BattleBlock Theater

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

Hello Flying Kitty!

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This week features the gift of flight–WINGS, and Prisoner #10298 from BattleBlock Theater.

If asked “which domesticated animal would be the cutest to give wings to,” what would your answer be? Ours would be a kitty. Yeah, yeah we know that you’ve learned that cats in BattleBlock Theater are evil and unforgiving. But not this one.

Kitty just wants to play.

Like a normal kitty, one of its daily activities is scheming–I mean, dreaming. What DO they dream about? Being free to do whatever they want (as if they didn’t already), but they’d like to catch birds if they could. They dream of flight.

Prisoner #10298 is not free, but Kitty has wings.

Check out those flappers! The best feature these wings will give you when you use them is the precision. Attach securely, then they’ll allow you to control how and when you flap your new wings! Flap faster to get away from enemies, float for a zen state of mind or soar through the clouds to get your shiny gems and balls of yarn!


This kitty likes to be chased, and is actually a pretty cooperative soul.

Unless faced in the throes of death. There is no explanation as to why Kitty’s favorite weapon is the grenade. Maybe when kitties get too close to people they experience claustrophobia? Therefore, the answer would be to stand at a safe distance, throw a grenade and fly away! Smart kitty.

Check out Prisoner #10298 in flight already!

-Christine