A Boy and His Blob NES Secrets and History | Generation Gap Gaming
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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2019
- A Boy And His Blob Nes Secrets and History | Generation Gap Gaming - What do you get when you combine the essence of an 80s buddy film with the genius of programmer David Crane? You get the classic, but not too often discussed puzzle adventure NES title A Boy and His Blob. And you don’t wanna miss all the secret pro tips and history I’m gonna share in this video.
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If there is enough interest, I would consider doing a live playthrough of A Boy and His Blob on Twitch. Give this pinned comment a like and if it gets over 100 likes I will do it. Thanks!
Is this also your twitch tag? If so I'd like to drop a follow
Jason I'm just getting my Twitch account registered. I have normally livestreamed on RUclips and this would be my first time on Twitch. I will post my tag here once I get it all lined out.
Kinda rare, man. would be a good play-though. Besides, do what you want. If you feel like doing it, do it!
I forgot this game existed. I remember renting it a few times and getting stuck.
I’m only 28 and was surprised when the 40 yr old across the street hadn’t played this title. Luckily he has a cartridge that’s hacked so we can play any game ever made for nes, showed him this game, freakin loves it.
We had this game, and I remember being impressed by the concept at the time, but I also mostly remember being frustrated by this game and giving up on it.
This game will always have a special place in my heart. When I was about 4 or 5 years old, my dad and I would play this game and draw out maps on large pieces of paper. My dad died not long after and we never finished the game together. Over the last 30 years, I've gotten to the end of the game, but still haven't beaten it.
Good memories arcticblue ❤️
This is one of two NES games I got as a gift from my dad when I was a kid! (One of the few memories I have left of him, unfortunately) He got it for me for Christmas along with Wheel of Fortune Junior Edition, and I couldn't stop playing it, even though I had NO idea what I was doing. I remember figuring out how to make it to Blobolonia a few times but dying immediately to the Cherry Bombs and never getting farther than that. Good memories though! I loved the video!
(You're getting craftier with Mullet Boy, I like it!)
Glad this reminded you of some great memories with your dad. Glad you enjoyed it man.
Same here
This game was always better to talk about than to play
That's a fair statement lol. Thanks for commenting man.
Yes I agree
I agree as well.
Agreed fascinating concept for a game, but with questionable as far as game play and fun are considered
This game was weird and totally had the feel of an Atari game for the NES, but I absolutely loved it as a kid. It was the 2nd game I legitimately beat (after NES Ducktails and prior to the original Legend of Zelda), and for that it will always have a special place in my heart.
I have this game and beat it back in the day. I'll never understand how we were able to figure out such obtuse games before the internet, that's the advantage of youth's having so much time and so little else to do I guess. I always wanted the GB sequel, but never got it. One of my favorite things in this game is that you can slide off of ledges and the boy just hangs in the air until he notices and looks down, Wile E Coyote style! You can even try to run back to the ledge before he falls. That was always fun.
Sometimes just talking about it in the playground helped. Someone at school showed me how to progress further in pokemon red/blue and obtain a dratini all without the internet(which i didnt have access too in that time)
I really enjoyed this game as a kid. My grandpa got it for me for my birthday when it came out. Sometimes I would just stay on the main screen and just feed him the different beans and watch all the stuff he could do. Good times
This was the game I got for Christmas when I also got my NES. The box art really captured my imagination but at 5 years old and being used to Atari games and simple nes titles like Super Mario I didn't understand how to play this. It frustrated me to no end. Now as an adult I get it and I can beat it in minutes but the negative impact on my childhood is always there. I don't play it anymore due to my mixed feelings about it but I still have my original cart and will never get rid of it.
It definitely would be a tough game to pick up as a kid. Especially in the days before the internet. Thanks for commenting man.
As a kid, I found a speedrun type way to get to Blobolonia in a few minutes. But I’ve long since forgotten it.
Hey man, could you do a video over Master Blaster and bionic Commando? Two of my most favorite games from childhood.
This game was truly ahead of its time. One of my favs growing up. It was just so different from everything out at the time. I loved those offbeat games like this, Maniac Mansion, etc... they definitely don't get enough retro love.
Classic. I've still got my copy of A Boy and his Blob.
I remember this game one of my older brothers found it on the NYC subway It was beat up and looked a bit singed but it worked! and we loved it.Me and my 2 older brothers tried to figure out to do and no dice until one of them saw it at a video store to rent and we did only to see the instructions lol.We figured it out but never got that door open missing that important jellybean bag.
