TerraTech Worlds

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 795 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • graphics
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TerraTech Worlds is a simulation game that lets you explore, mine, build, and battle in an open-world alien planet, either solo or with up to 6 players in online co-op. With rich environments, dynamic weather, and hostile enemies, you'll need to craft and customize your vehicles, bases, and factories to survive and dominate. Despite some bugs, the game boasts great graphics, hilarious moments, and a vast world to discover.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 795 reviews
gameplay33 positive mentions
grinding106 negative mentions
  • The game has a lot of potential and shows promise for future updates.
  • Graphics are improved and the world feels more alive with unique biomes.
  • The core gameplay loop encourages creativity and strategic thinking in vehicle and base building.
  • The game is overly grindy, especially in the early stages, making progression feel tedious.
  • The UI is clunky and not user-friendly, making navigation and building frustrating.
  • The reactor capacity limits creativity in vehicle design, restricting players from building larger techs.
  • gameplay116 mentions

    The gameplay of "Terratech Worlds" has received mixed feedback, with players appreciating the new mechanics and graphics but criticizing the clunky controls, grindy progression, and convoluted systems. While the building and crafting elements offer potential for creativity and strategy, many feel that the game lacks the engaging core loop of its predecessor, leading to a frustrating experience marred by bugs and a steep learning curve. Overall, while there are promising features and improvements, significant balancing and refinement are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “The combination of building and battling, the endless optimization of tech, and the satisfying trial and error mechanics kept me hooked.”
    • “The core gameplay is solid, and with continued improvements, I believe it can truly shine.”
    • “The overall gameplay and mechanics have been reworked and are intentionally made much deeper and richer.”
    • “What I can say is that there are a number of promising features and gameplay loops, but they don't seem to fit together very well with how the game balances combat, exploration, resource management, and inventory management.”
    • “The current gameplay loop is pretty boring; there needs to be much more to do in the game.”
    • “The gameplay feels convoluted too...there are far too many buildings; I feel like a lot of them could be combined into one.”
  • grinding107 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game suffers from excessive grinding, particularly in the early stages, with many players finding resource gathering, crafting, and base building to be tedious and frustrating. While some updates have improved the experience, the overall sentiment is that the grind is often overwhelming and detracts from the core gameplay, making it feel less engaging compared to its predecessor. Despite these criticisms, a few players noted that the game has potential and can be enjoyable with friends, especially after overcoming the initial grind.

    • “The grind isn't all that tedious, and as you advance, it becomes less so.”
    • “I find the grinding process rewarding, as it allows me to develop my character and skills.”
    • “Grinding in this game feels satisfying because each level gained brings a real sense of achievement.”
    • “Grinding is mind-numbingly boring.”
    • “The fun and engaging gameplay loop of the first game has been replaced with a grindy and boring one, and the forced use of epic online services (EOS) for multiplayer is a huge letdown.”
    • “This game is simply put, boring and excessively grindy.”
  • graphics73 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for being a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering beautiful visuals and enhanced realism. However, many players have reported performance issues, with the game being GPU-intensive and poorly optimized, leading to low frame rates even on lower settings. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point, the optimization and performance remain a concern for many users.

    • “I have played TT1 and now TTW; both games have similar gameplay loops: kill things, loot things, build things, etc. Graphically, the game knocks it out of the park—a massive step up from the previous title.”
    • “Graphically, it's a huge boost from the original.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic!”
    • “I have enjoyed the game so far, however there are a myriad of issues that will frustrate a lot of people. The game looks the same regardless of graphics settings most of the time, and runs at sub 20 frames.”
    • “I'm not too sure whether it's my build or poor optimization, but either way, for how average the graphics are, I should not be running this game at 27 fps when games such as Cyberpunk, GR: Breakpoint, and DMC 5 all run at 60 fps on medium+ graphics and, in my opinion, have much better graphics.”
    • “Jumped into the tutorial and was immediately met with performance issues on the lowest graphical settings.”
  • story63 mentions

    The game's story is largely absent, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of narrative depth and engaging missions. Many reviewers hope for future updates to introduce story-driven content, as the current mission structure feels repetitive and uninspired, often leading to a grind without meaningful progression. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels more like a sandbox experience than a story-driven adventure, leaving players wanting more in terms of plot and character development.

    • “I'm really hoping to see them add story-driven missions in following updates.”
    • “Hell, even spawning in you can tell there's going to be a story, also... coop!”
    • “As of now, there are 3 biomes, a number of missions, plenty of tech parts available to build your tech, and a variety of challenges (yes, including grinding).”
    • “Game has zero story.”
    • “Nothing there about story, characters, or a point to the game.”
    • “The quest line is boring, and it's just 'craft this, place this' and only lasts a few hours.”
  • optimization45 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, especially on lower-end systems. While some users report smooth performance and improvements in later updates, others highlight the need for further optimization to enhance gameplay, particularly regarding graphics settings and frame rates. As the game is still in early access, there is hope for future enhancements, but current optimization remains a concern for many players.

