Testseek.com have collected 27 expert reviews of the A Boy and His Blob and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for A Boy and His Blob.
November 2009
(80%)
27 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Smart puzzle-platform gameplay, Welcoming difficulty curve, Charming cartoon graphics, Inventive Blob forms keep the action fresh
Not the most thorough HD update, Some mechanics could be better explained
This particular remaster doesn't quite do enough to boost the graphics, but the game underneath has lost nothing of its charm or heart. The simple controls and gentle difficulty curve make it very welcoming, but there's enough complexity and optional chal...
Abstract: Booting up A Boy And His Blob for the very first time is a bit like stepping into a time machine and emerging somewhere at the end of the nineteen eighties, slumped on a couch in your pyjamas, watching The Raccoons. It’s difficult to put a finger on it...
Abstract: The Wii console takes a lot of flack for the quality of games in its library. It's true that dozens of new, low-budget casual games are made available for Nintendo's console every month, and that trend doesn't look like it will change anytime soon. Fortun...
Abstract: It's doubtful you'd remember the first A Boy And His Blob, developed by David Crane, famous Atari 2600 developer way back when. ABAHB appeared on the NES and its shapeshifting blob antics were truly innovative. In this version for the Nintendo DSTM, your...
Ultimately, the game is a real treasure. To anyone who misses 2D gaming, or appreciates old puzzle games, this is an absolute must-buy. It’s refreshing that games like these can still be made, and WayForward is one of the few studios that truly unders...
Beautiful environments and characters, interesting method of storytelling, simple controls, easy to see what each jellybean does, soothing music and you can unlock extra levels and art.
It starts off easy, possibly easier than necessary.
Abstract: What: a boy and his blob is a delightful reimagining of the original NES title. It was beautifully hand-drawn and features simple, fun gameplay and excellent audio. Verdict: Buy it. I hate to use words like “enchanting” but that’s what comes to mind. ...
