Info about TerraTech:

Official game description:
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About the Game
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TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design cars, tanks and planes from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts in order to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.
Start your career as an Intergalactic prospector in search of profit and glory in Campaign, build to your heart's content in Creative mode or pit your Techs against the clock in the Gauntlet Challenge.
Team up with other intrepid prospectors in Co-op Campaign, build and create together in Co-op Creative, go head-to-head for glory in the Deathmatch Arena or battle for supremacy in Sumo.
Using the building blocks, guns, wheels, and wings from several Mining Corporations, you can build varied Techs to suit every purpose. Be it powerful armoured combat vehicles, unstoppable resource gathering machines, sprawling resource processing bases or a hybrid of all three - creativity is your key to exo-planetary success.
The worlds in TerraTech are procedurally generated and infinite, so there are always new lands to discover and more resources to find. Treacherous mountain ranges, luscious grasslands and huge deserts are among the biomes you will encounter. More will be added as development progresses.
The intergalactic mining industry is a profitable one, but you are not the only miner in search for new worlds to exploit. Defending yourself from rival miners will take time, resources and skill, with success leading to new territory and new lands. All equipable blocks and items can be damaged or destroyed, so ensuring you are sufficiently armed and ready for battle is a key element of both survival and prosperity in TerraTech. Get out there and show them who’s boss!
By gathering and processing natural resources, players are able to construct storage, refining and construction bases in order to craft new blocks in the game. Like the look of that Venture Hail Fire Rifle that just tore your vehicle apart? Go prospecting for the needed resources, and craft a couple for yourself in the shiny new Venture fabricator which you just acquired, by beating their time trial challenge in the nearby mountains.
All exo-planetary prospectors buy parts from the established Mining Corporations, where each have their own specific brand of mining technology. Get the job done with GSO, strip-mine to the max with the heavy-duty GeoCorp, zoom around with high-performance recon specialists Venture, function with military efficiency utilising the stealth focused Hawkeye, gain technological superiority with Enviro-giants Better Future or experiment with the bizarre weaponry of Reticule Research. Completing missions and discovering blocks for each Corp will improve your standing with them, and gain access to the more sought-after components in their arsenal.
**Please check the System Requirements to ensure your PC is compatible.**

Release date: Aug 10, 2018

Categories: Sandbox Creation, Vehicle Customization, Open-World Exploration, Crafting, Cooperative Multiplayer, Base Building, Resource Management, Procedural Generation

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game suffers from a lack of in-game guidance, technical issues, and language barriers, leading to a frustrating user experience. Players often need to rely on external resources to understand the game and resolve issues, which disrupts gameplay and causes significant inconvenience.
- Steam Deck: score 75; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The Steam Deck experience is marred by significant stability issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, where frequent crashes and bugs are reported. Controller support is partial and sometimes unreliable, and Linux users face compatibility challenges. Additionally, UI elements such as small text pose readability issues. These factors collectively detract from the overall user experience.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Performance varies significantly across different hardware setups, with some users experiencing crashes while others find it playable even on lower-end systems.
  - Sample size: 24 (1% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (mixed, 12 reports): Some users report frequent crashes, while others find it playable even on lower-end systems.
  - Caveats: 24 of 1698 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that many users find the game worth the full price of around $25, while some suggest it is better value when purchased on sale. The general sentiment indicates that the game is considered worth the money, especially at its current price point or lower. The repeated mentions of the game being worth it at full price or on sale support a fair price range around the current base game price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 40.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: 2000.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct mentions of playtime hours. The first quote mentions 10 hours of gameplay lost in co-op campaign mode, indicating a session or progress milestone. The second quote references 40 hours of playtime, suggesting a significant investment in the game. The third quote mentions 61 hours, indicating substantial playtime. The fourth quote is particularly strong, mentioning over 2000 hours of playtime, which strongly suggests a high level of engagement and long-term play. These quotes collectively suggest that players spend a considerable amount of time on the game, with some players investing hundreds of hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players generally find the game fun and addictive from the start, particularly enjoying the creative building aspects. However, the fun tends to diminish over time due to repetitive gameplay and lack of long-term depth.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Building and experimenting with vehicles
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Lack of long-term depth
  - Unlock drivers: Creative freedom in building; Multiplayer aspect
  - Conditions: Creative building; Multiplayer mode; Experimental gameplay
- Player Archetypes:
  - Casual Builder (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of relaxed and creative building.
    - Playstyle: Casual and experimental building with a focus on creativity and relaxation.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; builder
    - Reference games: Minecraft; Lego games
  - Frustrated Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking a polished and challenging gameplay experience.
    - Playstyle: Strategic and experimental, often using self-imposed limitations to increase challenge.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: veteran player; hardcore gamer
    - Reference games: From the Depths; Besiege
  - Multiplayer Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of multiplayer and cooperative gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and competitive building and combat with others.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: multiplayer fan; co-op player
    - Reference games: Robocraft; Crossout
  - Grind Enjoyer (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of progression and grinding mechanics.
    - Playstyle: Persistent and methodical, focusing on long-term goals and incremental improvements.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: grinder; completionist
    - Reference games: No Man's Sky; Elite Dangerous


