The PS1 Wildchild | Tomba! / Tombi! (Ep. 176)

(00:00:00) The PS1 Wildchild | Tomba! / Tombi! (Ep. 176)
(00:04:15) Personal Histories
(00:10:56) Community Forum
(00:16:00) Development
(00:27:07) Art Style (and a Digression on Difficulty)
(01:03:19) Mechanics: An Action Game?
(01:17:36) Tomba's Event System
(01:33:22) Music and Sound
(01:51:28) Boss Fights and Wrapping Up

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I usually put a game quote up top...but just imagine Tomba yelling and making Tomba noises, instead.

This week, first-time co-host Georgie (Press Pause Radio) joins to take a step into the halcyon days of the Playstation 1—because we're talking Tomba!, the sole series created by Whoppee Camp. Tomba is pure "early video game" in more ways than one; join Rick and George as they discuss the signature "Events" system, the surprising amount of freedom (and frustration) throughout, good-time music, and beatin' up pigs. Who doesn't love that? What I DO hope you love...is the show today. Please enjoy!

Referenced Links
1997 Developer Interview
2024 Developer Interview
A full list of in-game Events


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