Frog Islandhas been in development for roughly two years now. This is DevFrog’s first game, and it has a healthy community of fans who have helped to support this game along its development journey. DevFrog has worked closely with fans to createa cute and cozy worldthat is packed with fun activities to do and unique places to explore.
In an interview with Game Rant, DevFrog discussed the development journey over the past two years. Devfrog also talked in detail about some of the biggest features inFrog Island, including beloved cozy activities like cooking, fishing, and exploration, all worked into an open-ended gameplay loop for players to enjoy.
Frog Island’s Biggest Gameplay Features
When it comes to the core pillars ofFrog Island, DevFrog told us that there were four main gameplay approaches: attracting and caring for frogs, collecting gifts, exploring secrets, and having open-ended freedom. There’s a plethora of frogs who have their own desires, gifts can lead to new areas and more, exploringFrog Islandencourages tons of activities, and there’s no time limit on players. As Devfrog described thecozy game,
Selecting The Right Art Style and Music
Selecting the right art style was very important to DevFrog as it helped make the world ofFrog Islandfeel warm and welcoming. When it comes to video game development, setting the right style is crucial. A cute and cozy game requires a cute and cozy design, and its visuals go a long way in delivering on that design. DevFrog worked hard to produce a detailedhand-drawn world:
“One major breakthrough was nailing the art style. Early on, I struggled to balance the hand-drawn aesthetic with my own technical limitations of art and game development. When I finally found the right balance, it felt like the game truly came to life. Even today, I’m still improving my art skills and refining my art style with every sprite I draw. It’s incredibly rewarding to see your art evolve throughout the years and see how far you’ve come.”
The overall inspiration for the game came fromNeko Atsume, Animal Crossing, andTsuki Odyssey,and the developer’s love for these titles can clearly be seen in the game’s overall style and music selection.Choosing the right musicwas also something that DevFrog wanted to get right. As Devfrog explained,
“I think music is one of, if not the most important aspects of a game. It can really amplify feelings and emotions tenfold, which is something I wanted to convey through the music in Frog Island. I hope that using instruments like soft padded pianos and a natural ambiance will allow players to fully immerse themselves in the game.”
The combination of thehand-drawn art styleand the calming music helps create an immersive gameplay experience that is relaxing and very cozy.
