Tomato Jones

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 163 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • story
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Tomato Jones is a physics-based puzzle/adventure game where you help a tomato with a hat, inspired by Indiana Jones, navigate through 20 levels of tricky traps and enemies to collect coins and golden artifacts. The game boasts unique tomato physics, dynamic camera movement, and a fun soundtrack. Watch Tomato Jones die in many painful ways or cover your screen in ketchup with successful completion.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 163 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and humorous premise, allowing players to control a tomato in a platforming adventure reminiscent of Indiana Jones.
  • Despite its flaws, many players found the game to be surprisingly fun and engaging, providing a good challenge and moments of enjoyment.
  • The low price point makes it an accessible option for casual gamers looking for a light-hearted experience.
  • The controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Numerous technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization, detract from the overall experience.
  • The game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive level design and limited content that may not hold players' interest for long.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its gripping story, immersive mechanics, and intense action, often compared favorably to other top titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us 2. While the experience is generally described as fun and engaging, some users noted minor glitches that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game combines beautiful graphics and a deep narrative with fast-paced, hands-on mechanics, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “Deep story and immersive gameplay.”
    • “Literally one of my favorite games of all time, it's simply amazing and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
    • “Deep, driven story with riveting characters, beautiful animations, and some serious edge-of-your-seat gameplay.”
    • “There were a few minor glitches that I encountered, a couple of which hindered gameplay, but they were in very specific situations (getting to the edge of a checkpoint and falling off every time I loaded back).”
    • “Clunky gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay: ★★★”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing yet repetitive, while others describe it as harsh and annoying. Although the soundtrack is considered optional and does not significantly impact the overall experience, many players expressed a desire for more variety and quality in the music. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point in an otherwise engaging game.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Very hands-on gameplay with new-gen graphics and awesome music!!!!”
    • “As you play for a while, the music track is rather repetitive and so are the squishy sound effects.”
    • “You make it past each level exploring this barren blocky wasteland, alone with your thoughts while a 7-second music loop plays in the background, representing your faded and broken memories of a past life.”
    • “The music is harsh and repetitive.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is described as deep and immersive, featuring gripping narratives and well-developed characters that surpass those of notable titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us 2. However, some players express frustration with the gameplay mechanics, suggesting that while the story may be compelling, the overall experience is marred by clunky controls.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Deep, driven story with riveting characters, beautiful animations, and some serious edge-of-your-seat gameplay.”
    • “Deep story and immersive gameplay.”
    • “Like Garfield Kart and Bad Rats, this game overwhelms you on its graphics, story, characters, and basically everything.”
    • “Story: ★★”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their appealing cartoonish 3D style, with many users noting the impressive visual quality and attention to detail, particularly in the physics of objects like tomatoes. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and immersive experience.

    • “The aesthetics are pleasing with the cartoonish 3D style, and the physics of the tomato are quite convincing.”
    • “Love the idea, love the visuals, and would be proud to have made something remotely close to half as good as this.”
    • “This game is fun, and the graphics are very nice to look at.”
    • “This game overwhelms you with its graphics, story, characters, and basically everything.”
    • “Graphics: ★★★”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in "Tomato Jones" is a standout feature, with players finding the game both hilarious and entertaining despite its lack of polish. The quirky puzzles elicit genuine laughter, making the experience enjoyable and engaging as players progress through increasingly challenging levels. Overall, the game's comedic theme and lighthearted approach contribute significantly to its charm.

    • “Overall, the game is fun, simple, and hilarious, and though it lacks some polish, I love it for what it is.”
    • “There are some puzzles in it that made me laugh and go 'come on, really?'”
    • “Just keep playing a bit more; I found that every level becomes more challenging and funny as long as you go :)”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users note significant improvements in load times and overall performance, others report issues with overheating and inadequate optimization for lighter systems. Overall, further tweaks could enhance the experience, but current performance varies widely among different hardware setups.

    • “If those loads are reduced, and the game is optimized and tweaked a bit, this game will be fantastic!”
    • “Load times have been drastically shortened and the game is better optimized, which definitely improves the experience!”
    • “Unfortunately, it's also poorly optimized.”
    • “I bought this to be a light game, to play on my ultrabook, but this game is poorly optimized; it can run well, but the top of my lap begins to burn.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, with minor glitches affecting gameplay, particularly related to the auto camera feature and specific scenarios like checkpoint loading. While these issues are not pervasive, they can hinder the experience in certain situations.

    • “I got it for $0.49, but make sure to immediately turn off the auto camera as it doesn't point in the optimal direction half the time and sometimes glitches and doesn't update.”
    • “There were a few minor glitches that I encountered, a couple of which hindered gameplay, but they were in very specific situations (getting to the edge of a checkpoint and falling off every time I loaded back).”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game is praised for its fun platforming elements and rage-inducing challenges, contributing to a high potential for replayability, earning a solid rating of three stars.

    • “I would actually recommend this game, as it's simply a fun platformer (with some rage game aspects) with high potential for replayability.”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found that there wasn't much to draw me back for a second playthrough.”
    • “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the limited variety in levels makes replaying feel repetitive.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the emotional challenge presented by the game, noting that it evokes nostalgia reminiscent of childhood gaming experiences. While it offers a mental and emotional test, it is also described as less frustrating than similar titles, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.

    • “Prepare to be challenged mentally and emotionally.”
    • “Tomato Jones brings me back to my childhood playing Marble Madness on NES, though I have to say, Tomato Jones made me feel far less like throwing a controller.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization practices in this context are criticized for being unethical, with developers using shell accounts to disguise their identity while engaging in asset flipping and exploiting others' work for quick financial gain on platforms like Steam.

    • “The monetization strategy feels like a blatant cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “The in-game purchases are excessively priced, and it feels like the developers are more interested in making money than creating a balanced game.”
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