Tomb Joe
- April 22, 2017
- Amaterasusoftware
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Tomb Joe," players step into the boots of the titular archaeologist as he investigates the fate of his father and the legendary Scepter of Gods. The game features intense action and puzzle-solving in ancient Central American ruins, where the line between myth and reality blurs. As Joe, players will uncover the truth behind the Scepter and the mysterious disappearance of his father's expedition.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Tomb Joe offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic games, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate retro-style gameplay.
- The game is easy and fast to complete, making it appealing for achievement hunters and trading card collectors.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the glitches and bugs to be amusing, adding a layer of entertainment to the experience.
- The controls are awkward and sensitive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to manage.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and poor level design, leading to a lack of coherence and enjoyment.
- There is no clear ending, and players often find themselves stuck or having to restart the game frequently, which detracts from the overall experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and bugs, which, while adding a unique challenge, detract from the overall experience. Players report issues with animation transitions and momentum loss during jumps, as well as problematic screen transitions that hinder gameplay fluidity.
“It's very hard but somehow fun because of the glitches and bugs.”
“The animations don't link well; your momentum gets cut every time you land from a jump or fall, and the transitions between screens and areas can be buggy or poorly put together.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its over-the-top moments, such as the random rock drops, which users find genuinely hilarious and entertaining.
“The random rock drops during this are so overkill, I just couldn't stop laughing at it.”
“Hilarious.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally appreciated by users, though some have noted that the font style used for the text is difficult to read, which detracts from the overall experience.
“What I liked was the story, but the font style is unreadable.”
“The game has a compelling story.”