    • “The combination of building and battling, the endless optimization of tech, and the satisfying trial and error mechanics kept me hooked.”
    • “The game is optimized well and has out of the box 21:9 support.”
    • “Performance remains steady and has not degraded as I've built up my base, teched up my vehicle, and triggered huge numbers of enemy spawns and debris all over the ground.”
    • “Quite badly optimized, couldn't even play the game :(”
    • “Jumped into the tutorial and was immediately met with performance issues on the lowest graphical settings.”
    • “Poorly optimized, there is no way in hell this game should struggle to get 30fps on 1080p and low graphics.”
  • stability25 mentions

    The game's stability has been a significant concern among players, with many reporting persistent camera glitches, bugs, and crashes, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users have experienced minor issues and noted improvements after recent patches, the overall consensus is that the game remains quite buggy, especially in its early access state. Players are advised to wait for further development and fixes before purchasing at full price.

    • “I've had tons of fun and no glitches, crashes, or any other kind of craziness.”
    • “Performance is excellent; it runs great on a 7800 XT/7900 XT and a 5800X3D.”
    • “But don't pick it up at full price, wait for a sale, or just wait until they get further along in development in my opinion, unless you are really patient with the crashes, glitches, and other early access issues.”
    • “A buggy early access game that somehow manages to be worse than the limited demo from a few months ago?”
    • “In addition to this - seems some forget that Terratech Worlds is only a fraction of a game right now - it has glitches, it has bugs, it's not perfectly balanced across the board - it's unfinished - you know, the whole point of early access.”
  • music16 mentions

    Players express a strong desire for the return of the original game's music, particularly the battle themes and ambient tracks, which they feel significantly enhanced the gaming experience. Many reviewers note that the current lack of consistent music makes the game feel dull and detracts from the overall atmosphere, with some even mentioning that the absence of these nostalgic tunes affects their enjoyment. Overall, there is a clear consensus that the soundtrack is a crucial element that needs improvement to better engage players.

    • “It added so much to the experience; during the initial hours of playing TerraTech, I kept playing in great part to the relaxing background music and great battle themes.”
    • “In conclusion, if you want a chill sandbox game with an even better soundtrack to jam to, choose to play TerraTech.”
    • “The original TerraTech had great music in combat and out of combat; it helped nurture the world you lived in, and when in combat, it provided really nice music to complement the battles you engaged in.”
    • “And it's definitely more fun with friends; my only complaint is the ambient music doesn't play enough, just comes in and out every so often and only plays for a brief moment.”
    • “The ambiance can get annoying since it isn't accompanied by music, and the only way to turn it down is to turn all of the sounds off, which sucks since I want to hear gunshots and horns and such.”
    • “In this game, it doesn't have music at all in or out of combat, and it makes the game slightly dull.”
  • humor13 mentions

    The humor in the game is often derived from the quirky interactions of AI technology and the absurdity of player experiences, such as the hilariously frustrating building mechanics and the outrageous vehicle customizations. Players find amusement in the game's oddities, like the return of the "gun brick" and the whimsical names of resources, despite expressing frustration over certain gameplay changes. Overall, the humor is a blend of slapstick moments and ironic commentary on the game's evolving mechanics.

    • “The customization of your vehicle is funny and honestly a blast.”
    • “Yo, the 'reviews' I see about people complaining about more simple blocks or the 1x1x1 block because they can't build are hilarious.”
    • “Got blasted by a funny plant, 10/10”
  • emotional6 mentions

    Players express a mix of frustration and satisfaction with the emotional experience of the game. While the overwhelming enemy swarms and resource gathering challenges can lead to irritation, the sense of achievement from overcoming these obstacles and the potential for creative base-building fosters a rewarding emotional journey. Overall, the game evokes a complex emotional response, balancing irritation with a satisfying sense of progress and accomplishment.

    • “The way the game is set up made me feel as though I could only thrive if I worked for it, which I found rather satisfying in the end.”
    • “Things I personally would love to see implemented, with a physics notion being visible with how techs are rocked about in water or jumps. How about flight mechanics? It would be interesting to see how different planets could affect flight, and underwater mobility is something else I'd be interested in.”
    • “Tried it then tried the original again after years of not touching it.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its appealing graphics, though players note that performance issues detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for optimization.

    • “The graphics and atmosphere are stunning, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “The game's atmosphere draws you in, making you feel like you're part of the world.”
    • “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a captivating atmosphere.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players note that while the game has some flaws, the developers are responsive to community feedback and are making frequent updates, significantly enhancing its playability. This ongoing support suggests a promising potential for replayability as improvements continue to roll out.

    • “The game has some flaws, but the developers are fully listening to the community and actively fixing them. Today's update already made the game ten times more playable, and I'm sure there are many more tweaks to come. It's an awesome game with huge potential.”
    • “The variety of choices and paths in the game makes each playthrough feel unique, encouraging me to dive back in and explore different strategies.”
    • “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to the game time and again to experience everything it has to offer.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
4-17hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 11 analyzed playthroughs

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