Tomato Way

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Tomato Way is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Vladislav Castillo Gonzalez and was released on December 7, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

FPS/Slasher/Horror for people with strong nerves. Tomato Way it`s like your favorite video game, but better.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 448 reviews

story24 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

Unique and imaginative indie game with a quirky, surreal world and engaging storytelling.
Deep and meaningful narrative that resonates emotionally, inspiring many players.
Highly praised soundtrack and distinctive art style that enhance the game's atmosphere.

Severe performance and optimization issues causing low frame rates and lag, even on powerful hardware.
Clunky controls and unpolished gameplay mechanics that detract from player enjoyment.
Short game length with limited content, leaving some players feeling the experience is incomplete.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Tomato Way" is widely praised for its originality, emotional depth, and engaging narrative centered on a heroic tomato on a unique journey, with many reviewers highlighting its charm, memorable characters, and cinematic quality. However, some find the plot confusing, overly short (around one hour), and inconsistently executed, leaving parts unclear or feeling random. Overall, the story is considered a standout aspect that captivates many players despite mixed opinions on clarity and length.
- “This game was not only a treat for the eyes but also a treat for the soul. I didn't expect the masterful cinematics that would come from this game; I swear the cinematics were made by Blizzard. The story brought me to my knees in an odd mix of joy and anger. I cried not only more for the beautiful story but also the fact that the game ended. No further words can express the pure exuberance and euphoria that this gift from God gave me.”
- “The plot of Tomato Way might seem nonsensical at first—a tomato wielding weapons and battling bizarre foes—but beneath the surface lies a narrative of resilience and self-discovery.”
- “The game’s unique premise and engaging storytelling immediately capture your attention, immersing you in a charming universe that feels fresh and imaginative.”
- “The story line is confusing, the graphics are atrocious, and the combat is mediocre.”
- “Also, we learnt nothing about the characters or the story at all??”
- “I think the developer of this game wanted players to hold onto the game longer because the story is pretty short if it weren't for the extremely long corridors and never-ending enemy fights.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game is highly polarizing, with some praising its smooth mechanics, unique style, and engaging combat, while many criticize its clunky controls, poor optimization, short duration, and repetitive or unbalanced design. Although certain aspects like soundtrack and flow receive positive notes, overall the gameplay is often described as frustrating, choppy, and lacking depth, detracting significantly from the experience.
- “The gameplay flowed so well and was so appealing: jumping, dashing, and puzzle-solving all seemed effortless.”
- “The gameplay is excellent and exquisite, and there are terrifying, complex villains with equally intricate storylines.”
- “The gameplay: the gunplay is the smoothest gunplay I have ever seen, the swordplay feels real and buttery.”
- “The concept is interesting and everything is cool, but the gameplay is atrocious, unbearable.”
- “My only issue is the graphics, no matter how low I set the resolution the game lags really badly and the overall gameplay is very choppy and really makes it hard to play the game.”
- “Additionally, the gameplay can feel repetitive and uninspired, detracting from the overall experience.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User reviews on the game's graphics are highly polarized, with some praising its unique, colorful, and distinctive art style and cinematic qualities, while others criticize the visuals as low quality, dark, and poorly optimized, causing performance issues and gameplay difficulty. The overall impression is that the graphics appeal to those who appreciate unconventional or intentionally stylized visuals, but may frustrate players expecting polished or high-fidelity presentation.
- “The art style is both colorful and distinctive, creating a whimsical atmosphere that perfectly matches the game's quirky humor.”
- “Gameplay, graphics, effects, coop... everything is masterfully crafted.”
- “Amazing story, impressive graphics, and a unique set of memorable characters.”
- “My only issue is the graphics; no matter how low I set the resolution, the game lags really badly and the overall gameplay is very choppy, making it hard to play the game.”
- “The visuals are horrible, not just because of the aesthetic or quality of the textures and models, but also because of how dark everything is, with you barely being able to see the enemies before they kill you.”
- “The main problem for me is the optimization; for some reason, the game runs with 20-30 fps on my PC even on the lowest graphics, sometimes dropping to 5, making it almost unplayable. The developer should fix that.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely described as dark, grotesque, and offbeat, blending quirky satire with morbid and surreal elements that elicit both laughter and unease. While many players appreciate its clever writing, witty dialogue, and hilarious cutscenes, others find its comedic attempts inconsistent or overly bizarre. Overall, the humor strongly contributes to the game's unique charm, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “They are grotesque, haunting, hilarious — like mutant vegetables carved from nightmares and dipped in satire.”
- “The writing was witty, the dialogue clever; it kept me chuckling while at the same time yanking on my heartstrings.”
