![]() ![]() ![]() 17 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC via Steam. Like in A Short Hike, getting to the top of Toem’s mountain as fast as possible is not the point, because the sheer joy of these worlds is built to be savored. It feels similar in this way to Adam Robinson-Yu’s A Short Hike, the indie breakout from 2019, despite the two games being nothing alike mechanically and visually. ![]() There’s just enough in Toem that I want to (and actually can) uncover all the secrets. It’s the sort of game that I want more of, but I’m thankful the developers stopped when they did: Every new discovery and world feels fresh and fulfilling, and not a single moment felt overwrought. The game itself is small, just over three hours to complete, but manages to pack so many sweet moments into its concise world. The simple mechanics of stopping to snap a photo - sometimes with light puzzles that include a tripod or horn to surprise subjects - work so perfectly with the goofy charm of Toem’s towns. Announced for Nintendo Switch during an Indie World. In an announcement from the official Twitter account, it’s been revealed the indie title will release on September 17 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Mostly, helping means taking photos, but it sometimes means whimsical and silly tasks, like taking a ghost on a date. TOEM, the adorable black and white photography game, is finally coming to Switch next month. Bus trips to each of Toem’s locations require a bunch of stamps on the bus pass, each of which can be earned by helping out locals. The camera is essential not only in capturing that trip, but actually traveling through the different cities and towns, too. Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this. When Toem begins, you’re given a camera with some basic functions, letting you zoom and take selfies, and you set out on a journey to the top of a mountain to photograph something called the toem. It perfectly uses the snap of a camera shutter to evoke a cozy, lived-in world. Toem is the next iteration of the photography game. Before Toem, Umurangi Generation used photography to tell a story of a decaying world Alba: A Wildlife Adventure used the practice in its feel-good story about saving and appreciating natural environments and, of course, there’s New Pokémon Snap, a game using photographs to test your perfect timing. It’s part of a growing number of photography games that use the act of capturing photos - and noticing environments around the player - as the main function of the game. In Toem, developer Something We Made’s game is built around the idea of a photography mode. There’s no real standard for photo modes: Most come with zoom and camera movement, but no two are the same, allowing players to take a breath to capture something with a shutter click. For now, the game is available on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.Many big-budget video games come with a dedicated photo mode these days - a tool designed specifically for capturing a game within a single frame. Toem won a BAFTA in 2022 for “ best debut“, so people are likely excited to see what’s to come next from the developer. It may be a little on the brief side, but I won’t soon forget my time trekking my way up the mountain and helping people on the way”. Exploring the beautiful world taking snaps (be they important for progression or otherwise) filled me with joy from start to finish. That’s not all! TOEM is also available for free this month to all PlayStation Plus subscribers, the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming update.īack when we reviewed the game on Switch in September 2021, Lyle gave it a huge 9/10 score, saying it “is a relaxing and heartwarming take on the photography game, with no time limits or lives to spoil the laid back vibes. To celebrate, TOEM is also 50% off on Steam for the coming week. The new update will be releasing September 16 on Steam and will be hitting PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch soon after. ![]()
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