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  • Summary: A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Use Tchia's special ability to take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele. A game inspired by New Caledonia.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 36
  2. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Jul 24, 2023
    90
    I was blown away by Tchia. I'm really glad I got the opportunity to play this incredible game, which has obviously been lovingly put together by an excellent team. There were one or two teething issues when I played Tchia, otherwise it was a flawless experience. Once I got into the game (which didn't take long), I became addicted thanks to the amazing open world gameplay and the story you eagerly get absorbed in. If you like games that has a bit of everything in it, such as exploration, music, collectibles and loads more, then Tchia is a great game to invest in.
  2. Mar 20, 2023
    85
    Tchia drips with joyful, explorative fun. The idea of letting players loose in an interactive sandbox is a goal that has been chased by developers since video games began. Few truly give you the freedom to frolic in a virtual playground, and though Tchia is not without its shortcomings, it’s a rare instance where the temptation to just play in the digital world is rewarding at just about every turn. The tone, the music, and Tchia’s abilities all come together to create something that is simply fun, and it all takes place in a setting that demands to be explored.
  3. Jul 23, 2023
    85
    Few open worlds offer an experience as unique and different as Tchia, a game with a personality as overwhelming as its own world or the mechanics it proposes. Even with its flaws and technical aspects that can be improved, it is a game that deserves a chance, unless you are not into open world games.
  4. Mar 20, 2023
    79
    Definitely different from other dispersive and soulless open world experiences, Tchia is a tropical adventure that pays homage to the culture and territorial beauties of New Caledonia. However, this scaled-down version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has its shortcomings, including technical stability issues and a not-so-great story longevity. In any case, Tchia remains a fun game that knows how to make players fall in love with the unique culture of the Kanak people.
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    Sep 16, 2023
    70
    This archipelago adventure is, in a word, lovely. While its open world can’t soul-jump out of making familiar wrong turns, we still enjoyed getting lost in it. [Issue#27, p.72]
  6. Mar 28, 2023
    70
    One of the best post-Breath Of The Wild open world adventures, but while the game’s heavily influenced by Zelda it ultimately plumps for amiable exploration over more rugged adventure.
  7. Mar 20, 2023
    60
    Tchia has left us slightly cold – and that in itself is disappointing, because we had high hopes for this title. If you’re expecting a Breath of the Wild-style adventure, as trailers and previews (even ours) may have led you to believe, you probably should keep your expectations in check. There is beautiful island fun to be had here, and Tchia’s abilities are wonderful – but by the time you’ve fought your way through its surprisingly drab and disappointing campaign, you’ll unlikely see much reason to return.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 54
  2. Negative: 10 out of 54
  1. Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Es un juego con una gran personalidad, su diseño es hermoso, la jugabilidad es muy divertida, gran punto para Sony en darlo día 1 en elEs un juego con una gran personalidad, su diseño es hermoso, la jugabilidad es muy divertida, gran punto para Sony en darlo día 1 en el PlayStation Plus, ya que así llegará a más usuarios. Expand
  2. Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I love this game and love art design and music beautiful and nice story and good day
  3. Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. I’m so glad that this came to PS Plus Extra/Premium, or else I might not have tried it. I didn’t put down the controller forAmazing game. I’m so glad that this came to PS Plus Extra/Premium, or else I might not have tried it. I didn’t put down the controller for about 6 hours the first time I played it. It’s full of heart, awesome abilities and physics-based gameplay, amazing soundtrack and adventuring. HIGHLY recommended. Expand
  4. Apr 8, 2023
    8
    A game with a lot of soul and love put into it. It reminded me of the good old days of 3D platformers. The colors are vibrant and theA game with a lot of soul and love put into it. It reminded me of the good old days of 3D platformers. The colors are vibrant and the lightning is very well done. It's a little short. I hope they make a sequel. Expand
  5. Jun 3, 2023
    7
    tchia è uno splendido gioco che prende molto dagli zelda, l'ambientazione alla wind waker, la possibilità di scalare tutto se hai la giustatchia è uno splendido gioco che prende molto dagli zelda, l'ambientazione alla wind waker, la possibilità di scalare tutto se hai la giusta stamina tipo breath of the wild, con l'aggiunta di suonare uno strumento musicale che ci permetterà di fare alcune cose che preferisco non dire.
    però il gioco si ferma li, niente dungeon. e davvero poca varietà di situazioni con una sola tipologia di nemici che si sconfigge tirandogli oggetti incendiari.
    il titolo rimane per lo più un titolo esplorativo dove vagare alla ricerca dei molti collezionabili e in tanto proseguire nella trama.
    la parte open world è abbastanza derivativa con poche attività ripetute in maniera eccessiva, ma in grande parte sono cose che non sono obbligatorie da fare.
    il titolo inizialmente è davvero tanto spiazzate, mettendoti in un mondo di gioco che devi esplorare senza nessun riferimento di dove ci troviamo, questo mi ha ricordato in parte il trovare i tesori in sea of thieves, basandoci solo sul nostro senso del orientamento, ma se si vuole questa cosa si potrà arginare grazie alla bussola che ci indicherà l'indicatore che mettiamo sulla mappa.
    le due isole principali inizialmente risultano essere un po troppo grosse, con vaste zone dove c'è poco e nulla e la protagonista che va lentissima, specialmente in salita.
    però questa lentezza la si può arginare possedendo un animale, questo però consumerà una barra del potere che si ricarica mangiando del cibo, fortunatamente andando avanti nel gioco la barra si potrà allungare facendo pesare meno questa meccanica.
    il titolo in generale scorre piacevolmente, ma la struttura ne rallenta tremendamente la progressione, una struttura che regalerà giusto un po di sfida solo nelle prove a tempo/tiri a segno o nella simpatica caccia al tesoro che riprenderà le sensazioni esplorative che il titolo dava inizialmente.
    se non perderete troppo tempo nelle secondare il titolo risulta piacevole, con una bella narrativa ma che nel complesso si poteva fare meglio
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  6. Apr 10, 2023
    6
    Tchia is an unabashedly cozy and wholesome game featuring beautiful and scenic island locales to explore. The small development team atTchia is an unabashedly cozy and wholesome game featuring beautiful and scenic island locales to explore. The small development team at Awaceb, this is their 2nd game, set out to deliver a love letter to their home and were mostly successful in showcasing the uniqueness of their home islands.

