Lee Mehr
VGChartzTOEM (XS) Review
Published 8/23/2023
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 9/17/2021
TOEM
An aesthetic adventure with the premise of enjoying the little things! Toem is an adventure game, it aims to capture the curiosity of a child! Should I go left, right, who cares I'm on an adventure! Your smile, that's what's important to us.
- Developer
- Something We Made
- Publisher
- Something We Made, Popagenda, Snapbreak, Snapbreak Games
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Whimsical / playful / lightheartedDefining · Curated baseline
Exploration-drivenDefining · Curated baseline
Cozy / low-pressureDefining · Curated baseline
Unconventional / experimentalDefining · Curated baseline
Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityDefining · Curated baseline
Systems / mechanics-drivenStrongly · Curated baseline
Puzzle / logic-focusedStrongly · Curated baseline
Side-content richStrongly · Curated baseline
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Highly replayableModerately · Curated baseline
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Strategic / planning-heavySlightly · Curated baseline
Serious / dark / groundedNot present · Curated baseline
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Reflex / execution-heavyNot present · Curated baseline
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Multiplayer / socialNot present · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
81
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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15 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 20%
80–898 reviews · 53%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Stephen Tailby
Push SquareReview: Toem (PS5) - Photography Puzzler Is a Picture Perfect Adventure
Published 8/31/2022
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Middler
Nintendo LifeReview: TOEM - A Relaxing, Snap-Happy Delight
Published 11/7/2021
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalNic Bunce
TheSixthAxisToem Review – A delightful photo adventure | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/27/2021
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Score
80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsToem review: Adventure is a snap!
Published 9/22/2021
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephanie Sung
COGconnectedTOEM Review: An Easy-Going Photo Adventure
Published 9/20/2021
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotToem Review: Look At This Photograph
Published 9/15/2021
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Score
70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerToem review: a photography puzzler and a journey filled with lovely moments
Published 9/14/2021
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Score
100
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Jones
Easy AlliesToem - Easy Allies Review
Published 9/13/2021
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrodie Gibbons
Press StartToem: A Photo Adventure Review - Creative And Peaceful
Published 9/13/2021
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Score
75
-6 vs critic avg
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