A Boy and his Blob [Wii] - 2D platformer by WayForword

[Taxman]

Additionally, who is the busty slut in your avatar Taxman?

That's Bad Girl from No More Heroes. There's a thread around on GAF where somebody removed the cellshading effect from the model and that's what she looks like underneath.

[Dan]

Where is my new Shantae? And where was all this Wayforward love back when Shantae was released the first time you cockbaggers?

I sadly missed Shantae on the GBC, but when I when I was an editor for GBA Central I tried to give Shantae Advance as much publicity as possible. I reviewed their Scorpion King game and gave it a good score. WayForward's always been cool, but now they're back on my radar at least after the fun Lit and this, along with talk of other upcoming projects.

I wanted Shantae Advance so very badly :(

[The Take Out Bandit]

I sadly missed Shantae on the GBC, but when I when I was an editor for GBA Central I tried to give Shantae Advance as much publicity as possible. I reviewed their Scorpion King game and gave it a good score. WayForward's always been cool, but now they're back on my radar at least after the fun Lit and this, along with talk of other upcoming projects. I wanted Shantae Advance so very badly :(

I even picked up the Rescue Heroes game they did. :P

I'm glad to see they're getting regular work; but Shantae Wiiware needs to happen.

[Tashi0106]

The art looks awesome in this game. Never heard of the original. Who is the publisher?

[the TMO]

Amazing! can't wait for shantae too!

[ratcliffja]

geeze people, read the rest of his posts. he's probably working on some mobile game or something that no one cares about.

Yeah, what he said. But not what Taxman said. That guy's a total loser and definitely not my roommate. Oh crap, there I go again with that sarcasm. If I were actually hinting at a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy game, I'm pretty sure I would have worked the number 42 somehow into that post. With all that being said, I have exclusive information on a game that I made as part of a class project in college. Level 1 will likely never be completed, but you should all know that I'm keeping myself under NDA lest I be forced to sue myself.

[pakkit]

I'm glad to see they're getting regular work; but Shantae Wiiware needs to happen.

Nobody said it isn't happening. They've got multiple products in the works.

[Jackson]

WayForward is getting all the awesome projects lately. Glad that still happened after the whole Ping Pals fiasco...

Dude that nearly was 5 years ago. Come on!

Also WF is rocking it lately!

5TH Cell and WF should get together and make something. We could be called the 5TH Way.

Awww ya.

[jj984jj]

The art looks awesome in this game. Never heard of the original. Who is the publisher?

Majesco has the license so they are, which makes those screens all the more surprising.

Dude that nearly was 5 years ago. Come on! Also WF is rocking it lately! 5TH Cell and WF should get together and make something. We could be called the 5TH Way. Awww ya.

I saw that, but I'll keep it to my-self. :p

[Agalloch]

Oh God, yes !
2D home console sequel of one of the games of my childhood,
you Wayforward love gamers !

[jj984jj]

Oh God, yes ! 2D home console sequel of one of the games of my childhood, you Wayforward love gamers !

Remake, not sequel.

[handofg0d]

Hey look, it's another WayForward game that I will be purchasing day one.
Contra 4, LIT, and now this.
WayForward you're on a roll... next up Shantae Wii!

[PuppetSlave]

Wait, it's a remake? Remake as in doing the same levels from the original all over again?

[pakkit]

It's not a remake, the article says that you have more combat and forms this time around.

[Cromulent_Word]

Dude that nearly was 5 years ago. Come on! Also WF is rocking it lately! 5TH Cell and WF should get together and make something. We could be called the 5TH Way. Awww ya.

i think WayCell sounds better :)

Much love to wayforward, all the guys at my office respect the hell out of you (even though Contra 4 causes rage blackouts).

[SecretBonusPoint]

I'm a bit confused as to why this has happened and not a new Shantae. Hopefully thats up next from the same team, but... :/

[PuppetSlave]

It's not a remake, the article says that you have more combat and forms this time around.

Good to hear.

Another title that would be cool to do something like this to would be Little Nemo.

[Cow Mengde]

Dude that nearly was 5 years ago. Come on! Also WF is rocking it lately! 5TH Cell and WF should get together and make something. We could be called the 5TH Way. Awww ya.

No no no no no!

We need more talented developers, not less!

but Shantae Wiiware needs to happen.

RETAIL!!!!!

[Shiggie]

More pics at Kotaku.
http://kotaku.com/photogallery/boyblob/1007487223

I think this one looks cool.

[AzureJericho]

My frothing demand for this game and Shantae Wii (RETAIL!) increases.

[Taxman]

Dude that nearly was 5 years ago. Come on! Also WF is rocking it lately! 5TH Cell and WF should get together and make something. We could be called the 5TH Way. Awww ya.

