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Tomba!

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Tomba! is a 1997 PlayStation action-adventure platform game developed by Whoopee Camp. The player controls a feral child who journeys across a fantasy world to reclaim a lost family heirloom from antagonistic, pig-like creatures. It was initially released in Japan and globally the following year.

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How does Tomba! progress without conventional levels?

Tomba! uses an interconnected side-scrolling world filled with events that function like quests. Completing one event can change an area, reveal a route, or supply an item needed elsewhere, giving the 1997 game a structure associated with later Metroidvania design.

Why is Tomba hunting the Evil Pigs?

The Evil Pigs steal a gold bracelet that belonged to Tomba's grandfather and curse the surrounding lands. Tomba must capture the pigs in magical bags and confront their leader to recover the heirloom.

Who developed Tomba!, and what happened to the studio?

Tokuro Fujiwara's Whoopee Camp developed the original PlayStation game. The studio also made Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return before closing, leaving the series dormant for many years.

What is Tomba! Special Edition?

Tomba! Special Edition is an official modern release from Limited Run Games and Carbon Engine. It brings the PlayStation game to platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC with modern conveniences such as save-anywhere and rewind features.

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