TOMOMI
- March 25, 2022
- NUL2 STUDIO
Get on Steam"TOMOMI" is a Metroidvania side-scrolling game where players control Tomomi, a combat-skilled but airheaded lesbian hero, on a mission with her supporter Riko to infiltrate the evil Animalia's complex and stop their new superweapon. Traverse through diverse areas, acquire new abilities, and defeat massive bosses in this action-packed adventure. Tomomi may be small, but her abilities are mighty, allowing her to jump, transform, and swing her way through hidden areas and secret rooms.
Reviews
- Fast-paced and fluid combat with engaging boss fights that offer a fair challenge.
- Charming art style and characters, with a cute and humorous narrative that appeals to fans of lighthearted games.
- Well-designed map layout that minimizes backtracking and keeps players oriented, making for a smooth gameplay experience.
- Lacks proper controller support, requiring players to use keyboard controls which can be cumbersome.
- The story and writing are considered shallow and not particularly engaging, with some players finding the humor off-putting.
- Some technical issues, such as unskippable dialogue after saving and a messy menu control scheme, detract from the overall experience.
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with catchy tunes that complement the fast-paced combat. Reviewers highlight the quality of the sound design, noting that it contributes positively to the gameplay without being intrusive. Overall, the soundtrack is described as exciting and memorable, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Respects your time, so no backtracking, exciting and fluid combat, fitting and amazing soundtrack.”
“Easy to play and not too difficult for this type of game, catchy music and great responsive controls.”
“Fast paced with a simple combat system and great soundtrack.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally solid, featuring clean visuals and detailed animations, though some users find the character portraits lacking in quality. While opinions on the art style vary, many appreciate its charm and cuteness, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“Good metroidvania, tight controls, quick movement, clean graphics with detailed attack animations.”
“+ I love the art style, very cute.”
“The visuals were solid; the only weak part about the visuals are the portraits, because they look bad. At the same time, they do add a certain charm to the game.”
“The only weak part about the visuals are the portraits, because they look bad, at the same time they do add a certain charm to the game.”
“Well, I am not very big on the art style.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is widely regarded as the weakest aspect of the game, characterized by shallow writing and a simplistic plot that primarily serves to guide players through the gameplay. It revolves around a clichéd premise of a lone swordswoman battling an evil corporation, lacking depth and engagement compared to other titles in the genre.
“Evil corporation making a weapon to take over the city, a lone swordswoman with a mission handler for backup is sent to take them out.”
“The weakest aspect of the game is the story; the writing is very shallow, and the narrative is merely a guide to tell you where to go next.”
“Story-wise, it doesn't have much of one.”
“Evil corporation making a weapon to take over the city; a lone swordswoman with a mission handler for backup is sent to take them out.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as snappy and fast-paced, appealing to fans of metroidvanias who prioritize gameplay over difficulty. It offers a casual experience with a focus on exploration and power-ups, though achieving 100% completion requires significant grinding. Players who enjoyed the base mechanics may find similar experiences in titles like Valdis Story or Bunny Must Die.
“Snappier and faster than most €20 games; if you like metroidvanias like me and basically care only about gameplay, this is a great purchase.”
“Focuses on casual gameplay and is not punishing.”
“Gameplay-wise, you can become quite powerful if you search out secret areas for bonus cash and power-ups, but you have to do a lot of grinding to 100% the game.”
“If you liked the base gameplay of this game and want to see something similar but a bit more fleshed out, I recommend you check out Valdis Story or Bunny Must Die/Chelsea and the Seven Devils.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized as quirky and self-referential, appealing to those who enjoy a lighthearted and irreverent tone. However, it may not resonate with all players, particularly those who are less fond of anime or cartoonish styles, leading to mixed reactions regarding its effectiveness.
“The writing doesn't take itself seriously, so you might get a bigger kick out of the game's humor than I did.”
“Weird humor, a bit too winking maybe, but that's just my taste.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's tight controls, engaging enemy design, and charming characters contribute to its replayability. Additionally, the increased difficulty of enemies and bosses in New Game Plus (NG+) mode further enhances the incentive to replay the game.
“Tight controls and good enemy design offer replay value, charming characters... what's not to like?”
“There is replay value in enemies and bosses being stronger on New Game Plus.”
“Once you complete the game, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and branching paths makes replaying feel tedious.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while exploring secret areas can yield significant rewards and enhance power, achieving 100% completion requires substantial grinding.
“Gameplay-wise, you can become quite powerful if you search out secret areas for bonus cash and power-ups, but you have to do a lot of grinding to 100% the game.”
