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A Boy and His Blob vs LocoRoco

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A Boy and His Blob
A Boy and His BlobTransform the Blob with jelly beans to solve puzzles and save Blobolonia.
LocoRoco
LocoRocoTilt and bounce your way through a vibrant, musical world of squishy little creatures.
Overview
Description

A Boy and His Blob follows the unlikely friendship between a young boy and a gentle, shape‑shifting alien known as the Blob. After the Blob crashes on Earth seeking help for its home planet, the duo teams up to thwart the tyrannical emperor of Blobolonia. Players feed the Blob different jelly beans to turn it into ladders, trampolines, and other tools, navigating platforming challenges across Earth and Blobolonia. The game blends lighthearted storytelling with puzzle‑platform mechanics for a family‑friendly adventure.

LocoRoco is a charming and whimsical platforming puzzle game where players manipulate the environment rather than directly controlling the characters. By tilting the world using the shoulder buttons, players guide the bouncy, gelatinous LocoRoco through colorful stages while collecting friends, eating berries to grow larger, and avoiding pesky Moja enemies. The game is renowned for its delightful, ever-evolving soundtrack that reacts dynamically to the player's actions, creating a joyful audio-visual experience. With its unique physics-based gameplay, humorous aesthetic, and lighthearted comedy, it delivers a uniquely uplifting adventure for players of all ages.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Games
Best for
Casual puzzle gamers
Platformer fans and casual gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.9933%
$14.99
release date
2009-10-13
2006-06-23
Specifications
developer
WayForward
SCE Japan Studio
publisher
Midnight City, Majesco Entertainment
Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E+133%
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
53/100
91/100+72%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique transformation mechanic using jelly beans
  • Charming hand‑drawn art style
  • Accessible difficulty suitable for younger players
  • Cross‑platform availability
  • Extremely charming and joyful art style
  • Infectious, dynamically reactive soundtrack
  • Intuitive and accessible tilt-based controls
  • High replay value for finding all collectibles
Cons
  • Limited replayability after completing all levels
  • Simple puzzles may feel easy for veteran gamers
  • Occasional control imprecision on touch devices
  • Single player only with no multiplayer modes
  • Can occasionally feel repetitive during longer play sessions
  • Limited direct control over the main characters
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

A Boy and His Blob is a cheap, easy‑to‑play, cross‑platform puzzle adventure, while LocoRoco offers richer audiovisuals, higher critical praise, and more replay value at a higher price.

Key differences

  • Price: $9.99 vs $14.99, making A Boy and His Blob the cheaper option.
  • Critical reception: 53/100 vs 91/100, indicating LocoRoco is far better received.
  • Platform reach: A Boy and His Blob lists consoles, PC, and mobile; LocoRoco’s platforms are not specified beyond its original release.
  • Replayability: LocoRoco notes high replay value for collectibles; A Boy and His Blob notes limited replay after completion.
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Gameplay & fun factor

LocoRoco’s tilt‑based, music‑reactive platforming is praised, whereas A Boy’s puzzles are considered simple and may feel easy for veterans.

LocoRoco

Platform availability

A Boy and His Blob is explicitly supported on consoles, PC, and mobile; LocoRoco’s platform list is not provided.

A Boy and His Blob

Price & value

A Boy costs $9.99 versus LocoRoco’s $14.99, offering lower upfront cost.

A Boy and His Blob

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player only.

Tie

Content & replayability

LocoRoco highlights high replay value through collectibles; A Boy notes limited replay after finishing 30 levels.

LocoRoco

Difficulty & accessibility

A Boy is designed for all ages with easy puzzles; LocoRoco can feel repetitive and offers limited direct control.

A Boy and His Blob

Graphics & performance

LocoRoco is praised for its charming, joyful art and dynamic soundtrack; A Boy’s hand‑drawn style is noted but less acclaimed.

LocoRoco

Choose A Boy and His Blob if…

Budget‑conscious casual players, younger gamers, or those needing mobile/PC options.

Choose LocoRoco if…

Players who prioritize high polish, music‑driven platforming, and replay depth, and are okay with a higher price.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

A Boy and His Blob costs $9.99, while LocoRoco costs $14.99.

Do either of the games support multiplayer?

Both are single‑player only.

Which title has better critical reception?

LocoRoco has a critic score of 91/100 compared to A Boy and His Blob’s 53/100.