81
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.5
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

The far-off kingdom of Blobolonia is threatened by an evil emperor. An alien blob escapes from Blobolonia, searching for help, and he crash lands on planet Earth. There he finds a young boy. Help the pair save Blobolonia from the Emperor's tyrannical reign!

A Boy and his Blob is based on David Crane's Nintendo game of the same name. As the nameless Boy, you have control over an alien blob who can transform into different objects when you feed him different flavored jellybeans. The transformations are usually based on puns (for example, punch is a hole, apple is a jack and licorice is a ladder) or similar sounding names (such as tangerine trampoline and pear parachute). Using the different tools that Blob can transform into, it's up to the player to reach the exit door at the end of each level.

Each level also has three hidden treasure chests in it. If all three are found, a bonus level is unlocked. The bonus levels are Challenge Levels, which are more difficult, and often based around using a specific skill or jellybean flavor. Completing these levels unlocks special rewards such as concept art, videos and new game modes.

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The Press Says

Game Shark Nov 12, 2009 A 100
GameZone Nov 02, 2009 8.5 out of 10 85
Gamervision Oct 23, 2009 8.5 out of 10 85
1UP Oct 13, 2009 B+ 83
Game Informer Magazine Oct 13, 2009 8 out of 10 80
Eurogamer.it Oct 21, 2009 8 out of 10 80
Games Radar Oct 21, 2009 8 out of 10 80
N-Europe Nov 26, 2009 7 out of 10 70
DarkZero Dec 04, 2009 7 out of 10 70
The A.V. Club Oct 19, 2009 B- 67

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Awards

  • AceGamez
    • 2009 - Best Puzzle Game
  • GameShark
    • 2009 - Best Art Direction
  • Gamespy
    • 2009 - "They’re Bringing What Back?" Award
  • IGN
    • 2009 - Best Wii Puzzle Game (Editors' Choice)
    • 2009 - Best Wii Puzzle Game (Readers' Choice)
  • Nintendo Power
    • 2009 (Issue #252) - Best Retro Revival in 2009
Information also contributed by Bob the Stickman.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Ben K Bronze Star Contributing Member (22965) on Dec 12, 2009.
 

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