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Review of De Blob on PlayStation 4

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Nov 2017
Cover image of De Blob on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 14 Nov 2017
Genre: Puzzle-platform
Developer: Blue Tongue Entertainment
Publisher: THQ Nordic

Introduction

Welcome to Chroma City, where colors have been banished and fun is a distant memory, like that one time your friend said they'd go on a juice cleanse. Enter De Blob: a rotund, vibrant hero who doesn't just bounce on the scene-he rolls into it! Combining puzzle-solving skills with a touch of creativity and a whole lot of colorful chaos, De Blob vertigo-joyfully liberates a monochromatic world. But, hold on tight: the challenge is as thick as a game of Jenga after a five-hour gaming session.

Gameplay

There's more to De Blob than slapstick paint application; there's an art to the madness that you'll need to master. Whether it's coordinating a rush to avoid the Inkies or implementing tactical paint colors to achieve mission objectives, De Blob offers a delightful mix of cerebral challenge and whimsical fun. The competition ramps up in later levels that demand swift reflexes and expert planning, challenging you to not just create, but to conquer. It's not just paint; it's strategy, creativity, and a whole lot of delightful chaos.

Graphics

The graphics are a vibrant kaleidoscope of joy, as if the screen itself had a stroke of inspiration (and a really good art teacher). Chroma City transforms under your paintbrush, showcasing a whimsical blend of semi-realistic builds and cartoonish aesthetics. The world is designed with playful charm, featuring buildings that seem to dance as they gain color! By painting structures, you're not just changing colors; you're resurrecting the city from a gray abyss-and you can almost hear the party music swell as you do. It's a glorious riot of colors, and every splash of paint adds a layer to its fantastic jazzy soundtrack, which evolves into a full-blown ensemble as you progress. It's like an audible reward for being a colorful rebel!

Conclusion

In the end, playing De Blob is like being a mischievous artist trying to revive a city choked by monotony. The gameplay is both creative and dynamic while challenging you with a blend of strategy and reaction time. The missions require you to think on your feet and develop creative solutions to pesky colorless problems-a good amount of skill ⏤ plus a sprinkle of luck ⏤ is required to clear levels with flying paint colors. With its vibrant aesthetics, catchy soundtrack, and the sheer joy of being the sassy paint-spreading hero the world didn't know it needed, 'De Blob' deserves high praise. It's therapy in color, and despite the occasional spike in tension against the bitter, boring INKT Corporation, you'll leave every session with a smile. Grab your controllers, roll in some paint, and get ready to brighten the world!

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