Tomb of the Mask
2016 video game
Tomb of the Mask is a 2016 puzzle game developed by Lithuanian game developer Happymagenta and published by Cyprus-based video game developer Playgendary. It was released on February 9, 2016, for iOS, June 18, 2018 for Android, and October 27, 2021, for Nintendo Switch. A version for Apple Arcade, Tomb of the Mask+, was released in June 2024. It is an arcade-style puzzle game, divided into levels. The player moves the masked character through the obstacle-strewn areas to the exit, collecting coins along the way.
Tomb of the Mask received positive reviews, with Tom's Guide ranking it in their Top 25 underrated iPhone games, and CNET's Best mobile games. The success of Tomb of the Mask sparked a port for the Nintendo Switch, released in 2021. Multiple tips and tricks have been released for the game.
Gameplay
Tomb of the Mask is a fast-paced endless runner video game with gameplay in the style of Pac-Man. The player moves the character through a maze by swiping the screen in the four directions.
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