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As a part of the Restricted Run Video games showcase, the boutique writer introduced quite a few retro video games which might be getting fashionable ports. Amongst them is Tomba, the 1998 (1997 should you depend the Japanese launch) platformer by legendary developer Tokuro Fujiwara.

Tomba is a sport in regards to the eponymous and fabulous pink-haired caveman. It’s a somewhat formidable gated exploration platformer for the PS1 platform that bought a sequel, however not practically sufficient love. I used to be really launched to it by means of the passionate rantings of Destructoid alumni James Stephanie Sterling. Authentic PS1 copies go for mad dough on the collector’s market, however I believe seeing one in particular person may need me making my pockets cry.

Nevertheless, it’s not obligatory so that you can make your pockets cry. As an alternative, Restricted Run Video games is bringing Tomba to fashionable platforms. That’s about all the knowledge we’ve proper now. The trailer proven throughout the stream was only a cutscene. A Tweet following the stream clarified that will probably be coming to us with the assistance of the proprietary Carbon Engine, and could have bodily and digital variations.

Our favourite pink-haired, high-jumping jungle boy returns! Alongside creator Tokuro Fujiwara to convey the beloved platformer Tomba to fashionable consoles through the Carbon Engine, with a brand new OST by the legendary @soundfujita. Extra data in regards to the bodily & digital releases to return 🐷 pic.twitter.com/pOX1RGp7AM

— Restricted Run Video games (@LimitedRunGames) July 12, 2023

Ok! I’m simply comfortable that Restricted Run Video games is complete hogging it with retro revivals. Recreation preservation has been a subject that I’ve been pounding on for some time now, and I’m comfortable to see one other firm take a leap with it. Restricted Run Video games has had a historical past with preservation, nevertheless it looks as if they’re actually doubling down on it!

Tomba will likely be coming to PS4, PS5, Swap, and PC ultimately. No phrase but if Tomba 2 will likely be getting the identical remedy.

Zoey Handley

Employees Author – Zoey is a gaming gadabout. She bought her begin running a blog with the neighborhood in 2018 and hit the entrance web page quickly after. Usually discovered exploring indie experiments and retro libraries, she does her finest to stay chronically uncool.

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