De Blob

[Cube]

http://www.n-europe.com/news.php?nid=10716

Man!ac also reveal an exclusive Wii game from TKQ: De Blob. De Blob is based on a free PC game of the same name - of which you can try here. De Blob is a physics-based puzzle game. According to Joost van Dongen, the lead programmer of the PC Game:

"It is a 3D game in which the player controls a ball of paint rolling through the city. The ball can absorb coloured NPC’s to become larger and change its colour. With the paint, the player can then proceed to paint the entire city. Almost everything is paintable: buildings, trees, cars and using the paint trace even the ground."

The game requires you to do colour matching and colour mixing (need orange paint? Get Red and Yellow). The PC Game is fairly basic, and it looks like it will be expanded for the Wii. The graphics have also recieved a massive overhaul from the free PC game - thanks to a bigger budget provided by THQ. De Blob is due for release in 2008.

Scan:

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/img009_f0a1.jpg

[McMad]

Looks wicked, but how the hell does it work?!

[triforcemario]

I suppose you would control it by holding the controller sidewards (like a NES controller) and tilting it. In other news, I am über hyped for this game, because I loved the freeware PC version, and it appears that this version is going to be greatly expanded compared to that version.

[Tyson]

Looks well tasty. I'd put in my pre-order right now if it were possible.

[Hellfire]

Ahah looks great, nice style.

[Maiky-NiSuTe]

katamari gone paint?

[Konfucius]

Looks wicked, but how the hell does it work?!

It says in the article that you roll De Blob around with the nunchuk (I hope they mean the joystick not the gyros but I doubt it because they don't mention either) and aim at targets with the Wiimote.

[antster1983]

katamari gone paint?

When I saw that scan I thought of Katamari as well! :)

[Cube]

Officially announced:

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced de Blob™, currently in development exclusively for the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, is scheduled to spread color and fun to gamers worldwide in February 2008. Developed for the Wii by THQ’s Australia-based studio, Blue Tongue Entertainment, and Nintendo DS by THQ’s Helixe studio, de Blob’s innovative style features ground and aerial maneuvers and color-spray gameplay that take full advantage of the Wii Remote™ and DS Stylus™. Players will take on the form of de Blob in a bouncing battle to explore, liberate and revitalize Chroma City, which has been drained of all color and life by the evil I.N.K.T. Corporation.

“In the spirit of some of Nintendo’s most innovative properties, de Blob’s simple game mechanic will be fun and easy for core and casual gamers to learn and reveal unbelievably addicting levels of depth and complexity as they progress through the game,� said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. “We look forward to unveiling de Blob at next week’s E3 press event.�

“With de Blob’s innovative control scheme, a swing of the Wii Remote or flick of the DS Stylus sends de Blob ricocheting and swinging through the city with splashes of color in his wake,� said Steve Dauterman, senior vice president of product development. “Gamers will be able to liberate the lifeless city of Chroma and create a collaboration of energy, music and color that is a reflection of each player’s gaming style.�

About de Blob

de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life. Playing as de Blob, gamers will embark on a quest to re-animate the city of Chroma, and bring spunk and character back to the oppressed, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color. de Blob features an intricate single player campaign as well as a multiplayer experience that supports up to four competitors via split screen. The game was conceived for the Windows PC by a team of nine students studying Game Design & Development at Utrecht University’s School of the Arts in the Netherlands. At the time of conception, sections of Utrecht were being rebuilt and the principal task in creating the game was to convey how the railroad station area of Utrecht would look in 10 years. The city of Utrecht has since adopted the character of de Blob to be its mascot.

This part sounds rather odd:

and bring spunk and character back to the oppressed, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens

Then again, American English doesn't have the 3rd definition of spunk (the definition that came to my mind first)

[Hellfire]

and bring spunk and character back to the oppressed, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens
Bukkake: The Game confirmed!
Tagline: It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.

[Mayjest]

I actually went out and downloaded the free PC version when I heard about this, and I found it quite enjoyable. A great way to waste an hour or 12.

[mr_bogus]

ign has a hands-on of this game, looks cool!

It's probably just my sick mind, but after watching the video i can't stop thinking of Mr Hanky the Christmas Poo.

[Cube]

Gameplay Vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I42LRTtHkJ0)

Rather nice art style.

[Daroh]

The blob looks strange to me... the PC tech demo blob has so much more character than this... uh... rabbit monster ball thing...

Maybe I'm just nitpicking though...

[triforcemario]

I literally came when I saw that vid. I'm in love with that game. Consider it purchased from me.

[gaggle64]

Looks genuinely fantastic. Damn this is going to be good.

[DCK]

Looks interesting but rather boring at the same time.

[Shino]

Looks too bland, repetitive and boring. I don't think I would even finish the first level.

[Retro_Link]

New Video

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21713.html

Sometimes it's so bright in places due to the lack of colour that you can't even see what's there!

[Jamba]

I think it seems really nice and relaxing. Im seeing a lot of these games coming out for the Wii as I can just pick it up, have fun for like 20mins and enjoy its happy yet chilled out atmosphere.

[Retro_Link]

New Video:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/35711.html


And images:

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/63361520080701_084512_0_big.jpg
http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/63361520080701_084512_1_big.jpg
http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/63361520080701_084512_2_big.jpg
http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/63361520080701_084512_3_big.jpg
http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/63361520080701_084512_4_big.jpg
http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/63361520080701_084512_5_big.jpg

[Retro_Link]

E3 Trailer

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Numerous gameplay videos:

Cityscape Race
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36664.html
Inky Canyon Combat
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36663.html
Lost Highway Race
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36662.html

[mr_bogus]

New trailer, AND a release date :D

http://http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38288.html

[DCK]

Lovely style, no question. I wonder how the gameplay remains interesting.

[Hero-of-Time]

Another trailer has hit GT, the voice over guy is great on it.

Inkys are Stinky
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38969.html

[Noku]

These bad boys can have you for lunch, OR, afternoon tea.

Lovely trailer, looking forward to this game.

[Retro_Link]

Great trailer!

The developers have put ALOT of effort in and deserve to see this do well.

[Owen]

Great trailer!

The developers have put ALOT of effort in and deserve to see this do well.

Agreed..one third-party Wii game which looks up there for originality with the best!

Reminds me a bit of fantastic Max..i think it was called..he rode in a bottle rocket and went to a black and white planet and started colouring things in...

If anyone has already said that i apologise! :)

[Hero-of-Time]

I cant remember Fantastic Max painting any planets but I do remember the theme tune. Awesome!

XZJfknWVIgY

[Owen]

My god!!!! That brought back memories! : peace:

Yeah he went on a black and white planet..and started colouring things in..i'm sure of it! He kept going on about crayons or something...:D

[Hero-of-Time]

GoNintendo have posted this months ONM scores and they gave this a very solid 92%

IGN also reviewed it this weekend giving it a 8.4
http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/911/911521p1.html

[Konfucius]

GoNintendo have posted this months ONM scores and they gave this a very solid 92%

IGN also reviewed it this weekend giving it a 8.4
http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/911/911521p1.html

Wow, I'm really impressed. I expected about a 7.5.

[mr_bogus]

IGN mentions the final game runs at a rock solid 60fps. Wow!

[RedShell]

Posted this over in the bargains thread, but I'll stick it here too in case anyone misses it:

De Blob is going for £18 on Play.com:
http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/3593386/De-Blob/Product.htmlI was going to wait a while before getting this game as it's out on the same day as Wario, but after seeing it for this price decided to order it now. :hehe:

[Hero-of-Time]

Posted this over in the bargains thread, but I'll stick it here too in case anyone misses it:

I was going to wait a while before getting this game as it's out on the same day as Wario, but after seeing it for this price decided to order it now. :hehe:

Thanks for this, RedShell! I've just ordered it myself.

[Boomstick]

Lots of fun so far :grin: A few vids I recorded.

