Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition

It's a timeless classic and holds up better than any Mario or Zelda game ever made... ...and for anyone who disagrees with that statement... I would really prefer if you'd be quiet! I never see anyone talk about Tomba 2 and it is one of my fondest childhood games. There's just something about it that feels truly unique. If you told me back in the early 2000s that this little game I played in my PSX would be available on the computer after a few years, I would call you crazy. But here it is! Finally on PC. I was so giddy when my wife’s boyfriend bought this for me. I played it straight through, listening to all the dialogue, talking the lore to my wife’s boyfriend , telling him about every nook and cranny’s secrets there are and other theories about Tomba. It had a rough start/release with the OST issues but I'm glad LRG actually worked on a solution. It's one of the few games from my childhood that I still put on every once in a while (Ape Escape 2 being my other example) and it really is amazing. The pacing is just right, you're going through such varied locales in just enough time, while also leaving you with little things to come back to later. Then you also frequently get new gear that changes how you navigate the environment, it really is a metroidvania in that sense. Although come to think of it, the flying squirrel outfit and the pin might be the only set you ever need, once you get them. I wasn't able to finish all of the events when I was a kid, since I didn't have walkthroughs to read but it's 2026 now and it's easier for people to share all their knowledge about the game. One of the main reasons I like Tomba 2 over the first one is that the second game is WAY less obscure regarding main content; theres a lot more direction. That said, for the side content and secrets it’s still quite esoteric, but I kind of like that. What is it, the three secret towers? Finding those feels amazing and awe inspiring. I also think cumbersome platforming mechanics are charming in older games. It’s not that the mechanics are bad or inconsistent, they just require a higher level of precision than we’re used to from modern games. I also really like having challenging optional content in games. Compare to the Clair Obscure beach platforming level: quite hard and very janky platforming; very fun. It’s always interesting to revisit games from that era - the 5th generation was such a transitional period for 3D controls and game design. The clunky controls issue is real. I think a lot of us look back fondly on PS1 games but forget how rough they can feel by modern standards. Games from that era often had unique charm and creativity that made up for technical limitations, but revisiting them can be challenging. For those interested in Tomba 2 but intimidated by the control issues, I would suggest trying the original first. It’s shorter and might give you a better sense of whether you can adapt to the gameplay style. While I do dearly wish this recent PC port was more than just emulation, I'm hopeful that at least a few new players will be able to experience it now. Thank you WhoopeeCamp, TombaClub, LRG, and everyone in the community. I was finally able to 100% my #1 childhood game. For me, personally, I will say Tomba! has decently held up the test of time. 10/10 for my nostalgic self, probably a 7/10 at best for today’s modern audience.

So glad this was re-released. This was one of my favorite games as a kid, and it's still fun today. Hoping for Tomba 3, despite how unlikely that is.

This game is exactly what i remembered from when i was a kid and it is a great feeling to finally go through it all again and 100% i wasn't able to as a kid and I thought that the opportunity to go back and play my favorite game was never going to come by but it did and i couldn't be happier. I would recommend everyone play this game and without any major spoilers if you want to get all the achievements make sure that you get the 1/2 strength potion in the snowy area by revealing the trampoline and then going to the top ledge with the rope on it, jump on the rope turn into a snowball and bounce off the trampoline it will get you a secret potion that you CAN NOT access after defeating the Evil Ice Pig.

This game was my childhood, i was OBSESSED with it. And now that I'm a grown ass adult, things have not changed a bit. This edition right here is definetly great, the rewind feature is a life saver! It helps A LOT with some tedious parts of the game (specifically the trolley and kujara washing minigames... thanks to this feature i didn't want to eat my controller in pure frustration) Also you can play the extra 4 events without having the save files of the first game (but trust me, play that too, it's great!) The only thing i found weird is that the saves of the game are linked to the choosing of the soundtrack. It was a great dive in the nostalgia, this game will always have a special place in my heart! ❤

its the perfect port. It does everything the original did, with a few modern quality of life enhancements. If you liked the original, and you yearn for that feeling again (clunky controls and all), its worth it.

poor performance makes the game unplayable laggy

Awesome nostalgia game. I really enjoyed every second of it, I legit feels really alive when playing this game. Except during Trolly minigame, nuh uh, I hate this minigame when I was a child and I thought "Eh maybe it's easy now because I understand the game better," when I was about to try the minigame again, but no, I was soooooooooooooo wrong lol Used to save money to go to PS rental so I can play this game almost everyday to complete it but never able to do 100% it (because first, it was so dang confusing, and second, I don't understand English back then lol), but now I'm doing it on my own PC and I can finally 100% everything, feelsgoodman. It feels so nostalgic when I boot up to this game, listening to the music, doing the adventure, getting confused in 4K, man I love this game But would I recommend this game to a new gamer era? I honestly don't think so. This game is hard, atleast hard enough for 2000s game, it feels clunky sometimes. But I guess if you enjoy to have that kind of game? You should try it, both Tomba 1 and Tomba 2

I have always loved the Tomba games but Tomba 2 is definitely my favorite one! This is a huge nostalgia game for me, as I played it as a preteen. Still as fun and playful as I remember! 100% recommend if you like cute, laid back, simple old games!

Play the original though

Tomba! 2 is just as fun and memorable as the first game, but with a bigger world, improved graphics, and even more things to explore. The mix of platforming, puzzles, and event-based quests still feels unique, and discovering new areas and secrets is as satisfying as ever. Some objectives can be confusing without a guide, but figuring things out is part of the adventure. Replaying Tomba! 2 brought back so many great memories. The colorful world, catchy music, and charming characters still hold up today. If you enjoyed the first game, this is an easy recommendation. And if you're looking for a classic PS1 adventure that's full of creativity and exploration, Tomba! 2 is definitely worth playing. I'm also hoping Whoopee Camp and Limited Run Games can work together to bring us a true Tomba! 3 for the modern era. After revisiting both games, I think this series still has so much potential, and I'd love to see Tomba return with a brand-new adventure while keeping the charm that made the originals so special.