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==Release== ''Tomba!'' was released in Japan on December 25, 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/slps01144.html |title=オレっ!トンバ |language=ja |website=PlayStation Software Catalogue |publisher=[[Sony Interactive Entertainment]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218061313/https://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/slps01144.html |archive-date=February 18, 2021 |access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref> Promotional plush figures of Tomba and a Koma Pig were distributed in limited quantities around the game's original release date.<ref name="Dengeki"/> The figures were also offered as prizes in a [[sweepstake]] run by ''[[Gamers' Republic]]'' in 1999.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/7/73/GamersRepublic_US_08.pdf |title=Do You Know Tomba? |magazine=Gamers' Republic |publisher=Millennium Publications |issue=8 |date=January 1999 |page=128 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222212601/https://retrocdn.net/images/7/73/GamersRepublic_US_08.pdf |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> The international publishing rights for ''Tomba!'' were given to [[Sony Interactive Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/NEXT_Generation_39/page/n101/mode/2up |title=NG Alphas: Ore Tomba |magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]] |publisher=[[Future US|Imagine Media]] |issue=39 |date=March 1998 |page=99 |access-date=September 15, 2023 |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> ''Tomba!'' was released in North America on July 16, 1998 and in Europe on August 28, 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/%22Tomba!%22+Brings+Pink+Hair+and+Pigs+to+the+PlayStation+Game+Console%3b...-a020909214 |title=Tomba! Brings Pink Hair and Pigs to the PlayStation Game Console; Action Platform Video Game Provides Wacky, Creative Gameplay for Kids of All Ages. |last=Campana |first=Jannifer |date=July 16, 1998 |website=[[Business Wire]] |publisher=[[Gale (publisher)|Gale]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511140548/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/%22Tomba!%22+Brings+Pink+Hair+and+Pigs+to+the+PlayStation+Game+Console%3b...-a020909214 |archive-date=May 11, 2013 |access-date=November 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Games Guide |magazine=Computer Trade Weekly |location=United Kingdom |issue=702 |date=August 24, 1998 |page=20}}</ref> The international release was improved, with shorter load times, more responsive controls, [[Gouraud shading]] on background elements, and other visual improvements.<ref name="IGN1">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/08/25/tomba |title=Tomba! |last=Nelson |first=Randy |date=August 24, 1998 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818054554/https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/08/25/tomba |archive-date=August 18, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> The intro theme "Paradise" was retained for the American release, but with the vocals removed. The game is titled ''Tombi!'' in European territories; Erik Engström of ''[[Hardcore Gaming 101]]'' speculated that the change was motivated by the fact that "tomba" is an [[Italian language|Italian word]] meaning "[[grave]]". The opening theme for the European version is "No Sweat" by North & South, which was also used as the theme song of the [[No Sweat (TV series)|television series of the same name]].<ref name="HG101"/> ''Tomba!'' was re-released on the [[PlayStation Network]] in Japan on July 6, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0747npjj00566_000000000000000001.html |title=オレっ!トンバ |language=ja |website=PlayStation Software Catalogue |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |date=July 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728142627/http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0747npjj00566_000000000000000001.html |archive-date=July 28, 2016 |access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref> Distributor MonkeyPaw Games spent one year formulating an English-language distribution deal with Sony and Fujiwara.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2012/06/15/monkeypaw-president-john-greiner-discusses-acquiring-the-rights-to-re-release-tomba-import-games/ |title=MonkeyPaw President John Greiner Discusses Acquiring The Rights To Re-Release Tomba! & Import Games |last=Michetti |first=Nick |date=June 15, 2012 |website=PlayStation LifeStyle |publisher=Evolve Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617114759/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2012/06/15/monkeypaw-president-john-greiner-discusses-acquiring-the-rights-to-re-release-tomba-import-games/ |archive-date=June 17, 2012 |url-status=live |access-date=April 22, 2018}}</ref> The English-language version of ''Tomba!'' was re-released on the PlayStation Network in North America on June 19, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2012/06/19/psone-classic-tomba-pounces-to-psn-today/ |title=PSone Classic Tomba! Pounces to PSN Today |last=Almeda |first=Ray |date=June 19, 2012 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329033354/https://blog.playstation.com/2012/06/19/psone-classic-tomba-pounces-to-psn-today/ |archive-date=March 29, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> and in Europe on October 3, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/10/03/tomba-swings-onto-psn-today/ |title=Tomba! Swings Onto PSN Today! |last=Almeda |first=Ray |date=October 3, 2012 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606232002/https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2012/10/03/tomba-swings-onto-psn-today/ |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> The deal between MonkeyPaw Games, Sony and Fujiwara did not initially include the game's sequel, and the involved parties elected to wait until ''Tomba!''{{'}}s re-release showed satisfactory sales figures before arranging the sequel's re-release.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2012-05-23-tomba-comes-to-playstation-network-as-a-psone-classic-this-summ.html |title=Tomba! comes to PlayStation Network as a PSOne Classic this summer |last=Fletcher |first=JC |date=May 23, 2012 |website=[[Engadget]] ([[Joystiq]]) |publisher=[[Yahoo (2017–present)|Yahoo]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727040159/https://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/23/tomba-comes-to-playstation-network-as-a-psone-classic-this-summ/ |archive-date=July 27, 2012 |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> In the month of its North American debut, ''Tomba!'' was the third best-selling [[List of downloadable PlayStation games (North America)|PSOne Classic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2012/07/11/june-2012-psn-top-sellers-magic-the-gathering-casts-a-powerful-spell/ |title=June 2012 PSN Top Sellers – Magic: The Gathering Casts a Powerful Spell |last=Haro |first=Morgan |date=July 11, 2012 |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607012934/https://blog.playstation.com/2012/07/11/june-2012-psn-top-sellers-magic-the-gathering-casts-a-powerful-spell/ |archive-date=June 7, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> On July 12, 2023, [[Limited Run Games]] announced they would be working with Fujiwara to release an enhanced version of ''Tomba!'' on [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]] and [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]. The new version will run on Limited Run Games' Carbon Engine and feature a new soundtrack by Fujita.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/tomba-coming-to-ps5-ps4-switch-and-pc |title=Tomba! coming to PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=July 12, 2023 |website=Gematsu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712210835/https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/tomba-coming-to-ps5-ps4-switch-and-pc |archive-date=July 12, 2023 |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref> The soundtrack for the enhanced version is arranged from the original compositions Fujita created on the [[synthesizer]] as opposed to the tracks from the PlayStation version, which used [[sampled audio]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-capcom-legend-harumi-fujita-reflects-on-her-impressive-40-year-career-in-games |title=Capcom Legend Harumi Fujita Reflects On Her Impressive 40-Year Career In Games |last=Yarwood |first=Jack |website=Time Extension |publisher=[[Hookshot Media]] |date=November 9, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024}}</ref> The enhanced version, titled ''Tomba! Special Edition'', was released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Steam on August 1, 2024, with a PlayStation 4 release to follow later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2024/05/31/tomba-creator-tokuro-fujiwara-discusses-the-colorful-side-scrollers-playstation-heritage/ |title=Tomba creator Tokuro Fujiwara discusses the colorful side-scroller's PlayStation heritage |last=Alambeigi |first=Alena |website=PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Interactive Entertainment |date=May 31, 2024 |access-date=May 31, 2024}}</ref>
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