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Title: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 14, 2008, 08:20:26 PM
Published by THQ Developed by Blue tongue and Banana Games Genre:Platformer Number of players:1 to 4 players US release date:September 22nd , 2008 Europe: September 26th, 2008 Australia:September 25th, 2008
Http://wii.ign.com/articles/898/898998p1.html
The above link now works. It has a overview of the game and screens and videos
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Spinnzilla on August 16, 2008, 10:52:39 AM
Oh yes, I am so looking forward to this game. The unique style and art direction is what drew me (same for mushroom men).
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 16, 2008, 11:32:11 PM
I am looking to this as well I really like that you can paint the town in various colors. I am surprised there is a lack of interest on this forum.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on August 16, 2008, 11:38:10 PM
I'm hugely interested, ever since I played it at Nintendo Australias tour thingy, it's a really good game, it totally reeks of effort. Real fun in multiplayer too. I'm going to pre-order it (free figurine!) and buy it day 1, been a while since i've done that with a game. It comes out the same day as Wario Land here, what a huge day.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 16, 2008, 11:47:12 PM
How awesome is that? So awesome!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 16, 2008, 11:49:32 PM
I also like that De blob is fighting for colors to be everywhere instead of black and white and grey.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Gamejunkie on August 17, 2008, 06:55:05 AM
I'm hugely interested, ever since I played it at Nintendo Australias tour thingy, it's a really good game, it totally reeks of effort. Real fun in multiplayer too. I'm going to pre-order it (free figurine!) and buy it day 1, been a while since i've done that with a game. It comes out the same day as Wario Land here, what a huge day.
I think de Blob and Wario Land Shake It are going to be my next two Wii games as I don't see anything else worthwhile coming out between now and then.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 19, 2008, 05:20:47 AM
The Nintendo Channel has a video.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Plugabugz on August 19, 2008, 05:55:22 AM
"TBA"
Fills me with confidence that.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on August 19, 2008, 06:01:30 AM
Import from Australia! LOL
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Plugabugz on August 19, 2008, 06:12:44 AM
Send me yours please ;)
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 21, 2008, 12:27:18 PM
I know that was terrible timing on my part.So here (http://Http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1217494_1124.html) are some shots of the game as well as pictures of the Liepzeg event to make up for it.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Stogi on August 21, 2008, 01:25:26 PM
Not interested?! NOT INTERESTED!
I FIND THAT OFFENSIVE!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 21, 2008, 02:59:48 PM
Well I am glad you have interest. So what does everybody think of this game.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: ShyGuy on August 21, 2008, 03:30:21 PM
This game looks very "Wii"
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 21, 2008, 03:35:27 PM
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on August 23, 2008, 01:59:31 AM
Well I took it as unique. Http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21030
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Kairon on August 23, 2008, 04:08:28 PM
This game is STILL one of my most anticipated titles this fall. It burns me up inside that the rest of the gaming world seems to be ignoring this wonderfully unique and smooth platformer-esque.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 05, 2008, 12:47:08 PM
Well this game got a 10 from Ultimate Nintendo Magazine.I think that is a Australian magazine.So if Mario,Dasmos or Rabicle can confirm this that would be great.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Kairon on September 05, 2008, 07:15:14 PM
I am going to disappoint the Kairon and say I haven't really paid much attention to the game and am still on the fence since I know so little about it!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 05, 2008, 07:21:25 PM
Holy ****, I get to buy THIS game THIS month!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Kairon on September 05, 2008, 07:33:53 PM
I am going to disappoint the Kairon and say I haven't really paid much attention to the game and am still on the fence since I know so little about it!
Well, you could read my impressions from the Nintendo Media Summit... here (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/impressionsArt.cfm?artid=15777). I loved the controls, the controller really just seemed to melt away for me.
