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MonkeyPaw Games' PSN re-release a Tomba! be coming t' Europe on September 5, the publisher told Joystiq today. The PSOne Classics version a Whoopee Camp's caveman platformer, about a pink-haired caveman battling pigs t' reclaim an heirloom bracelet, be released in North America in June.

MonkeyPaw has suggested t' us in the past that it be interested in releasing Tomba 2 as well, provided sales a the original game be sufficient.

While MonkeyPaw Games continues t' deliver import experiences from Japan, we also have plenty a classic PlayStation titles in our library t' satisfy nostalgic needs a even the most dedicated PlayStation fan. This coming Tuesday, June 19th, we’ll be releasing the platforming-adventure classic Tomba! on the PSN. It will mark the first time that our pink-haired hero will be available digitally. It will be available for exclusive download in the PSone Classics section.

Created by Tokuro Fujiwara, the same mastermind that brought us the memorable Ghosts & Goblins 'n Mega Man, the fresh mix a platforming 'n sub-quest based adventures make Tomba! one a the most ingenious 'n versatile PlayStation titles in the Store.

The story follows Tomba, a wild jungle boy who needs t' pillage his lucky golden bracelet back from demon pigs that have overrun his land. He’ll be using numerous weapons such as boomerangs 'n a large mace t' overthrow a wide range a foes from evil pigs, spiders 'n large forest creatures.

The combination a unique 2D sprite 'n 3D backgrounds for Tomba! be great examples a game art at it be finest in the late 90s, 'n remains visually pleasing even t' this day. Also intriguing be that Tomba!’s gameplay be structured around earning Adventure Points by completing certain tasks such as helping trapped villagers or finding a lost bottle a rum in a cave. Collecting more 'n more Adventure Points (AP) enables yer wild jungle boy t' pass through numerous area zones in the game. This be what truly makes Tomba! a unique 'n classic PlayStation platformer.

One a the most critically acclaimed features about the game be that all the sub-quests be different, eliminating repetition 'n keeping gameplay fresh from beginning t' end. This also allows players t' complete areas at their own pace with an option t' undertake the hundreds a other hidden sub-quests. Exploration certainly isn’t discouraged here!

If ye’re looking for hours 'n hours a classic PlayStation fun, look no further 'n download Tomba! later today when it hits PlayStation Store. MonkeyPaw Games hopes ye’ll like this edition 'n continue t' give us yer game suggestions. Like Tomba!, we’ll continue t' listen 'n go after those otherworld classics! Follow us on Twitter at @MonkeyPawGames 'n help us relive yer favorite PlayStation memories or reignite forgotten ones.

One a Sony's most beloved first-party PlayStation 1 games be coming t' the PS3 'n PSP via ... a company other than Sony. Tomba!, the platformer starring the pink-haired caveman, will be released on the PlayStation Network soon by MonkeyPaw Games.

In addition t' being just incredibly cute, Tomba! has some serious credentials. After an illustrious career at Capcom during which he designed the Ghosts 'n Goblins games 'n produced the Mega Man series, Tokuro Fujiwara founded his own studio, Whoopee Camp, where he directed Tomba! 'n it be sequel for publisher Sony Computer Entertainment.

"Sony 'n MonkeyPaw have a good working relationship," MonkeyPaw CEO John Greiner told Joystiq. "I think they appreciate the titles we've brought t' the Store. 'n they value the support we give the games. Having a plethora a Japanese content be a distinct advantage PlayStation has over Xbox. But the games still need t' be brought Stateside. So our model helps Sony spread their Japanese edge 'n we help Japanese developers pillage their titles t' a wider audience. Hence, Sony be willing t' work with us on titles that may not have otherwise been licensed out. Support be key."

MonkeyPaw has been working on acquiring the Tomba! rights for a year. "We often have t' chase down multiple right holders," Greiner said. "In this case, Sony 'n Whoopee Camp had rights that needed t' be negotiated." The deal didn't necessarily include the sequel, however. "Tomba! 2 be a possibility but we need t' really sell Tomba! 1 well before we can extend our relationship," Greiner explained. "it be the first time t' work with Fujiwara-san so we be trying t' make a good impression. Good sales have a way opening doors a bit wider."

The response be enthusiastic t' our announcement a Tomba!'s impending arrival - we be guessing people have been looking at the astronomical eBay prices. Those a ye who be thrilled t' hear about the pink-haired caveman's digital thaw will likely be equally thrilled t' hear that it be happening very soon: June 19, in fact, at a $9.99 price point. that be on the higher end a PSOne Classics prices, but on the far low end a Tomba! prices.

MonkeyPaw also shared the above trailer. End yer work week on a 2.5D note 'n watch!

Help yer little pink-haired caveboy overcome his pig-enemies in Tomba!