A Boy and His Blob (Wii)

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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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Part of the Following Groups

• David Crane's A Boy and his Blob series
• Enhanced remakes
• Protagonist: Blob

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The Press Says

Game Shark	Nov 12, 2009	A	100
DS-x2	Nov, 2009	9 out of 10	90
GameTrailers	Oct, 2009	8.5 out of 10	85
Giant Bomb	Oct 23, 2009		80
GamePro (US)	Oct 21, 2009		80
Eurogamer.net (UK)	Nov 04, 2009	8 out of 10	80
N-Europe	Nov 26, 2009	7 out of 10	70
Gamekult	Nov 04, 2009	7 out of 10	70
Gamestyle	Dec, 2009	7 out of 10	70
The A.V. Club	Oct 19, 2009	B-	67

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Trivia

1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die

A Boy and His Blob is mentioned in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by Tony Mott

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.

Related Web Sites

• A Boy and his Blob (Official website)