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Spyro is purple. But the game is still fun and cool. Here, we have Tomba, who has PINK hair. How bizzare. I know. Well, either way, it's still a neat game. Let's start the review shall we? Story 10/10: Tomba's grandpa has a golden bracelet but one day, some evil pigs (yes pigs) took it!! Now Tomba is out to get back the bracelet and get rid of the pigs. Now, let me just say that you'll hardly ever see that pigs are the enemies in a game. That's why this is so unique. Great Story!!!! Music 10/10: There are some really catchy tunes in this game. It really fits the cute and colorful settings, in my opinion. Nothing more to say. Great Music!!!! General Sound 10/10: There's Tomba's shouts and there's even some voice acting but that's only for a little portion of the game. The bridge creaks when you walk across it. The waterfall sounds great. Basically, everything in the game sounds good. Nothing else to say. Great General Sound!!!! Graphics 9/10: It's kind of blocky at times but otherwise, they're not half bad. Everything is very colorful and vibrant. The pigs look good. Tomba looks good. Everything looks good. Good Graphics!!! Controls 10/10: They're easy to get used to. You have Circle to attack, X to jump, Triangle to go to the menu screen, and Square to Animal Dash. They're nice and responsive but when you're dashing, Tomba will skid a little before he stops if you let go of Square. However, that's a nice touch...even though it could get you killed. Great Controls!!!! Gameplay 10/10: You might think it's a game where you just go past the levels, killing enemies and fighting the boss to move on. You're wrong, though. You see, in this game, you're given...well...let's call them missions. There are MANY missions in this game and to acquire them, you need to talk to certain people or go to certain places. Once you've completed a mission, it'll say so and, chances are, you will gain an item. These missions add a nice touch and originality to this game. There are also the bosses...all who are pigs. You need to get a bag of their ''element'' and then go to the place which will open the doors to them. Then, to fight them, you need to get them in the bag but you'll find out. The enemies...hmm...well, your weapons can't kill them outright, but you really wouldn't want to. The only way to kill them is to jump on top of them and then throw them at an object or on the ground. It's simple enough. Great Gameplay!!!! Replay Ability 7/10: The only reason why you would want to replay this game, in my opinion, is because you haven't completed all the missions. You do get something special for completing them all, I'm sure (although I forgot). Otherwise, there's no other reason. Ok Replay Ability! Difficulty 10/10: The enemies are easy but the game itself isn't easy. It's completing the missions that are hard. Some are kind of obvious on the solution but some aren't as obvious and some are just plain hard (like the one with the ''go-cart''). However, it's because of the simplicity of everything else that gives this game a good score on difficulty (note that it's not rated on how hard, so if it got a 10, it wouldn't mean it's super hard). Great Difficulty!!!! Length 9/10: Long enough. Enough said. Good Length!!! Other: You gotta love the pink hair. Buy or Rent? Definitely BUY!!! Overall: 10/10Read full review
Tomba is like a blast from the past, with a twist. On the surface, it looks just like the side-scrolling platform games of the 16-bit era. You'll find the requisite jumps, attacks, tricks of timing, and monsters (evil pigs, no less!). But Tomba adds to this tried-and-true formula. There are numerous "events" Tomba must complete in order to advance through the game. For instance, near the beginning of the game, you learn that you must clear some fog in order to move forward. It's up to you to find out how to complete this task; it takes a bit of exploration to figure this puzzle out. Once you've gotten rid of the fog, you have "cleared" an event, and you can move on. Not all events are so straightforward; some tasks are downright cryptic, and you can have several events to clear at any one time, so playing Tomba requires some concentration. Tomba sports fresh, very cheerful graphics, decent sound and music appropriate for a platform game, and smooth controls. There's a lot of moves to master, but signposts along the way teach you how to use your controller as you progress through the game. Some areas of the game allow you to explore the foreground and the background of the level as separate areas, but don't let that fool you: Tomba is at heart a 2D game. The only real drawback to playing Tomba is the limited ability to save your progress. In order to save a game, you must find one of the special signposts scattered throughout the levels; it's a chore to save your game when you want to. A much more logical option would have allowed you to save your progress whenever you cleared an event. But that's just a minor complaint. Tomba is a great game well suited for anyone who wants a break from the glut of 3D action games out there.Read full review
Years ago, I had this game in my hands in EB, but I didn't buy it because I thought I should rent it instead. When I did, I kept it for about 3 weeks and paid a ridiculous amount in late charges. The game was that good. The goal: skillfully manuever the pink-haired Tomba through a colorful world of Pigs, Curses, and Events. The gameplay is unique in that not only is there a fair amount of action, but there aresome RPG elements, like dialogue, item collection, and experience. And unlike some modern games, there are plenty of subquests to keep you busy for a few weeks, granted you don't play the game for 10 hours a day. The unique character and genuine enjoyment I got out of this game is what caused me to look for this game 10 years later. Other 2D Playstation platformers I'd reccommend are Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (One of the best games ever created) and Skullmonkeys (An underrated game with great music, claymation graphics, and pure side-scrolling tactic)Read full review
Game is a rare gem. Colorful and tight controls round out this old school gaming experience. Seems as if you are controlling a cartoon. Provides a deep side scrolling quest with a light hearted, whimsical feel.
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Truly a hidden gem on the PS1. All the elements of a good action platformer with rpg bits added all surrounding a great story line. It's availabe on the PlayStation store but I'm glad to have my physical copy. Cannot recommend enough!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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