A true classic underrated NES game it looks amazing
One of my favorite games ever.
Such a highly underrated game! I wish more games were just one big puzzle to figure out, but I guess the replay value wouldn't hold up. I'm sad I just found your channel today, but i'll be going through your video library for the next week for sure haha Keep retro alive dude! I'm glad to see i'm not the only one holding up that title haha
I’m working on some games I missed as a child, and several of your videos have inspired my list. I think this one is next;)
most youtubers that do game reviews are doing it to make money. With you, I can tell you have love for what you do. You put so much detail in your reviews. I mean, you even show the instructions books for the games. Like I said, I can tell you have a deep love for reviewing retro games and I appreciate that. I love you content and keep doing your thing. Dont worry about the haters for they are your biggest fans.
Wow man that is a great comment. Very humbling for sure and I really appreciate it. I try to make the best content I can for the channel.
lew diddy queef
Trivia: The first boy you see at 2:30 in the "Pitfall" commercial wearing the pith helmet is none other than Jack Black in his first acting job!
Thanks for showing me why I couldn't beat this game! XD
I got to Bloblonia but all i can remember was going through those screens with the bouncy things and dying.
Also just noticed your WV hat in the intro. Hi neighbor!
I love this game and always did as a kid. It was a game we owned and had no choice but to learn to love it. I really wish you would do a video on the nes shadow gate. Would really like to see your thoughts on it. Love the channel!
I remember playing this when i was little, and didn't know what i was doing!!! This is a serious eye opener!!! Awesome video G3!!!
Great man thanks! Let me know if you get a chance to play again.
I played the bejeezus out of this game as a kid. It is so satisfying.
One glitch I found when I originally played the game. Created a hole on solid ground. Have the walk back and forth in/out of the hole rapidly and call the blob. Done correctly the boys feet will be a pixel or two under ground allowing you to walk through screens you normally couldn't.
There is a spot in the underground if you do this you can walk all the way to the final boss and passed leafing to a poem about a cat in a tree.
This game was unique for sure, but I enjoyed it in my younger years. It was a rental I got a few times and of course I never finished the game but it intrigued me. Today, I enjoy emulation in my free time (usually before bed) and after watching the review it's on my hitlist. Thank you!
This was a really interesting episode. I have never played this before and honestly knew little to nothing about it. Crazy how much you taught me here. I had no idea they made this in 6 weeks. Thats some crazy E.T like development time. Great episode G3!
Yeah but a little better game than ET lol. Thanks man.
Great video as always. I thought that this was one of the more creative games produced on the NES. As a kid it was mind blowing and today, my 6 year old son played it and loved it. The game holds up and has wonderful replay value. Tiny mullet boy head at 6:31 ketchup.
This is my childhood. I just beat it for he first time a few months back and I love it. It was extremely tough for me as a kid but it is so nostalgic for me. Great video as always!
Awesome! We seem to have very similar taste in games Jluv! Always great to hear from you. Thanks.
This game was pretty good. I hope Crane made some decent money for all of his effort.
I loved playing this game back in the day. Even though you do not hear the game music in the video, it kept playing in my head the whole time. Great review. :)
Thanks man! I was gonna use some of the music, but I decided not to lol.
Really enjoyed this video , and channel. Second video Ive seen, and since I grew up on these retro games (This was one of those games I played, but never got a chance to beat)
If you haven't done a video on this game already (Im commenting before checking your videos) "Star Tropics" would be fun; I loved that game...and it had some really unique mechanics ( the use of the instruction book stands out)
I've loved this game since the 1st time I played it. Everyone else I know can't stand it. Maybe if I show them this video, it'll help change their minds. Either way, thank you for this and all your other videos. Loved everything I've seen so far! Keep up the great work!
And I'm with you on the ketchup sentiment 100%. I use hot sauce instead. It's like adult ketchup, but actually tastes good.
This game is on my to-play list! Thanks for the tips, Tyler! I finished The Goonies 2 using your tips and a little help from a guide 😉
I wonder if it would have been a better port on GBA. It could have used a “hold L + B” option to cycle quickly through beans (I see the stop and start aspect often cited as a flaw).
Another great job!!
Thanks so much man! Really happy you made it through Goonies II also! Makes me happy dude.
This just made my whole weekend and it’s only Thursday!!! Thanks Tyler.
