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  1. Oct 30, 2013
    8
    Terraria is a great 2D version of Minecraft with heaps to do and it should keep you busy for quite some time. There are many secrets to discover and locations to visit and it is really up to you how you want to play. The only negatives are that the actual inventory screen is a little bit cumbersome, and there is not a large amount of early game assistance, meaning that newcomers mayTerraria is a great 2D version of Minecraft with heaps to do and it should keep you busy for quite some time. There are many secrets to discover and locations to visit and it is really up to you how you want to play. The only negatives are that the actual inventory screen is a little bit cumbersome, and there is not a large amount of early game assistance, meaning that newcomers may initially be overwhelmed by the large scope of what the game has to offer. Once you're drawn in though, expect to lose many hours. Expand
  2. Jul 13, 2013
    8
    I think Terraria is a great game!

    Some may say this is a 2-D Minecraft

    Their wrong

    Minecraft has lots of building, Terraria is all about the adventure, with many bosses, underground dungeons, you can go to hell!

    It's awesome!
  3. Dec 3, 2013
    8
    There is a lot of people that gives 0 and tells you "its like Minecraft but without all the cool items" and so on. This game is not like Minecraft at all. i get upset because people are saying this. all games where you have to mine is not a rip off of Minecraft. this is a solid and good 2D game. does not deserve the 0´s. This game got A LOT more stuff then minecraft has. i play both and iThere is a lot of people that gives 0 and tells you "its like Minecraft but without all the cool items" and so on. This game is not like Minecraft at all. i get upset because people are saying this. all games where you have to mine is not a rip off of Minecraft. this is a solid and good 2D game. does not deserve the 0´s. This game got A LOT more stuff then minecraft has. i play both and i like both. there are not even close to the same game! Expand
  4. Aug 14, 2014
    8
    There isn't much to say about this game. Its fun, I mean its Castlevania meets Minecraft. The combat is simple enough to master and difficult enough to have fun. You can find new weapons and armors and special items to help you navigate through the world. You can use the terrain to help you fight. Really fun and I come back to it all the time.
  5. Sep 11, 2013
    8
    Offers a wonderful mix of action/adventure, dungeon-crawling, and sandbox gameplay that can be surprisingly deep despite the deceptively simple retro-2D graphical style.

    With randomly-generated worlds that you could mould to however you like; this game has replay value that is only limited by your imagination!
  6. Oct 7, 2013
    8
    Having played Terraria for 423 hours starting since v1.0, I have to say that the game has changed significantly from the prototype it was and still is. I'll start off by saying that we let bygones be bygones as Terraria isn't a rip off of Minecraft anymore than Minecraft is a rip off of Infiniminer. It is unlike Minecraft in many regards in that it is more focused on platforming, has aHaving played Terraria for 423 hours starting since v1.0, I have to say that the game has changed significantly from the prototype it was and still is. I'll start off by saying that we let bygones be bygones as Terraria isn't a rip off of Minecraft anymore than Minecraft is a rip off of Infiniminer. It is unlike Minecraft in many regards in that it is more focused on platforming, has a combat system that simply isn't point and click... wait a minute... anyways, Terraria excels mainly in single player as the game becomes a bit... too easy with more than a two man team.
    Unfortunately, every world has the same amount of resources; larger worlds have resources that are ridiculously farther apart. This makes creating a larger world for friends to play in a bit of a negative. Most sessions with my friends die whenever I happen to find something remotely useful. There are other ways why the multiplayer is flawed. The control over the server is minimal and the security protocol is a joke. Prior to Terraria dying, many servers were being bombarded by other players using hacked clients because many things that should be in control of the server (block placement radius, projectile a weapon uses) is instead handed over to the client, meaning anyone with an illegitimate client is able to, say, summon a stick of dynamite that destroys the entire world.
    With no official modding support (cross your fingers though), many people will find that they have whizzed through the game once the pace picks up. The variety was tolerable pre-1.2 and was remedied greatly afterwards.
    The monsters can vary not only in appearance but also in stats, which breaks the ice early game. The enemy types are also very nice, anything from a flying thing that does swooping attacks, to an archer who only advances if you are out of range, and a caster that teleports to new positions, I'd say that Redigit went fairly well in that regards.
    The pacing is the game is a flaw. The beginning is very slow and dragged out, but the mid game is nice. I feel that 1.2 has forced the end game through a pipe as now the Hardmode bosses can spawn on their own volition.
    All in all, despite the protocols being a mess and the observations of other programmers as to the inefficiency of the coding in general, Terraria isn't all that bad... after you've endured the first few hours on the first character. For people who have already (legitimately) made it to the end game, it seems they have a sense of nostalgia during the first few hours on a fresh start.
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  7. Nov 5, 2013
    8
    This was a well made 2D Minecraft that left me wanting more. It has way more interesting features/creatures then Minecraft, but the fact that it had one less dimension cost it in the "fun" domain. I found this game only to be fun when played with friends. When I played alone I felt alone and got bored easily.
  8. Oct 1, 2015
    8
    Tier 2
    + One of the best co-op game experiences there is
    + Fun mechanics that reward exploration and discovery
    + Continuous support from developers, with new content offered a few times
    ? Experience becomes stale after a lot of play, only going to draw people back who are in love with the game
    - Progression system tied to mining higher and higher tiered metals becomes very repetitive
  9. Feb 26, 2014
    8
    Hey-ho, what a gem this game is! Incredibly addictive Minecraft-style gameplay, without being a Minecraft-ripoff. Graphics are great, sound effects are great, music is great. And so rich in content, with the developer still adding to it as of this date.

    For 10 euros, there really isn't any good reason why you shouldn't purchase this game.
  10. Jun 24, 2015
    8
    Terraria is a sandbox game that makes me feel like Minecraft merged into a cuter, more nicer game. Terraria is best played with your friends, so for me it won't really work (check out my gameplay time) yeah... not that much. But I was not really happy with its multiplayer, literally me and one of my friends spent 45 minutes trying to make the multiplayer work, which really put me off fromTerraria is a sandbox game that makes me feel like Minecraft merged into a cuter, more nicer game. Terraria is best played with your friends, so for me it won't really work (check out my gameplay time) yeah... not that much. But I was not really happy with its multiplayer, literally me and one of my friends spent 45 minutes trying to make the multiplayer work, which really put me off from playing the game, but with its wide variety of objects to use and its great length of a game, you will be playing this sandbox game with your friends for hours on end!

    Terraria is a great game to get a 4-pack and have fun with your friends!
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  11. Jun 24, 2014
    8
    Terraria is a nice little game, better played with friends, and with a real goal (not like in Minecraft). It is rewarding as you fight the multiple bosses and fill in your house with all the treasure you collect in the caves

    The 2D is the point of the game and it might be a pain in the bottom to build things and place objects, compared to the classic Minecraft, but the combat is much
    Terraria is a nice little game, better played with friends, and with a real goal (not like in Minecraft). It is rewarding as you fight the multiple bosses and fill in your house with all the treasure you collect in the caves

    The 2D is the point of the game and it might be a pain in the bottom to build things and place objects, compared to the classic Minecraft, but the combat is much better, and the exploring a LOT better.

    Conclusion : Play with friends for added value, and grab it during the Steam sales !
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  12. Jun 26, 2014
    8
    What an incredibly addicting game! The real pull of Terraria isn't obvious initially, and that's the exploration. The building aspect of the game, I just did out of necessity. But digging down and finding those hidden chests and all the crazy items, that's what keeps me going for hours.

    The only downside is the tiny pixel graphics. It gives me a headache from squinting at the monitor :(
  13. Jun 27, 2014
    8
    Ok so I think that terraria has everything a sandbox lover wants in a game. its uniqe, its charming and its really hard. and it takes about um uh carry the 3, 30 hours to get boring. now I would give this a 10 out of ten but the game being in 2D just really makes it lose some of its potenchal. that move would of made me give this game 5 out of 10 but then it would be way less original andOk so I think that terraria has everything a sandbox lover wants in a game. its uniqe, its charming and its really hard. and it takes about um uh carry the 3, 30 hours to get boring. now I would give this a 10 out of ten but the game being in 2D just really makes it lose some of its potenchal. that move would of made me give this game 5 out of 10 but then it would be way less original and then it really would be a rip-off of minecraft. also the game does have 11 more bosses than minecraft and about 950 more items. all in all, this game is recommended if you are the kind of person who like a new twist on 2d or is you liked the SNES as a kid. but if you are not the 2D kind of guy, or if you're one of the many people in this world who think this game is a rip-off of minecraft (the rip-off of infiniminer) then this game isn't for you. however there is a terraria mod for minecraft which is a fair remake of terraria but still missing a lot. Expand
  14. Oct 26, 2014
    8
    I was genuinely surprised at how much I found myself enjoying this. The combat is a total joy, the controls are solid, exploration is fun with the numerous biomes, building is fun and very customizable (if a little hard), it's got a very nice style (being one of the VERY few games that's managed to make retro graphics look good), and there's a lot of ways to customize your appearance, fromI was genuinely surprised at how much I found myself enjoying this. The combat is a total joy, the controls are solid, exploration is fun with the numerous biomes, building is fun and very customizable (if a little hard), it's got a very nice style (being one of the VERY few games that's managed to make retro graphics look good), and there's a lot of ways to customize your appearance, from some awesome looking armor sets to vanity clothing that pays homage to other games (one of my best moments was finding out that you could get clothing to look like the Ice Climbers. Don't judge me pls).

