Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest
- November 29, 2012
- NGD Studios
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest," players join forces as Finn and Jake in a 3D action-packed adventure to rescue BMO. Traverse through themed levels from the show, battling enemies and bosses, while unlocking new abilities and attacks. With a brand-new story and original voice-overs, this game offers a fun-filled experience for Adventure Time fans.
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a fun soundtrack that captures the essence of Adventure Time.
- Combat is simple yet enjoyable, with various combos and unique power-ups that add some variety to gameplay.
- Fans of the show will appreciate the numerous references and character appearances throughout the game.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with a lack of engaging mechanics and limited enemy variety.
- The story is minimal and forgettable, with cutscenes that lack voice acting for many characters.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including freezing issues and poor hit detection.
- story41 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in "Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest" is generally considered weak and forgettable, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and engagement. While the game features references to the animated series, the narrative feels shallow and often serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling experience. Overall, fans of the show may find some enjoyment, but the story does not live up to the potential of its source material.
“The storyline is fun and how the map works is really neat too.”
“Adventure Time: Finn and Jake’s Epic Quest is a fantastic game that mixes the great elements from RPGs with the awesome level schemes of ToeJam & Earl.”
“A funny story that brings Adventure Time to life.”
“Little interaction and little story.”
“The plot is barely there.”
“The whole game's storyline isn't really explained well, which was disappointing seeing as it is based off of a TV show that typically has a hilarious one.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, particularly criticizing the dull gameplay loop and limited mechanics. While some appreciate the fun elements and references to the source material, others feel that the game could benefit from more polish and complexity. Overall, it offers a decent experience for fans but may not hold long-term appeal due to its repetitive nature and simplistic mechanics.
“Gameplay itself is a blast and beating up all the villains is just fun and partly crazy, freaking enchiridion pages out the ying yang lets you use whatever you want whenever.”
“But on its own merits, it's still a decent game for the price. It looks good enough, the gameplay provides a nice distraction in small bursts, and you get quite a lot for your money.”
“There's plenty of references to the show, at least, and they are integrated with moderate success through the decision to make them affect gameplay rather than just be a collectible on the side.”
“The bad: dull gameplay loop, lack of quality of life features.”
“The gameplay seemed so boring and repetitive, and the voice acting lines from characters I was expecting to hear from are so few and far in between that they seem non-existent.”
“Even hardcore fans must admit how boring the gameplay is and that every level is just copy and paste with slight variation in terrain.”
- graphics33 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and faithful representation of the source material, while others criticize the graphical fidelity and occasional lazy design. Overall, players appreciate the smooth gameplay and vibrant visuals, though some note issues with close-up character models and graphical inconsistencies. Despite these drawbacks, the game's aesthetics are generally seen as a highlight, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The game is faithful to the show's aesthetics and style.”
“The graphics are nice and the gameplay is smooth.”
“The game gives you a chance to 'jump' into a cartoon adventure, which is really cool because the animation and graphics of the game are exactly the same as in the cartoon version.”
“The graphics look awfully lazy, which doesn't help, and until some point which is far, far in the plot (you will not have the patience to discover it, believe me) it has nothing to do with the show.”
“The graphics are so bad, even on the highest setting.”
“Played this game on the website awhile back, wasn't digging it too much, kinda poor graphics and controls, but when it came on Steam, loved it.”
- music24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy, retro-style soundtrack that aligns well with the cartoon's aesthetic. However, several players criticize the repetitiveness and lack of variety, noting that it can become annoying over time. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its fun and nostalgic elements, it suffers from a lack of diversity that detracts from the overall experience.
“The music is clearly trying to simulate the style of the cartoon, with beeps, boops, clicks, and melodies played in unprocessed analogue synths.”
“The retro-style music is incredible, and having the original voice actors was an outstanding idea as it definitely feels like Adventure Time.”
“Upbeat chiptune 8/16-bit styled soundtrack.”
“The music is clearly trying to simulate the style of the cartoon, with beeps, boops, clicks and melodies played in unprocessed analogue synths.”
“The music wore on my nerves after a while but thankfully you can turn it off.”
“Very little variety between levels, uninspired combat with endless damage sponges, and some of the blandest music I've heard in a game in a very long time.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game draws heavily from the beloved "Adventure Time" series, featuring amusing references and character interactions that fans will appreciate. However, many players feel that the game's execution falls short, lacking the show's signature wit and charm, leading to disappointment in both gameplay and storytelling. Overall, while there are moments of humor, they are overshadowed by repetitive mechanics and a lack of depth in the narrative.
“As we the players, when you go to the menu, can hear BMO saying 'beep boop,' which was hilarious to me.”
“If you watch the show as much as I do, you'll appreciate the power-ups, as they all relate to funny and cool things from the episodes.”
“Then you have a great game as it is full of funny references to the cartoon and is not that repetitive, as each level adds new enemies with new fighting styles.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious and repetitive, with players expressing frustration over the lack of variety in levels and combat. Many found the quests to be monotonous, involving the same enemies and minimal story engagement, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
“I really thought I'd love this game, being a fan of the series and of grindy games, but this was a hard miss.”
“But all of the 'quests' are just tedious levels of fighting the same monsters over and over.”
“It felt kind of grindy right from the beginning, and there wasn't much of a story to convince me to stick with it.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, including a problematic map that misrepresents walkable areas. While players find some enjoyment and fun elements, the current version is deemed too unstable for a fully enjoyable experience.
“I do want to like this game as I enjoy the show, but at its current version, it's too buggy.”
“There are a ton of glitches.”
“The map is hard to read and also glitches often, telling you there are places to walk where there aren't any, so you can't rely on it at all.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, primarily due to its predictable gameplay and lack of engaging content beyond the initial playthrough. While some players may find value in replaying at a higher difficulty, overall, it is considered a one-time experience with little incentive to return.
“It would have made it more challenging, and it would have given the game a lot of replay value.”
“Instead, you end up with a very mediocre, highly predictable beat 'em up game which has almost no replay value.”
“It is a fun game for a single playthrough, but beyond that, it has no replay value, as far as I'm concerned.”
“Unfortunately, the only replayability is to replay at a more difficult level.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its solid performance, tight controls, and support for high resolutions and refresh rates. However, some players found the gameplay repetitive and unengaging, leading to a lack of interest despite the technical improvements.
“I can use an Xbox controller, which also makes it easier for my kid to play. The graphics are much better, and overall performance has smoothed out.”
“Performance is good, controls are tight, and it has support for 1440p+/120Hz/60fps+.”
“I got bored and quit after about 5 or so indistinguishable levels of hitting guys in the back and then running slowly around an empty island looking for the exit.”
“I can use an Xbox controller, which also makes it easier for my kid to play, but the graphics are much better and overall performance has smoothed out.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized due to issues with gamepad support, which some users feel detracts from the overall experience, although such problems are not uncommon on the Steam platform.
