The gaming community was rocked this week with the surprise announcement of Tomba: Special Edition making its comeback on PS5, Switch, and PC on August 1. This Sony-published platformer has been gaining a dedicated cult following over the past few decades, and its return is highly anticipated by fans who have been clamoring for more Tomba action.
The new edition of Tomba will bring some exciting updates to the gameplay experience. Players can look forward to analog control options, a rewind feature, the ability to save anywhere, and a robust museum section filled with old advertisements, packaging materials, and developer documents. This modern twist on a nostalgic favorite is sure to delight both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The Legacy of Tokuro Fujiwara
Tomba was originally released in 1998 under the direction of Tokuro Fujiwara, a veteran Capcom developer known for his work on classic ’80s titles like Ghosts ‘n Goblins and Commando. Fujiwara also played a key role in the development of the original Resident Evil, which started as a remake of the NES game Sweet Home. After leaving Capcom, Fujiwara founded Whoopee Camp and led the development of Tomba, a 2D platformer that stood out in an era dominated by 3D action games.
Fujiwara himself has reflected on the legacy of Tomba, noting that the game may have been ahead of its time. In a recent interview with the PlayStation Blog, he described Tomba as an open-world title before the term was widely used in the industry. The game’s emphasis on open-ended exploration and a wide variety of side quests set it apart from other platformers of its time. Players could choose to complete tasks in any order they liked, offering a level of freedom rarely seen in games from that era.
The Future of Tomba
With the announcement of Tomba: Special Edition, fans of the original game have a lot to look forward to. The updated version promises to bring the classic platformer into the modern era while preserving the charm and nostalgia that made the original so beloved. As Limited Run Games handles the release of the game, anticipation is high for the return of Tomba to the gaming world. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the original or a newcomer curious to experience a piece of gaming history, Tomba: Special Edition is shaping up to be a must-play title when it launches later this year.
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