De Blob Online

de Blob Online
Information
Developer	Balanced Worlds
Publisher	THQ Shanghai
Release Date	Never (Cancelled)

de Blob Online was a game being developed by Balanced Worlds. The only reason this game is known to exist is because of a tweet made by Richard Brown, who used to work at THQ. This game gives players the ability to play as a customisable character and explore a small city somewhere in Raydia. Given the lack of evidence, there isn't much known about what the game could have included - apart from a few features.

De Blob Online Trailer

DeBlob Online

Pitch trailer for de Blob Online

Trailer Analysis

From the trailer, there are a few features that were seen:

1. Character Customization
2. Online Community
3. Multiplayer Combat
4. Skills/ Power-up

Character Customization

Judging by the customizing screen, you could choose your gender, colour, and apparel.

Online Community

Like multiplayers games, players could communicate with others by typing messages which would appear on the side of the screen.

Multiplayer Combat

A move is seen in the trailer - thought to be the precursor to the slam attack only seen in de blob 2 (DS).

Skills/ Power - Up

In some screenshots, there are shields presents - which would've been the earliest rendition before they officially debuted in de Blob 2. Another power - up present was a boost. It is unknown whether it was one that could be upgraded or one that can be picked up around the city. As with the de blob franchise, paintbots can be seen scattered around the city; one of the screenshots below shows a red paintbot on the rooftops. Another final power - up would've made players grow in size - with increased damage and speed. The final one could be the super - jump ability: allowing players to access tall buildings ^{[Confirmation Needed]}. The transformation engines makes a comeback, albeit in a different form and purpose. In this, it is a throwable item that causes players caught within its range to dance for a short time; similar to the Boogie Bomb seen in Epic Games' Fortnite. How to acquire said item is also unknown.

Location of the Game

The game is set on an island, surrounded by a lake; with more city renditions surrounding it. Looking from the south, there are a few recognisable buildings. First off, there is a tall tower on the left with a large platform near the top. This tower is surrounded by a road, with a roundabout north-east from it. East from the tower, there are some small buildings - many being cylindrical-shaped. These are close to the lake front as it bends close to the buildings. A large arch park sits on the lake front with 11 grass allotments spread over two levels. On the lake is a wooden platform, connected by three paths.

The city's port is to the right. A singular crane with a ship stands here; a fence starts from the eastern end of the park to the end of the island next to the bow of the ship. It should be noted that there is another ship that can be seen far from the explorable parts of the city if you look south east from the tower.

West from the port is a group of buildings. One in particular has a large glass cube supported by a metal pillar. This has a apple logo on one of its sides, which could be a nod to Apple. Anyway, next to this, there is a row of trees lining adjacent to the road which surrounds this group.

In the centre of the city is the plaza - which has a fountain in the middle. In front of that is a skyscraper with a large hollowed area near the top. West of that is some more buildings with varied sizes. Not much is known about the north end of the city ^{[Information is Required]}

Gallery

Character Customizer Screen

Player equipped with a gun and sword and a Warhamme Space Marine helmet

Another player with a Japanese - themed character, with its signature katana.

Three players in combat, with two having shields.

Furthest player has depleted their shields and uses boost to escape.

Elements of parkour across the rooftops.

Red paintbot seen in the bottom - right.

Another scene of combat with one being shielded. The port can be seen in the background.

South - East view of the island city.

Same position as last time, but now the city is coloured.

Two players conversing. The style is like the ones seen in other RPG games.

Three players are running from another player who has equipped a size power-up.

A low shot of a player jumping from the building seen here.

Two players in combat and use slam attacks - these will be seen in de blob 2 (DS).

A player is chasing two other players towards the tower.

All three have managed to jump to the top platform of the tower. Note the yellow paintbots on the lower platform.

All three at the top of the tower.

Combat on the tower.

Two players standing on either side of a roundabout.

A throwable item prior to activation.

Once thrown, players within range will uncontrollably dance, making it easier to be attacked.

Another scene of a dance bomb being used.

The southern view of the island city.