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.36): The game is widely praised for its fun and enjoyable gameplay, with many players finding it entertaining and challenging. It is also noted for being fun to play alone and having enjoyable replayability.
- Creative and varied vehicle designs (weight 0.35): The game encourages creative thinking and offers a variety of vehicles and structures to design. Players enjoy the freedom to design and build various types of vehicles.
- Creative freedom and building options (weight 0.22): The game allows for maximum freedom to create and offers creative building options. Players enjoy the creative freedom in building and designing vehicles.
- Great performance and value (weight 0.19): The game is praised for its great performance, running smoothly and being worth the price. Players find it to be a great value for money.
- Simple and intuitive building mechanics (weight 0.18): The game features simple yet enjoyable building mechanics that are intuitive and easy to grasp. Players find the creation mechanics fun and engaging.
- Open world and sandbox gameplay (weight 0.16): The game offers an interesting and big open world with sandbox survival building elements. Players can build anything they want in this open world.
- Addictive and engaging content (weight 0.16): The game offers addictive content with an engaging gameplay loop. Players find the gameplay interesting and engaging, with lots of content added often.
- Multiplayer and co-op modes (weight 0.14): The game features co-op and multiplayer modes, including online multiplayer. Players enjoy the fun multiplayer experience with friends and family.
- Infinite and procedural maps (weight 0.14): The game features an open and infinite map with unique generated maps. Players appreciate the virtually endless map for exploration.
- Replayability and long playthroughs (weight 0.13): Players appreciate the game's replayability and the ability to play it repeatedly. The open-ended gameplay and long playthroughs contribute to this aspect.
- Immense customization options (weight 0.09): The game offers immense customization options, allowing players to customize their playstyle and vehicles. This aspect is highly appreciated by the players.