Something that's VASTLY overlooked when talking about this game is the multiplayer modes. The "Blob on the run" mode is some super intense form of cat and mouse.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 05, 2008, 08:27:58 PM
This first one is a developer interview Http://youtube.com/watch?v=-KHk9PnWs70
This one is the official trailer Http://youtube.com/watch?v=U8HjQ5Xquhw
In addition IGN has tons of info.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 06, 2008, 06:03:01 PM
I was just thinking about the story. I was thinking that it was lots to do about real life and working for the man.What I mean is it rebels against monotony and being tied down. If you think about it with games. The parallels are there as well.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Kairon on September 06, 2008, 06:08:54 PM
One of the things I like about the game's color thematic is that the music starts out non-existent in the monochrome world, but as you add color it starts adding instruments and melodies, almost some sort of jazz synthesis as you add creativity back into the equation. It's really a wonderful artistic touch.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 06, 2008, 06:15:42 PM
I like that as well Kairon. Its like you are creating music. For Europe I found the release date, September 26th.Added to OP.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 06, 2008, 07:24:04 PM
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 11, 2008, 01:28:24 AM
That worlds first review in the aussie mag is supposed to be out in a couple of days, i'll have a read through it at the shops when I see it. I've never heard of the magazine before so I don't know how credible they are. It makes sense that an Australian publication has played it first though, since it was developed here.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 11, 2008, 01:32:29 AM
I await your insight.:)
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Plugabugz on September 11, 2008, 03:43:52 AM
I just pre-ordered this over Wario Land.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Dasmos on September 11, 2008, 10:32:01 AM
More screens here (http://Http://watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080912/blob.htm)
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 12, 2008, 02:24:30 PM
the shading and value on the buildings look great. Love the games look.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: KDR_11k on September 12, 2008, 04:03:59 PM
The Nintendo Channel lists it for the 26th.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 12, 2008, 04:29:08 PM
Thanks KDR for the confirmation of the date.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: KDR_11k on September 12, 2008, 04:50:51 PM
'The bigger news is that the Nintendo channel lists something, even more that it's not a first party game and not released yet. For some reason it also list6s tons of VC games that have been out for quite some time already as released in the last few days.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NWR_Lindy on September 16, 2008, 10:34:04 PM
According to THQ, this game will be shipping on the 22nd. And we'll have a review of it.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 16, 2008, 10:40:38 PM
The figurine is from EB Games but JB-HiFi will apparently have the figurine too and the game for cheaper. Haven't seen that magazine around yet, might look again tomorrow.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 17, 2008, 01:34:51 PM
I just played this game for an hour at lunch; it's fucking awesome.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Caliban on September 17, 2008, 02:10:44 PM
Are you're playing the review build, or an actual bought copy?
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 17, 2008, 02:14:55 PM
Great. I hope to read your review in the near future.
I'm hoping to have the review ready before the release of the game so keep an eye out this weekend.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 18, 2008, 07:24:35 PM
http://wii.ign.com/articles/911/911521p1.html
ign review. very positive. :]
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 18, 2008, 09:25:19 PM
Wow what a FLOP score! After all this talk of 10s it's not even as good as most Xbox 1 games wow total bomb. Nintendo Power gave it 8.0 very harsh. Here's the 10 review http://www.gameplayer.com.au/gp_documents/080919deBlob.aspx?Page=1 it's written by a girl so only girly manchildren will like the game confirmed.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 18, 2008, 09:35:46 PM
That IGN review seems like it's written for a score at least half a point higher.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NWR_Lindy on September 18, 2008, 11:19:04 PM
I love how they give it 8.4 but not 8.5. I wonder what knocked off that 0.1.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 18, 2008, 11:32:15 PM
Or who
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 19, 2008, 12:33:22 AM
I'm in love with this game. Seriously, if you even have a minor interest in this game, you owe it to yourself to check it out come release day.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 19, 2008, 12:35:37 AM
Awesome can't wait :D
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Infernal Monkey on September 19, 2008, 12:36:14 AM
I like video games! :D
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 19, 2008, 12:40:50 AM
No you don't! :D
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Infernal Monkey on September 19, 2008, 12:45:44 AM
I wanted the business card holder! (http://i33.tinypic.com/34ya34o.png)
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 19, 2008, 12:59:06 AM
You got the Hello Kitty crap instead! (http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3327/nohv3.jpg)
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Infernal Monkey on September 19, 2008, 01:05:36 AM
Awww
(http://i38.tinypic.com/24v5dup.jpg)
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 19, 2008, 01:16:22 AM
I love how they give it 8.4 but not 8.5. I wonder what knocked off that 0.1.
