Terraria

Much more than a 2D Minecraft

When Terraria first appeared, many critics defined it as a side-scrolling Minecraft. And yes, it is true that in Terraria mining plays a very important role, but the resemblance between both games ends there. Terraria is a platform game that you can play however you want. You can dig a complex system of tunnels or build an impregnable fortress suspended in the air, and there grow magical plants. You can even play without having a shelter, but it is much more difficult. While Minecraft is a desolate world, in the infinite worlds of Terraria you can count on allies, who will appear as you increase the size of your house. Allies can sell you weapons, explosives and potions, as well as give you advice and heal you for a small fee. The world of Terraria is full of life and interesting events. When the red moon rises, for example, you’d better take shelter in your castle, because the zombies will come out in droves to find you. And if you go deep into the earth, you may encounter one of the final bosses. Unlike what happens in Minecraft, your Terraria characters are not tied to a specific world, so when one of them is exhausted, they can move to a different one or visit a friend’s world thanks to the multiplayer mode. Also, when a character dies, the items are not lost. If there’s one thing you can reproach Terraria for, it’s the lack of variety in its music, which ends up becoming repetitive. The graphics, on the other hand, are delightful, and seem to wink at the great successes of Amiga or Nintendo. Even on modest PCs, such as Netbooks, the game flows. If you are tired of Minecraft’s lack of challenges and opacity, we strongly recommend you try Terraria and tell us what you thought.