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October 1, 2009

DeBlob

Filed under: Wii — Tags: — ndesigns @ 1:25 pm

DeBlob

DeBlob
Binding: Video Game
Manufacturer: THQ
Product Description:
The evil I.N.K.T. Corporation has declared 'Color is a Crime!' and leeched Chroma City of all its beauty and interest. The race to rescue Chroma City has just begun, and only de Blob can save the world from a black-and-white future with his unique abilities to color the world back to life.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Don't know about art but you know what you like? Whether you are a master of the brush or a finger painting fool, just say no way to gray and join with de Blob and his pals as they launch a color revolution on the Nintendo Wii gaming console. A mischievous and unlikely hero, only de Blob can flip, bounce and smash his way past the all-powerful I.N.K.T. Corporation to ignite a revolution and save Chroma City from a future without color.

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de Blob in green phase in 'de Blob'
de Blob dripping with green.
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Hopping from spot to spot in Chroma City in 'de Blob'
Hopping around in Chroma.
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Color revolutionary Prof in 'de Blob'
Prof leads the 'Color Revolution'.
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de Blob running out of blue paint in 'de Blob'
de Blob running out of paint.
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Battle against massive tank battalions, speedy I.N.K.T. racers and elite Inky soldiers on your quest to free the citizens of Chroma City. Avoid hot plates, electric shocks and inky turrets to create your own path to the impenetrable I.N.K.T. Fortress. Just remember that the struggle to reclaim Chroma City is to be fought on your terms. Remix the city in your own image using custom paints, patterns and soundtracks. Super-size your blob to attack larger and stronger enemies. Join the Color Revolutionaries to refine your skills while making a mess. The race to rescue Chroma City has just begun, and only de Blob can save the world from a black-and-white future.

Gameplay: de Blob's Primary Goal
de Blob is a 3D platformer where players use the Wii Remote/Nunchuck combo to maneuver their hero, de Blob. Equal parts amorphous blob of paint, struggling artist, revolutionary and juvenile delinquent, de Blob's goal is to replace the drab, lifeless gray coloring that the I.N.K.T. Corporation has imposed on Chroma City and its inhabitants, the Raydians, with a range of vibrant life-giving colors, all the while avoiding and battling the gray-clad forces of the Inkies.

Players must acquire paint and hurl de Blob at the buildings, walls, statues, roads and skies above Chroma City. As de Blob bounces around, adding color wherever he lands, his supply of paint is depleted and he begins to dry out. As this happens players must collect more paint and rehydrate in pools and in front of hydrants scattered across the city. As the game starts access is limited to the colors red, blue and yellow, but these can be blended to create a number of other colors. Being able to create and apply these colors becomes important as Chroma City and its inhabitants come to life, and de Blob makes contact with a range of other characters known as the 'Color Revolutionaries' and receives an increasing amount of missions that charge him with splattering color all over town. Success at these mission gains the player point which drives the game forward, eventually leading to a direct assault on Comrade Black's I.N.K.T. fortress guarded by elite Inky soldiers and massive ink turrets.

Key Game Features:

  • de Blob - Flip, bounce and paint your way past the all-powerful I.N.K.T. Corporation to launch a revolution and save Chroma City from a future without vibrant color.
  • Long Live Color! - Join the Color Revolutionaries in the resistance against the evil Comrade Black and his diabolical array of hot plates, electric shocks, and ink turrets.
  • Free the Citizens - Free your friends from a black and white world by dodging ink cannons, flattening I.N.K.T. tanks and outsmarting Inky soldiers.
  • Save your City - Remix Chroma City’s towering skyscrapers, expansive bridges and massive landmarks in your own style using custom paints, patterns and soundtracks.
  • Make a Mess - Super-size your blob as you splash, spray, and splatter everything you touch in sprint, race and combat challenges.
  • Multiplayer - Compete for control as ink levels rise and wind cannons fire in eight multiplayer-specific gameplay modes.
Plenty of Play Modes
de Blob features both a deep story-driven singleplayer mode where players get to dig into the Raydian's struggle against all-powerful I.N.K.T. Corporation, as well as a diverse range of multiplayer options. These multiplayer campaigns support up to four players, come with street and sewer maps and include four player split-screen functionality. Just a few of the multiplayer campaigns include:

Paint Match - Paint as many buildings as possible and steal points from opponents by re-painting the buildings that they've already covered.

