Video Game Remake: Actually, this game bears so little resemblance to the original JumpStart 4th Grade that it's more like a replacement than a remake.The only real exception is when you travel through a gorge in a hot air balloon. Underground Level: Being set in a mine, pretty much the whole game takes place underground.
Treasure Map: The creature stole the map that leads to the lost treasure.Spinning Paper: With a newspaper announcing the appearance of the creature."Scooby-Doo" Hoax: If you didn't figure out from the plot description that the mysterious creature is a costumed thief going after the treasure, you're not very Genre Savvy.The tropes Intrepid Reporter and Kid Detective also apply. School Newspaper News Hound: Sally and T.J.'s pretext for getting involved in this adventure is that they're on an assignment for their school newspaper.Reasonable Authority Figure: Ranger Addy Wise is friendly and helpful, and is not considered a suspect.Prospector: Jed Mason, the retired miner, has the stereotypical appearance of one.are reporters who don't seem to be doing anything in the way of journalism. The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Like Tintin before them, Sally and T.J.The mine apparently dates back to the days of The Wild West, all three suspects wear Western garb, and much of the background music is heavy on the banjos. New Old West: Although set in modern times, the game's setting has a definite Western vibe.Nearly Normal Animal: Gizmo has this level of anthropomorphism.Downplayed, since besides the actual reveal of the villain, the rest of the ending is always the same. Multiple Endings: The identity of the villain is randomized so that it's different each time you play.Minecart Madness: The final level is a mine car chase.When she meets up with them again at the end of the game, she doesn't seem to mind that they completely disobeyed her. permission to step into the mine's entrance "to get a picture or two." Needless to say, they continue on into the mine instead. Final-Exam Boss: In the climactic mine car chase, you have to answer true or false questions about all the subjects you've been leaning about throughout the game.You meet them over the course of the game, but you can always warp back to your conversation with them by clicking on their picture in the photo album.
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