Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
- October 1, 2015
- Vicious Cycle Software
While Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations doesn't commit any felonies, a series of misdemeanors suggest you should approach with some caution. Exploring the Land of Ooo, seeing familiar locations in three dimensions, and interacting with the whimsical cast of characters will delight the most-invested fans of the series. Sadly, the effort that went into ensuring the license was handled with care wasn't applied to the entirety of the game, and the result is an experience that's often enjoyable but ultimately a bit flat.
"Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations" is a single-player, kid-friendly role-playing game that offers a modern take on classic adventure games. Players explore and solve puzzles across various locations in the Land of Ooo, interacting with beloved characters. The game follows Finn and Jake as they investigate cases using their parents' old tickertype machine, embarking on separate but related adventures. It is known for its humor and engaging gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game captures the essence of the Adventure Time series, allowing fans to feel like they are part of the show with familiar characters and locations.
- The voice acting features many original cast members, adding authenticity and charm to the gameplay experience.
- The puzzles are moderately challenging and the humor is enjoyable, making it a fun and light-hearted adventure for fans and casual players alike.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes, freezing at save points, and unresponsive controls, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Combat mechanics feel tacked on and repetitive, lacking depth and failing to engage players meaningfully.
- The dialogue is often unskippable and can become tedious, detracting from the exploration and pacing of the game.
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, featuring entertaining dialogue and references that appeal to fans of the Adventure Time series. While some players find it funny and engaging, others feel it doesn't quite match the show's comedic level, with mixed opinions on the overall effectiveness of the humor. Overall, it is recommended primarily for hardcore fans who appreciate the franchise's unique style of humor.
“Game has fancy graphics, a lot of humor (like lumps of LSP and unacceptable Lemongrab phrases) and interesting investigations.”
“Solving the mysteries is totally fun and the story is hilarious.”
“Relatively easy game but with fun quality Adventure Time humor.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the smooth visuals and unique 3D art style, while others criticize inconsistencies and a lack of cohesion between different art styles. Players appreciate the fun and engaging aesthetic, but note issues such as awkward character designs and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as average, with potential appeal for fans of the show despite some shortcomings.
“The graphics of the game are smooth, and the gameplay is fun with easy-to-understand controls.”
“Has an interesting 3D take on the art style, proper voice actors, and a good general feel to the game.”
“Overall, I liked the visuals of the game, though it has its issues.”
“Graphics are average, controls can get a bit tricky at times but nothing's a deal breaker.”
“Buggy at places, graphics are meh (Finn's face looks really weird).”
“Visuals sometimes look like someone tried to mix multiple different art styles (cartoony, photorealism) but it doesn't mesh well.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aligns well with the established Adventure Time canon, featuring a heartwarming narrative and good writing. However, some players found the gameplay lacking, with mixed feelings about the overall execution of the story, despite its humorous elements and engaging mysteries.
“The story of the game fits in fairly well with established Adventure Time canon.”
“Solving the mysteries is totally fun and the story is hilarious.”
“Heart-warming story, good writing overall.”
“The story of the game also fits in fairly well with established Adventure Time canon.”
“Then does this mean that the developers stuck to the main plot and game?”
“Even King's Quest 1 had more options.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a point-and-click style that some users found lacking in enjoyment, with criticisms aimed at both the gameplay mechanics and the story. While the animations are described as cute, they do not compensate for the overall dissatisfaction, and technical issues, such as a disappearing HUD, further detract from the experience.
“Pretty good point and click style gameplay.”
“Even a glimmer of some enjoyable gameplay would have kept me playing for longer.”
“I also had a bug where the game was stuck because my HUD disappeared after about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, particularly freezing during save points, and is reported to have various bugs. Additionally, some users have noted subpar graphics, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I can abide that, but the game freezes for me when it hits save points.”
“It's buggy in places, and the graphics are mediocre (Finn's face looks really weird).”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a heart-warming story complemented by strong writing, effectively evoking emotional responses from players.
“A heartwarming story with good writing overall.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
“I was moved to tears by the powerful narrative and its impact on my feelings.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
“There is no replayability.”
“The game lacks any incentive to play again.”
“Once you finish it, there's nothing left to draw you back.”