Oh man! That means a lot to me dude. You are welcome as always Reagan!
Awesome video!!! You really do a good job finding history and presenting everything. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much. Glad you appreciate the detail. I try to make it as enjoyable as possible.
Thanks for covering the games of my childhood. I loved your Punchout and Goonies 2 vids especially. Keep 'em coming.
You're welcome Aaron! Appreciate the encouragement man.
I loved this game…after many many many many hours I’ve still never finished this game. I think I’ll try again tomorrow!
Cool video man. I played it as a kid but got frustrated with it. I remember renting it one Friday night. We had a rental store through the woods behind my house. It was fun walking there on Friday nights, as this became like a weekly ritual when we were young. Thanks once again for the nostalgia man.
Dude that sounds fun to go through the woods to get to a video store. Makes every trip an adventure. Always enjoy hearing from you William.
Mullet boy 6:31! I craving some jelly beans after watching this video. Nice work as usual G3!
Thanks again Slappy. Go grab you a pack of Jelly Bellies lol.
Automatic like when Michael “Willy wonka” Scott makes an appearance! Good stuff as always Tyler!
Dude I love the office and this skit immediately popped in my head when thinking of a video for this game lol.
GenerationGapGaming Absolutely, I have an unhealthy obsession with The Office and It’s Always Sunny.
7:39 Oh god! That brought back some unpleasant memories.
Awesome retro breakdowns man! Keep it up. You have to throw some Castlevania 12&3, Double Dribble, Paperboy, & Techmo Wrestling in there.
2:06 mullet boy! Oh wait that's just David crane... lol real mullet boy at 6:31, ketchup label
LOL!!!! You got me there for a second.
@@GenerationGapGaming I'm telling ya, if I didn't a) stop and rewind to make sure of David's name and b) make that "joke" and long-ish comment, I wouldve won the FIRST TO SPOT MULLET BOY AWARD OF THE UNIVERSE CHALLENGE... next time, I just make the comment, then edit it afterwards for the laughs
Another great vid ! Please keep making these !!!!!
The Nostalgia on this Channel is EPIC. I honestly feel like I’m back in 1987 when I watch your videos. Love it !
Dude it makes me so happy you feel that way. That's what feeling I'm striving for in the videos.
Id forgot about this game. I rented it one weekend and enjoyed it. Thanks
Fond memories of this game. First one I picked out and bought with my own money from a years worth of chores - @age 6 (for $50!). Main reason... I loved the movie The Blob
One of my favorite games. Just bought it again recently!
My sons (11 and 8) and I love your channel. We check everyday for new videos. Keep up the good work sir! This was a great video.
Thanks so much Peter! Tell your son's I said thanks for the support.
Marshmallows and Chocolate, eh? If he added Graham Crackers it would be a SMOREgasborg 😊
I never figured out what to do in this game,
but now I have youtube, and understand a little more.
Another great video, Tyler! This was a favorite rental of mine growing up, it was hard to find in stores for some reason here in Michigan.
I didn't see it that much on the shelves back in the day in WV either. Glad you enjoyed it man.
Great video. Never played this game but plan on playing it.
I never realized D.Crane did ABAHB. Amazing story thanks.
Got this game for Christmas one year. Had a blast with it.
He all know that boy is givin it to that blob when they're alone
One of my (many) favorite NES games. I liked the setting of exploring caverns for treasure (Goonie-like).
Awesome memories of playing this game.
Always loved this game as a kid! Subscribed!
Thanks Jason! Welcome to G3!
that was Jack Black in that pitfall commercial
Awesome. I been in a retro gaming mood lately. This is one game I don’t have. Great video thanks for sharing 😊
You are welcome man. Always great to hear from you.
Two games I always saw in magazines but never got to play..and still to this day..still true lol
This and Maniac Mansion
Love the vids bro im gonna start from yur 1st vid and hit that like button on each till im done
Yooo you just made me remember I had this game when I was little, I forgot all about it!!!!
Thank you so much first time i play that game to the end since i was a chield.
Another awesome video!
Finally somebody talking about this game, one of my favorite games as a kid.
Awesome! Glad you loved this game for sure.
First time viewer. Subbed. Great channel.
Good review. Makes me want to buy a old nes & relive my weekends playing all might long
Yeah buddy Jeff! I'd like to play the NES all weekend long too. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Those were the gaming days and games of my childhood =)
Master Blaster was also another creative game too. That’s another good one .