    My only real problem with the game is that like many other sandbox games it gets old after a while. That, and new players are going to find their inital experience somewhat confusing. However, if you're looking for a new time sink, you can't do much better than Terraria.
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  15. Jul 30, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For anybody saying it's "Just minecraft but in 2d" is basically wrong. it took an idea from it, sure, but that doesn't make it a ripoff. if i were to use the same logic, all first person shooters would be a ripoff from Wolfenstein.
    Second off, the content. Oh boy, i've seen a lot of negatives on that subject. "there's barely any monsters" that is, if you only count the monsters you'll see in your first day and night. "there's nothing interesting" okay, i'll admit, the beginning is never interesting for me either, but talk content and you're wrong. Back to seeing as many people say it's a "2d minecraft ripoff", minecraft may have 3d, but Terraria outclasses it by monsters, bosses, weapons, biomes and even features a progression-like activation towards activating "hardmode", wich gives acces to new features, monsters and more.
    lastly, the slow pace. this is when people just start saying things because they're not far enough in the game. all beggining is slow, so is terraria's. but giving 0's for that plain reason is just... dumb. there are faster tools to help, but they just base themselves on what they start with: the worst weapon, pickaxe and axe. because it's begging, you shouldn't expect some form of wonder to give you the best items immediately. as for now, an 8 is enough, the game has flaws (because nothing can be perfect) and i feel like it's worthy enough to deserve it. played many hours, yet even more to come.
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  16. Sep 6, 2014
    8
    Evan though I am the definition of **** when I play this game, I still love it... Its a great game and all those people who say "It's 2D Minecraft" Then you obviously haven't played it properly, The game isn't 2D minecraft! Defiantly one of the best games I've got on steam.
  17. Feb 1, 2015
    8
    At first I thought it was the worst purchase I had made in a long time. I was in for any cool platformer. After a few minutes trying to understand what the hell was going on the I felt kinda lost. The level seemed easy enough, some zombie-like monsters running after me wouldn't be a problem. After a while I got it, it's not a stage, it's some kind of world where you have to buy stuff,At first I thought it was the worst purchase I had made in a long time. I was in for any cool platformer. After a few minutes trying to understand what the hell was going on the I felt kinda lost. The level seemed easy enough, some zombie-like monsters running after me wouldn't be a problem. After a while I got it, it's not a stage, it's some kind of world where you have to buy stuff, gather commodity and attract professional vendors to help with tools.

    I see this is Minecraft with one less dimension. Micecraft sucks quite a huge amount so why should I stick to an inferior copy? Well... Because it's glorious platforming and the fact you actually are given tasks to move on with your construction and ore gathering, The game grows on you because of equipment. You start crappy wielding wood swords and building wood houses. Dozens of hours in after restless exploration I have Adamantine Blade and my bricks are made of copper. You realize that overworld platforming won't yield the results you aimed for. So it's time to go underground.

    This is a mining title; therefore I shall mine, excavate.
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  18. Nov 24, 2015
    8
    2D Sandbox Adventure

    Overall: 75% (96.9/130)

    Atmosphere 7.1/10
    Graphics 5.0/10
    Level Design 8.7/10
    Sound 7.1/10

    Balance 6.9/10
    Controls 7.5/10
    Mysteries 7.2/10

    Animations 7.0/10
    Physics 7.0/10
    Generation 9.0/10

    Replay Value 9.3/10
    Tutorial 1.5/5
    Variety 9.6/10

    Cost-Benefit Ratio 3/4
    System Requirements 1/1
  19. Mar 5, 2015
    8
    It is really good game. You can build there a lot of creations and fight with a lot of bosses. There are great guns, NPCs, events and enemies. I Like It!
  20. Nov 12, 2015
    8
    This is a game the way games used to be made, simple fun.

    If you're thinking about shying away from this game because it might appear to be a minecraft copy at first glance, it isn't. Terraria is a very different experience all it's own.
  21. Jan 19, 2016
    8
    Terraria is a great 2D sandbox survival. It is a great game to be immersed with. There is so much stuff that you can do in the game. Even though its basically like Minecraft, its a great game overall.
  22. Jul 24, 2016
    8
    The game is awesome and challenging but it needs something else for the REPLAY of the game, it looks like an unfinished game, you play the hole game fighting bosses and don't even know why.
  23. Nov 28, 2016
    8
    One of the best games i have ever played, I loved every bit about this game. A really great 2D game. Spent playing this game on explore and kill the bosses with my friends and You think this is like MineCraft IT'S NOT.
  24. Jun 8, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally one of the best thousand hours of my life.

    To be honest i didn't expect to be sucked in as I was whenever I began playing this game back in I wanna say 2013-2014 on Xbox 360 (I didn't own a PC at the time). The 1.2 update was just released for the console as well so I had a huge amount of content to explore to my hearts content. Then a year of my life went by and I was still playing the game. Eventually of course I did buy the game for PC and have currently put over 1200 hours of time on it. Anyways, onto the actual review!

    The game itself is really fun! The game puts you into an empty world with only one NPC, the Guide. It expects you to learn most things in the game on your own, including how to fight bosses and constructing an arena for them. Terraria has an absolute slew of weapons and armor for you to don and experiment with, with four (five if you count Throwing) individual damage types for each weapon. Every weapon has a different look to them, although that's not really apparent in the first couple of hours of the game. Once you kill the first boss though the weapons get extremely creative with their looks and effects, incluidng a sword that shoots beams that you can find ANYWHERE!

    As for the gameplay itself it's simple, but in this case simple is all you really need. You click with the left mouse button to attack and place blocks. Unlike Minecraft though this game has a lot more elements than just clicking with a weapon in your hand. Guns, Bows, Bombs, Swords, Spears, Axes, you name it. There are even magical weapons that use up mana! There are so many different combinations of weapons and armor that change your experience in different ways whenever fighting or even exploring the underground or surface world!

    This game is also filled to the brim with mobs (Over 300 of them) and different types of bosses that all have their own different attacks and drops! They become even harder with the somewhat recent Expert Mode, but with that difficulty comes with new rewards in the form of Treasure Bags, with each boss having a unique item to them and them alone.

    While this game is really good...there are some issues involving the game. You're gonna have a Wiki open for the game a lot due to the amount of items that can be crafted in this game and in order to get all the really good stuff you'll have to do so much grinding, which is another issue in this game. One of my own nitpicks is the fact that as soon as you enter Hardmode (When you kill the Wall of Flesh) the game makes a HUGE difficulty jump. Yes, it's called Hardmode for a reason but you'd think the game would give you a chance before murdering you on the spot with Unicorns and Pixies in the Hallowed Biome and Tetra Elementals and Big Bats underground.

    All in all I'd highly recommend this game, even with some of the issues I have with it. When you finish the game for the first time (after killing the Moon Lord) I'd recommend you try some mods for the game, mainly the Thorium Mod which is basically a large free DLC for the game. Thanks for reading!
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  25. Jun 15, 2020
    8
    Terraria fans will often go to great lengths to convince a newcomer that the game isn't just 2D Minecraft. To be fair, it really is, in a lot of ways.

    You start the game off in a procedurally generated world with essentially nothing, chopping down trees and working through stone and ore with your pickaxe. The materials you collect allow you to construct and improve your shelter, and
    Terraria fans will often go to great lengths to convince a newcomer that the game isn't just 2D Minecraft. To be fair, it really is, in a lot of ways.

    You start the game off in a procedurally generated world with essentially nothing, chopping down trees and working through stone and ore with your pickaxe. The materials you collect allow you to construct and improve your shelter, and they also allow you to craft new gear.

    This SHOULD sound like Minecraft in a 2D space. However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. For one thing, navigating a 2D space is much easier than navigating a 3D space for your average casual player, which means that Terraria gives its world's enemies a few more energy drinks than your average Minecraft foe, leading to more intense combat situations. In fact, Terraria ups the ante with its combat encounters with a huge array of challenging bosses to fight, which are an awe to look at and fight (not to mention how ridiculously huge many of them are).

    Implementing a mind-blowing number of items is a lot easier when you only need a single sprite drawn in the game's classic 8-bit style, too, so Terraria checks this box off and provides an absolutely preposterous arsenal of weapons, gear, potions, etc. This makes all the exploration and crafting you do much more gratifying. Before long, you'll be hovering around at super speeds, shooting flaming arrows out of your demon bow with a funny-looking hat to boot.

    All of this frantic, silly, boss-fighting action is made much more fun when you play with friends, so this is how I'd suggest you play the game if you can.