NOT HARDCORE ENOUGH, THE READERS WANT GORE!!!
Though honestly I think de Blob will have more hardcore than "casual" appeal.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 19, 2008, 04:06:01 AM
I think it has both, marketed correctly it could sell some big numbers, and if it really is this good it'll have good word of mouth too. A good name and multiplayer helps.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 19, 2008, 06:37:33 AM
I think it has both, marketed correctly it could sell some big numbers, and if it really is this good it'll have good word of mouth too. A good name and multiplayer helps.
This is spot on. In alot of ways the game reminds me of a 3D Mario game, if only in structure. The basic premise of the game is to get to the end of the level. Pretty much you can do this by just completing the challenges presented along your path, or just coloring everything in sight, but this will only beat a portion of the level. Like 3D Mario games, players who want that extra challenge can tackle all of the other goals within the level and get up to about an hour and half of play time out of each individual mission.
Oh yeah, and the multiplayer is chaotic and fun with 4 people, but the framerate suffers. The single player boasts 60 FPS, while the multiplayer dips down to probably 20 or 30.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 19, 2008, 01:26:06 PM
For those interested the review is now up. Check it out here (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/reviewArt.cfm?artid=16705).
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 25, 2008, 12:54:13 AM
Awesome, came out today here, got it with the free figurine (which rocks!). Loving it so far, spent 30 minutes in the first level, the game is deeper than I thought it'd be! Controls are perfect, had no problems, very smooth, graphics are fantastic and even the music is really good so far. I actually feel like going back to the first level again just to "complete" everything, heaps of fun.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 25, 2008, 01:11:20 AM
I haven't got this yet, but for those that are interested Circuit City has the soundtrack as a bonus when you purchase De Blob and Bestbuy has a T-shirt.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: IceCold on September 25, 2008, 01:17:39 AM
Going to buy this soon! Hopefully!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Dasmos on September 25, 2008, 01:28:23 AM
I picked both this and Wario Land up today. I couldn't decide with one to play first so I flipped a coin, unfortunately for Wario Land, De Blob was chosen and I haven't been able to put it down. I'll try and play Wario tonight, but this game is fantastic.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 25, 2008, 07:09:43 AM
Awesome, glad to hear you guys are enjoying it!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on September 25, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
Played for nine hours now. Oh yeah.
Time to rest!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 25, 2008, 11:28:17 AM
Haha that was my first day too. I think I got in eight, couldn't put it down. Yeah I kind of had to play for that long to get the review done, but when I eventually did put it down for the night I really didn't want to. Next day at work I was literally antsy waiting to get home and play more.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Plugabugz on September 29, 2008, 04:39:09 PM
I got this today and i'm really liking it. I'm not too fond of the controls too much, they feel a little "floaty" and the jump is frustrating (needs to be mapped to a button!), but it looks gorgeous and the FMV looks incredible.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 29, 2008, 07:30:41 PM
**** nuts. My save file from the debug unit won't transfer onto my to use with the retail game.
I guess I'll have to start over, though it is going to be frustrating redoing some of the levels I spent hours on getting 100%.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 03, 2008, 03:46:06 PM
Gonna grab this now. I will be back with impressions.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: DAaaMan64 on October 03, 2008, 03:52:57 PM
I will actually get this once I finish MM9
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on October 03, 2008, 04:01:31 PM
The long levels is really my only complaint. I've been forced to "settle" for silver medals just because I want to finish the stage ASAP and need to do something else. Thankfully, the levels are fun to replay so I don't really mind.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 03, 2008, 06:27:02 PM
So De Blob was not there.I got a rain check. I got Samba De Amigo. I saw Clubhouse games and Hotel Dusk there for 19.99 each at Target.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 12, 2008, 07:26:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzVOawrDv9Q ^ a video of the great music in the game.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 19, 2008, 05:29:20 PM
de Blob (http://sixsidedvideo.com/media/wii/deblob.html) * 480p CG intro Stage 1: Last Resort intro FMV
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: KDR_11k on October 20, 2008, 05:36:52 AM
Lol, "last resort"
They translated it to "last vacation's resort" here...
