Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations

Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations is an action-adventure game based on the popular Cartoon Network series Adventure Time. Developed by Vicious Cycle Software and published by Little Orbit, the game was released in 2015 for multiple platforms including PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and Microsoft Windows. The game represents a new direction in the video game adaptations of the Adventure Time series, featuring a unique graphic style and a more narrative-driven gameplay approach.

Gameplay

Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations is set in the Land of Ooo and employs a third-person perspective. The gameplay combines elements of puzzle-solving, exploration, and combat. Players control the characters Finn the Human and Jake the Dog, switching between them depending on the situation and the skills required. The game is structured around various cases or mysteries that the duo must solve, which involves interacting with other characters, gathering clues, and engaging in battles.

The combat system is real-time, with Finn using a variety of swords and Jake using his shapeshifting abilities to defeat enemies. The puzzles are integrated into the storyline, requiring players to use logic and the unique abilities of the protagonists to advance.

Plot

The plot of Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations revolves around the discovery of an old investigator's office by Finn and Jake. Inspired by the items found within, they decide to become detectives themselves. Each case they undertake is self-contained but contributes to a larger narrative that involves typical Adventure Time themes of friendship, adventure, and the battle between good and evil.

Development and Release

The development of Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations was aimed at capturing the essence of the Adventure Time universe while providing a fresh gameplay experience. The developers chose a more realistic visual style to differentiate it from previous games in the series, which utilized a more cartoonish look.

Upon release, the game received mixed reviews. Critics praised the faithful recreation of the show's aesthetic and the voice acting, which featured the original voice cast from the series. However, some criticized the game for its repetitive gameplay and the simplicity of its puzzles.

Reception

Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While the narrative and thematic elements were generally praised, the gameplay mechanics, particularly the combat and puzzle-solving, received more varied responses.

See Also

• Adventure Time
• List of Adventure Time episodes
• Cartoon Network