worth 500 points.

Bonuses can be purchased during a race by collecting coins. Each coin is worth 500 points.

Name Bored Sphere Two-Slit Sphere Made-Up Sphere Digital Mine Time Bomb Laser Mine Forward Missile Backward Missile Laser Beam Mortar Shield Boost
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Description A sphere which pokes out spikes when someone comes near it. A ball with two spinning blades swirling around it. A sphere which splits into two halves that forms a magnetic field which damages others. It starts with a random counter. Each time a vehicle passes it, the timer counts down, exploding when it reaches zero. A circular timer, up to ten increments, appears on the front. It starts with 5 to 10 points, and explodes when it reaches zero. As soon as a vehicle passes it, its light blinks, until it explodes. Three missiles get fired in bursts forwards. Three projectiles get fanned out behind the vehicle. A laser beam gets fired ahead. Hits a target at least 10 yards ahead, up to 30 yards, automatically targeting them. Protects the vehicle for a period of time. Causes a rapid acceleration for five seconds.
Cost 1000 1000 1000 1000 1500 1500 2000 2000 3000 3500 2000 2000
Nuts, which repair a damaged vehicle when collected.

When a vehicle is damaged, players can collect nuts on the track, repairing it.

Every character has access to Boost, Shield, Mortar, Laser Bomb, and Missiles. However, certain bonuses can only be purchased by certain characters.

Laser Mine Time Bomb Digital Mine Made-Up Sphere Two-Slit Sphere Bored Sphere
The Annoying Thing ✓ ✓
Ellie ✓ ✓
Jack ✓ ✓
Flash ✓ ✓
Drone ✓ ✓
Grim ✓ ✓
Michel ✓ ✓
Bobo ✓ ✓
Matilda ✓ ✓

Soundtrack

The game does not feature any songs by Crazy Frog. Instead, an original soundtrack was created for this game.

One can listen to the soundtrack in game by going to the "Jukebox" in the main menu. The Annoying Thing dances along to the music being played.

Song Title File Name Artist Name Composer Name
Title Screen ("Frontend") front_end.wav ? ?
Main Menu menu_theme.wav Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel
Race Results ("Classification") classification.wav Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel
Congratulation congratulation.wav ? ?
Finish (Win) finish_win.wav ? ?
Finish (Lose) finish_lose.wav ? ?
Finish (Podium) finish_podium.wav ? ?
Track Preview ("World Map") world_map.wav ? ?
My Parts Fall Out track_one.wav Prince Quick Mix M. Napuri
Crazy Street track_two.wav Faribisch Barry Fisher
Getting Things Started track_three.wav DJ Cash Dan Money
Rama Rama track_four.wav DJ Ace Man Andy Brookes
Luv Hz track_five.wav DJ Ace Man Andy Brookes
Pacific Ice track_six.wav Chris Lewis Chris Lewis
Kenetix track_seven.wav Sensha

Snare

Stuart Henshall

Neil Shervell

Excessive-izer track_eight.wav The Smiggler The Smiggler
Paint Me A Picture track_nine.wav The Smiggler The Smiggler
Crazy Dom track_ten.wav Angus Martin Chris Hann
Tadpole's Lament track_eleven.wav Terry Spawn Tim Hart
The City track_twelve.wav Purple Mist Matt Vyner

Ports

The game was initially released on PC and PlayStation 2. Later on, two handheld ports were created. The Nintendo DS port, developed by The Code Monkeys and published by Digital Jesters, stayed true to the original game. The port for GameBoy Advance, developed by Independent Arts Software and published by dtp Entertainment, introduced completely new tracks and characters.

Sequel

Due to the success of the first game, a sequel, Crazy Frog Racer 2, was released in 2006. This game expanded upon the original with more track diversity, new minigames, and bonus content.

Trivia

  • Two of the game's songs is from the 2003 album, "Virtual Lifestyle," by Jean Paul Niquin-Merkel.[6]
    • "Main Menu" is "Kooky Cookies"[7]
    • "Classification" is "Virtual Lifestyle"[8]
  • The PC retail release is copy-protected with Starforce 3.
  • The texture atlas for the font and buttons includes Nintendo GameCube buttons alongside the PlayStation 2's. This suggests that the game was planned for a GameCube release.
    Possibly Nintendo GameCube release?
    Four player slots!
    • This theory is reinforced by another texture atlas for the character selection screen. It has slots for players 3 and 4; the GameCube has four controller ports while the PlayStation 2 only had two.
    • It is possible that the game was planned for a Nintendo GameCube release, but was scrapped during development.
  • There are billboards around the tracks with fake advertisements for locations, and characters that do not exist outside of these advertisements.
    • While most signs reference things that do not exist, one references the song, 1001 Nights, and another references Axel F
  • Game icon is the only one Crazy Frog image to have a penis.
  • Soundtrack sharing couple of songs with Moto GP games[9].

Gallery

Instruction manual scans included in the PC version (PDF).

Cover Art

Windows

  • Front Cover

  • Spine

  • Back Cover

  • Disc

  • Manual Front Cover

  • Manual Back Cover

PlayStation 2

  • Front Cover

  • Spine

  • Back Cover

  • Disc

  • Manual Front Cover

  • Manual Back Cover

Other

  • Official boxart of russian release by 'Noviy Disk'.

Screenshots

  • Title Screen

  • Player Selection

  • Cup Selection

  • Race Results

  • Jukebox Mode

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Ripped Textures

  • "Hot Like Hell" hot sauce

  • "Pin Up Cafe"

  • "Cheap'N Tasty, Open 24H"

  • Bobo's Dojo and Michel's Appetizer

  • "Airvan: Fast Enough For You?"

  • "2 Ronin 4 Revenge, In Theaters July 23." The bull resembles Toro.

  • "Vote James Monkey"

  • "Pumpking Toys"

  • "Turtle Burger"

  • Goof Circus Casino

  • "1001 Nights Hotel"

  • Graffiti found in Gutter Arena. It has signatures from Neko Entertainment employees.

  • Various signs found in Stadium Arena.

  • Wanted sign for Michel

  • Wanted sign for Bobo

  • Wanted sign for Drone

  • Wanted sign for Flash

References

  1. ↑ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/wallaroo-licensing-company-offers-bdquothe-crazy-frogldquo-for-worldwide-licensing
  2. ↑ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/lsquocrazy-frogrsquo-leaps-to-playstation
  3. ↑ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/crazy-frog-racer-website-goes-live
  4. ↑ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/ubisoft-goes-crazy
  5. ↑ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/crazy-frog-racer-goes-gold
  6. ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/4JbbIrJFjYnFRg3EdmGLo0
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-DAWkiRrzc
  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVLayTTD0Kw
  9. ↑ https://vgost.fandom.com/wiki/Crazy_Frog_Racer
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