Intro - http://www.imeem.com/people/x3pRCQF/video/UaLzDz8x/miniditka_deblob_intro_videogames_video/

Clip #1 - http://www.imeem.com/people/x3pRCQF/video/_LDUGwRc/miniditka_deblob_gameplay_clip_1_videogames_video/

Clip #2 - http://www.imeem.com/people/x3pRCQF/video/R_wbFzXL/miniditka_deblob_gameplay_clip_2_videogames_video/

Cutscene - http://www.imeem.com/people/x3pRCQF/video/P2GVcBxp/miniditka_deblob_cutscene_videogames_video/

[RedShell]

Nice vids Boomstick. http://n-europe.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

Thanks for this, RedShell! I've just ordered it myself.No worries mate. :smile:

IGN's vid review is now up:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/947046/de-blob/videos/wii_deblob_vidrev_092308.html

I really like the look of everything in this game, but it's actually the music that makes me want it more than anything else, absolutely loving the funky soundtrack! :yay:

[mr_bogus]

I really like the look of everything in this game, but it's actually the music that makes me want it more than anything else, absolutely loving the funky soundtrack! :yay:

Why am i thinking of Space Station Silicon Valley's music now...?

[darksnowman]

I ordered de Blob earlier today. I know pretty much nothing about it aside from what I've heard in some IGN Podcasts but I'm up for something different and at £18... why not!??

[david.dakota]

I ordered de Blob earlier today. I know pretty much nothing about it aside from what I've heard in some IGN Podcasts but I'm up for something different and at £18... why not!??

If only more of the Wii's audience would have this attitude.

[Pookiablo]

Am tempted to get this game very soon - need to sell off Spore so i can get it! I've stuck along too traditional a line with Wii and this game looks like it could be a laugh - as stated above, I've no idea about what the game is actually about but I was very impressed by the trailer!

[will']

If only more of the Wii's audience would have this attitude.

Most Wii owners have the attitude of buying stuff they know nothing about.

My copy arrived this morning along with Warioland. I'm in a similar situation actually and don't really know much about either title. Start of the Christmas games rush for me I think. There's a LOT of stuff I'll be picking up over the coming weeks/months.

[Hellfire]

If only more of the Wii's audience would have this attitude.
WHat bothers me the most is that a lot of games that are worth full price are ignored until they get cheaper, because they're not 100 hour long, when they're happy to fork over more for equally short games with Space Marines and also happy to get bent over DLC.

[Hero-of-Time]

WHat bothers me the most is that a lot of games that are worth full price are ignored until they get cheaper, because they're not 100 hour long, when they're happy to fork over more for equally short games with Space Marines and also happy to get bent over DLC.

Nothing wrong with expanding a games lifespan with a bit of DLC.

*continues to look forward to Megaman 9 DLC*

[Hellfire]

Nothing wrong with expanding a games lifespan with a bit of DLC.

*continues to look forward to Megaman 9 DLC*
That's not what I said. I compared it to people who have more than enough money to buy them and spend them on DLC, a lot of it worthless and that should be with the game (Megaman being the case in point, it's absurd), when they refuse to buy games like Z&W, Wario, Boom Blox, etc... at full price. I'm thinking this will happen with De Blob too. DLC is one of the worst things right now in the industry, but that's something for another discussion :P

[Hero-of-Time]

That's not what I said. I compared it to people who have more than enough money to buy them and spend them on DLC, a lot of it worthless and that should be with the game (Megaman being the case in point, it's absurd), when they refuse to buy games like Z&W, Wario, Boom Blox, etc... at full price. I'm thinking this will happen with De Blob too. DLC is one of the worst things right now in the industry, but that's something for another discussion :P

Its just a question of personal taste. Many would rather buy expansions for a game they already love than buy a new game, nothing wrong with that. I do agree that alot of it is worthless but if I enjoy the game then I think what the hell and buy it anyway. Like you said though, its a different topic altogether : peace:

Ive just checked my Play.com order and the thing hasnt even been dispatched yet!

[DCK]

Wow, this game has really turned out well.

Really great to see how crisp and clean the graphics are. A game in a style like this wouldn't noticably look better on a 360 except for HD-ness.

[darksnowman]

Ive just checked my Play.com order and the thing hasnt even been dispatched yet!

Checked mine and it sits at "pre-ordered." Boo! :(

[RedShell]

Ive just checked my Play.com order and the thing hasnt even been dispatched yet!Checked mine and it sits at "pre-ordered." Boo! :(Same for me.
Actually quite happy about that though, more uninterrupted Wario Land time! :hehe:

[Diageo]

Will it stay at €25 after it comes out?

[That Guy]

Not even noticed this game until today, watched the IGN video review and it looks really good. Might have to pick this up soon. I'm all for supporting games that are a bit different as well as actually good.

[Sparko]

I've always been interested in this game, and I'm glad to see it has turned out well. I wasn't going to buy it just yet, but the play.com price was too hard to resist. Hopefully it gets dispatched soon :)

[Hero-of-Time]

Those who ordered from play.com check your orders as mine got sent today :)

[darksnowman]

Mine has also been sent- wonder when it'll arrive! :yay:

[RedShell]

Those who ordered from play.com check your orders as mine got sent today :)Yeah mine is on the way too!
This is why I don't use Play.com for new releases though. (apart from situations like this, when the price is right :wink:) I mean, shipping on the release date! What's that all about!? http://n-europe.com/forum/images/icons/icon13.gif

Mine has also been sent- wonder when it'll arrive! :yay:Monday's a possibility, Tuesday or Wednesday are probably more realistic though.
Oh well... back to Wario & Mega Man 9. :grin:

[darksnowman]

Yeah, I was thinking that I've seen this with Play.com before. They are good for bargains, but with pre-orders they aren't so hot- the last game I pre-ordered with them (Zack and Wiki or Fire Emblem Wii) I ended up cancelling and getting elsewhere as it still hadn't arrived a week later! I'm in no big rush at the moment for de Blob either, means I can also concentrate on a few other games over the weekend... Megaman 9 yes, but I haven't got Wario yet. I'm thinking I'll leave Wario til Christmas- it can be my Mario Galaxy of 2008!

[ThePigMarcher]

Damn all you bargain hunters out there.

I had managed to let this slip under my radar and didn't think it was going to be a purchase , but at that price it would be crazy not to pick it up.

My credit card dislikes you all.

[Hero-of-Time]

Other 3rd parties take note, this is how you make a great game on the Wii!

My copy arrived an hour ago from play.com and I spent all of that time just jumping, painting and just generally messing around the first level, its so much fun!

Whats great is how the game music reacts to how you paint the buildings. I picked a funky style of music to play and it just reminded me of ToeJam and Earl for some reason :heh:

From the opening cutscene ( which is great ) the game just screams FUN. I was also glad I could get staright into the game as it teaches you how to play as you are playing the first world. No tutorial level = WIN!

I look forward to reading what RedShell, ThePigMarcher and darksnowman have to say about it. Dislike this game and you have no soul!

[RedShell]

Got mine today too, managed to get a quick game in this morning and yeah from what I played I definitely agree with you H-o-T, it's pure quality. :smile:

After only a few minutes with this game you can tell just how much effort has gone in to making it, the controls, the visuals, the music (my God the music! :yay:), the overall style of the game has been so well crafted. Definitely right up there with Eledees and Zack&Wiki for the best third party Wii title.

So yeah, can't wait to sit down and really get in to it later. And I'd seriously recommend everyone to pick this game up and show some support to a truly deserving third party dev on Wii. Plus it's still only £18 on Play.com (http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/3593386/De-Blob/Product.html) which is a proper bargain! http://n-europe.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[D_prOdigy]

Argh, sounds like this is a class game. I might pick it up soon, but I'll have to get Lock's Quest first. Then again, fricking Game/Gamestation could come through for me and give me job, and then I'd have no problem getting both. : peace:

Even so... I have way too many Wii/DS games I need to actually finish.

