TOEM

"TOEM is a very fun photographic adventure that stands out for its unique approach. I would have to go as far back as Flight Simulator to find an experience as peaceful and relaxing as this. Plus, with its charming entirely …"

"Toem is an enjoyable and charming game where you get to look at a beautifully hand-drawn world through multiple perspectives. There’s the right amount of challenge offered to keep players engaged in a chill experience that also tests their knack …"

"TOEM is satisfying and engaging, packed with charm, wit, and goofiness. While it&s;s a short experience, TOEM will stay with you even after you&s;ve stopped playing it, and that right there is a rare thing these days."

"A casual speedrun to just get to the end will run about two hours, but if TOEM is played how it’s “intended,” then expect to get a few hours out of it, while completionists might hit five or more. If …"

"Toem is a comical photography adventure through a string of scenes set in black and white. You can sprint through its story in a few hours, or take your time and make each moment last."

"Toem combines elements of both Pokémon Snap and its mainline series, letting players loose into a darling world full of weird and wonderful characters, animals, and sights to behold. Armed with nothing but a camera and a pair of itchy …"

"As a sensible and light experience, TOEM delivers very well all the tenderness it wants to pass. Different stories, lovely soundtrack and a handcrafted art will guarantee you some smiles and good thoughts in this adventure that could be a …"

"Playful challenges and a warm sense of place and character converge in this cheerful modern classic."

"What sets TOEM apart from the many other wholesome games that plateau at mediocrity is its excellent execution of the concepts it puts forth. There is no design here that is questionable, no idea that feels unfinished. This is simply …"

"TOEM is an all-round endearing photo adventure with heartwarming stories and quirky characters, but quite short and shallow."

"TOEM is a light and funny story, which makes you put your hand to the camera much more often than necessary. Nothing can be done about it: the temptation to capture in an image the beauty, the light-heartedness and the …"

"Regardless, TOEM is a delightfully cute adventure and it’s a great way to spend a few hours getting lost in an idealized, zero risk adventure. It’s a perfect palette cleanser between games or at the end of a session of …"

"TOEM uses photography to create a smooth and captivating adventure. It&s;s quite pleasant to explore small monochromatic scenarios taking pictures and helping peculiar characters, in tasks that combine observation and puzzles. Besides that, the peaceful and good-humored atmosphere invites us …"

"I had a hard time putting TOEM down, its calming, cheerful nature feeling way too cozy to quit. Its photography-based puzzle gameplay will charm just about anyone that feels drawn to the title, so if you have even a remote …"

"Photography games are undergoing something of a renaissance. Pokemon Snap is back with a new entry. A Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water remaster is on the way. We also have indies like Beasts of Maravilla Island and Umurangi Generation …"

"Like a great album you put on at the end of the day to wind down, Toem is an incredibly relaxing experience that you&s;ll wish you could experience all over again once it&s;s finished. It almost makes us want to …"

"I don’t know whether it was triggered by a pandemic that had everyone stuck in their houses and wishing for a chance to appreciate the world around us but this year has produced a string of pretty amazing exploratory adventures, …"

"It may be short, but TOEM delivers heart by the truckload. This gorgeous hand-drawn adventure will have you fully invested in its quaint little world, taking photos of everything you see – whether it’s for a mission or just for …"

"Although limited to a fault, TOEM&s;s fusion of earnest charm and breezy adventuring nevertheless makes for a photo-positive experience."

"Overall, I would recommend Toem for those who are looking for a game that will give them the time to relax. Toem has captured my interest and I hope that anyone who plays it will get captured too."

"Toem is the absolute pinnacle of easy-going gaming, and although it&s;s a bit brief you&s;ll never want to leave its gorgeous black and white world."

"I love this game. I love TOEM so much. It’s sweet, adorable, funny and full of fun and interesting NPCs to meet and take photos of. The world may be in black and white, but it’s lovingly detailed and wonderfully …"

"Toem might be short, but with the number of challenges, and you can finish it an afternoon if you&s;re looking for something fun and relaxing to throw yourself at, or dip in and out to complete every little side mission. …"

"TOEM is a short but satisfying little photography adventure packed with witty writing and picturesque moments to capture."

"TOEM: A Photo Adventure is an entertaining and fun indie game with neat camera-based mechanics and quirky characters. Dozens of photos will be taken throughout the journey, but by the end, it still feels too early to put the camera …"

"TOEM is a one of a kind experience that manages to be a great adventure without forcing you to do things according to a specific timeline or a scoring system, you are on journey and your only companion is a …"

"Toem is a game brought to us by Swedish Developer, Something We Made. This elegant little game has stolen the hearts of writers here at Rapid Reviews and I have plenty of positives to spill."

"TOEM is suitable for all audiences. Everything from its friendly nature, to the ease of control, to the cute characters and catchy tunes, TOEM hits the mark in many ways. Though I wish it were longer, a part of me …"

"It&s;s a very simple game that you can easily wrap up over a weekend, but it&s;s a satisfying, imaginative, and endlessly pleasant adventure while it lasts."

"A charming little photo adventure all about leaving home and discovering beauty."

"In these troubled times, this is an experience that should do good to all players anxious to trade for a moment the very real turpitudes of our world for the good words and surprises of an adventure that seems to …"

"Games like Pokemon Snap have you on a time-limited rail trying to desperately time every shot perfectly. Meanwhile, Toem has you take your time, frame things up, put the zoom on proper, and take as many tries as you’d like …"

"Still, in some cases I&s;d argue that the journey is the destination. When it comes to TOEM the journey can be a little tedious and sometimes even a bit repetitive. But if you&s;re looking for a slow paced game to …"

"TOEM is a serene and silly photographic journey with a few technical bumps"