Handheld hug button
A reimagining of an NES classic is getting another port, this time carrying it forward to another Nintendo console.A Boy and His Blobis getting ported to Nintendo Switch, courtesy of a partnership between WayForward andZiggurat Interactive.
The WayForward platformer debuted back in 2009 for the Nintendo Wii. It was, itself, a reimagining of the 1989A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia, an NES game. And now the blobby legacy ofA Boy and His Blobis stretching out from 1989 to 2021, as Ziggurat is targeting a fall 2021 launch for its Switch port.
A Boy and His Blobhasbeen brought forwardfrom the Nintendo Wii to many, many consoles. This includes ports for the PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, PC, Xbox, Android, and iOS. But really, bringing it to a new Nintendo console just seems right, you know?
“We are delighted to announce this new Switch version of the game, which is just the start of our long-term commitment to theA Boy and His Blobuniverse,” said Michael Devine, SVP of Business Development at Ziggurat Interactive, in a press release.
While it’s been a long journey to get there, it’s cool to see this game still resonates through the years with so many folks. I’ve never dug into it myself, but apparently it has a dedicated “hug” button. I’ve already lovedone game with the same mechanic, so who knows? Maybe this could do the same.
A Boy and His Blobarrives on Nintendo Switch this fall.
