Terraria

An open sandbox metroidvania with some crafting and base building, calling it "a 2D Minecraft" is an oversimplification of its formula, way more focused in rapid action and platforming.

Pros:
-Great atmosphere and music.
-Amazing sense of wonder.
-Challenging events and biomes.
-Variety of NPCs and enemies.
-Subtle cross-referenced easter eggs that actually improve the game and don't seem forced.
-Big depths with many cave systems.
-2D side scroll eases exploration, making it less confusing.
-Incredibly well done crafting tree and progress system.
-Bosses.
-Player and map are interdependent (you can play as much worlds as you wish with the same character)

Cons:
-Addictive as hello without o.

10 of 10, would kill again a fusion of Bowser's lieutenant and someone who can summon fire without flint or tinder to earn a hat.


AmunJazz # 2015-08-29 14:36:01

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. The world is your canvas and the ground itself is your paint.

Grab your tools and go! Make weapons to fight off a variety of enemies in numerous biomes. Dig deep underground to find accessories, money, and other useful things. Gather resources to create everything you need to make the world your own. Build a house, a fort, or even a castle. People will move in to live there and perhaps even sell you different wares to assist you on your journey.

But beware, there are even more challenges awaiting you... Are you up to the task?

Key features:
* Sandbox Play
* Randomly generated worlds
* Free Content Updates

# 2011-04-25 22:21:32 - official description - source

Described as a 2D Minecraft by some.

Sanguine # 2011-05-16 23:42:41

software: JavaScript Object Notation, Lutris, .NET Framework, Steamworks API, Windows Vista, XNA Framework,

display: raster

Minimum:
* Windows XP, Vista, or 7
* 1.6 GHz CPU
* 512 MB RAM
* 128 MB VRAM
* 200 MB HD space

Sanguine # 2011-05-16 20:08:28

1.3.0 (2015-06-30)

1.2.0 (2013-10-01) – announced again as last patch
... numerous changes, mainly massive content expansion
+minimap
-flatterrain

1.1.2 (2012-01-17) - announced as last update/patch for the game

1.1 tag changes:
+eyeglow +dragons-eastern +drills +interactivetriggers +unicorns +flamethrowers +customtriggers +genderchoice +pressureplates +variablegravity
+animateweapons : hammers
+itemgenerator : not as random as in other games, but still there

1.0.6 tag changes:
+exceptionalsuccess +sellundo +statuseffects +healthregen +keys +juggernauts
-constantdamage +randomdamage
+undefinedelements : potion sickness

1.0.5 tag changes:
+mode-hardcore

1.0.4 tag changes:
+clothing
~animals (+lagomorphs +piranhas +chiroptera)
+harpies
+undefinedelements : temporary respawn invulnerability

1.0.3 tag changes:
-staticresolution

1.0.2 tag changes:
+stickyexplosives

Sanguine # 2011-07-16 13:59:18

has influenced
Junk Jack (iOS)
SteamWorld Dig: A Fist full of Dirt (Linux)
Underworld Dungeon (Linux)
Starbound (Windows)

ported to
Terraria (X360)
Terraria (Linux)
Terraria (PS3)

similar to
Minecraft (Windows)
A Valley Without Wind (Windows)