[Darkspine S]

Traded in Mario Strikers and Warioware Wii for this today. Initially I was skeptical, it felt like any old regular Platformer, but when the music started improving throughout the level and the challenges and level design began to vary, I found I was enjoying it. Excellent work Bluetongue and THQ!: peace:

[Sméagol]

Got this friday together with Wario Land. Allthough Wario Land is a 2D animated piece of art, I find this game actually generally more entertaining.. Then again, I haven't played much of either game, as something came up (namely MEGAMAN 9). But yeah, the artstyle is great, cutscenes funny, gameplay relaxing, and the music.. Damn the music. Bloody fantastic, especially at the beginning of a level where you are making the music yourself with the sounds you get when you paint stuff. This game satisfies a need for platform action in a same way that a Banjo Threeie would have, at least for me.

[Ganepark32]

Would those that have this and Wario Land say this has more lasting appeal than Wario Land? At this moment in time, I can only afford the one game out of the two and want something with a bit more lasting appeal.

[darksnowman]

Well I just spent half an hour (yep, a whole half hour!) eejiting about in the first level so here are some very initial impressions. I'm probably over exaggerating but is it just me or is there more than a hint of Pixar about this? I think so anyway- definitely in the cutscenes! Gameplay wise, its all good thus far. I keep hoping for a little more from the jumping, but I'm sure I'll either get used to it, or maybe you learn a trick or two as the game goes on? The main (and oh so slight) gripe I have is that I've been trying to "wall kick" between buildings as a way to climb them, but I can't seem to get any extra height from my attempts. :heh:

Musically, very classy so far. Its like DIY SimCity music- splash some yellow to add in some flutey sounds, some purple to add some funk... then the coffee to add... some DJ Jazzy Jeff style scratches. :awesome:

The sticker on the front of the plastic sealing said something like "The Best Game Nintendo Never Made!" and you know, it may just be.

[dazzybee]

I was going to save this game as an xmas present as there is literall over 30 games I'm buying from Sept - Dec so needed games I could get family and girlfriend to buy; but at £18 I couldn't resists, too cheap!! My copy should be here tomorrow and I can't wait :)

As for Wario Land; I think it has a lot of replay value to be honest; the game is amazing, I love it; the missions add some difficult incentive to keep playing. Main games easy but the challenges are extremely tricky!

GET BOTH!!!


The sticker on the front of the plastic sealing said something like "The Best Game Nintendo Never Made!" and you know, it may just be.

I'm all for this De Blob, but you HAVE played Zack and Wicki haven't you ;)

[Hero-of-Time]

Would those that have this and Wario Land say this has more lasting appeal than Wario Land? At this moment in time, I can only afford the one game out of the two and want something with a bit more lasting appeal.

Hmm thats a toughie.

Wario Lands main game can easily be completed in say 5 hours but if you like unlocking everything it will take you 4 times aslong. I was all of Saturday and I have still got challenges to do and treasures to find.

De Blob is kinda the same. The main game is around 8 hours long but if you want to get 100% on each level it will take you a long time. I have been on this since 11 this morning and have just finished the 5th world now. I have done them all 100% so that kinda gives you an idea of how long the game is.

If money is an issue then you might aswell snap up De Blob as it only £18 on play.com.

Steve, dont bother with the wall jumping. I havent used it once in the first half of the game and thats with me collecting everything. You can get to all of the areas without using it.

[Ganepark32]

Thanks guys. I would like to get both but obviously, I only have the funds to get one at this moment in time (still trying to find a job that sits in with my Uni schedule). I'll give it a little more pondering and a bit of viewing on the interweb and decide later on.

[Hero-of-Time]

Thanks guys. I would like to get both but obviously, I only have the funds to get one at this moment in time (still trying to find a job that sits in with my Uni schedule). I'll give it a little more pondering and a bit of viewing on the interweb and decide later on.

No problem.

Whatever your choice is you win as both games are fantastic and are must haves on the Wii.

Methinks I will call it a day on De Blob, I have been playing on it for practically 10 hours straight! Time for some food, shower and then perhaps some Wario before chilling out for the night :)

[darksnowman]

I'm all for this De Blob, but you HAVE played Zack and Wicki haven't you ;)

I sure have, and its a top game but de Blob is also very very charming and fun.


Steve, dont bother with the wall jumping. I havent used it once in the first half of the game and thats with me collecting everything. You can get to all of the areas without using it.

Yeah, I know... you go up the ramp shaped buildings and stuff... but I was just trying to splish splosh the paint about in some style to go with the music!

[RedShell]

Been playing this for a good few hours now and am up to the 6th stage, having such a great time playing this game. :smile:

I love the effect when you activate those switches that restores all the colour to a certain area, the sound that thing makes through my surround system is immense, crazy amount of bass on it shakes the whole damn house! :grin:

The main (and oh so slight) gripe I have is that I've been trying to "wall kick" between buildings as a way to climb them, but I can't seem to get any extra height from my attempts. :heh:Tricky isn't it? As you continually seem to lose hight. Definitely a worthwhile move though were possible as your points multiply with every successful coat of paint in the combo. :awesome:
The ability to jump between buildings with Z targeting makes up for the difficult wall jumping I reckon.

[The-Ironflame]

My copy arrived today but it was a bigger parcel than I thought cos it turned out that I also received a limited edition De blob figurine with it. I ordered it from The-Hut only a week ago.

[James McGeachie]

A whopping 20th place on the Wii only UK charts for its debut, not even close to All console. Yikes.

Not really shocking though with a game like this sadly.

[Boomstick]

Would those that have this and Wario Land say this has more lasting appeal than Wario Land? At this moment in time, I can only afford the one game out of the two and want something with a bit more lasting appeal.


While I really like WarioLand for me DeBlob is the better game because of its length, multi-player mode and just being more fun :yay: Cant go wrong with either though.


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[darksnowman]

A whopping 20th place on the Wii only UK charts for its debut, not even close to All console. Yikes.

Not really shocking though with a game like this sadly.

That'll only be after the weekend sales though. It could fare better in next weeks charts after having had this week full week of sales under its belt.

[Hero-of-Time]

That'll only be after the weekend sales though. It could fare better in next weeks charts after having had this week full week of sales under its belt.

Im hoping it at least breaks into the top 10 as this title really deserves alot of success!

[RedShell]

That's a huge shame about the sales, :( really hope it picks up.
Has there been any TV advertising for it? I think it's the kind of game that could do well in the casual market too, but they need to get the word out.

[ThePigMarcher]

These impressions sound really positive and I can't wait to play this , unfortunately , it is still to arrive but hopefully it'll turn up tomorrow.

[DazzeL]

Im hoping it at least breaks into the top 10 as this title really deserves alot of success!

It's not even in the top 10 on gameplay.co.uk (a fairly "hardcore" website) which is ominous. Most people who buy from there are more educated on what games are actually good. WarioLand is like 3rd though so....

[Hellfire]

As long as it keeps selling, it doesn't need to break top 10, although it would be lovely if it did, considering it deserves it.

[James McGeachie]

That'll only be after the weekend sales though. It could fare better in next weeks charts after having had this week full week of sales under its belt.

Well let's just say people say that for basically absolutely every game that ever sells under expectations and that scenario you mentioned virtually never ends up happening (apart from ridiculous exceptions like the casual crowd titles).

Fact is the first 2 or 3 days or so sales of most hardcore games (for any system in general) are massively over the rest of that week

[Hero-of-Time]

Just got the last 2 levels to beat now.

On the Fun Park level I had got 100% on everything apart from the billboards and I just couldnt find them. I searched around the level and finally found the last 2 but they were high above me on a tube.

I spent a good 10 mins trying to get up there, I tried jumping, wall jumping and even firing out of the cannon but nothing worked. I was getting very frustrated as im trying to get 100%/all rewards ( apart from the time rewards ) on my first run and this was going to spoil things.

I was just about to call it quits and head to the exit then I decided to try the cannon one last time and sure enough I figured it out. You had to fire yourself out of the cannon but press B in mid air so you stopped and slammed onto the platform below where the billboards were located. With 4 mins left on the clock I pegged it to the exit :)

[Maase]

Camon guys, this is DE BLOB

It may look Hardcore, but it isn't, its actually very famous around the world, the popularity started when the Tetris creator considered it one of the best games ever (the first one)

This will pick up in sales, don't worry

[Hero-of-Time]

Camon guys, this is DE BLOB

It may look Hardcore, but it isn't, its actually very famous around the world, the popularity started when the Tetris creator considered it one of the best games ever (the first one)

This will pick up in sales, don't worry

It doesnt matter if its hardcore or casual the fact is its a fantastic game, is fun to play and looks to have been created with passion rather than quickly made and shoved on the shelf. These reasons alone make it more than worthy to be a big seller.

