Terra Lander

About

"Terra Lander" is a challenging arcade-style game that pays homage to classic retro games. Pilot your spacecraft through 20 levels, landing on the pad while avoiding enemies, moving doors, and fuel depletion. Use strategic shooting to destroy fuel dumps and gain level advantages, but be cautious not to touch anything, as it could mean the end of a life and a path back to the beginning.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic arcade games, with enjoyable graphics and music.
It is addictive and fun in short bursts, especially with a game pad, and features charming elements like a robotic voice commenting on player failures.
The remastered version has improved gameplay mechanics, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

The remastered version suffers from control issues and abrupt difficulty spikes, particularly in later levels, leading to frustration.
There is a lack of level variety and progression, making the game feel grindy and tedious after a few levels.
Some players find the game unplayable due to confusing graphical effects and poor design choices, leading to a negative overall experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the nostalgic vector style and simple visuals, while others criticize the remastered version for control issues and graphical effects that hinder visibility. Overall, the combination of retro aesthetics and engaging audio elements has been well-received, though technical shortcomings in the remaster have detracted from the experience for some.
- “The vector style graphics and awesome robotic voice make this a nostalgic blast!!!”
- “I liked the vector graphics and the way the lander handled with the Xbox controller.”
- “I love simple graphics, great music, and 'Hawking', who is trying to comment on player's failures.”
- “The game was great, but the remastered version has control issues and graphical effects that make it difficult to see what is going on.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many considering it among the best ever composed. It complements the gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience, though some players express a desire for options to customize the background music.
- “The music is pretty much the best ever written in human history.”
- “I love simple graphics, great music, and 'hawking', who is trying to comment on player's failures.”
- “Would like to see an update that allows different background music choices.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its hilariously cruel robotic voice that comments on player failures, adding a unique and entertaining twist to the experience. Players find the humor to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “What a funny little game!”
- “The robotic voice offered hilariously cruel comments.”
- “Bizarrely addictive; if only I could change what the robot voice says when you lose, it would be hilarious!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading some to uninstall it despite its low price and short length. The incremental progress through levels feels overly grindy, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “Then it's time to uninstall because the repetition of getting farther through it inch by inch on each replay is too grindy, and be glad you only spent $2 for a 6 level game.”
- “It's kind of tedious.”