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TOEM

Toem is a little cozy adventure in which you solve simple puzzles, help npcs in need and take pictures of creatures while trying to reach the top of a mountain to observe what this journey was really about.
Story
The story of Toem is quite simple: The player slips into the role of a young photographer whose grandmother tells them about her story how she witnessed the “Toem” phenomenon many years ago. Now your task is to see the wonderful phenomenon yourself and you get send on a journey full of cozy adventures and photography.
Personal Note
I didn’t expect much of Toem itself but I knew that it was a cozy game and I really was in the mood for such a game and saw that it was on a steep discount during the last Winter Sale and I ended up buying it. I’m a fan of virtual photography myself so the theme of taking pictures of creatures and solving simple puzzles while exploring a black and white environment really intrigued me and the game hooked me instantly. I completed one region a day and it took me about 5 hours to fully complete the game – yes, it’s short but lovely. The music, the charm and the slightly silly dialogues and absurd situations you find yourself in while you play through Toem made my day and I really enjoyed every minute of it.
But I have to say that if I wasn’t in the mood for a relaxing and short game, I might have not enjoyed it as much. As I’ve mentioned earlier, it took me about 5 hours to fully complete the game and that was fine with me but I can see how some people might not be a big fan of that especially since the game itself is very simple but full of charm and I can tell that the developers put a lot of love into it.
Rating
Pros
Nice story and cozy vibes
Neat graphics and aesthetics
Good soundtrack
Simple but interesting puzzles
Wonderful & beautiful different regions
Fairly easy to 100%

Cons
Some quests are a bit tedious
Pretty short

Conclusion
Is Toem worth to get? Well, it depends on what you expect from the game itself.
Should you purchase it if you expect the most thrilling story and the best graphics?
Probably not.
Should you buy it if you want a cozy adventure with a handful of little puzzles while walking through beautiful locations? Then this game might be for you – especially when you get it during a sale!
7.8 / 10
“I’m proud of you.” - Grandma
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