TOEM 2 Review
The novelty has worn off a smidge, but this sequel is still great on its own terms.
TOEM 2 is a follow-up to the 2021 game TOEM: A Photo Adventure, also developed by Something We Made. In this game, players control a young boy who embarks on a journey to witness a seasonal event called the toem. Throughout their adventure, they explore three distinct towns in monochrome isometry, taking photographs of various objects and solving environmental puzzles. Each town is composed of isometric dioramas rendered in shades of black and white, and the townsfolk maintain a hand-drawn aesthetic from the previous game.
Players encounter various challenges, such as helping an invisible man regain visibility by providing him with a potion or dealing with spreading vines in the farmland town Cropten. In Cropten, the player is given scissors attached to their camera to help clear the obstacles. In the towns of Taletorp and Deltburg, players are equipped with additional tools and face unique puzzles tied to these locations.
Throughout TOEM 2, players explore charming towns and uncover hidden gnomes, all while enjoying a simple yet engaging photography adventure.
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