Blob 5

Blob 5 is a side-scrolling platformer programmed and uploaded by UltraJordan. It is the most recent entry in the Blob game series. It was uploaded May 17, 2013; to positive reception.

The game was made in Scratch 1.4, meaning you could easily download it to 1.4 as there are no new blocks from 2.0.

Gameplay
The game does not have one big level or multiple short levels like some earlier Blob games, but instead has a level select screen (With 3 levels to play as of August 2013).

The levels are similar to earlier Blob games, but the graphics are much more detailed. The goal of every level is to avoid burning yourself in the lava, and to reach the flag at the end. Throughout the level are blue trampolines, pits of lava, quicksand traps, and conveyor belts.

When you reach the flag, the level is done and a new level is unlocked.

History
Originally, Blob 5 was scrapped by UltraJordan. The cancellation of Blob 5 was announced in a September edition of Blob Magazine. The message read:

"Blob 5 Canceled (sic)

Blob 5 is perminantly (sic) canceled (sic)''. Oh well.''

This isn't a joke."

However, Blob 5 eventually was made, prompting UltraJordan to remove this message and update Blob Magazine. However, Blob 5 was around 1 month before Blob Magazine was updated, which meant many people saw the original message even though Blob 5 was already out.

The game was released to mostly positive reception. The game has over 100 love-its, and almost 5,000 views as of August 2013.

Blob 5 also introduced some new features into the Blob series that had never been done in other games. Instead of the game ending when you touch lava once (like in the original Blob game), you burn up and the level scrolls back to the beginning where you could try again. Blob 5 is also more efficient than other Blob games, using only 8 scripts and 4 sprites.