    Despite how excellent I think the amount of content in Terraria is, I'm slightly disappointed with the overall presentation and execution of things. For instance, accessing and manipulating your inventory is seemingly easy, but for some reason, it's much less intuitive than it is in Minecraft. The inventory screen itself is pretty cluttered, and I had to look up a lot of things to figure out how they worked, exactly. Additionally, hosting and joining servers is a little unrefined, and I also found a bug in the way the server software handles connections; it's disappointing that the developers didn't fix this and makes me question their support strategy. Overall, something about the way the entire experience is wrapped up seems a little rough, which is a let down for a game that has so much potential to go down in history as one of the best games of all time.

    Regardless, Terraria is a very fun experience with a lot of content. When it comes to collecting and crafting a lot of awesome, useful stuff and fighting epic bosses, it excels.
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  26. Dec 30, 2017
    8
    Terraria is a lot of great fun, don't mistake it for a 2d Minecraft. This game is a lot more fantastical, with giant skeletons, eyes of Cthulhu, and huge worms. This game is Minecraft and more, so many armor, weapons, enemies, blocks, and I recommend playing with a friend. And while it doesn't have quite as much to do as Minecraft, Terraria is definitely worth the 10 dollars
  27. May 21, 2021
    8
    Really fun game to play with friends or by yourself. Spend lots of time here and I don't regret it. Pickens approves!
  28. Oct 15, 2022
    8
    Really fun game. We got to the Ginger Island part but at that point the cancer cycle of spending 5 minutes of the island and being forced to go back to bed or pass out bored the hell out of me but before that everything was really fun.
  29. Jun 26, 2020
    8
    One of the best indie games i ever played,ive spended 250 hours playing this exiting game it is really cool and interesting to play.
  30. Dec 11, 2020
    8
    When I got this game, we played with my two friends 30 hours straight (with maybe 5 hours of sleep between). That's a sign of an addictive game.

    I would say this game offered all the stuff I always wanted to have in Minecraft: epic boss fights, variety of weapons, very tall world, different game modes, a huge variety of enemies and stuff. So, for the first playthrough there was a lot to
    When I got this game, we played with my two friends 30 hours straight (with maybe 5 hours of sleep between). That's a sign of an addictive game.

    I would say this game offered all the stuff I always wanted to have in Minecraft: epic boss fights, variety of weapons, very tall world, different game modes, a huge variety of enemies and stuff. So, for the first playthrough there was a lot to discover.

    However, the pattern got quite clear at some point: mine ores -> make pickaxe that is able to mine better ores for better gear --> mine better ores --> make again a better pickaxe and gear ... and repeat this loop dozens of times. This began to feel a little pointless at some point, and after we completed the game once, we really didn't feel to do it again.

    Very fun game on the first playthrough, but I think it does not have as much replayability as some other sandbox games do. Anyway, considering its cheap prize, definitely worth the bucks.
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  31. Feb 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game is interesting but it is not excellent because after about 100 hours it gets a bit meh so there should only be an incentive for example for those who do not have the game in a store with no achievements practically after killing the moonlord is not much fun Expand
  32. Jun 13, 2020
    8
    A great game!

    While Terraria may be inspired by it's other sandbox brethren, I honestly enjoy it much than it's siblings. What makes Terraria so enjoyable to me is it's infinite replay-ability. While the bosses are the same every time, it's likely that you will be fighting with a different weapon, on a different battlefield each time, making the game-play much more interesting then say
    A great game!

    While Terraria may be inspired by it's other sandbox brethren, I honestly enjoy it much than it's siblings. What makes Terraria so enjoyable to me is it's infinite replay-ability. While the bosses are the same every time, it's likely that you will be fighting with a different weapon, on a different battlefield each time, making the game-play much more interesting then say the likes of Minecraft (in my opinion of course!).

    Summarising, I think that Terraria will give hours of joy to most gamers.
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  33. Dec 31, 2020
    8
    Terraria is a beautiful game as far as graphics goes from its intricate environments to its vibrant colours and smooth animation . As a previous Minecraft player the vast range of weapons and items struck me and reminded me of my time in D&D . However, the combat is pretty terrible and clunky in my opinion .
  34. Jun 19, 2020
    8
    A great game for a long party. A lot of mobs, bosses, weapons and all kinds of tools.
  35. Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Great game, it's a mix between an RPG game and a sandbox, is more than Minecraft 2D, original game, fun sometimes and boring sometimes, a good game with a great community, great bosses, a lot of things to do, it's a good game for passing the time.
  36. Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Боссы и пещеры, два столба на чем строится игра. Пока что чемпион по продолжительности одной игровой сессии у меня, хотя и по большей части это был гринд.
  37. Feb 1, 2021
    8
    One of the greatest 2D platformers to come out in recent years, and the first 2D platformer to have a real open-world destructible/buildable environment, complete with dungeons and bosses. Numerous and varied weapons, armour and special items will keep you digging and fighting for hours and hours. -And i can all be played in multiplayer! It's like the beautiful freak child of metroidvania
  38. May 12, 2021
    8
    The game is accessible. The game is enjoyable and simple. It is only an eight out of ten. It doesn't need a whole lot of explanation. I need to play the game more to give a rating I am confident about. I cannot delete this review. Sad
  39. Mar 12, 2021
    8
    Excellent casual game to play with the girlfriend. In the beginning it was difficult to understand how to play since the sandbox style game lets you figure things out on your own, and for the longest time I could not figure out how to build a simple house (all pixels need to be covered), but once we got the ball rolling it was a jolly good time!
  40. Apr 22, 2021
    8
    A wonderful game, Graphics is not a thing you look. Great with friends. Need to try.
  41. Jun 6, 2021
    8
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  42. May 23, 2023
    8
    Excellent game with an enormous range of items, bosses, monsters, and biomes. Very fun to play with friends. I haven't experienced solo gameplay.
  43. Jun 24, 2021
    8
    Grafika:
    ⬜ Piękna
    ✅ Fajna
    ⬜ Słaba
    Rozrywka:
    ✅Wciągająca
    ⬜Przyjemna
    ⬜Średnia
    Opłaca się zagrać?
    ⬜Bardzo się opłaca
    ✅A se kup
    ⬜Średnio
    ⬜Nie opłaca
  44. Nov 14, 2021
    8
    If you like a open worlrd game and a good creation mechanic you will definitly enjoy it.
  45. Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Score: 8.2

