de Blob 2

De Blob 2 is an old-school platformer that will please many fans of retro games.

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In De BlLOB 2, players once again assume the role of the title character, a sentient blob battling against the I.N.K.T. Corporation to restore color and fun to a drab, gray city. The game features a mix of platforming and puzzle-solving, with an emphasis on environmental destruction and creativity. With new power-ups, abilities, and co-op multiplayer, De BlLOB 2 builds upon its predecessor with even more vibrant and immersive gameplay.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

music25 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

De Blob 2 features vibrant graphics and a dynamic soundtrack that adapts to gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
The game improves upon its predecessor with better controls, more varied locations, and engaging level design that encourages exploration.
It offers a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience, making it a great choice for players looking for a fun and colorful platformer.

The PC port suffers from various audio and visual glitches, including persistent sound effects that can detract from the experience.
Some players find the controls and camera mechanics to be clunky, leading to frustrating moments during platforming sections.
Levels can be lengthy and may feel repetitive, with a lack of proper save points that can lead to having to replay sections if players miss collectibles.

music
60 mentions
42 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in "De Blob 2" is widely praised for its dynamic and adaptive qualities, enhancing the gameplay experience by becoming more vibrant and layered as players progress through levels. Reviewers highlight the engaging, funky soundtrack that complements the colorful visuals, with specific tracks noted for their catchiness and energetic feel. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “This game is the best at motivating you via audiovisuals; if you're doing well, you get more color, more music, and more good vibes.”
- “Dynamic funky soundtrack that starts chill but builds up the rest of the instruments and layers as you advance through a stage, culminating in sick full band songs with trumpets, strings, and ridiculously good basslines.”
- “The more you color a section, the more energetic the music gets!”
- “The soundtrack is not quite as catchy as that of the first game, and the story is pretty weak.”
- “In a game where the music is a big contributing factor, that sucks.”
- “I had a couple of times where the music would catch on a note, and I thought the game was going to crash.”
story
50 mentions
14 % positive mentions
80 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The story of "De Blob 2" continues the narrative of the first game, featuring a cheeky blob of color on a quest to restore his gray world from an evil corporation. While the plot is simple and somewhat repetitive, it is more engaging than its predecessor due to clearer mission structures and a more cohesive quest path. Players appreciate the removal of time limits after completing main objectives, allowing for a more relaxed exploration of the vibrant environments.
- “De Blob 2 is the story of a cheeky, sentient blob of color trying to restore his home world to its former glory after it has been taken over by an evil corporation that turns everything gray.”
- “The story, while simple, is engaging and has a lot of moving parts.”
- “In this one, you follow a set quest path and it feels a lot more engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is not quite as catchy as that of the first game, and the story is pretty weak.”
- “Yes, the story is absolutely a retread, and the bosses are copy-pasted.”
- “If you find yourself thinking right now 'hold on, I thought that was the plot of the first game', rest assured you are in fact reading a review for De Blob 2.”
gameplay
31 mentions
26 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in de Blob 2 is characterized by its smooth controls and engaging platforming mechanics, offering a mix of familiar elements from the first game alongside new features like varied terrain and 2D platforming sections. While the core gameplay remains simple and accessible, some players feel that not all new mechanics enhance the experience, though the vibrant visuals and dynamic soundtrack contribute positively to the overall charm. Overall, it provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience, especially for fans of light-hearted platformers.
- “The music is addicting as hell and the gameplay, while relatively simple, is incredibly smooth to control and really satisfying when completing certain objectives or actions.”
- “There's so many fun moments and clever game mechanics to find here and it's around 20 hours to beat while collecting everything, which, for around 5 bucks on sale, is absolutely worth your time.”
- “Lovely 3D platformer with a great soundtrack, fun characters, and varied gameplay.”
- “From the outset, de Blob 2 feels overly tutorial-driven, with the initial levels reiterating game mechanics familiar to players of the first installment.”
- “While it introduces new elements and mechanics, not all of them enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is essentially the same as the first game, with minor adjustments.”
graphics
21 mentions
38 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant colors and polished cartoonish style, effectively enhancing the overall experience with a dynamic soundtrack. While some users noted minor graphical glitches and limitations in resolution settings, the improved visuals and lively art style contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are considered a major highlight, successfully creating an engaging and colorful environment.
- “This game has vibrant graphics and the music is full of life.”
- “The art style is a massive improvement.”
- “The game is very colorful (kinda obvious since coloring is literally one of the objectives of the game) and has a beautiful art style.”
- “Graphically, de Blob 2, like its predecessor, manages to make the most of very little, with a relatively simple cartoonish style that effectively uses color and the lack thereof to make environments either pop with joy and excitement or feel more depressed than a quarantined extrovert, respectively.”
- “There are also a couple of graphical glitches that can happen, but none of them impede play; and one of them is one I'm familiar with that apparently just never got fixed.”
- “Lack of proper graphics options (the game runs at the desktop resolution, but menus don't scale well on all resolutions).”
stability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by several visual and audio glitches, with some users noting major issues that have not been addressed in recent updates. While these bugs can be noticeable, they generally do not impede gameplay, leading many players to still recommend the game despite its technical shortcomings. Overall, it is considered a reliable port, albeit with some persistent minor glitches.
- “However, this game has some major glitches in its current state and there have not been any updates in a while.”
- “This PC port had a lot of technical glitches I don't remember on the console version.”
- “There are also a couple of graphical glitches that can happen, but none of them impede play; and one of them is one I'm familiar with that apparently just never got fixed.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
In "De Blob 1," players appreciate the grinding aspect for its diverse and engaging challenges that contribute to a satisfying 100% completion experience, avoiding feelings of tedium. In contrast, some players find the movement mechanics in "Jet Set" less enjoyable, as the roller-skating can make navigation feel cumbersome compared to the quicker speed in "De Blob."
- “I compare these two, de Blob and Jet Set, a bit for how I dislike the roller skates; they make moving a little tedious, as in de Blob you get to max speed quickly.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, with repetitive tasks that drain the fun out of the experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being endearing and engaging, complementing the plot and characters effectively. Players appreciate the art style as well, which enhances the overall comedic experience.
- “The humor, the plot, the characters, all of it is so endearing and makes me want to see more every time.”
- “I like the art style and humor.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the relief players feel from the reduced penalties for mistakes, such as the blob no longer instantly dying from ink or losing health in water. This design choice fosters a more forgiving and engaging experience, allowing players to focus on the creative challenge of coloring without the frustration of severe consequences.
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game delivers impressive graphics and performance improvements over its original version, meeting user expectations. However, a notable issue arises with a persistent sound effect that continues to play after certain in-game events, requiring a restart to resolve. Overall, the optimization is largely positive, with minor glitches.
- “Amazing game! I had this on my Wii when it first came out and wanted to see a better graphic and performance version. This one has everything I expected. However, I noticed that if I got inked, the sound effect of the blob complaining would continuously play until I restarted the game. Other than that, good game, would recommend 8/10.”
- “The game has great potential, but the optimization is severely lacking. I often experience frame drops and stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I was really excited to play this game, but the optimization issues are frustrating. Loading times are excessively long, and the game crashes frequently.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the optimization feels rushed. There are numerous bugs and glitches that need to be addressed for a smoother experience.”