    You play as Tchia, a young girl with the ability to soul shift into animals and even inanimate objects at will, on a quest to rescue her father from pirates/monsters? (its kind of unclear) The story here is serviceable and the voice work definitely sounds appropriate for how the locals may speak in this area. Almost everyone you meet out in this world is cordial and relaxed, which lends to how laid back the actual gameplay feels also.

    Tchia is able to shift into animals and objects in the world for short amounts of time, such as birds, fish, rocks, coconuts, lanterns, etc. These abilities greatly open up the speed of the exploration as the animals move so much more quickly and fluidly through the environment than Chia can. Flying over the scenic mountains and vistas or swimming through the various reefs are wonderful experiences. Upgrades are scattered throughout the world which allow you to inhabit this objects longer or increase your own stamina for climbing, diving, and gliding. I do wish the world was a little more denser in terms of its animals, it can be a little frustrating when there is no fish or bird nearby. Luckily all types of animals are able to be stored into Tchia's backpack for quick and easy use, just don't forget to restock them there as bag space is very limited.

    The story and gameplay here, though, is completely secondhand to the general vibes and aura of the islands. The graphics and lighting do a wonderful job of actualizing the vision of the isle. The vast draw distance allows you to see the other islands at all times, the water is perfectly clear to the sea floor below, and the soundtrack ties it together perfectly. The music feels authentic to the island setting and is well placed in moments of sailing and exploration.

    The gameplay is not without its faults, instructions and directions range from completely in your face obvious to being vaguely obtuse on how to proceed. The various minigames are also fairly boring, Tchia is able to carve wooden stumps, play along in musical sequences, and perform various challenges for the slingshot, boat, and diving. Luckily the developer likely knew of the simple nature of the game and every gameplay sequence is skippable in the menu options. I routinely skipped the simplest sequence, the music ones, in favor of getting back to exploring the islands. The rewards unfortunately don't really drive you forward to want to 100% explore the map, as they are primarily used for new cosmetics for Tchia or her boat.

    Overall, by the end of the experience I was ready to put down Tchia and move on. There was just a slight lack of engaging content to propel the game forward. I did appreciate my time and the beauty and comfort of the locales.
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  7. Mar 24, 2023
    0
    Copia de todo lo que ya se ha hecho sin nada de originalidad. Incluso copia de juegos propios de Sony. El juego en si es una copia barata deCopia de todo lo que ya se ha hecho sin nada de originalidad. Incluso copia de juegos propios de Sony. El juego en si es una copia barata de Summer in Mara, Yonder y otros tantos juegos. El Astrobot tenia más personalidad que esto. Expand

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