    My best friend started playing this because her laptop can't run **** and was loving it soo she told me to try it out... I was in the middle of my 5th WItcher playthrough soo i decided to give it a chance.... 150 hours later i am here reviewing it. SImply amazing, very fun
  46. Oct 7, 2022
    8
    Контента много, к тому же интересного, но я тупо не люблю выживалки. Всем же любителям крайне рекомендую.
  47. Apr 24, 2022
    8
    Графика 6/10
    Сюжет эээээ/10
    Музыка 8/10 Геймплей 10/10 Сюжета здесь точно нет, поэтому я его считать не буду, а во всем остальном игра хорошая, можно несколько раз переигрывать, проходить за разные классы или просто играть с друзьями Итог: 8/10
    Графика 6/10
    Сюжет эээээ/10
    Музыка 8/10
    Геймплей 10/10
    Сюжета здесь точно нет, поэтому я его считать не буду, а во всем остальном игра хорошая, можно несколько раз переигрывать, проходить за разные классы или просто играть с друзьями
    Итог: 8/10
  48. Aug 3, 2022
    8
    Возможно, я бы поставил 7, если бы не ностальгические чувства, что дарит мне эта игра. Дело в том, что по своей структуре Terraria - это увлекательное путешествие, но является оно таким ровно до тех пор, пока не начинается гринд нужных для прохождения или выбранного игроком класса вещей (и занимать он может буквально часы). С другой стороны, схватки с боссами, ивенты и исследованиеВозможно, я бы поставил 7, если бы не ностальгические чувства, что дарит мне эта игра. Дело в том, что по своей структуре Terraria - это увлекательное путешествие, но является оно таким ровно до тех пор, пока не начинается гринд нужных для прохождения или выбранного игроком класса вещей (и занимать он может буквально часы). С другой стороны, схватки с боссами, ивенты и исследование подземелий проработаны до того хорошо, что оторваться от игры практически невозможно Expand
  49. Sep 14, 2022
    8
    I cannot tell you how much this game is good, its a sandbox rpg with four* classes ( melee, ranged, mage, summoner) with about 20 bosses, but where this game truley shines, is modding, terraria is a 2d rpg version of Garry's mod in the way the game feels like its ment to mod, from masterpeices to calamity, to game changers like overhaul, to what feels like a diffrent game in the starsI cannot tell you how much this game is good, its a sandbox rpg with four* classes ( melee, ranged, mage, summoner) with about 20 bosses, but where this game truley shines, is modding, terraria is a 2d rpg version of Garry's mod in the way the game feels like its ment to mod, from masterpeices to calamity, to game changers like overhaul, to what feels like a diffrent game in the stars above, the modding scene is easy, safe, simple, and you can contribute easily! Expand
  50. Nov 28, 2022
    8
    Great controls, top tier music and really good ideas that blend together for an amazing experience. While it has problems, like when you need to get the hard-mode ores and the grind of a lot of the items can suck my nuts, even though I’m in english class i can say that this is my favorite game of all time.
  51. Nov 16, 2022
    8
    The game is fun to play there are some flaws and it would get repetive if not mods people try to make it an "2d minecraft" but it's not trust me.
  52. Dec 4, 2022
    8
    The best 2D game I will ever play. The game is much more than just 2d Minecraft, actually I prefer Terraria over Minecraft. The game is endless with it's weapons and accessories. You can play the game however you want. The pixel art is good and the soundtrack is amazing! Combat is mostly dodging and shooting but that's not bad at all.
    Playtime: 789 hours
    Score: 8/10 Terraria is one of
    The best 2D game I will ever play. The game is much more than just 2d Minecraft, actually I prefer Terraria over Minecraft. The game is endless with it's weapons and accessories. You can play the game however you want. The pixel art is good and the soundtrack is amazing! Combat is mostly dodging and shooting but that's not bad at all.
    Playtime: 789 hours
    Score: 8/10
    Terraria is one of those games that you won't feel the same when you play it again.
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  53. Mar 5, 2023
    8
    요즘 나오는 AAA급 게임들 떡치고도 남는 재밌는 겜
    다만 게임 시스템 상 울트라 와이드 지원이 안되는 점에서 2점 깜 (강제로 133% 확대로 고정됨)
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  54. Jan 31, 2023
    8
    This game is truly one of the games out there, it's art style is wonderful, gameplay is great, Vast lore, but I hate the Goblin Sorcerers. Therefore I give it an 8.
  55. Jan 31, 2023
    8
    This is a pretty decent game, however it does have issues. This game does not hold your game, but in a bad way. This game does have an intended way to beat it, however to find out what you need to do or how you do it, you pretty much have to use sources like the Terraria Wiki. If you do not know things about this game and do not want to look stuff up about this game, you will barelyThis is a pretty decent game, however it does have issues. This game does not hold your game, but in a bad way. This game does have an intended way to beat it, however to find out what you need to do or how you do it, you pretty much have to use sources like the Terraria Wiki. If you do not know things about this game and do not want to look stuff up about this game, you will barely progress and get stuck.
    However, if you look past that, this game is very fun. The weapons are fun to use and the items look good.. The enemies are well balanced and creative and the progression feels nice.
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  56. Feb 6, 2023
    8
    My expectations were low about this game and i loved it! It is not just “2d minecraft”.
  57. May 15, 2023
    8
    this game is the best when you play with friend. you all work together and get gear with each other. and the mod support for this game is really good. it can be really hard for new players to understand how to play but after that you will have a good time
  58. Aug 3, 2023
    8
    The best game that can be modded and the community is really cool, super rare to find toxic peoples.
  59. Sep 5, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is beatiful. With it's variety of guns, accessories, mobs, bosses, biomes... It has different type of classes and every class has it's own weapon and accessories. I played this game for like 400 hours and I am still not bored but the game is not very player friendly because it does not have a tutorial. So you gotta watch videos to understand the game and another thing is items that drop from Moonlord or After-Moonlord craftable items does not make sense because Moonlord is the last boss. So what am I supposed to do with these items if there is no boss stronger than Moonlord? Expand
  60. Aug 18, 2011
    7
    It's a fun game - I logged about 70 hours or so. The crafting, item grind and building of homes is really the addictive part of the game. Like every other game it gets tedious after a while. The low-level mobs spawn too frequently and are more annoying than challenging. Their combat tactics are about 80% bump and collide for damage and 20% of them lob projectiles of some sort which is veryIt's a fun game - I logged about 70 hours or so. The crafting, item grind and building of homes is really the addictive part of the game. Like every other game it gets tedious after a while. The low-level mobs spawn too frequently and are more annoying than challenging. Their combat tactics are about 80% bump and collide for damage and 20% of them lob projectiles of some sort which is very limited and repetitive for a modern game. You'll find yourself thrilled at first and soon be asking yourself when will it end... A good value if you get it at the $5 sale point on steam. Expand
  61. May 22, 2011
    7
    An interesting alternative to Minecraft but the merge from 3D to 2D takes away more than you think. Nice as harmless little addition to your game collection - but not the all-immersive, deep experience it promises.
  62. Aug 26, 2012
    7
    Minecraft ripoff.
    now before you hate on me, to call somthing a ripoff of what could be considered the most sucessful game ever, ioneering (or should isay actually making popular) the block building game type, then calling terraria minecraft ripoff is a comliment.
    while minecraft uused to focus more on mining and building (now minecraft is nicking ideas from terraria) terraria is more
    Minecraft ripoff.
    now before you hate on me, to call somthing a ripoff of what could be considered the most sucessful game ever, ioneering (or should isay actually making popular) the block building game type, then calling terraria minecraft ripoff is a comliment.

    while minecraft uused to focus more on mining and building (now minecraft is nicking ideas from terraria) terraria is more about exploring and fighting bosses, and finding and crafthing a HUGE amount of loot.
    from what i heard this guy made the game for some mates that didnt like certain things about minecraft. when he released it it became hugely popular, and he did the amazing thig of then updating the game.

    its a great game, ridiculously cheap, and even though i have barely ventured from my house in it, i have already clocked 11 hours!
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  63. Jun 5, 2011
    7
    Terraria is a cross between Diablo II, Super Metroid, and SimCity. The sandbox style of play is refreshing and freeing, while you are still presented with a number of quandaries you can only solve through ingenuity or, more often, consulting online resources. Either patience or greed is enough to get you to the end of this game -- while some players might be frustrated in the amount ofTerraria is a cross between Diablo II, Super Metroid, and SimCity. The sandbox style of play is refreshing and freeing, while you are still presented with a number of quandaries you can only solve through ingenuity or, more often, consulting online resources. Either patience or greed is enough to get you to the end of this game -- while some players might be frustrated in the amount of time it takes to get from point A to point B, others will take this as a challenge to discover more efficient means of travel. It's true -- the weakest element of the game's design is the digging. I wish that something besides pixeled squares had been selected as the "atom" of this universe. It creates a mathematical angle to the entire play experience, and frankly, it doesn't do it any favors besides the tired "retro" feel. Yes, I'm twenty-six and I miss my NES, but not everything needs to go back to that 8-bit world.

    I love the slow accretion of clearly tiered gear. I dislike the awkward inventory system. I love venturing into new areas once I have the requisite equipment (a la Metroid). I hate digging randomly downward for five minutes before finding another air pocket. I love crafting recipes. I love building houses and other buildings. (I haven't played multiplayer yet and probably never will.)

    When I bought this game I had high expectations. They weren't met, but I enjoyed playing anyway.
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  64. May 22, 2011
    7
    Terraria was an entertaining game from the moment I started playing. While its roots are deeply entrenched in Minecraft, the depth and gameplay definitely strive for more. The most fun I had while playing was during multiplayer online with friends on a server we created. The constant need to improve your gear and gain better loots while you dig deeper and deeper into the world was fun andTerraria was an entertaining game from the moment I started playing. While its roots are deeply entrenched in Minecraft, the depth and gameplay definitely strive for more. The most fun I had while playing was during multiplayer online with friends on a server we created. The constant need to improve your gear and gain better loots while you dig deeper and deeper into the world was fun and challenging. My only gripes with the game were with the lack of different types of enemies as you progressed and the speed at which you could gain everything in the game. After 2 days of playing I had the best armor, weapons, and other equipment equipped and found myself bored. Its too bad that the creators didn't see a need to include more than two or three different mobs to kill per biome that you progress through. Also, the difficulty in the game really can only be gauged by the amount of damage you take from the nine or ten mobs that spawn constantly. After appropriate armor upgrades which are easily obtainable through multiple low penalty deaths, you are pretty much unstoppable within 5 hours of playing. Also, after you have acquired everything that you want in the game, there is no incentive to restart a new character or to continue playing. Unless additional content comes fast and often, I could see this game falling by the wayside for many gamers as they seek entertainment elsewhere to quench the thirst for fun games. Even with these things that i have pointed out as flaws (no game is perfect) Terraria brought good ideas and freshness to the 2d plane I thought I would never have interest in again. While the game can be thoroughly combed within ten hours, and a bit repetitive at times, It was still engaging through its entirety and fun. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Minecraft but wishes for more action oriented gameplay. For now I'll give it a 8 leaning more toward 7.5 until more content is released. The potential is there and for 10 bucks its well worth the investment. Expand
  65. Jun 19, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you enjoyed playing Minecraft and would like to relive the 8-bit side-scroller days, then you should check out Terraria. It starts you off a little more friendly by providing you with the basic tools for you to start mining and building your shelter. (Pick, Axe, Sword, Hammer) Once you've gathered some materials, you can scroll thru the very easy list of items that you can craft. Just that like Minecraft, you don't know how to make anything more without checking the Wiki page for all the crafting recipes. Once you've got your house built correctly, you'll have NPC's start moving into the rooms you've built. Gaining ones like the "Demolitionist" and "Nurse" after finding items deep in the caves randomly generated

