De Blob

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Video Chums
    Nov 14, 2017
    80
    It may be almost a decade old but de Blob remains one of the best 3D platformers out there. Whether you played the Wii original or not, this is definitely worth playing for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the genre.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 7, 2017
    70
    de Blob is a welcome remaster and will hopefully lead to those who avoided the Wii version enjoying a fun and vibrant platformer. The sequel was released as a multiplatform title, so it’s possible that some may be looking backwards to the series’ origins. The game itself still holds up in comparison to its sequel, though it doesn’t have the enjoyable 2D sections. If you’re after a splash of colour to illuminate the dark winter nights, de Blob is a good place to go.
  3. Push Square
    Nov 19, 2017
    70
    de Blob holds up surprisingly well to modern standards. It’s not without its problems: a dodgy camera, floaty jumping, and repetitive tasks rear their heads throughout the game. However, the simple concept of bounding through large environments splashing colour onto every surface remains original, fun, and satisfying – especially when accompanied by a great soundtrack that’s impacted by your play as much as the levels. Somehow, de Blob still feels contemporary, and it’ll cheer you up if this year’s other 3D platformer efforts have left you feeling blue.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Dec 4, 2017
    60
    Hopefully, in the not too distant future, THQ Nordic will see fit to bring out a new de Blob game that takes the core idea of what makes de Blob an enjoyable time, and builds upon it by modernising the more archaic elements of the game.
  6. IGN Spain
    Nov 17, 2017
    60
    The years don't go in vain. de Blob was a game certainly revolutionary in 2008 for its mixture of physics and colour. Nowadays, it does not surprise and it ends up being repetitive.
  7. Cubed3
    Dec 4, 2017
    50
    Anyone who was already a fan of de Blob will likely enjoy replaying it on the PS4. This is as straightforward as ports go, with no added features or graphical effects. Regretfully, the pre-rendered CGI cut-scenes have not been given the care they deserve, and the controls were not carefully considered when translating them to a DualShock 4. There should have been a bit more effort put into this instead of almost none. Some annoying control quirks aside, the core gameplay still manages to be addictive. The timeless style of the visuals and jazzy music gives this a charm that is rarely achieved. Hopefully, this will pave the way for the superior de Blob 2's PS4 conversion.

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Chrille6633
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    Me and my 4 year old like this a lot.
    Relaxing and good music. Nice to change colors on almost everything.
    I think it does what its supposed to.
  2. frederik1478
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
    The perfect game if you just want to relax, this is not the kind of game you complete in one sitting I would recommend playing three levelsThe perfect game if you just want to relax, this is not the kind of game you complete in one sitting I would recommend playing three levels everyday , game it's good and lovely and Hazard cool art style and the music is good and it's just good all around, I have nothing bad to say about this game it's just good… Full Review »
  3. BertShmurda
    May 16, 2021
    3
    Good and interesting premise, very unique. Calming gameplay earlier in the game, but my god are the controls not on your side at all later inGood and interesting premise, very unique. Calming gameplay earlier in the game, but my god are the controls not on your side at all later in the game.

    Riddled with invisible walls where you wouldn’t expect them to be, some of the challenges you have to find work arounds as the intended route designed is broken.

    I can definitely see why they stopped at 2. This game would’ve been better if it had some more close analysis and clean ups, but it fails to deliver due to this, along with repetitive challenges.

    Wouldn’t recommend to play through but give it a try    … Full Review »
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