October 13, 2009 - Good - There's nothing cheap about A Boy and His Blob -- not its production values, and not its difficulty, which it builds the hard way through clever design. Just don't make the mistake of writing it off simply because it looks like a children's book come to life: It's a first-rate puzzle platformer.

October 19, 2009 - Good - The new look resembles that of a Saturday-morning cartoon show, as does the plot: Boy and Blob must band together to take down the evil emperor threatening Blobolonia. To do so, you navigate 40 obstacle-filled levels. Unfortunately, these levels are all too brief, and the trial-and-error guesswork is nonexistent.

November 6, 2009 - Good - An elegant, intuitive front end and adorable art style are a warm embrace to the newcomers, a hug in a landscape of sternly tutting fitness trainers. [But] A Boy and his Blob panders to the Wii's unique audience all too well, dividing itself, and its impact, in the process.

November 4, 2009 - Good - Gently challenging without being frustrating, and quietly ingenious in its construction, A Boy and His Blob is one of the Wii's sweetest surprises.

October 20, 2009 - Good - If you are the kind of gamer who thinks bloodshed, explosions and bullets are necessary to enjoy a game, Blob isn't the title for you, but if you like a challenging puzzles, beautiful, stylish graphics and a touch of wistfulness in your gaming, you'll find a lot to love in A Boy and his Blob.

October 13, 2009 - Good - Despite [its] problems, there is something undeniably magnetic about the game. The lush environments, charming characters, and the infinite power of the hug button make it impossible to stay upset for too long.

October 15, 2009 - Good - A Boy and His Blob is one of the year's most underrated games and a must play, regardless of whether you played the original.

October 21, 2009 - Good - The rigmarole of feeding the jelly beans to get the blob to transform also slows the gameplay, and [can] make the action feel sluggish at times. Yet, no one says that a game has to move fast to be entertaining, and those blemishes are easily made up for by the title's creative use of strategy when attempting to solve its numerous platforming-puzzles.

October 20, 2009 - Good - This is a great update to the NES original, a charming and rewarding game that stands tall alongside modern platformers.

October 21, 2009 - Good - With highly inventive gameplay and outstanding story-book visuals, the updated adventure of A Boy and His Blob is absolutely worth checking out again or for the first time.

October 13, 2009 - Good - A Boy and His Blob is a slow burn that requires patience, so those looking for a bit more action should stay mindful of this. However, if you're hankering for a great 2D platformer with clever, inventive puzzles, you'll find plenty to love here.

November 2, 2009 - Good - [A Boy and His Blob is] an excellent and highly original puzzle-infused joyride of near-epic proportions.

October 23, 2009 - Good - There's an unassuming thoughtfulness to A Boy and His Blob that, in an odd sort of way, has the feel of some of the better children's programming you might see on public television. It's not educational per se, but it values subdued atmosphere and elementary puzzle design over flashy, merchandise-friendly mascots with prepackaged catchphrases.

October 9, 2009 - Good - Despite its shortcomings, Blob's got charm and style, so if you consider yourself a fan of 2D games, you'll want to check this one out, especially since it's $10 cheaper than your average Wii purchase.

November 6, 2009 - Good - A Boy And His Blob is without doubt one of the most artistically accomplished games on the Wii. A few frustrations prevent us from recommending it wholeheartedly but if you're willing to see past its irritating little quirks you'll still be in for a treat.

October 20, 2009 - Good - What [A Boy and His Blob] lacks in technical prowess it more than makes up for with fluid animation, ingenious gameplay, and outstanding level design.

December 7, 2009 - Good - With its beautiful presentation, well designed levels and two adorable titular characters, A Boy And His Blob is a game that rewards and appeals in equal measure.

November 25, 2009 - Good - The game's not going to get your adrenaline pumping. It's the kind of game Postman Pat would have made had he tried bedroom coding as a kid. It's like a long walk on a Sunday afternoon: There's no rush because the beef's got at least another hour in the oven and the football won't be on for another two.