"de Blob" was met with critical acclaim from various gaming websites, including Official Nintendo Magazine, which awarded the game a rating of 92% and a Gold Award, and IGN.com, which awarded the game several Wii-specific awards in its 2008 video game awards, including Best Platform Game, Best Graphics Technology, and Best Use of Sound.In addition to the awards won, IGN also nominated "de Blob" for several other Wii-specific awards, including Best New IP, Best Original Score, Most Innovative Design, and Game of the Year.