Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack comes along at a great time in Vita history. With a lack of quality Vita software, owners of Sony’s newest handheld don’t have many options.
With its “Katamari Damacy†and “Loco Roco†influences and unique gameplay options, Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack won’t floor you with its graphics, but it will make you laugh and will absorb a few hours of your life that no other game on the system would have. Colorful, fun and often times frenetic, its short length is the only thing that holds it back from becoming your best friend on the bus and train.
Imagine if you will a 2D side-scroller comparable to “Loco Roco†with a nod to old school sci-fi and noir; that’s essentially what this game is. Like the blob movies of the ‘50s and ‘60s, this game has you as the gelatinous entity, absorbing anything and everything in your way. Much like the “Katamari Damacy†titles, you have to absorb smaller things before you can get to the big stuff. Similar to “Loco Roco†and KD, you’ll traverse through a colorful world and embark on a journey that defies logic and gravity.
Although this formula seems tried and true, thanks to the titles this game gets its inspiration from, Mutant Blobs Attacks uses the gyro on the Vita during some levels and the touch screen control on others, giving the game the added spice. This is not a rip-off of successful gameplay elements. It’s more like taking what works a step further. The game’s clips are funnier than anything in the Damacy galaxy and the touch-screen controls and physics are cooler than anything in “Loco Roco.â€
By combining the inspirations behind these cult favorites, Mutant Blobs From Space ends up deservedly earning a spot next to them. Even though it’s not an original concept, its delivery and execution make up for its lack of ingenuity.
The only problem is the game’s length. 24 levels and a few bonus levels equates to a few hours of gameplay time. While you can get access to online leaderboards, there’s nothing else to do once the story mode is completed. At less than $10, it’s a definite bargain purchase, but by the end of it all, a few more levels and a few extra gameplay modes would have made this far more than the sleeper hit it is.
While it’s sad in a way that a game like this is even considered one of the best games on the Vita, don’t let that scare you away. As of now, this is the best game you will play on the Playstation Vita.
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