[Tellyn]

I'm reviewing this, it should be coming through tomorrow, I'm looking forward to playing it from everyone's impressions. :)

Camon guys, this is DE BLOB

It may look Hardcore, but it isn't, its actually very famous around the world, the popularity started when the Tetris creator considered it one of the best games ever (the first one)

This will pick up in sales, don't worry

I don't see what you're saying here.

[Hero-of-Time]

I'm reviewing this, it should be coming through tomorrow, I'm looking forward to playing it from everyone's impressions. :)


You will love it Nathan. If you dont enjoy it I suggest you find another forum to spend your time on :)

[Maase]

I'm saying that the game isn't hardcore and is very famous in the Casual market.

So, you said the sales were awful in this thread, i'm saying they will get good ;)

[Tellyn]

You will love it Nathan. If you dont enjoy it I suggest you find another forum to spend your time on :)

I'll take you up on that challenge. : peace:

I'm saying that the game isn't hardcore and is very famous in the Casual market.

So, you said the sales were awful in this thread, i'm saying they will get good ;)

Does it really matter about what 'core' it's classified as? As long as we get a decent game to play in this recent flood of mediocre shovelware, I'm happy.

[Maase]

Urgh... you're not getting me...

I'm not saying the game is bad, average, etc, i never played it myself.

I'm only saying the game is famous around the casual market, so it'l get good sales

[Tellyn]

Urgh... you're not getting me...

I'm not saying the game is bad, average, etc, i never played it myself.

I'm only saying the game is famous around the casual market, so it'l get good sales

No, I'm not getting you. I don't see how you can make a statement like that in regards to a game that's just come out and that you haven't played.

How do you even know it's 'famous around the casual market'? It's been out for less than a week, and the downloadable PC game didn't really make an impact.

[Ganepark32]

Watched some footage of this and I've decided I'll pick this up instead of Wario Land, which I hope to get at a later date. It just looked more fun than WL. Can you turn off the timers or is there a free roam section where you can just mess about? If not it doesn't matter.

[RedShell]

On the Fun Park level I had got 100% on everything apart from the billboards and I just couldnt find them. I searched around the level and finally found the last 2 but they were high above me on a tube.I just did a 100% painted run on the first level, got through it all really quickly but at the end was left with 1 tree, which took me such a long time to find it was unreal! :shakehead
Was so relieved when I found it. :D

Watched some footage of this and I've decided I'll pick this up instead of Wario Land, which I hope to get at a later date. It just looked more fun than WL. Can you turn off the timers or is there a free roam section where you can just mess about? If not it doesn't matter.Yeah you can free paint on any stage once you've played it on story mode.
It's nice and chilled out. :)

[Ganepark32]

good good. Won't be getting it from Play.com unless the get it in stock pretty soonish. I may just hold out till they get it in stock again to get it for £17.99 but then £29.99 isn't that bad a price for the game by the looks of it. I've spent more on worse games than that.

[Hero-of-Time]

Ive just beat the final boss in this awesome game. He isnt hard but he can be frustrating :) I didnt get 100% on the last 2 levels due to the fact you get cut off from certain parts as you progress through the stage.

[DiemetriX]

This game is fantastic. Higly recomendable :D

[Aalborg]

this game is total kiddie and typical nintendo kiddie thing.. (orders right away)

[mr_bogus]

this game is total kiddie and typical nintendo kiddie thing.. (orders right away)

No, THIS is the Nintendo Kiddy thing.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1e/Kiddy.jpg/150px-Kiddy.jpg

I went into game yesterday & did some shelf rearranging, scattered random copies of de Blob at eye level on the top 20 charts. Hopefully it may get an extra sale or 2...!

There are games that don't sell hundreds of thousands in the first week but keep selling for a long time as word of mouth spreads, hopefully if this doesn't get a big boost of sales at first, it'll at least be one of those.

[darksnowman]

Kiddy Kong... DKC 3... what a game... infact if you check my profile, its the best game ever! (or my favourite atleast...)

I played some more de Blob last night, but I didn't complete the level because they take so long and I like to be as thorough as possible. I had the game paused for a while during the Champions League highlights, but I ended up turning it off cos I knew I wouldn't be going back to it... :zzz: There's a fairly decent showing of de Blob in my HMV here, but thats cos its a new release- I dread to think how well hidden it will be when the new releases for this weekend are out.

[Hero-of-Time]

I went into game yesterday & did some shelf rearranging, scattered random copies of de Blob at eye level on the top 20 charts. Hopefully it may get an extra sale or 2...!

Awesome! I like your style.

I played some more de Blob last night, but I didn't complete the level because they take so long and I like to be as thorough as possible. I had the game paused for a while during the Champions League highlights, but I ended up turning it off cos I knew I wouldn't be going back to it... :zzz:

If you want to try and get everything in a level you pretty much have to set aside around 70-80mins. My average time was about 70mins per level, then again there was always a tree/building/billboard I missed and I would have to spend a good 10mins looking for that!

After finishing the main game I had a shower and watched a dvd before going to bed. I couldnt sleep so I got back up and put De Blob back on :) I finished getting all the awards on the first 4 levels and then finished off all of the extra challenges you get when you beat a level. The billboard challenge took some doing but it made me alot better at wall riding/jumping.

[Aalborg]

I went into game yesterday & did some shelf rearranging, scattered random copies of de Blob at eye level on the top 20 charts. Hopefully it may get an extra sale or 2...!



:bowdown:

I did that with Battalion Wars .. don't think it helped much though..

Really looking forward to De Blob.. was surprised when I saw it on sale.. I thought it would be released later

[ThePigMarcher]

I now remember why I stopped using play.com - the thing still hasn't arrived.

[darksnowman]

If you want to try and get everything in a level you pretty much have to set aside around 70-80mins. My average time was about 70mins per level, then again there was always a tree/building/billboard I missed and I would have to spend a good 10mins looking for that!


Yeah, I'm surprised at how long it takes. I haven't completely done any of the stages yet, but I like to do as much as possible nonetheless. With that in mind I just didn't think I could put another 30-40 minutes into it after the footy last night- means I can go back and redo the first few sections of that level again though!

I've noticed in the level summaries that I've missed the odd tree here and there- I don't look forward to going back and trying to get them all cos it can be so easy to miss little things like that! :blank:

[Hero-of-Time]

All done!

Ive just finished the game 100% and checked how long I was on it, turns out I spent 30+ hours on the game! Not bad for £18 :)

Maybe I will be able to get some other games played now.

[spirited away]

I really really want this game... but I need to set aside £120 for Far Cry 2, Fable 2 and Gears. Sounds like such a breath of fresh air, and an ingenious little platformer :). For a non-completionist, how long do you reckon it will take me to complete; and is there much replay value?

[Tellyn]

I don't think I've ever hated a game so much in my life.


...


I joke, I joke, it's utterly amazing, I spent a good few hours on it earlier just rolling around and painting all the buildings.

[Hero-of-Time]

I really really want this game... but I need to set aside £120 for Far Cry 2, Fable 2 and Gears. Sounds like such a breath of fresh air, and an ingenious little platformer :). For a non-completionist, how long do you reckon it will take me to complete; and is there much replay value?

You can get through all of the 10 levels in about 7-8 hours. As for replay value you have multiplayer modes, freeplay, 2 secret missions after each level and challenges to complete in each stage. The challenges range from paint everything in the level to finding a blimp floating around and paint that :)

[Diageo]

I hate this, I was showing my friends deBlob saying it's a good game. And all they could say was "That looks shit, all you do is jump on buildings."
It was so annoying, just because there's not any macho men shooting aliens it's not a good game. I hate that attitude.

