Broadcast
NY1: “Just like the original, the new ‘Blob’ is side-scrolling, stylized and colorful, with a comic book-like feel.” (June 9, 2009)
Magazines
Game Informer: “With striking graphics, brain-bending puzzles, and a fun concept, WayForward’s intriguing reinterpretation could signal the resurrection of this long-dormant series.” (May 2009)
KidScreen: “Edison, New Jersey-based Majesco Entertainment is giving the property a gorgeous hand-drawn, painted animation makeover and will release the Wii redux this fall.” (May 2009)
Nintendo Power: “The game looks nothing short of amazing.” (May 2009)
Nintendo Power: Best of E3: Most Huggable “The game actually features a hug button to calm your blob when he’s scared by enemies – it’s absolutely adorable.” (August 2009)
Nintendo Power: “The game looks simply gorgeous, and the music is equally epic”
“Judging by what we’ve played so far, it might just end up being one of the best titles of 2009 for the Wii console.” (September 2009)
Tips & Tricks Magazine: “…this Wii remake will be a long-overdue treat.” (July 2009)
Online
1UP: “A series of large levels with elaborate designs will keep you thinking and maybe smiling as the boy and the blob seek justice!” (June 3, 2009)
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1UP: “it’s hard not to crack a smile when the boy leans down and gives his mushy friend a big bear hug.“ (July 31, 2009)
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Blast: “Majesco is known for taking something small and turning it into a big deal, (ever hear of Cooking Mama?) and they are poised for a real winner with a boy and his blob.” (June 11, 2009)
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Destructoid: “a boy and his blob is a rare combination, like the ideal woman: beauty and substance.” (August 3, 2009)
Examiner: “Whether you play A Boy and His Blob for the first time on the Wii or play it to relive fond memories, your experience is bound to be a good one.”(June 27, 2009)
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G4TV: “This is the kind of game the Wii was designed for.”
“A Boy and His Blob has adorableness down pat, so much so that it has a designated button that causes the boy to hug his blob. If you have a functioning human heart, It will make you say ‘Awwww,’ I promise.”
“Press the hug button a lot. It doesn’t do anything in terms of gameplay, but it will stimulate your adorableness gland and make you happy for a minute, and really, isn’t that the point of video games?” (August 4, 2009)
G4TV: “At the risk of sounding cheesy, A Boy and His Blob is really a game about the impossibility of progress without relying on and trusting the ones we care about. It’s a game about Love.” (June 4, 2009)
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Game Informer Online: “There is no heart cold enough to not fall under their spell.” (June 3, 2009)
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Gamespot: “It’s hard not to get swept up in the experience of playing Blob. The fun gameplay, lush hand-drawn environments, and cheery music all go a long way in making it feel like an enjoyable romp.” (July 3, 2009)
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IGN: “The game is old-school gorgeous and will undoubtedly trigger smiles on the faces of players.” (May 29, 2009)
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Joystiq: “A boy and his blob is at the same time an excellent recreation of the original game and an experience all its own.”"The demo left us wanting more.” (June 4, 2009)
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Kombo: “The art style, animation, and colors of A Boy and His Blob really pop on the Wii, and they’re sure to please even the pickiest art snobs.” (June 5, 2009)
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Kotaku: “The game is charming, lovely, and all the other adjectives you’d want to apply to a sweet storybook-looking adventure.” (July 31, 2009)
Toronto Thumbs: “It was like a moment of clarity for me. For all the sweetly theoretical ramblings I can give about character relationships within Ico, watching this simplistic dynamic between boy and the blob caught me off guard. It was a rare moment of pure appreciation.” (June 3, 2009)
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True Game Headz: Top 10 Underdogs of E3 “The art style in this game alone makes it worth a second look, but really, it’s the action-puzzle solving that really puts this game on the list.” (June 17, 2009)
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VG Chartz: “Newcomers, get with the program. And fans, grab your jellybeans, because YOU GET TO HUG THE BLOB!” (June 10, 2009)
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Wired Online: “What the NES game did not have was graphics this unbelievably cute. More screens below, if you can stand it.” (March 4, 2009)
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