Terracotta

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Terracotta is a single player simulation game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Olivia Haines and was released on November 14, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Terracotta" is a first-person exploration game where players take a short walk and gather their thoughts. The game features text alluding to depression, serving as a creative expression of the developer's personal feelings. Players use WASD and mouse to move and look around, closing text with the left mouse button and quitting with ESC. The game was made using Unity, First Person AIO Pack, and Yarn Spinner, with SFX credit to various sources.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music10 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features interesting puzzles and a cool setting with beautiful art and music.
The mechanics are original, requiring players to switch between different game modes to solve puzzles, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The storyline, while not central, includes nice small stories and draws inspiration from Asian lore, making it a unique experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with collision detection and character falling out of the world, which detracts from the overall experience.
The English text is often poorly translated, making it difficult to understand the tutorial and gameplay instructions.
Loading times are excessive for a 2D game, and save points are frustratingly far from where players die, leading to a tedious experience.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience alongside beautiful visuals and artwork. Reviewers highlight the combination of detailed storytelling and fantastic soundtracks, making it a delightful escape after a long day. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive and beautiful atmosphere.
- “The aesthetics and the music make this game a really beautiful experience.”
- “Great adventure with nice touches and beautiful art and fantastic ambient music.”
- “Really enjoyable after a long day at work, the music is relaxing, the story seems to be very detailed and the artwork is beautiful.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and unique art style, which contribute to an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience. Users appreciate the combination of visuals and music, noting that it creates a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The aesthetics and the music make this game a really beautiful experience.”
- “The artwork and the soundtracks are amazing.”
- “Really enjoyable after a long day at work, the music is relaxing, the story seems to be very detailed and the artwork is beautiful.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game features a detailed story enriched with Asian wisdom, complemented by beautiful artwork and relaxing music, making it enjoyable for unwinding after a long day. While the main storyline may not be significant, the smaller narratives are appreciated for their charm.
- “Good story with Asian wisdom mixed in.”
- “Really enjoyable after a long day at work, the music is relaxing, the story seems to be very detailed and the artwork is beautiful.”
- “There is some storyline as well in there somewhere, but nothing important; the small stories are nice.”
- “The story seems to be very detailed, but it ultimately lacks significance.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its original mechanics, particularly the challenge of battling enemies without weapons, which adds a unique and difficult twist to the experience. Players also enjoy the engaging quests that complement these mechanics.
- “I really loved the mechanics and the quests!”
- “The mechanics are quite original; having to battle against enemies without a weapon is very challenging and sometimes can be quite difficult.”
- “The mechanics are quite original, having to battle against enemies without a weapon is very challenging and sometimes can be quite difficult.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying, suggesting that it may have been an oversight by the developers. However, some express gratitude for certain elements that alleviate the grind, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “I think that was an oversight by the developers, but I was really thankful for that, because by that time the game was way too tedious and annoying.”