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Toobin turns the simple idea of floating downstream into an arcade challenge that is much less relaxing than it sounds. You control a character riding an inner tube through winding rivers, dodging obstacles, avoiding enemies, and trying not to become aquatic roadkill. The scenery changes as the journey progresses, and the river itself is effectively the game's conveyor belt, constantly pushing you forward whether you are ready or not. Timing and positioning are essential, particularly when hazards begin appearing with increasing enthusiasm. The concept is wonderfully straightforward, yet the difficulty can become surprisingly fierce. There is also something inherently funny about the whole setup: instead of driving a sports car or piloting a spaceship, you are essentially trying to survive a vacation float trip. The computer version preserves that quirky arcade personality, making Toobin a cheerful little reminder that even recreational swimming can become a matter of life and death.

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Toobin review

Zero Magazine Issue 7 (1990) - "Some people say that Toobin was a big hit in the Arcades, then again some people will say anything. If it was a hit I really don't understand why since it's neither interesting nor attractive. Toobin is all about shooting rapids but instead of doing this in a canoe you're in a rubber ring which is about as controllable as a Triumph 750 without handlebars. This is rather unfortunate as you have to paddle your way past obstacles ranging from vicious punks to hungry crocs with only a few old coke cans to protect yourself.
Control is obviously hampered by the flow of the tide which also has a nasty tendency to speed you up just as you re in the middle of a particularly tricky manoeuvre. Less obvious, but more irritating obstacles are the score cards which obscure the top corners of the screen. Good thinking boys, why not just slap them right in the middle?
A bit of a novelty game which, once the novelty has worn off, will probably sink to the bottom of most games."

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Status: abandonware
Also published for: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy Color, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum
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