▲ Recommended
20 hrs
Terra Foliata is a game that grabbed my attention from the first moment it started. You are dropped into a strange world without instruction, and your job is to figure out what to do and where to go next. You start in a futuristic urban environment and soon travel to a lovely valley with a plethora of structures and artifacts to discover.
There are pictures and descriptions of specific people, letters and notes, objects to examine, and news bulletins to read. There are enough details to get your attention and convince you, from the beginning, that there is more complexity than you might imagine.
There is almost too much lore to take in. Rather than get overwhelmed, I quit trying to figure it all out and focused on canvassing the environment. This included learning the lay of the land, reading notes and manuscripts, and absorbing news bulletins. Although I still can’t give you a full recap, I began to get a sense of a cohesive world with interesting players and a decision to make.
The game autosaves to one slot and allows explicit saves to multiple slots. This is a welcome feature that allows you to preserve your place before trying something new or making a game-ending decision. It is possible to die from a fall but there is no penalty, and you respawn close to your last position.
Achievements are a mixed bag. Some are story related and others are tied to collectibles. Still others have to do with finding out-of-the-way locations or achieving specific endings. If you have saved your progress along the way, you should be able to reach 100% without starting a new game. If you do get stuck, the forum has been active with assistance from the developer and other players.
What I loved most about Terra Foliata was the sense of wonder I experienced as I explored the beautiful landscape. Most of the game takes place in a valley with a central lake. There are moon-like wastelands, ancient ruins, autumn forests, and waterfalls. There is a multi-story hotel with many locked rooms. As you wander, you will find hotel keys which open doors to reveal secrets and collectibles. Often, you will turn a corner and find a campsite, a picnic setting, or some other sweet surprise.
At some point, a map becomes available which includes points of interest you’ve discovered and allows fast travel. You also find artifacts for teleporting and portals that move you to different locations. The settings menu allows you to change the run and walk speed and you have the option of highlighting objects of interest. It is obvious that Terra Foliata was designed by gamers who knew how to streamline game play.
If you enjoy exploring a lovely area with collectibles and slowly unwinding a story, then I highly recommend Terra Foliata. It is a peaceful and rewarding journey that you won’t regret taking!
There are pictures and descriptions of specific people, letters and notes, objects to examine, and news bulletins to read. There are enough details to get your attention and convince you, from the beginning, that there is more complexity than you might imagine.
There is almost too much lore to take in. Rather than get overwhelmed, I quit trying to figure it all out and focused on canvassing the environment. This included learning the lay of the land, reading notes and manuscripts, and absorbing news bulletins. Although I still can’t give you a full recap, I began to get a sense of a cohesive world with interesting players and a decision to make.
The game autosaves to one slot and allows explicit saves to multiple slots. This is a welcome feature that allows you to preserve your place before trying something new or making a game-ending decision. It is possible to die from a fall but there is no penalty, and you respawn close to your last position.
Achievements are a mixed bag. Some are story related and others are tied to collectibles. Still others have to do with finding out-of-the-way locations or achieving specific endings. If you have saved your progress along the way, you should be able to reach 100% without starting a new game. If you do get stuck, the forum has been active with assistance from the developer and other players.
What I loved most about Terra Foliata was the sense of wonder I experienced as I explored the beautiful landscape. Most of the game takes place in a valley with a central lake. There are moon-like wastelands, ancient ruins, autumn forests, and waterfalls. There is a multi-story hotel with many locked rooms. As you wander, you will find hotel keys which open doors to reveal secrets and collectibles. Often, you will turn a corner and find a campsite, a picnic setting, or some other sweet surprise.
At some point, a map becomes available which includes points of interest you’ve discovered and allows fast travel. You also find artifacts for teleporting and portals that move you to different locations. The settings menu allows you to change the run and walk speed and you have the option of highlighting objects of interest. It is obvious that Terra Foliata was designed by gamers who knew how to streamline game play.
If you enjoy exploring a lovely area with collectibles and slowly unwinding a story, then I highly recommend Terra Foliata. It is a peaceful and rewarding journey that you won’t regret taking!
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