Get on Play StoreTerra Nil is a reverse city-building simulation game with impressive graphics and a fitting soundtrack. The game offers unique gameplay mechanics where the goal is to restore a barren wasteland back to its natural state. However, it is currently full of bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has a unique and engaging concept focused on biorestoration, providing a relaxing and satisfying gameplay experience.
- Visually stunning with beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- No ads or microtransactions, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, particularly during map generation, making it unplayable for many users.
- It requires a Netflix subscription to play, which is a significant barrier for potential players who do not wish to subscribe.
- The game drains battery quickly and causes devices to overheat, leading to performance issues and discomfort during play.
- stability36 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, lag, and crashes that can disrupt gameplay and require restarts. Many players report problems with loading times, unresponsive controls, and bugs that hinder progression, particularly in later levels. While some users have managed to enjoy the game despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it needs substantial bug fixes and optimization to reach its full potential.
“The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is the lag, loading times, and other minor glitches.”
“There are quite a few bugs and glitches which halt progression with regards to gameplay completion.”
“The game freezes and lags as you progress and then stops running at times, forcing you to start over your progress from the last auto saves.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, beautiful design, and immersive atmosphere, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, many users report performance issues, including lag and overheating on mobile devices, suggesting a need for adjustable graphics settings to enhance playability. Overall, while the aesthetic appeal is strong, optimization concerns detract from the experience for some players.
“Excellently designed puzzle game, with beautiful graphics and music.”
“The visuals are gorgeous and the soundtrack is amazing.”
“Amazing game, beautiful graphics and I enjoyed every second.”
“Fun game from what I've tried, unfortunately it's a laggy mess, some graphics refuse to show, and text in-game never appears.”
“It doesn't matter if the game is good or not, it's not optimized at all, it kills the battery, they didn't even think to put graphics and FPS options.”
“Mobile devices often overheat so maybe work on performance or add a graphics option.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, satisfying, and relaxing, with a creative and innovative approach to restoring environments. However, many users report issues with bugs, glitches, and performance problems that can hinder the experience, such as overheating devices and lag. While the core mechanics are enjoyable, some players find the gameplay can become tedious over time, and there is a desire for more content and improved optimization.
“Super fun and satisfying gameplay loop, I just wish there were more maps.”
“Excellent music and sound effects combined with innovative and original gameplay make this one of the best games I've seen on mobile.”
“Very relaxing and intuitive gameplay.”
“There are quite a few bugs and glitches which halt progression with regards to gameplay completion.”
“I must restart missions dozens of times to try and break dead-end gameplay cycles.”
“The devs quickly run out of game mechanics and just make the game tedious and hard without making it more interesting.”
- optimization24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and excessive battery drain. Players have noted that the game runs poorly on older devices and can cause overheating, suggesting a need for optimization updates to improve the overall experience. While the gameplay and design are praised, the technical shortcomings detract from enjoyment, making it feel unplayable for some users.
“I'm sure after a few optimization fixes it will be a much better experience.”
“Nice gameplay, great art design, runs smoothly, I like it as a game overall.”
“Great game concept, but need battery optimization; it's super power hungry.”
“Performance is bad - lots of stalls where I can't do anything for 10-20 seconds.”
“The game is really good, but the performance ruins the experience.”
“It doesn't matter if the game is good or not, it's not optimized at all, it kills the battery; they didn't even think to put graphics and FPS options.”
- music12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its excellence, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful soundtrack and its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the relaxing and zen qualities of the music, which complements the stunning visuals and engaging gameplay, making for a highly enjoyable experience. Overall, the combination of innovative sound design and captivating music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“What a game, the art and soundtrack are nothing short of excellence.”
“The visuals are gorgeous and the soundtrack is amazing.”
“Excellent music and sound effects combined with innovative and original gameplay make this one of the best games I've seen on mobile.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features no ads, in-app purchases, or waiting times, providing a seamless experience for players. However, it requires a Netflix subscription, which some users feel is primarily a means for data collection and advertising. Overall, while the gameplay is praised, the monetization model has drawn mixed reactions due to its reliance on a subscription service.
“There are no ads at all here.”
“Brilliant little game with no ads and fun gameplay.”
“Beautiful, no microtransactions.”
“Requires a Netflix subscription to play. On top of that fee, it's really just data collection for controlled Netflix advertising and the sale of your information to others.”
“It's too bad 😔 about the advertisements and Netflix... what a cheap trick.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is centered around environmental rehabilitation and preparing for future challenges, but players feel it lacks depth and content. While the narrative is enjoyable, many express a desire for more situational story elements and longer missions to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is fun but could benefit from additional story-based content.
“I loved the environmental storytelling as well, a simple narrative about rehabilitating Earth and preparing to do the same elsewhere.”
“From what I have seen, it does not have a lot of content; I would like to see some story-based content. It doesn't have to be something deep, but something more situational like 'something happened, you have only access to this and that, solve the issue.'”
“Such a good game; hope there are more updates and missions coming 🤞🏻”
“I must restart missions dozens of times to try and break dead-end gameplay cycles.”
“From what I have seen, it does not have a lot of content. I would like to see some story-based content; it doesn't have to be something deep, but something more situational like 'something happened, you have only access to this and that, solve the issue.'”
“Fun but lacking; it needs more, even a longer story.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its chill and relaxing qualities, complemented by good music and artwork. While the later levels present a challenge, they maintain this serene vibe. However, some users note that the game is buggy and could benefit from further polishing.
“The music, atmosphere, artwork, and gameplay are really good.”
“Overall, a really nice and relaxing game with great atmosphere.”
“The later levels are challenging while not sacrificing too much of the chill atmosphere.”
“The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the world.”
“I found the atmosphere to be bland and uninspired, which detracted from my overall experience.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with some noting that it detracts from the overall immersive experience. While the game starts off creatively, it ultimately suffers from a lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a frustrating grind.
“The devs quickly run out of game mechanics and just make the game tedious and hard without making it more interesting.”
“Creative but too tedious.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a mix of hilarious premises, such as terraforming, and comically unfortunate situations, like the use of lasers for digging water channels, which contribute to its overall humor.
“The game features some hilarious premises, like terraforming, and leads to unfortunate situations, such as using lasers to dig water channels for recycling.”
“The humor is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout the gameplay.”
“I love how the game combines absurd scenarios with witty dialogue, making every moment entertaining.”
