Ribbit!

Hop into action with Sega’s Ribbit!, a cooperative two-player shooter released in 1991. This game expands on the familiar concept introduced by Konami's Frogger, tasking players with consuming designated creatures—like ants and dragonflies—while avoiding hazards such as spiders and mice. Stages unfold across diverse environments, from beaches threatened by incoming tides to factories filled with moving machinery, with each location presenting unique challenges and offering a short, poetic warning at the start. Players control frogs navigating these changing landscapes, aiming to clear each stage within a time limit for bonus points. The game alternates between challenging levels and rewarding bonus rounds where players trigger blooms on flowers or mushrooms by running over them. Featuring more than fifty stages overall, Ribbit! utilizes Sega’s System C-2 hardware and offers a fast-paced experience requiring skillful maneuvering to survive the dangers of each environment. A clever trick allows players to amass extra lives: achieving a high score early on and utilizing the continue option can grant a substantial number of frogs for later, more difficult stages like those found in the factory. Originally released in Japan as “Ribbit! Toad Garden," this arcade title provides a unique twist on familiar gameplay mechanics.