Tierra: Mystery Point & Click Adventure
- July 20, 2021
- M9 Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Tierra: Mystery Point & Click Adventure" is a first-person puzzle-based game where players explore a woodland area filled with mysterious buildings and puzzling locations. The game features classic point-and-click mechanics, allowing players to collect, combine, and use items in their inventory. With an emphasis on exploration and discovery, players must follow an orienteering map to uncover the secrets of the area and complete challenging puzzles. The game aims to provide a nostalgic experience reminiscent of '90s graphic adventure games and virtual escape rooms.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun and mind-challenging puzzles that many players enjoyed.
- Smooth controls and clean graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- Some players found the puzzles to be logical and appreciated the lack of need for a walkthrough.
- The game is very short, with some players completing it in less than half an hour, leading to concerns about value for money.
- Several puzzles are frustratingly ambiguous or illogical, causing confusion and aggravation among players.
- Technical issues, such as bugs and a lack of a proper menu or exit options, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a very short duration of less than half an hour, featuring some enjoyable puzzles that may not resonate with more experienced players. While there are no technical issues reported, the brevity of the experience has left some players wanting more. Overall, the gameplay is considered decent, though it may lack depth for seasoned gamers.
“The gameplay was not too bad!”
“I play on Win7 PC with no issues for the gameplay... except it was too dang short.”
“We wonder if Mr. Luetchford thinks that kind of near-ambiguity is a bona fide game mechanic.”
“I play on Win7 PC with no issues for the gameplay, except it was too dang short. No trouble finding the sub at the end; this is where a new game picks up from (no DLC).”
“Perhaps the puzzles and gameplay might not appeal to more seasoned players, but I like it.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as good, clean, and fitting for the game's basic point-and-click style, complementing the overall experience effectively. Users appreciate the visual quality, noting it enhances the navigation and puzzle-solving aspects of the game.
“The graphics are good and clean.”
“The graphics and audio are just right, in my opinion.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a complete lack of narrative context, backstory, or any in-game elements that provide explanations for the player's presence or objectives.
“There appears to be no story, no backstory, and not even pieces of paper that explain why we are here.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is minimal, with a large button available to turn it off, allowing players to enjoy ambient sounds like footsteps and birdsong, which are generally well-received. However, the lack of a menu and controls can make navigation cumbersome. Overall, while the music itself may not be prominent, the environmental sounds enhance the experience.
“The music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The sound design is fantastic, with a perfect blend of ambient sounds and music that draws you into the world.”
“The soundtrack is beautifully composed, adding emotional depth to the gameplay and making each moment feel significant.”
“There is no menu, there are no controls, except for a large button that fortunately will turn off the music, but it will leave sounds so that one can hear their tromping footsteps and also birdsong (the latter was actually nice). So you cannot exit easily.”
“The lack of control over the music is frustrating; there's only a large button to turn it off, but it doesn't allow for any other adjustments.”
“The absence of a music menu makes it difficult to enjoy the game, as the only option is to turn it off completely, which detracts from the overall experience.”