Common complaints:
- Game bugs and glitches (weight 0.33): Players encounter various bugs and glitches, ranging from minor issues to significant problems that hinder gameplay progression.
- Repetitive gameplay (weight 0.27): The game can become tedious and repetitive over time, with players noting that both quests and visual elements contribute to this monotony.
- Multiplayer mode issues (weight 0.2): Players frequently report problems with the multiplayer mode, including connectivity issues, limitations in co-op mode, and an overall unsatisfactory experience.
- Lack of updates (weight 0.16): Players express dissatisfaction with the lack of updates and new content, feeling that the game has been abandoned by the developers.
- Save file issues (weight 0.13): There are reports of save files getting corrupted or lost, causing players to lose their progress and access to their saved data.
- Poor AI behavior (weight 0.11): The AI for both enemies and allies is criticized for being basic and lacking in intelligence, leading to a less engaging combat experience.
- Game crashes and performance issues (weight 0.08): The game can become unplayable due to frequent crashes and laggy performance, significantly impacting the player experience.
- Complex crafting system (weight 0.07): The crafting system is criticized for being overly complex and not intuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and use effectively.
- Poor UI and controls (weight 0.07): The game's UI design and control scheme are considered poor, leading to a less enjoyable and more frustrating experience.
- Lack of story and endgame (weight 0.07): Players note a lack of a strong narrative and endgame content, which diminishes the overall engagement and replayability of the game.
- Lack of challenging content (weight 0.07): There is a lack of challenging missions and varied challenges, making the game feel less engaging for players seeking a more rigorous experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Open-world sandbox environment (weight 0.26): The game features an open-world setting where players can explore, build, and experiment with different types of crafts and structures.
- Block-based building mechanics (weight 0.25): Players can build and construct using blocks, allowing for extensive creativity and customization in creating structures and war machines.
- Vehicle creation and customization (weight 0.23): Players can create and customize their own vehicles, combining blocks to design original and varied types of vehicles.
- Diverse game modes available (weight 0.21): The game offers a variety of modes including co-op, survival, multiplayer, and single-player campaign, catering to different player preferences.
- Combat and strategy mechanics (weight 0.2): The game includes combat mechanics that allow for varied strategies and outcomes, with tactical and hack-and-slash elements.
- Resource collection and management (weight 0.12): Players gather and manage resources, which are essential for building and crafting within the game.
- Story and exploration gameplay (weight 0.11): The game offers story-driven gameplay along with open-world exploration, encouraging creativity and discovery.
- Automation and blueprints (weight 0.1): Players can use automation and blueprints for building and constructing various vehicles and structures.
- Mission-based objectives (weight 0.09): Players can engage in mission-based objectives, adding structure and goals to the gameplay experience.
- Physics-based interactions (weight 0.09): The game simulates basic physics like mass, gravity, and inertia, affecting combat and other interactions.
- Creative and complex crafting (weight 0.09): The game features a complex crafting system, allowing for creative building and customization.
- Procedurally generated world (weight 0.09): The game world is procedurally generated, filled with various biomes like deserts, forests, and salt flats.
- Experience and achievement system (weight 0.07): The game features an experience points system and achievements, rewarding players for completing quests and other activities.
- Difficulty settings available (weight 0.07): Players can adjust the difficulty settings, which affect enemy difficulty and overall gameplay challenge.
- Progression and unlock systems (weight 0.05): Players can progress and unlock new content, adding depth and longevity to the gameplay.
- Variety of weapons (weight 0.05): The game offers a variety of weapons, including guns and other armaments for combat.
- Base capturing and defense (weight 0.05): Players can capture and defend bases, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.
- Research and development (weight 0.05): The game includes an R&D lab for researching and developing new technologies and upgrades.
- Aiming systems (weight 0.05): The game features both auto-aim and manual aiming systems, catering to different player preferences.
- AI behavior (weight 0.04): The game includes enemy and ally AI, affecting combat and other interactions.

