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Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Back To Basics Gaming and was released on December 15, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant," players navigate a rich, hand-drawn world as a young explorer seeking his missing father. The game features strategic combat, puzzle-solving, and a compelling narrative set in a steampunk-inspired universe. With its distinctive art style and emphasis on character development, it offers a memorable adventure gaming experience.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 536 reviews
story62 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions

  • The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic JRPGs, with engaging storylines and characters.
  • The graphics and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game is very affordable, providing good value for the price, especially during sales.
  • The game is unfinished and has been in early access for several years without significant updates.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including crashes and unresponsive controls.
  • The combat system can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with high encounter rates making exploration tedious.
  • story
    131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews for the game's story reveal a mixed reception, with many players noting that while the narrative has potential and some engaging elements, it often feels unfinished, cliché, or underdeveloped. Some appreciate the classic RPG feel and the intriguing start, but others criticize the lack of depth in character development and the abrupt ending. Overall, the story is seen as a work in progress, with hopes for future updates to enhance its richness and coherence.

    • “The story is well-written and engaging, and the graphics are pleasing to the eye.”
    • “This is a very interesting game, with an amazing story, and amazing gameplay!”
    • “The story is nice, immersive, interesting, and reminds me of the old school RPGs.”
    • “It's just an unfinished and unpolished intro to a story.”
    • “The story ends abruptly without resolving any important plot threads.”
    • “The story is dull.”
  • gameplay
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by simple yet effective mechanics that can provide hours of enjoyment, though many users note issues such as repetitiveness, lack of polish, and operational glitches that detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and engaging storyline, others criticize the game for being unfinished or overly simplistic, with limited depth and frustrating user interface problems. Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, offering both enjoyable moments and significant drawbacks.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are simple but provide hours of enjoyment.”
    • “Its interesting storyline, pleasing graphics, and simple yet effective gameplay mechanics are its biggest strengths.”
    • “The combat mechanics are smooth, and the UI is polished amazingly.”
    • “But it's abandonware and kind of doesn't have much going for it aside from maybe two hours of gameplay - it's a literal tech demo, as far as I'm concerned.”
    • “The gameplay is way too repetitive, and the graphics feel cheap and recycled.”
    • “The gameplay is basic; there really isn't any inventory system, or stat building, or much 'RPG' element to varying your character.”
  • music
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received a generally positive reception, with many players praising its uplifting and fitting nature, particularly in battle scenarios. While some users noted inconsistencies in volume and questioned the originality of certain tracks, the overall sentiment highlights a strong soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience. However, a few critiques mention that some pieces feel out of place, indicating room for improvement.

    • “The music is, simply put, perfect.”
    • “I am rather impressed by the music in the game - it really does help to set the tone of scenes and environments.”
    • “The soundtrack is so wonderful.”
    • “Lots of royalty free music used but there's no sources for anything anywhere, and it makes me wonder how much of the work was original.”
    • “No, just no, don't buy this game; the theme song is horrible, please, I can't get it out of my head.”
    • “The music just seems like it doesn't fit the tone.”
  • graphics
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the pleasing pixel art and unique art style reminiscent of classic RPGs like Suikoden. However, some criticize the animations and repetitive enemy designs, noting that certain graphical elements feel cheap or recycled. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered decent for a pixelated RPG, they may not meet the expectations of players seeking modern graphical fidelity.

    • “The story is well-written and engaging, and the graphics are pleasing to the eye.”
    • “There is clearly a lot of effort put into the visuals, whether it's the environment or the UI.”
    • “Pretty graphics (strongly reminding of the first two Suikoden games), okay story with potential to get better, and a great soundtrack.”
    • “The animations are strange; they cut in and out at times, and the game does not harbor any modern graphics settings (480p 'full' screen or tiny windowed mode only). The story feels it necessary to teach you how to push buttons and play a JRPG as though it were the first one ever made.”
    • “The gameplay is way too repetitive, and the graphics feel cheap and recycled.”
    • “A lot of the character graphics come from the Suikoden series with decent to bad edits done to try and hide that fact.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, featuring funny dialogues and amusing character interactions that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the blend of comedic moments within the storyline and side quests, making it an enjoyable and lighthearted adventure, especially given its low price. However, some reviews suggest that while the humor is present, it may not be enough to elevate the game overall.

    • “What I can say is that it's a pretty easy and funny game for its cheap price.”
    • “This game is inspiring, amazing, and sometimes funny.”
    • “This game offers plenty of gameplay and quests, and the quests range from very serious to something that will make you die laughing.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly game-breaking issues that hinder progress in the early areas. While players acknowledge that it is in early access and expect some instability, many express frustration with persistent freezes and graphical problems during gameplay. Overall, the stability is considered subpar, but there is hope that future updates will address these issues.

    • “People who believe him are stuck buying the game that is highly buggy and unfinished and supporting the dev who doesn't even care about this game himself.”
    • “From what I understand, this game has a huge map and many hours of gameplay, but he can't seem to get some game-breaking glitches out of the way that prevent you from getting past the first main area of the game.”
    • “The dev is fully aware of the glitches in the game and has had ample time to fix them.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with some describing it as "a little grindy" and others suggesting it requires significant time investment and effort, potentially needing macros to manage. While some appreciate the balance in battles, many express frustration with the grind required for achievements and gold farming, indicating that it detracts from the overall experience.

    • “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
    • “Grinding achievements: yes (grind gold... ~ 15,000 when a monster drops at most 100).”
    • “I finished everything in 2.7 hours, with the remaining playtime spent on grinding the grindy achievement.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally considered acceptable, with some users noting that it effectively complements the overall experience.

    • “But it complements the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The atmosphere is okay.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is complemented well.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a notable lack of character development opportunities, with players expressing disappointment in this aspect despite acknowledging the good character design. There is a desire for more depth and growth in the characters, particularly in the context of the game's monsters.

    • “There is a lack of possibility for character development.”
    • “The character progression feels stagnant and uninspired.”
    • “I was disappointed by the limited options for developing my character.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the developers' efforts to create a quality game rather than focusing solely on monetization, indicating a positive reception towards the game's financial model.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' efforts, but the constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “While the game is fun, the monetization tactics are frustrating and make it feel like a cash grab.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is currently lacking, particularly in the transition between menu and gameplay, which users find slow. However, this is somewhat anticipated given its early access status, with hopes for improvements in future updates.

    • “But this lack of optimization is to be expected from an early access.”
    • “It's slow to go into menu mode and back into gameplay, though I'm hoping that gets optimized in the future.”
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Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant is a role playing game.

Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant.

Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant was released on December 15, 2014.

Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant was developed by Back To Basics Gaming.

Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant is a single player game.

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