Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG screenshot

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story7 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging way to learn vocabulary in various languages, making it a good tool for reinforcing language skills.
The integration of language learning with RPG elements, such as turn-based combat and exploration, adds an interesting twist to the educational experience.
Players have reported improvements in their vocabulary and language skills after playing, especially for those with some prior knowledge of the language.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including soft locks, awkward navigation, and inconsistent audio quality, which can hinder the overall experience.
Many users found the lack of grammar instruction and reliance on vocabulary memorization to be insufficient for truly learning a new language.
The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, with unclear objectives and a lack of guidance, making it frustrating for some players.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
71%
17%
The story in the game is described as interesting but ultimately hampered by poorly designed quests and a lack of clear guidance, leading to frustration and aimlessness for players. While the plot has potential and some engaging elements, many users find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, with bugs that can lock them out of progressing in the story. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as lacking depth and clarity, detracting from the immersive potential of the game.
- “Many of us want to see a continuation of the storyline and have been waiting for the closed-off parts of the town to open up.”
- “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
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and innovative in its approach to language learning, while others criticize it for being repetitive, confusing, and buggy. Although the mechanics and user interface have potential, they often detract from the experience, especially for those not primarily interested in educational content. Overall, the game is best suited for language learners rather than traditional gamers, as it effectively integrates vocabulary expansion into its mechanics.
- “The way language learning is included in the gameplay is absolutely brilliant.”
- “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 gameplay and graphics are simple yet engaging.”
- “They enjoyed it during the first 10 minutes of gameplay, but then it got boring.”
- “The plot is okay, but the gameplay is repetitive.”
- “It's a fun game in theory, but it's hard to stay engaged because the gameplay is so confusing and buggy.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
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 the inability to save custom graphic settings. Overall, while the graphics 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 high, tanking the FPS again.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting glitches, bugs, and freezing issues, particularly at launch. While some players find the game enjoyable in theory, the overall experience is marred by a lack of polish and a confusing gameplay structure, leading to frustration and disengagement.
- “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.”
- “There are also enough bugs and glitches that were not game-breaking, but they give the impression that the game is not polished.”
- “The game is very buggy, navigating is cumbersome, and it's pretty easy to softlock yourself in this game.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
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 game incorporates some enjoyable RPG elements, the overall experience is marred by slow XP progression and a sense of monotony, making it less appealing for those seeking engaging gameplay. However, it does manage to maintain a fun language learning component that alleviates some of the grind.
- “This game does a great job of making the grinding feel rewarding and engaging, rather than tedious.”
- “The grinding mechanics are well-designed, providing a sense of progression that keeps me motivated to continue.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with enjoyable gameplay, making it feel less like a chore.”
- “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
100%
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.
- “Hello, does anyone here can't hear the game audio even though the music and the sound in the settings are at max volume?”
- “You have the option for SFX and music, but turning them down and the 'master' up did not seem to affect the dialog volume at all.”
- “The soundtrack is also pretty catchy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
Reviews indicate that the game requires significant optimization, as users have noted performance issues 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 stable frame rates.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization, as it allows for a seamless gameplay experience even on lower-end systems.”
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 go over 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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