In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!
As the titular Tomba, players leap, bite, and throw their way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced platforming adventure. The game fuses linear and nonlinear gameplay styles, challenging players to overcome a deplorable cadre of nefarious pigs.
Reviews praise the game's responsive, satisfying controls and movement, with Tomba able to jump, dash, and use his signature bite attack. While some note a learning curve, the ability to save anywhere and rewind allows players to overcome frustrating platforming sections. One reviewer highlights how an ability upgrade improved the once "slippery" controls.
The open, interconnected world encourages free exploration, with players uncovering new areas, tools, and abilities that unlock access to previously inaccessible regions. Reviewers highlight the game's creative, imaginative environments and the joy of discovering its many secrets and hidden treasures, describing the Metroidvania-style progression.
In addition to platforming challenges, players can engage with the game's robust side content, completing various quests and events to help NPCs or defeat unique enemies. Reviewers praise the variety and creativity of these optional objectives, which add depth and longevity to the experience.
While acknowledged as a challenging game, with some noting the difficulty of platforming and the potential for getting lost or missing important events, the rewind and save anywhere features help alleviate frustration. Reviewers highlight the game's high replayability, with multiple events and a desire to uncover all its secrets.