A Boy and His Blob Retro Collection Collector's Edition (PC)

Jellybeans and blobs, now on your hard drive with a USB to prove it. A Boy and His Blob Retro Collection Collector's Edition for PC takes the same beloved NES classics and gives them a home for desktop collectors who want something they can actually hold.

David Crane's jellybean-fueled puzzle platformer remains one of the most creative games of the 8-bit era. Feeding flavored beans to a sentient blob to transform it into tools was the kind of unhinged game design that could only come from the late 80s. Paired with The Rescue of Princess Blobette, this collection covers the full Blob saga in one package.

The PC edition differentiates itself with the A Boy and His Blob USB drive containing the games, a tangible piece of media in a platform that's gone almost entirely digital. That alone is notable for PC collectors who know how rare physical PC releases have become. The retro box channels the same era-appropriate packaging energy as its console counterpart. The soundtrack covering both titles is a welcome addition for anyone who wants those 8-bit compositions outside of gameplay. And with two mini game cart keychains, you get pocket-sized display pieces that work on a keyring or a shelf. PC physical releases are an endangered species. This one deserves preservation.