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 20, 2008, 07:32:10 AM
I bought this nearly three weeks ago, I really should play it.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: DAaaMan64 on October 20, 2008, 10:48:04 AM
I'm in the same boat insanolord. I'll start it this week. School is busy as hell.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: mamacitalew on October 24, 2008, 03:55:33 PM
I love this game. I got it last week I think, and once I start playing it I cannot stop. I've heard complaints and read one here about the jump, I like how the incorporate the functions of the remote in to the game; that's what the function of it is anyway, isn't it? [I just love seeing Wii games that actually utilize the abilities of the system.] One of the best things as far as structure goes is how you can go through it pretty fast -- the medals awarded for beating a time are usually around 20 minutes, but that seems to do the game a terrible injustice. Other than that, my favorite part is just the fact that it's so uncontrollably beautiful.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: matt oz on November 01, 2008, 11:52:16 AM
I rented this a few weeks ago, got about halfway through the game. I thought it was good, but a few things kept me from finishing it.
First thing was level length. Some of the levels in the game are pretty large, and there is no way to save inside of a level. It's either all or nothing. Maybe it was a technical limitation, or maybe it was inexperience on the part of the design team, but there's really no excuse for that. This is not a 'pick up and play' game. You need to budget 45 minutes to 1 hour for each level of the game.
The controls were the second thing. Well, just the jumping controls. Since this game is on the Wii, you have basic controls being implemented arbitrarily through various motions. Fantastic. I just love having to shake something when I could much more easily press a button to accomplish the same thing. Contrary to the above poster, I feel that this game doesn't utilize the Wii's abilities at all—it's just another example of a developer using waggle for its own sake.
Third was the camera, but this is a 3D platformer, so I was willing to forgive most of the camera problems.
I really wanted to like this game. The presentation was fantastic. The movies before each level were extremely well done and were actually funny. The concept for the game was great too, though the levels became a bit repetitive. There were just some gameplay design choices that kept me from loving it and ultimately finishing it.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Spinnzilla on November 01, 2008, 03:27:28 PM
You had a problem with the camera? I've rarely had to adjust the camera.
I think the game is probably the most well done 3rd party game on the wii yet. I fall in love with game easily that have great art direction.
Now I await mushroom men.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: KDR_11k on November 01, 2008, 03:54:14 PM
It took me a while to figure out that you have to point at the panels to continue through the comics before the levels so I only saw one or two panels of most and thought they just ended there.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on November 04, 2008, 02:41:18 AM
I'm also a fan of the jumping. Sure you could press a button but it's simply more fun this way. Shaking to capture buildings is heaps fun too.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: TofuFury on November 08, 2008, 11:36:01 PM
I decided to rent this game tonight. It was a tough choice between Wario, Boom Blox, Samba de, and this game. I went with this one because I'll probably pick up Wario and Boom Blox for Christmas, but wasn't sure about this one. I'll start playing once I get offline.
On a side note, I don't think I'll be renting games for a long time. I didn't realize it costs almost $10 to rent a game from Blockbuster. It's a bummer, since I really want to try Wii Music without having to buy it.
