TerraGenesis: Landfall

TerraGenesis: Landfall is a simulation game that offers a good story and excellent mechanics, set in the context of building and managing cities in space. It boasts ingenious graphics and a compelling soundtrack, but is hindered by annoying ads and numerous bugs. True to its description, it functions as a simulator for the creation of extraterrestrial settlements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,062 reviews

graphics108 positive mentions

monetization93 negative mentions

Great graphics and immersive gameplay.
Interesting concept with a unique take on city building.
Challenging mechanics that keep players engaged.

Frequent crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay.
Too many random catastrophic events that lead to player frustration.
Stuck in the tutorial due to a bug preventing progress.

graphics
197 mentions
55 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty and realism, particularly for a mobile title. However, several users report performance issues, including lag and crashes, especially on higher settings, suggesting a need for better optimization and more adjustable graphics options. While some find the visuals impressive, others feel they fall short of expectations, indicating room for improvement in future updates.
- “Beautiful game, the graphics are awesome, the game is a little bit difficult but beautifully challenging.”
- “The graphics are incredible, it's realistic, and not too difficult, but hard enough for a good challenge.”
- “The graphics are amazing! The structure of the game is brilliant and the way you have to find resources and such is fun, nothing like any other game, this is unique.”
- “The graphics aren't as good as other games, but I continued, built some stuff, and then you realize you need copper wire to research to speed up and upgrade.”
- “The experience could be a tad bit smoother, and I face a crash or freeze when I tried to change graphics or open the settings menu, and also any option from it didn't work like I couldn't change graphics.”
- “The worst game I've ever played; the graphics are horrible.”
monetization
98 mentions
3 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on ads for in-game currency, which often yields insufficient rewards. While some appreciate that ads are optional and not overly intrusive, the general consensus is that progress is heavily gated behind watching numerous ads or spending real money, leading to a "pay-to-win" perception. Overall, players feel that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to monetization, offering better rewards for ad views and alternative ways to earn currency.
- “No ads shoved down your throat, a little strategy involved.”
- “Finally a game about Mars that is not all about the microtransactions; I love it.”
- “Good music... little to no ads; I would like some more rotation features, like rotate 90 degrees.”
- “You don't have to watch ads, but be prepared for a slow slog as far as progress and trying to get money as you operate on the edge of disaster!”
- “In order to get anything done, you have to watch countless ads to earn credits, and it's never enough because everything is so expensive.”
- “The only way to make any real money in this game is to buy it with money or watch ads constantly.”
stability
87 mentions
3 % positive mentions
-2 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes during gameplay, and bugs that hinder progress, particularly in the tutorial. While some players have noted improvements after updates, many still experience significant glitches that disrupt their gaming experience. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its current instability, leading to frustration among users.
- “I have encountered no bugs so far, and it runs great on low-end devices.”
- “The game performs smoothly without any crashes, even during intense gameplay.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive.”
- “Unfortunately, the pacing is off for resource generation, and it's buggy in real fundamental ways, like counting and accurate display of information in challenges and management screens.”
- “The game is super buggy right now.”
- “After many days of play and thousands of points, the game is so buggy it restarts and won't save new buildings and such.”
gameplay
80 mentions
41 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the interesting mechanics and strategic elements, particularly for fans of building and survival games. However, issues such as lengthy tutorials, frequent crashes, lagging performance, and frustrating resource management mechanics have detracted from the overall experience. While the graphics and visual quality are praised, players have noted that the gameplay can feel repetitive and overly reliant on in-game purchases or ads, leading to a less engaging experience.
- “The gameplay is fluid, the graphics are great and the mechanics are great too.”
- “The game is great and the gameplay is awesome, I love building games with no griefing; also, the build times are consistent.”
- “Gives a very realistic gameplay as in like in a system, kudos to the team, loving it so far wishing all the best for the future.”
- “The gameplay isn't as involved as I'd like it to be.”
- “I was really hyped for this game, and while the gameplay is exactly as shown in the previews, the number of times this game crashed on me was incredibly frustrating.”
- “Good graphics but gameplay is boring, nothing exciting, just building and waiting.”
story
67 mentions
