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  • Summary: A photo adventure. Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!A photo adventure. Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

    Key Features
    - Take photos with your camera to solve puzzles and help people!
    - Listen to chill beats and take in your surroundings!
    - Meet quirky characters and help them with their problems!
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. 90
    Brilliantly simple and beautifully stripped back, TOEM is what an indie game should be. It's different, a palette-cleanser if you will and takes me back to where games were just fun. No grinding, no monthly online events, just find this bloke's cat and take a photo of it. There's beauty here in the pure simplicity. TOEM runs well, plays great, and most people will find joy within its black and white walls.
  2. Sep 13, 2021
    80
    Like each of the hundred or more photos you’re likely to take in one playthrough, Toem is exactly what it appears to be: an eye-catching but short adventure about exploring and puzzle-solving. Your photo targets range from loud and obvious to near-invisible, so everyone should find something fun to hunt. The textures don’t always hold up from every angle, and the trip ends far too soon, but there are definitely memories here worth keeping.
  3. Sep 13, 2021
    80
    It's a very simple game that you can easily wrap up over a weekend, but it's a satisfying, imaginative, and endlessly pleasant adventure while it lasts.
  4. Sep 13, 2021
    80
    What sets TOEM apart from the many other wholesome games that plateau at mediocrity is its excellent execution of the concepts it puts forth. There is no design here that is questionable, no idea that feels unfinished. This is simply a well-crafted jaunt through a charming world. And it’s one that beckons me to return long after I’ve done everything I can possibly do in the game just to see what other amusing pictures I can take.
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    Oct 17, 2021
    80
    Each area, from a forest dwelling to the city to a seaside port, is friendly and fun to explore. Even ghosts just require a little help to move on.2 Conflict comes in the form of problems that everyone is happy to collaborate on fixing. Solutions usually involve your camera in unusual ways, such as directing a lighthouse with your zoom during a storm. It’s a journey you’ll remember, and by the end, you’ll have a camera roll full of memories to look back at. [Issue#7, p.78]
  6. 80
    Toem is a frequent delight with a wonderful photo mechanic and excellent music. Just a shame it's not longer. It's pretty great though. Get to it.
  7. 75
    On all levels, Toem feels like an homage of sorts to the early days of Nintendo. Through the game itself, it pays respects to Pokémon, while every facet of the presentation feels like a classic touchstone, from the hand-drawn aesthetic to the inaudible warble of the world’s creatures. It’s familiar, accessible and it sets a fun, quirky tone that’ll please anyone who gives it the time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Beautiful beautiful game, one of the best games I have played in 2022. I was hesitant at first cause I do not care about photo mode in gamesBeautiful beautiful game, one of the best games I have played in 2022. I was hesitant at first cause I do not care about photo mode in games but this was a very unique experience. Puzzles, collectibles, story, gameplay all fit together perfectly. It took me around around 5 hours to get the platinum and I loved every second of it. Expand
  2. Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Beautiful beautiful game, one of the best games I have played in 2022. I was hesitant at first cause I do not care about photo mode in gamesBeautiful beautiful game, one of the best games I have played in 2022. I was hesitant at first cause I do not care about photo mode in games but this was a very unique experience. Puzzles, collectibles, story, gameplay all fit together perfectly. It took me around around 5 hours to get the platinum and I loved every second of it. Expand
  3. Apr 8, 2023
    10
    Que experiência única foi jogar esse jogo, que sensibilidade tiveram os desenvolvedores pra criar algo tão brilhante, cativante e lindo, umaQue experiência única foi jogar esse jogo, que sensibilidade tiveram os desenvolvedores pra criar algo tão brilhante, cativante e lindo, uma verdadeira obra dos games. Um jogo delicioso, e uma platina fácil e gostosa de pegar, foi uma experiencia única, vou jogar a DLC Bastos em breve! Expand
  4. Sep 18, 2022
    9
    A small and pleasant game with interesting gameplay and an amazing world:).
  5. Sep 25, 2022
    9
    Innovative, fun and intriguing little game. It surprised me and shows that the latest graphics, convulated game mechanics and HollywoodInnovative, fun and intriguing little game. It surprised me and shows that the latest graphics, convulated game mechanics and Hollywood storylines are not what makes a game fun. Expand
  6. Jan 13, 2023
    8
    Muy entrenido, hace bien todo lo que se propone, recomendado sobretodo para personas que les guste juegos como el pokemon snap, este es el ideal
  7. Oct 13, 2022
    0
    I was not expecting this game to be this good! it's a great short adventure filled with life! It's an amazing pickup. Thanks guys, reallyI was not expecting this game to be this good! it's a great short adventure filled with life! It's an amazing pickup. Thanks guys, really looking forward to play your upcoming games! Expand

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