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Terra Feminarum

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75%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, grinding
89% User Score Based on 37 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Terra Feminarum is a single player shooter game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Polar Night Games and was released on February 28, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Terra Feminarum is a vertical danmaku shoot’em up. The characters and the story are based on Finnish mythology. Gameplay and art style are both highly inspired by Japanese danmaku shooters.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Terra Feminarum offers a unique blend of strategy and survival gameplay set in a post-apocalyptic world, providing a compelling narrative and engaging mechanics.
  • The game features beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, making it a memorable experience.
  • Players appreciate the challenging gameplay and the depth of character development, which encourages replayability and strategic decision-making.
  • Some players find the game suffers from balance issues and repetitive tasks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • The art style and graphics have been criticized as being outdated or unappealing, which may turn off potential players.
  • Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the gating of endgame content, have been viewed as frustrating and unnecessarily restrictive.
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the retro 2D assets as outdated and unappealing, while others praise the modern 1080p visuals and unique, vibrant artwork that enhances the overall aesthetic. The game is noted for its beautiful bullet patterns and cohesive art style, which contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some opinions that it feels indie. Overall, while there are detractors, many appreciate the modern graphical presentation and artistic influences.

    • “The visuals are great, sprites look great, the patterns are easy to read and look beautiful.”
    • “A stunningly beautiful bullet hell game with some of the most graphically amazing bullet patterns ever to grace a monitor.”
    • “The artwork is beautiful and vibrant and again very much influenced by the mythology the game is centered around while having an appealing anime style to it.”
    • “On the topic of visuals, the weak-looking 2D retro assets seem like they'd be more at home in a browser game or a mobile app.”
    • “There's no excuse for such poor 2D graphics in 2025, especially considering that 3D graphics accelerators hit the mainstream of PC gaming in the mid-1990s with cards like the ATI Rage and Voodoo3D.”
    • “The artwork is absolute slop, which detracts from the otherwise solid gameplay.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, featuring a diverse soundtrack that blends black metal, folk, and polka elements, all inspired by Finnish mythology. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout aspect, enhancing the game's artistic and cultural value while complementing its intense gameplay. Overall, the music is described as "god-tier" and integral to the game's immersive experience.

    • “The soundtrack is what you would expect from a Finnish mythology inspired game, nice tracks with a black metal tone to them.”
    • “It has high artistic and cultural value, it does a great job of keeping up with the score chasing high and the intensity of its Japanese counterparts, and the soundtrack is completely to die for.”
    • “The soundtrack sports black metal, polka, and folk music.”
    • “An intense modern danmaku shoot'em up with a wicked folk and metal soundtrack that's based upon Finnish mythology.”
    • “The folklore atmosphere is good and spans consistently over the story, characters, and soundtrack.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, unique stamina system, and well-designed levels that enhance the experience, particularly in a vertically scrolling format. While the tutorial may not effectively showcase the game's depth, players appreciate the refined shooting mechanics, engaging storyline, and challenging difficulty, making it a worthwhile experience for shoot 'em up enthusiasts. Overall, the game successfully balances traditional bullet hell elements with appealing visuals and atmospheric storytelling.

    • “The stamina mechanic is pretty unique and the game is one of the few I've played that makes vertically scrolling in widescreen feel really good - that's thanks to smart levels designed around player abilities.”
    • “The gameplay is well tuned, refined, and pretty much has no skill ceiling.”
    • “If you like a challenge, smooth bullet hell shoot 'em up gameplay and welcome the idea of atmospheric story elements in a fresh and unique take, then get this one.”
    • “The intro tutorial doesn't represent the game and gameplay very well, and my first impression was 'meh'... not nearly as cool as chapter 3 and 4, omg, chapter 4 is brain melting.”
    • “It takes some getting used to adjust my eyes to the power-ups and the multiple kinds of shots, and as the gameplay is frantic with some quick, some slow bullets, well, I am dying far more than in Touhou, but it's my fault.”
    • “This makes for slightly looser gameplay than its traditional counterparts, but big beautiful scenes of nature and magic that fill your entire screen are more than a worthy trade-off.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode is praised for its beginner-friendly approach and engaging Finnish mythology, providing a refreshing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. While some missions may feel tedious and the final stage requires completing all previous challenges, the overall narrative and folklore elements are well-received, making it appealing for shoot'em up enthusiasts. The combination of traditional storytelling, refined mechanics, and atmospheric elements contributes to a unique and enjoyable experience.

    • “Finnish mythology is driving the story in this bullet hell shmup.”
    • “It has a wonderfully refreshing story and overall atmosphere derived from the rich and historical folklore of Finland.”
    • “The folklore atmosphere is good and spans consistently over the story, characters, and soundtrack.”
    • “The only downside I can think of is how some of the missions feel tedious, but that's just a minor inconvenience.”
    • “The only thing I severely dislike about the game so far is that in story mode, the final stage can only be accessed by completing all challenges in all previous stages.”
    • “The story mode sort of doubles as training wheels.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through three distinct playstyles and engaging stage challenges, encouraging players to revisit and explore different strategies.

    • “The game offers three distinct playstyles, enhancing its replayability with various stage challenges.”
    • “Replayability is fantastic, as each playthrough can feel completely different depending on the choices you make.”
    • “With multiple endings and diverse character builds, the game encourages you to replay it to experience everything it has to offer.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its refreshing story rooted in Finnish folklore, which is consistently reflected in the narrative, character design, and soundtrack, creating an immersive experience.

    • “It has a wonderfully refreshing story and overall atmosphere derived from the rich and historical folklore of Finland.”
    • “The folklore atmosphere is good and spans consistently over the story, characters, and soundtrack.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while some missions can feel tedious, this is generally considered a minor inconvenience in the overall experience.

    • “The only downside I can think of is how some of the missions feel tedious, but that's just a minor inconvenience.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game cleverly intertwines cultural references, such as Finland's reputation for metal music, with playful contrasts like serious guitar shredding paired with woodwind instruments, creating a unique and amusing experience.

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Terra Feminarum is a shooter game with fantasy and anime themes.

Terra Feminarum is available on PC and Windows.

Terra Feminarum was released on February 28, 2018.

Terra Feminarum was developed by Polar Night Games.

Terra Feminarum has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Terra Feminarum is a single player game.

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