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Review of Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2015
Cover image of Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 20 Oct 2015
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Vicious Cycle Software
Publisher: Little Orbit

Introduction

Grab your sword, wear your best floppy hat, and brace yourself for an investigation! Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations drops you right into the delightfully weird universe of Ooo. Yes, the one with candy people, magical unicorns, and talking dogs. And here's the twist: it's now a 3D action-adventure game, so you can take all that kooky goodness into the third dimension. What could possibly go right? Let's dive deep into this colorful chaos and see if it's as sweet as a slice of Princess Bubblegum's cake.

Gameplay

In this game, you'll be playing as Finn and Jake - yes, those two adorable do-gooders. Your mission? To solve mysteries like a duo of animated Sherlocks, but with more ruckus and less deerstalker hats. Armed with a tickertype (seriously, it's called that), you'll be exploring various locales from the show, wrangling puzzles that are often easier to solve than who ate the last slice of pizza. The gameplay revolves around exploration, investigation, and defeating bad guys - so yes, it's still Adventure Time, but with a twist of detective flair. You'll fill up Finn and Jake's treasure chest each time you defeat a baddie, which adds the kind of thrill only a kid playing pretend can understand. Just remember, there are no helpful hints or cheat codes, except, maybe, good ol' Lumpy Space Princess having a sassy dialogue moment!

Graphics

Visually, the game takes the Adventure Time style into the third dimension with a splash of candy-coated whimsy. The colors pop like a thousand jellybeans and characters are cartoonishly adorable, keeping that unique aesthetic from the show. Overall, the graphics can feel a bit simplistic for modern standards, but they beautifully capture the essence of Ooo - you know, the place where you can find a rainicorn flying around! In short, it's fun eye-candy that fits the fun and quirky vibe of the series (and trust me, your eyes won't complain). If you've ever wanted your games to look like a toddler's cutting and pasting project, then you're in for a treat!

Conclusion

If you're an Adventure Time fan, Finn & Jake Investigations is an entertaining romp through the Land of Ooo that captures the hilarity and charm of the show. It's not the most challenging game out there (your grandma could probably solve some of those puzzles), but it's whimsical and fun enough to keep both young players and die-hard fans engaged. So whether you're hunting for treasures or just want to hang out with Finn and Jake, this game is a heartwarming slice of cartoon chaos. Just be cautious of those overly friendly candy people-they might be hiding some sticky jelly traps! Grab your sword, make some silly comments, and get ready for an adventure that feels like an episode of the show-but somehow, is a lot more interactive. Adventure awaits, so let's hit the road!

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