This game is one of those games meant to be played to death. In my opinion I prefer this game to Minecraft.
I mean, more than 1000 items, I think 200+ mobs, bosses, biomes, weapons and Awesome music. If you love indie games, this game is a MUST.


EDIT: A proper review, if you will.
I've been playing Terraria since 2011, so I must obviously really like this game, right?
The short answer is yes, and the longer answer is also yes, but more elaborately written.

Terraria starts you off (after you make your character create a world for them to inhabit and eventually conquer) with the basic necessities; a sword, pickaxe and axe that get the job done. Your guide - whom must've come to this world before you - suggests you explore the world. If you feel like it, you could build him a house. I'm sure he would appreciate it. Of course, you could always tell him to poke it, cut down a tree and make a fishing rod and call it a day there after collecting some worms from cans.

As you collect more tools, make armour and find accessories, your character will slowly become more powerful, like an invisible EXP system. Your increase in power won't go unnoticed, as the forces of Cthulhu, his minions and the disease spreading across your world will come to reclaim what you're taking from them. Your victories will make you stronger - and them angrier.

Other than the guide your world provided you with, there are many, MANY other friendly NPCs across the world to find, should you have a house for them to reside in, and met the requirements for them to find their way to you. Since update 1.4, NPCs now have preferred biomes and NPCs they wish to live with. Should they be satisfied enough, vendor NPCs will sell a pylon that allows to you to teleport to any other pylon. Overall, they're rather useful.

As mentioned in my very, VERY old review of this game, Terraria had (at the time) over 1000 items. As of 1.4, that amount has quintupled. Terraria in its current state is almost like a shadow of its former, bleak self. While I used to play Terraria almost religiously during the times of 1.1.2, the copious amounts of new features added to the game overall make it a much better experience, and a much better game.

If the basegame isn't good enough for you, there's mod support in the form of tModloader. with mods being added actively. If you don't want mods, there's always Master mode in 1.4 to challenge you. If you would prefer an easier experience, either Journey Mode or creating a world a making a seed called 'fortheworthy'.

Regardless of the choices you make, you're guaranteed to have a good time. It may be a little intimidating for newcomers to Terraria, but the guide is always around to help those in need.

Have I mentioned that this game has multiplayer?

This game is one of those games meant to be played to death. In my opinion I prefer this game to Minecraft. I mean, more than 1000 items, I think 200+ mobs, bosses, biomes, weapons and Awesome music. If you love indie games, this game is a MUST. EDIT: A proper review, if you will. I've been playing Terraria since 2011, so I must obviously really like this game, right? The short answer is yes, and the longer answer is also yes, but more elaborately written. Terraria starts you off (after you make your character create a world for them to inhabit and eventually conquer) with the basic necessities; a sword, pickaxe and axe that get the job done. Your guide - whom must've come to this world before you - suggests you explore the world. If you feel like it, you could build him a house. I'm sure he would appreciate it. Of course, you could always tell him to poke it, cut down a tree and make a fishing rod and call it a day there after collecting some worms from cans. As you collect more tools, make armour and find accessories, your character will slowly become more powerful, like an invisible EXP system. Your increase in power won't go unnoticed, as the forces of Cthulhu, his minions and the disease spreading across your world will come to reclaim what you're taking from them. Your victories will make you stronger - and them angrier. Other than the guide your world provided you with, there are many, MANY other friendly NPCs across the world to find, should you have a house for them to reside in, and met the requirements for them to find their way to you. Since update 1.4, NPCs now have preferred biomes and NPCs they wish to live with. Should they be satisfied enough, vendor NPCs will sell a pylon that allows to you to teleport to any other pylon. Overall, they're rather useful. As mentioned in my very, VERY old review of this game, Terraria had (at the time) over 1000 items. As of 1.4, that amount has quintupled. Terraria in its current state is almost like a shadow of its former, bleak self. While I used to play Terraria almost religiously during the times of 1.1.2, the copious amounts of new features added to the game overall make it a much better experience, and a much better game. If the basegame isn't good enough for you, there's mod support in the form of tModloader. with mods being added actively. If you don't want mods, there's always Master mode in 1.4 to challenge you. If you would prefer an easier experience, either Journey Mode or creating a world a making a seed called 'fortheworthy'. Regardless of the choices you make, you're guaranteed to have a good time. It may be a little intimidating for newcomers to Terraria, but the guide is always around to help those in need. Have I mentioned that this game has multiplayer?