Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games
- April 5, 2016
- Turbo Button
- 1h median play time
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
Get on Steam"Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games" is a virtual reality game that lets you explore the Land of Ooo and battle enemies using Finn's sword and Jake's powers. Originally voiced by the Adventure Time cast, you'll need a HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or Oculus Rift DK2 to play. The game features 45 minutes of gameplay through forests and mountains as you chase down Magic Man to break his curse.
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Reviews
- Fun and charming experience for Adventure Time fans, with great voice acting and visuals.
- Smooth platforming mechanics and well-executed camera movement enhance the gameplay.
- Affordable price point makes it a worthwhile purchase for a short, enjoyable VR experience.
- Extremely short gameplay, typically only lasting around 30-40 minutes, which feels more like a demo than a full game.
- Limited enemy variety and simplistic combat mechanics lead to a lack of challenge.
- The game ends abruptly without a satisfying conclusion or boss fight, leaving players wanting more.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and repetitive, with controls and mechanics that function well but offer little variety, making it feel barebones for an action-platformer. Players can expect around 30 to 45 minutes of content, which many feel is too short and akin to a demo rather than a full game. While the visuals and character representation are praised, the lack of challenge and depth in gameplay mechanics leaves many wanting more levels and a stronger narrative.
“This game has some stunning visuals inspired by the artwork animation from the show, along with concise gameplay mechanics for the player to almost immediately get used to.”
“But really the mechanics are just so polished, the game really feels like it should be longer.”
“I just sat down in the middle of the floor and played through with my 360 controller and really enjoyed the gameplay mechanics and the VR aspect as well.”
“The amount of content (both plot and total playtime) is minimal and provides about 45 minutes of gameplay if you pace yourself and look for the secrets.”
“The gameplay has no challenge, though; there is no real punishment for dying and the enemies are hard.”
“Great design, story, voices, and visuals, but the gameplay is a bit too simple and repetitive, very short, more like a demo, and doesn't have any ending.”
- story50 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and underdeveloped, with many reviewers noting that it feels incomplete and ends abruptly. While some find the narrative charming and fun, the overall consensus is that it lacks depth and content, often comparing it to a short demo rather than a fully realized experience. Players express a desire for a more substantial story and additional gameplay elements to enhance the adventure.
“But it's a fun game with a fun little story, and if you're Adventure Time starved, it's a worthy addition to your library.”
“Nice beginning of a story, pretty fun and something that might actually happen within the land of Ooo.”
“Really nice graphics, nice gameplay, and a pretty cool story.”
“The story, while cute, also never really goes anywhere, and it ends abruptly, almost like they ran out of time on the project.”
“Story is barely there, yet still ends unresolved.”
“This looks nice the whole time, but the game should have been in early access, because it only lasts 30 minutes (not 45 like the description says) and does not have a complete story!”
- graphics38 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive generally positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the charming art style that aligns well with the show's aesthetic and the added polish from shading. While some mention that the graphics are somewhat basic or could use an overhaul, the overall impression is that the visuals are stunning and immersive, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some criticisms regarding combat and level design.
“My only complaint is that it's quite short, but that is easily outshined by the fantastic visuals and sounds!”
“This game has some stunning visuals inspired by the artwork animation from the show, along with concise gameplay mechanics for the player to almost immediately get used to.”
“The graphics are slick and very fitting.”
“Graphics are somewhat basic, and level design is not very challenging.”
“The drawback to the game is that the enemies are very repetitive and the graphics could use an overhaul.”
“Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, particularly appealing to fans of "Adventure Time." Reviewers highlight the entertaining story, clever dialogues, and amusing sound effects, noting that the characters contribute significantly to the overall comedic experience.
“They nail the humor and charm of the series.”
“Funny story, dialogues, and sound effects.”
“+ very charming with funny characters.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with users noting that while it showcases third-person platforming in VR effectively, it lacks depth and length to encourage repeated playthroughs.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Overall, this is a decent sample of what third-person platforming can do in VR, but it lacks much in terms of replayability and length.”
“Overall, this is a decent sample of what third-person platforming can do in VR, but it lacks much in terms of replayability and length.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs smoothly most of the time, players experience periodic slowdowns (around 85% speed) and freezing issues that interrupt gameplay. Despite these problems, there are no major glitches reported, and the controls remain responsive.
“The game runs great.”
“Not only is everything in slow motion (about 85% full speed), but the game freezes periodically, and the game logo comes up with 'waiting...' under it for a few seconds before gameplay resumes.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered enjoyable, but many reviewers feel that it does not compensate for the overall shortcomings of the game itself.
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for its poor performance, particularly on a GTX 2080 Super paired with an i5-7400 and 32GB of RAM, despite users reporting no issues when using an older Oculus DK2 setup. This inconsistency suggests significant optimization problems that affect performance on more powerful hardware.
“I played on a DK2 using Oculus' 1.3 runtime, and had no performance issues.”
“Unbelievably bad performance on a GTX 2080 Super with an i5-7400 and 32 GB of RAM.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging characters and delightful environments, which create an immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the clever use of VR perspective that enhances emotional connection, contrasting it positively with other titles like Lucky's Tale. Overall, the game successfully evokes a sense of joy and engagement without causing discomfort.
“The environments are delightful to be in and look at, the characters are engaging, and there are clever touches for the VR perspective.”
