TerraTech
As a prospector starting out on a procedurally generated exo-planet, TerraTech is a galactic exploration game where you need to build an empire from the ground up. Design your own fleet of unique vehicles and take them into battle, and you shape your journey the way you want to, researching the technologies you want and allying yourself with various corporations to create a burgeoning fleet in the lawless frontier of space.
What it feels like
The sandbox nature and freeform vehicle building invite experimental, mischievous tinkering. Piloting custom-built vehicles in combat and exploration delivers kinetic, flowing action.
What it's about
Galactic exploration, exo-planets, and a spacefaring frontier setting anchor the sci-fi aesthetic. Survival against hostile environment and competition is a component, though not the primary focus.
How it plays
Designing, building, and piloting custom vehicles from modular blocks is absolutely central to the experience. Players freely construct unique vehicles from a large library of blocks with minimal constraints. Scavenging and crafting parts is a core loop to build and upgrade vehicles.
How it looks and sounds
The camera follows vehicles from behind or above, typical of vehicle-focused gameplay.
How it's structured
The core gameplay loop is about creating your own goals and journey in an open, lawless frontier with minimal imposed objectives. Procedurally generated exo-planets provide a large explorable space navigable in player-chosen order. Procedurally generated planets ensure each exploration and playthrough has different layout and resources.
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