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Tomba! Special Edition
Our favourite pink-haired, high-jumping jungle boy is back! Limited Run Games are working with creator Tokuro Fujiwara to bring the beloved platformer Tomba to modern consoles via the Carbon Engine, with a new soundtrack by the legendary FUJITA HARUMI.
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GamingTrend
Aug 1, 2024
Tomba! Special Edition perfectly preserves the 1997 classic. The game is just as good as it was back then, and perhaps even better now with tons of quality of life features and extras. This is an incredibly special game, and I hope it finally gets the recognition it deserves.
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Pure Nintendo
Sep 26, 2024
Tomba! Special Edition is a fantastic and unique game. Even though I had hoped for a full remaster, the original is still fun just the way it is. The added content and features—like saving anywhere and rewinding—are great, and despite some dated mechanics, the colorful world and quirky side quests make it a rewarding, fun experience that is definitely worth playing. While the 34 year old me scores Tomba at an 8.5, purely due to outdated mechanics, the 7 year old me gives it a 10/10 ;)
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NextGen Player
Aug 2, 2024
Tomba! Special Edition successfully brings back a beloved classic from the PlayStation era. The game’s vibrant visuals and charming character designs create an engaging atmosphere that captures the spirit of the original. The blend of platforming and RPG elements adds depth to the gameplay, and the updated graphics and soundtrack enhance the overall presentation, making it appealing to both old fans and new players alike.
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Movies Games and Tech
Sep 4, 2024
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Niche Gamer
Aug 1, 2024
There is a reason why used copies of Tomba! fetch prices past the $100 range in the second-hand market. It is a blissfully enjoyable experience that makes you feel like a hyper kid again with snot running down your nose as you hold in your pee because you don’t want to stop playing. Given how many remakes and remasters get things wrong, maybe it was for the best that Tomba! Special Edition is as safe as it is. Tomba! Special Edition was reviewed on a Nintendo Switch using a code provided by Limited Run Games.
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