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 expressive character designs, reminiscent of classic platformers, with fun and precise controls that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game offers a variety of abilities through the collection of Mini Bros., adding depth and replay value to the short but enjoyable levels.
- The upbeat music and cute sound effects complement the game's aesthetic, creating a nostalgic and welcoming atmosphere for players.
- The provided emulation setup is subpar, with issues like a cropped display and a poor filter, making it advisable to use a community-made emulator instead.
- The translation lacks personality and can be painfully literal, detracting from the overall charm of the game.
- Some boss battles can be frustrating due to their speed and difficulty, especially when compared to the player's limited agility.
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by charming pre-rendered visuals that evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like Donkey Kong Country and Klonoa. The cartoony art style, complete with black outlines, enhances the overall appeal, making the characters feel adorable and the game enjoyable. While the translation lacks personality, the vibrant graphics and upbeat music contribute to a delightful 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!”
“That's why the graphics, sound, and everything felt so... oddly familiar to me.”
“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.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as upbeat and perfectly complements the cute graphics and overall tone, enhancing the player experience. Sound effects are also noted for their charm, contributing to a delightful atmosphere. Additionally, players can "evolve" characters by purchasing music discs, adding a unique gameplay element related to the music.
“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.”
“You can "evolve" them by letting them listen to music by purchasing music discs from the shop.”
“Music as feeding them.”
“You can "evolve" them by letting them listen to music by purchasing music discs from the shop.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story follows Blender, an "animalman" leading the Cosmo Keepers, as he battles the villainous Zooligans to protect humanity. Key narrative moments are highlighted during the intense jackbatlar fights and militar/bomb race missions.
“The story follows 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.”
“The story features 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.”
“The narrative is most noticeable during the Jackbatlar fights and in military/bomb race missions.”
“The story features 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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of sidescrolling action and dynamic driving sections, including jet-bike sequences that provide a refreshing change of pace.
“He even rides a jet-bike in some into-the-screen driving sections, which are there to break up the sidescrolling gameplay occasionally.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 strategies available.
“This short but sweet, cute, and friendly Game Boy 2D action platformer emphasizes exploration and collecting mini bros with different skills, adding significant replay value since the maps are usually very short.”
“Short but sweet, cute, and friendly Game Boy 2D action platform game. It has an emphasis on exploration and the ability to collect mini bros who have different skills, which may add some replay value since the maps are usually very short.”