    For a game only made in 4 months and being patched constantly, This is a pretty fun sandbox game. I'm only 19 hours in and finally got a Grappling Hook made and using Gold and Silver items. -------
    Pros:
    The items on your character stay with them, regardless of starting a new singleplayer map or multiplayer.
    There is a convenient list of items you can scroll thru to see what you can make.
    Everything stacks, so you don't have single items taking up inventory space.
    There is no durability for items. They stay with you forever until you sell them.
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    Cons:
    There's zero tutorial built into the game in order for you to learn how to play and advance, despite there being an NPC Guide for you to talk to. You have to goto Youtube and/or a Wiki page to look up things.
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  66. Jun 19, 2011
    7
    Game was real fun and hooked me for a while, however it was mostly because of the grinding involved to get certain armor sets and weapons/tools. The game is pretty much build a home, dig into the ground, collect ore, build things, make better weapons keep digging. All the while killing monsters that spawn at the speed of a rabbit gangbang. Boss fights aren't very tough unless you have lowGame was real fun and hooked me for a while, however it was mostly because of the grinding involved to get certain armor sets and weapons/tools. The game is pretty much build a home, dig into the ground, collect ore, build things, make better weapons keep digging. All the while killing monsters that spawn at the speed of a rabbit gangbang. Boss fights aren't very tough unless you have low health and no potions

    Will eat up quite a few hours if you want to get everything the game has to do
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  67. Jun 22, 2011
    7
    I'd give the game a ten if not for the confusion of the early game, which is what most people seem to get stuck on, rage quit, then come here and rate it as a 0. But as you learn how to do different things ( like crafting, and the people from Minecraft seem to forget about the time before you could go to a wiki and see the pattern for everything ) the game just gets better and better. AndI'd give the game a ten if not for the confusion of the early game, which is what most people seem to get stuck on, rage quit, then come here and rate it as a 0. But as you learn how to do different things ( like crafting, and the people from Minecraft seem to forget about the time before you could go to a wiki and see the pattern for everything ) the game just gets better and better. And it's also not a Minecraft ripoff in 2d, saying that is like saying every hot-key based MMO is a ripoff of WoW. They're from the same genre, which is relatively new and has only a few games in it so people automatically go into fan boy rage mode when seeing a trailer for it.
    So to sum it up, if you got a bit of extra cash and some free time, go get it.
    ALSO to any of you people who just despise it for no good reason who are convinced that everyone who does like it must be the devs in disguise, please do PM Pandemic on the Minecraft Forums to at least ensure I'm not a dev.
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  68. Dec 3, 2011
    7
    I was a 7, and with the 1.1 update I'm still a 7. The good side: if you start from scratch, without cheating (from using other toon's items) it can take you a couple days to get the best gear. I spent multiple hours simply getting my footing by making a quality home for me and the traders, and getting standard gear (silver helmet, iron chestplate, gold leggins, and a phaseblade from aI was a 7, and with the 1.1 update I'm still a 7. The good side: if you start from scratch, without cheating (from using other toon's items) it can take you a couple days to get the best gear. I spent multiple hours simply getting my footing by making a quality home for me and the traders, and getting standard gear (silver helmet, iron chestplate, gold leggins, and a phaseblade from a chest), and that's just the start. Since the 1.1 update, I have not even gotten molten armor (which isn't even the best armor anymore), and I have played for 12 hours. The bad side: I know from before the update that once I get the best gear, I will have to make the hard decision of either abandoning a mined out world and starting fresh in a new one (with all of my gear still), or sticking around not really doing anything more in the existing world. Definitely worth the $2.50 I paid through Steam, but it's only a "play-per-update" game, to try the new content. Play a week, tops, before you get bored. Expand
  69. Jul 23, 2011
    7
    This game is very... very FUN! It is a 2d sandbox game where you can build things and fight. I think the building part of the game is taken away because of the fact that it is 2d and that i like to adventure and fight bosses. The multiplayer is very fun. Hosting the game was very easy and very fast which made the experience in multiplayer much more fun. However, the only down side toThis game is very... very FUN! It is a 2d sandbox game where you can build things and fight. I think the building part of the game is taken away because of the fact that it is 2d and that i like to adventure and fight bosses. The multiplayer is very fun. Hosting the game was very easy and very fast which made the experience in multiplayer much more fun. However, the only down side to Terraria is there isn't enough content to continue my addiction to this game. After I got the highest tier items in the game, it just got boring. But the thing is that fun was well worth the 10$. Expand
  70. Aug 2, 2011
    7
    The game starts out quite good. It addicted me and got me playing it for hours. Digging, building, crafting, exploring... but once you craft the best equipments kill every boss and go through all events it starts to fell like "is that all?". Well, after that you can go to multiplayer PvP but I didn't enjoyed it that much.I think the game has a good potential to expand and improveThe game starts out quite good. It addicted me and got me playing it for hours. Digging, building, crafting, exploring... but once you craft the best equipments kill every boss and go through all events it starts to fell like "is that all?". Well, after that you can go to multiplayer PvP but I didn't enjoyed it that much.I think the game has a good potential to expand and improve considerably. So, until the new promised "massive updates" show up, my opinion on it is "fun but a little disappointing in the long term" Expand
  71. Aug 8, 2011
    7
    I got this during the steam summer sale for 2.50 so its a win even if it sucked. Right off the bat it was really fun to play especially on multiplayer like at 10 hours i started to see how small it really was theres only like 10 armor sets and 8 npc's. After 20 hours i had the best gear and i started to think whats the goal there was noting really more to do. So i wouldn't recommend it forI got this during the steam summer sale for 2.50 so its a win even if it sucked. Right off the bat it was really fun to play especially on multiplayer like at 10 hours i started to see how small it really was theres only like 10 armor sets and 8 npc's. After 20 hours i had the best gear and i started to think whats the goal there was noting really more to do. So i wouldn't recommend it for any more then 6 bucks. Cool game not enough content. Expand
  72. Aug 10, 2011
    7
    Let me start by saying that no one should dismiss this game without playing it first. Yes it's a 2D platformer, but it sets itself apart from the crowd with it's rich environments which encourage exploration; vast array of equipment and customization; and the player's ability to shape the world to their whim. In a similar vein to Minecraft you can build over, destroy and sculpt the landLet me start by saying that no one should dismiss this game without playing it first. Yes it's a 2D platformer, but it sets itself apart from the crowd with it's rich environments which encourage exploration; vast array of equipment and customization; and the player's ability to shape the world to their whim. In a similar vein to Minecraft you can build over, destroy and sculpt the land around you, which really helps the game feel unique and stay that way for at least 20 hours of solid gameplay.

    I spent 26 hours with the game in total, and roughly 15 hours were spent in either 2 player or 3 player co-operative modes. Setting up a multiplayer game is much simpler than in Minecraft, and provided you have friends with the game can dramatically increase the fun you have with it. Playing it alone I felt drained quickly - you can tell it's geared towards co-operative play more than anything else.

    My issues with the game stem from it's construction. Initially the game offers little guidance; just as Minecraft does, and you are required to continually visit the wiki to understand both the basics and the more advanced aspects of the game. A tutorial would definitely not go amiss here - the AI guide you are lumped with at the beginning of the game gives you random, often cryptic clues as to what to do - why a simple, short and organized tutorial was not included remains a mystery. Still, if you (like I) manage to wade through the wiki and find the best course of action, you will eventually hit the second issue inherent in the game. Without giving too much away, much of the most advanced armor and weaponry is genuinely incredibly difficult to acquire - whilst this makes it feel more precious in your eyes, ores like Hellstone can only be mined with the best pickaxes and these are very difficult to get in the first place. It feels like Terraria has intentionally put a block in the way of your previously rapid acquirement of new stuff, and "new stuff" is really what keeps the game going.

    That's not to say it's a bad game in any way. Working out strategies to defeat the bosses and fending off blood moons and goblin invasions is genuinely fun stuff, the music is great and there is a lot out there in this world to discover. To draw a comparison to Minecraft again - even when you've discovered everything in Minecraft, you still feel compelled to build, the game still makes you want to play. The limitations of making Terraria a 2D game means what you can build is severely hampered and doesn't really draw any fresh resolve from the player to continue after a certain point. Personally, I found it great fun getting to the 20-hour mark, but beyond that my interest fell sharply. There just isn't enough to do after you've found everything you need, and the game suffers because of it.

    In short, the game is genuinely good fun for a few hours play with your friends in the evening, and few other games offer such a relaxing, engaging experience up to a certain point, after which it lacks the depth for any sort of longevity.
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  73. Oct 6, 2011
    7
    Every single negative review I've seen mentions Minecraft, when the fact is, this game has nothing to do with Minecraft. Notch himself has said he recognizes Terraria as a separate game, not as a copy of his own.

    Now as for my review, I liked the game, but it does have issues. Many issues. For instance, once you get to a certain point, everything gets far too easy and boring. It feels
    Every single negative review I've seen mentions Minecraft, when the fact is, this game has nothing to do with Minecraft. Notch himself has said he recognizes Terraria as a separate game, not as a copy of his own.

