Mutant Blobs Attack asks players to control a small blob of green slime across a series of levels built around physics and timing. It sounds simple. It plays with surprising depth.
Trailer, via DrinkboxStudios.
The Blob’s Simple Design
Players guide the blob through each level by moving platforms, shooting enemies, and avoiding hazards. The controls are easy to pick up but hard to master. Each level requires careful timing and quick reflexes.
Level Design That Rewards Patience
The level design is where Mutant Blobs Attack earns its keep. Levels are dense with obstacles, and solutions often require players to think several steps ahead. Some puzzles demand precise platforming while others ask for careful management of the blob’s abilities.
Difficulty That Stays Fair
The difficulty curve stays fair throughout. Levels rarely punish players for honest mistakes, instead offering multiple paths to success. This keeps the game accessible even as it gets harder.
Sound, Look, and Presentation
The presentation is bright and cheerful. Music stays light and pleasant without becoming grating. The look of the game is simple but effective, with clean lines and bold colors that make each level easy to read at a glance.
Multiplayer Modes Add Life
The game includes multiplayer modes for players who want to face off against friends. These modes add variety beyond the solo campaign, though they don’t match the depth of the main game.
Where It Falls Short
Some levels feel similar in design, and the game doesn’t offer much variation in its core mechanics. Players looking for constant change might find themselves drawn back to the main campaign after a while.
A Solid Addition
Mutant Blobs Attack isn’t reinventing the puzzle-platformer wheel, but it executes everything it sets out to do with confidence. The level design is clever, the difficulty is fair, and the presentation is polished.
By the Numbers
- Title: Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
- Platforms: PS3, Linux, PC, Mac
- Score: 8.3/10
Mutant Blobs Attack is a solid addition to the puzzle-platformer genre. It won’t appeal to everyone, but those who enjoy physics-based puzzles will find plenty to like here.
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