Ancient Frog is a new kind of puzzle game for the iPhone. The premise is very simple: you have to guide your frog so that he’s in position to eat a tasty fly. But there are only so many places on the lily pad where he can tread, and his legs will only move in certain ways.
Yes, it’s bizarre, but it’s different and it’s challenging after the first few easy levels. Each fly catch is given a par score, just like golf, and you have to think very hard to get your fly caught under par.
This game isn’t just unusual to play, it’s also gorgeous to look at. Like all the best software, Ancient Frog benefits from attention to detail – I particularly like the way the frog’s little toes animate after you’ve moved his foot. Recommended.
Giles Turnbull is a freelance writer in England. He also writes for the Press Association and The Morning News. You can find out more at his website, and follow him on Twitter @gilest.