[dazzybee]

My copy arrived. Gonna have a little blast and then put it away until I complete the other insane amounts of games I need to complete first!! Argh!! I need to stop buying games!!!!

[RedShell]

I hate this, I was showing my friends deBlob saying it's a good game. And all they could say was "That looks shit, all you do is jump on buildings."
It was so annoying, just because there's not any macho men shooting aliens it's not a good game. I hate that attitude.Did they actually play it though? Anyway, their loss at the end of the day.

My copy arrived. Gonna have a little blast and then put it away until I complete the other insane amounts of games I need to complete first!! Argh!! I need to stop buying games!!!!Once you start playing de Blob, the chance that you'll "put it away" is somewhere between slim and none.
Trust me. :)

[Tellyn]

Did they actually play it though? Anyway, their loss at the end of the day.

Most people like that don't like giving new things a fair chance, they make crappy comments based on how a game looks (and I'm baffled here - how can you criticise De Blob on this front?).

[Ganepark32]

^ trust me. Graphics whores/360 fanboys will always moan about Wii games regardless of how they look. Unless they are over saturated in brown then they don't care. Unless it has guns, they'll not try it. It's a shame that so many people are like this because they miss out on a hell of a lot of good games.

[ThePigMarcher]

Yay , finally arrived , I can join in the fun at last. Hope I enjoy this as much as you guys clearly have.

[dazzybee]

Okay, decided to play this last night, a quick 10 minutes to check it out. It was late and I had to get up early!!!

Over an HOUR later and I'm still playing!! The game is quite simply amazing; and anyone who was thinking this or Wario, this is loads better (and I LOVE Wario); everyone needs to get this game! This and Zack and Wicki are games that need to be in everyones collection!! I can't believe this game hasn't been selling very well, it's tragic!!!

[RedShell]

Once you start playing de Blob, the chance that you'll "put it away" is somewhere between slim and none.
Trust me. :)Okay, decided to play this last night, a quick 10 minutes to check it out. It was late and I had to get up early!!!

Over an HOUR later and I'm still playing!!Told ya. :laughing:

[Maase]

Okay, guys, just because jumping on buildings and colouring them doesn't look fun to someone, it doesn't mean he is Gramers.
Stop stereotyping, i don't really see any attraction in this game, and i'm not particularly a lover of Macho Man shooting Aliens game

[Diageo]

I agree that the game doesn't look amazingly fun, but they thing i hate is that they never give it a chance.

[ThePigMarcher]

Just to confirm what has already been said many times over ...... this game is just f'ing amazing.

I opened it this morning with the intention of only giving it a quick glance to see what the fuss was about but I have only just managed to put the thing down.

So much time and effort has clearly gone into this , it defies belief.

Cutscenes , soundtrack , controls , level design and number of unlockables are just perfect and I would agree that this is quite possibly the best 3rd party effort on Wii. It just screams fun all the way.

I have been through the first 3 levels only so far , but was surprised how misleadingly expansive they were , so much to do , and plenty to go back for.

And to think I very nearly didn't pick it up - so if there is anyone out there who is still questioning this games worth (despite the previous glowing opinions) then don't hesitate in the slightest.

[Tellyn]

Okay, guys, just because jumping on buildings and colouring them doesn't look fun to someone, it doesn't mean he is Gramers.
Stop stereotyping, i don't really see any attraction in this game, and i'm not particularly a lover of Macho Man shooting Aliens game

Good for you, but everyone else who's tried it has fallen in love with it.

[Maase]

Sure, buddy, i wasn't calling the game bad, i was just saying that raging at someone because he doesn't like the game is kinda stupid.

Please, don't answer to me with an argument that doesn't even make sense related to what i told you right now, because that's what you've been doing in this topic

[Tellyn]

Sure, buddy, i wasn't calling the game bad, i was just saying that raging at someone because he doesn't like the game is kinda stupid.

Please, don't answer to me with an argument that doesn't even make sense related to what i told you right now, because that's what you've been doing in this topic

It is in relation to what you've just said. No one's raging at anyone, and Diageo's friends didn't even play the game, they just made a silly comment about jumping around buildings without giving it a go.

[Diageo]

And that's what I was complaining about...

[dazzybee]

Told ya. :laughing:

I know, but I really thought I could put it down, I do with even the best games. But I just couldn't stop. For the first 5 minutes I was a bit disorientated, was unsure how flicking for jump was working etc. But 10 mins later I really started to understand how it worked and loved all the challenges etc. Just couldn't stop playing it. Now I have a dilema, I've nearly finished Forc Unleashed, still playing through Wario, Scarface, Bully; loads of DS games, MGS4 and Resistence. No more heroes. But I just want to play this......do I be strong and save it with Okami for the autumn, and finish off a few older games. Or do I yeild to the darkside and play through de BLOB?!?! :)

[RedShell]

I just finished the game, great finale to it.
Still got quite a few things left to do before getting 100% and all of the unlockables. And then of course there's still multi-player too. :smile:

Have unlocked all of the music though. The soundtrack to this game is just perfect, I love it to bits. It's so nice to have a game feature an exclusively Latin/Funk soundtrack, (2 of my favourite music genres) and it fits in with the style of the game so well.
Hats off to the musicians behind it! :bowdown:

[Diageo]

People seem to finish this game so quickly, its a bit daunting.

[Hero-of-Time]

People seem to finish this game so quickly, its a bit daunting.

I played it 10 hours a day for 3 days straight hence me finishing it quickly. To be honest I quite miss playing it, may fire up a bit of freeplay mode later :)

[Diageo]

WOW, u ppl really go all out.

[Hero-of-Time]

WOW, u ppl really go all out.

LOL. I have had a weeks holiday from work so I have just been playing on games all week :)

[RedShell]

It's just one of those games that once you pick it up, you can't seem to put it down. :hehe:

Took me 12 hours to finish, but like I said that's without completing it 100%, only got golds on the first few stages. To fully complete the game like H-o-T has, you're looking at 30+ hours, so it's not a short game by any stretch of the imagination. :smile:

[mr_bogus]

People seem to finish this game so quickly, its a bit daunting.

Seems to me it's because they battle to put it down for the next 10 solid hours when they start playing!

Just found out i'm getting a bit of extra cash than i thought from tomorrow's work, so should finally be able to buy a copy :yay:

[darksnowman]

Nice one mr_bogus, you won't be disappointed! :grin:

[Ganepark32]

Bought my copy earlier today. Played out the first level which I made last 34mins. Controls aren't as great as I'd have imagined. The flicking of the 'mote to jump is kinda annoying. Would have been nice to have just had it on the A button.

[darksnowman]

I found jumping a bit weird at first- especially since it tells you to swipe in a downwards motion to do it. I found that it works just as well if you flick up, which I find more natural. I like to swat the remote down the way when pouncing on the baddies!

[Dante]

Opps at computerandvideogames. (http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=198662)

THQ has just released its bizarre yet quirky new blob rolling game, De Blob, on Wii. That costs £35. But you can get it for free… on PC. Or at least, you can get ‘The Blob’ for free, and it looks damn near identical. …Now, we don’t know which came first, who ripped off who, but this Dutch site explains< "Gemaakt door 8 studenten Game Design & Development aan de Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht en 1 student Informatica aan de Universiteit Utrecht." Just as we thought...

This demo was produced by a group of Dutch university students for a project, and was released years ago. They sold the rights to the game to THQ, which is how it came to be a commercial title.

[Tellyn]

Did that even warrant an article from them? I thought it was common knowledge that it was originally a free PC game.

[darksnowman]

Common knowledge for geeks and otaku, yes.

[Ganepark32]

Anyone else not find the controls in this to be a bit hit and miss as well as the camera? I'm finding those to be true and for the gameplay to be a bit repetitive. But then I haven't really been in the mood for playing games really lately. Perhaps I'll shelf it and come back to it further down the line when I've got my gaming mojo back.

[Diageo]

Got the game today.

