Most reviewers describe the game as a basic third-person "wave-based" shooter. The core loop involves four playable characters—Dr. Bravestone, Ruby, Mouse, and Prof. Oberon—navigating linear environments to recover jewels, survive traps, and defend obelisks from waves of enemies. Review - Jumanji: The Video Game (PS5) - WayTooManyGames
is widely regarded by critics as a mediocre, repetitive movie tie-in that functions best as a simple couch co-op experience for young children, but lacks the depth and content to satisfy older players . While it is mechanically sound and offers localized fun, its small scope of only four levels and "budget" production values—including the absence of the films' actual stars' voices—make its full price point a significant point of contention. Critical Consensus & Core Gameplay
Jumanji: The Video Game Apr 2026
Most reviewers describe the game as a basic third-person "wave-based" shooter. The core loop involves four playable characters—Dr. Bravestone, Ruby, Mouse, and Prof. Oberon—navigating linear environments to recover jewels, survive traps, and defend obelisks from waves of enemies. Review - Jumanji: The Video Game (PS5) - WayTooManyGames
is widely regarded by critics as a mediocre, repetitive movie tie-in that functions best as a simple couch co-op experience for young children, but lacks the depth and content to satisfy older players . While it is mechanically sound and offers localized fun, its small scope of only four levels and "budget" production values—including the absence of the films' actual stars' voices—make its full price point a significant point of contention. Critical Consensus & Core Gameplay JUMANJI: The Video Game