Terra Alia
- May 13, 2021
- 30 Parallel
- 2h median play time
"Terra Alia" is a single-player Role Playing game offering around 2 hours of playtime, where magic and modern technology coexist in a world with unique national regulations on magic use. To cast spells, players must learn and think in a country's native tongue, and they can join the official Discord server for updates, support, and community engagement. In this world, magic users strive to prevent global conflict through unity and regulation.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game effectively combines language learning with engaging gameplay, making it a fun way to practice vocabulary.
- Players appreciate the unique concept of learning languages through an RPG format, which keeps the experience interesting and less monotonous.
- Many users have reported that the game has helped them learn new words and phrases, making it a useful tool for language learners.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and technical issues, including problems with quest progression and resolution scaling, making it unplayable for some users.
- There is a lack of grammar support and structured learning, which can make it difficult for beginners to grasp the language effectively.
- Navigation and combat mechanics can be cumbersome, leading to frustration during gameplay due to frequent battles and unclear objectives.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered simple yet engaging, providing enough intrigue to keep players interested, though it lacks epicness and innovation. However, many users have expressed frustration with a buggy quest system that hampers progress, including issues with quest completion not being recognized and vague directions for objectives. While the narrative itself is not the main draw, it offers a fun experience within an interesting world, albeit with some technical shortcomings.
“I had tons of fun, I enjoyed the world the player character was in and even the story was simple, yet intriguing.”
“Not only does this teach you, it also keeps you interested in the story.”
“Not the best or most innovative game, but also not bad with a nice little story.”
“As much as I love the concept, I'm only 2 hours in and I got frustrated by the buggy quest system.”
“You turn in quests and then the NPC who's supposed to give you the next one is just following you around with an exclamation mark above their head, hence not letting you go any further.”
“I would still wholeheartedly endorse this game if it felt like half a semester and not a Wattpad story where 50 random words were Spanish.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as engaging yet occasionally hindered by janky mechanics and a steep learning curve, particularly for newcomers. While it effectively combines language learning with fun mechanics, it may not appeal to those seeking purely traditional gameplay experiences. Overall, it is well-suited for players interested in educational content, especially in language acquisition.
“The gameplay and graphics are simple yet engaging.”
“However, I like the gameplay of it and how the combat works in this game.”
“30 Parallel has done a fantastic job mixing language learning and gameplay; for anyone desperately trying to learn a second language or those who are trying to maintain their skills, this game is 100% for you.”
“The game has some janky mechanics at times, and a little bit of a learning curve where it could use additional tutorials, but for gaming veterans (or anyone who played a Bethesda game), it won't be an issue.”
“Those who are interested in just gameplay, I would not recommend it; this is primarily for education. Even so, the gameplay does well to keep the language learning aspect feeling fun and not like grinding, as you would experience writing words and symbols over and over again in real life.”
“Gameplay mechanics and UI could use improvement; they feel clunky and detract from the overall experience.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet engaging, though some users experience significant frame rate issues even on low settings. Additionally, there are complaints about the game resetting graphic settings to high when returning to the main menu, further impacting performance. Overall, while the graphics are considered acceptable, technical issues detract from the experience.
“The gameplay and graphics are simple yet engaging.”
“The setting is great and the graphics are fine.”
“My laptop can handle The Sims 3 on high graphics settings, but this game on low graphic settings still has a ton of jumps in frame rate.”
“Anytime I go back to the main menu, the game resets the graphic settings to high, tanking the FPS again.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game incorporates educational elements that make language learning enjoyable, the grinding aspect, particularly in terms of experience points, can feel slow and tedious. Although the RPG battles add some fun, they may not be enough to alleviate the overall grind for players focused solely on gameplay.
“This game does a great job of making the grinding feel rewarding and engaging, rather than tedious.”
“The grinding mechanics are well-balanced, providing a sense of progression without feeling overwhelming.”
“I appreciate how the game incorporates grinding into the overall experience, making it feel like a natural part of the journey.”
“There are simple RPG magic battles, which are fun enough, but can be tedious.”
“Grinding XP is a slow and somewhat boring process.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs, a frustrating quest system, and cumbersome navigation that can lead to softlocking. Overall, these issues significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
“As much as I love the concept, I'm only 2 hours in and I got frustrated by the buggy quest system.”
“The game is very buggy; navigating is cumbersome, and it's pretty easy to softlock yourself.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, as players feel that the lack of opportunities to revisit vocabulary diminishes the incentive to play through again.
“This loses replay value for me as the ability to review vocabulary is greatly reduced without a second playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
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