A Boy and His Blob 2 announced for Wii. First gameplay videos shown

A Boy and His Blob 2 Wii screenshot. Blob returns this Fall

Majesco has announced an all new remake of A Boy and His Blob for release this Fall 2009 on Nintendo Wii.

Essentially A Boy and His Blob 2, the game is an updated remake of the NES classic that was released to critical acclaim (created by the same guy who made Pitfall Harry) way back in 1989.

This new version is being developed by WayForward (developers of Contra 4 on the DS and Shantae on the Game Boy Color) and will expand on the original game with a beautiful new stylish art-style and presentation that will include a “polished, cinematic feel” in this platform adventure that’s heavy on puzzle solving.

In A Boy and His Blob, an evil emperor has seized the throne of Blobolonia, and the fate of its inhabitants lies in the hands of The Blob and a young boy he encounters when he crash lands on Earth. Playing the part of the boy, gamers must work together with their new blob friend to solve puzzles, defeat monsters, and escape danger on Earth and Blobolonia.

By feeding The Blob jelly beans, players can activate his special abilities to transform him into helpful tools – including a ladder, trampoline, parachute, cannon, shield and many more. Every different blob form aids the boy as he navigates 40 side-scrolling levels filled with hidden treasures and unlockable bonus content on the way to the Emperor’s Citadel. Classic beans such as Licorice Ladder, Apple Jack, and Tangerine Trampoline, are joined by all-new jellybeans, including Bubble Gum Bubble and Caramel Cannon

“When a boy and his blob first appeared in 1989, it captured the imagination of gamers everywhere with its heartwarming storyline and unique gameplay,” said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco Entertainment. “Twenty years later, we are proud to bring an updated – yet still charming – reimagining of this beloved title to a new generation of Wii players.”