Crazy Frog Racer Java

Crazy Frog Racer Java (2D and 3D versions) are 2007 Java ports of Crazy Frog Racer for cellphones by MobilityZone. There are 3 versions of the game: 2D, Christmas Edition and 3D. Official description from http://www.mobilityzone.net/ promises:

The Annoying Thing finally gets to star in his own mobile version of Wacky Races! Blast around racetracks as the Thing in this highspeed riot of a racer. Blast and bash your opponents, collect up many power ups and super speed boosts. Multiple game modes, online highscores and up to 20 different tracks make this the craziest racing game a Frog could ask for!
Features:
- Variety of Game modes including
- Up to 20 levels
- 3 Crazy Frogs with different abilities to choose from
- 7 opponents to fight with
- Up to 8 players on the track (behind character view)
- Number of weapons, items and power up's

Versions

Crazy Frog Racer Java 2D

2D version have sprites made from original PS2/PC game models.

Roster:

The Annoying Thing
Ellie
The Holiday Thing
Drone
Flash
Sub-Drone
Bobo
The Annoying Drone

Crazy Frog Racer Java 2D Christmas Edition

Official 'mod' for the 2D version. Whole game now re-textured into Christmas theme: title screen is changed, main menu theme is a mashup of original theme with "Jingle Bells". Avatars of the racers have Santa's hat and coats, Sub Drone have gold star on his skull logo. Tracks are covered in snow and skybox have Santa's sleigh and decorations.

Roster is the same as original 2D.

Crazy Frog Racer Java 3D

3D verion have actual models of the racers, random low poly objects appers on the side of the road.

Roster is different from 2D version:

Gameplay

Use left and right to make a turn. Use up to gain speed. After collecting a bonus press 5 key to use it. Use 0 to jump over obstacles. Be sure to avoid traps placed by other players and black circles with a red arrow. They will slow you down.

Modes

There are four modes for to play

-SINGLE RACE- Race a randomly selected track
-WAY OF THE FROG- Unlock all events in this mode to access The Ultimate Challenge
-THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE- Gather coins and medals to unlock new events and Crazy Story Mode
-CRAZY STORY- Random events will stand in your way

Bonuses

There are userful items you can collect during a race:

-LIGHTNING- A random item will be added (extra speed, shield, homing missle, rockets, power wave, mine, moving rock, side thunders, autopilot). Beware of side switcher. Do not use it!
-MEDKIT- Add a bit of energy
-COIN- Add 200 points
-SPEED UP- Temporary speed boost

Trivia

On some versions of the game names of the racers are mixed up.