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 enjoyable and mind-challenging puzzles that many players found engaging.
- Graphics and audio are well-executed, contributing to a pleasant gaming experience.
- Smooth controls and easy navigation were appreciated by some players, making the gameplay accessible.
- The game is very short, with some players completing it in less than half an hour, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
- Several puzzles are frustratingly ambiguous or illogical, causing confusion and dissatisfaction among players.
- Technical issues, such as bugs and a lack of a proper menu or exit options, detracted from the overall experience.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a very short duration of less than half an hour, featuring some enjoyable puzzles, though it may not satisfy more experienced players. While there are no technical issues reported, the overall experience is considered too brief, leaving some players wanting more.
“The gameplay was not too bad!”
“Perhaps the puzzles and gameplay might not appeal to more seasoned players, but I like it.”
“I play on Windows 7 PC with no issues for the gameplay; however, it was too short. No trouble finding the sub at the end, and this is where a new game picks up from (no DLC).”
“We wonder if Mr. Luetchford thinks that kind of near-ambiguity is a bona fide game mechanic.”
“I play on Windows 7 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as good and clean, complementing the simple and logical gameplay. While some users find them basic, they appreciate the overall quality and fit within the game's design.
“I found the navigation easy, the puzzles simple and logical, and well worth the 5 bucks. Oh yeah, and the graphics are good and clean.”
“It is pretty basic -- point and click to move around, etc. The graphics and audio are just right, in my opinion.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of narrative depth, with many users noting the absence of a coherent story or backstory, leaving players without context or motivation for their actions in the game.
“There appears to be no story, no backstory, and not even pieces of paper that explain why we are here.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any meaningful character development.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is minimal, with no menu or controls to adjust it, except for a large button that can turn it off while still allowing ambient sounds like footsteps and birdsong to be heard, which some players found pleasant.
“There is no menu, there are no controls (except for a large button that fortunately will turn off the music, but will leave sounds so that one can hear one's tromping footsteps and also birdsong, which was actually nice). So you cannot exit easily.”
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“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 one's tromping footsteps and also birdsong (the latter was actually nice), so you cannot exit easily.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and does not enhance the gaming experience at all; it feels like an afterthought.”
