Status Gusanito1886 Jul 7, 2023
I played this game because I was hunting platinum trophies on PS5, but I actually had a really fun time with it.
PAW Patrol Mighty Pups: Save Adventure Bay! (2020)
Google Stadia · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One
2.44 from 18 ratings
112 members have it in their collection · 2 playing now · 48 backlogged · 2 wish listed
How long? · 100% 3h (from 3 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Drakhar Studio
- Publishers
- Outright Games
- Genres
- Adventure, Platform
- Themes
- Action, Kids
- Franchises
- PAW Patrol
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Nov 05, 2020 (Europe) Nintendo Switch
- Nov 06, 2020 (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Aug 13, 2021 (Worldwide) Google Stadia
- Aug 19, 2022 (Worldwide) PlayStation 5
Related
Bundled in
- Paw Patrol Bundle (May 2021) · XONE
Rating distribution
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Community All Reviews Statuses
Review Please...callmeYork 2/5 · Jun 19, 2022
Pawsome?
I was sick all last week, so was playing anything simple to numb my aching brain. I played The Gunk and Raji: An Ancient Epic, both of which I enjoyed. I also played Sonic Adventure. On the day when I was at my sickest, curled up on my couch while moaning in agony, I played this in a single sitting …
I was sick all last week, so was playing anything simple to numb my aching brain. I played The Gunk and Raji: An Ancient Epic, both of which I enjoyed. I also played Sonic Adventure. On the day when I was at my sickest, curled up on my couch while moaning in agony, I played this in a single sitting to 100% completion.
So, what’s a Paw Patrol? I don’t really know. My nephew loves them, that’s for sure. I skipped all of the cutscenes. There was a little boy that kept saying “Pawsome!” so I went into the menu and turned off his voice. Not on my watch, little boy!
It’s not a terrible game. It’s the simplest 3D platformer ever. Run down an occasionally branching path collecting bone-shaped snacks. Change between the two dogs to interact with obstacles (I assume it’s co-op??). There are no enemies except a final boss, and the dogs control well enough. I mean, they’re super floaty, but it’s not broken or anything.
The games biggest issue is its reliance on QTEs. These occur often, ranging from button mashing to joystick wobbling. They’re boring - fine for an adult, but could be frustrating for a child less familiar with a controller. There aren’t any accessibility options to alter these either.
There are also a handful of unlockable mini games. Some of these you’ll encounter during the main campaign, such as collecting bones as a small flying dog or snowplough. You’ll need to complete all of them if you want to 100% this bad boy. Some are complete garbage - the world’s slowest rhythm game, or jumping rope. A couple approach actual fun - underwater 2D swimming, an obstacle course.
Overall, it’s competent. If you know a small child that likes dogs that operate machinery, they’ll probably have a good time. Not a terrible introduction to 3D platformers for those not quite ready for Mario.
It ain’t pawsome, but not quite pawful either.