David Crane's A Boy and His Blob - Trouble on Blobolonia (USA / Limited Run Games)
NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in 1990
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✪ Reviewed on October 9, 2023
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An original puzzle-platformer where a boy feeds his blob jellybeans to transform it. Inventive, tender, occasionally frustrating. The unique concept fully justifies the experience despite uneven execution.
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Category
Platformer1 player3+
Description
Adventure game featuring a boy and his gelatinous blob solving puzzles by transforming jellybeans. Published by Absolute Entertainment, released in the USA in 1989. The blob transforming into different objects based on jellybeans eaten to overcome obstacles. An original adventure-puzzle game on NES.
David Crane's A Boy and His Blob - Trouble on Blobolonia review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,11 MB📅01/01/1990
Published by Absolute Entertainment
David Crane's A Boy and His Blob - Trouble on Blobolonia (NES) price, value & rarity
Is David Crane's A Boy and His Blob - Trouble on Blobolonia still worth playing in 2026?
A puzzle-adventure from David Crane, A Boy and His Blob ties a boy to a gelatinous blob you turn into tools by feeding it colored jellybeans, each triggering a specific transformation. The tender, original idea and the bond between the two characters keep a unique charm, but the sometimes obscure puzzle logic and stiff handling demand patience. An endearing curiosity for fans of singular retro puzzle-platforming and nostalgics of bold concepts.