Performance notes:
- Various bugs and glitches (weight 0.22): Players encounter various bugs and glitches, including save file errors, frequent errors, and specific bugs related to vehicle mechanics and large structures.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.15): The game experiences frequent crashes, particularly on Linux systems, including white screen crashes and instability issues.
- Optimization and framerate problems (weight 0.15): There are optimization issues leading to framerate problems and FPS drops, particularly with complex builds and large structures.
- Occasional lag and performance issues (weight 0.13): Players report occasional lag and performance issues, including FPS drops and stuttering, especially in multiplayer mode.
- Smooth performance on older hardware (weight 0.09): The game runs smoothly on older hardware, with generally solid performance reported by many players.
- Frequent errors after updates (weight 0.05): There are frequent errors reported after updates, including issues with Epic Games updates interfering with gameplay.
- Input delay and mod-related issues (weight 0.05): Players report a slight input delay and various mod-related issues that can interfere with gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Similar games comparison (weight 0.18): The game is compared to other similar titles like Scrap Mechanic, Space Engineers, and others, suggesting it fits within a specific genre.
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.17): Many players highly recommend this game, suggesting it is a worthwhile purchase and enjoyable experience.
- Recommended for specific genres (weight 0.16): The game is recommended for fans of specific genres like open-ended sandbox, building games, exploration, and grindy games.
- Try TerraTech first (weight 0.13): Players suggest trying TerraTech before moving to TerraTech Worlds, indicating it might be a better experience or value.
- Buy during sales (weight 0.1): Several reviews mention that the game is best purchased during sales or discounts for better value.
- Enhance gameplay with mods (weight 0.07): Players recommend using mods to improve the gaming experience, specifically mentioning the Control Block mod and NoBugReporter mod.
- Frequent saving advised (weight 0.05): Players advise frequent saving and backing up due to potential game issues or bugs.
- Play with friends (weight 0.03): Suggestions to play with friends, especially on Discord servers, indicating a strong multiplayer or co-op aspect.
- Steam version recommended (weight 0.03): The Steam version is recommended for its workshop support, which likely enhances the gaming experience with mods and community content.
- Future game requests (weight 0.03): Players express a desire for more games similar to this one, indicating high satisfaction and demand for similar experiences.
- Game progression advice (weight 0.03): Advice on game progression, suggesting players focus on developing one brand at a time to avoid monotony.
- Co-op crafting needed (weight 0.03): Mention of co-op needing crafting capabilities, indicating a desire for more collaborative features.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Players are frustrated due to a variety of technical issues and gameplay mechanics. These include frequent game crashes, save file corruption, and numerous bugs that hinder progress. Additionally, the control scheme, building mechanics, and multiplayer functionality are cited as problematic, along with issues like excessive enemy spawns and poor optimization.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.19): Players enjoy the game for its fun and addictive gameplay, particularly the creative freedom in building and designing vehicles. The multiplayer experience, mods, and the variety of missions and activities contribute to a highly engaging and enjoyable experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.1): The game's creative freedom and unique gameplay mechanics generate excitement among players. The ability to design and customize vehicles, along with engaging combat mechanics and the variety of game modes, contribute to this excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players feel satisfied with the game's creative freedom and the ability to build and customize various vehicles. The complex crafting system, fulfilling gameplay mechanics, and the overall well-put-together experience contribute to this satisfaction.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.06): Players experience nostalgia due to fond memories of playing the game in the past, often reminiscing about childhood experiences. The game's nostalgic charm and the influence of content creators also contribute to this feeling.
- Joy (weight 0.05): Players find joy in the game's fun and creative gameplay, particularly the building and customization of vehicles. The engaging and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, along with the freedom to experiment and create, contribute to this joy.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Players feel disappointed due to the game's lack of updates, buggy quests, and optimization issues. The removal of certain features and the overall unpolished feel of the game contribute to this disappointment.
- Positive (weight 0.03): Players have a positive experience with the game's variety of gameplay elements and creative aspects. The enjoyable and time-consuming gameplay, along with the customization and building mechanics, contribute to this positivity.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Players are enthusiastic about the game's creative freedom and unique gameplay mechanics. The engaging and regularly updated content, along with the customization and crafting mechanics, contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the game's fun and simple building mechanics. The creative freedom and the enjoyment of building and customizing vehicles contribute to this happiness.
- Angry (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to the game's lack of updates, insufficient variety, and buggy missions. The overall poor game experience and the feeling that the developers are not putting in enough effort contribute to this anger.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the game's detailed visuals, enjoyable gameplay elements, and graphics. The dedicated player base, modding community, and the efforts of the development team contribute to this appreciation.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the game's quality and the extensive playtime it offers. The campaign missions and the overall game experience contribute to this admiration.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players are amused by the humorous aspects of the game, such as constructing impractical vehicles and the effectiveness of certain builds. The game's unique and sometimes quirky mechanics contribute to this amusement.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for the game's future improvements and expansions. The expectation that the developers will continue to support and update the game contributes to this hope.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Players are excited about the game's various gameplay mechanics and mods. The experience of creating powerful machines and the overall engaging gameplay contribute to this excitement.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players feel bored due to the repetitive gameplay and lack of depth in gameplay mechanics. The monotonous missions and the overall lack of challenging content contribute to this boredom.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in the game's open-ended gameplay and exploration. The building freedom and the variety of gameplay mechanics contribute to this interest.}