A colorful platformer for everyone
I first bought this game used for X360 on a whim and 100% it the same week.
Bought it back again for PS3 to gift and I was delighted both games were released here.
It's a 3D puzzle/platformer where the titular Blob must repaint a world turned b&w because of an evil dictator and his army.
The humour is light and family-friendly, The graphics are cartoony and every level sits comfortably inbetween exploration and time trial. Blob must absorb colors with his body (he can mix them a little too) to paint the designated colors, or just recolor in general.
Blob's animation is smooth and slick and the visual package gives great charm to the game.
There are some enemies and bosses, but none pose a threat, the charm lies in a fun and colorful journey.
There are upgrades available to buy, but you can beat the game without them if you want to.
Once a level is beaten you can revisit it for extra secrets. There are also various MP modes to add replayability.
The music is really great, a mix of lounge, bossa nova, rumba, it gives that tropical feel of Brazilian pop music that was often played in the 70s and 80s, and it pairs very well with the whimsical atmosphere of the game.
If you combine the music and the graphics, the presentation is superb and drawn you in de Blob's cartoony world.
If you must pick one, de Blob 2 is a little more refined than the first one, but both games are great and getting the full storyline is a plus.
A definite recommend from me, it's great relaxing fun and a great time for everyone.