Yeah, the controls seem a bit off, but i think you have to get used to them. Like when u jump on the wall and he doesnt jump is just like pushing a button and he doesnt jump, ur not meant to jump right after hitting the wall, stuff like that, that we tend to blame on waggle when we wouldn't on buttons.

I found it easy to put down, but it is relaxing and has great music.

[Mike]

I'm renting this game from LoveFilm at the moment, and I'm really pleased I did - it really is amazin fun. My only gripe is that you have to set aside a fair chunk of time to get through each level - something I don't really have much of at the moment!

[Ashley]

Haha yeah that tends to be my problem.

"Right, I'll play through this level then get back to my uni work."

...an hour later.

[Hero-of-Time]

Here's some promising news from the main page of N-E

Great news for fans of de Blob: THQ announce that there's more to come from the little, inky goo ball!

You loved it, we loved it; it was difficult to espace the admiration for THQ's de Blob when it released last year.

The paint-themed platformer earned rave reviews everywhere, but its colourful style and modest marketing campaign led many to worry that the title would not perform as well as it deserves. Well, today we can put some of those concerns to rest, as IGN reveal just a portion of the success de Blob has managed in its few months out.

Straight from the NPD, the game managed to shift 230,000 copies in North America in December alone. Consider the fact that the game released in September, and then add all other regions to the equation and we can predict a healthy running-total for THQ's gem. Add to the fact that Nintendo's own Wario Land: The Shake Dimension only managed to sell through 150,000 units in the same festive period, and de Blob is a force not to be reckoned with.

No doubt the question on everypne's lips is: is it enough for a sequel? Speaking with IGN, a rep for THQ had the following comforting words for us:


"We're pleased with de Blob's performance worldwide... expect to see more of de Blob in the future."

So there we go. No firm confirmations or platforms noted, but at least we know it's not the last we'll see of de Blob.

[darksnowman]

Thats great news. :hehe:

I wonder what they will do with de Blob? More platforming or...? What they have to do is maintain the high quality catchy tunes. Décor (Blissful) is so good.

[david.dakota]

I still need to pick this up, it looks great. With a busy Q1, it may have to wait.

[Tellyn]

I still need to pick this up, it looks great. With a busy Q1, it may have to wait.

£12 in Asda.

[david.dakota]

£12 in Asda.

online or in-store

[Tellyn]

online or in-store

In-store, £17 online I believe.

[david.dakota]

In-store, £17 online I believe.

Tellyn, you are De Man.

[ShadowV7]

£12 in Asda.

Good game... Cheap price... ASDA Close by....Must hold back... Too many games.... Can't break no game vow broken again....Resist...

So hard...

[RedShell]

What they have to do is maintain the high quality catchy tunes. Décor (Blissful) is so good.Absolutely! de Blob has one of greatest soundtracks ever! They sure as hell better not mess with the formula!
*has nightmare of de Blob 2 featuring heavy metal soundtrack :shakehead*
Nooooooooooooooo! :heh:

£12 in Asda.That is a crazy good deal! Someone would have to be seriously nuts to miss out on this game for that price. :eek:

[darksnowman]

Absolutely! de Blob has one of greatest soundtracks ever! They sure as hell better not mess with the formula!
*has nightmare of de Blob 2 featuring heavy metal soundtrack :shakehead*
Nooooooooooooooo! :heh:


I agree! Unless they really change the style and atmosphere of the game. :heh:


That is a crazy good deal! Someone would have to be seriously nuts to miss out on this game for that price. :eek:

Didn't we get it for £18 on release? That was also a crazy good deal. As for the nuts comment... *looks at Mr. T in your sig*

[ShadowV7]

I hate you guys, you just don't help me stick to my morals :blank:


I'm getting it tomorrow now...

[david.dakota]

Someone would have to be seriously nuts to miss out on this game for that price.

If it weren't for the fact i'd drank far too much tonight (hence my appalling Mario Kart results), i'd be down at ASDA now (that said, our ASDA is a tiny store, and not open 24 hours). Hopefully, tiny store ASDA won't let me down with shite stock tomorrow.

[Tellyn]

;)

Okami is also £12 if you've yet to pick it up.

[RedShell]

Didn't we get it for £18 on release? That was also a crazy good deal.Indeed we did and indeed it was. :grin:

As for the nuts comment... *looks at Mr. T in your sig*Don't you go and make Mr.T mad now. :nono:

[Mike]

Great news about a possible sequel, and I'm definitely thinking of picking this up if it's only £12. When I rented it I reached the end, but there was still a lot of other things I wanted to have a go at unlocking.

[mr_bogus]

Rumour has it the original has sold around 700,000 worldwide... that's absolutely crazy for a game that's both single platform AND original license.

[D_prOdigy]

It's £12 in my local Hoomve too. It was mighty temptings...

[Shino]

Damn! Does ASDA ship to europe?

[Retro_Link]

Damn! Does ASDA ship to europe?It's only £12 in store.

If your interested in it at £17, it's been £17.99 on play.com for ages! so I'd get it from there.

[david.dakota]

picked this up earlier- thanks tellyn. A cracking little game, and at £12 an absolute bargain.

[Hero-of-Time]

picked this up earlier- thanks tellyn. A cracking little game, and at £12 an absolute bargain.

Good man! Another has joined us in the fight to keep quirky titles coming to the Wii.

[Ganepark32]

All this talk of de Blob recently has got me wanting another copy. Didn't finish it last year because I just got a little bored but then I had other things to be playing through so it didn't get my full attention. Have a few games on the go at the moment so perhaps it's not the best time to get it again although I'm sure I'll be finished a few of the ones I have now pretty swiftly.

[ShadowV7]

Picked this up last night/this morning from ASDA for £12. Last copy aswell. At first I stared at it then decided not to get it since I had so much to play and I really shouldn't buy more. After looking at some DVDs and some more staring later, I decided what the hell, the N-Ers said it was good game. I've yet to play it but i'm expecting good things from it!

[D_prOdigy]

*Slap to the face*

You REALLY need to stop all these impulse buys.

[welsh_gamer]

Also picked this up over the weekend, thanks to Tellyn's tip.

I love it. It's the best 'quirky' title on Wii by far. Spent 3 hours on it allready, and I'm up to world 3. Think I'll be coming back to it a lot to try and do the challanges, just like Wario Land has me coming back now and again.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I picked this up for Eenuh's birthday, and I've watched her playing it today. It's absolutely fucking awesome, and I'm definitely going to pick it up at some point when I'm home.

There's just so many little touches to make this game special. For a start, I love how they blend in the music with the gameplay. The more colourful the world, the bouncier the music is. Also, every time you paint something, the sound effect kinda adds to the background music.

Definitely recommend it. This is the type of game that I bought the Wii for. :)

[Hero-of-Time]

I picked this up for Eenuh's birthday, and I've watched her playing it today. It's absolutely fucking awesome, and I'm definitely going to pick it up at some point when I'm home.

There's just so many little touches to make this game special. For a start, I love how they blend in the music with the gameplay. The more colourful the world, the bouncier the music is. Also, every time you paint something, the sound effect kinda adds to the background music.

Definitely recommend it. This is the type of game that I bought the Wii for. :)

He's one of us now :)

Im glad you love it, Flinky! It really is one of the best games on the Wii IMO.

[Eenuh]

He's one of us now :)

Im glad you love it, Flinky! It really is one of the best games on the Wii IMO.

Actually I am one of you guys now, as he bought the game for me. =P
But yeah, it's a fun game so far! Haven't played much yet, but so far I've been enjoying it. Love mixing colours and just bumping into things. The sound effects you get then are great! And I really like colouring those pore Graydians to make them happy again, haha!

Good game so far, and I think Flinky is definitely going to get it as well at some point. =D

[david.dakota]

I've nearly completed this, i've thoroughly enjoyed it. My only gripe is in parts of later levels the shake-to-jump mechanic becomes a chore, but ultimately doesn't detract from the fun too much.

I've not gone back to earlier levels to check, does the game save your painted town? I'm guessing not due to the 512mb flash restraints, but that'd be a great inclusion for De Blob 2.

[Fierce_LiNk]

He's one of us now :)

Im glad you love it, Flinky! It really is one of the best games on the Wii IMO.

