Jimboxy Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Happy to report that it's a thing of beauty It captures the feel of adventuring as a kid and throws in some nifty puzzle elements. It helps that it never really tells you what to do. You start in the boy's tree house and explore at your leisure.The relationship between boy and blob is adorable and yes, there is a hug button.It's not been particularly difficult so far and I don't imagine it ever will be but it's also never so easy that it's a bore either.Each level looks fantastic. So much work has gone into the look and presentation. It's nice not to have to worry about jaggies coming to get me. The soundtrack is wonderful and also adds to the exploration and adventure feeling My order came with some nice art cards that too show the detail and love gone into creating it.I urge you all to put your guns down for a second and buy it.<object classId="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="480" height="418" id="VideoPlayerLg41193"><param name="movie" value="http://g4tv.com/lv3/41193" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://g4tv.com/lv3/41193" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" name="VideoPlayer" width="480" height="382" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div style="margin:0;text-align:center;width:480px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:#FF9B00;"><a href="http://g4tv.com/" style="color:#FF9B00;" target="_blank">Video Game</a> - <a href="http://g4tv.com/e3" style="color:#FF9B00;" target="_blank">E3 2009</a> - <a href="http://g4tv.com/trailers/index.html" style="color:#FF9B00;" target="_blank">Video Game Trailers</a></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I will buy it, its just a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reload Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Wiivo = "It captures the feel of adventuring as a kid..." Are you on medication? lol Wiivo loves his blob. Blob loves Wiivo. It's a match made in Devon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have nothing to add on this game having not played it, but I would like to say that wiivo wins the award for best thread subtitle ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjuju Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 got this at the weekend and am loving it to tiny, tiny pieces. beautifully presented and although it is perhaps on the easy side i'm finding that i don't really care as it just draws you in and won't let go. and i personally think that all games should have a hug button. just done the first boss which i wasn't expecting at all and i'm looking forward to going back and trying some of the challenge levels once i've perhaps done world 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboxy Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have nothing to add on this game having not played it, but I would like to say that wiivo wins the award for best thread subtitle ever. Glad you're enjoying it badjuju. It isn't very taxing to get through but it is a challenge to get all the treasuee chests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Game got. I've done the first world, the first few levels were gentle and getting through any level was easy enough. Its getting all the chests that require a bit of thought, much like the chests in Wario: Shake Dimension. The boss I beat required a bit of trial and error gameplay, because of the one hit kill mechanic and the animations (while amazing) are hard to read. I think its more that I didn't expect a boss and I didn't know how to deal with it. Great game so far though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjuju Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 a pleasant surprise at the end! just beat the emporer and was quite happy to see that extra levels were added to the first world, especially when i used the new jellybean to create the mech blob. sheer awesomeness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illdog Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I wasnt expecting this to look as beautifully cartoony as it is, it looks absolutely gorgeous, it reminds me of the original Winnie the Pooh cartoons, the boy even looks like Cristopher Robin just with a much bigger head. The controls at first felt a little spread out and im sure they could be simplified a little but once you get used to them there isnt really a problem. My only other gripe has been Blobs random wonderings, sometimes he just fuck off for no apparent reason, always just when i need him. Didnt understand the balloon transformations purpose untill i was up very high and needed Blobs assistance... Ive only done the first three levels and they've all been very easy but im in the mood for a gentle game like this thats both pleasing on the eye and quite relaxing to play. Im feeling some Wii love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoobie Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 It was a little too relaxing for me. I played it the day after an Xmas party so was hungover and tired and Im afraid I fell asleep while playing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikman Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Late to the party but I started this last night! Beautiful game, really enjoying it. Few neat puzzles so far but nothing overly taxing, I shall look forward to another go later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroed Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Bumpity bump. This is out today PS4 and Xbox One. PS4 - £9.49 Xbox One - £6.79 (£7.99 without Gold) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 What a weird game to bring back. I remember some of it in the middle being a little too frustrating, but it's a plush wee game that's hard to dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboxy Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 A plush Wii game you mean. Hey yoooo!! Yes it's great. Support it. It's beautiful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I haven't played this but I was listening to the 8-4 podcast yesterday and a few of the Shovel Knight developers were on it. They were saying the core team made Shovel Knight made Boy and his Blob which I thought was kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Bumpity bump. This is out today PS4 and Xbox One. PS4 - £9.49 Xbox One - £6.79 (£7.99 without Gold) It's £5.94 on Steam I regret not playing it on Wii but I'll pick it up at that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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