Exclusive: A Boy And His Blob: Retro Collection Bounces Onto Switch Soon

With just two games included they are stretching the word 'collection' a little!

@Hank_Scorpio Well, the third game is already its own entry in the eShop since 2021. And this collection also includes the JP versions of the included games, too. What more could they have feasibly added?

Never could figure out the original but loved the Wii game!

I remember seeing the screen shots with the city in 'Total' magazine I think, I never owned a NES, but I liked the games basic but distinct look. Noticed in the eShop listing the Japanese version has a different main sprite, which I never knew. I think I borrowed the GB version once, did play the newer game on Wii and have the Switch port, not sure if I ever finished it. Still not played the NES game, but I believe it really benefits from a guide. Might pick this one up.

@Hank_Scorpio Yeah, the same bs with Hotline Miami duology on Nintendo Switch. There's no official web-comic or level editor included in that pseudo "collection".

Never played the original retro titles though I had heard of them certainly. The Wii and it's Switch port are good puzzle platformers.

I always loved the NES game, so this is a day one!

For $10 this is completely worth it if they don’t mess up the port.

Have such great memories of the GameBoy game when I was a kid! An easy purchase at that price point.

@EarthboundBenjy Maybe the Wii remake? That's retro now! I know the history (Santa got me the first two games many many years ago) and wasn't commenting on the value proposition for the package on offer which is very fair, just that use of the word 'collection' that to me felt a little grand. My two-cents, A Boy and His Blob: Retro Compilation feels like a better fit for two games.

@Hank_Scorpio
But... the Wii version already exists on the Switch eShop! That's what I was saying lol. There isn't another game they could have included.

But fair enough I guess? I don't really have a problem with the word "collection" being used for two-game packages myself.

I remember quite enjoying the GameBoy game, I think I beat it too, although I'm not sure if there was a better ending or something as I think there was treasure you were supposed to retrieve before rescuing the princess.

I remember it was pretty cryptic working out which jelly bean to use and where too. I think there was a rocket one that seemed to be completely useless.

If they wanted to added modern quality of life enhancements I think a map would probably have helped a lot.

I just watched AVGN's episode on this game the other day. Going by that, I think I'll give this one a miss. Seems to be trial and error from beginning to end.

I only played the Wii remake. I fell victim to the idea that because it was very cutesy, it'd be a breeze. I died quite a bit. That'll teach me to judge a game by its aesthetic. I'll pass on this, but I'm sure people will enjoy it.

I still remember the old Boy and His Blob game for the NES back then. It was a weird confusing game. it was basically Nintendo's attempt of making a new E.T. type game where you play as a black teenager who has to feed the weird blob alien thing candy to turn into bridges and crap

Super Mario Bros. Wonder killer right here!! Watch out boys and girls!!!! LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Uh, the Japanese version's Boy looks like a pantless Ness. I wonder if that's why the sprite was changed?

@Boston_J This franchise is an American creation. The Japanese version would be the localized version.

Loved the NES original when I was a kid. Never played the Gameboy version. Will definitely grab this!

Played the NES game as a kid, though was only ever able to beat it with the able assistance of a certain Game Genie. The modern remake is far, far and away a better game so I'm surprised to see these being unearthed for a re-release. At least it's not priced ridiculously. If you do get this, prepare to have the endlessly repeating background tune burned into your brain for the rest of time though :/

Wonder why virtual console doesn't have many games? Because publishers know they make more money releasing their games themselves like this.

Key.
Key Lime Pie.

I finally get it.

Not to say I understand the game any better. I think it came free when I got a Gameboy carry case. I found it very confusing I recall!

Tried A Boy and his Blob on Switch and found the controls frustratingly finicky. Or maybe I just need to get good…

Oh nice! The NES original is one of the games of my childhood. It’s just so strange, I was completely fascinated back then. And utterly unable to finish it lol. Way too hard. I’m afraid it won’t hold up, but as a kid it really sparked my imagination.

@EarthboundBenjy ...the third game.

@LikelySatan
The third game was released on the Switch eShop in 2021, and it costs more than this collection.
Fans who had already bought it would not be happy if the retro collection was made to be more expensive for containing a game they had already bought prior, you know?
Or are you suggesting that these two games should have been released as a DLC pack for the already-released third game? That wouldn't be great for fans who just want to play the retro ones and don't need the third one.

Any way you look at it, I don't see a solution that makes any more sense than just releasing the two games together as they are doing.
And I honestly can't believe I've had to make this argument multiple times in this comment thread.

Loved the NES game and never played the Game Boy one. Might check it out.

@EarthboundBenjy I'm sorry, that sounds really difficult.

I had the Game Boy version and could not get very far in it. I just used to put him on the rocket and watch them both zoom off at super speed to their demise.

I remember the original for NES back in the day, and I never got the chance to play it long. I remember it being confusing for sure. Something about the look of it appealed to me when I first saw it in a magazine. I had completely forgotten about the sequel for GB. I'm just glad this collection exist as I was beginning to wonder if I'd EVER play this in an official capacity again. I know the Wayforward remake is by far the superior version that cleans the game up tremendously, but THIS is what I want to play. Can't argue with the price either or the fact you can save state and rewind-- that'll help the terrible parts.

The Wii version was great! I would play that before the original.

Somebody better tell GameFAQs to get ready for some traffic, this one is 100% a Walkthru Required Special.

I wished they would just come to Switch Online

I remember my mum taking me to the toy shop to buy a new game when I was a kid. For some reason I chose this. I wanted to like it but it was just way too confusing for me at the time. Shame, I could have chosen something else lol.