    Now as for my review, I liked the game, but it does have issues. Many issues. For instance, once you get to a certain point, everything gets far too easy and boring. It feels more like a chore when your about five hours of game play in, if you work quickly enough. The bosses are great but there are so few of them that you have to fight the same ones to get materials for the really god items. While I understand this game is technically still being developed, it should be made obvious. It's not in beta, this is a release that just updates a lot. Also, I do not agree with the pricing. It is too high for what the game is.

    Another thing about other reviews is they keep mentioning how terrible the graphics are, when that's the point. This game wasn't meant to look AMAZING. And if people can't see that, then they shouldn't have bought it in the first place, because it was obvious just looking at the games store page how it would look.

    Back to my own review, I for one think the graphics are exactly what they were meant to be, and it looks good.

    The long and short of it is, this game is not for people who buy high end computers so they can run games like Crysis 2 flawlessly. This game is, in fact, an indie game, and should be treated as such.
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  74. Mar 7, 2013
    7
    Horribly addictive. Hard to stop once you start. An important part of this game is "crafting" or making complex items out of simple items. Just finding some of those simple items turns into a full-on quest that might lead you from one end of the Terraria world to the other. While battling bosses and advancing through the game is the ultimate goal, a lot of fun can be had just craftingHorribly addictive. Hard to stop once you start. An important part of this game is "crafting" or making complex items out of simple items. Just finding some of those simple items turns into a full-on quest that might lead you from one end of the Terraria world to the other. While battling bosses and advancing through the game is the ultimate goal, a lot of fun can be had just crafting and building stuff. Some of the homes built by Terraria users are simply amazing. There are some neat features to this game. During the Christmas season, some bad guys will drop candy cane blocks which can be used to build red/white or green/white structures. A Santa Claus also makes an appearance at one point.

    Hard mode is challenging and the final bosses are a handful.
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  75. Nov 17, 2011
    7
    It's a decent game but gets boring after a while of playing. I by myself have played it only a total of 51 hours, and in most cases forced to. I personally do not enjoy the game as much as others do. I don't think there's anything wrong with me, it's just not my type. And I hate how you can get the best armors in a matter of 30 minutes or so, and after that you're done. Boom! Delete yourIt's a decent game but gets boring after a while of playing. I by myself have played it only a total of 51 hours, and in most cases forced to. I personally do not enjoy the game as much as others do. I don't think there's anything wrong with me, it's just not my type. And I hate how you can get the best armors in a matter of 30 minutes or so, and after that you're done. Boom! Delete your map and start over. The game is too simple to be super-duper amazing. Although I'm looking forward to the new update with lighting changes with a percentage of 50%. I'll probably give it a try, or maybe not. I'll just get another headache probably. Expand
  76. Nov 30, 2011
    7
    Terraria is all about the crafting that it forgets to focus on core gameplay by offering balancing issues and bad appeal

    Terraria, at first glance will look very reminiscent of something of a 2D clone of Minecraft with a sort of Super Mario Brothers feel to it. And in a very broad sense it is virtually exactly that, and if your the style of person who throws away a game after 10 minutes
    Terraria is all about the crafting that it forgets to focus on core gameplay by offering balancing issues and bad appeal

    Terraria, at first glance will look very reminiscent of something of a 2D clone of Minecraft with a sort of Super Mario Brothers feel to it. And in a very broad sense it is virtually exactly that, and if your the style of person who throws away a game after 10 minutes of nothing, this game just isn't for you. However spill some time into it, and you can get lost in a haven of randomly generated dungeons, start building an entire town for you and your friends in multi-player, and explore the devious world of The Corrupted lands in search of world eaters of the ever increasingly annoying Eye Of Cythulu if your friends continuously spawn it.
    When you start up Terraria for the first time you are instructed to create your very first character to explore the vast expansive worlds of Terraria. Now, as well as a few similar and crazy hairstyles, there's not much at your disposal to customize your character. Besides hairstyles, there is nothing to change, merely altar the colour, and even that is a little bit frustrating, as you use those RGB sliders. Most people, unless you want to be really picky because for the majority of the time you will wear armour anyway, will just keep the character as the default look. There is nothing wrong with this though, in-fact if you move the sliders to attempt to change the character you normally end up completely ruining it anyway. On the other hand, customization of armour and weapons when you get into the game is much, and I mean much better. Think of a random weapon or armour style in your head, and it is probably craft-able in Terraria. Ranging from the simple crafted items early on such as copper swords and basic handguns found in some underground caves, to star cannons, massive lava flails and even lightsabers! Armour varies a lot too, and if you want survive after nightfall when the zombies and weird floating eyeballs are out to kill you, your going to need to know which armour as better for your style of play. Want to rummage through underground caves without the need for torches? Go for the molten armour. Or how about for moving round really quickly? How about shadow armour? The possibilities are endless! This brings me to my next point, Terraria doesn't seem to want to teach people how to play there game at all. There's no tutorial mode, only a guide there which gives you very vague hints and tips now and again on how to do things, sometimes this doesn't really help at all either. The only way your going to even learn much about Terraria is if you have numerous hours on your hands to read through an entire wiki site dedicated to Terraria.
    The game-play mainly consists of crafting better and better items to survive in your randomly generated world and fend off enemies during the night. However if you build a house to stay in at night, you probably wont have much problems with enemies during the night. Also, Terraria does a good job of adding a different variety of random events to the game to vary it up a little at night. At times a bloodshot moon will occur and enemies will spawn at twice the rate and be twice as hard to defeat and be twice as powerful. Sometimes a massive goblin army will start to march towards your house and try to defeat you. And by defeating these this can normally get you some very respectable rewards. However these events don't happen on a regular enough basis, and so you can get bored of continuously fending off zombies as you try to build your house during the night. And your first shadow orb encounter can be a fun but surprising one. Unless you read the wiki, you'll try hitting it, it will disappear and an enemy boss, the eater of worlds will appear. Now if your unprepared, then be ready to die tonnes of times before you defeat him, because he will follow you whenever you spawn until you kill him, and he has tonnes of HP.
    These random events and enemy boss fights can make multi-player and playing with friends a blast. And what's more, opening up multi-player gives you and your friends even more choices to make on were to go and what to do! As long as your friends aren't jerks, you should have no trouble with massive boss fights as long as your mate doesn't keep spawning them.
    Recently Terraria released a new patch which contained a variety of new mobs such as jungles, bats and bigger deserts. The new mobs are great, but some rarely appear, and it's frustrating when you can't find the one your looking for. Overall, Terraria is a good enough game to have you playing for a long time, and there is enough new content in there to keep you playing for a long amount of time, but some things may not appeal to the more casual gamers such as the crafting system which can be over-complicated, and the mobs need to be balanced out a lot.
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  77. Jan 20, 2012
    7
    Terraria is a great game, and despite the many accusations, it is not like Minecraft at all, except for the idea of digging, and Minecraft was definitely not the first to include this type of gameplay, just the first to make it famous. The game is pretty cool, but after beating all the bosses, you very quickly reach a point in the game where there is honestly not much to do. At this pointTerraria is a great game, and despite the many accusations, it is not like Minecraft at all, except for the idea of digging, and Minecraft was definitely not the first to include this type of gameplay, just the first to make it famous. The game is pretty cool, but after beating all the bosses, you very quickly reach a point in the game where there is honestly not much to do. At this point you can build stuff, which can be a lot of fun, but there isn't much of a sense of accomplishment. Multiplayer pvp is pretty boring, since no sane person would enter a pvp without the best armors and weapons in the game. When everyone has identical loadouts, it's just like any 2d platforming pvp game. However, I still love the game, and I like looking on Curse to see the latest build somebody has made. There are all kinds of cool adventure and rpg maps. Since the game has so much downloadable content, it is worth getting. Get it if you like a good, simple slash-everything-to-bits game with a touch of RPG and lots of building. Expand
  78. May 10, 2012
    7
    This game is unique. I found it enjoyable but I didn't catch on for me. This is pretty much a 2d, more action packed survival mode for Minecraft.

    Ignore this game and just purchase Minecraft
  79. May 28, 2014
    7
    The appeal of world-builder games like Terraria is, I think, a bit limited, meaning that there is a certain type of person that will absolutely love and adore the complexity a game like this, and then a good number of people who just won't "get it". I think I fall somewhere in the middle - intellectually, I adore the idea, but often get bored with the execution. Minecraft, for example,The appeal of world-builder games like Terraria is, I think, a bit limited, meaning that there is a certain type of person that will absolutely love and adore the complexity a game like this, and then a good number of people who just won't "get it". I think I fall somewhere in the middle - intellectually, I adore the idea, but often get bored with the execution. Minecraft, for example, just really didn't do it for me at any point. Terraria, however, is a game I keep going through cycles with - I become enamored with the discovery and exploration, play a lot, but then my progress bogs down, and my interest peters out for a good long while.

