BattleBlock Theater

For Tar, I will walljump forever long

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Have you ever loved something so much you were inspired to write a poem about it?

Prisoner #10326 might be related to Shakespeare in some way because of his fancy mustache! This is a revelation that the roots of greatness lie in hair follicles! Or maybe that it sends telepathic messages to the pen and paper?

Our friend has a serious problem. Or not a problem, but a formidable love of tar, from which blocks are formed to lay a path can present a road block or a helping hand!

At one point, the dev team thought, “how awesome would it be if players could walljump?” After we tested the walljump (in the game), we found out that it didn’t utilize the benefits of co-op play like other features (like the boat) would. We wanted to highlight the fact that the mechanics work better when you play together! Our solution was to limit the walljumping to a certain block type, so the tar block was chosen because of its sticky factor! Players can now take advantage of pushing against the tar blocks to slide down and retrieve gems or balls of yarn in mid-air!

How will Prisoner #10326 deal with this dilemma? To love tar, or to not love tar, that is thy question. Everything about the way tar moves and sounds–so slippy and drippy, brings memories of a favorite treat, will help our friend slow down and enjoy the ride. It is advised not to stay in one place for too long as vicious animals will get hungry…

Watch how Prisoner #10326 and relationship with Tar blocks stack up!

 

-Christine

Tale of The Nautical Nightmare

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Please tell us you’ve been keeping up with our Prisoner Updates every week! And if you have…here’s a *pat* on the back.

We tell you that BattleBlock Theater is formed on the basis of FRIENDSHIP. But there is much betrayal that is UNFORESEEN in the waters of LIFE!

 

Last week, in Part One of the Tale of The Nautical Nightmare, we watched Prisoner 10308 get left behind.

Prisoner 10307, the fish-faced individual sailed away without a care, or so it seemed. After a bit of contemplation, a decision was made. The only way to find out is to watch this video! Below, concoct answers of your own so you may act accordingly if the situation arises.

 

Book Club Discussion Questions:

1. Would you go back for your friend if they needed help?

2. Is your friend a “dead weight” or an essential key to survival?

3. If your friend survived, would that adversely affect your relationship? If so, how?

4. Are people essentially good or evil?

5. Is it natural to do everything in one’s power to stay alive?

Here's an image for your brain to munch on.

Check out our spotlight on Prisoner 10307 to see how he saves/doesn’t save his friend, and how another being can be of great use!

 

-Christine

I’m on a BOAT! Um, WE’RE on a boat?

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Prisoner #10308 likes the smell of the sea breeze but not when it ruins a good hair day. See his fancy sailor hat? It combines fashion and function.

He’s always experiencing a love-hate relationship with the sea. Maybe not the sea, but the situations he finds himself in when he’s out sailing. You’ll quickly find that the boats in the game will either be your best friend or your path to extinction.

If you’re playing the game to win by treating your fellow player like an equal, you’ll get farther. Think of it as a trust exercise–the more trust you have in each other will help you finish levels, and ultimately the campaign.

And if you prefer griefing, you can get frustrated with your fellow player or play along and laugh it off. That’ll bond you two in a different way. Maybe you’ll discover new ways of accomplishing things together?

 

How to drive a boat in BattleBlock Theater:

1. Both players cooperate and drive the boat in one direction. This will speed up the course in which you’re traveling.

2. If you both choose separate directions, the boat will remain dead in the water, along with your chances of completion.

Sailing...together is always fun!

 

Oh, before I forget mate, here’s a throwback to the Alien Hominid Mini-Game. We’ve implemented the boat and renovated it for your satisfaction in BattleBlock Theater.

 

Do you really want to leave your friend behind? What if you were in his shoes?

Think about it…I mean *really* think about it. Together, you can do so much! Check out the Sailorman-looking guy, Prisoner #10308‘s spotlight of the week!

 

‘Til next post,

Christine