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puzzle video game
A Boy and His Blob
By WayForward Technologies, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Wii
- macOS
- platformer
What it is
A Boy and His Blob is a puzzle-platformer from WayForward Technologies about a boy helping a blob from Blobolonia confront an evil Emperor. Feed the blob jelly beans and it transforms into useful objects, which you use to solve puzzles and get past danger. Its beans include the Licorice Ladder, Apple Jack, Tangerine Trampoline, Caramel Cannon and Bubble Gum Bouncer. The story follows the pair through woods, swamps, caves, the Blobolonian Outskirts and the Emperor’s Citadel. There are 40 levels, hidden treasures and 40 additional challenge levels unlocked by collecting treasure. The game presents its story with hand-drawn animation. The Steam release supports single-player, achievements, full controller support, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux; the broader platform list also includes Wii. The game was released in 2009, with its Steam release dated January 19, 2016.
What players like, and what they don't
- Blob transformations provide tools for solving puzzles.
- 40 main levels and 40 challenge levels.
- Full controller support on Steam.
- Steam Cloud and Remote Play on TV.
- The Steam release is single-player only.
- Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux; Wii is listed separately.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player puzzle-platformer built around turning a blob into tools. The extra challenge levels and full controller support may also appeal to players who want more puzzles and controller play.
A Boy and His Blob centers its puzzles on a simple, readable idea: feed the blob and use its transformations to move forward. Players seeking multiplayer should note that Steam lists single-player only.
