- The TOEM 2 demo showcases camera-based puzzle solving across a small town, aquarium, and village zones
- Evolutionary puzzle: Arrange fish photos from baby to full evolution in the aquarium lab to earn a stamp
- Stamps are progression: Completing helping tasks fills your journal and unlocks new areas
- 17 creatures can be photographed in the demo; only one final fish is tricky to spot
- Demo zones are barricaded beyond the final village, so explore backwards for missed items
TOEM 2 Demo Overview: What the Evolutionary Camera Can Do
The TOEM 2 demo builds directly on the original's photography-adventure formula: you solve puzzles with your camera, fill a stamp journal by helping townsfolk, and photograph wildlife for your compendium. The demo world spans a home town (with an aquarium), a smaller village, and a mountain area, with later zones gated off as "Closed during demo."
Video Highlights:
- Camera focus combined with tools like a screwdriver unlocks pipe and plumbing puzzles
- Photo shoots with backdrops, props, and poses reward a Creative Freedom stamp
- An evolutionary chart puzzle in the aquarium asks you to order fish from baby to adult
- Smelly item collection, coffee delivery, and a lost-ring quest round out the tasks
- The demo ends after solving the evolution puzzle in the lab
The camera here is more than a photo tool. Focusing on objects activates interactions—twisting screws loose, guiding debris through pipes, and even photographing creatures for the compendium. The demo also introduces a selfie mode and a bus for fast travel, hinting at a larger world in the full release.
Before finishing delivery quests like the coffee run, sweep each zone for photo opportunities. Carrying items limits your movement options, and dropping them resets the task.
Main Demo Tasks and Stamp Rewards
Every major task in the demo rewards a stamp in your journal. Here is how they break down:
| Task | Location | How to Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix the sewer pipes | Home town | Focus camera on screws, twist with screwdriver | Task stamp |
| Hang the cat-dog sign | Home town | Position sign on building, photograph for resident | Task stamp |
| Photo shoot | Comedy club area | Choose backdrops (beach, room, moon), pose for camera | Creative Freedom stamp |
| Smelly collection | Perfume shop (village) | Gather 5 smelly items in jars, return to Nostrils | Stamp |
| Coffee delivery | Mountain area | Carry coffee across balloon parkour without dropping | Stamp |
| Mountain flag | Mountain zone | Reach the flag at the peak (race optional) | Stamp |
| Lost ring | Aquarium | Search penguin exhibit area, return to owner | Stamp |
| Comedy punchline | Comedy club | Photograph a bike, bring photo as the punchline | Task complete |
Helping Tasks
- Plumbing fixes
- Sign hanging
- Ring recovery
- Coffee delivery
Photo Tasks
- Creative photo shoot
- Creature compendium
- Bike punchline photo
- Selfies
Puzzle Tasks
- Aquarium evolution chart
- Pipe-routing maintenance room
- Smelly jar collection
Some sewer bolts only loosen in a specific order. If a screw refuses to budge ("lefty loosey"), try an adjacent bolt first, then return to the stuck one.
The Evolutionary Puzzle: Solving the Aquarium Fish Chart
The headline puzzle of the demo—and the reason many players search for the "evolutionary" mechanic—is the aquarium's evolution chart. After collecting fish photos, a scientist asks you to arrange creatures on a chart showing their evolutionary progression.
Photograph the Fish
Snap every fish and creature in the aquarium, including the flying fish and the sunfish (Mola Mola) exhibit. You need 17 creatures total in the demo.
Find the Final Fish
The last creature hides behind a door inside the aquarium. If your compendium shows one missing entry, double-check interior rooms and locker areas.
Read the Chart
The chart has three slots: a baby form, a juvenile form, and a fully evolved form. Wrong placements give feedback, so use process of elimination.
Place the Baby First
Identify the smallest, roundest creature as the baby form—this anchors the rest of the chain.
Complete the Chain
Place the mid-growth fish second and the fully evolved specimen last. Correct placement triggers the scientist's reaction and ends the demo.
| Chart Slot | Clue | Placement Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 (Baby) | Smallest body, juvenile features | Roundest, least developed fish |
| Slot 2 (Juvenile) | Mid-size, growing fins | Between the other two in size |
| Slot 3 (Adult) | Largest, fully formed | The big-lipped exhibit fish |
Solving the evolution chart is the final event of the demo. After the scientist congratulates you, you're free to wrap up remaining photos and quests.
Zones, Movement, and Hidden Collectibles
The demo world rewards exploration with parkour, hidden gifts, and compendium entries.
| Zone | Key Features | Notable Collectibles |
|---|---|---|
| Home Town | Aquarium, plumber quests, fountain | Grandma photo, sewage system |
| Village | Perfume shop, smells, balloons | Gift briefcase (new outfit), top hat |
| Mountain | Goat club, flag challenge, pajama NPC | Smelly item, coffee stand |
| Barricaded Zone | Marked "Closed during demo" | Unavailable in demo |
Key movement notes:
- You cannot swim—falling into water resets you
- Balloons are bounceable, enabling vertical parkour routes
- Climbing rooftops and pillars reveals gift boxes and viewpoints
- Riding pipes is a valid (and fun) way up the mountain
The bus unlocks fast travel between zones. If a quest item like the coffee or a smelly object is missing, ride back to earlier zones rather than searching the current one.
Demo Completion Checklist
TOEM 2 Demo Completion Goals:
- Earn all available journal stamps
- Photograph 17 of 17 demo creatures
- Solve the aquarium evolution chart
- Collect all 5 smelly items for Nostrils
- Deliver the coffee without dropping it
- Find the lost ring at the penguin exhibit
- Unlock the gift briefcase outfit
Creatures are not always obvious. A bird at the mountain peak and the same bird lower down can be separate entries—photograph everything that moves, including the penguins outside the exhibits.
FAQ
Q: What is the evolutionary puzzle in the TOEM 2 demo?
It is an evolution chart in the aquarium lab where you arrange fish photos from baby form to fully evolved form across three slots. Solving it triggers the demo's ending scene.
Q: How many creatures can you photograph in the TOEM 2 demo?
There are 17 creatures in the demo compendium. The final fish hides behind a door inside the aquarium, so check interior rooms if one entry is missing.
Q: Where do you find the lost ring in the demo?
The ring is in the aquarium area near the penguins. Penguins only appear in one location, which narrows the search once the owner gives you the hint.
Q: Can you drop the coffee during delivery?
Yes, and dropping it means fetching a replacement from the mountain stand. Plan your balloon parkour route carefully and avoid jumping off ledges while carrying it.