Tales From Space: About a Blob

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. PSFocus
    Feb 23, 2011
    72
    This is a nice puzzle- and platform game. You are playing with a blob that has been captured by an evil professor and you have to escape from his laboratories to save yourself and the other blobs. The game contains good gameplay, nice graphics but the audio is a bit annoying.
  2. 3DJuegos
    Feb 21, 2011
    71
    Tales From Space: About a Blob is a charming game that provides nice challenges.
  3. Console Monster
    Jul 21, 2011
    70
    It's certainly a worthwhile investment for the intended audience, particularly in co-op, but one to trial before a purchase for the more hardcore audience.
  5. Game Chronicles
    Apr 6, 2011
    70
    Tales from Space: About a Blob is a solid first effort from DrinkBox Studios, and I recommend not only buying this game, but keeping a close eye on their future titles.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 24, 2011
    70
    Aesthetically, it's a sweet piece of 2D Americana. [Apr 2011, p.101]
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  7. Gamestyle
    Feb 17, 2011
    70
    It isn't a Katamari game, but Drinkbox Studios did a fine job of recreating the mechanic and turning it into something of their own. This isn't the best game on PSN, but it is a worthy addition to your collection.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 16, 2011
    70
    A good game for kids, since its never very challenging or frustrating, and it makes for simple platforming fun.
  9. GameFocus
    Feb 7, 2011
    68
    Tales from Space - About a Blob isn't a bad game, it's just not a very good game either. The indecisiveness on what it wants to be is what will distract most people.
  10. GameSpot
    Feb 17, 2011
    65
    Though it offers few thrills, About a Blob serves up plenty of palatable platforming action.
  11. Joystiq
    Feb 10, 2011
    60
    Any game with such a premise is inevitably, and unconsciously, drawn into comparison with Katamari Damacy, which is pretty much universally beloved. Having to be measured against something like that makes any game seem worse. And from that perspective, the not-bad About a Blob seems bland.

Awards & Rankings

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#87 Best PS3 Game of 2011

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. piraveenshan
    Feb 8, 2011
    10
    Who knew blobs could be so fun!

    I heard about this game back when it was shown at E3 2010, and then suddenly it disappeared. Log on to PSN    Who knew blobs could be so fun!

    I heard about this game back when it was shown at E3 2010, and then suddenly it disappeared. Log on to PSN the other day and there it was again!

    Wasn't really sure if it was worth the $15 dollars or not, but after playing the demo, I knew this game had potential.

    The eyes + the blob jiggle factor = awesomeness! But seriously the graphics are crisp and the gameplay is fun and addictive.

    There are only a few levels playable in the demo, but you can save your progress and continue in the full game once you buy it, so no need to back track either.

    It's a shame they only let Playstation Plus members download it, but I think it should be available for the general public anytime now.

    If any of the developers ever read this, great studio name!    … Full Review »
  2. Taky
    Feb 8, 2011
    9
    Controls were pretty tight. The magnetic repulsion / attraction was pretty awesome. Also, the girlfriend loves playing it co-op, so that's theControls were pretty tight. The magnetic repulsion / attraction was pretty awesome. Also, the girlfriend loves playing it co-op, so that's the big selling point.… Full Review »
  3. Spaghetti_Time
    Feb 8, 2011
    10
    I love this game! I'm not a big fan of platformers, but playing this game co-op was the most fun I've had gaming in a while. My husband gotI love this game! I'm not a big fan of platformers, but playing this game co-op was the most fun I've had gaming in a while. My husband got me to "try a level" with him and the next thing I knew a couple of hours had passed. I've only played co-op so far, but I've had a fantastic time. The controls were easy to learn and worked well. The puzzles are always fun and challenging without being frustrating. The game has a great sense of humor, the art style is awesome, and the blob is adorable. His little blobby expressions are the best! Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!… Full Review »
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