Big Hops

About Big Hops

Big Hops is an indie action-platformer where you play a frog named Hop kidnapped by a spirit named Diss. Developed by Luckshot Games, it released on January 12, 2026, for PC, PS5, and Switch. The game blends parkour-inspired movement and a stretchy tongue to cross 8 vibrant worlds like a Red Desert and Shattered Mountain. Your goal is to rebuild an airship to escape. The story revolves around Hop’s kidnapping and the cryptic motives of Diss, with a lighthearted tone and quirky animal characters. It’s a fast-paced, puzzle-infused adventure with a focus on creative traversal.

Gameplay

You control Hop using precise button combos for wall jumps, slides, and tongue grapples. The tongue lets you swing between objects, pull up from pits, or interact with veggies and gadgets. Each world introduces new mechanics, like navigating a shifting desert or avoiding collapsing terrain in Shattered Mountain. Sessions average 30, 60 minutes, balancing exploration and platforming challenges. The controls are responsive but demand timing, especially in later levels. While there’s no multiplayer, the single-player story unfolds through environmental clues and brief cutscenes. The core loop is fluid movement paired with environmental puzzles, often requiring trial-and-error.

What Players Think

PlayPile community ratings are 89% (12,400 reviews), with 78% critic score. Average playtime is 12 hours, and 42% complete all 8 worlds. Community moods: 65% “playful,” 30% “frustrating,” 5% “bored.” One user wrote, “The tongue mechanic is genius but the late-game platforming is punishing.” Another noted, “Red Desert’s shifting sands felt like a puzzle game within a platformer.” Completion rates drop after 6 hours, suggesting difficulty spikes. 58% of players unlocked 35 achievements, with 40% earning the “Airship Rebuilt” achievement. Critics praise creativity but cite inconsistent pacing.

PlayPile's Take

Big Hops is $29.99 and worth playing for fans of inventive movement mechanics and indie platformers. The tongue and parkour combo stands out, but the 12-hour average playtime and 42% completion rate suggest it’s more of a short, punchy experience than a marathon. Achievements add replayability, but the $29.99 price tag may feel steep for its length. Best for players who enjoy fluid traversal over deep narratives. If you’ve played games like Sable or Stray and want something froggier, give it a try.

Storyline

Big Hops is a fresh action-platformer about a friendly frog named Hop who's been kidnapped from his forest home by a mischievous spirit called Diss. To make it back to your mom and sister, you'll need to rebuild a broken Airship with parts from the Red Desert, Open Ocean, and Shattered Mountain. Why were you kidnapped and what does Diss want with you? There's only one way to find out...