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B00002STKH

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4.5 75 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

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#113,368 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#777 in PlayStation Games

Product Dimensions

5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches; 2.4 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

Rated

Everyone

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

2.4 ounces

Manufacturer

Sony

Date First Available

February 7, 2007

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Tomba! is set on a group of islands in the middle of an ocean which do not appear on any map. Formed with great provinces in the north and smaller islands in the south, the region is home to peaceful people who lived in tranquility for many years. The island was once a beautiful place, home to birds and plantations. The protagonist is an energetic pink-haired youngster named Tomba (Tombi in Europe). One day, seven evil pigs appeared, and using their magical powers, they mutated the surroundings into a bizarre landscape. The underlings of The Evil Pigs, called the Koma Pigs, stole Tomba's grandfather's bracelet and a substantial amount of gold through a strange lust for it. Wikipedia.

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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. --John Broady
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4.5 out of 5

75 global ratings

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Customers like the value, shape and compatibility of the video game. For example, they mention it's a pricey gem, well worth it and that it has great cartoony graphics. They also appreciate the clever design and that the game merges 2D Platforming and RPG elements quite well.

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8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the game. They say it's a pricey gem, but well worth it to have in their collection. Some mention that it'll be a great game for its time.

"...Bottom line, they gave a quality product, at a fair price, in PERFECT condition, as promised...." Read more

"...But it's worth it." Read more

"...Itwas kind of open world, with all sorts of branching paths. A great game for it's time. Tomba!" Read more

"Tomba is a great game with a wonderful, cheery atmosphere...." Read more

4 customers mention3 positive1 negative

Customers like the compatibility of the video game. They say it blends 2D platforming and RPG elements quite well. They also say it's a great 2D game from the era when 2D games were popular.

"...It's very clever in it's design, it merges 2D Platforming and RPG elements quite well with it's event system...." Read more

"This is a great 2D game from the era when 2D ames were ......" Read more

"...hidden objects riddles etc... great platform game, kinda like 1995 Donkey Kong and super mario bros. It's difficulty gets you if ya don't pay..." Read more

"...Remember great game, with 2 draw backs, only works on PS1 console and you must have a PS1 memory card to save game progress.But it's worth it." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the design of the video game very clever, beautiful, and original. They also appreciate the great cartoony graphics and fun and addictive gameplay.

"...It's got great cartoony graphics. It's easy to learn, but don't get comfortable it gets harder every level...." Read more

"...It's very clever in it's design, it merges 2D Platforming and RPG elements quite well with it's event system...." Read more

"Tomba! is one beautiful platformer. I first played it a really long time ago on a demo disc...." Read more

"I got the game in perfect time and it was in great shape. It came when it said it would be here." Read more

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GamerDude

GamerGirlz surprized me...

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2013

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I puchased this from GamerGirlz, who claimed "NO SCRATCHES" (ver batem). I thought this was a tad far fetched, as most playstation games will get issues from time to time, especially when no jewel case is supplied.
Not only did it get delivered on time, but not a single scuff, fingerprint, or scratch was on the disc. It was new game condition! This was a christmas present for my GF, and she was instantly in love (opened early :) ). The "please rate 5 star for blah blah blah discount" is a little pretensious, yet doesn't effect this rating in the slightest. Bottom line, they gave a quality product, at a fair price, in PERFECT condition, as promised.

Dear GamerGirlz, you rock, and your product (for me and GF at least) rocks as well. I don't want the discount, GF had me review this, and this is both of our unbiased opinions. Thanks for the great game, we hope to do business with you later down the line.

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Jacob v.

As good as it was yesteryear!

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2012

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I got this game thinking I could relive the days when I was renting this from a rental store when I was little, and believe me, it did not disappoint! It came with everything it said it would, which is a nice bonus.

The plot of the game is as follows: You play a young man named Tomba, who after a run in with some evil pigs steal your grandfathers bracelet, set off to retrieve it. Now I'm not going to spoil it too much, ;)

My overall gripe with this purchase is the money, for those who don't understand as to why it costs so much is for two reasons: #1 is because the game did not sell as well as it should have, and #2 is because shortly after the sequel the company (Whoopee Camp) disbanded. In short, making the game more sought after than rare.

However, if the money is not that much of an issue, then I would recommend picking up this marvelous title. You won't be disapointed! :)

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saxon

TOMBA!

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2012

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Simply put if you and your family love games, TOMBA! is a must have.
Your kids will go bonkers over this one.
Even adults will love it. It's got great cartoony graphics.
It's easy to learn, but don't get comfortable it gets harder every level. hidden objects riddles etc... great platform game, kinda like 1995 Donkey Kong and super mario bros.
It's difficulty gets you if ya don't pay attention to the clues (hint). You have to have a memory card to keep up cause it's a long game.
It only plays on the playstation one console, it won't play on PS2 or PS3. I tried it and it won't work.

Remember great game, with 2 draw backs, only works on PS1 console and you must have a PS1 memory card to save game progress.
But it's worth it.

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Jon Ensman

This is a great 2D game from the era when 2D ames were ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2015

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This is a great 2D game from the era when 2D ames were not huge. Symphony Of The Night hit it big, but Tomba was a different tyoe if game. Itwas kind of open world, with all sorts of branching paths. A great game for it's time. Tomba!

2 people found this helpful

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Cory

An often over-looked classic.

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2013

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Tomba is a great game with a wonderful, cheery atmosphere. It's very clever in it's design, it merges 2D Platforming and RPG elements quite well with it's event system. However the game is held back by some of the 2D platforming traditions, like finite lives. If you save during a crucial part of the game while low on lives, you'll have to reload from your last save point rather than just continue from it, so it really only punishes you by wasting your time and making you load from the title screen again.

Aside from that (admittedly frustrating) flaw, this game is still very close to my heart. At it's core, it's a fun adventure through a colorful world, developed by the producer of Megaman and the creator of Ghosts n' Goblins.

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Too Skilled

Tomba! For The PlayStation

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2008

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Tomba! is one beautiful platformer. I first played it a really long time ago on a demo disc. I knew I had to get the full game as the demo offered a lot to do and it made you want to do more. Fitting for any age and/or any gamer (or non-gamer), Tomba! is original, fun and addictive. I got 7 more Playstation classics to get, one of them being the sequel to this game (Tomba! 2). I feel that it's never too late to aquire (a) timeless (PS) gem(s).

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Murray

Tomba!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016

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Great game! It brings back memories of when I was a kid playing the demo. Never got it when I was a kid, but it only took 15/16 years. It is a pricey gem, but it is well worth it to have in your collection.

4 people found this helpful

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Mike

In 1922, we isolated insulin from pigs and used ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017

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In 1922, we isolated insulin from pigs and used it to treat blood sugar disorders. 75 years later, they stole our crystals for their nefarious schemes.

Make them pay.

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