411mania takes a look at WayForward's remake of the 1989 NES classic and also chats with director Sean Velasco about what we can expect when the game ships in October.

Like in the original, the boy himself is not very strong. Consequently, he has to rely on the blob's ability to transform into various objects in order to get through the obstacles and puzzles that get in his way. He persuades the blob to transform by enticing it with different flavored jellybeans. Those familiar with the first game will quickly recognize some of the already established flavors and transformations such as the punch hole, licorice ladder, tangerine trampoline, coconut coconut, and root beer rocket. Sean says that "there are fifteen different flavors in all, and so about half of them are new and half of them are from the NES game, although each one has been totally rethought, reimagined, and redesigned to be implemented in whole new ways." Some of the new transformations include the hippity hop which lets you float in water and also bounce very high, the block breaking and enemy crushing anvil that can also serve as a step, the shield that deflects enemy fire, and the parachute which can be used to ease the boy's fall from high places. With the inclusion of both old and new jellybeans, there are plenty of transformations to explore for both veterans and newcomers alike.

frostyhudson via 411mania.com »