    Overall, I think this game is great, and if you like world-builders, this is definitely a good choice for you. I think I might like a little more structure here and there to hold my interest at a constant level (not really a huge fan of googling things I find in the ground to see if there's anything useful I can make with it). It's a solid game at any rate, though, and worth playing with.
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  80. May 31, 2012
    7
    The 2D aspect makes exploration and especially building much less fun than Minecraft. Building a structure is boring and isn't really the main focus. Houses are basically just for NPC storage. However, the gameplay is miles beyond Minecraft, the items are great and unique, the NPC's each have a function and are a fine addition, the amount of content is super, the multiplayer is fun asThe 2D aspect makes exploration and especially building much less fun than Minecraft. Building a structure is boring and isn't really the main focus. Houses are basically just for NPC storage. However, the gameplay is miles beyond Minecraft, the items are great and unique, the NPC's each have a function and are a fine addition, the amount of content is super, the multiplayer is fun as hell. Where minecraft is an exploration/building game, this is more of an RPG and action game. As most games nowadays it's overhyped by rabid furry lovers, however fairly it is a good game and worth 7/10 Expand
  81. Feb 20, 2013
    7
    I remember defending this game tooth and nail from those who thought it was an opportunistic attempt at surfing on Minecraft's success. I remember advertising it as a "really good Castlevania and Minecraft mixup at a very fair price", and playing countless hours on it. I guess most of this is still true, but ultimately I realized I was just too much "into the game" to see its real worth atI remember defending this game tooth and nail from those who thought it was an opportunistic attempt at surfing on Minecraft's success. I remember advertising it as a "really good Castlevania and Minecraft mixup at a very fair price", and playing countless hours on it. I guess most of this is still true, but ultimately I realized I was just too much "into the game" to see its real worth at that time: the time where I didn't finish the game. That's right, this game is no Minecraft, it has an end, and it would be perfectly fine if it weren't for its key detail: being a sandbox game. So yeah, my complaint is that once you finished farming for the best gear, there's nothing left to do for you, unless you are into building which is not as good as other games of this kind (despite I love 2D, retro, and the fact that this game was the first to take said elements into sandbox building). There were some updates after I left: it was my understanding that they were basically just extensions of the same thing: new gear to farm for, and some additional thing here and there. It's a shame, it could have been better than this, the fact that the team admittedly abandoned it (except lately I've been hearing about an update?) didn't help. Still, it's a good game. I think of it much like GTA III, it striked me because it was a kind of game I loved brought to date with the innovations of latest gaming, but ultimately in itself it was boring and lacked features that would have been, luckily for us, added later. I still think it deserves a seven, although the negative things about it are really tempting me to click on the yellow scores, but I have to admit that it's good and not all of those 100 hours I played were out of being hypnotized by farming or something. Expand
  82. Sep 10, 2012
    7
    I had fun with this game the first time through. After that it is very boring. You would think there would be more to reach when you get down to the bottom but it is just lava. There is no real reason to gear up with obsidian etc, because there is nothing to beat. The "dungeon" doesn't yield anything worth the trip, you can craft gear that's way better, so there is no point in gearing upI had fun with this game the first time through. After that it is very boring. You would think there would be more to reach when you get down to the bottom but it is just lava. There is no real reason to gear up with obsidian etc, because there is nothing to beat. The "dungeon" doesn't yield anything worth the trip, you can craft gear that's way better, so there is no point in gearing up for it. The "world bosses" don't drop anything fabulous and are just there to see how fast you can kill them. There are hours and hours to be wasted here, but there is no point to any of it, and you will ask yourself what was it all for? There was nothing to do with all that gear, no climax, no end game, nothing. Also the developer has dropped the game, there are no more updates. What you see is what you get. Steam could remove the "free content updates" as there are no more coming. He also stated he would not release the game for open development as he may not approve in the direction it goes. Worth a pass through, worth 5-$10, but I can honestly say I will never play it again. Expand
  83. Dec 17, 2012
    7
    Sidescrolling sandbox game with a focus on multiplayer spelunking. Devs have added tons of content since launch and is a legitimate action game with tons of armor, weapons and spells to collect. Randomized maps provide a new adventure anytime you want to start over and you can easily swap items between maps/servers. Great gameplay made even better with friends.
  84. Jun 30, 2013
    7
    When I was browsing through steam looking for a budget game to play on my spare time, I came up with Terraria. I was hooked in by the trailer. It showed me a mix of platform shooter/minecraft type of game. As a kid I loved to play platform shooters in the arcades. I must say that my first experience with Terraria was positive and the game really sucked me in and I even lost some sleepWhen I was browsing through steam looking for a budget game to play on my spare time, I came up with Terraria. I was hooked in by the trailer. It showed me a mix of platform shooter/minecraft type of game. As a kid I loved to play platform shooters in the arcades. I must say that my first experience with Terraria was positive and the game really sucked me in and I even lost some sleep because of it. I was sure that it would be a great experience, I was right and wrong at the same time.

    Pros:
    + The game is highly entertaining for as long as it lasts.
    + A perfect mix of farming materials, shooting, slashing and killing bosses
    + It has a vast variety of objects to craft
    + If the 1.2 patch will be free for PC it's a great addition to the game.

    Cons:
    - This one is a HUGE minus. The game's monster killing part for me was very short. It took my around 40 hours to be prancing around in full Hallowed armor. I didn't feel like I was rushing through it either. After killing the same bosses again in few minutes I was done with Terraria. The boss encounters didn't provide me with a challenge that I wanted in the first place. I didn't build any arenas or make the encounters easier, simply put the bosses were too easy in my opinion.
    - I felt that the balance between melee and ranged weapons was bad. There's no point in using melee weapons because ranged weapons/magic will get the job done much more easily than the melee weapons do.
    - Building in 2-D wasn't very appealing to me and discovering new caves or creating new worlds didn't add much to the game.
    - Playing an already easy game in multiplayer will just break it, since afaik the boss HP does not scale with the amount of players facing the boss. I realize this would be hard to program since servers can support so many players but still I feel it would be necessary to make killing the bosses even remotely challenging.

    Conclusion:
    I think the game was well worth the money I spent on it. I mean 40 hours of fun for 10 is something very special these days, compared to the 50€ you spend on brand new games, which can't buy you more than 12-20 hours of fun. However, I would call it a casual game for younger/inexperienced audiences. If you're looking for a game that challenges you (and your friends), look elsewhere.
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  85. Jul 13, 2013
    7
    I have only had 6 hours of play in this game, But I've enjoyed them. Its a bit daunting at first, As there is a lot of depth, And you are told almost nothing about what to do, But once you get it figured out, you'll want to play it a LOT. I want to say lots of people probably come here from minecraft, and a little warning. Its not about building. You'll get bored if you just want to build.I have only had 6 hours of play in this game, But I've enjoyed them. Its a bit daunting at first, As there is a lot of depth, And you are told almost nothing about what to do, But once you get it figured out, you'll want to play it a LOT. I want to say lots of people probably come here from minecraft, and a little warning. Its not about building. You'll get bored if you just want to build. Its about exploring and fighting. Expand
  86. Vas
    Jun 29, 2014
    7
    You start out in a world where things are fairly easy, and need to quickly build up a small shelter. You can build quite a lot based on how imaginative you are. There are some pretty big bosses that are very difficult as well, but fun none-the-less. I think most people will enjoy the game, there is lots to do in this particular game and many unique items you can obtain. It's always aYou start out in a world where things are fairly easy, and need to quickly build up a small shelter. You can build quite a lot based on how imaginative you are. There are some pretty big bosses that are very difficult as well, but fun none-the-less. I think most people will enjoy the game, there is lots to do in this particular game and many unique items you can obtain. It's always a bit different every single time you start a new game. Expand
  87. Sep 30, 2013
    7
    Fantastic game with great support, though lacking a story. There is a very good progression system that doesn't have to be linear. I thoroughly enjoyed the game. I recommend playing the game with friends. To not do so is to tempt insanity due to isolation. Some game mechanics could use a optional tutorial for those too lazy to go to the wiki. I look forward to the update tomorrow. slimesFantastic game with great support, though lacking a story. There is a very good progression system that doesn't have to be linear. I thoroughly enjoyed the game. I recommend playing the game with friends. To not do so is to tempt insanity due to isolation. Some game mechanics could use a optional tutorial for those too lazy to go to the wiki. I look forward to the update tomorrow. slimes with freaking umbrellas! Need more be said people? Then I will speak more unto the creative capabilities. Sadly limited to 2d, this allows for some interesting design concepts. I am more than happy with it though, as my steam screenshots will begin to attest. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn." H.P. Lovecraft. Expand
  88. Oct 4, 2015
    7
    Terraria is a game where you explore and do random crap.
    BUT, there are NO tutorials, and when I started, I had no Idea wtf I was doing.

    I like how it was like 95% Legend Of Zelda, and 5% Minecraft, totally original guys.

    If you like:
    - Minecraft
    - Legend of Zelda
    - Any dumb Blocky Game

    Then you'll like this game.

