Blender Bros
- August 25, 2020
- Infogrames
Get on SteamThe player is Blender, the fearless leader of the Cosmo Keepers. He is determined to save the galaxy from the evil, but cute Zooligans. He has a huge set of ears that he can use for sonar (for figuring out where to go in a level), to fly for a short period of time, or to hit enemies with his signature spin move. In the game, he uses Mini Bros. to help him. They all have special abilities that var…
PC
Windows
Game Boy Advance
Reviews
- Blender Bros features charming visuals and a fun, unique character with interesting abilities that enhance gameplay.
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for GBA fans and is a rare title that has been made available on Steam, providing a legal way to access it.
- The level design encourages exploration and replayability, with various Mini Bros that add depth to the gameplay.
- The game is very short, with some levels lasting under a minute, which may not justify its price for many players.
- The emulation quality is poor, with issues like a cropped display and lack of modern graphics options, making it feel outdated.
- The translation is lacking in personality and can be awkward, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics feature charming pre-rendered visuals reminiscent of classic titles like Donkey Kong Country and Klonoa, complemented by a cartoonish aesthetic and adorable character designs. While the art style is praised for its nostalgic appeal, some users noted issues with the translation and limited graphics settings, particularly criticizing the default CRT mode. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun and familiar gaming experience.
“I love the art style of the characters.”
“The visuals are pre-rendered, in a fashion reminiscent of the likes of Donkey Kong Country, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, and Tomba!”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“It's cool innocent fun, and with the cartoony pre-rendered models with black outlines aesthetic and the happy upbeat tunes... it makes me feel like I'm playing someone else's childhood.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as upbeat and fitting, complementing the adorable graphics and overall tone. Players appreciate the cute sound effects and the unique mechanic of evolving characters through music discs purchased in the shop, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“The music is upbeat and the sound effects are cute and fitting, and they go perfectly with the game's look and tone.”
“Graphics were great, music was awesome, characters were all super adorable and nothing in the game ever felt too frustrating (except some bosses).”
“You can 'evolve' them by letting them listen to music by purchasing music discs from the shop.”
“Music as feeding them.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story of Blender Bros features an unusual backstory, originally tied to a GBA title exclusive to North America, while its comic counterpart was exclusive to Japan. It follows an "animalman" named Blender, who leads the Cosmo Keepers in a quest to thwart the villainous Zooligans from exterminating humans, with key narrative elements highlighted during specific gameplay missions.
“The story sees an 'Animalman' named Blender (who leads a team known as the Cosmo Keepers) seeking to prevent a malicious group (the Zooligans) from wiping out humans.”
“Originally a GBA title - this game was exclusive to North America, but the backstory comic was exclusive to Japan.”
“The story sees an 'Animalman' named Blender, who leads a team known as the Cosmo Keepers, seeking to prevent a malicious group called the Zooligans from wiping out humans.”
“Blender Bros has quite the odd backstory.”
“Originally a GBA title, this game was exclusive to North America, but the backstory comic was exclusive to Japan.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of sidescrolling action and occasional jet-bike driving sections, adding variety to the experience. However, as a title originally released on the GBA, the mechanics feel somewhat dated and may not meet modern expectations.
“Originally a GBA title, the gameplay and mechanics show their age.”
“He even rides a jet-bike in some into-the-screen driving sections, which are there to break up the sidescrolling gameplay occasionally.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability due to its emphasis on exploration and the collection of mini characters with unique skills, despite the generally short map lengths. Players may find themselves revisiting levels to fully experience the different abilities and enhance their gameplay.
“A short but sweet, cute, and friendly Game Boy-style 2D action platformer that emphasizes exploration. The ability to collect mini characters with different skills adds significant replay value, as the maps are usually very short.”
“The game's charming design and varied character abilities encourage players to revisit levels, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple paths and hidden collectibles, every run through the game offers new challenges and surprises, enhancing its replayability.”
“Short but sweet, this cute and friendly Game Boy 2D action platformer emphasizes exploration and collecting mini bros with different skills. However, the maps are usually very short, which limits the overall replay value.”
“While the game offers a charming experience, the lack of diverse levels and challenges means that once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“The game is enjoyable on the first playthrough, but the repetitive nature of the gameplay and limited content make it hard to justify multiple runs.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.
