Tchia

"Few open worlds offer an experience as unique and distinct as Tchia, a game with a personality as overwhelming as its own world or the mechanics it proposes. Even with its flaws and technical aspects that can be improved, it …"

"The experience proposed by Tchía is very interesting and fun, a small open world full of possibilities that drinks directly from the Zelda saga and tells a story that will fall in love"

"Lovely and captivating even if it&s;s a bit lacking in substance overall. But you can fly around a gorgeous open word as a bird and freely play a ukulele, so this one&s;s a win in my book."

"Definitely different from other dispersive and soulless open world experiences, Tchia is a tropical adventure that pays homage to the culture and territorial beauties of New Caledonia. However, this scaled-down version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild …"

"Tchia provides a vibrant and enjoyable world to explore. Soul jumping into an animal or object to move about is an incredible mechanic that allows for creativity, experimentation, and improvisation. Sailing among the waves is mesmerising in colour and imagery, …"

"A glorious spell of island hopping, with some surprisingly nasty moments."

"One of the best open world games to come along in ages."

"Tchia is a beautifully crafted game that celebrates tradition and culture, while offering varied gameplay and opportunity for exploration."

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"Allowing players to inhabit a variety of animals and objects, Tchia presents gorgeous landscapes to explore, crafted with a rich love for the culture and environments of the real-world locations that inspired it."

"While Tchia&s;s story doesn&s;t find the steadiest of footing, its world and portrayal of culture are outstanding. The gameplay is also a lot of fun, even with a decent amount of padding to keep you busy in the gorgeous open …"

"Tchia is a beautiful piece of art that is equal parts enriching and enjoyable. The heartfelt story is reinforced by a lovely tribute to the unique culture of New Caledonia. Outside of some standard open-world woes, Tchia is an endlessly …"

"Tchia is an open world with many scenic settings to discover and just as many activities in which to engage while interacting with the Caledonian culture. The Soul Jump is one of the best features of the game, which, however, …"

"Tchia is a nice open world experience that has enough magic to keep anyone trapped for hours. While its story doesn&s;t have the necessary rhythm and depth, it&s;s worth giving its wonderful world a chance."

"Tchia is pure peace and it&s;s the kind of game that we all really need in this era."

"Awaceb delivers an inviting open-world that encourages exploration, creativity, and experimentation. The Soul-Jumping mechanic shines above all, providing a unique way to traverse the landscapes and make the most of the tropical playground. Tchia is a welcome getaway with so …"

"Tchia feels really unlike any experience we&s;ve ever had with a video game. Full of heart, but occasionally lacking direction, it&s;s a unique experience showcasing the love the dev team has for New Caledonia. Everything about Tchia evokes a wonderful …"

"Tchia is a gorgeous, endearing open-world adventure filled with the heart and soul of New Caledonian culture. It&s;s a world you&s;ll love being in despite the overall experience being stymied from reaching its true potential by tedious combat."

"Despite a few technical hiccups on the Switch Tchia remains a wonderfully wholesome adventure."

"Novice gamers and those who prefer story-centric games will love the no-fail nature of Tchia, and experienced gamers will get a kick out of manipulating the game environment in out-of-the-box ways with Tchia’s Soul Jumping abilities."

"Every single new thing we discovered about Tchia was delightful. Multiple times, we thought to ourselves, &s;They didn&s;t need to go this hard&s;, but they always did, and it always paid off. Each cutscene is full of details and character, …"

"Though it has its flaws, Tchia is one of the best open world games I&s;ve played in a long time. The variety of things to do in its gorgeous world will keep most any player occupied for the duration of …"

"There&s;s so much about Tchia that feels at odds with what I&s;m accustomed to considering "good" game design, but it&s;s also taught me to throw a lot of those ideas out the window. Tchia is a game that&s;s exactly what …"

"Tchia drips with joyful, explorative fun. The idea of letting players loose in an interactive sandbox is a goal that has been chased by developers since video games began. Few truly give you the freedom to frolic in a virtual …"

"Tchia is a terrific ode to New Caledonia that&s;s sadly hampered by a bloated and standard open-world design that tries to do too much. Still, even if the gameplay isn&s;t wholly original, there&s;s fun to be had here, with truly …"

"Awaceb&s;s open world sandbox and serene vistas capture the splendor of a tropical vacation, but certain design tropes eventually make progress feel like a chore."

"A heartwarming open world adventure with lots of black humor and lots of surprises."

"During the course of Tchia’s tropical adventure, players will experience many great, carefully-implemented ideas. The open world influenced by New Caledonia remains sensitive to its cultural inspirations, the unique soul-jumping mechanic is a joy to use and explore, the boat …"

"Tchia is not an experience for everyone, but it is perfect for those who want to take a break from the frenzy and incessant fighting."

"Tchia’s story and characters might be slanted to younger players, but older gamers will enjoy its open-world mechanics and relaxing vibe. Thoroughly rooted in the culture, music, traditions, and geography of New Caledonia, Tchia is an appealing and respectful window …"

"Tchia is clearly a labour of love as Awaceb try to bring their culture to the rest of the world and show off what it has to offer. I absolutely love that tone and feel, but the way Tchia is …"

"An absorbing open world adventure drenched in colourful New Caledonian culture, Tchia is beautifully unique and more than deserving of your time. It&s;s on Xbox Game Pass – there&s;s no excuse not to give it a go."

"Tchia pays tribute to New Caledonia with a gorgeous open-world game that takes the right notes from Breath of the Wild."

"Some persistent technical issues that prove frustrating, an uneven campaign, and a formulaic open world can bog down an otherwise wonderful exploration of culture. Nonetheless, Tchia&s;s unique gameplay elements, euphonious music, and often vibrant world make it worth checking out."