    Minecraft: 7.5/10
    This Game: 7/10, was kinda Dissapointed
  89. Nov 26, 2013
    7
    I bought Terraria to fill time a resource that I had in abundance, a couple of months ago and began playing it on "medium core" difficulty. After reaching hard-mode and continuing for quite some time thereafter, I must conclude that the game is pretty good.

    My first impressions were not very positive it took a while for me to work out the controls and get a feel for the game and all
    I bought Terraria to fill time a resource that I had in abundance, a couple of months ago and began playing it on "medium core" difficulty. After reaching hard-mode and continuing for quite some time thereafter, I must conclude that the game is pretty good.

    My first impressions were not very positive it took a while for me to work out the controls and get a feel for the game and all of that could have been avoided had the developers thought fit to include a tutorial or introduction of some sort. The beginning of the game was rather slow, too, being mainly filled with clunky melee combat and mining.

    Had I been busy, I would probably have abandoned Terraria because of the slow start but, with a lot of time to waste, I played for long enough to acquire decent equipment and reach hard-mode, where the game really begins. The game play later on was well worth it.

    I did not expect to enjoy the sandbox house-building aspects that Terraria borrows from Minecraft. I was looking for a fun platformer. I was wrong the building elements drew me in completely. They're incredibly well executed, fun, cathartic and brilliantly integrated into the game play. There's nothing quite like the feeling of relief that one gets from a perfectly timed retreat to one's self-built refuge in Hell.

    I'd recommend Terraria to anyone with a lot of time to play it and patience in spades. It is both fun and rewarding.
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  90. Nov 10, 2017
    7
    Fun game with a cool RPG-type twist to the exploration/mining game though still a Minecraft clone and ultimately a little bit too..... 2 dimensional. I mean come on.... mining for hours at a time for resources to build. Where have we seen that before? Crafting Tables, Forges, Biomes? Where have we seen that before? Ok, so Terraria was "inspired" by Minecraft and that's ok. But, theFun game with a cool RPG-type twist to the exploration/mining game though still a Minecraft clone and ultimately a little bit too..... 2 dimensional. I mean come on.... mining for hours at a time for resources to build. Where have we seen that before? Crafting Tables, Forges, Biomes? Where have we seen that before? Ok, so Terraria was "inspired" by Minecraft and that's ok. But, the thing that made Minecraft so unique was what that you could build and be creative. Build grand structures or working contraptions with red stone. Terraria falls a little flat in that aspect in my opinion. Sticking to 2 dimensions means some harsh limits to what you can do creatively. Also, I think this game would have been much better if the graphics resolutions were increased. The sprites of characters, enemies and objects are so small and blocky that something like adding a new pair of boots to your character alters it's sprite by 2 pixels. There are countless versions of all types of building blocks, crafting stations and furniture in this game yet the resolution is so bad that they all tend to blend together after awhile and only the color differences really stand out.
    Those complaints aside, the RPG aspect of the game is brilliant. Finding loot in jars and chests makes exploration more fun and necessary. Adding little random bonuses to crafted weapons is a nice touch as well, making every weapon you create a little more unique. NPCs will come to your village if you build housing for them and some of them have some great, game altering abilities or loot. The number of things you can craft is astounding, even if most of them are merely cosmetic differences. Oh, and the boss battles, some a little too easy, are a fun addition to the genre and give it more of that 80s side-scrolling retro feel.
    Despite the obvious inspiration from Minecraft, Terraria is a fun game to play a little and mess around, but due to the limitations with creativity I can't see it being as addictive or playing it as religiously as Minecraft.
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  91. Mar 15, 2015
    7
    I admit the fact that I enjoy playing this game more than Minecraft because it has more of a variety, but it lacks official game mode(s) and the ability to create and source user-generated content (other than just mods) in order to keep my playing this game.
  92. Dec 12, 2017
    7
    Terraria is a fun creative 2D Minecraft esque game that sadly falls short in some areas. While Terraria gives you plenty to do and the older graphics look nice, but the gameplay begins to fall short in the adventure aspect of the game. The 3D world of Minecraft just feels so well done and fun to explore, but the 2D plain of Terraria feels more of a chore to explore. Digging and looking forTerraria is a fun creative 2D Minecraft esque game that sadly falls short in some areas. While Terraria gives you plenty to do and the older graphics look nice, but the gameplay begins to fall short in the adventure aspect of the game. The 3D world of Minecraft just feels so well done and fun to explore, but the 2D plain of Terraria feels more of a chore to explore. Digging and looking for materials is less eventful because of its 2D style which causes it to feel like you're not really exploring caves. The soundtrack while nice still isn't anything to write home about. Also with a limited mod system and fairly incompetent Lan play option, Terraria feels somewhat empty. Maybe with friends, the game could be more fun but as it is now it feels like a mediocre attempt at a great exploration sandbox idea. Expand
  93. Jul 22, 2018
    7
    Terraria is a 2-D adventure game that does well to keep the player enticed for most of the game. The games main mechanics are mining and fighting bosses and this helps to keep it very balanced at least until hardmode. However as I have been playing this game for a very long time I can tell you it's replay ability slowly fades as before hardmode and even after the processes needed toTerraria is a 2-D adventure game that does well to keep the player enticed for most of the game. The games main mechanics are mining and fighting bosses and this helps to keep it very balanced at least until hardmode. However as I have been playing this game for a very long time I can tell you it's replay ability slowly fades as before hardmode and even after the processes needed to progress are highly repetitive with boss-fights rarely being changed which isn't necessarily a bad thing but the process of mining becomes highly tedious especially after your 2nd/3rd play through. Also although the bosses are magical thing for the first couple times they end up feeling like a chore eventually instead of something you do for fun. However Terraria is saved by its only mode letting you play with friends which brings back the spark from the game, the bosses health's increased to balance the extra damage and there is something just a lot more fun about going on this trip with a friend then all alone. And although I love this game a creators I would have to say it is best in its first through playthroughs, with the exception of mods. This review could however be wrong soon as the game still gets updated to this day adding new items and things to play around with. In conclusion I highly recommended Terraria if you are looking for a game to kill some time but don't expect it to provide constant fun. Expand
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  95. Dec 13, 2020
    7
    It's a very fun game, all though the combat feels very limited, and the character does not control too great.
  96. Apr 5, 2021
    7
    Игра достойна внимания, но именно основной игре не включая модов не могу поставить хороший рейтинг, так как есть свои минусы
  97. Jun 8, 2022
    7
    This game has horrible graphics, and unlike similar games, it has the main character tiny on the screen. There is no story in this video game as it lacks any meaningful in-game culture. It lacks proper storytelling and does not have a narrative. It's just fighting boss A, then boss B, and finding the key to boss C's room. It is just about killing. I mean, there is building housingThis game has horrible graphics, and unlike similar games, it has the main character tiny on the screen. There is no story in this video game as it lacks any meaningful in-game culture. It lacks proper storytelling and does not have a narrative. It's just fighting boss A, then boss B, and finding the key to boss C's room. It is just about killing. I mean, there is building housing involved, but the mechanics get old fast for the most part. There are only so many sword swipes over my character's head before I get bored. Minecraft inspires the graphics in Terraria. It is a pixelated universe. So, those that love this game generally like pixelated video games. It seems like a new thing - going back to the original pixelated games of Mario Brothers. Terraria generally has a young audience that plays it, though I think a handful of adults love it. I am an adult and played the game for 80 hours. I oddly was unable to past even close to the majority of boss battles in 80 hours. The game was tough for me to play - which I think it's too complicated. If an adult gamer cannot easily play this game, then how will children win in this game? Maybe I was not good at this video game.

    On the positive side, the game has a very upbeat feel. Everything is very colorful, and it is all about playing for fun. Constructed with unique and creative gaming mechanisms, Terraria is a path blazer in the video game community. I have talked to several kids who have played it, and they all love it. I have yet to meet someone who does not just adore this game. So, I think it is perfect for the kid gamer. I think the kids like this game because it is very playful. It is a challenge in hand-eye coordination, but kids are often up to this game's challenge! This video game is not something I would continue playing, but I certainly give it a nod. It is a compelling game.
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  98. May 5, 2022
    7
    it's good, what can i say? if you're into grinding a lot and/or games with tons of cool weapons and other stuff you should try it out
  99. Oct 26, 2022
    7
    so so
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  100. Apr 30, 2023
    7
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Mar 19, 2012
    83
    Terraria is one of the best sandbox games. Terraria has some Minecraft spirit, however the focus of the game is on fighting and crafting, so it involves more action. The best way to enjoy Terraria is to play it with a couple of friends on your own server.
  2. Mar 16, 2012
    70
    It's a title that will appeal to the adventurer, the explorer and the builder; not to mention those who appreciate a substantial amount of player freedom. If you happen to be all of those things, Terraria is a lightly tarnished treasure.
  3. Mar 14, 2012
    83
    A lot of games tried to copy Minecraft – or at least participate from its' success. But this two-dimensional take on the well known formula is the only game that is able to step out of the shadow of the indie phenomenon that inspired it. It leads you into a unique world full of creative magic.