- “Very funny game, I enjoyed every second playing it; it's horror and comedy at the same time, very enjoyable 10000/10.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The game's soundtrack is widely praised as one of the best and most memorable, significantly enhancing the overall experience with catchy, engaging, and fitting music. While some users find it award-worthy and life-changing, a few critique the sound design but still acknowledge that the music itself stands out positively.
- “It has one of the best soundtracks of all time.”
- “The soundtrack deserves its own paragraph — no, its own Grammy.”
- “One of the standout features of Tomato Way is its soundtrack, which complements the gameplay beautifully, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Soundtrack: 3/5 - fitting, but nothing more.”
- “The weapons are bad, the controls are bad, the plot is not interesting, the enemies are stupid, the soundtrack sucks, the game does not last 10+ hours (the arena doesn't count since it's just the combat mode, which is terrible) and I can't even play the last level.”
- “Okay screw details so: snail comes and hands you mail, you walk through desert, go to bar, kill bartender, walk through hell (the bar whatever), kill giant rat, find remains of sheriff, drive through desert, kill a dude with minigun, go to the city, hit by truck, respawn, walk to hospital, clear hospital, kill final boss, gratz now listen to some classical (for lack of a better word) USSR sounding music.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from consistently poor optimization, leading to frequent stuttering and very low frame rates even on low settings, which significantly hampers the gameplay experience. Despite its potential, many users find the performance frustrating and express hope for future improvements from the developers.
- “Had it been better optimized and informed us better with the controls, it would be an easy 9-10/10 considering its price/performance.”
- “The main problem for me is the optimization. For some reason, the game runs with 20-30 fps on my PC even on the lowest graphics. Sometimes it drops to 5, making it almost unplayable. The dev seems friendly and should fix that, besides adding new things like a save system, new guns, new chapters, etc.”
- “While I cannot support this game due to the consistently bad frame rate, I do hope the dev will make a simpler, more optimized game in the future.”
- “The main problem for me is the optimization. For some reason, the game runs at 20-30 fps on my PC even at the lowest graphics settings, sometimes dropping to 5 fps, making it almost unplayable. The dev seems friendly and should focus on fixing this besides adding new content.”
- “A genuinely interesting experience that's been gutted by irredeemably bad optimization.”
- “While I cannot support this game due to consistently bad frame rates, I do hope the dev will make a simpler, more optimized game in the future.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, evoking a wide range of strong feelings from laughter to heartbreak, and even inspiring personal reflection and growth. Its heartfelt story and intense gameplay combine to create memorable, moving moments despite some mechanical issues.
- “Every interaction left me stunned, giggling, or emotionally destabilized.”
- “I started exercising, eating better, and addressing the mental and emotional struggles I had been avoiding for years.”
- “Very emotional story mixed with intense and well done PvE combat.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is often praised for its colorful, whimsical art style and quirky humor, creating a unique and engaging cartoon-like world. While some find the setting and thematic choices intriguing, technical issues and language barriers detract from the overall immersion for others. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout aspect, though it may not appeal equally to all players.
- “The art style is both colorful and distinctive, creating a whimsical atmosphere that perfectly matches the game's quirky humor.”
- “The vibrant colors mixed with fanciful designs created an atmosphere almost akin to stepping into a colorful cartoon.”
- “Atmosphere unrivaled by any game in its genre.”
- “While having some interesting thematic decisions and generally holding a strange atmosphere, I cannot recommend this game due to floaty Unity combat.”
- “It lacks atmosphere, but that could be because it's in Ukrainian.”
- “Real problem for me - you can't invert Y mouse axis and the author admitted not knowing how to fix that. I really like the concept, idea, and the whole setting and atmosphere, but I just cannot play due to those technical issues.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for its unique and well-crafted designs, contributing to an engaging story experience. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of more mature or provocative elements in the character aesthetics. Overall, the character design is considered impressive and thoughtfully developed.
- “From the easily award-winning soundtrack to story and character design like never before seen, Tomato Way has been utterly life-changing.”
- “Amazing character design.”
- “Great character design and development.”
- “The character designs lack the provocative elements that some might expect, leading to disappointment for those looking for a more mature aesthetic.”
- “He is a pinnacle of character design.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s stability is poor, with frequent lag, bugs, and glitches disrupting the experience. While it shows potential, it feels unfinished and messy, typical of many indie titles on Steam.
- “This game is laggy, buggy, and messy.”
- “Glitches are everywhere, which affects the overall experience.”
- “I've learned not to expect too much from Steam indie games; they're usually unfinished and buggy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, with some enjoyment found in the arena mode for high score enthusiasts, but overall the replay value is rated low.
- “Replay value: 2/5 - arena mode for those who like their high scores”