With a new one Steam games coming out all the time, fans of virtually every genre are getting more reasons to expand their wishlists every day. Dozens of soulslikes, friendslop titles, and idle games hit Steam every year, and the platformer genre is no different. Solateria was a perfect example of how to bring together great influences— Hollow Knight and An axein the case of this game, it can create a solid product. And now it is Tootumwhich takes the first of these influences and combines it with Dead cells and Ori creating something that could only be a platformer's dream come true.
Given the size of the Cherry team and remarkable success Hollow Knight franchise, it's no surprise that many indie developers have sought to follow in its footsteps. Some imitate eye-catching insect creatures Hollow Knight space and other gameplay but Tootum is a little different. Aside from the key art, it doesn't really have visuals Hollow Knight atmosphere while its metroidvania gameplay really delivers Dead cells vibration more than anything else. Instead it is Tootum's approach to storytelling that Hollow Knightt fans could appreciate, while the ghostly white creature that followed along with the protagonist could evoke feelings Ori (as well as the generally cute atmosphere of the world). With so many great inspirations and an in-house developer to make it happen Tootum is a passion project with no outside influence, Steam users should consider taking a closer look.
TootumThe Steam page gives the game a May 27th release date, so metroidvania fans won't have to wait long to try it out.
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Features of tootum at a glance
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SOLVE the mysterious story by piecing together small details, making different decisions and experiencing three endings.
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UPGRADE your character and unlock new paths.
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BUILD your character in completely different ways to allow for different play styles.
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FIGHT a variety of fantastic enemies, from slimes and dragons to giant stone creatures.
A handcrafted pixel art Metroidvania that combines deep exploration with roguelike progression. Discover secrets, develop your building and face a world where every choice can lead to one of three endings.
Tootum perfectly combines indie charm with Metroidvania depth
Rather silly sounding title and banger theme music aside (seriously, listen to the trailer), Tootum clearly has a lot to offer players. In terms of gameplay, it promises a healthy amount of enemy variety, builds that really change the way you play the game, challenging platforming, and rewarding exploration. As with most metroidvania games, as players progress and unlock permanent upgrades for the hero, they will be able to traverse areas that would have been previously inaccessible. This improves replayability and gives players a reason to explore every nook and cranny, which they'll definitely want to do if they want to experience everything. Tootumtelling stories.
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While Hollow Knight had a lot going for it, from the art and music to the movement system and bosses, adopting FromSoftware's method of storytelling made it a game that lived on even after the credits. After completing the story and getting one of the Hollow KnightBy the end of the game, players will likely be inspired to seek out others, which will inevitably lead them down a rabbit hole of dialogue analysis, item description theorizing, and more. If the game turns out to be a hit, the intentionally cryptic story could be an asset that will keep fans talking for a long time. Add quickly Dead cells-like upgrades, mysterious creature with Oria signature shine and hand-crafted pixel art world that's sure to be nostalgic for old-school gamers, and it seems Tootum it has everything it needs to be an indie darling.
If you're interested in Tootum, don't wait to pull the trigger
While it's common for Steam Early Access titles to increase in price over time and encourage players to buy the oldest versions of the game, it's a bit less common for the full release to offer a weekly launch discount. Based on the Steam page for Tootumthough it could go that way, as developer Douglas Oliveira hints that it “might” happen. Obviously, plans can change and this discount may not actually appear – the size of said discount is a mystery, as is the price of the game – but if it does, it's worth adding the game to your wishlist and keeping an eye out for its launch on the 27th. TootumThe developer's clearly appreciate this kind of storytelling, as the game will feature multiple endings as well as a lore that is pieced together through environmental narrative and item descriptions.
