Bloo Kid 2

[h1] Basically cr4p. You can get it on 3DS but it's still not worth it. [/h1]

What happens when you cant make a retro platformer with a red or a green hero, without people calling him Mario or Luigi ? Bloo kid happens. This is his story. If you're reading this, you're probably interested in playing a 2D platformer similar to an old-school Mario. In that regard, Bloo Kid 2 is... competent. You get a double jump instead of a run button that allows for slightly different platforming sections, and a boss at the end of each of the 5 worlds. Straight to the point though, the main interest of Bloo Kid will be all there is to find and collect. With 6 stars to be awarded in 55 levels, there is quite a lot to do and the game can keep you busy for up to 15 hours. You'll get one star for each of the following : Killing every monster, Finding the 3 hidden blue stars, Collecting all the smaller stars (coins), Finishing the level at full health, Catching a balloon quickly flying away at the end, and Beating the level in a set amount of time. This means that you'll usually spend between 5 and 10 minutes on each of them, with a few tricky and challenging sections. Bloo Kid 2 looks and feels like the kind of game you and I could create if we put our minds to it. Not a criticism, just an observation. As a result, the general design of the levels and the hidden stars locations will feel familiar to most. They're fun to look for, and it shouldn't take anyone too long to figure out the secret paths and find a way to reach the balloon in time. The complaint I do have however, is related to the design of the game. From the different worlds to the enemies, it's all painfully generic and uninspired. The Desert World is orange with quicksand and mummies. The Ice World is blue with slippery patches and stalactites you must climb on... The same goes for the enemies : there's a blob that walks towards you and one that doesn't but shoots projectiles, existing in several colors because you know, they're different. There's a bee and a bat, a skeleton and a walking armor, a spikey ball that rolls on walls... Where have I seen those before ? Oh yeah, everywhere. I'd go so far as to say it lacks charm and originality, something to remember it by. A personality. Still, the game does a decent job at being exactly what it looks like : a retro platformer with a lot of collectibles and mini challenges in every level. If that's what you're looking for, Bloo Kid 2 is your man ! I mean... Your kid ? Anyway, you'll like it. Otherwise, this may feel like an off-brand Mario or a polished romhack. I'll give it a [b] 6[/b].

Bloo Kid 2 is a very simple and primitive Super Mario Bros. clone with the addition of a double jump and a lack of form that shoots projectiles. It’s also the sequel to the original Bloo Kid which was a mobile game back in the day, but it recently made its way to Nintendo Switch. Unlike this one, it isn’t a side scroller. Instead, it’s focused on a single screen in each stage and it’s also a bit bland just like its sequel. Your main objective is to collect everything, defeat bosses, and rescue your kidnapped baby. Each boss is a reference to a classic retro title such as Kirby and Altered Beast which shows the developer’s love for the classics as it should. Overall, it’s a very easy game with a decent level design and a reasonable difficulty scale. There are also additional game modes such as Boss Rush and Time Attack if you’re in it for the completion. However, don’t let its simplicity trick you into thinking that it’s a boring game because it’s definitely not. It manages to bring something new to the table in each world to keep itself fresh and gives you enough motivation to keep going. The only issue I had was to get it to detect my controller which I resolved quickly by configuring it through Steam. The balloon in 5-1 also triggers early if you’re playing in fullscreen, but that’s only important if you’re a completionist. [h1]TL;DR[/h1] If you’re looking for a simple Super Mario Bros. clone, Bloo Kid 2 would be a decent choice since it doesn’t leave much room for stress due to originally being a mobile game. You have to configure your controller through Steam for it to detect, though!

I used to play this game all the time on my 3DS and playing it like 2-3 years later on PC gives me so much nostalgia, This game is really fun with its Platforming, Abilities/Power-Ups, Boss Fights, Story, Worlds, And secrets, I would recommend this to anyone who likes 2D-Platformers, Or honestly anyone else, This game is so much fun and its an absolute blast, Plus its extremely cheap!

Minimalistic platformer that plays enjoyable smooth. Just walking and a double jump, with minichallenges in the levels to complete. Runs perfect on the steam deck, but needs live internet connection for achievements to count.

I recommend

It's nice game

Accattatevillo, ci sono i piselli che sputacchiano polpette, le apette, stelline, è colorato, pixelloso, uguale a Super Mario ma a prezzo ridicolo e con una musichetta più allegra.

FAV CHILDHOOD GAME

Bloo Kid 2 é um jogo de plataforma 2D, muito semelhante aos clássicos da era 16-Bits. É como se Mario e Alex Kidd fizessem a fusão do Dragon Ball Z, dando como resultado o Bloo Kid 2. A jogabilidade bebe e muito da fonte desses dois jogos, o que já é por si só, um ponto positivo. Os gráficos possuem aquela vibe retrô da geração de ouro dos consoles. Possui uma dificuldade progressiva, com um início bem tranquilo, e alguns momentos mais desafiadores. Cada fase, conta com certas 'missões'' que você pode ou não fazer. Tais como: pegar todas as estrelas, derrotas todos os inimigos, passar antes que o tempo acabe, entre outras. Tem referências a Sonic e Altered Best, em nomes de fases. Possui um bom número de conquistas, além de contar com outros modos de jogo e tradução para o português. É um jogo que diverte bastante, e caso você queira buscar os 100%, terá um bom fator replay. Recomendo !