Tchia

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 108 reviews
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  • gameplay
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"Tchia" is a single-player, open-world game set in a tropical archipelago, where you play as Tchia on a mission to rescue her father. Explore the physics-driven sandbox through climbing, gliding, swimming, and sailing, while facing Meavora's fabric soldiers in creative encounters. Tchia's soul-jumping ability lets you control any animal or object, offering unique gameplay and jam sessions on your playable ukulele, making for a poetic coming-of-age story inspired by New Caledonia. The Special Edition includes additional costume and boat customization packs.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews
story21 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals and a unique representation of New Caledonian culture, making it both beautiful and educational.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a variety of mechanics, including soul-jumping into animals and objects, which adds a fun twist to exploration.
  • The story is heartfelt and emotional, resonating with players and showcasing a deep connection to the culture it represents.
  • The game suffers from pacing issues, with long cutscenes and mini-games that can disrupt the flow of exploration.
  • Traversal can be tedious due to design choices, such as not being able to see your position on the map and the limitations of the soul-jumping mechanic.
  • Some players found the combat simplistic and the world lacking in meaningful side quests or challenges, leading to a sense of emptiness after completing the main story.
  • story66 mentions

    The story of the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and cultural richness, often evoking strong feelings in players, including tears. While the main narrative is engaging and features unique storytelling elements, some reviewers noted that it can feel rushed and lacks depth in character interactions. Overall, the game combines a heartfelt storyline with beautiful visuals and music, making it a memorable experience, though some players wished for more side quests and exploration incentives.

    • “The story is beautiful, the ties to culture and people are amazing, the music is so good this is the only video game soundtrack I've ever purchased. It is broad in its scope, but I enjoyed each and every game mechanic and am working to complete all of the side quests and achievements.”
    • “It's deeply moving, both through very dark storytelling at some points and powerfully heartwarming in others.”
    • “The story is compelling and unique. I don't know if it's fully made up just for the game or based in the folklore of the island that inspired the game, but either way, props to the writers.”
    • “It took me 8.5 hours to complete the story and there's no incentive to further explore the world, which is sad because the game has a lot of potential.”
    • “The story suffers from a lack of cohesion and depth.”
    • “Tchia is filled with no context events in its story, which are meaningless.”
  • music44 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and cultural significance, featuring a unique soundtrack that players find enjoyable and memorable. Many reviews highlight the interactive music sequences and the option to autoplay, allowing players to appreciate the music without the pressure of rhythm gameplay. However, some players express a desire for the ability to replay music sequences and note that the frequency of music mini-games can feel excessive at times.

    • “The music especially is divine.”
    • “A relaxing and gorgeous game with a lovely soundtrack.”
    • “This game has such amazing musical atmosphere and so many mini games which motivates me to explore.”
    • “This was marketed as a BOTW clone, and the beginning of the game spent far too long trapped in cutscenes and music minigames.”
    • “You can't go back and play the song again, though, as far as I can tell.”
    • “Although the music system is pretty deep, the rhythm game that pops up fairly frequently in the story is only available during the story, and as far as I know, there is no way to replay a sequence in-game other than just starting a new one and playing up to that point.”
  • gameplay36 mentions

    The gameplay in Tchia offers a mix of engaging mechanics, such as transforming into animals and fluid traversal, which many players find enjoyable and casual. However, some reviewers criticize the game for its lack of depth in progression and meaningful challenges, leading to a repetitive experience that detracts from the beautiful world and story. Overall, while the game is praised for its charming elements and smooth mechanics, it may not satisfy those seeking a more intense or challenging gameplay experience.

