Nick Jr Party Adventure is a wholesome experience that is perfect for primary school children. The familiar characters, short levels, and high-energy aesthetic are enough to keep them entertained. However, the simple puzzles will not test older children and this creates an unfortunate niche. Despite the limited appeal, I believe that younger children will fall for its charms.

This puzzle adventure title was developed by Melbot Studios and published by Outright Games. Furthermore, it is a single-player and couch cooperative title. Therefore, if your children need help, you can jump in and give them a hand. Alternatively, they can go it alone and complete every puzzle they encounter.

Nick Jr Party Adventure tells a simple tale. 

The action is divided into 6 unique worlds. Each area has 12 levels and 3 collectables per stage. On top of this, some familiar antagonists wish to spoil the fiesta. These villains can be stopped easily and this is a key element in the more advanced stages. As you explore each world, you collect cosmetic items to customise your character. Though this has no impact on the gameplay, it was fun nonetheless.

Dora is throwing a fiesta and she wants her friends to come. Unfortunately, though, they are stuck in their worlds and need a hand to escape. This is where you come in! You’ll navigate each puzzle and help the guests get to the party. Each area is small and completing the tasks was simple for an adult. However, young children will have to use their brains to complete every objective.

Easy mechanics. 

Each world has a unique backdrop and objectives to complete. You’ll have to control gates and power springs. Furthermore, you must move platforms and adjust pathways. As you progress, you’ll be expected to leap chasms, avoid obstacles, and thwart each antagonist. Thankfully, you can speed up or slow down the action. 

This was perfect as the gameplay is pretty slow. Accordingly, once the puzzle is solved, you don’t want to hang around as each team member walks across the stage. What I love about Nick Jr Party Adventure is the lack of violence or a fear of failure. If you make a mistake, the game reverts you to a safe location and you try again. This approach was ideal for younger minds as they can experiment without concern.

Nick Jr Party Adventure is colourful but rough. 

I had low visual expectations when installing this. Most child-friendly titles focus on the gameplay rather than the graphics. Unsurprisingly, Nick Jr Party Adventure is colourful but rough around the edges. The low-key graphics will not wow you. However, its vibrant colour palette and fun characters were pleasant to look at. Moreover, the stage design was interesting and my kids enjoyed each varied backdrop.

The audio is a little annoying. The repetitive soundtrack outstays its welcome pretty quickly. Yet, my daughters loved the sound bites and the fun sound effects. Consequently, it is a mixed bag and will drive adults mad.

Simple controls. 

Like the puzzles, the controls are simple and easy to follow. The basic controller layout and clean UI ensure that youngsters require little assistance. However, if they need help, there are helpful prompts and voice notes to keep them on track. 

Replay value and longevity are unfortunately limited. Once you hammer through every stage, there is no reason to return. This was unfortunate as the 72 levels come and go in a flash. Yet, the bite-size levels are perfect for short attention spans.

Nick Jr Party Adventure is nice but flawed. 

I tested a pre-release build that unfortunately has some flaws. Visual glitches and an issue with save files undermine the current status. I’m assured that these issues will be ironed out before release and my opinions are based on this promise. Subsequently, despite its problems, it is a fun game for youngsters. Additionally, the puzzles are well-balanced and will test primary school kids. Accordingly, I like it and I recommend buying it here! Can you rescue every guest and make it to the fiesta? Design your hero, explore every world, and avoid the villains.