*Edited in a few hours later...*
This game has exceeded most of my expectations. It's just so much fun to play. There are a few frustrations here and there, such as camera and the jumping being a bit frustrating. But while playing it, I keep flashing back to Jet Set Radio, and that's a good thing. The gameplay, music, and total package is solid. Overall, it's worth a purchase, and I think Nick's review of the game is spot on.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 09, 2008, 10:53:46 AM
I didn't have too much trouble with the camera system it's pretty solid. I just wish the jumping mechanics were a bit more refined.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 09, 2008, 10:59:43 AM
Well I went down to target today and looked for TOS:DotNW. I know it comes out on the 11th but I heard it was releasing early so I thought what was the harm. I saw De Blob down there.I will probably grab it in December.I have to check pricing on Mushroom Men.
Also I am glad you checked this game out The North Sea.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 09, 2008, 12:34:11 PM
Mushroom Men is 50 on Wii and 30 on DS maxi. I'm done with preordering/ordering games for the rest of the year until Jan or Feb. I'm waiting for Mushroom men, Deadly Creatures, Dead Space and Mirror's Edge to get a little cheaper to grab them.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: DAaaMan64 on November 09, 2008, 03:25:44 PM
FoC, please look into these as well:
Monster Lab Skate it and Shaun White
I played monster lab at PAX and it was pretty awesome too.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: TofuFury on November 09, 2008, 03:31:50 PM
I suppose I can't complain too much about the camera. Sometimes it's just a little hard to see where some places need to get colored in. I know there's the hidden stuff in the nooks and crannies, but it takes a moment to see if there's stuff to color in on the tops of buildings.
Some jumps are a pain. My hand was beginning to hurt from violently shaking the wiimote when Blob wouldn't jump like I wanted him to. Similar to when you jam on the jump button when your character isn't jumping right.
That said, I played for a few hours last night, and I'm loving it. Thanks again, Maxi for suggesting this to me. It's really giving me a feeling of playing Jet Set Radio (or any other awesome quirky game), and it's great. If third parties keep making games of this quality on the wii, it's going to be a great ride.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 09, 2008, 09:11:28 PM
OK thank you Flames. I will grab TOS:DotNW on the 11th. De Blob and Mushroom Men at the start of December.
DAaaman64 I will probably look for Monster Lab and Skate It in the New Year.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 10, 2008, 09:47:34 PM
I played monster lab at PAX and it was pretty awesome too.
From what I saw I'm not really interested in Monster Lab, Skate It and Shaun White may be up my alley when I clear some backlog.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mario on November 12, 2008, 03:11:54 AM
I finally beat the game. One word sums up the last part of the game ; ANNOYING. I'm never replaying the last few stages ever again. Everything seems to go downhill from about midpoint, the environments are duller, music not as good, and not many new ideas to keep it flowing. All devs need to play Soul Bubbles and just copy it.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 26, 2008, 01:13:41 PM
de Blob (http://sixsidedvideo.com/media/wii/deblob.html) TGS 2008 trailer w/ awesome dude 15sec JPN TV ad w/ awesome dude
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: ShyGuy on January 27, 2009, 01:59:22 AM
Cassamassina reports that De Blob sould 250k in the US. Not too bad.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: TofuFury on January 27, 2009, 02:03:08 AM
Yeah, I read somewhere that THQ was happy with how it sold, and to expect more de Blob. I hope they listen to the complaints about the first one, and fix them. Other than that, I can't wait for the next one.
250k is a good....start. I hope that this game exhibits legs and gets more sales, both here and worldwide.
Umm Kai De Blob came out in September so I would guesstimate that De Blob did 500k or more in the US.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Kairon on January 27, 2009, 04:10:21 AM
I thought the 250k figure was Lifetime-to-date?
