Blender Bros.
A robotic dog battles Zooligans across themed worlds.
Blender Bros., a platform game from 2002, was created by Hudson Soft and released by Infogrames. It first appeared on the Game Boy Advance, with a Windows port following in 2020 from Piko Interactive.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Hudson Soft
- Publisher
- Infogrames; Piko Interactive (Windows)
- Genre
- Platform
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Platforms
- Game Boy Advance, Windows
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Gameplay
Players control Blender, a robotic dog, through nonlinear levels that emphasize puzzle solving and dexterity over speed, though each level is timed and players can track their completion times. Levels are divided into three main stages followed by a boss, except for Shelltarl which is a single long level. Each world has a distinct theme such as grassy or oceanic. Only Oasis is initially available; completing it unlocks Diva and Shelltarl, then Earth and Fo9, and finally Millitar. After Millitar is completed, Cosmo Heaven becomes the final world after being invaded by the Zooligans. Levels consist of platform navigation, puzzle solving, boss fights, and a driving sequence. A key mechanic is the ability to interact with two layers: a front and back area. Players can move between these layers and use a cosmo ball, a red projectile, to hit enemies or switches in the back area from the front. Mini Bros. are collectible familiars that grant abilities; the starting Mini Bro., Nuckle, extends attack range. Some Mini Bros. can evolve when the correct music is played, with records available in the shop for ten bones each.
Plot
In a future where humans and anthropomorphic Animalmen coexist, the Animalmen eventually outnumber humans. A group of anti-human Animalmen called the Zooligans plot to destroy humanity and rule the galaxy. Blender, a dog-like Animalman and leader of the Cosmo Keepers, aims to save the galaxy with help from the Mini Bros., ball-like robots that provide support abilities such as healing and illuminating dark areas.
Reception
Blender Bros. received mixed to positive reviews, with a Metacritic average of 73/100 from ten critics. Tim Tracy of GameSpot gave it a 7.4, stating that fans of good 2D platform games would enjoy it. Craig Harris of IGN rated it 7.8, calling it a typical but fun and easy platformer and praising its multiplayer functions. Common criticisms included the game being too short and easy, as well as issues with its Japanese-to-English translation.
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