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 three versions of the game: 2D, 2D (Christmas Edition) and 3D. The game was available for purchase on Jamba website. An 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
Development
On November 20, 2007, MobilityZone announced that it had acquired an exclusive license for Crazy Frog games for web and mobile phones.[1]
Versions
Crazy Frog Racer Java 2D
2D version have sprites made from original PS2/PC game models.
Characters
Sprites
Crazy Frog Racer Java Christmas Edition
An official Christmas-themed edit of the 2D version. The 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, and Sub Drone has a gold star on his skull logo. Tracks are covered in snow and the sky has Santa's sleigh and holiday decorations.
The characters are the same as the original 2D version. The avatars are edited, but the in-game sprites are not.
Crazy Frog Racer Java 3D
The 3D version has actual 3D models of the racers, and random low-poly objects appear on the side of the road.
Characters
The roster is slightly different from 2D version. Notably, three characters were made unlockable and unaccessable in begin of the game.
- The Annoying Thing
- Ellie
- The Holiday Thing
- Drone
- Flash
- Sub Drone (Unlockable)
- Bobo (Unlockable)
- The Annoying Drone (Unlockable)
Gameplay
Use Left and Right to make a turn, and Up to gain speed. After collecting a bonus, press the 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, as they will slow you down.
Modes
There are four modes 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 Mode: Random events will stand in your way.
Bonuses
There are useful 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
Challenges
Challenges are different mini games between the races in Way of The Frog. Mega Robot is seen in the background.
- Press the correct button
- Catch right elements. Avoid wrong ones - Move Crazy Frog to eat correct symbol
- Defend yourself from evil flies! Eat them! - Catch the flies with a tongue
- Join the dots - Connect the colors
- Take the portrait photo of Frog, but make sure you don't catch The Drone! - (The Drone is a head of Boss Drone)
- Avoid the rocks! - "Flappy Bird" clone
- Hit The Frog - "Whack-A-Mole" clone
Trivia
- On some versions of the game, the names of the racers are mixed up.