Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a game that’s easy to recommend, but with the caveat that you don’t go into it expecting to spend very much time playing it. The eye-catching visuals, generous humour, and excellent level design stand as a testament to the raw talent present at DrinkBox, but the short runtime leaves the experience feeling rather half-finished in some ways. Even so, it stands as a lesson in the value of understanding and executing a concept well; there’s nothing here particularly new to 2D platformers, but it’s so well-done that you hardly can fault it for any lack of innovation. We’d give Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack a strong recommendation to anybody looking for a new game to scratch that 2D platforming itch, though you may want to wait for a sale before jumping on.

88%Game Brain Score

gameplay, humor

character development, grinding

91% User Score Based on 454 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a single player arcade platformer game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Drinkbox Studios and was released on August 15, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In "Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack," players control a mischievous blob who wreaks havoc in a variety of environments, including homes, labs, and a city, by absorbing objects and growing in size. The game features physics-based puzzle-platforming mechanics, requiring players to use the blob's abilities to solve puzzles and progress through levels. With its unique premise, humor, and challenging gameplay, "Mutant Blobs Attack" offers a distinct and enjoyable experience for players.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 454 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Charming art style and humorous presentation that keeps players entertained.
Engaging gameplay with a mix of platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Satisfying growth mechanic where players consume objects to increase size and abilities.

Controls can be awkward, especially when switching between keyboard and mouse.
The game is relatively short, with some players wishing for more content.
Difficulty can be inconsistent, with some sections feeling too easy or frustrating.

