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It’s just a game full of quirky characters and the photograph-centric problems you’ll help them solve. There’s no way to lose short of not moving forward and continuing along your journey and that’s more of a you thing. You’re never really on a time limit to do anything.

That said, it is quite the enjoyable one nonetheless. The adventure may very well be over before you know it at about 3 to 4 hours without going absolutely 100 percent completionist. The locations include a forest full of campers, animals, and even spooky ghosts, a seaside town full of coastal beaches and activity, and a bustling city of busy bodies to name a few. By helping them, you can earn stamps that will let you get on board the bus and head off to the next locale. Often that leads to requests that can be solved by photography, or by collecting certain items (also often gained through your photography). Throughout Toem, you end up at various locations full of quirky characters that have interesting problems. Having reached an age where she thinks you’re ready for an adventure, she provides you with a camera, a photo album, and some wooden clogs, then sends you off into the world. You take on the role of a nondescript child who has been living with their Nana up until now. Toem is an isometric experience from Swedish developers Something We Made. It’s a photography adventure in a hand drawn world, bursting with life and challenges that only an intrepid camera can solve. I think that’s all a part of what makes Toem such a delight. It’s an experience that feels wholesome and relaxing while engaging me just enough to keep things interesting. It’s a game that charms me, but doesn’t push me along from one thing to the next. 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.When I think of some of my favorite chill games, it’s usually the games that might ask something from me, but never rushes me. This is simply a well-crafted jaunt through a charming world. There is no design here that is questionable, no idea that feels unfinished. What sets TOEM apart from the many other wholesome games that plateau at mediocrity is its excellent execution of the concepts it puts forth. The art direction of TOEM reminds me greatly of a monochromatic ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, and its whimsical nature buoys the lighthearted presentation of the rest of the game, including the amusing writing and pleasantly airy soundtrack. The camera controls are really easy to understand and I had a laugh getting reaction shots when I used the horn attachment to startle people. Of course, I also enjoyed it so because the photography here is quite delightful and there are some wonderful sights to see in this world. Sometimes all you need is a great zoom and capable autofocus. There is a veritable smorgasbord of options for stunning photography out there in games, but as TOEM taught me, you don’t always need all those gadgets and gizmos to take a great picture.

So even though I really wanted a Nikon F-301 or Fujifilm GS645S, the best they did for me was one of those point-and-clicks you find behind the counter at CVS.ĭespite that, the desire to explore photography never died in me, and over the past few years, the gaming industry has really tickled this fancy with all the outstanding in-game photography tools they keep developing. The bass guitar, the keyboard, karate, basketball, my comedic attempts at animation all of which cost money my parents eventually got tired of spending. Unfortunately, I had a lot of interests I never followed through with back then. Not only were photographers sleek and stylish in all the movies and television shows, but the idea of traveling to exotic locales to take breathtaking pictures greatly appealed to a kid who wanted to get the hell out of his small town.

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When I was growing up, I had a strong desire to be a professional photographer.

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