16 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as basic and straightforward, with a focus on completing various missions related to colonization and resource management on Mars. However, players frequently encounter bugs that hinder mission progression, leading to frustration and a lack of incentive to continue. Despite these issues, some users appreciate the game's potential and the immersive details that fit within the broader lore of space exploration.
- “Fits series lore and story.”
- “Terragenesis has lots of characters, factions, and backstory.”
- “I like the build and expand, and the storyline.”
- “The storyline thus far is pretty basic.”
- “There are broken town hall daily missions that are bugged and can't be completed, resulting in permanent penalties.”
- “I got a mission that forced me to build a command center, but the command center can only be created a maximum of 1 per city, and I can't do anything after that.”
music
21 mentions
48 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its atmosphere and addictive quality, while others find it annoying or outdated. Several users report technical issues, such as music stopping mid-game or static noises, which detracts from their experience. Overall, while many appreciate the soundtrack, there are calls for improvements and additional tracks.
- “I'm 2 days in and I'm already loving everything about this game, the music, the interface, etc.”
- “Good game, great graphics, music and very atmospheric.”
- “Awesome soundtrack”
- “Music is out of date and the graphics of the game are horrible.”
- “The only negative is hearing static noises that just made me turn off sound and music.”
- “I love this game, but if only it had better music.”
optimization
19 mentions
21 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with many players noting significant performance issues, especially as city sizes increase, leading to lag and bugs. While some users report improvements after updates and reinstalls, others still experience stuttering and resource management problems. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization, particularly for lower-end devices and customizable graphics settings.
- “Improved graphics and performance.”
- “Interesting game concept, optimized very well and enjoyable to play.”
- “But I would love to see more detailed graphic settings like being able to turn off fog, turn off animations, etc., for better performance.”
- “The game has potential but needs serious optimization.”
- “Cant say much to the game as I couldn't even finish the tutorial... not performance-wise but after I built the landing platform and ordered 10 engineers, I got the first mission again and have to build a command center... which I can't because I can build only 1 command center and I've already done that... I tried reinstalling the game but it didn't reset it so I'm just stuck and can't click anything else than the prompt tells me to.”
- “I like this game and wait for it for so long, even I am a biggest fan of Terragenesis and I love the concept of Landfall, but actually this game deserves more than 3 stars but still it has so many bugs and this game is not well optimized.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the challenge and the need for improvement, others feel it can be excessively punishing and resource-intensive. The grind is often described as necessary for maintaining progress, but it can also lead to frustration, especially when compounded by game mechanics that hinder advancement. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant part of the gameplay, with varying levels of enjoyment among users.
- “I'll be grinding trying to maintain the lives of the very limited people I started with, and out of nowhere they're stealing my spare Land Rover as well as any additional resources I have in my inventory.”
- “The grind is okay if you get ahead; grinding to stay the same... no.”
- “Very grindy and expensive to progress.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its impressive graphics and immersive music that contribute to a captivating experience. While some mention minor challenges with building placement, the overall sentiment reflects a strong appreciation for the game's aesthetic and ambiance.
- “Good game, great graphics, music, and very atmospheric.”
- “Absolutely love the atmosphere and graphics; placing buildings very precisely seems a bit hard, but that's just a nitpick. Love how it looks so far.”
- “Excellent atmosphere!”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its clever use of real science and lighthearted elements, such as amusing glitches and quirky developer interactions. The developer's playful attitude adds to the overall charm, making the game enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “And they use real science behind it, and they help plant actual trees in the real world— point is, 100/10 go play the funny space game.”
- “One thing I have noticed is that you can clip the tunnels into each, which just look a little weird but funny nonetheless.”
- “Very funny and cool.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, appreciating its relaxing and chill atmosphere. The desire for additional features, such as multiplayer trading, indicates a strong attachment to the game's world and a wish for deeper social interaction within it.
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability is uncertain, with one player noting that their enjoyment is still developing. They mention that the older version of the first game lacked replay value, suggesting a potential concern for the current iteration as well.
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to replay it just to see what I missed.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, thanks to the variety of characters and storylines available.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs with its branching narratives and unlockable content.”