    • “The multiple types of gameplay keep you engaged as you explore, so you never get bored, and the combat is very fun as well!”
    • “The gameplay loop was fun and very casual, so don't expect hardcore gaming here.”
    • “Great music, wonderful characters, and solid gameplay.”
    • “I really hoped Tchia would be fun, because it’s such a great game on paper, but some poor gameplay design decisions made this game extremely frustrating and dull to play from nearly the first hour onwards.”
    • “Unfortunately, however, Tchia suffers from a bit of an identity crisis when it comes to the scope of the world, which leads to major gaps in traversal mechanics.”
    • “I wish I had more fun playing this game, because there are a lot of things it absolutely nails that I hope to see other games take note of, but sadly the gameplay and traversal in Tchia was painfully tedious for me the entire way through, so I can’t recommend playing it.”
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning beauty and unique artistic style, blending cartoonish character designs with more realistic environments. While some players noted occasional graphical bugs and performance issues, particularly during rain, the overall visual presentation, along with the music, significantly enhances the gaming experience. Many reviewers appreciate the cultural elements reflected in the graphics, contributing to a compelling and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and music plays a big role in this game.”
    • “I want to make very clear that there are a lot of things I really do appreciate about this game—Tchia is beautiful, from a graphical perspective, a musical perspective, and also from a cultural perspective.”
    • “The graphics, the lighting, the textures, are all well done.”
    • “Interestingly, the city side looks absolutely disgusting graphically.”
    • “The only problem I had with the graphics was that when it rained, the whole game turned into a stuttery mess with highly inconsistent frametimes and framerates.”
    • “Graphically, there's a bit of cartoon-iness with the look of the characters that contrasts a bit with the slightly more realistic environment.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and unexpected story, which blends dark themes with heartwarming moments, evoking strong feelings and even tears from players. Users appreciate the game's wholesome nature, its beautiful storytelling, and the heartfelt messages about history, culture, and environmental issues, making it a deeply moving experience. Overall, it resonates with those who value emotional depth alongside enjoyable gameplay mechanics.

    • “I also enjoyed the story; it was touching and honestly not what I expected, but I was surprised in a positive way.”
    • “It's deeply moving, both through very dark storytelling at some points and powerfully heartwarming in others.”
    • “You will love this game if you are a fan of fun and nice game mechanics, don't need so much fighting in a game, enjoy a lovely soundtrack, and an emotional story.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Reviews of "grinding" in Tchia highlight a mixed experience; while the game offers a vast world with numerous collectibles and beautiful exploration, many players find the traversal mechanics tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the limitations on movement options. Despite the engaging visuals and potential for enjoyment, the repetitive nature of certain tasks and missions detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of tedium.

    • “I do generally enjoy 'collect-a-thons,' and I've 100%ed some much longer and larger than Tchia, but exploration in this game is downright tedious due to the fact that the only remotely efficient means of getting around disappears every time you exit it and you have to wait to summon it again.”
    • “I wish I had more fun playing this game, because there are a lot of things it absolutely nails that I hope to see other games take note of, but sadly the gameplay and traversal in Tchia was painfully tedious for me the entire way through, so I can’t recommend playing it.”
    • “The game had a lot of potential but it's just too tedious.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of Tchia has received mixed reviews; while some players report a smooth, bug-free experience, others have encountered significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly on certain hardware configurations like NVIDIA GPUs. A recent patch seems to have improved the situation for some, but concerns about optimization persist among affected users.

    • “The optimization is good; the game works bug-free.”
    • “Prior to the patch, it appeared to only affect my PC with an NVIDIA GPU (3070); the AMD one (7900 GRE) did not have any performance or frame rate degradation when it rained.”
    • “I haven't experienced anything anywhere close to this bad playing any other game, so I believe Tchia is rather poorly optimized.”
    • “Some people complained of stuttering in the game.”
    • “Prior to the patch, it also appeared to only affect my PC with an NVIDIA GPU (3070); the AMD one (7900 GRE) did not have any performance or frame rate degradation when it rained.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating musical elements and engaging mini-games, which encourage exploration and enhance the overall experience.

    • “This game has such an amazing musical atmosphere and so many mini-games that motivate me to explore.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game features a strong sense of humor that balances lighthearted moments with darker themes, effectively blending comedy and tragedy. Notably, the inclusion of absurd scenarios, such as the main antagonist eating a live baby, exemplifies its unique and provocative comedic style.

    • “There is a great sense of humor in this game, but it also isn't afraid to get sad or a bit dark at times, where appropriate.”
    • “The main antagonist eats a live baby, and that’s funny.”
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Play time

12hMedian play time
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