Toem 2 review: A sweet sequel that's a tad too easy to be memorable

What is it?: A quest-y adventure game where snapping a pic is always the answer. Release date: September 29, 2026 Expect to pay: $17 / £13.59 Developer: Something We Made Publisher: popagenda Reviewed on: Intel Core Ultra 7 265, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM Multiplayer: No Steam Deck: Verified Link: Steam

Adventure games are full of people with problems that need solvin' and in Toem 2, just as in the original, the solution is usually a fresh photo with my slick vintage dynamic zoom camera. This time grandma is sending me to catch the bus to see the elusive blooming of the whirling birch tree. I can only get a ticket to the next town by completing quests at each stop along the way.

In each of the four towns I've got the freedom to explore, looking for locals who need whatever assistance I can provide with my surprisingly versatile multi-attachment camera. …