Review: Tchia

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I misguidedly came into Tchia thinking it would be a lighthearted jaunt, something along the lines of Lil’ Gator Game or Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. To be fair, everything about this game screams “summer vacation”. The island setting is marvelous and bright, the exact kind of setting I could use right now, having been trapped in a perpetual winter for the last three months. Its eponymous hero is the type of laid-back person I strive to be on holiday, eating delicious-looking food while chilling by the campfire with her ukulele in hand. That, to me, sounds like the perfect island getaway…

…but this journey would be no trip to Sandals.

Tchia (PC, PS4, PS5 [reviewed])Developer: Awaceb Publisher: Kepler Interactive Released: March 21, 2023 MSRP: $29.99

Tchia is on a quest to get her father back. Her idyllic island life was torn asunder with the arrival of an old acquaintance. Accompanied by two fabric soldiers, the three of them take Tchia’s dad to Meavora, a malevolent king who rules over this tiny archipelago. Meavora is about as evil of a villain as I’ve seen in quite some time. The monarch’s introduction to the player was so dark and demented, that I couldn’t wait to start kicking their ass. But that would have to wait until I could expand Tchia’s powers. That, and complete the story, as Tchia’s quest is largely tied to the narrative.

Our her has a few tools at her disposal, including a slingshot, a camera, and a flashlight, but the top weapon in Tchia’s arsenal is her “Soul Jumping” ability. With this, she can jump into any animal in the game and dozens of different objects. As you explore the world, Soul Jumping into a bird, dog, or even a rock will help Tchia travel faster than she can on foot. When in battle against