Tomb Joe

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Tomb Joe is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Amaterasusoftware and was released on April 22, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Sceptre of Gods and Tomb Joe's father's disappearance. Armed only with his sharp wit and his trusty whip, Joe will have to face deadly traps, dangerous wildlife, and the best soldiers of the Reich to reach his goal and bring fame to his father's name once again.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Simple and accessible platforming concept with a lighthearted, nostalgic tone.
Pixel-art style and retro-inspired visuals evoke classic adventure settings effectively.
Short gameplay with easy achievements and trading cards for completionists.

Poor and inconsistent controls with buggy hit detection and physics glitches.
Very short, repetitive, and linear levels with limited variety and little progression.
Multiple bugs including crashes on death, unclear objectives, lacking polish, and minimal audio design.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's story follows a classic pulp adventure theme set in jungle and temple ruins, offering a simple quest focused on exploration and survival. While some praise its Western-inspired storytelling and emotional depth, others find the narrative derivative and hampered by presentation issues like unreadable fonts and lackluster atmosphere. Overall, the story is serviceable but lacks originality and polish.
- “Framed within jungle landscapes and hazardous temple ruins, the game leans heavily into pulp adventure themes, presenting a straightforward quest built around exploration, survival, and light combat.”
- “'Tomb Joe's story is almost straight from the Indiana Jones franchise.”
- “So the game has decent pixel art and background, a brief tutorial when you start playing, as well as some dialogue which gives context to the story and goal of our character Joe.”
- “[b]story:[/b] 1 / 10”
- “Atmosphere is incredibly dull: there's no music in the stages, only in the mission screen.”
- “And the mission screens have typos.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The gameplay features traditional side-scrolling mechanics with simple movement, jumping, and combat in compact levels, emphasizing nostalgia and accessibility over innovation. While sound design and minor incentives like achievements add some charm, the lack of narrative depth and evolving mechanics results in a basic and somewhat repetitive experience.
- “Gameplay is structured around traditional side-scrolling mechanics.”
- “There’s no strong narrative hook, meaningful upgrades, or evolving mechanics to keep players invested.”
- “It focuses on simplicity, nostalgia, and accessible mechanics rather than innovation or complexity.”
- “Gameplay centers on basic movement, jumping, and combat while navigating compact levels filled with hazards.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is generally described as simple and functional, often repetitive and lacking personality, with some noting minimal or absent music during gameplay stages. However, one review highlights an exceptional score by Bruce Broughton that effectively enhances the game's dramatic moments. Overall, the audio supports the retro atmosphere but does little to elevate the experience significantly.
- “Sound design complements the retro atmosphere with simple musical tracks and functional effects that support gameplay without drawing particular attention.”
- “The incredible music score by Bruce Incredible Broughton is an essential part of the autobiography’s incredible success.”
- “The music complements the action, swelling at just the right moments to heighten the drama.”
- “Audio design follows suit: sound effects and music are serviceable but repetitive, adding little personality or atmosphere to the adventure.”
- “The retro graphics are okay, the game has no music and the sound effects are very basic.”
- “Atmosphere is incredibly dull: there's no music in the stages, only in the mission screen.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes after dying and buggy movement mechanics. Animations and screen transitions are poorly executed, leading to a frustrating and glitch-ridden experience that many users find negatively impacts gameplay.
- “After dying the game freezes, all I could do is quit.”
- “Overall, the game plays really poorly and the movement feels buggy.”
- “Also, the animations don't link well, your momentum gets cut every time you land from a jump or fall, and the transitions between screens/areas can be buggy or just poorly put together.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The game features a pixel-art style that captures a retro aesthetic but offers basic animation and environmental detail. Overall, the graphics are considered subpar and less impressive compared to classic platformers from the early 90s.
- “Visually, the game adopts a pixel-art aesthetic reminiscent of early console platformers.”
- “Amazing graphics”
- “While the art style succeeds in establishing a cohesive tone, the animation and environmental detail remain fairly basic.”
- “The retro graphics are ok, the game has no music and the sound effects are very basic.”
- “I have played much better platform games, with better controls and better graphics in the early 90s.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The atmosphere is generally seen as functional but lacking distinct personality, with simple and repetitive sound design that supports gameplay without enhancing immersion. While lighting and visual elements receive praise for creating a timeless feel, the overall ambiance is considered dull by some due to the absence of music during stages.
- “Sound design complements the retro atmosphere with simple musical tracks and functional effects that support gameplay without drawing particular attention.”
- “Incredible lighting, especially during the evening scenes, adds an incredible atmosphere that gives the game a timeless feel.”
- “The performances, direction, and atmosphere make it a true classic.”
- “Audio design follows suit: sound effects and music are serviceable but repetitive, adding little personality or atmosphere to the adventure.”
- “Atmosphere is incredibly dull: there's no music in the stages, only in the mission screen.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is described as a witty and playful balance that adds both tension and levity, often blending cleverness with absurdity. Random, unexpected moments, like exaggerated rock drops, contribute to its hilarity, making it genuinely funny for players.
- “His incredible performance is both witty and tragic, perfectly balancing the tension between his playful humor and fragile health.”
- “Indiana Jones is maniacally laughing in the corner, covering his face.”
- “The random rock drops during this scene are so over the top, I just couldn't stop laughing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers minimal replayability, with secrets providing only a slight incentive to replay, but overall limited variety and progression. Some users report no replay value at all, further hindered by bugs.
- “Very limited variety, progression, and replay value.”
- “There is zero replayability, weird bugs and more.”
- “These secrets add a small layer of replay value, though they do not drastically alter the overall experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect is praised for its incredible depth and gravitas, with standout portrayals adding significant emotional layers. The slower moments allow characters to breathe and enhance emotional resonance, though some may find the pacing slows down at times. Overall, the experience is described as heartwarming.
- “Gassy Elliott’s portrayal of Virgil Earp brings incredible gravitas to the story, and Paxton’s portrayal of Morgan Earp adds an incredible emotional layer to the autobiography.”
- “The slower moments give the characters room to breathe, allowing for more emotional depth, though some readers might find it dragging at points.”
- “Heartwarming.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The feedback provided does not contain relevant information about the game's optimization.