The game is set to come out on RS and Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2022. Relaxing photography adventure Toem out September 17 on PS5 – PlayStation.The three-person independent Hiding Spot Games studio and renowned publisher Fellow Traveller announced their collaboration: the company will launch a “cute and creepy ” visual novellas by Beacon Pines.Toem Is a Black and White Photography Adventure Looking Picturesque on PS5.
Toem will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC on September 17, 2022. And with all of its little details, I imagine a player might be able to return a few times to check out little extras they might have missed. But it is the sort of adventure that goes out of its way to make someone feel comfortable. Which doesn’t mean you can’t rush through and finish it in a single weekend if you’d like. It rewards you for taking your time and paying attention. Toem is an utterly delightful Switch photography game that is filled with personality and doesn’t wear out its welcome. And customization items can be found for your photographer, which can do things like change their appearance, offer sound effects, cause your movement speed to change, and perhaps offer you enough “swag” to impress others. Compendium creatures seem to always be lurking about. There are some great shots that require you to really watch and wait for the right time. Sometimes, you’ll take a photo of something and get a “surprise” photograph that’s far more detailed than what you’d expect from the in-world representation. I was also a big fan of the unexpected moments.
Though it is also quite fun to see and read, as the script is equally charming. And the locations you visit all have a unique identity, ensuring the experiences never get dull. The music perfectly suits every situation. It is filled with shots that seem like ones you’d encounter in real life. While Toem is a simplistic, monochromatic photography game, it is brimming with detail and personality. And when it comes to animals, birds, bugs, and otherworldly creatures, you’ll see an indicator suggesting it is something that belongs in your Compendium.īeing visually appealing is a big deal. You might see something that stands out and seems notable, which means taking a shot then could mean less backtracking later. For example, when looking through the viewfinder, you might see box outlines suggesting a person or thing you could focus on. There are some things that help you with assessments.
Perhaps you’ll need a camera tool or upgrade you haven’t acquired yet. You may have a case where you need to really pay attention to find an objective. But while some are obvious and outright tell you what you need, others can be more subtle and act as riddles of sort. This also offers hints as to what sorts of photos you need. You have a Community Card, which lets you see requests you’ve come across. What’s also lovely about Toem is how it handles these quests and assignments. And in some cases, you might need to visit multiple locations and acquire an array of shots to complete a larger goal. Which isn’t too intimidating, as locations will easily have double the number of quests needed. While leaving your hometown is quite affordable (1 stamp), it will take seven stamps at other spots. A community program means you get a stamp for each courteous quest undertaken, and hitting a milestone for that area means enough to reach the next place. The cost of a ticket from place to place? Kindness. In order to reach Toem, you need to take a bus to a number of locations. But rather than a professor grading your every shot or the satisfaction of dispelling ghosts, you’re helping people, animals, and ghosts around you.
While your goal is to take photos, you’re typically doing so with a sense of purpose. Toem’s subtitle dubs it “ A Photo Adventure,” which is incredibly accurate. But as with any game along these lines, it isn’t only about the goal. Your grandma doesn’t even give you a clear look at her own photo of it from her journey years ago. They’re about to head out on what is essentially a coming of age journey. Toem begins with a young adult in their home with their grandparent. Now we have Toem from Something We Made, a similar sort of game with Scandinavian roots and influences that brings yet another charming, cozy, and creative experience to the Switch. We also have indies like Beasts of Maravilla Island and Umurangi Generation offering indie takes on the concept. A Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water remaster is on the way. Photography games are undergoing something of a renaissance.