Tomba! Special Edition finally gives a cult classic from the original PlayStation the adoration it deserves.
The original PlayStation birthed lots of iconic franchises. From Crash Bandicoot to Gran Turismo to Tomb Raider to Resident Evil, many series that got their start in this era are some of gaming’s biggest franchises today. Other games released around this time were just as good as those classics but not as lucky when it came to commercial and long-term success. One prime example of this is Tomba, a cult classic that first released in North America in 1998 but just got a new lease on life.
Recommended Videos That’s why I’m also thankful that Limited Run Games just released Tomba! Special Edition on PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. While I don’t expect Tomba to throw Mario to the wayside anytime soon, I’m glad there’s now an easy way to play this fantastic experience. The overarching story isn’t that original, but the writing in Tomba is hilarious and still holds up today. One of my favorite early game bits is Tomba learning the language of dwarfs by jumping on and grabbing them, tying gameplay back into a comedic narrative bit. Tomba’s world is so charming that I constantly stay engaged while playing, looking forward to whatever weird scenario it’ll throw at me next.
That freedom works because Tomba still feels fantastic today. Players jump in fairly substantial arcs and can grab and throw enemies they jump on. It’s possible to climb on walls, swing from certain objects, and even scramble up parts of its 2D backgrounds. Essentially, Tomba is a 3D game that presents itself from a side-scrolling perspective. That’s what makes Tomba a 2.5D platformer, and it adds to the feeling of exploration as every screen of the game has depth.
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