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Tomba Returns To Physical, Along With The Evil Swine

Whoopee Camp’s Tomba is a cult classic in the PS1 library, and was hard (and expensive) to find until Limited Run Games stepped in last year. It was re-released physically for PS5, Switch and PC that August, followed by regular and super-sized physical editions months later. Those who assumed this meant we’d be getting Tomba 2 were correct. The physical was announced earlier this month.

The new enhanced version of Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return will include a Save Anywhere feature (no memory card required), a Rewind function to reverse bad decisions, and a museum section “chock full of classic original packaging and manuals, advertisements, merchandise photos, previously unseen game design documents, and high-resolution original artwork.”

The standard physical edition of the game costs $34.99 and is available for Switch, PS5 and PC (yup, physical on PC). The Classic Edition comes in a box emulating the look of a Playstation case and throws in a Steelbook, a soundtrack CD and a double-sided poster — all for $69.99. But for those gonzo fans, only what’s been dubbed the Whoopee Edition will satisfy, and for $149.99 it contains:

  • Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition Game
  • Retro Box
  • SteekBook
  • Soundtrack CD
  • Doube-Sided Poster
  • Deluxe Hardcover Art Book & Strategy Guide By Stuart Gipp & Max Burnette with Jeremy Parish
  • Charles Figure
  • Tomba with Flying Squirrel Suit Figure
  • Art Prints

Preorders for Tomba 2 will remain open on the Limited Run website until November 16.

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|Dexter|

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I am surprised that Limited Run Games keeps doing physical PC versions. It feels nostalgic in a way, since boxed PC games were once common. For Tomba 2, it’s a nice touch because it helps bridge the gap between the digital age and physical collecting. The museum section might be my favorite part since I enjoy looking at concept art and vintage marketing materials.

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Barukyu

It's Molin time!

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I grew up playing Tomba 2 on the original PlayStation, so seeing it get a physical rerelease makes me genuinely happy. The Save Anywhere and Rewind features are perfect additions for modern players. The museum section sounds especially interesting because it gives fans a glimpse into the game’s history and development. I already bought the first game through Limited Run, so this is an instant preorder for me.

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So many retro rereleases skip the archival aspect, but this one seems packed with old documents and art. That’s the kind of effort I appreciate. It feels like a tribute, not just a product. I think developers and publishers should take notes from Limited Run on how to treat classic games.

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Eddie Balrog

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I always thought Tomba 2 was one of those games that would stay stuck in the PS1 era forever, so this rerelease is a pleasant surprise. It is nice that Limited Run Games is giving it modern features like Rewind and Save Anywhere. These quality-of-life updates make it easier for new players to enjoy without frustration. I like that they included a museum mode too; it shows real respect for the game’s history.

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descendo233432

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No, I’m going to pass. I’m not spending money on some game that looks like it was made when dinosaurs were still around. Why would I play something from the PlayStation 1 era when games today look way better? The graphics are old, the movement is weird, and the characters look like pink blobs. I get that some people are nostalgic, but I don’t see the appeal. There are so many modern games with better visuals, smoother controls, and actual voice acting. I don’t care how “classic” it is—if I wanted to play something that looks like a 3D potato, I’d open an emulator and call it a day.

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