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Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG

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57%Game Brain Score
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57% User Score Based on 87 reviews

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Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 30 Parallel and was released on May 14, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG," players explore a colorful world and uncover a lost language to save the inhabitants from a curse. Through deciphering glyphs, solving puzzles, and interacting with characters, players build their knowledge of the fictional language. With a unique linguistic twist, this RPG offers an engaging and educational experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story7 negative mentions
  • The game has a beautiful aesthetic and a compelling story that engages players.
  • It offers a unique approach to language learning by gamifying the experience, making it more enjoyable than traditional methods.
  • Players have reported improvements in vocabulary and language skills, especially for those with some prior knowledge of the language.
  • The combat system feels out of place and hinders the language learning process, making it frustrating for players focused on learning.
  • There are significant bugs and design flaws, such as poor quest guidance and inconsistent audio quality, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The game lacks essential language learning features, such as tone markings for Mandarin and grammar explanations, making it less effective for beginners.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is described as compelling and interesting, with a creative plot and engaging dialogue, but it suffers from poor quest design and bugs that hinder progression. Players appreciate the integration of language learning into the narrative, yet many find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, often leading to frustration with unclear objectives and quest markers. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution is marred by technical issues and a lack of guidance, leaving some players feeling lost and disengaged.

    • “The way they feed the story into the language element is interesting and so far it's feeling interesting, challenging, and overwhelming (but in a 'I've a long way to go but I can do this' kind of way).”
    • “I had tons of fun, I enjoyed the world the player character was in and even the story was simple, yet intriguing.”
    • “While there are a few bugs here and there, I definitely recommend getting this game if you would like to have a pretty interesting story along with a language learning experience!”
    • “The plot is okay, but the gameplay is repetitive.”
    • “This had potential but ultimately it's more tedious than just thumbing through a dictionary - most of the game is trying to figure out poorly designed quests with no guidance or clear directions.”
    • “And I complete quests and it will not check off that I completed so I can't move forward in the story and I am stuck on the main quest where it's bugged out and won't let me do anything else.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and innovative in its integration of language learning, while others criticize it for being repetitive, confusing, and buggy. Although the mechanics and user interface can be janky, the game is noted for its potential educational value, particularly for those focused on language acquisition. Overall, it seems best suited for players interested in learning rather than those seeking purely traditional gameplay experiences.

    • “The way language learning is included in the gameplay is absolutely brilliant.”
    • “The gameplay and graphics are simple yet engaging.”
    • “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.”
    • “It has a plot and gameplay that has nothing to do with learning languages.”
    • “They enjoyed it during the first 10 minutes of gameplay, but then it got boring.”
    • “The plot is okay, but the gameplay is repetitive.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered good, with appealing artwork in cut scenes, but they are hampered by bugs and limited graphical options. Players report performance issues, including frame rate drops even on low settings, and difficulties with saving graphic configurations. Overall, while the visuals are engaging, they may not meet the expectations of players with higher performance standards.

    • “I really enjoy the artwork used for the cut scenes.”
    • “The gameplay and graphics are simple yet engaging.”
    • “The setting is great and the graphics are fine.”
    • “Firstly, despite the graphics being pretty basic, it runs a bit hot on my laptop.”
    • “The game hardly has graphics options; there are low, medium, high, turn the grass options off, ambient occlusion on or off, and the same with a certain reflection.”
    • “Anytime I go back to the main menu, the game resets the graphic settings to be on high, tanking the FPS again.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent glitches, bugs, and occasional freezing at launch. While some players have experienced smoother runs after multiple attempts, the overall impression is that the game feels unpolished and can lead to frustrating gameplay due to its clunky mechanics and buggy quest system.

    • “Bug-free run on my third playthrough - persistence pays off! Exploring and clicking everything is a must.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; I can focus on enjoying the story without worrying about technical issues.”
    • “Game freezes at launch. I tried a few times but always the same: the game is stuck on the launch screen, and if I try clicking, I get a prompt that the game is not responding.”
    • “The game is very buggy, navigating is cumbersome, and it's pretty easy to softlock yourself in this game.”
    • “As much as I love the concept, I'm only 2 hours in and I got frustrated by the buggy quest system.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to lengthy travel times and poorly designed quests that lack clear guidance. While the gameplay includes enjoyable elements like RPG battles, the overall experience is marred by slow XP progression and a sense of monotony, making it less appealing for those seeking engaging gameplay.

    • “For those who are interested in 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 by writing words and symbols over and over again in real life.”
    • “Completing missions is tedious—it takes way too long to travel from one place to another just to collect an item and progress in the game.”
    • “This had potential but ultimately it's more tedious than just thumbing through a dictionary - most of the game is trying to figure out poorly designed quests with no guidance or clear directions.”
    • “Grinding XP is a slow and somewhat boring process.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report issues with game audio, noting that despite settings being adjusted, dialogue volume remains unaffected. However, the soundtrack is generally praised as catchy and enjoyable.

    • “The soundtrack is also pretty catchy.”
    • “Hello, does anyone here can't hear the game audio even though the music and the sound in the settings are on the max volume?”
    • “You have the option with SFX and music, but turning them down and 'master' up did not seem to affect the dialog volume at all.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers indicate that the game requires significant optimization, as performance issues have been noted despite its relatively small size.

    • “The game runs smoothly, showcasing impressive optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The developers have clearly put effort into optimizing the game, resulting in minimal loading times and seamless gameplay.”
    • “I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization, as it allows for a more immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.”
    • “This makes me think there is some serious optimization that needs to be done with this game.”
    • “Aside from the performance already mentioned, the game is also not well-optimized.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's replayability is diminished due to limited opportunities for revisiting vocabulary, making a second playthrough less appealing.

    • “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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Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG is a role playing game.

Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG.

Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG was released on May 14, 2021.

Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG was developed by 30 Parallel.

Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG is a single player game.

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