Actually I am one of you guys now, as he bought the game for me. =P
But yeah, it's a fun game so far! Haven't played much yet, but so far I've been enjoying it. Love mixing colours and just bumping into things. The sound effects you get then are great! And I really like colouring those pore Graydians to make them happy again, haha!

Good game so far, and I think Flinky is definitely going to get it as well at some point. =D

Haha, yes, it's the Eeenoo's game, so thank her, haha.

Also, it was funny seeing you suck with teh jumping, until some devil told you to just change the camera angle. At last, I have found your gaming weakness!

[Eenuh]

Haha, yes, it's the Eeenoo's game, so thank her, haha.

Also, it was funny seeing you suck with teh jumping, until some devil told you to just change the camera angle. At last, I have found your gaming weakness!

But the jumping is weirdddd! I don't really understand how it works yet. And I figured out the camera stuff myself, you just said to "watch where his eyes are pointing before jumping", which is not exactly the same. =P

[Fierce_LiNk]

But the jumping is weirdddd! I don't really understand how it works yet. And I figured out the camera stuff myself, you just said to "watch where his eyes are pointing before jumping", which is not exactly the same. =P

But, then I said "turn de camera! turn eet!"

Which came directly after what I previously said. In short: You Lose.

[darksnowman]

My only gripe is in parts of later levels the shake-to-jump mechanic becomes a chore, but ultimately doesn't detract from the fun too much.


What motion are you doing to jump? I think the game tells you to flick down the way, doesn't it? Well, I found that it works just as well if you flick up to jump (and it feels more natural to me) then do a downward swat to stomp the baddies.

[Hero-of-Time]

This sold better than I expected.

THQ's unique paint-splattering Wii game de Blob has sold over 700K units worldwide, CEO Brian Farrell said on Tuesday during the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference in San Francisco.

Even in a wretched retail environment, the game has been able to hold its original $49.99 price point after about five months of availability. “We can make money on games like that," Farrell said.

Farrell described a "three-prong" Wii strategy that includes the publishing of high production value, "Nintendo-esque" games like de Blob, value titles like Big Beach Sports, which has sold over 1.3 million units, and licensed titles such as those found in the publisher's Nickelodeon portfolio.

The exec also hinted at an upcoming unannounced Wii game that is "very focused ... niche" but nonetheless expected to do well on the platform.

"The competition on the Wii right now is from Nintendo. That's what we've got to attack," he added. "The people who buy Nintendo games, [we want to] get them to buy things like de Blob."

As for the upcoming release of the Nintendo DSi handheld, Farrell said THQ would be migrating its "biggest brands" to the platform, adding that there will be new gameplay opportunities thanks to the DSi's new features.

[Retro_Link]

Great sales...

http://www.cubed3.com/news/11815

THQ has reported strong success with the well-received Wii-exclusive de Blob, Big Beach Sports and licensed titles.

Company CEO Brian Farrell revealed last week that the unique de Blob has sold over 700k units worldwide, and even during troubled economic times has managed to retain its original $49.99 price point after 5 months on the market. Farrell discussed a "three prong" strategy for approaching the Wii - including "high production" games like de Blob; value titles for example Beach Sports, and finally licensed products.

There was also hints of an unannounced Wii title that's "very focused?niche", but is expected to do well. The main competition THQ feel is Nintendo themselves: "The people, who buy Nintendo games, [we want to] get them to buy things like de Blob."

On the portable front THQ is looking to bring key franchises to the DSi/DS.

[Nicktendo]

Great sales...

Quote:
http://www.cubed3.com/news/11815

THQ has reported strong success with the well-received Wii-exclusive de Blob, Big Beach Sports and licensed titles.

Company CEO Brian Farrell revealed last week that the unique de Blob has sold over 700k units worldwide, and even during troubled economic times has managed to retain its original $49.99 price point after 5 months on the market. Farrell discussed a "three prong" strategy for approaching the Wii - including "high production" games like de Blob; value titles for example Beach Sports, and finally licensed products.

There was also hints of an unannounced Wii title that's "very focused?niche", but is expected to do well. The main competition THQ feel is Nintendo themselves: "The people, who buy Nintendo games, [we want to] get them to buy things like de Blob."

On the portable front THQ is looking to bring key franchises to the DSi/DS.

I got this today as well and ended up playing for over an hour! I love it, although I'm yet to get to grips fully with the controls. It's a great game, I'm not sure if I prefer it to boom blox as I really enjoyed that, but I can see myself playing it right through to the end which is a rare thing for me.

With regrads to sales - I had a look on vgchartz.com today and was really pleased to see how well this has sold. Same with Boom Blox, both should easily surpass 1 million by the summer which will be great. House of the Dead: Overkill is selling really well in it's first few weeks and No More Heroes is apporoaching 500,000, which again I think is a fairly good acheivement. Okami has surpassed 200,000 sales, when despite a strong start the PS2 version only managed 150,000. Again great news as the title had no marketing what so ever.

I think the amount of 'install bases' the Wii has now is going to do wonders for sales. With nearly 50m Wii consoles in peoples homes now there's no reason why decent 3rd party games made specifically for the system, with a good amount of effort can reach the magic million mark (backed by a decent advertising campaign of course). Hopefully we'll see more games like De Blob and HotD:OK on Wii in the future.

[david.dakota]

Thats good news. I absolutely loved De Blob. I've mentioned that had a problem jump, and it would've been great to save your City's colour.

[That Guy]

I really like what I've played of de Blob as well. The only issue for me was the jumping, I would have just preferred A to be jump instead of waving the controller but apart from that I think it's really good. I'm glad games like this are selling on Wii because stuff like this is the reason I got the console.

[Eenuh]

Question: is there a way to save the game other than reaching the end of the level? Because I can take ages trying to get all the tasks and painting everything, and I'd just like to have shorter playing sessions (don't have much time to play) yet still be able to finish painting everything.

[Hero-of-Time]

Question: is there a way to save the game other than reaching the end of the level? Because I can take ages trying to get all the tasks and painting everything, and I'd just like to have shorter playing sessions (don't have much time to play) yet still be able to finish painting everything.

Im afraid not, you have to a level all in one sitting.

[Eenuh]

Im afraid not, you have to a level all in one sitting.

Oh how annoying. I think the last level I did took me about three hours to finish... I usually don't have that amount of time to play though. =(

[Fierce_LiNk]

Ok, I managed to pick this up for myself now (although, it was really special going to see Ine/Eenuh and playing this with her...although that won't stop) and I love this soooo much. It's quickly becoming my favourite Wii game.

Just...so...colourful. :)

[dazzybee]

How would you describe the architecture in this game?

[That Guy]

I'm finding this game too frustrating to play. The jumping and sticking to things is just becoming a real issue for me. I love the graphics and the concept of the game but the control of Blob really pisses me off, to the point where I'm not sure I actually want to play through it.

[darksnowman]

I'm finding this game too frustrating to play. The jumping and sticking to things is just becoming a real issue for me. I love the graphics and the concept of the game but the control of Blob really pisses me off, to the point where I'm not sure I actually want to play through it.

:hmm:

The only thing I found annoying about de Blob was that it could take ages to do a level. It was obviously great fun, but I didn't always plan to sit down and tackle a level for 45mins+. I found the controls to be spot on though!

[mr_bogus]

I'm finding this game too frustrating to play. The jumping and sticking to things is just becoming a real issue for me. I love the graphics and the concept of the game but the control of Blob really pisses me off, to the point where I'm not sure I actually want to play through it.

I know what you mean, the way it sticks to walls sometimes & can't get up to where you want to go other times? But it feels like it was made that way, rather than buggy controls. Just need to get used to how jumping, sticking etc works in different situations...

[That Guy]

I know what you mean, the way it sticks to walls sometimes & can't get up to where you want to go other times? But it feels like it was made that way, rather than buggy controls. Just need to get used to how jumping, sticking etc works in different situations...

Yeah it's not buggy controls, it's your actual character sticking to a wall. It does my head in though. Also agree about the not being able to save during a level. I mean is this the 90's? A real issue for me when the game is frustrating me.

