Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition is an action-platformer following the pink-haired hero Tomba as he confronts the return of his porcine adversaries. This updated version of the 1999 PlayStation classic combines side-scrolling platforming with RPG elements, featuring quests and item collection across a colorful world where players must defeat evil pigs and restore peace to the land.
While in some instances going back to the classics in almost their original condition doesn’t feel terrible, in this case, it could feel much better.
Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition brings back a beloved sequel with cleaner polygon visuals and some modern conveniences. However, it still carries outdated mechanics and lacks additional enhancements that prevent it from standing out as a top-notch port. It’s a nostalgic delight for fans but newcomers may have difficulty picking this...
If you played this when you were eight years old, I get it, you have that emotional connection to the bright colours, the weird world, and the memories of playing something a little bit different. But coming into it fresh in 2026? It’s a clunky, confusing, and unattractive historic curiosity. I’m glad I played it just so I can finally tell my friend...
Almost as charming and whimsical as the first Tombi!, but that's not enough when controls are this frustrating. The 3D graphics haven't aged that well either, and the soundtrack is a bit of a let down compared to the first game. If your nostalgia is strong with this one, you might get some enjoyment from Tombi! 2, since it is rather faithful to the...
While Tomba’s floaty physics and obtuse objectives remain as stubborn as an evil swine, this Special Edition triumphs through generous QoL features and curated extras. It’s a nostalgic pig-pile of content that, despite its clunky combat, offers a definitive, legally sanctioned homecoming for our pink-haired hero.
