Tomba!

About

Tomba! plays as a pink-haired adventurer chasing a stolen family treasure across bizarre islands. The game uses 2D platforming with clever shifts between layers, letting you jump between planes to solve puzzles and fight enemies. Your main moves involve grabbing foes by jumping on them, then using their heads to bounce or fling them. You can swing from poles and use boomerangs and maces to clear paths. Levels are full of collectibles and secrets, with progress tied to completing key missions. The game stands out with its oddball setting, evil pigs have twisted islands into surreal places, and a mission system with 130 tasks. Missions range from helping villagers to catching pig villains, often needing creative moves. Adventure Points from missions unlock tools, food, and areas, though some challenges are optional. Its quirky design and exploration still work well, especially for those who like uncovering every hidden spot.

Storyline

Tomba! is set on a group of islands in the middle of an ocean which do not appear on any map. Formed with great provinces in the north and smaller islands in the south, the region is home to peaceful people who lived in tranquility for many years. The island was once a beautiful place, home to birds and plantations. The protagonist is an energetic pink-haired youngster named Tomba (Tombi in Europe). One day, seven evil pigs appeared, and using their magical powers, they mutated the surroundings into a bizarre landscape. The underlings of The Evil Pigs, called the Koma Pigs, stole Tomba's grandfather's bracelet and a substantial amount of gold through a strange lust for it. Tomba's quest is to fetch his bracelet, which requires trapping the Evil Pigs along the way. Trapping them involves finding the Evil Pig Bags, which are keys to entering each realm of each Evil Pig. He must also complete missions for other people to get items and the Evil Pig Bags. Some side-missions are purely for fun and irrelevant to the main storyline.