A Boy and His Blob

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:video_game
gptkb:video_game_franchise
gptkbp:animation_style 2 D animation
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:art
hand-drawn
hand-drawn graphics
Hand-drawn animation
cartoonish style
2 D hand-drawn
gptkbp:artwork colorful and whimsical
gptkbp:blob_abilities various forms
gptkbp:blob_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:blob_transformation various forms
gptkbp:character gptkb:Boy
gptkb:Blob
gptkbp:character_design gptkb:James_Montagna
simple and colorful
gptkbp:characters gptkb:the_Blob
the Boy
boy and Blob
gptkbp:community gptkb:fanbase
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Wii_Remote
simple and intuitive
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:David_Crane
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive reviews
generally positive
generally positive reviews
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Way_Forward_Technologies
gptkb:David_Crane
gptkbp:difficulty scalable
gptkbp:difficulty_levels gptkb:medium
moderate
gptkbp:fan_base dedicated community
gptkbp:features cooperative gameplay
gptkbp:franchise gptkb:merchandise
gptkb:animated_series
gptkb:Fan_conventions
Comic books
Online communities
Crowdfunding campaigns
Art books
Merchandise sales
Spin-off games
Soundtrack albums
Game adaptations
gptkbp:game_awards gptkb:none
nominated for several awards
Best Wii Game 2009
gptkbp:game_community active fanbase
gptkbp:game_design gptkb:Way_Forward_Technologies
2 D platformer
gptkbp:game_engine gptkb:custom_engine
gptkb:Unity
proprietary engine
gptkbp:game_features gptkb:voice_acting
interactive environments
varied environments
achievements
colorful graphics
leaderboards
unique mechanics
difficulty settings
tutorial system
save system
engaging story
checkpoint system
transforming mechanics
creative puzzles
charming soundtrack
dynamic animations
charming characters
unique blob transformations
gptkbp:game_length approximately 10 hours
approximately 8 hours
gptkbp:game_mechanic puzzle-solving
feeding Blob jellybeans
Blob transformation
gptkbp:game_mechanics Single-player
Cooperative gameplay
platforming
puzzle elements
stealth elements
transformative gameplay
blob transformation
transforming Blob
gptkbp:game_mode single-player
gptkbp:game_publisher_region gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:game_replayability moderate
gptkbp:game_setting gptkb:fantasy_world
gptkbp:game_type 2 D platformer
gptkbp:game_updates patches for bugs
gptkbp:game_world Blobolonia
gptkbp:gameplay puzzle-solving
gptkbp:genre gptkb:platform_game
Puzzle platformer
gptkbp:graphics hand-drawn graphics
stylized visuals
charming graphics
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element gptkb:exploration
gptkb:power-ups
gptkb:collectibles
boss battles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A Boy and His Blob
gptkbp:in-game_currency gptkb:none
gptkbp:in-game_items gptkb:hats
gptkb:Secrets
gptkb:accessories
Collectibles
costumes
Power-ups
Jellybeans
jellybeans
Blob transformations
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:A_Boy_and_His_Blob:_Trouble_on_Blobolonia
Adventure games
puzzle games
adventure games
classic cartoons
cartoon aesthetics
platforming games
gptkbp:influenced_games gptkb:Yoshi's_Island
gptkbp:influences Puzzle games
classic platformers
Platforming games
puzzle platformers
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:A_Boy_and_His_Blob:_Trouble_on_Blobolonia
Blob's ability to transform
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:A_Boy_and_His_Blob:_Trouble_on_Blobolonia
classic 1989 game
gptkbp:legacy cult classic status
influential title
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Boy
gptkb:Blob
a boy
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:none
gptkb:toys_and_collectibles
gptkbp:mode single-player
gptkbp:multiplayer gptkb:none
no
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Jake_Kaufman
gptkbp:narrative friendship theme
simple story
saving Blobolonia
Boy and Blob's adventure
save Blobolonia
gptkbp:narrative_theme gptkb:friendship
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Nintendo_Entertainment_System
gptkb:Nintendo_Switch
gptkb:Wii
gptkbp:platforms gptkb:Nintendo_Entertainment_System
gptkbp:players the Boy
side-view
gptkbp:popularity cult following
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Activision
gptkb:Majesco_Entertainment
Abandon Interactive Entertainment
gptkbp:puzzles environmental puzzles
Environmental puzzles
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1989
gptkb:2009
gptkb:2020
November 2020
2020-04-01
1989-10-01
gptkbp:release_platform gptkb:Nintendo_Switch
gptkb:Xbox_One
gptkb:Nintendo_Wii
gptkb:Play_Station_4
gptkb:Wii
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1989
gptkbp:released gptkb:2009
October 13, 2009
originally on NES
gptkbp:remake A Boy and His Blob (2009)
gptkbp:score 81/100 on Metacritic
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:A_Boy_and_His_Blob:_Trouble_on_Blobolonia
A Boy and His Blob (2009)
A Boy and His Blob (2020)
gptkbp:setting Fantasy world
various worlds
cartoonish world
Blobolonia
gptkbp:sound sound effects and music
catchy tunes
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score_by_Jake_Kaufman
gptkb:original_score
composed by David Crane
Composed by Dan Golding
gptkbp:studio gptkb:Way_Forward_Technologies
gptkbp:style_of_play 2 D side-scrolling
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:children
Children and families
children and families
gptkbp:themes friendship and adventure
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Crane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5