Overview
Prepare for a "cataclysmic" adventure with Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack, a sci-fi puzzle-platformer developed and published by Drinkbox Studios. This title puts players in the role of a grumpy, captive blob with an insatiable appetite. The core gameplay loop revolves around consuming everything in your path to grow from a tiny specimen into a world-devouring behemoth. As you grow, you'll unlock unique mutant abilities, including magnetism, telekinesis, and rocket boosting, which are crucial for overcoming environmental puzzles and the pathetic humans who stand in your way.
Highlights
- Experience 24 retro-themed levels inspired by 1950s sci-fi aesthetics, alongside 5 top-down bonus stages.
- Engage in a collectathon-style platformer where the primary mechanic involves absorbing objects to increase your blob's size.
- Utilize a variety of freakish mutant powers, such as magnetism and telekinesis, to navigate challenges and progress.
Who It's For
This game is perfect for players who enjoy retro-inspired indie titles, challenging platformers, and puzzle-solving mechanics with a unique twist. If you appreciate games with a quirky sense of humor and a clear progression system based on growth and ability acquisition, Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack should be on your radar. Fans of Drinkbox Studios' other works, like Guacamelee!, will find a familiar yet distinct experience here.
Game Info
Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack was released on August 15, 2012, and is a single-player experience. It features support for Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Cloud. The game is available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Developed and published by Drinkbox Studios, it falls into the Retro, Indie, Action, and Platformer genres, with players often tagging it as an Adventure and Side Scroller.
