TOMOMI

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TOMOMI is a single player arcade role playing game. It was developed by NUL2 STUDIO and was released on March 25, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and fluid combat with engaging mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate action-oriented gameplay.
Charming art style and character designs, along with a cute narrative that appeals to fans of lighthearted themes.
Well-structured map layout that minimizes backtracking, allowing players to progress smoothly without getting lost.

Lack of proper controller support, requiring players to rely on keyboard controls which can be inconvenient.
The story and writing are considered weak, with some players finding the humor and references off-putting.
Some technical issues, such as unskippable dialogues after saving and a confusing menu control scheme, detract from the overall experience.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
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 well-suited to the game's dynamics.
- “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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally solid, featuring clean visuals and detailed attack animations, though the character portraits are often criticized for their poor quality. Despite this flaw, some players find the portraits add a unique charm to the game, while opinions on the overall art style vary, with some praising it as cute and appealing.
- “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.”
- “I am not very big on the art style.”
- “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.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely regarded as the weakest aspect of the game, characterized by simplistic writing and a lack of depth. It revolves around a clichéd plot involving an evil corporation and a lone swordswoman on a mission, serving primarily as a means to guide players through the gameplay rather than offering a compelling narrative. Overall, the story fails to engage, prompting comparisons to other games with more developed narratives.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The weakest aspect of the game is the story; the writing is very shallow, and the narrative is merely there to guide you to the next objective.”
- “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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as snappy and fast-paced, appealing to fans of metroidvanias who prioritize gameplay over challenge. It offers a casual experience with a focus on exploration and power-ups, though players may need to grind significantly to achieve 100% completion. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy engaging gameplay without a punishing difficulty level.
- “Snappier and faster than most €20 games. If you like metroidvanias like me and basically care only about gameplay, this is a great purchase.”
- “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.”
- “Focuses on casual gameplay and is not punishing.”
- “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.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is described as quirky and self-referential, appealing to those who enjoy a lighthearted and non-serious approach to writing. However, it may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who are less fond of anime or cartoonish styles, leading to mixed reactions among players.
- “The writing isn't taking itself seriously, so you might get more of a kick out of the game's humor than I did.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's tight controls and engaging enemy design, which contribute to its replayability. The presence of stronger enemies and bosses in new game plus (NG+) modes further enhances the incentive to replay, alongside the charm of the characters. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “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.”
- “There is replay value in enemies and bosses being stronger on New Game Plus.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while exploring secret areas can significantly enhance power and resources, 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.”