gameplay
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
58%
3%
The gameplay of "Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack" is characterized by its charming blend of platforming and unique mechanics, such as size manipulation and magnetism, which keep the experience engaging and varied. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and fluid mechanics, although some note the game’s brevity and lack of challenge may leave them wanting more. Overall, the game successfully combines humor and inventive gameplay, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre.
- “From the outset, the gameplay shines through its smart combination of platforming and transformational mechanics.”
- “Powers like magnetism and telekinesis introduce new ways to interact with levels, altering the rhythm of progression and ensuring that the mechanics evolve instead of stagnating.”
- “The gameplay is very fluid, the controls are easy to understand, with interesting mechanics and a great learning curve.”
- “Not much gameplay, it feels like a $2 iPhone app :( 5/10 (for trying).”
- “The fact you get bigger doesn't add much to the gameplay as you never 'feel' bigger as the levels zoom out and the blob's size seems to fluctuate between levels.”
- “Basic platforming is fun and responsive, but while the game adds some variety to basic gameplay, it never really grows beyond its basic premise.”
humor
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack" is a standout feature, characterized by its whimsical art style, clever pop culture references, and a lighthearted narrative that keeps players engaged. Reviewers highlight the game's quirky character designs, funny cutscenes, and amusing environmental details, creating a consistently entertaining experience. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with enjoyable gameplay, making it a delightful platformer that appeals to fans of quirky indie titles.
- “The game's whimsical art style and humor-filled narrative create a lighthearted atmosphere that keeps players entertained throughout their adventure.”
- “From the quirky character designs to the hilarious environmental details, there's always something new and delightful to discover as you journey through the world of the blob.”
- “It's hilarious, polished, and most of all a ton of fun.”
graphics
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
3%
The graphics of "Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack" are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoonish art style that complements the game's whimsical and humorous tone. Players appreciate the colorful visuals, engaging animations, and clever design that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic cartoons and retro aesthetics. Overall, the game's charming graphics and fitting soundtrack enhance the enjoyable gameplay experience, despite some minor criticisms regarding clarity and simplicity.
- “The game's colorful visuals and cartoonish animations are a joy to behold, with each level brimming with personality and charm.”
- “The art style is truly awesome, a cartoony world in a 1950's horror movie setting, most likely with a wink to Steve McQueen's (hilarious) The Blob.”
- “The graphics are amazing, they're really stylish.”
- “The graphics are standard 2D fare with nothing that will push even the lowliest of toasters.”
- “It's like if Katamari Damacy was a 2D puzzle platformer, except kind of dull and devoid of any of the aesthetic or auditory qualities that make Katamari Damacy a good experience.”
- “The graphics vary in style; one minute, you can go from an 80's/90's style to a pixelated style.”
music
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
42%
4%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy, energetic, and quirky tunes that complement the game's chaotic and cartoonish aesthetic. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive or overwhelming, leading to a desire to turn it off. Overall, the music is generally seen as a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the fun and nostalgic experience, despite some calls for more variety.
- “The soundtrack complements this approach with energetic, sometimes quirky tunes that match the game’s chaotic spirit.”
- “Great soundtrack and addicting gameplay.”
- “The music rocks, the graphics are fantastic, and it's all around fun enough to have me seriously considering purchasing a game controller so I can actually play without swearing...much.”
- “The worst is the music; it's nauseating. I can't describe it, it's just suicide-inducing. It's this frantic nonstop loop of cartoon gag music which never changes throughout a map. I had to turn it off to be able to enjoy any redeemable aspects of this game.”
- “Music is absolute blahfest.”
- “The music is nothing special.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The story in "Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack" is generally considered simple and rudimentary, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players appreciate the humor and charm of the narrative, others feel it lacks depth and is overshadowed by the engaging mechanics and vibrant art style. Overall, the game offers a light-hearted, comedic atmosphere that complements its platforming elements, though it may not satisfy those seeking a rich storyline.
- “The story of Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is pretty simple: you play as a blob breaking out of a blob torture research center and getting his revenge.”
- “Through a series of a couple dozen levels and a smattering of dialog-free cutscenes, Mutant Blobs Attack tells the story of a blob out for revenge against, well, everything for imprisoning it and all its blob friends and conducting horrible experiments on them.”
- “While the story is rudimentary at best, Mutant Blobs Attack manages to create a fun, light-hearted, but still slightly dark-comedic atmosphere.”
- “I'd suggest waiting on a pretty deep discount, though, due to the short length, rudimentary story, and casual gameplay.”
- “The story itself is very limited, with some cutscenes only vaguely describing what’s going on.”
- “Play this game for the experience and the charming cutscenes, but don't expect much else outside of the main storyline.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The replayability of "Mutant Blobs Attack" is mixed; while it offers additional content like bonus levels and challenges that encourage players to improve their scores and earn gold medals, many reviewers feel that the overall experience is short and lacks substantial replay value. The game does provide a leaderboard for competitive play, but some players find the limited number of levels and achievements leads to a monotonous experience over time.
- “In addition to its main campaign, 'Mutant Blobs Attack' also features a variety of additional content, including bonus levels and challenges that offer additional replay value.”
- “There is some replayability in terms of trying to gold medal every level, which you do by getting a certain score.”
- “The 'beat my high score' mentality this creates gives the short game some much-needed replayability.”
- “Not a lot of replay value.”
- “There's very little replay value because the game offers so very little in the first place: 'Tales from Space: When Mutant Blobs Attack' has the least amount of achievements in my library and only offers a leaderboard in terms of additional content.”
- “Some replayability comes from retrying the levels to earn gold medals or find the two blob friends that are hidden in each area, but with only 24 levels the experience could become monotonous for some players.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its quirky and adorable character designs, which add charm to the experience. Players appreciate the engaging environmental details and catchy music that enhance the overall journey, while the variety of platforming styles keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.
- “From the quirky character designs to the hilarious environmental details, there's always something new and delightful to discover as you journey through the world of the blob.”
- “Catchy music, cute character designs (who knew a killer blob could be so adorable?) and a nice mix of platforming styles that keep the game from getting stale.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they seem to remain static throughout the game.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and their arcs are predictable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, with a well-balanced difficulty curve that gradually increases over the course of twenty-four levels. While some initial tasks may feel tedious due to their simplicity, the diversity and creativity in level design keep the experience engaging. Overall, the grinding is not overly challenging, making it accessible for most players.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Both the platforming and puzzles are fairly easy affairs to begin with, maybe even a little tedious in their initial simplicity.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, with users noting that its 2D design contributes to smooth performance and reliable gameplay.
- “The 2D game runs smoothly without any hiccups.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it never crashes.”
- “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's whimsical art style and humor-infused narrative foster a lighthearted atmosphere that entertains players, despite a simplistic story. The presence of mutant blobs adds a touch of dark comedy, enhancing the overall fun and quirky ambiance.
- “The game's whimsical art style and humor-filled narrative create a lighthearted atmosphere that keeps players entertained throughout their adventure.”
- “While the story is rudimentary at best, the mutant blobs attack manages to create a fun, light-hearted, but still slightly dark-comedic atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a CPU performance slider that allows players to adjust settings for better optimization, making it accessible for low-end systems. Overall, users appreciate this flexibility in performance management.
- “There’s a 'CPU performance' slider that goes low or high, which will be useful for low-end rigs.”
- “The overall impressions of the game's performance are disappointing.”
- “There’s a 'CPU performance' slider that goes low or high, which may be useful for low-end rigs, but it doesn't solve the underlying optimization issues.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally resonant, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic flash games, which enhances their overall enjoyment. The simplicity of the game contributes to this emotional connection, making it a memorable experience.
- “Very simple but enjoyable game; it made me feel a bit nostalgic, as it somehow feels like a flash game. I guess the time of the release contributed to that feeling.”

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70%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a game that’s easy to recommend, but with the caveat that you don’t go into it expecting to spend very much time playing it. The eye-catching visuals, generous humour, and excellent level design stand as a testament to the raw talent present at DrinkBox, but the short runtime leaves the experience feeling rather half-finished in some ways. Even so, it stands as a lesson in the value of understanding and executing a concept well; there’s nothing here particularly new to 2D platformers, but it’s so well-done that you hardly can fault it for any lack of innovation. We’d give Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack a strong recommendation to anybody looking for a new game to scratch that 2D platforming itch, though you may want to wait for a sale before jumping on.
Nintendolife.com
70%

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Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a arcade platformer game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack.

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack was released on August 15, 2012.

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack was developed by Drinkbox Studios.

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its character development.

Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a single player game.

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