sephfire Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hadn't heard much about it before renting it. Nowadays, I generally assume a Wii game will suck until I hear otherwise, so this has been a great surprise. I'm a sucker for games like Okami where the world is dead and drab and it's your job to spruce it up bit by bit, bringing it back to life. That is what this game is all about. You roll around, changing and mixing colors and re-colorize an oppressed city. It's got great style, great art direction and animation and decent controls, despite a bit of the usual unnecessary Wii "waggling." And the soundtrack is fantastic. It's like a funky Jet Set Radio Future. Plus, the music changes dynamically depending on your color and adds a bit of flair when you paint a new object. I would almost call this the Wii's Katamari Damacy, It's not perfect, a little repetitive and I wish the waggle controls could be mapped to buttons, but this is one of the better games I've seen for the Wii in a while. Here's a trailer. Anyone else tried this out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I tried the PC version and it's pretty fun but I get dizzy after a bit. I like the funny sounds the blob makes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephfire Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Oh, come one, people. I know we have a lot of Wii owners here. Don't tell me Dshu and I are the only ones who have given this game a try. Good 3rd party Wii games are too rare to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleck Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I will go and rent this tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltstarfire Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I have a wii...and no tv. It looks cute though, all the little critters remind me of those stuffed animal bacteria and viruses. If I have a chance though I think I'd check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 after i am done with the few unbeaten games i have lying around, i will check this one out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalzon Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I own it. It's awesome, and reminds me of Katamari in terms of progression. That is, the levels don't really get much harder, but the exploration is just so intense and the game so stylish that you fall in love with it immediately. And despite his generic "radical" appearance, Blob is actually a pretty funny, neat character. I'm currently on stage 5, but I decided I need to BEAT some games before coming back to de Blob (Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, I shall vanquish thee!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChadlyOC Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've been following this game since well before it came out. It looks pretty awesome, and I'm looking forward to getting it as a gift either for my birthday or Christmas. Much <3 to good 3rd-party Wii games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasfen Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Glad to hear some feedback from actual gamers, instead of reviewers. I've been impressed by what I've seen but my question is this: is it worth purchasing or better to rent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Just to clarify, the Wii version is a complete remake of the PC version, akin to how Valve remade Narbacular Drop in the form of Portal. So don't judge the Wii version of De Blob on the original, just in case anyone decided to dig it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephfire Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Glad to hear some feedback from actual gamers, instead of reviewers. I've been impressed by what I've seen but my question is this: is it worth purchasing or better to rent? I'd rent it first just to make sure it's your thing. It shouldn't take too long to decide whether or not it's the kind of game you're going to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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