TOEM 2 Reviews
Quote not yet available
Review in Russian | Read full review
While familiar and breezy, TOEM 2 smartly uses its novel camera mechanic as the lens for solving neat photographic puzzles and observing its charming monochrome world.
Toem 2 is a cute sequel, but the adventure game magic of original has been streamlined out.
This isn't a cozy game — there are none of the farming or life-sim elements that are usually associated with that genre — but it is a game that is best played when you're cozy.
It all adds up to a game that will make you feel good , and which is hard to put down once you start playing.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
It's a short and sweet experience that is just as comforting as the original.
TOEM 2 is a magnificent sequel.
Toem 2 doesn't go crazy with new ideas and you solving the game's challenges offer up singular solutions, but this second go around has livened things up in ways you can't help but admire and respect. So go ahead, take another soothing photo adventure and embrace the new things Toem 2 has to show you.
A rewarding jaunt that's sure to win a child's heart, the adventure feels like it's over before it truly begins.
Something We Made's Toem 2 is a fantastic sequel that takes everything that made its predecessor great, and expands it.
It may play it safe and is perhaps a little too similar to its predecessor, but TOEM 2 is another fantastic adventure game that has you taking photos to solve puzzles. Presented in black and white and an absolute joy to play, what TOEM 2 lacks in colour it more than makes up for in charm.
Sequels tend to get lost in the weeds of expanding scope, but Something We Made set out to simply improve and build upon what made the original TOEM pretty engaging. TOEM 2 is not groundbreaking. You may only notice the improvements when putting it side-by-side with the original. That is not a bad thing for fans and for those looking for a short and cozy experience you get exactly what you expect.
If there was one word to describe Toem 2, it would be “clever”. The application of camerawork is largely a win... outside of the tools, which still aren’t the worst, just the most obvious downside. Really, this is a cosy game that more than earns its title, and for that, it’s worth everyone's time to try.
Following patterns established by its predecessor, TOEM 2 offers players an unique experience as they explore and photograph the world around them. And it is a very charming world, thanks to the minimalist and monochromatic aesthetic of its environments.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
If you're looking for a charming lighthearted game to chill with then you can't do much better than TOEM 2 and its lovely whimsical charm. 📸
TOEM 2 builds on the original’s charming photography-based gameplay with new environments, creative puzzles, and plenty of quirky characters to discover. Its relaxing pace, delightful black-and-white art style, and rewarding exploration make it an inviting adventure. While some objectives can feel repetitive, the game’s warmth and clever use of photography make it a lovely sequel for fans of cozy exploration games.
Review in French | Read full review
Ultimately, TOEM 2 is a charming experience that offers several hours of relaxing entertainment through its beautiful art style, creative characters, and enjoyable exploration. However, overly simple quests, a lack of challenge, and the limited use of its new mechanics prevent it from becoming more than a familiar adventure.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Many photography simulators that emphasize the technicality and precision of photographic art miss the kind of charm that a game like Toem 2 embodies. Despite offering a thoroughly enjoyable journey on Switch 2, the game hits many of the same beats from the first game too closely, which flattens the overall experience. Despite any misgivings, Toem 2 is an easy recommendation to anyone looking for a break from any personal challenges or uncertainties to escape into an endearingly whimsical adventure.
Not every sequel needs to reinvent the wheel. It is just as important when a game maintains its identity while bringing a couple of new things to the table. Small but meaningful changes can go a long way. Clueless that there would ever be a sequel, what a joy it is to live in a world where a game like Toem 2 exists. Taking photographs, making friends, admiring everything life has to offer. It doesn’t get better than that, and developer Something We Made knows it.
Toem 2’s charms largely come from its silly eccentric cast of characters, but its heart lies in the universal reverence for the wonders of the natural world.