Terraria, developeed by Re-Logic, is a sandbox action-adventure game. It allows for players to explore, create items, construct structures, paint, and engage in battles.

Gameplay

Terraria is a two-dimensional sandbox title that permits players to explore, construct, craft, fight, survive and mine. It can be enjoyed in single-player and multiplayer modes, featuring visuals reminiscent of 16-bit sprites from the Super NES. The game is celebrated for its exploration-adventure style of play that is comparable to titles such as the Metroid series and Minecraft. Players are dropped into a randomly generated world where they are given rudimentary tools and an NPC guide to direct them and provide insight on the game’s objectives and how to progress.

Story

Players can create their own stories and worlds in Minecraft, but the game does not have a set plot for players to unravel.

How long is Terraria?

When it comes to the main goals, Terraria typically takes about 50 hours to complete. However, if you’re a dedicated gamer who wants to experience every aspect of the game, it may take you around 190 hours to achieve 100% completion.

Reception

According to Metacritic, Terraria received mostly positive reviews from critics. For example, Destructoid praised the game’s profoundness and another author applauded how Terraria had taken certain ideas from Minecraft and adjusted them for a two-dimensional format. GameSpot commended the game for its exploration and sense of accomplishment, but chided it for not having any guides or tutorial.

Terraria achieved incredible success shortly after it was released, selling 200,000 copies in less than a week and 432,000 in a month. As of May 2022, the game has achieved sales of 44.5 million copies, which is an impressive accomplishment that has placed it amongst the best-selling video games ever. Of that total, 23 million copies were sold on PC, 12.4 million on mobile, and 9.1 million on console.