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 27, 2009, 01:54:34 PM
250 K seems a bit low for a game that was released in September. Even if they are estimates they do put the game at at least 350 K or more, if you count worldwide sales.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: KDR_11k on January 27, 2009, 03:24:36 PM
Well, yeah, 250k is US-only.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: bustin98 on December 29, 2009, 03:26:57 PM
Drudging up this old topic, but I finally got to play this game. I gave it to my brother for Christmas. I really like the multiplayer portion of the game. If you have some good players it can get really competitive. Too bad its only split screen though.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mop it up on December 29, 2009, 08:01:57 PM
I really need to pick this one back up, it's a great game. I can't remember why I stopped playing it, I might've gotten another game I wanted to try or something. I've not tried out the multiplayer mode though.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: TofuFury on December 31, 2009, 07:05:09 PM
I stopped playing it when one level took about an hour and a half to beat, but I had to quit before I could finish it. Then gaming ADD struck and I moved to something else. I'm going to finish it, though. I really love the whole experience. If anyone hasn't picked this up already, it's down to $20 now. It's well worth the money to pick it up. I'm hoping THQ makes a sequel for this.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Mop it up on January 01, 2010, 06:11:31 PM
A sequel would be great, but I have severe doubts. How well did this game sell anyway? Though I guess the real question, at least for the publisher, is if the game turned a profit. I'm sure there are ways the game could be improved, so I hope it happens. But I'm certainly not expecting anything.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Kairon on January 01, 2010, 06:42:36 PM
Last I heard, THQ had shipped somewhere around 700k copies worldwide. But that was ages ago.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Stratos on January 04, 2010, 07:15:43 PM
A also hear that THQ was pleased with the sales of the game.
This reminds me I need to finish it as well.
I've only played the multi with two people, I could see 4-player being a blast, though.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Stratos on February 04, 2010, 05:56:46 AM
Sequel to de Blob confirmed by THQ for 'fiscal 2011'.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/106/1066461p1.html
Nice to have confirmation it is going to come at some point.
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: Fatty The Hutt on February 04, 2010, 09:29:26 AM
Nice to have confirmation it is going to come at some point.
Yay a sequel! I love love love this game and return to it every few months. I think the music has much to do with my love. I listen to the soundtrack constantly. Its great pop-funk. Its also made me a big fan of The Bamboos. I hope they get The Bamboos to do the sequel's music (and they give them proper credit this time!)
EDIT - I'm listening to the soundtrack RIGHT NOW!!!
Title: Re: De Blob
Post by: SixthAngel on February 04, 2010, 10:09:04 AM
Nice to have confirmation it is going to come at some point.
Yay a sequel! I love love love this game and return to it every few months. I think the music has much to do with my love. I listen to the soundtrack constantly. Its great pop-funk. Its also made me a big fan of The Bamboos. I hope they get The Bamboos to do the sequel's music (and they give them proper credit this time!)
EDIT - I'm listening to the soundtrack RIGHT NOW!!!
I just started it and I have to agree. The music sets the perfect mood for the game.
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Post by: Dasmos on February 04, 2010, 11:16:17 AM
So glad this sequel is confirmed, now all we need is confirmation that Blue Tongue will be handling this again.
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Post by: Mop it up on February 04, 2010, 07:08:38 PM
I'm actually kind of surprised to hear there is a sequel in the works, I wasn't sure if the game sold well enough for that. One thing I hope they add to the sequel is mid-level save points! Either that, or make the levels smaller, similar to the bonus levels in the first game.
This reminds me, I still need to finish this game. And I agree that the music is excellent, it's infectiously catchy.
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on February 04, 2010, 07:49:17 PM
I agree with Johnny, at first it was cool, then it was like a chore.
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Post by: Stratos on February 05, 2010, 04:06:09 AM
Even a mid-point save state would be nice so I could freeze my progress to come back to at a later date.
The game sold over 700k if I recall, Mop it up.
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Post by: Mop it up on February 06, 2010, 03:42:09 PM
One thing I'd like to see in the sequel is creative use of Wii controls. This game uses a flick of the Wiimote to jump, which is pretty pointless, though I'm not sure if a game like this can really use motions. It'd be neat if you could use the pointer to draw on buildings, and maybe earn points based on how complex the picture is, or something.
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 06, 2010, 04:40:49 PM
If flicking the Remote at different velocities actually mean throwing blob around with different speeds and varying physics, it might work.
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Post by: Kairon on February 06, 2010, 04:55:30 PM
