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A note to developers: this is how you remake a classic 2D NES game on current-generation consoles.

Just a couple days ago, it was revealed that a remake of A Boy and His Blob would be hitting the Wii sometime in the future. Now, two new gameplay videos of the game have just been revealed courtesy of IGN. (Pause for dramatic effect.) And they look absolutely gorgeous!

I don’t even know where to begin! I love the design of the two main characters, I love the hand-drawn art style, and I especially love how it looks like players won’t have to memorize what each flavor of jelly bean does anymore, care of the video’s featured jelly bean-selection-wheel-of-death (that’s what I am officially calling it). Yes!

And not to focus too much on the look, but, seriously, could this game be any prettier? In nine months, don’t be surprised if this game gives birth to a cute little sequel that likes to say “amazing” a lot.

Hit the jump for another video (focusing on the remake’s city level) and let us know what you think. Yay? Nay? Meh? Pancakes?








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oh my god bear is driving's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 11:46
oh my god bear is driving
*sniff sniff they even got the music...and my wii was THIS close to becoming second hand.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 11:47
Chronic Logic
NIce graphics, although the kid looks a bit retarded.
Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 11:57
Bulkmailer
Epic music.
Cynical Gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 11:57
Cynical Gamer
Anyone know if Paul Robertson is involved with this game?
ProperlyParanoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:00
ProperlyParanoid
It looks really good. I played a little of the original and I liked it, so I can't wait for this remake.
Dreamsower's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:04
Dreamsower
This looks amazingly rad. I LOOOOVE the presentation. I will be looking forward to this, not too much or else the anticipation would hurt!
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:13
Tubatic
Look sgreat, really looking forward to it!
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:14
PappaDukes
Well, I'm sold. Seriously epic art style.
nosinging's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:15
nosinging
I never played (or to be honest, even heard of) the original, but I want that. I hope it's as fun to play as it is to look at. When can i have have this?
VGMari's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:19
VGMari
@oh my god bear is driving

HOW CAN THAT BE?!

CAR FULL OF MIDGETS!!!
KyleGamgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:24
KyleGamgee
I played the first one, but I SUCKED at it. I'm sure they've made it "more accessible" (easier) so I can finally get somewhere in the game. :)
retroNutZ's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:27
retroNutZ
i never played the original, but this game looks like a nice change, I just hope its a Wii-Ware title and doesn't waste our time coming to disc.
welkstar's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:31
welkstar
I don't care if you own a Wii or not, EVERYONE NEEDS TO BUY THIS! Support new style 2D!
Tony Ponce's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:32
Tony Ponce
@retroNutZ

It's retail.
Draconianviper's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:43
Draconianviper
This is too awesome. I only got to play the original a little bit but I remember reading the Nintendo Power that had a whole bunch of info on it a lot. You've...you've earned this Chad. Don't use it all in one place.
Sterling Aiayla Lyons's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:44
Sterling Aiayla Lyons
Wow, that looked amazing. Glad I still kept my Wii...
Jesse Cortez's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:44
Jesse Cortez
This looks gorgeous and exactly like the kid on games that I want to see instead of all that photo-realistic stuff that is so popular.
naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 12:57
naia-the-gamer
Pancakes!!

(looks really good)

<3
Archwright's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 13:17
Archwright
I think the Boy and his Blob coming to the next Smash Brothers game. Yup, you heard it here first folks.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 13:37
Darren Nakamura
They could stand to clean up the "stuff falling through holes" animations, but otherwise, this looks fantastic.
SurplusGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 13:39
SurplusGamer
I never got to play the original, but this video means I'm definitely getting this remake.
Prince Ghidorah's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 13:43
Prince Ghidorah
Pancakes? More like Waffles. Crispy, golden, Belgian Waffles.
nelsondelmonte's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 13:55
nelsondelmonte
holy crap....time to dust off the Wii it seems.
GameTrialzDotCom's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 14:09
GameTrialzDotCom
I did not play the first but this looks boring. However I do like the artsyle and music so I guess I will check it out.
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 14:17
eternalplayer2345
So thats what boy and his blob gameplay is like.................WANT!
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 14:22
mix
Can't wait to get this game deep inside my Wii!

-Totally made that sound gross :)
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 15:07
Holyetheline
This is such a beautiful looking game. At least some good games are getting cranked out on Wii!
ErigBurger's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 15:21
ErigBurger
The music is just a gorgeous as the art style. I want this soooooo bad. So long as they don't shoehorn in waggle, this should be awesome.
AKK's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 15:31
AKK
That is incredibly gorgeous. I wish it was in widescreen though....

According to that Everyone Votes thing, over 60% of Wii owners have a widescreen TV, so it's sort of inexcusable.

Of course, I'm still gonna buy it. Damn it looks awesome.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 16:13
DaedHead8
This looks to be a perfect example of a game that needed an update and got exactly what it deserved. I couldn't be more excited for a game.
conehead the barbarian's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 16:17
conehead the barbarian
I really hope this sells well.
Chack's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 17:07
Chack
Was it me or the NES version didn't say what each jelly bean was for? This game surely is a must have, and I'm getting it. Honestly, from all of the NES games I wasn't expecting a remake of this game, I loved it in the NES.
Danger Mouse's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 17:12
Danger Mouse
I was never a fan of A Boy and His Blob...but this looks a little too amazing to pass up. Seriously, that looks and sounds beautiful.
vonneuton's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 18:17
vonneuton
Wow... I love looking through the comments and realizing I'm the only one who really doesn't think the game looks like it will be all that awesome. Lost Winds was awesome... but this just looks boring.
theredpepperofdoom's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 20:01
theredpepperofdoom
this looks great. i may get this, but it depends on if i have money or not when its out.
CaptainBlue's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 21:04
CaptainBlue
No wide screen, no buy.
Benson's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/05/2009 22:53
Benson
want.
TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2009 03:44
TheToiletDuck
Aww looks really pretty. Might dust off the old wii... ahh who am i kidding? no i won't.
Bastard Spawn's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/06/2009 09:15
Bastard Spawn
I've played the original on an NES emulator after hearing so many things about it. It was difficult for me to play it. But this remake looks promising.
FlozaxRollins's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/07/2009 00:47
FlozaxRollins
This makes me happier than can be. I never got to play much of the original, but to see a remake of this quality saves face that at least SOME companies know how to treat their old goodies. :)
doctor insidious's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/11/2009 02:18
doctor insidious
Definetly Belgium waffles, with turkey bacon (so the jews
Can have some
Drach's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/09/2009 15:49
Drach
This is relevant to my interests. =)
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