Based on a project by college students studying game design, de Blob pretty much came out of nowhere. The game combines traditional 3D platforming with the "roll over everything in sight" mentality of the Katamari series, and the "graffiti as an act of adventure and expression" philosophy of the Jet Grind Radio series. Despite a minimal marketing budget, the game went on to sell over 900,000 copies, which is pretty fantastic for a new IP that was produced for a fraction of the cost of most million-selling titles.
That success has led to a sequel. de Blob 2 will be hitting the DS, Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.
The basic structure of de Blob 2 is a Platform game that lies somewhere between Mario’s 3D outings and the Katamari franchise. Players take direct control of our hero, Blob, guiding him through a number of 3D worlds in an effort to halt the evil plans of Comrade Black and bring colour back to the world. The traditional 3D control system – movement on the left analog stick and camera positioning on the right – offers a tactile and responsive grasp over Blob’s fluid motion, with the only minor frustration coming from the occasionally stubborn camera movement.
de Blob 2 is an action puzzle title set to deliver a fun-filled, creative gameplay experience for players of all ages, featuring new moves, more friends, and free-form painting activities.
First look on De Blob 2 as GP Editor Dan Curtis writes, "Well if you love colourful adventures and blobby creatures, you should be well aware by now that De Blob 2: The Underground will be released very soon on February 22nd. To get you in the mood, here's the latest trailer...."
