Paw Patrol is a Canadian animated television program for young children. It follows the adventures of Ryder, a boy who leads the Pat’ Patrol, a squad of rescue dogs whose primary objective is to protect the community of Adventure Bay.
Many derivative products such as toys, a movie, books, and video games have been released around this series. Video games based on this series make extensive use of the idea that each puppy has particular skills based on an emergency job, which prompts the player to plan which character is best placed to accomplish which part of the mission. This article lists and briefly describes four video games directly affiliated with the Paw Patrol series.
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PAW Patrol: Grand Prix (2022)
PAW Patrol: Grand Prix is a colorful car racing game that is appropriate for an audience of all ages. This games allows to compete with a maximum of three friends plus NPCs to win the Pup Cup. The gameplay is considered to be comparable to that of Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing.
Characters can collect items that grant temporary bonuses, but they must also beware of the traps left by the devious Mayor Humdinger, who would like to see the race turn into a disaster. Players can play as their favorite character(s) from the show, customize their vehicles, and choose from 11 race tracks. An arena battle mode is also available.
1-4 players.
Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia, and PC.
Learn more on the official website
PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay (2020)
In this game, the player takes control of the puppies of Paw Patrol, who have been granted super powers after a meteorite falls. Paw Patrol characters must collaborate and use their rescue skills, powers, and gadgets to complete various heroic missions and to rescue their friends as they explore the city and its surroundings.
This is a third-person action game with a cute and colorful visual signature, considered appropriate for an audience of all ages. It is possible to play this game in single player mode and two-person cooperative mode.
1-2 players
Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
Learn more on the official website
PAW Patrol: On a Roll! (2018)
In this action platformer adapted for an audience of all ages, the eight puppies of the Paw Patrouille must complete 16 missions to rescue their friends and to ensure the safety of their community.
The player is invited to take control of two characters per mission to guide them through the platforms and to complete each rescue. Missions can be located in eight locations specific to the TV series and require solving problems using each puppy’s special abilities.
1 player.
Available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
Learn more on the official website
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls (2021)
It is a 3D action and adventure game with more emphasis on the storyline, and it is suitable for an audience of all ages. It follows the location and plot of the movie PAW Patrol (2021), and it is a game that can be played alone or in cooperative mode with another person.
In this game, the puppies of the Paw Patrol complete rescue missions and protect Adventure City from the machinations of Mayor Humdinger. To help them in their quests, each puppy has unique abilities and can use many gadgets and vehicles. Several mini-games such as Pop Pop Boogie and an obstacle course are available.
1-2 players, local cooperation.
Available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Learn more on the official website
Which Paw Patrol game to choose?
Just like the television series, the video games based on the Paw Patrol universe share a positive message, encouraging players to help each other and to cooperate. The four games described above are appropriate for young children, but older children may get bored quickly when playing them.
That said, if you are looking for a game that can be a family or group activity, PAW Patrol: Grand Prix is advised since it can be played up to 4 people.
If your child likes more narrative games or was particularly interested in the 2021 film Paw Patrol: The Movie, PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls is a good choice.
If your child wants to do rescue missions and you want to introduce them to platform games, we recommend PAW Patrol: On a Roll!
Finally, if your child particularly likes superhero stories, PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay may be of interest to them.