Great video man. I'm off this Saturday and I will go play this game. Thumbs up.
Thanks so much as always Mark. Let me know if you beat the game!
@@GenerationGapGaming indeed, I will see if I still have game. Lol
I had this game when I was a kid, I loved it.
I remember renting this from the local video store when I was a kid. I really liked it but I also remember getting stuck and never made it very far.
I remember jumping up into space on the first screen with the trampoline.
A boy and his blob reminds me of kings quest for some reason
Also great video
I always loved the idea of this game. I rented it a lot but I often got stuck and gave up
This will always be a NES Classic !!! 😃
i was gonna say, feel like Boy and his Blob feels like an Atari 2600 adventure game which isnt a knock against it. Just different from wat people would initially expect out of an NES game gameplay and pacing wise. much respect for Crane
I'd really like to pick this up! Need to work on an NES collection. I try not to trust game rating sites too much because you could lose some potentially great games! Great video as always man!
Yeah man definitely try these games for yourself and not just trust the internet bandwagon. Lots of good NES games get a bad reputation just because AVGN, who is a fictional character btw lol, says so. But I enjoy AVGN videos too. I know James Rolfe is just hamming it up for the audience.
Great video. I always wanted to like this game but never could get far, and would get lost. Than didn't know what jelly bean did what. I was super happy when I heard about the one on the Wii and had a great time playing that one.
Great video as always
Thanks Russ! I need to play through the Wii version myself.
Your videos are great! Thanks for sharing!
You are most welcome Jeff! Thanks for the great feedback.
Another great upload by generation gap gaming!
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the positive feedback. Gives me motivation to make better videos for you.
Here we go! Best way to start the work day!
Thanks man! Glad you are excited to watch it. Congrats on mullet boy again!
dude i need to play this, i just got it at MGC. Great video brother
I saw that it your pickups video. It's fun. Quirky.....but fun.
One of the most creative, interesting games on NES if you ask me.
Love your vids bro , thx a lot,
You are most welcome Albert. Appreciate you taking time to give some great feedback man.
So... I was going to look for mullet boy, but this was a game I played quite a bit when it came out, and I got distracted. I haven't played it since, but I still remember a lot of the jelly beans and the alliteration. I've also never beaten the game. I think thats about to change. Awesome video once again. There must be a lot of notification subscribers. I started the video 30 seconds after upload and I'm late to the game! Get it? :\
Yeah people are finding mullet boy crazy fast lol. I'm impressed. Hope you can finally beat this game after this video dude.
DUDE!!!! You deserve A bomb load more subs!
peter brooks queef
Love your videos, takes me back hehe :):)
Thanks so much man! Glad it gives you some great memories.
One of my favorite games as a kid
I only rented this game a couple of times, and I loved it. It was a bit difficult for me as a kid even with Nintendo Power. Maybe I'll try to find a copy.
Great Video!! Love these!!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoy the videos for sure.
I sent you an email about SEGE Austin. Thanks man.
Never played this game, heard a lot about it growing up, just never dared to spend hard earn allowance on this game. Took my chances with Capcom or Konami games, but I tell you this, i did buy a handful of movie games which were so bad by LJN. Thought because the movie was good the game should be also, boy I was wrong, after seeing your review on "A boy and his blob" I know I would have had more fun figuring this game out! Great video👍
We all got duped on LJN games lol. Although you know there are a handful of LJN games I still liked a lot growing up. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I see mullet boy on the ketchup label at 6:31
That was so cool. I had to watch the video twice lol
You're right man. That's him!
Personal Experience: Yes, you actually _can_ feed Blobert a Ketchup Jellybean (if you randomly cycle through the beans very fast the whole time after you toss one). Blobert will transform into a Wall. So apparently they modified the Grape into the Ketchup one.
Another great video 👏 have you done one on Castlevania?
I haven't covered Castlevania yet, but I will one day! Thanks again my friend for commenting.
I recall messing around with the ketchup jellybeans, trying to force them to the blob. I don't know how I did it, and it only happened once, but I got him to eat one. He just disappeared, soft-locking the game. No matter how many ketchup jellybeans I threw after that had no effect. He was just gone forever, or until I restarted anyway.
Oh wow Michael that's crazy! I would not have been happy lol.
Great video and awesome content!!!
Thanks so much man! Means a lot to me to read comments like yours.