BlubBlub: Quest of the Blob

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BlubBlub: Quest of the Blob is a single player platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by Girls Make Games and was released on May 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

BlubBlub is too cute! Escape through a trial of deadly traps to save all the blub friends!

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

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The game is adorable and features a cute character, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
It's a free and short platformer that showcases the creativity and effort of young developers.
The gameplay offers a surprising level of challenge, with well-placed checkpoints that keep the experience engaging.

The controls can be clunky and inconsistent, particularly with the jumping mechanics, leading to frustration.
The graphics are simplistic and may not meet the expectations of modern gamers, feeling outdated.
Some players found the level design to be trial-and-error, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
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The graphics in the game are a mix of retro pixel art that some players find charming and colorful, while others criticize it as outdated and simplistic, lacking substantial quality improvements despite resolution options. The visuals are described as cute and fitting for the game's style, but overall, they are considered mediocre and limited in scope.
- “The graphics are very nice, colorful, and cute.”
- “Detailed pixel graphic.”
- “Blubblub: Quest of the Blob has a very cutesy art style, but that doesn't mean this game is easy.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
story
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The story of "Blubblub: Quest of the Blob" features a cutesy and cheesy narrative complemented by childish dialogue, which may appeal to some players despite its simplicity. While the game is primarily focused on its challenging platforming mechanics, the overall style and coherence of the story contribute to its charm as an indie title.
- “Blubblub: Quest of the Blob is yet another of literally thousands of 2D retro pixel platformers infesting Steam and lowering the average quality of all video games everywhere.”
- “Though the appeal of the cutesy look, cheesy story, and childish dialogue are a matter of personal preference, its overall style is coherent and well put together.”
- “Blubblub: Quest of the Blob is a humble little platformer with a few rough edges.”
gameplay
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The gameplay offers a surprising amount of variation across its six levels and boss fights, though it can be brutally challenging due to poor tutorialization and homing projectiles. Players must master jump mechanics to progress, but the fast respawn system and well-placed checkpoints help maintain motivation despite the initial difficulty. Overall, the game balances its cute appearance with a tough platforming experience that rewards persistence.
- “If the game charged money, I probably wouldn't have rated it. The art is great, and it has a surprising amount of gameplay variation with no specific platforming being reused. There are some problems; however, despite the cute appearance, the game can be brutally difficult. This isn't bad in itself, but due to poor tutorializing and homing bullets, you just have to hope you can cheekily knock into a platform before they catch up with you. Since the death respawn is very fast, this isn't too big a deal.”
- “This game will punish you over and over until you learn the jump mechanics, which you will need to master to avoid the homing needles.”
- “Luckily, the well-placed checkpoints make it easy to stay motivated, learn the mechanics, and overcome difficult sections.”
- “If the game charged money, I probably wouldn't have rated it. The art is great and it has a surprising amount of gameplay variation with no specific platforming being reused. However, despite the cute appearance, the game can be brutally difficult. This isn't bad in itself, but due to poor tutorialization and homing bullets, you just have to hope you can cheekily knock into a platform before they catch up with you. Since the death respawn is very fast, this isn't too big a deal.”
- “This game will punish you over and over until you learn the jump mechanics, which you will need to learn to avoid the homing needles.”
- “With the innocent look in mind, the platforming gameplay is surprisingly hard to get into initially.”
music
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The music in the game features standard retro synth tracks that effectively match the cute pixel art style, enhancing the overall atmosphere, though it may not be particularly memorable.
- “The sweet retro synth music nicely complements the overly cute pixel art.”
- “Standard music fits the graphics and style of the game, but probably won't get stuck in your head.”
- “The music fits the graphics and style of the game, but it's not memorable enough to get stuck in your head.”
- “While the soundtrack complements the gameplay, it lacks the catchiness that would make it truly stand out.”
- “The background music is standard and serves its purpose, but it doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
grinding
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”