Hahaha that would be awesome.

[AceBandage]

Love the 2D lighting.

[adg1034]

I love this one.

[Captain Smoker]

Omg, looks so awesome. :o

[Jim]

I think this one looks cool.

Man, you don't recognize that? It's the beginning of the original (which was great, but SO amazingly short):

[pakkit]

Hot. I can't wait to see this in motion.

[GDGF]

WOW!

Those screens look excellent. Keep 2D goodness alive on the home consoles. I'd love to see these guys take on an RPG, actually.

[nincompoop]

So.. beautiful... *sniff*

I WILL BUY 100 COPIES OF THIS GAME AND SO WILL YOU

[Captain Smoker]

I like this trend.









More 2D awesomeness!

[Jim]

The fact sheet if anyone was interested:

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil emperor, the blob comes to earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime. Game Overview: a boy and his blob returns with an all new game play experience! True to the NES version, playing the boy, you feed your Blob jelly beans and watch it transform into cool and useful objects to solve puzzles and escape danger. With its robust and emotionally driven story, challenging puzzles, and visually impressive art style, a boy and his blob is nothing short of a heartwarming experience. Features: Originally created for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1989 by award-winning game designer David Crane (Pitfall!). Experience the charming story through an all-new, hand drawn and painted animated presentation designed exclusively for Wii. Teamwork is key. The boy has limited movement and range, so you must use your Blob friend to transform into useful objects to get to things or places the boy cannot access alone. 15 new Jelly Beans including Caramel Cannon and Bubble Gum Bubble and classic beans like the Licorice Ladder, Apple Jack, and Tangerine Trampoline transform the Blob into different tools including: a ladder, trampoline, parachute, cannon, shield and more! Travel through the Blobolonia Outskirts to the Emperor's Citadel in four breathtaking worlds featuring 40 levels filled with hidden treasures! Battle the baddies and evil bosses that terrorize Blobolonia, including the Serpent, Quadruped Beast, and even the Blobolonian Emperor himself! Celebrate a boy and his blob's 20th Anniversary with unlockable bonus content

[GDGF]

This should have a Jelly Belly marketing tie in :)

[ivysaur12]

Some of those screens are really great. Very nice, WF.

[Dragona Akehi]

YUO SHUT THE FUCK UP! Shantae god damn it! Where is my new Shantae? And where was all this Wayforward love back when Shantae was released the first time you cockbaggers? Additionally, who is the busty slut in your avatar Taxman? Good day sirs! P.S. This brings me a few steps closer to picking up a Wii at some point. Shantae however will make Wii a must buy P.P.S. Is Wayforward looking for a Janitor by chance?

Why the FUCK haven't you submitted your goddamned portfolio to them? DO IT DO IT DO IT.

I can't think of anything more justified than you doing art for the next Shantae. (Rated AO for Adult Content.)

[bluemax]

I'm still waiting on the GBA/DS remake that was promised years ago.

[AceBandage]

I'm still waiting on the GBA/DS remake that was promised years ago.

Why?

[Teknoman]

I'll be buying this. Now heres hoping for an equally catchy soundtrack.

[Shiggie]

Man, you don't recognize that? It's the beginning of the original (which was great, but SO amazingly short):

sorry man, Im not old enough :(

[Teknoman]

Heh the only version I remember was the NES one, and then I wasnt old enough to play that by myself at the time.

[Hero of Legend]

IGN has more screens, including one in particular:



That's in 16:9?!

[AzureJericho]

IGN has more screens, including one in particular: That's in 16:9?!

I think this is the best one so far. :O

[Sadist]

Its retail right?

[Hero of Legend]

Its retail right?

Yep!

[djtiesto]

Daaaaamn... would have never expected to see a new Boy and His Blob, in 2D even!!! Fucking awesome, hopefully WayForward will revive some more classic series in updated 480p high-quality 2D.

[Farore]

Looks awesome... 2D <3...

[AzureJericho]

Daaaaamn... would have never expected to see a new Boy and His Blob, in 2D even!!! Fucking awesome, hopefully WayForward will revive some more classic series in updated 480p high-quality 2D.

Someone mentioned it earlier in this thread, but I'd kill to see their take on another top-down StarTropics. (And fucking Shantae.)

[Father_Brain]

It looks fantastic, but I hope it gets enough time in development - seems kind of early, judging from the absence of other characters in those shots.

[Link Man]

IGN has more screens, including one in particular: That's in 16:9?!

Love the facial expression.

[jarosh]

oh wow. this is awesome. i love... everything about this. amazing. i frickin' loved the original and this looks so charming. AWESOME.

[Snaku]

This looks utterly amazing. This gets my money day one.

[Nabs]

this game looks beautiful