de Blob 2

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 225 reviews
  • music
  • story
  • gameplay
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Unique platformer de Blob 2 delivers a fusion of colour and sound that awakens the senses and lifts your spirits.
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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.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 3
  • Wii
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 225 reviews
music52 positive mentions
stability16 negative mentions
  • De Blob 2 features vibrant graphics and a dynamic soundtrack that adapts to gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game introduces new mechanics and power-ups that improve upon the original, making it a more engaging platformer.
  • It offers a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience, with a charming story and characters that resonate with players.
  • The PC port suffers from various audio and control issues, including a persistent sound glitch when the character gets inked.
  • Levels can be excessively long and may feel repetitive, leading to a less engaging experience over time.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the wall-running and camera controls, can feel clunky and detract from the overall fluidity of movement.
  • music122 mentions

    The music in *De Blob 2* is widely praised for its dynamic and adaptive soundtrack, which evolves as players progress through levels, adding layers of instruments and sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the vibrant, funky tunes that create an energetic atmosphere, with many noting that the soundtrack is a significant motivator in the game. While some feel the music isn't as catchy as the original, it remains a standout feature that contributes to the game's charm and overall enjoyment.

    • “De Blob 2 has the best, most adaptive soundtrack in all of gaming, and coupled with a color bonanza, you get an absolutely unforgettable experience.”
    • “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.”
  • story100 mentions

    The story of "De Blob 2" follows a cheeky, sentient blob of color on a quest to restore his gray world from an evil corporation, continuing the narrative from the first game. While the plot is simple and somewhat repetitive, it is more engaging than its predecessor due to clearer mission structures and a more linear progression, allowing players to explore freely after completing main objectives. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which focuses on painting and collecting, rather than being the main highlight of the experience.

    • “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.”
    • “You find out in level 3 or so and it’s literally the most disappointing plot twist since Kane’s goddamn sled.”
  • gameplay63 mentions

    The gameplay in de Blob 2 is characterized by its simple yet satisfying mechanics, reminiscent of the original game, with added variety from new terrain types and quality of life improvements. While the game is heavily tutorial-driven and some new mechanics may not enhance the experience, the smooth controls and engaging soundtrack contribute to a charming and enjoyable platforming experience. Overall, it offers a delightful mix of fun moments and clever gameplay elements, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of lighthearted 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.”
  • graphics43 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant, cartoonish style that effectively uses color to enhance the gameplay experience, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. Many reviewers note significant improvements in smoothness and polish compared to its predecessor, although some mention minor graphical glitches and limitations in graphics settings. Overall, the visuals are described as a major highlight, complemented by a dynamic soundtrack that further enriches the audiovisual experience.

    • “This game has vibrant graphics and the music is full of life.”
    • “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.”
    • “First of all, the 'graphics quality' setting only decreases resolution.”
    • “Lack of proper graphics options (the game runs at the desktop resolution, but menus don't scale well on all resolutions).”
  • stability16 mentions

    The game exhibits several visual and audio glitches, with some users noting major issues that have not been addressed in recent updates. While the stability is described as somewhat unreliable, many players still find the experience enjoyable and recommend the game despite its bugs. Overall, it is considered a reliable port, albeit with noticeable technical imperfections.

    • “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.”
    • “What was a lot easier to notice were audio glitches.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for being endearing and engaging, complementing the plot and characters effectively. Players appreciate the combination of a great soundtrack and humorous elements, enhanced by well-rendered CGI cut scenes. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and replayability.

    • “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.”
    • “Great soundtrack with a humorous overlay and wonderfully rendered CGI cut scenes.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect in De Blob 1 to be engaging and varied, with challenges that maintain interest rather than feeling tedious. However, some comparisons to other games highlight that certain movement mechanics, like roller-skating, can detract from the overall experience by making navigation feel slower.

    • “I compare these two games, de Blob and Jet Set, for how I dislike the roller skates; they make moving a little tedious, whereas in de Blob you get to max speed quickly.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by the reduced penalties for mistakes, such as the blob no longer instantly dying from ink or losing health in water, allowing players to engage more thoughtfully with the environment. This design choice fosters a sense of creativity and strategy, as players navigate the challenges of coloring buildings without the fear of immediate failure. Overall, the emotional experience is one of relief and empowerment, encouraging players to experiment and enjoy the gameplay.

  • optimization2 mentions

    The game delivers impressive graphics and performance improvements over its original Wii version, meeting user expectations. However, a notable optimization issue arises with a persistent sound effect that continues to play after certain in-game events, requiring a restart to resolve. Overall, players find the game enjoyable despite this minor flaw.

    • “I noticed that if I got inked, then the sound effect of the blob complaining would continuously play until I restarted the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers highlight that "de Blob" offers strong replayability due to its classic gameplay complemented by fantastic supplementary mechanics, along with engaging music and visuals that enhance the experience. The variety in gameplay elements further contributes to its lasting appeal.

    • “The same classic de Blob gameplay with fantastic supplementary mechanics, awesome music and visuals, great variety, and replay value.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
    • “The game encourages experimentation, allowing players to discover different strategies and outcomes with each run.”
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