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.

In "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.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game offers easy 100% achievements, making it appealing for completionists and trading card collectors.
Some players found humor in the game's glitches and bugs, describing it as a 'so bad it's good' experience.
The retro graphics and simple premise may appeal to those looking for a quick, light-hearted platforming experience.

The game is plagued by poor controls, bugs, and a lack of polish, making it frustrating to play.
With only three short levels and minimal content, many players found the game to be lacking in depth and replayability.
The game has been criticized for being an 'asset flip', lacking originality and professional development.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story is described as engaging and reminiscent of the Indiana Jones franchise, taking players on a journey filled with highs and lows. However, the presentation suffers from issues such as an unreadable font style and a lack of atmospheric music, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, typos in the mission screens further undermine the storytelling quality.
- “I cannot fathom the heights and the depths that the story brought me to.”
- “[i]Tomb Joe[/i]'s story is almost straight from [i]Indiana Jones[/i] franchise.”
- “Goes for a story.”
- “Atmosphere is incredibly dull: there's no music in the stages, only in the mission screen.”
- “And the mission screens have typos.”
- “[i]tomb joe[/i]'s story is almost straight from [i]indiana jones[/i] franchise.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay. Movement feels inconsistent, animations are poorly executed, and transitions between areas are often problematic, leading to a frustrating experience despite some enjoyment derived from the chaos. Overall, players describe the game as poorly constructed and riddled with issues.
- “Overall, the game plays really poorly and the movement feels buggy.”
- “It's miserable, buggy, and really short.”
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics are generally considered subpar, with many reviewers noting that they are reminiscent of early 90s games but lack the quality and polish of more modern titles. Additionally, the absence of music and basic sound effects further detracts from the overall visual experience.
- “Amazing graphics”
- “Amazing graphics”
- “I have played much better platform games, with better controls and better graphics in the early 90s....”
- “The music is pretty bad and the graphics are subpar.”
- “The retro graphics are ok, the game has no music and the sound effects are very basic.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's music is largely criticized, with many noting the absence of music during gameplay, leading to a dull atmosphere. When present, the music is described as poor, and the sound effects are basic, contributing to an overall lackluster audio experience.
- “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.”
- “The music is pretty bad and the graphics are subpar.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by over-the-top moments, such as Indiana Jones's maniacal laughter and the absurdity of random rock drops, which many players found to be laugh-out-loud funny. Overall, the comedic elements are described as both unexpected and entertaining, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
- “The random rock drops during this are so overkill, I just couldn't stop laughing at it.”
- “Hilarious.”
- “Indiana Jones is maniacally laughing in the corner covering his face...”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users consistently describe the emotional aspect of the game as heartwarming, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings and create a positive, uplifting experience.
- “The game is incredibly heartwarming, leaving a lasting emotional impact.”
- “I found the story to be deeply heartwarming, resonating with my own experiences.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters made the game truly heartwarming.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for having no replayability, with players reporting persistent bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “There is zero replayability, weird bugs, and more.”
- “There is zero replayability, weird bugs, and more.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is criticized for being incredibly dull, with users noting the absence of music during gameplay stages, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly dull: there's no music in the stages, only in the mission screen.”