Adventures of the pink-haired wild boy
Tomba! Special Edition is a premium action game with an adventure element. It is a nostalgic revival of the beloved 1997 action-adventure platformer, originally developed by Whoopee Camp and now re-released for modern platforms. This edition retains the charm and quirky humor of the original, following the pink-haired wild boy Tomba as he embarks on a quest to overcome the evil pigs.
Tomba! Special Edition retains its original charm while offering refined controls and additional content. The graphics are a nostalgic blend of colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D visuals with enhanced textures that stay true to the original game's charm.
Revisit the quirky 1997 classic
Tomba! Special Edition is a remastered take on the beloved 1997 platforming classic, inviting players to explore vibrant 2.5D landscapes as the energetic Tomba. Embark on a quest to defeat the evil pig forces, navigating a variety of platforming stages, each filled with unique challenges, enemies, obstacles, and traps. You'll need to overcome these hurdles to progress through the game and restore peace to the world.
This game offers a platforming adventure that expertly combines both linear and nonlinear gameplay elements. A standout feature of this edition is the save anywhere and rewind functionality. The Save Anywhere option lets you store your progress at any point in the game, bypassing the traditional checkpoint system. Additionally, the rewind feature enables you to revisit earlier moments if you encounter difficulties, allowing you to retry challenging stages more easily.
In this edition of the game, you can explore the game's development through a comprehensive museum section. It features classic print advertisements, previously unseen development documents, high-resolution original artwork, and original packaging manuals, along with an interview with the game's creators. However, a potential drawback is that some players might find the platforming stages and challenges repetitive, which could affect long-term enjoyment.
Possible gameplay repetitiveness
Tomba! Special Edition is a nostalgic revival of the 1997 platformer, updated for modern platforms with refined controls and enhanced 2.5D visuals. This edition preserves the original’s charm while introducing features like save anywhere and rewind functionality to ease gameplay. It also includes a museum showcasing classic ads, dev documents, and creator interviews. However, some players may find the platforming challenges repetitive, which could impact long-term enjoyment.
