Tomba! Special Edition
Jump, bite and throw your way through Tomba's quest against the evil pigs, combining platforming with character encounters and discoverable quests, with save-anywhere and rewind tools in this edition.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.7 / 10
About this game
Tomba sets out after the evil pigs to recover his grandfather's bracelet. You guide him through 2.5D environments with jumping, biting and throwing actions, following a platforming adventure that combines a forward route with opportunities to explore. Meeting characters, opening quests and finding hidden treasure are part of the journey alongside the action. Special Edition adds tools around that adventure: save wherever you are or rewind to revisit an attempted action. Its remastered soundtrack accompanies the game, while a museum collects packaging, manuals, artwork and development documents. This Nintendo Switch 2 version therefore includes both the playable quest and material documenting the original work.
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AI review
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A fit for platforming fans who like following discoveries as well as a route forward.
Quests and hidden treasure give curious players reasons to investigate beyond the immediate platforming task. Saving anywhere and rewinding can make experimentation less costly, while the museum adds a separate attraction for readers interested in game history.
Strengths
- Quest discovery gives exploration a purpose alongside the jumping and throwing.
- Save-anywhere and rewind tools can make it easier to retry an idea without repeating as much prior action.
Weaknesses
- The nonlinear exploration may distract from the direct stage-clearing flow some platforming players prefer.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy searching a platforming world for characters and quests, particularly those interested in archival extras.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The mix of directed progress and nonlinear exploration invites a more investigative approach than simply pursuing the next platforming objective. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combining physical actions with quest discovery should appeal to players who want curiosity to matter alongside execution. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The remastered music and historical museum offer different ways to engage with the game's identity, especially for players interested in its past. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Saving anywhere and rewinding give players more control over where to resume and which actions to retry. | Reviewed | 7.6 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Limited Run GamesWhoopee Camp
- Publisher
- Limited Run Games
- Release date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- 3D GraphicsReplayableRetro StyleMain Story 20–50 HoursStory-drivenPlatformingEquipment-driven ProgressionSolo-friendlyReal-time CombatFast-pacedExplorationThird Person
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideJan 5, 2026
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
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