This 'launch' trailer (though the game isn't out until October) includes some animated story sequences, the use of which shouldn't be much of a surprise in a hand-drawn game. It also includes a quick look at some delightful jellybean-granted Blob abilities, like a mech and some kind of "boy" shape.
This 'launch' trailer (though the game isn't out until October) includes some animated story sequences, the use of which shouldn't be much of a surprise in a hand-drawn game. It also includes a quick look at some delightful jellybean-granted Blob abilities, like a mech and some kind of "boy" shape.
Reader Comments (39)
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:10PM (Unverified) said
Reminds me of Little Nemo, that film defined my childhood!
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:26PM Jrinswand said
What a gorgeous game. Very Miyazaki-esque.
I may have to talk my girlfriend into getting this game. Between Muramasa and this, the Wii is looking like a good place for hand-drawn 2D video games.
I may have to talk my girlfriend into getting this game. Between Muramasa and this, the Wii is looking like a good place for hand-drawn 2D video games.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:29PM (Unverified) said
I watched my autistic cousin play Wario Land for a full week this summer, game surprised the hell out of me so I ended up buying it myself. Quite ashamed that I passed it up last year. Really fun game and gorgeous hand-drawn graphics. If you haven't already, add that to the 2D Wii games you need list.
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Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:01PM Jrinswand said
Why did you need to tell me that your cousin is autistic? isn't that information a bit unnecessary? That'd be like me saying "I was playing video games with my homosexual friend the other day" instead of "So, the other day I was playing games with my friend..."
Anyway, I saw a little bit of Wario Land in action earlier this week. It looked really good, but I didn't have time to play it for myself.
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Anyway, I saw a little bit of Wario Land in action earlier this week. It looked really good, but I didn't have time to play it for myself.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:10PM (Unverified) said
Didn't mean to light your fuse friendo.
I figure it added to the fact that I watched him play it almost non-stop, doing everything there is to do in the game, and listening to him go on and on and on about the wonders of the game when he wasn't playing. I love my cousin to death, and because he's not some fat lazy kid that does nothing but sit and play video games all day long (during the middle of the summer no less), I made the decision that his autism was relevant to my little story. He focuses on one thing at a time and the glorious week I happened to spend with my autistic cousin (I see them once a year if I'm lucky), he just so happened to be focused on this game, and I cherished every second of spending time with him and his focus.
I'm glad your response wasn't rash or anything, and you didn't focus on the single least important element of my reply.
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I figure it added to the fact that I watched him play it almost non-stop, doing everything there is to do in the game, and listening to him go on and on and on about the wonders of the game when he wasn't playing. I love my cousin to death, and because he's not some fat lazy kid that does nothing but sit and play video games all day long (during the middle of the summer no less), I made the decision that his autism was relevant to my little story. He focuses on one thing at a time and the glorious week I happened to spend with my autistic cousin (I see them once a year if I'm lucky), he just so happened to be focused on this game, and I cherished every second of spending time with him and his focus.
I'm glad your response wasn't rash or anything, and you didn't focus on the single least important element of my reply.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:30PM nandokun said
I'm gonna have to agree with Jrinswand here. Mentioning that your cousin is autistic adds nothing to the context of the rest of your post. When I read it, it came off more like you were bragging that you had an autistic cousin, which seemed weird. Your offended response only seems to enforces that view.
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Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:43PM ArchiGamer said
Yeah, I don't think adding that your cousin is autistic helps your comment. Its just extra info we probably don't need.
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Posted: Sep 5th 2009 9:55PM laserboyjc said
Miyazaki is the first thing that came to my mind too...and then I thought full length animated movie of the Boy and his Blob wouldn't be too bad if done right
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Posted: Sep 6th 2009 12:25AM Bagels said
Ironic that I came here to remark on the blob's ability to form a hole in the ground, (and the wonder of how this creation of anti matter doesn't destroy or mangle the boy) because y'all Joystiq posters are just wierd picky stuck up black holes of hate. Who are you from possible thousands of miles away to judge his relationship with his cousin. Keep on keepin on, gobo.
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Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:26PM jecks said
i'm one of those people that actually owned and played this on the NES. i don't know if that's what is making me excited for this, or just the way it's so damn pretty.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 8:37PM (Unverified) said
Im sure this was on the gameboy as well, I borrowed it from a friend and absolutely loved it..
