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Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Linux • 2012

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Quick resume

A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! You’re an ill-tempered blob that grows in size by swallowing everything in its path. Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and fun blob mechanics
    • Humorous and charming art style
    • Accessible and forgiving gameplay
    • Engaging level design with secrets
    • Good value especially on sale

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some control awkwardness especially on keyboard
    • Limited challenge for experienced players
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Repetitive basic gameplay concept

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players control the blob's movements and use various abilities freely to solve puzzles and progress."

    • Competence
      2

      "The game offers mild challenge with platforming and puzzle elements, but is generally accessible and forgiving."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration; leaderboards exist but competition is not central."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Players enjoy replaying levels for achievements and secrets, though the game is relatively short."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Unique blob mechanics, abilities, and humorous references encourage creative problem solving."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Lighthearted, humorous gameplay and story provide a fun escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try new blob abilities and puzzle mechanics as they progress."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Encouraged to explore levels for secrets and collectibles."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; blob appearance changes with size but no player-driven personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative sci-fi setting with a mutant blob protagonist and humorous narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; purely solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills and learn to use new abilities and mechanics throughout the game."

    • Health
      -5

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active control during platforming and puzzles."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social interactions or relationship-building features."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong sense of progression through growth of the blob and unlocking new abilities."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally light and fun gameplay with a forgiving difficulty curve promotes relaxation."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Colorful visuals and humorous audio provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Minimal social recognition; leaderboards exist but are not a major focus."

    • Story
      2

      "Simple narrative with humorous cutscenes and thematic progression."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Basic puzzle solving and ability usage; not deeply strategic but requires some planning."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Mild challenge and tension; mostly controlled and forgiving gameplay."

    • Value
      3

      "Good value especially on sale; short but enjoyable experience."

    • Violence
      1

      "Gameplay involves consuming objects and enemies, but in a cartoonish, non-violent style."

    • Survival
      -2

      "Some hazards exist but overall low threat and forgiving checkpoints."

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