A Boy and His Blob

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  • Summary: In a boy and his blob, an evil emperor has seized the throne of Blobolonia, and the fate of its inhabitants lies in the hands of the blob and a young boy he encounters when he crash lands on Earth. Playing the part of the boy, gamers must work together with their new blob friend to solveIn a boy and his blob, an evil emperor has seized the throne of Blobolonia, and the fate of its inhabitants lies in the hands of the blob and a young boy he encounters when he crash lands on Earth. Playing the part of the boy, gamers must work together with their new blob friend to solve puzzles, defeat monsters, and escape danger on Earth and Blobolonia. By feeding the blob jelly beans, players can activate his special abilities to transform him into helpful tools - including a ladder, trampoline, parachute, cannon, shield and many more. Every different blob form aids the boy as he navigates 40 side-scrolling levels filled with hidden treasures and unlockable bonus content on the way to the Emperor's Citadel. Classic beans such as Licorice Ladder, Apple Jack, and Tangerine Trampoline, are joined by all-new jellybeans, including Bubble Gum Bubble and Caramel Cannon to provide a brand new play experience that only Wii can provide! [Majesco]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. GameShark
    100
    It may be a little out of left field, but if you have love for puzzles, platformers, or excellent blob-based fantasy realms, you’ll almost certainly enjoy it. The Wii needs more games like this one.
  2. Cubed3
    90
    A Boy and His Blob is in the upper echelon of Wii titles in terms of quality and is a must buy for anyone looking for a fantastic gaming experience. An unforgettable experience.
  3. Gamervision
    85
    It may be a little too simple for most gamers, especially those old enough to remember the original, but it never stops being fun.
  4. D+PAD Magazine
    80
    To see WayForward’s lovely creation as a mere respite from the messy business of warfare and killstreaks is almost an insult to what they’ve achieved here. A Boy and His Blob deserves to be in everyone’s Wii collection, whatever their age.
  5. GamePro
    80
    No one says that a game has to move fast to be entertaining, and those blemishes are easily made up for by the title's creative use of strategy when attempting to solve its numerous platforming-puzzles. This again is a credit to this game's ingenuity and is something it shares with the original A Boy and His Blob, whose legacy is only strengthened by this great title.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    78
    The relationship between the two main characters is remarkably real - so much so that the ending of the game comes off as bittersweet. Thankfully, the moment it ends you can return to the game, and the adventures of the boy and the blob can continue for as long as you'd like them to.
  7. The A.V. Club
    67
    That frustration of knowing what’s needed but being unable to pull it off is much like the well-intentioned developer trying to reproduce this game’s source material, but falling short.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. danielneves
    Jan 28, 2011
    10
    The game art is so cute, and the levels so creative, it's a really great game. I haven't played the original but I can assure you that thisThe game art is so cute, and the levels so creative, it's a really great game. I haven't played the original but I can assure you that this does worth playing!… Expand
  2. JervousF.
    Oct 14, 2009
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. It's a hidden gem among huge AAA titles. A game like this comes only once in a blue moon. Be sure to This game is absolutely fantastic. It's a hidden gem among huge AAA titles. A game like this comes only once in a blue moon. Be sure to pick this game up, and help the developer continue to make amazing games such as this.… Expand
  4. JohnM
    Oct 16, 2009
    10
    Wow! This is how to do a remake. There is something magical about this game that sticks with you long after the credits roll. You just cant Wow! This is how to do a remake. There is something magical about this game that sticks with you long after the credits roll. You just cant stop playing it. With all the extras, and bonus content, it is a nice long adventure. Everything from the story to the graphics, music and vibe feel very "new" fresh" and "exciting." In a way, if 3D games never became big, and instead, 2D games just kept on being mainstream, then this is the type of game that 2D would and should have evolved into. Now I just say bring on the sequel, and make it even better so I can give it an "11.00" :) Also, this si how you make a game ending. The ending is adventurous, long, sweet, emotional, and has some cool twists.… Expand
  5. Ssseth
    Oct 14, 2009
    9
    Awesome game, as a fan of the NES game I don't think they could have done much better to capture the spirit of the original while Awesome game, as a fan of the NES game I don't think they could have done much better to capture the spirit of the original while updating it to the modern era. The hand drawn graphics are absolutely gorgeous. One of the best looking games on any current gen console (yes including Xbox and PS3). Too bad it's not HD but it still looked great in 480p on a 50" screen. Just goes to show that 2D still has a place.… Expand
  6. J.
    Oct 20, 2009
    9
    This game is a true gem. The only real flaw is the inability to have multiple save files. Why in the world would WayForward omit the ability This game is a true gem. The only real flaw is the inability to have multiple save files. Why in the world would WayForward omit the ability to create multiple save files? It just doesn't make sense. Despite this, the imagery is beautiful and the game is top notch. I sure hope we see more 2-d gems like this one in the future. It's a must own game.… Expand
  7. BradleyUnit
    Oct 15, 2009
    9
    I bought this game 2 days ago, and am having more more fun with it than I had thought possible. A lot of the puzzling reminds me of Zelda or I bought this game 2 days ago, and am having more more fun with it than I had thought possible. A lot of the puzzling reminds me of Zelda or Zak and Wiki. A lot of levels require you to use your entire arsenal of toys (or blob transformations) to beat. The animation is beautiful and the characters are adorable. Awesome game for only $40.… Expand
  8. Peaks
    Oct 21, 2021
    3
    It was kind of fun for a while, but the more you play this game you realise how horrible the mechanics are.

    Like the spacehopper you jump    It was kind of fun for a while, but the more you play this game you realise how horrible the mechanics are.

    Like the spacehopper you jump on; you can only jump when you are fully on the floor, and not if you are slightly off it from another bounce; this leads to you dying when you try to jump and feels completely scuffed and awkward.

    Takes like 5 seconds to respawn when you die - really poor, unenjoyable experience. Highly recommend you don't download - or worse, pay money for this crap.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best Wii Game of 2009
35
#35 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#10 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009