[Strange Cookie]

Only picked this one up recently, and really enjoying it! True, the controls are sticky, but it's a design choice rather than buggy controls. When you want to jump on a roof, and you hit the wall, the wall-sticking mechanic comes into action and you stick to the wall. But yes, the levels can drag on too long without savepoint.

Anyways, my girlfriend is absolutely loving it. While I'm off to earn some cold; hard cash, she spends her days 'blobbing'.

Gotta love the music! So funky, and perfectly implemented in the game!

[Jonnas]

Ok, so I got this recently (thanks to you guys raving over it.) and I must say this game is brilliant.

It's simple, addictive, charming, fun, relaxing and a bunch of other things I hadn't felt in game in a long time. And the music is just gorgeous :love:

The only issues I had were the previously mentioned ledge-jumping difficulties (solved by pressing Z. He regains his senses immediatly) and the fact that those levels are REALLY long. Luckily, no one sleeps near my Wii, so I can just Pause the game for a while.

Thank you, Tellyn, Eenuh, Flinky and N-E in general, for convincing me to buy this fantastic gem of a game :)

[mr_bogus]

Had my first real OCD session with it on the weekend, spent just over 2 hours on 1 stage. Still only managed 97% painted & couldn't find the last challenge and a couple of collectibles, but what a great feeling - being familiar with every section of the level. Haven't felt that way since I played Thief / Thief 2.

[Retro_Link]

£9.99 @ Play!

http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/3593386/De-Blob/Product.html

[Hero-of-Time]

Any Wii owner who doesn't own this game and still doesn't buy it at this price may you rot in hell! :D

[Ashley]

Blooob!

I still wanna get one of them saying that as my text message tone (to replace "Yoshi!"). Anyone know where I can find it?

[Hero-of-Time]

Awesome news! Lets hope its still on the Wii.

THQ is rolling out the sequels in fiscal year 2012, with releases planned for Saints Row 3, a Darksiders sequel, and a follow-up to the Wii-exclusive hit de Blob.

During the THQ investor call today, CEO Brian Farrell continued listing off upcoming games after outing a new Red Faction title and Homefront for release during fiscal year 2011, with three more sequels planned for release during fiscal year 2012, which runs from April of 2011 to March of the following year.

A new Darksiders title is a no-brainer, consider the success the first has seen, especially during one of the busiest post-holiday seasons in recent memory. The Saints Row series of Grand Theft Auto-inspired games is also a big breadwinner for the company, so fans can expect to see Saints Row 3 as well.

The biggest surprise for me is a follow-up to de Blob, which remains one of my favorite titles on the Nintendo Wii even now, after a year and four months of new Wii titles have come and gone. I didn't think the game had done well enough to warrant a sequel, but I am tremendously excited to learn otherwise.

Now I realize the Darksiders fans will be the most vocal in the comments section, but can I get a little de Blob love?

[Jonnas]

Woot! :yay:

I just hope they allow us to save during levels, now.

[Strange Cookie]

Unexpected... and most welcome indeed!

The missus will be pleased. It's ag ame she playes again. And again. And again. And rightfully so. It's tops!

[Retro_Link]

I just hope this isn't a sequel that bombs like RE:TDC, or Boom Blox!

[darksnowman]

Great news! Its bound to be on the Wii so don't start putting it in doubt, H-o-T. :heh:

I wonder if they will top the soundtrack of the original. Décor (Blissful) is a top tune!

XVxsAuLued0

[david.dakota]

Excellent news, i absolutely love the original. Waggle-jump aside, its one of the best titles on the platform.

[Jonnas]

Great news! Its bound to be on the Wii so don't start putting it in doubt, H-o-T. :heh:

I wonder if they will top the soundtrack of the original. Décor (Blissful) is a top tune!

XVxsAuLued0

Good point. I kinda wish they'd just use the first game's soundtrack.

*Listens to Revolutionary*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zplEgWb-nRk

[mr_bogus]

Woohoo! Even just more of the same would make me a happy puppy.

I quite like not saving during levels, makes you put aside a good couple of hours to play. What would be nice, is when you've completed the main level, if it could stop the clock, so you can try find all the hidden stuff without constantly dying from time running out.

[Jonnas]

Woohoo! Even just more of the same would make me a happy puppy.

I quite like not saving during levels, makes you put aside a good couple of hours to play. What would be nice, is when you've completed the main level, if it could stop the clock, so you can try find all the hidden stuff without constantly dying from time running out.

I actually never ran out of time. But it would be nice if we could complete those achivements in the "Free Paint" mode (I think that was its name)

[Eenuh]

Oh this is nice news! I still haven't finished the first one, but a sequel sounds really tempting as I did enjoy the game. Though yeah, being able to save during the levels would be very welcome. And maybe make it easier to jump, cause that was a bit frustrating at times heh. =P

[RedShell]

Looking forward to more info on this, I loved the first game and its ridiculously good funk soundtrack. :yay:
John Guscott had better be working on the music for the sequel.

By the way, does anyone know whatever happened to the apparent DS version? ::shrug:

[Fierce_LiNk]

This is de Best news eveeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrr. So very excited for this. Actually, I'm more excited about this than anything. I fucking love de Blob. Or, de BlooooooooooOoooooob as me and my friends call eet.

This is better than Christmas.

[mr_bogus]

I actually never ran out of time. But it would be nice if we could complete those achivements in the "Free Paint" mode (I think that was its name)

Yep that's a nice idea! Go get a design job at THQ :)

[Fused King]

Of course the obvious question remains: 'Will it top Little King's Story ?'

[Retro_Link]

In terms of?... what, the best 3rd Party game?

[Ashley]

Surprising but welcome news indeed.

Blatantly should be called More Blobbing. Or Return of de Blob.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I don't know if this has been posted already, but I didn't see it anywhere.

de Blob sequel - multiplatform (http://wii.ign.com/articles/106/1069731p1.html)

[darksnowman]

I don't know if this has been posted already, but I didn't see it anywhere.

de Blob sequel - multiplatform (http://wii.ign.com/articles/106/1069731p1.html)

Interesting news.

Good because it means de Blob as a franchise is going to grow in stature (us guys who got the original know it deserves it) but the worrying thing is that, going multiplatform, the Wii version might not get treated with the same care from the developers.

[Emerald Emblem]

Interesting news.

Good because it means de Blob as a franchise is going to grow in stature (us guys who got the original know it deserves it) but the worrying thing is that, going multiplatform, the Wii version might not get treated with the same care from the developers.

Surely they will make sure the platform that has made the franchise get this far has a good Wii version. If not it just goes to show they saw the Wii as a testing ground before going to the next level graphics wise.

[darksnowman]

Surely they will make sure the platform that has made the franchise get this far has a good Wii version.

I definitely hope this is the case but you never know what will happen now they have the HD machines in their sights.

[RedShell]

I don't know if this has been posted already, but I didn't see it anywhere.

de Blob sequel - multiplatform (http://wii.ign.com/articles/106/1069731p1.html)No problem with it going multiplatform, they just had better not mess with the formula. :hmm:

Interesting how there's no mention of the DS version though, especially as they show an iPhone one. Looks like it might have been canned then.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I don't mind it going multiplatform, as long as us Wii owners who supported the original don't get shafted.

[Tellyn]

Interesting how there's no mention of the DS version though, especially as they show an iPhone one. Looks like it might have been canned then.

I did some digging earlier today and it seems they've quietly exterminated it. It's a shame really, it seemed pretty much finished.

Helixe, the developers of the DS version of De Blob, were actually shut down in November 2008, unfortunately.

[mr_bogus]

I don't like how he refers to the other consoles having a "normal controller". I'm mentally replacing that word with "conventional".

Then again, doesn't he know that by the time they finish the Xbox 360 port you won't be able to use any controller? Microsoft plan on sending out the secret explode signal to all xbox controllers 48 hours after Natal launches.

[LostOverThere]

Sounds good about multiplatform. Definitely good to see the series being expanded in a big way.