‘Tootum’ Uses Swords & Dashes to Overcome Hard Platforming

Tootum duties gamers with navigating a lethal world by means of the usage of a magic platforming sword and a handy sprint.

Precision Platformer and Metroidvania are two genres that mesh collectively extremely effectively, probably due to the fragile timing typically required when combating bosses within the latter of the 2. Journey video games that predate the time period Metroidvania, like Zelda (which has since gone open-world) and Surprise Boy (RIP) have been recognized for robust bosses that adopted puzzle and fight sections. That staggered, ability-gated exploration was one thing that was prevalent again then, and persists now, throughout to video games coming quickly — like Tootum.

Tootum, which is the most recent undertaking from perpetual metroidvania creator DougVeira, locations you within the function of a freshly woke up amnesiac entity that should tactfully navigate the lethal temple that they’re trapped inside. Being an amnesiac in an historical temple sounds extra like the beginning of a story sport, however you’d higher not dwell in your misplaced reminiscences for lengthy lest you fall on some spikes or get a fireball to the face. It’s not straightforward to get by means of this place and also you’ll rely closely on a magical sword companion that you would be able to fling ahead and climb upon as a platform when its lodged in partitions.

Most often avoidance is vital, with the beginning, lumbering enemies fairly straightforward to keep away from until you’re specializing in different issues (dodging swinging balls, not touchdown on spikes). Nonetheless, tougher enemies inevitably comply with, requiring tighter reflexes and sprint placement to keep away from assembly an disagreeable finish. There’s a demo obtainable for Tootum over on each Steam and Itch.io, and whereas it’s just a little bit early on in growth, there’s a touch of one thing actually magical in there — and I don’t simply imply the speaking sword.

Tootum is presently in growth, however within the meantime, you will get a demo from itch.io or Steam.

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Dann Sullivan

After virtually a decade of promoting video games, Dann determined to attempt his hand at writing about them as an alternative. Just a few years in and he’s the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Huge Boss Battle, the place he and his workforce cowl video games of all styles and sizes. When not within the function, he can typically be discovered looking for out small, memorable sport experiences.