This was one of my favorite titles, so I will likely have to pick it up when I get the chance. Support is key.Īs for Tomba 2, Greiner has stated that they will need to sell enough downloads of the first title to be able to extend their publishing license to the sequel. Hence, Sony is willing to work with us on titles that may not have otherwise been licensed out. So our model helps Sony spread their Japanese edge and we help Japanese developers get their titles to a wider audience. But the games still need to be brought Stateside. Tomba') in Japan, is a side-scrolling platform game developed by Whoopee Camp. Having a plethora of Japanese content is a distinct advantage PlayStation has over Xbox. And they value the support we give the games. I think they appreciate the titles we’ve brought to the Store. Sony and MonkeyPaw have a good working relationship. Here’s an excerpt about the licensing and why it is finally coming stateside, via MonkeyPaw CEO, John Greiner : This is the USA version of the game and can be played using any of the PSX emulators available on our website. A European release will follow down the line. Description Have fun playing the amazing Tomba SCUS-94236 game for Sony PSX/PlayStation 1. The colorful imaginative atmosphere and innovative gameplay has continued to keep it nostalgically popular with gamers. The game was followed by a sequel, Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return. Help Tomba rescue Tabby and defeat the evil pigs once and for all.According to Joystiq, this Summer, the States (well, North America in general) will be getting Tomba! on PSN as a PSOne Classic download. Tomba in Japan, is a side-scrolling platform game developed by Whoopee Camp for the PlayStation console. This time the Swine have crossed the line. Analog control and vibration function is supported. Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return is a one-player game and uses one memory block to save data. While in this mode, Tomba cannot jump or attack with weapons however, no enemies appear and Tomba can focus on completing other events without fear of being attacked. The second mode is a Free-Roaming mode where Tomba can move freely in 360 degrees. The first is an Action mode where Tomba travels along predetermined paths, jumping, fighting and solving action-oriented events. Along with weapon attacks and special clothes, Tomba still has basic actions allowing him to pummel pigs, read signs, climb surfaces, bite and throw enemies, and communicate with the townspeople. For example, when Tomba acquires the Bird Clothes he is able to glide through the air for a limited time, allowing him to overcome obstacles that were previously impassable. Throughout his journeys, Tomba finds various weapons and clothing that can alter his abilities and aid him in his quests. The Adventure Journal keeps track of the items Tomba has acquired, the status of events he has discovered, and his current location and condition. Using an Adventure Journal to record his progress Tomba travels from land to land, talking with townspeople and kicking some Swine tail in order to complete numerous mini-quests and rescue Tabby. Tomba! 2 takes place in a brand new 3D world. Now Tomba must embark on yet another challenging adventure to rescue his friend. Zippo then tells him the worst news of all: The evil pigs have kidnapped his childhood friend Tabby. As Tomba opens it a friendly little bug named Zippo pops out and informs him that the evil pigs have returned and are invading a neighboring land. This time around Tomba has grown into a young man and is living a peaceful life with his friends. Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return marks Tomba's second adventure on the PlayStation console. That pink-haired, pig-thumping jungle boy is at it again.
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