Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition
Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition launches on December 15, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation 3. It is developed by Whoopee Camp and Limited Run Games, and published by Limited Run Games. A modernized release of the 1999 sequel, it sends the pink‑haired feral hero after the Evil Pigs and his missing friend Tabby, with quality‑of‑life features like save‑anywhere and rewind, plus a museum of art and docs that celebrate the original.
DLC
No DLC listed at this time.
Editions – what’s included
No special editions confirmed at this time.
Review
This Special Edition respects history while smoothing the rough edges. Platforming still hinges on Tomba’s grippy arcs and readable enemy tells, and the world stays bright and odd, more side‑quest hub than straight line. Save‑anywhere and rewind reduce frustration without erasing challenge, so tough jumps and timed puzzles are easier to practice, not trivialized. The museum is a smart archive, packaging design notes and ads in a way that adds context between sessions.
Camera and collision design show their age, and some objectives lean on 90s logic that can feel opaque without a hint. Even so, the tone holds up, cheerful and slightly chaotic, with enough secrets to reward backtracking. If the port runs clean and input latency stays low, this is an easy recommendation for anyone who missed the original or bounced off its friction on older hardware.
Verdict
A careful preservation that keeps Tomba’s charm and trims the busywork.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64‑bit | Windows 10 64‑bit |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 | AMD Phenom II X6 1035T |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent | AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series or NVIDIA equivalent |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
