Terra Lander
- February 7, 2015
- DM Media
Get on Steam"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.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic arcade games, with enjoyable graphics and music.
- The controls are well-implemented, especially with a twin analog stick controller, making gameplay fun and engaging.
- Many players find the game to be addictive and enjoyable in short bursts, with a charming robotic voice adding humor to the experience.
- The remastered version has control issues and graphical effects that can obscure gameplay, making it frustrating.
- The difficulty spikes abruptly, leading to a lack of smooth progression and causing some players to feel overwhelmed.
- There are complaints about the lack of level variety and the need for better level design, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the nostalgic vector style and find it charming, others criticize the remastered version for control issues and graphical effects that hinder visibility. Overall, the simple graphics and unique aesthetic elements, such as the robotic voice, are highlighted as positive features.
“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.”
“The game was great, but the remastered version has control issues and graphical effects that make it difficult to see what is going on.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many considering it exceptional and well-suited to the overall experience. Players appreciate its integration with the gameplay, though some express a desire for options to customize the background music.
“The music works well with the game.”
“I love the simple graphics, great music, and the character who comments on the player's failures.”
“The music is pretty much the best ever written in human history.”
“Would like to see an update that allows different background music choices.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its bizarrely addictive nature and the hilariously cruel comments from the robotic voice, which players find entertaining. Many users express a desire for more customization options to enhance the comedic experience further. Overall, the game is described as a funny little gem.
“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!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, leading some to feel that the incremental progress isn't worth the effort, especially given the game's short length and low price.
“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.”
