Frogger
Released in 1981 on Arcade, action.
- Year: 1981
- Platform: Arcade
- Genre: Action
- Developer: Konami
Overview
Guiding a frog across a busy road and a river of logs and turtles turned a simple idea into a lasting hit. Distributed in the West by Sega, it was ported to almost every home system of the era. Its single minded goal of getting home safely remains instantly understandable to anyone.
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