Blob on the Run - A variation of 'Capture the Flag,' in this mode only one blob can paint and is pursued by opponents who attempt to slam him into submission and gain the ability to paint and accumulate points themselves.

Blob Race - In this mode buildings can only be painted once and are indicated by in-game arrow. With time limited it's a race not only to paint the town but also to keep opponents from doing the same.


List Price: USD 19.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 7.48
Lowest New Price: USD 9.50
Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
Average Rating:
Features:
  • de Blob: Flip, bounce and smash your way past the all-powerful I.N.K.T. Corporation to launch a revolution and save Chroma City from a future without color
  • Long Live Color! Join the Color Revolutionaries in the resistance against Comrade Black and his diabolical array of hot plates, electric shocks, and ink turrets
  • Free The Citizens: Free your friends from a black and white world by painting the city back to life as you dodge ink cannons, flatten I.N.K.T. tanks and outsmart Inky soldiers
  • Multiplayer: Compete to control Chroma City in 4-player split screen in eight different multiplayer modes
  • Save your City: Paint Chroma City's towering skyscrapers, expansive bridges and massive landmarks in your own style using custom colors, patterns and soundtracks
Special Features:
  • 16:9 Support
  • 480p Support
Brand: THQ
Model: 30134
Release Date: 2008-09-22
Languages:
Unknown: English
Customer Reviews


No save feature!
I'm not sure why this game is getting such good reviews. The one major downfall, and it's a big one, is that there is NO save feature. This means you have to complete an entire level before you quit. These aren't short 15 minute levels either. It can take anywhere from 1-2 hours to complete one and if you want to quit beforehand, forget it. You'll have to start ALL over. Sorry, but this completely ruins the game for me. If you are not someone who wants to sit around and play this game for hours on end, do not buy it.


Awesome!
You should really give this game a shot. I'm not into hardcore action games like Halo - Mario is my type of action game, and this hits the spot. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something light and fun. It's not terribly difficult though it definitely escalates in difficulty as you progress through the game. It was definitely challenging enough to keep my interest - but not too challenging for me to give up.

Plus, the scenes you watch between levels are HILARIOUS. Love, love them! Wish there were more!

I really hope they make a sequel. I would buy it in a heartbeat.

Great deal on a great game!


not what i was looking for
i had bought this game for my son i had read that it was an easy game for children to play and that they could learn colors while they were playing. That is completely bogus. you need to use both the wii-mote and the nunchuck and you have to be able to have enough control of your motor skills in order to play the game.


Creative, but difficult for youngsters
This game is very creative and different. I found it to be fun (mom) but it was very difficult for my 4 (almost 5) year old to comprehend. Some of the challenges involve too complicated of moves for younger children. I think it would be a lot fun for children ages 8 and over.

The other downfall was it takes a VERY long time to get to a save checkpoint. There were times I had to play 30 min longer to get a checkpoint or all work would be gone.

I would rent this game before you buy it. It is fun if it's the right game for you.


De Blob- must have!
I never heard of this game until I came across it browsing on Amazon. I'll have to be honest, I had my doubts. How could painting a town keep my interest? Let's just say I was more than surprised! If you love art, color, music, etc. then this game is for you. Don't bother renting it, just buy it. I'm usually a hare core gamer, but found that just jumping through the city painting it different colors has kept my attention so far! There are challenges along the way to give you more points. (which everyone has mentioned in their review). You get new moves as you go along the game, which creates some excitement. Also, you get to unlock certain aspects of the game the more you play. This game will lift your spirits and keep you smiling!

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