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Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:27PM (Unverified) said
That trailer's good enough to make me forget how infuriating the original was.
almost
almost
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:26PM Vaitork said
Wow, it does look good, especially compared to the frustrathon the first games were (though I only played The Rescue of Princess Blobette).
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:30PM ArchiGamer said
Really liking the look of the game.
Day one for sure.
Day one for sure.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 5:53PM CaptainProtonX said
Gorgeous.
Games like this will define the my Wii experience.
Games like this will define the my Wii experience.
Posted: Nov 1st 2009 5:31PM GennosukeSama said
this game looks absolutely beautiful! I'm buying this game first day it gets released.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:20PM (Unverified) said
This is what kid friendly games should be. Not those weak movie tie ins that aren't worth the discs they're printed on.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:28PM Special Agent Steve said
I like the art style. Hope it sells well.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:29PM isotrex said
Awww, this game looks cute and cool. Gotta check this one out.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:50PM eat it said
cool, I loved the original one. and this one looks great. once the wii is at $100 I'll pick this up.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 6:52PM Tarvus Domicus said
What a nice looking remake! I'll definitely pick this up. I remember having to use the Game Genie on the NES to finish this back in the day. That was still nothing compared to how well the speed run was accomplished in 11:30.
http://speeddemosarchive.com/ABoyAndHisBlob.html
http://speeddemosarchive.com/ABoyAndHisBlob.html
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 7:19PM WMcPete said
I used to have this game back when it originally came out on the NES and loved it. I must have been around 10 years old? I used to be able to beat it, too. I played the original a little more recently. I don't remember it being so darn hard... Lots of trial and error. I don't have the patience for these retro games anymore.
I will most definitely be picking this up on the Wii. The game's art direction looks amazing, though I have to admit that it doesn't really seem to have the 'feel' of the first game...
I will most definitely be picking this up on the Wii. The game's art direction looks amazing, though I have to admit that it doesn't really seem to have the 'feel' of the first game...
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 7:49PM treqie said
The trailer has an 80s movie feeling to it, and I like it.
Posted: Sep 5th 2009 10:12PM EccentricServbot said
The... the cuteness... it overwhelms me!
This game looks absolutely adorable, and it's so pretty too!
Really looking forward to it.
This game looks absolutely adorable, and it's so pretty too!
Really looking forward to it.
Posted: Sep 6th 2009 12:30AM (Unverified) said
This trailer is way too adorable.
Posted: Sep 6th 2009 1:30AM Maginomicon said
This wonderful trailer was marred tragically by the Trojan condoms commercial shown after it.
Posted: Sep 6th 2009 2:23AM (Unverified) said
FUCK THE GAME WE NEED A MOVIE.
ASAP.
ASAP.
Posted: Sep 6th 2009 10:16AM Contradictions said
Did the level design and some of the gameplay remind anyone else of Braid?
Posted: Sep 7th 2009 11:51AM (Unverified) said
Can't wait to buy and play it :)
Posted: Sep 6th 2009 9:35PM treeofmana said
I have not been this excited for the release of a game since Donkey Kong Country and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. . . .
Posted: Sep 6th 2009 10:54PM mrln said
BWEE BWEE ADVERTISING ALARM ACTIVATED BWEE BWEE
Posted: Sep 6th 2009 10:56PM mrln said
I'm not sure I can buy this now, but after seeing that trailer and the awesome robot, I've decided it must go on my list when the holidays are over and I wind up with spare money from relatives. (life is expensive -_-)
Posted: Sep 7th 2009 11:34AM (Unverified) said
Beautiful art design.
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Over 40 levels.
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Additional challenge levels.
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A blob that can turn into your own little mech.
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Game of the year!
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Over 40 levels.
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Additional challenge levels.
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A blob that can turn into your own little mech.
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Game of the year!
Posted: Sep 8th 2009 2:34AM xGearSecondx said
DO WANT
Posted: Oct 13th 2009 5:35PM Trilancer said
So when does the Astal remake get announced?
Posted: Oct 14th 2009 12:35AM (Unverified) said
i am so loving this game! so cute and super fun!
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