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Toem 2 review: A sweet sequel that's a tad too easy to be memorable
Toem 2 is a cute sequel, but the adventure game magic of original has been streamlined out.
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What is it?: A quest-y adventure game where snapping a pic is always the answer. Release date: September 29, 2026Expect to pay: $17 / £13.59Developer: Something We MadePublisher: popagendaReviewed on: Intel Core Ultra 7 265, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAMMultiplayer: NoSteam Deck: VerifiedLink: Steam
Adventure games are full of people with problems that need solvin' and in Toem 2, just as in the original, the solution is usually a fresh photo with my slick vintage dynamic zoom camera. This time grandma is sending me to catch the bus to see the elusive blooming of the whirling birch tree. I can only get a ticket to the next town by completing quests at each stop along the way.
In each of the four towns I've got the freedom to explore, looking for locals who need whatever assistance I can provide with my surprisingly versatile multi-attachment camera. For my trouble, they'll stamp my journal, and my quest continues when I've got enough stamps to visit the next stop on the bus line.
A farmer needs me to photograph the hiding spots of four runaway garden gnomes.
A gardener wants me to source some inspo pics of creative non-pots for plants.
A trio of dandelions want photographic proof that their missing sibling isn't truly lost.
A scaredy cat scarecrow wants me to carry him to a new perch without any pesky birds.
A knight with a serious boo-boo needs a potion to cure their injuries.