Pick De Blob 2 Up on Switch on August 28th
de Blob 2, the updated remastered version, has finally been giving a release date for the Nintendo Switch, THQ Nordic has announced today. A digital and retail version will launch on August 28th for only $29.99.
The colourful platformer was originally released all the way back in February 2011 for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and the DS. It was remastered with a higher resolution and frame rate on PC, PS4, and Xbox One within the last year. The original De Blob was also re-released on PC and current consoles.
For those unfamiliar with the series, de Blob 2Â is a platformer with a unique painting mechanic alongside “classic platforming actions and low gravity space.”
Below is an overview of the game courtesy of THQ’s press release:
“Set a few years after the events of the first de Blob game, action in de Blob 2 revolves around another attempt to wipe all colourful individuality from Prisma City and its residents. It’s up to the player to join the Color Underground and bring colour back to the world. Features include multiplayer support, 12 new single-player levels, new power-ups and epic boss battles.
- Imagine – Set off on an action packed colour adventure with 12 new single player story levels where custom paints, patterns and music bring the world to life any way you want
- Laugh – Only the colourful prankster Blob can foil Papa Blanc’s evil hypno plot to steal all the colour from Prisma City
- Power – Speed smash through walls, jet jump over skyscrapers and slam squash Inkies with all new power-ups that turn you into a super Blob
- Explore – Paint your way past icy outposts, tropical bio domes and distant space stations to free the fair citizens of Prisma City
- Transform – Inside, outside, above the Earth and below it, Blob embarks on mini missions and epic boss battles to restore colour and music back to this rich universe
- Share – Recruit your friends to join the colour evolution in the 2 player split screen coop mode“
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SOURCE: Press Release