de Blob 2 (PS3)

Stunning visuals; Hilarious cutscenes; Interactive soundtrack

Slightly repetitive; Excessive hand-holding; Very similar to the original game

The move does, nevertheless, come in handy during the game's myriad side-scrolling sections – which prove to be the greatest addition to the franchise so far. Triggered whenever Blob squeezes himself into a cave, sewer or occupied landmark, these...

Loads of fun and charm, new co-op mode

Not much challenge, jokes are usually for the young set

Great jazz soundtrack ; Colorful environments ; Charming characters

Timed gameplay ; Poor Move integration ; Inconsistent design

The original de Blob is one of those games that if you played it, you have fond memories and wish there were a sequel. If you didn’t, you likely are not aware and, if someone mentioned it, you probably only recall it as that “blob game on the Wii”....

Huge, varied levels, cheery atmosphere, awesome 2D sections, hilarious cut scenes

Troublesome targeting, inflexible save system, co-op mostly throwaway

I'm glad de Blob got a second chance, as I really enjoyed the original and games where you actively make the world better, rather than prevent it from falling into calamity are rare these days. The upbeat atmosphere, colorful levels and absolutely...

As of this writing, there are no cheats available for de Blob 2, but half the fun of the game is found when you're searching for hidden missions and objects...you know, without the clock.

User-friendly, easy to play; Addicting; Truly for “all-ages

Movement feels sluggish; Repetitive

Restoring color to the world is rewarding ; Great visuals and music create a joyous atmosphere ; Smart, entertaining cutscenes ; Combat is often good simple fun

Failure can result in having to replay long sections or entire levels ; Targeting system can be frustrating when facing diverse groups of enemies ; Some repetitive level design

Controlling Blob is fun, thanks to responsive controls and a mostly great targeting ability that lets Blob stomp switches, enemies, paintbots, and the like with unerring accuracy. Holding down a trigger targets the nearest targetable object, and the...

Fair warning: de Blob 2 is ruthlessly adorable. The game's frequently hilarious cutscenes have an almost Pixar-like quality to them, and its character designs rival Kirby's Epic Yarn in raw cuteness. Even Blob's fascist oppressors look like they just...