
Tchia
Release Date: March 21, 2023
Adventure, TPP, sandbox, indie games, action adventure, exploration games, Game Pass, singleplayer
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Steam
An adventure game with an open world, in which we play the role of a girl exploring an archipelago inspired by the landscapes of New Caledonia. Tchia is the creation of the independent studio Awaceb.
Tchia is an adventure game with an open world, in which we travel through a tropical land. The game was developed by the independent studio Awaceb.
Plot
Tchia takes us on a journey to a fictional place, to be precise, to a land inspired by New Caledonia, a small French island in the Pacific Ocean, where the developers come from. The heroine of the game is the girl, who walks through the archipelago, meeting its inhabitants and experiencing various adventures.
Mechanics
In Tchia, the action is shown from the third person perspective (TPP). During the game, we explore the region, travelling on foot or on board of a boat. Moving around the locations is made easier by the impressive skills of the protagonist, who can both climb on elements of the environment and swim, use a provisional parachute or even use trees as a kind of launcher. In addition, Tchia is able to take control of animals and various objects like tyres, which gives her additional capabilities; as a bird, for example, she can travel long distances in the air and as a dog she can dig deep holes in the ground. She is also able to play the ukulele; this way, we sometimes push the story forward or manipulate the game world, summoning animals or changing the weather. Although initially her repertoire is limited, with time we unlock new melodies.
All this is not only useful during exploration and completion of various tasks, but also helps us to discover the secrets of the presented world and to solve numerous puzzles. As we progress, we are gaining hundreds of cosmetic accessories to change the look of both the heroine and her boat, as well as useful tools like torch, compass or camera.
Technical aspects
Tchia has colourful graphics in cartoon style.
Videos and Screens
[1:09] Tchia Tchia - Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
[1:03] Tchia Tchia - Nintendo Switch Release Date Trailer
Digital Trends: 4 / 5 by Tomas Franzese
Tchia pays tribute to New Caledonia with a gorgeous open-world game that takes the right notes from Breath of the Wild.
Shacknews: 9 / 10 by Donovan Erskine
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 charming game with an endearing protagonist at its heart.
Easy Allies: 8 / 10 by Daniel Bloodworth
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.
Tchia Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows March 21, 2023
PlayStation 4 March 21, 2023
Nintendo Switch June 27, 2024
PlayStation 5 March 21, 2023
Xbox Series X/S July 11, 2024
Tchia System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-7600 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-9600 3.1 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 5700 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit