Weekly Update v0.291 Custom Song Help, Precision Scoring & Gameplay Polish

New Features

Custom Song Help Button

If Tomo Jam detects that no custom MIDIs are present, you will now see:

“No custom songs found, click here to learn how to add them”

Selecting this will guide players toward the steps needed to import custom songs. This is part of an ongoing effort to make UGC features easier to discover and use.

New Scoring Layer – Perfection Bonus

A new Perfection scoring layer has been added to expand the skill ceiling and provide deeper performance tracking.

When you hit a note perfectly, Tomo Jam now also tracks how perfectly the note was hit.

This system introduces:

Score Tie-Breaking

• Identical scores can now be differentiated by precision

• Applies to all runs, not just AP or FC clears

• AP runs now have additional performance depth and differentiation

Higher Skill Ceiling

• Adds a new mastery layer for players optimizing timing accuracy

• Allows players to improve performance even after clearing or perfecting songs

• Perfection Bonus allows players to break through the previous 9,999,999 score cap with especially precise performances

Existing Scores Remain Valid

• Current leaderboard scores are not affected or removed

• Previous scores remain intact

• Replaying songs will record Perfection data and allow players to push scores further

Optional Perfection Display

New toggle added:

Show Perfection Score in Gameplay

• Displays precision ratings for each perfect note hit during gameplay

• Even when disabled, overall Perfection results appear in post-song breakdowns

New Loading Screen Tips

Loading screens now display rotating gameplay tips and feature highlights to help players discover useful settings and quality-of-life options.

New Dynamic Crowd Audio

Tomo Jam performances now feature new crowd sound effects that react to your performance. These sounds subtly build alongside your momentum and musical flow, adding an extra layer of live-performance energy as you play.

Changes & Improvements

Instrument Difficulty Rating Improvements

• Instrument difficulty now uses Heat instead of stars

• Ratings now use a 10-point scale instead of 5, allowing finer difficulty granularity

Leaderboard UI Improvements

• Leaderboards now appear as a dedicated panel when selecting a song

• Scores are easier to browse without needing to open a separate leaderboard view

Ever-Evolving

This update continues Tomo Jam’s focus on accessibility, performance feedback, and long-term competitive depth. Many of these systems lay groundwork for future features and expanded gameplay experiences. There is so much more I am planning on adding to the game, and I sincerely hope you're enjoying the journey so far. I know I am!

As always, thank you for playing and helping shape Tomo Jam. Keep on Jammin!