Summary
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack is a side-scrolling platform video game, released on February 21, 2012, as a launch title of the PlayStation Vita. It was developed and published by DrinkBox Studios. It is the sequel to Tales from Space: About a Blob. Mutant Blobs Attack was later released for Microsoft Windows computers with versions for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 released in June 2014.
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| Developer(s) | DrinkBox Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Drinkbox Studios |
| Platform(s) | Linux, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360 |
| Release | PlayStation VitaMicrosoft Windows August 15, 2012 PlayStation 3Xbox 360 June 18, 2014 Nintendo Switch May 10, 2019 |
| Genre(s) | 2D platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The game is about a grumpy mutant Blob that escapes into the world and starts eating everything around him. Mutant Blobs Attack features new levels, new powers and controls, and a new Blob player character.
Gameplay edit
In Mutant Blobs Attack the player controls a gelatinous mutant Blob. The player can grow by eating loose objects in the game environment. Over the course of each level, the player encounters a series of obstacles they must grow large enough to bypass. The game combines traditional 2D thumbstick-based platforming controls with touch-based powers and abilities. Physics-based puzzles are often mixed in with the action.[2][3][4]
Reception edit
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack was received positively by critics. IGN gave a score of 9 out of 10, saying "Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack stole my heart."[5] GameZone scored it 9.5 out of 10, saying "One of the PS Vita's first downloadable games turns out to be a must have for the system.[6] As of 22 February, Metacritic showed that the game is the second best rated out of the 30 Vita games, with a score of 87%.[7]
Digital Trends named Mutant Blobs Attack the Best Handheld Game of 2012.[8] Mutant Blobs Attack also appeared in several "Best of 2012" lists, including "Handheld of the Year 2012" from GamesRadar,[9] "Best Indie games of 2012" from VentureBeat,[10] and "Top 50 Games of 2012" from Game Informer.[11] Mutant Blobs Attack was nominated for "Best PlayStation Vita Network Game" at IGN, losing to Super Stardust Delta, but claiming the People's Choice Award in the category.[12]
References edit
- ^ IGN
- ^ "PAX: A PlayStation Vita Debut". IGN. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ^ "PAX Hands On – Mutant Blobs Attack". PlayStation LifeStyle. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ^ "Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack! Trailer/Screens". Gamershell.com. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ^ IGN IGN review
- ^ http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/tales-from-space-mutant-blobs-attack-review GameZone review
- ^ http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/release-date/available/vita/metascore?view=condensed&hardware=all Metacritic Vita new releases
- ^ "The Best Games: What You Should be Playing Now". 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Game of the Year 2012". 17 December 2012.
- ^ "The best indie games of 2012". 22 December 2012.
- ^ "Top 50 Games of 2012 Review Roundup". Game Informer.
- ^ IGN
External links edit
- Official website